moments

Summer Fun

2009-08-17T14:53:00.000-07:00

We have been having a great summer:) Lots and Lots of FUN!

Another TEENAGER Is In The House:)

2009-07-28T10:20:00.000-07:00

We have another teenager in the house:) Amanda's birthday was this weekend and she is 13! We had the family over to celebrate. I love the picture of her laughing it is like you can almost here her can't you! I love this girl and so does the whole family she brings us JOY! Her smile her laugh her love her encouragement..........I am proud of you Amanda! Happy 13th Birthday!

Photo Fun.....

2009-06-30T17:25:00.000-07:00

Cloudy rainy days have brought on some fun........Photo Fun. I was looking for something to do, so I got out my paint brush and painted my side door to my garage black and spray painted my $1.99 chair from Goodwill aqua. Then got out my camera. Thanks Kelle for the chair idea I got from your blog. Photo Fun always cures a rainy day!

Photo Shoot Wtih Bridget.......

2009-06-17T12:39:00.000-07:00

Loved the photo shoot with Bridget:) Babies seem hard to photograph because they don't smile much yet but I just love these expressions and I love her. I had so much fun......I think we will do it again when she comes for the 4th of July! Do you think I will be the annoying great aunt that won't keep the lens out of her face?

Double Digits!

2009-06-13T18:56:00.000-07:00

It was my baby's birthday the other day.......he has now hit Double Digits! I love this boy he really does make me smile every day he is sweet and sensitive yet athletic and sure of himself. He loves people and sports and is very competitive. He is just a likable kid and I love him.....I'm so glad he is mine. I'm not so sure I'm glad he is 10 though. He is getting so old where does the time go?

TIME

2009-06-03T20:15:00.000-07:00

Went to dress rehearsal for the girls tonight and took some pictures......I can hardly post them right now. Tears flowing. To watch them moves me, to think they are mine. There is a song they both dance to called Time. The dance is all about time and how it passes and how we create memories. It starts out with 2 little girls then a little bit older girls then Amanda and a girl, then Tori and a girl, and then only one more set of girls. Tori is almost there... to the oldest set. I cried the whole way through, it was beautiful! I am so proud of my 2 girls and who they are growing up to be and all the memories they love to make. Here is to TIME and the memories we make during it:)

A Little Behind

2009-06-03T10:47:00.001-07:00

We have been busy......baseball season started the girls recital is this weekend and work finally picked up for me. I am a little behind, these pictures are from Memorial Day at my sisters house and Andrew's baseball game last week, my nephew Alec went with me, said bet you can't get a picture of me. I love baseball season Andrew is a great player and I love watching him. I love watching John coach too! He is such a great dad:) Taking some pictures of the girls tonight at dress rehearsal......can't wait they are such good dancers too. Loving my kids right now and I can't wait until summer so we can relax by the pool........if it warms up a little bit?? Got some photo shoots coming up and I can't wait! Photography is FUN! I almost feel bad taking money for it sometimes.

Beautiful Bridget Ann:)

2009-05-27T07:45:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to see BEAUTIFUL Bridget Ann! She is so precious I can't wait to do a real photo shoot with her when she comes back for Kelsey's open house. She probably already doesn't like me I had a flash in her face and couldn't stop getting my lip gloss all over her face. She gave us a little surprise visit and I'm so glad she did. Welcome to the family Bridget.......we LOVE you!

Celebrating 18 Years!

2009-05-26T07:11:00.000-07:00

I never blogged anything else that makes me smile......This really makes me smile! I can't believe John and I have been married 18 years! I really love being married to HIM! Today I was reflecting on the weekend, even though we didn't get a chance to really celebrate our Anniversary just the two of us, we did a lot together this weekend and I really enjoyed it! I like just being together, going to Sam's together, doing work outside together, hanging out with friends and family together, listening to John's music together, cooking together, relaxing together! TOGETHER.............I love you John thanks for 18 GREAT years! I am excited to grow old TOGETHER:)

I don't really love getting older but I do love to continue to see my big family grow... look for a picture of Bridget(newest member) later today or tomorrow. I took a ton of pictures of her yesterday. She made a surprise visit to meet her new extended family!

