7.31.10 - Saturday

Girls Night Out with our old Presidency... swimming, pina colada snow cones and talking under the stars at the park.

Perfect evening!

p.s. picture taken by 3-year old Alexis

7.30.10 - Friday

Ward Swimming Party at the Splash

7.29.10 - Thursday

new tent, pillows, portable DVD player, stuffed animals...  life is good!

7.28.10 - Wednesday

A day at the lake, an awesome rainstorm, a fun day with friends.... We ♥ Summer!

7.27.10 - Tuesday

Cutest little Lion EVER! Roar!!

P.S. This was supposed to be his costume this year (bought last year) but he's already outgrown it! So instead of a Halloween Costume I guess we now have a new dress up costume.

7.26.10 - Monday

A birthday party for our nursery friend D... swimming, bbq and a pinata... such a fun party!

Buddy didn't quite grasp the concept of the pinata... when it was his turn he'd grasp the bat and then throw it as hard as he could... he's so stinkin' cute!

7.25.10 - Sunday

Making cookies... one of our favorite Sunday night activities!

p.s. I use the term "making cookies" very loosely... we mostly just use pre-made cookie dough... Martha would be so disappointed :)

7.24.10 - Saturday

Ikea napkins = happiness

p.s. Happy Pioneer Day! Sad we don't celebrate it in these parts.

7.23.10 - Friday

Craft day... now if only we wouldn't eat the paint!

p.s. its kid safe so don't freak out!

7.22.10 - Thursday

Got Lauren to babysit (we LOVE Lauren!!) and spent the day in Dallas... did lunch with Marylynn at Cheesecake Factory and then it was on to Sam Moon and Ikea for a little retail therapy to spend my birthday money...  fabulous time... I should totally do it more often!

7.21.10 - Wednesday

A little evening jaunt to the park where we worked up a sweat for Rootbeer floats... we love Summer!

7.20.10 - Tuesday

When I was working around the house I came in to the dining room and saw this... cute little bare cheeks... I knew it was going to happen sooner or later (or so I heard)... taking off the diaper... I love those cute little bum cheeks!

7.19.10 - Monday

My new favorite Summer salad... Tomato, cucumber, sliced up mozarella cheese, a splash of Balsamic Vinegar, drizzle of Olive Oil and Morton's Nature's Seasoning (in the yellow bottle).... mix it all together.... seriously so so good!

7.18.10 - Sunday

The end to a fun weekend... we mostly talked and ate good food... nice and relaxing and so fun to see everyone.

I think there have been at least a million pictures taken on this porch swing over the years!


p.s. Happy Birthday Dad!

7.17.10 - Saturday

A quick trip to Waskom to visit Jill, Margie and Lydia who were in Texas visiting from Arizona, Idaho and Washington!

p.s. Happy Birthday Fias!

7.16.10 - Friday

"Happy Summer" gifts for the neighbors!

7.15.10 - Thursday

blueberry picking at a local farm with church friends and my sweet little man... fresh berries, a happy little boy and good good friends.

I {heart} summer.

7.14.10 - Wednesday

summer bliss.

7.13.10 - Tuesday

Dinner from a friend... she insisted she wanted to bring dinner... for no reason. I tried to talk her out of it several times but she insisted. It was so good and such a sweet and thoughtful thing to do... My turn to pay it forward.

7.12.10 - Monday

Desitin all over the rug, the bookshelf, floor and Buddy... I knew it was way too quiet!

7.11.10 - Sunday

Sunday treats from our neighbor.

7.10.10 - Saturday

Mama loves a clean, organized pantry!

7.9.10 - Friday

Lunch with friends at Chick-fil-a... apparently it was "Eat Mor Chikin" day (dress like a cow an you get a free meal)... it was a madhouse... kids running everywhere! Even though it was crazy I love Chick-fil-a and their quirky promotions!

7.8.10 - Thursday

First day at the pool (since we've been in Utah since the pool opened)... it was cloudy and windy and hinted of rain but it was a good time had by all!

p.s. Little Buddy is much harder to manage this year than he was last year... he thinks he's a big boy and can just jump off the side in to the water any time he pleases. Heaven help me.

7.7.10 - Wednesday

I finally got my luggage back but not without damage... the rolly handle and top handle were broken... too broken to use anymore so its with much sorrow that I say goodbye to my favorite suitcase. RIP

p.s. we bought this suitcase in Hawaii at the Swap Meet. I loved that I could spot it first thing at baggage claim. I'll never be able to go back to just a black suitcase.

7.6.10 - Tuesday

An open house for our Kelsi who is leaving to serve in the SLC, UT Spanish speaking mission.

Good food and good friends... an awesome evening!

We'll miss you Kelsi!

7.5.10 - Monday

After being gone for almost a month we were so happy get home and to be all together again.

There's no place like home.

p.s. We moved to Texas 5 years ago today! Happy Texas Anniversary.... who knew I'd grow to love it so much?

7.4.10 - Sunday

In the SLC airport trying to get home to spend the holiday with Joey.  8 hours later, a canceled flight, long lines and a very unhappy toddler they told us there were no more flights to Dallas that night and I could either pick to be stuck in SLC or Denver... so I rented a car, drove back down to my parents for the night and then got up early early the next morning to go back to the airport.  When we finally did make it to Dallas my luggage did not... it was lost... for three days. Not our best 4th of July.  But I am so grateful for the freedom that we celebrate today.  Happy 4th!