A dog's life is rough!

I envy our dog right now...eat, go outside, sleep, get treats, get cuddled, eat, sleep...the greatest concern for him is where he will take his next nap! or who will give him his treats!

One party after another

We had Grampy and Grammy over for supper to help us celebrate Ashlynn's birthday. Papa and Grandma arrived in time for cake and presents! To answer Sara's question...yes, I do all our cakes! Sometimes the requests are a little "too much" and so I used my artistic license...I did ladybugs (6 of them) but not to the extent of what was described to me. We are getting a little "caked out" now! I don't have a picture of Teddy's because he wanted an "areo ice cream cake" this year! (oreo cookies) That was good too!

One, Two, Three...ready, roll!

The three amigos with their birthday bikes! We found Alisa's at the side of the road to be thrown away!!! Teddy's was found at the thrift store by the lakehouse. Ashlynn's was the new one...her legs were too long to the other! We thought we got a good deal...couple new tires and a couple sets of training wheels and we have some really excited kids! They are wearing tracks in the sidewalk in front of the house! It is quite fun to watch them...they were riding "one handed" yesterday and then have to get off to turn around...Alisa was getting quite frustrated, "I keep getting a wedgie!" Sorry if any deem that inappropriate...but I was sitting and watching and was laughing uncontrollably....wondering what the neighbors were thinking every single time she got off! The other two started having the same trouble and it was more than I could take! I think the horrible heat and humidity had something to do with it! It is pathetic...the things Moms laugh at when we sit alone...unbothered...watching our children play. I believe we call that a tension reliever....laughter that is uncontrolled and makes you cry! I'm just sorry that Daddy missed the whole episode.

When I am old, I shall wear purple and red...

This post is from Mom to all her sisters, sister-in-laws, daughters, neices, and whoever else needs a laugh. As she posed for these, Mom herself was giggling.
Personally, I think the red lipstick is pretty...it matched the dress and hat well! Love the eyebrows too! Hey Mari, we know we both sound and act like our Mom...who will look like her the most...lipsticked teeth and all?! We love you, Mom! You are entering your sixties with much grace and finesse! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Happy Birthday to our Mom and Grammy!

And how does your garden grow?

I came home to everything in the beginning stages of blooming! The cone flowers, daisies, and clematis are just beautiful!!!

Today's Activity...Making Breakfast

Mixing and stirring and cracking and dumping...this is so much fun! Look, no shells in the the egg! The apron and baking set from Grandma and Papa made this little girl one very happy chef! I found this cookbook to go along with Grandma's handwork...what fun we shall have! Each child gets their own day to cook breakfast...Mommy can't handle the extra bodies and hands around the hot stove and bodies teetering on the chair with arms and fingers flailing all around...good grief, it was only 7:45 when all this took place...I hadn't even had a gulp of coffee to steady my sluggish nerves yet!
But those pancakes tasted wonderful!
Now to add the clean up task to the "fun of cooking"...

Happy Birthday dear Alisa!

Grammy singing "Happy Birthday to you"!
"I want a chocolate cake with a kitty on it, Mom!" "And pink is my favorite color!"
OHHHHH...our little Alisa Kae can start her own cooking show now! Watch out, Rachel Ray!
"Thanks Daddy for my star and pink bike! And thank you for the training wheels...I haven't even fell down yet!"

Looking at life through strawberry colored glasses!

We are back to the summer life at home this week. The kids and I spent all last week at the lakehouse...it was beautiful!!! You should see our tans!!! Grammy joined us too. I didn't want to come home...but Ted missed us...so we came back to be a family...all five of us! And to get caught up on laundry, mail, work, library, friends, and etc! We also had a four year old who needed to turn five...and we had to have a party with a kitty on the cake! I will catch up on posting all the pictures of the last week's events. Happy Monday all!

Water Fun for All!

A Tea Party with Friends

You look marvelous darlings in your hats and pearls!
Introducing the doll...the lady in red and purple!
The crackers and strawberries were to die for!
Another spot of tea, Miss Alisa?

Taking time to enjoy the quiet moments!

Here it is Thursday and I haven't taken time to post anything...that is the way summer goes! The kids actually asked if they got to lay down for a nap today...unprompted by even me! I think the heat and the busyness of the week have caught up...so I am enjoying some quiet moments...aahhhh!

We will look forward to another weekend at the lake...better put, at the pool! With the beautiful sunny days and cool nights, what better place to go to spend a lazy summer day?! We were able to go up on Monday with our friends and spent all day at the pool, had a picnic, and got home to collapse into bed! This time I will be sure to bring more snacks to the pool...every time I turned around the kids were hungry!

We are all getting the bronze sun-kissed look! I am able to read and the kids are able to play and make friends. More summer moments to come...

Look Who's Turning Six!

This week will bring another birthday celebration to our house...the big S- I- X year old! She is a big helper these days. She loves to make books right now. She is a big tease to her siblings. She loves to go to Grandma's house and Grammy's house. Her big question for each day...what (or where) are we doing (or going) today? She is the organizer for play again...Teddy will feel very lost with both playmates at school this fall! She is growing taller each week it seems. My first child is working hard to turn into a big girl...the time goes by sooo fast!