What Makes YOU Smile?

2009-05-06T04:31:00.000-07:00

Got this vase and flower the other day at a garage sale.......it makes me smile. Not sure why, but it does. Not as much as the picture I got the other day on my cell phone from my niece Melissa:) It was a picture of Bridget(her baby) in the sun glasses I sent her. So stinking adorable! I think the next few days I will post things that make me smile.........what makes you SMILE?

SURPRISE!

2009-05-05T06:14:00.000-07:00

What a great weekend! We totally surprised Heather:) She was sitting in their church's coffee shop when we got there and John asked if there was anyone sitting there.....if we could sit down. She almost spilled her coffee. I love surprises. John and I had a great time sorry no pictures of John he was the photographer for a change! It was so great to watch and hear Matt lead worship(guys he just gets better and better). We had such a nice time in Indiana. We realized once again as we always do when our time is over how much we miss them! Love you guys....thanks for the GREAT WEEKEND! Happy Birthday Heather....hope you liked your surprise:)

Had to put 2 pics of Matt eating his cake because I wanted everyone to see that in one pic he is taking a bite and in the other he begins to smile at his bite. He cracks me up with his food these days.

So Handsome

2009-05-01T10:43:00.000-07:00

Andrew needed a turn don't you think? I don't know who I'm talking to nobody seems to be blogging much lately. That's o.k. I'm still having fun. I have played with so many pictures the last few days. I am having to fight Tori for the computer......she is going crazy too. I might have to show you a few of hers. Way Way Way COOL! But for now I need to say......I LOVE this BOY:) He makes me smile everyday!

Crazy FUN.......

2009-04-29T10:56:00.000-07:00

Someone please tell me why I am such a scardy cat. This is Crazy FUN! What have I been waiting for? I have great looking children so I don't even have to get new clients for Pete sakes. I have plenty of great nieces and nephews and friends kids I can use too. I can even just use old pictures I have taken for now. I love cameras and people and pictures and I can't believe I'm going to say this.........COMPUTERS! WOW this is CRAZY! I have been in a slump......but I feel myself jumping out:)

It's Time........

2009-04-28T15:08:00.000-07:00

It is time to break out of my shell! I have been inspired. I have always been one to keep my pictures just as they are. I have been fooling myself by saying I just love them how they are. I think I have been afraid. Here is my first real attempt. 5 minutes and I love it. I still love the original but this is cool. It is time to go crazy and I can't wait! I think the other reason why I love this picture is.....my daughter is gorgeous! I love her smile:)

Even I got IN.........

2009-04-27T07:15:00.000-07:00

More summer fun in April.......even I got in. We had over one of our favorite families Saturday and even grilled out some steaks. It rained on us but we didn't care. I know I look a little cold that was actually Friday, by Saturday the pool was 82 degrees. Us adults got a little cold......nothing a cup of coffee and hot tub couldn't fix! We had a great weekend! The sun is shinning again today! I have to get back to cleaning because I might head out back to the pool again today. Michigan weather is so crazy!

Harris Record........

2009-04-24T14:02:00.000-07:00

Today, April 24th is the earliest day we have ever been in the pool swimming! John worked extremely hard (as he always does) to provide for his family and make them happy. John made me say that.........we all worked hard last weekend and people thought we were crazy for opening the pool, but here we are on this beautiful day in our pool! I'm sure it will get cold again but this is a family record and we are proud of it! Here is to a beautiful April day! The girls waited for Andrew to get home so they could all get in at the same time. Andrew got his suit on and ran right past them to be the first one in! Tori was first in last year now Andrew......Amanda your next! Even Molly wanted in today!

