Use your imagination.....

Use your imagination. Doesn't this look like a wonderful place for a summer wedding? We can't wait!

First Day of School 2011

This year, Brooklynn started Pre-k. It was a big day for all.Lexy is in 3rd grade, growing up way too fast. She was ready to go to school back in July!

Kloe seemed quite excited, too! Mostly to see her friend Casey! She is in 2nd grade.

Dawson is in 1st grade. He, too, said he was ready to go back to school. Whose kids are these, anyway? He loves his new teacher!

All four are ready to go, dressed in their new clothes, and carrying their new back packs. Let's hope they are always this excited about school!

Here's the whole family. Even Brandy was off to "school", too. Not sure who was more excited about the first day of school, the kids, or their parents, or the day care provider. Hoping they all have a great year!

Such joy!

Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of watching our four grandchildren. They kept us very busy, but we loved every minute of it. We dug out the riding toys, and they played a game of McDonald's Drive Through in the garage with their grandfather. They kept it up for almost 2 hours. Tried to capture the laughter and enjoyment in each one. Lexy is pretty serious most of the time, but I just love her smile.Kloe moves so fast it is hard to get a good picture of her. She even started some competitions by opening a Burger King near by.

Dawson laughed and laughed when he asked for directions to Walmart.

And Brooklynn just wanted a strawberry smoothie, over and over again. Such fun, love the laughter and the smiles. They will remember it for a long time.

Ken received more retirement gifts from his high school buddy and family. They found an assortment of things to occupy the hours of the day. Dusting and coloring were a few suggestions.

Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Today, we celebrated Betty and Herb's 60 wedding anniversary. What a milestone. We all gathered at our house for a few pictures, a great meal, lots of fun, and some memories.
David, Lynn, Angie, Matt, Anna, and Parker

Ken, Julie, Corey, Brandy, Lexy, Kloe, Dawson, Brooklynn, Gavin and Jen. (PS- I love our little family!)

Cyndie, Gary, Ian, Kris, Paige, Izabel, Alyvia, Amanda, Jeff, Madden and Brennen.

Betty and Herb, and what they have created over the past 60 years. Here's to their accomplishment, a milestone that not many can claim. We wish you many more happy years, and thank you for your faithful support and guidance over the years.

Sorority Reunion

Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of reuniting with several of my college sorority sisters. Joan and Doug Bennet graciously opened their home to us, and hosted a wonderful evening filled with laughter, great food and drink, and the chance to catch up with friends.

As you can see, we haven't changed much at all!

Doug did an awesome job with the details to make the evening special.

Some memorabilia that I had saved from college.

Balloons marked the house.....

Several of us even had our pins.

Lynn, Dianne, Nancy, and Lois share some stories.

Karen, Simmy, Linda, and Donna

Betsy and Colleen

Donna, Kathy, and Meg

Laurie, Joanie, Colleen and Linda

Meg, Betsy, Kathy, Kathleen, and Laurie

Laurie, Julie, Joanie, and Lois

Betsy and Colleen

Roxanne and Laurie

Donna...she's bossy!

Linda, Donna, Meg, and Mary Beth

Lois and Donna

...one of my favorites, Jean and Julie

Meg, Donna, Jean, Kathy, Donna and Mary Beth

Simmy, Lisa, Karen, and Pritz

Ann, Nancy and Dianne

Pritz and Kathy

Lori

Debbie and Joanie..and the clock says 1am!

The best host ever, and a wonderful bar tender, too. Thanks Doug!

Lori, Joanie, Debbie, and Julie

The evening was remarkable. Thanks, again, to Doug and Joanie for such a wonderful get together. I am so fortunate to have such a wonderful sister.

Lexy's Play

I got to see Alexys in her play at school. She did an awesome job, and I must say, she was the best looking compost pile I have ever seen. Dawson enjoyed the show, too.Kloe was giving her full attention to her teacher, as she should be. Nice to be able to see all four of them.

See what I mean? Isn't she beautiful? It was a cute play about eating healthy. Loved her costume!

Even Brooklynn made it to the show. I think she was more interested in running from person to person, but she was good, and always love getting a great big hug from her.

Fun!

They were hot! They had new bathing suits! It was misting outside! Why not!