PRETTY IN PURPLE

"I like them." ~ Alex

After a week of trying to pick out the perfect pair of glasses, they finally came today!
Alex will be wearing them except for swimming, showering & sleeping. Dr.'s orders. There is a possibility that her eyes will correct themselves after a year or two but for now...glasses it is!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BROOKLYN!

It's hard to believe...but our Midge is 7!
Brooklyn, you always ask me 'why do you say that all the time? I already know!'

But I can't help it....I love you, Midge!

This picture I intentionally took with you still in your jammies.

I love your morning sweetness and how you always say 'good morning, mama'.

We are excited to celebrate you and your 7 years!

Donuts for Breakfast, Subway for lunch, making chocolate chip cookies & homemade pizza for dinner and friends over tonight for Smores. 

10 YEARS AGO AT 'THE SUMMER HOUSE'

Scott and I were married at 'The Summer House' in Grants Pass...so we decided to stop by and visit while we were out there. All the new additions were just beautiful!

Ahhh the memories...

After 10 years & 3 kids later,

we are back on the spot where we stood and made a promise to each other.

 My husband had a surprise for me...

to celebrate our 10 years together Scott gave me diamond earrings.

He's the best!

 We met all the cousins at Elmers for brunch after our time down memory lane.

COOKING....SAFE OR NOT SAFE???

 There is always a lot of food when we get together.

Most times, it is prepared in a controlled manner and all are safe.

See...working with Aunt Jessica and Grandma making brownies.

SAFE.

Making 'Popcakes' with Pop himself...

 SAFE.

 Then Uncle Rob comes on scene....

grilling 5 lbs of bacon and 8 lbs of sausage on the grill.

 NOT SAFE!

 Dad had to lift and lower the lid
allowing Rob enough time to throw baking soda on the fire.

What a mess! Poor Uncle Rob!

I think Aunt Karen DID find out :)

AT ROB & KAREN'S

LOVIN' SOME RICE HILL ICE CREAM

WORKING IN THE GARDEN WITH ANDREW & JESS