Looking Forward To The Weekend:)

2009-04-24T05:51:00.000-07:00

This is a little glimpse of last weekend a fire, Andrew playing some hoops in the back round, and if you could see me.......I'm sitting on a couch on the patio taking it all in! We opened the pool last weekend and turned the heater on a couple days ago so I am hoping to have a first all time record of swimming in April we shall see if the weather holds up either today after school or tomorrow. Hoping for a reveal of the new liner on here soon! Got to go.....going on a field trip with Andrew's class to see EARTH, and all the popcorn and pop I can handle:)

2009-04-23T07:50:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Brooke!

Yesterday was Brooke's birthday! We took her the rain gear we bought her and she was not in the mood! We gave Jill a gift too. Her Birthday was a few weeks ago and we were gone. She is so sweet and chubby......i just want to eat her up! Some more really exciting news......my niece Melissa had her baby yesterday too....on Brooke's B-day! She had a GIRL! Bridgette Ann Preston 6 lbs. 15 ounces 21 inches long! What a Beauty she is. Don't have any pictures to post because she lives in Florida. My sister sent me a picture on my cell and she is simply gorgeous! Can't wait to hold her! They just keep coming in this family and I love it!

Missing THIS..........

2009-04-15T16:50:00.000-07:00

I was really missing this today.......time with my family the beautiful ocean, the view, the sun, the way the sky looked over the ocean, the sound of the waves, my kids giggling, watching the kids jumping waves, talks on the balcony, coffee with my sister! A vacation filled with many "moments" that I will remember forever.

Crazy GIRLS..............

2009-04-14T09:13:00.000-07:00

We had a great time on vacation. I probably would have started back blogging with a picture on the beach of my family but my computer went dead after I downloaded all my vacation pictures.......back to the realities of life I guess. Tori had already downloaded some of hers on our lap top. We had such a relaxing and fun time with my sister and her family. I loved watching the girls be crazy and joined them a few times! Way more pictures to come I hope I have to go I'm taking the computer to get fixed!

Loving my girl

2009-03-24T12:49:00.000-07:00

I went to Spring Hill with the Youth from church this past weekend. I had so much fun. I was really hoping and praying that the girls would have fun and really connect with God there. Not even thinking about anything for myself and was so pleasantly surprised at what He did for me. I was Loving my girl Amanda.......I love to watch here interact with her friends and make new friends. I really loved watching her during the services, singing and dancing around and really listening to the speaker. She is a great girl that others love to be around she has a sparkle in her eye that I love to look at. Listening to her in small group really made me realize how responsible I am as a parent. She really wants to know God more and it is my job to help her. A job I am now excited again to do. Friday I was somewhat dreading going away for the weekend......today I feel so lucky that I got to go!

Babysitting Beauties.....

2009-03-17T07:59:00.000-07:00

We were babysitting these beauties last night. They are my great nieces and nephew. We had so much fun I took a million pictures went for a walk and played outside. It couldn't have been a better night. They are great kids and I love them to death. We are going to need to do more of this. I'm sorry but don't you just want to kiss these beauties?

Beautiful Sunday!

2009-03-16T06:22:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day............went to church, grilled out, John and I took Molly for a long walk, watched Andrew and Cory practice hitting, watched Molly in the outfield, talked on the front porch with the girls, went to some friends for pizza and to watch basketball, went to youth. All with the beautiful SUN shining. I was at youth with the girls, I was talking to a parent in the lobby Tori came out from the lesson and said mom you have to get your camera from the car and go outside, I can see the sunset from the window and it is gorgeous. Beautiful Sunday!

Friends!

2009-03-06T07:14:00.000-08:00

I went to visit Heather earlier this week......oh and Matt too! It was so much fun what I love about me and Heather is it felt just like it always does ....... like we still live right by each other. Like I just came over for coffee and then we went out shopping and hanging out. It was such a nice time and so typical us. We relaxed, talked, shopped, did a little decorating, drank lots of coffee, went out to eat, came home. Heather fell asleep on the couch while me and Matt talked she woke up every now and then to insert her opinion. I love this girl and Miss her. Thanks Heather for a GREAT time!

My First Album

2009-02-28T06:33:00.000-08:00

Here is what my first album cover would look like....it kinda looks like me don't you think? If you want to play along go to With Extra Cheese on my link and see how to play. I'm so proud of myself ....I did this all by myself I didn't have to have my daughters help. I think it is true if you just try things yourself that is how you learn.....I'm so glad I didn't wait for her to get up. I cheated a little Matt the picture was not the third one but when I saw this one I had to use it.

Rain.........To Snow..........

2009-02-28T05:48:00.000-08:00

I went to the new Salvation Army today. Thought I would find all kinds of great deals. Not... it was over priced and I wasted 20 miles on my car that I'm over on the miles. Went to the old one after and found a few things! They had a sale.....all this for .59. What a deal! I needed a good deal since by the time I was on my way home the rain had turned to snow. Wanted to get in the hot tub tonight but saw this and decided to go back into the cozy house with the fire going and watch the Pistons. They won by the way not like anyone cares but they have been losing like 8 in a row so I was happy!

Rain, Rain........

2009-02-27T07:28:00.000-08:00

Raining again today. Looking at these makes it all better. I saw these little rain boots at Aldi and thought I have to have them. Then I couldn't resist the matching umbrella and raincoat. I can't wait to see Brooke in these. If it wasn't getting so cold I would take them to her today and bring my camera . The photo shoot will have to wait, I think I need to look at them a little longer. The little boots make me happy for some reason. Maybe because I don't have little girls anymore.....................I have little woman!

Windows

2009-02-25T19:12:00.000-08:00

I love windows and doors because there is always some story inside! I'm kind of in a February Funk so when I had to go a couple of places this afternoon and tonight I took my camera I knew somehow I would get out of the funk and I did. I wasn't sure what I would take a picture of but windows stood out to me. first the hospital windows, thinking about all the stories going on in there. 3 of my favorite stories happened there. The story of Tori, Amanda, and Andrew's birth. Then I took a few others on into the night all while I was driving.....probably could have gotten a ticket for taking pictures while I was driving or maybe for peeping Tom. Stopped at the elbow room while I was waiting for Tori to get out of dance. Met Amy there to make yet another story. That's what I love about blogging.......it's a little window into someones life. People I miss, people I have met on here, and people that I see a lot. Can't wait to see inside another window tomorrow.

My GRANDpa!

2009-02-21T05:55:00.000-08:00

This picture was three years ago,my grandpa turned 90 and we had a big party for him! I love the one of him and some of his great grand kids he looks so proud. He died 2 nights ago. I have been thinking about him and some of the things I loved about him. I loved how when I was a really little girl he would toss me up in the air and smile up at me, how he would always say "what cha say there", how he always would look around when the family was all together and say "look what I started". What I love the most about him was what he carried on to his children who carried on to theirs who are now trying to carry on theirs.

His work ethics, his love for his family, the importance of being a good husband, father, and grandfather, his level of commitment to his marriage. My grandma was an alcoholic, while she struggled with this for years he stood by her. He was grumpy sometimes and sure liked to swear as Amanda would say, but he was a GOOD man and I loved him. I'm going to miss you grandpa! Thanks for giving this family 93 years! My grandpa had 4 children 15 grandchildren 46 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren and one more on the way......LOOK AT WHAT HE STARTED!

John is 40 Today!

2009-02-19T06:36:00.000-08:00

This is the day John was born 40 years ago! We would normally celebrate John's birthday with our BFF's Matt and Heather. So we can pretend with this picture. I love this picture because Matt looks like a dork and John looks super happy! I love to hear John laugh especially when he belly laughs! I love him, although he has been on my last nerve lately. We finally got it together, did some talking and making up! John is a tough egg to crack but if you don't give up he will crack! I love him for his strength, for the love he has for our children, for his leadership in our home, for his friendship, for his passion not just with me but with anything that he is involved in weather it is his job or coaching or whatever, for his ability to make a mean steak or tasty wings or finger licking ribs, for putting up with me and loving me! Happy Birthday John:)

Sadies.......

2009-02-09T15:14:00.000-08:00

Sadies........dances are so much fun going shopping for a dress,getting ready, pictures but I'm not sure what I think of this boy friend thing. It is hard being a parent sometimes. Her boyfriend is a really nice boy and super sweet to her.......but he is still a boy if you know what I mean. I guess at this point all I can do is hope that she makes good choices, pray for her, keep talking to her and loving her. One good thing with the dance is I had a little spy there! Amanda is in 7th grade and she got picked from student council to go to the dance and work. They had fun! Lots of FUN! I am very proud of my daughter she is sweet, beautiful, and very happy and it shows!

The Ending Of A Good Day

2009-02-03T15:11:00.001-08:00

Driving on the expressway and saw this. Had my camera in the car so now you get to see it too! Had a couple of God moments today and then this.......was just the ending of a GOOD day!

Carin and Barb!

2009-01-29T05:51:00.000-08:00

I finally got to meet Barb....now I know why Carin has been able to keep her sanity. She is a riot, hoot, adorable, sweet , loving friend! And I could tell all that in 10 minutes! Oh and looks like you might not want to mess with her either! We stopped at the mall last night after dinner and I saw these 2 mannequins then I saw some run way action........and Barb couldn't do any of it with out her GLOSS! You girls are GREAT! Love you Carin and I'm thinking I would love Barb too!

Happy Birthday Brandon!

2009-01-28T19:08:00.000-08:00

Today was my nephew Brandon's Birthday, me and Andrew went with my sister Barb to visit him at Michigan State and to take him out to dinner! We had a great time I'm sure you all get sick of hearing me talk about my family but I don't care I really love this boy.....man too! You can at least say we have some nice looking ones don't we?

Oh yeah saw some crazy mannequins at the mall there......pictures to follow in the morning!!!!!!!

Addiction continued.......

2009-01-24T13:33:00.000-08:00

I can't stop snapping pictures of basketball. I love basketball, taking pictures, and this kid! He is so Awesome I love watching him play he is super aggressive and knows what he is doing. I am having FUN!

I'm addictied.....they won......and I won a t-shirt!

2009-01-22T15:12:00.000-08:00

I am officially addicted to basketball! I went to see Nate play again last night at home this time......man what a facility! They played Cornerstone a huge rivalry and they won at the last second. It was a great game. Loved practicing more photography. I am addicted to that too by the way. Nate AWESOME as usual. I might be a little addicted to him too.....I can't help it he is a great guy! Oh I can't forget I won a t-shirt with a few seconds left I almost missed the winning shot because I was putting my shirt on! It was an exciting night!

Back In The Game!

2009-01-18T05:58:00.000-08:00

Nate is my nephew he plays B-ball for Davenport University. He was out with a broken wrist for 6 weeks but yesterday he was back in the game! It was his 2nd game back. He did GREAT as usual. 14 points lots of rebounds and a few steals. I love this kid......I know I should say man because he doesn't look like a kid. Not only is he great at basketball which I love to watch but he is always excited to see you. He came out of the locker room and hugged all of us. There were 14 of us there to watch him! This guy is worth going out in the terrible weather for......I love you Nate!

I know I need some practice with the camera and action shots! By the time my boy gets to college........just wait!

Today......A WAY Better Day.

2009-01-14T07:47:00.000-08:00

I knew today would be better! Amanda is sleeping and chicken noodle soup is cooking on the stove. I'm home taking care of my little girl! Who really cares about the $6oo we have heat and did I mention I'm home taking care of Amanda! Today......A WAY better day! And I went to a meeting at work this morning from 8:00 to 8:30 I apologized that I wasn't going to be there again today they said family first we completely understand!

Not so good 24 hours.....

2009-01-13T17:02:00.000-08:00

No picture so you know it wasn't so good.......Amanda didn't make volleyball, and she is really sick. Really bad cough, wheezing, headache you name it she feels it. All in her head and chest. I had to work because I missed work Monday. Some one else took care of my daughter while I made sub wage. The furnace went out about midnight. Freezing about 4:00 a.m. The furnace fixed today $600.00 later. I know a lot worse is happening in the World but this is happening to me now. Tomorrow will be a better day!

Weekend Fun!

2009-01-12T05:51:00.000-08:00

Basketball is back in session and Amanda had her first Cheerleading competition. I know I have said it before but I love watching my kids doing what they love to do. Being and becoming who they are. Great people! I also enjoyed working last week it was challenging but there were some things I really liked. Today Andrew is sick so I couldn't go I feel bad but he puked in the night and was up most of the night. I'm sure it is only my 4th day. Oh well kids first then job. Pray no one else gets it! I'm still in my jammies and it feels good especially since I was up and out the door on Saturday at 7:15.

One More.....

2009-01-06T15:06:00.000-08:00

One more find today. I went with Amy to this cute quaint little place in down town Flint. I found this beauty for my kitchen table. People stop asking me I can't resist the invitations to these second hand places. This place had a deli in it that had some tasty soup in a bread bowl.....I wish I would have brought my camera. Thanks Amy. Oh well I won't be doing this for awhile. I took a 30 day full time position today at an elementary in Flushing. I'm excited but I haven't worked full time since 1995. I have worked several days in a row painting when we had some big jobs but full time for 30 days...........it will be different. I will keep you posted! It starts tomorrow!

Big Finds......

2009-01-05T17:28:00.000-08:00

I know I couldn't wait to be by myself today and figure out my mistakes from the year past and how I could learn and grow.......but when my sister called and asked me to go with her to Goodwill and Salvation Army I couldn't resist! Can you believe it... 2 Target items never been used and some of my collection pieces. The vase in the background was not from today. That was my parents. They got it as a Wedding gift. But it looked good in the background of the picture. It was a great day!

Throwdown

2009-01-04T06:02:00.000-08:00

John and I love to watch Throwdown with Bobby Flay. We watched it 2 nights ago and it was an apple pie throwdown. Bobby made fried apple pies. John and I tried them last night. They were delicious and had a great time making them! You have got to try them! Go to www.foodnetwork.com/throwdown-with-bobby-flay for the recipe.

Happy New Year!

2009-01-02T16:30:00.000-08:00

Old little Friends reuniting during the day(who are all getting so big)....Heather singing at night! I love ringing in the new year with dear friends and family! This year has been a really good one for me. When it is all over and the dust settles I like to look back and see what I need to change and how I can learn from my mistakes and grow to a better stronger me. So Monday morning when everyone is back to work and school I will figure it all out.... but for now I am going to finish out the FUN and relaxation! Happy New Year Everyone! By the way we got Heather to sing....I Will Always Love You! I bet you wish you were there. Man that girl can SING!

I Love My CRAZY Friends!

2009-01-01T21:09:00.001-08:00

Fun....Fun.....Fun! You know when you anticipate something to be all you want it to be and then your worried you might be let down. Not this time! It was great to reunite with these great friends! Katie is right, I didn't think we would all ever get together again! We did and it was CRAZY! Thanks for a great night girls! Thanks to John for my shirt that will now make it's rounds!

Christmas Morning......Noon......And.......Night!

2008-12-29T06:32:00.000-08:00

I take a picture here every year of them waiting on the top of the steps to come down to see what Santa brought! And every year I say what do you think Santa brought you?

Andrew got some drums and they all got Wii to share I mean we all got Wii to share!

Amanda was still a little under the weather so she bundled up in her new blanket it was a GREAT day! We went to my sisters that night and that was LOTS of FUN too! I love my family! Here are just a few of the pictures, I took so many! I got a new lens for Christmas! Top 3 pictures old lens the rest new lens. Santa is always so good to me! I love him too by the way!

Christmas Eve!

2008-12-28T06:00:00.000-08:00

We went to Johns parents house during the day opened presents and had a wonderful dinner! Amanda was not feeling good though she slept between presents and dinner! She had the chills later so we didn't make it to church. It is one of our traditions and she felt really bad. So we had a little church at home. Molly really enjoyed that! We had a great Christmas Eve and Santa was good to everyone! Pictures of Christmas Day soon to follow!

Last Time!

2008-12-23T05:45:00.000-08:00

I got up early yesterday and finished my shopping then I picked the kids up and we went to meet John in Frankenmuth(he works in Bridgeport). We went to see Santa and while we were in line I was INFORMED that this would be the last time........how could that be? From that moment on everyone around us was reminding me of when our kids were small. I Love Christmas and all the little magical feelings that come along with it, I'm going to miss this one. After getting our new ornaments, we went to Tony's Restaurant in Birch Run. We saw it on a show on the Food Network the other night so we went. HUGE sandwiches that's half of a half Amanda is eating. We had a great time! Today I am staying in and finishing up the wrapping and watching Christmas movies! Have a great day before Christmas Eve!

"40" Is Not So Bad!

2008-12-21T06:47:00.000-08:00

Last night my kids and John threw me a little birthday party! Family and a few friends! I had so much fun! I loved laughing, talking, eating, celebrating..........all because I was born. It was a great night. I left and went shopping with my gift card to TJMax and came home with my first pair of skinny jeans! The kids and John did all the work it was wonderful! Tori really put her heart into this party! I love my kids they are so thoughtful! I got some great gifts too. The Hobnail bowl that you see on the counter was one, the wine glass made especially for me, a little trip to Florida from my sister Marti for me and all my sisters! Fudge and nut balls and my cake and champagne and..........Thank you to all who came and made my night so special! "40" is not so bad........not when you have great family and friends to share your life with!

By the way Amy is a mic HOG! She calls me down to do Karaoke with her and never gives me the mic on my own birthday. Shocker isn't it!

Great Husband and Kids!

2008-12-18T11:46:00.000-08:00

My Birthday was yesterday and I was very busy but after the day was over I was taking a little nap on the coach because I'm getting so old and all and my GREAT husband and kids woke me up to this.........I love Russell Stover Candy! This box is huge like almost as long as my buffet. Then they gave me this beautiful ring. My husband spoils me. Thanks for a great birthday and all the birthday wishes on facebook and here and the phone!

Cookies!

2008-12-16T20:02:00.000-08:00

Tonight we frosted cookies! It's always fun! I have a little more shopping to do and lots of wrapping to do! Tomorrow I'm going on a field trip with Andrew's class should be fun! Oh yeah and I turn 40! You can tell your still young even though your turning 40 when your excited for a bus ride with a bunch of 4th graders!

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Preston

2008-12-07T13:15:00.000-08:00

This was a beautiful wedding..........two people definitely in LOVE! It seems like Melissa was just looking up at me on my wedding day, dreaming of the day she would get married, and here we are at that day. To: Mrs. Preston.......I love you! You make a BEAUTIFUL bride!

More Holiday Fun Already!

2008-12-05T18:54:00.000-08:00

Today we made gingerbread houses at Andrew's school.......which made me happy. I felt like I still have one little kid left! And then there is us warming up after the Candle Walk last night! Today after the ginger bread houses I went to my nieces wedding rehearsal to practice some photography for the big day tomorrow. I am officially freaking out in a bad way! What to do..........Pray for Light and Luck!

Big Kids!

2008-12-03T10:49:00.000-08:00

We decorated OUR Christmas tree last night and it was so weird it was like no one needed my help anymore.......I guess I could look at it like I taught them well but it just felt like I have big kids now! As I sit and look at these pictures of them it seems so hard to believe that they are so grown up. Where did all the time go........I know we are at a really busy time in our lives right now but I just want time to stand still just for a while. Time is precious and it is true what they say enjoy every minute of it. Then why am I crying???? I enjoyed (most) minutes of it, I don't want to go back, I enjoy now but I'm still crying........Maybe I'm just a sentimental sap......I think that is it!

SNOW DAY!

2008-12-01T16:19:00.000-08:00

Snow Day that is all I have to say except I wish someone was here to share it with us! And I decided to change my thing I'm going to say.........You can tell your still young even when your getting older when you will go out there in the cold in your tank top to take pictures! Notice I did most of them from in the house though!

Bachelorette Fun!

2008-12-01T06:01:00.000-08:00

One more week until the Big Day! Well now just 5 days! We had fun Saturday........Amy and I had on the opposites, actually red and black were the colors of the night. What a surprise. Don't us older girls look like we are having fun? Well Jenny is not older. We went to the Melting Pot after Barb's house YUMMY!

You can tell you are getting older when at 11:45 you can hardly keep your eyes open! I think I am going to put one of these " you can tell your getting older facts in every blog until my birthday!

Misssing OUR Friends!

2008-11-29T14:00:00.001-08:00

It was so good to see Matt and Heather and the girls...........we miss them so much! It was like we had never been apart! We love you guys and can't wait until you come to stay with us on New Years! We only had time for a quick get together!

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Birthday Kelsey!

2008-11-27T18:12:00.001-08:00

So so much to be thankful for: family, friends, health, and so much more. Made a huge dinner today and had Johns mom, dad, and brother over! John and Andrew had a little nap because they helped a lot. Andrew will make a great husband some day, thanks to his daddy! Then went to my sister Marti's to map out the plan of action for the morning! Denise is picking me up at 3:45 a.m. I love these girls! Oh yeah and a big Happy Birthday to niece Kelsey! We love her she makes life more fun!

Fun! Fun! Fun!

2008-11-27T13:22:00.000-08:00

We love these two.......and totally missed Savannah! What a fun! fun! fun! time. The only thing I need is those pictures Carin took! Amy's kids were here part of the day but my camera was missing in action so I didn't get any with them. We still love you Sydney even though you have that hat on! Thanks for a great day! What a way to start off a Holiday Weekend!

Tagged!

2008-11-22T07:15:00.001-08:00

Just waiting for an opportunity to use this picture of me and Amy.........how convenient that I was tagged! Show pictures of where we talk to the blogging world at. Well I usually talk at the desk which by the way is a roll top.....I was trying to disguise that! The bills are the fullest compartment! So there is no chance for a new desk. When I was in the hospital with Amy we still had to blog.........so here we are the last night pulling an all nighter with Carson and my girls too. We kicked Carson out of her bed and relaxed with some blogging......guess who's we were looking at???????? By the way the last night at the hospital was a blast......I love Amy and I love our girls!!!!

Happiness is...........

2008-11-20T08:46:00.000-08:00

Happiness is...........candles and lamps and pictures in frames..........jewelry and flowers and fabric on things..........it's fragrances and vases and art on the wall.........Happiness is creating it all!

Tori is 15!

2008-11-12T15:36:00.000-08:00

Today is Tori's birthday! I picked her up from school we went to Tim Horton's and then off to the mall to spend her b-day money. Here is one of her outfits.....we re-did her room for her. There is a little peak at all the trim I have been painting!

What I love about Tori.........

The way she says Hiiiiiiiiii after she answers the phone, her style, how she makes me laugh, how she sticks up for you if you are hurt, the way she laughs, her hugs(that she knows exactly when you need them),the way she loves her family extended too, how she is with little kids, her eye for photography, how she loves to do things with me, the way she sleeps so sound, how traditions mean so much to her, I could go on and on. I love this girl with all my heart. Happy Birthday Tori!

Melissa is getting Married!

2008-11-10T13:58:00.000-08:00

My niece is getting married on December 6th! We had a shower for her at my house on Sunday. It was a lot of fun........family and friends gathered and I enjoyed waiting on them. I really miss that I don't have a chance to do it much anymore or I don't take the chance! Anyway it was a great day! I'm super excited for Melissa and Alex!

I am off to the hospital to visit Carson tonight and to Ann Arbor early tomorrow morning for Johns brothers Open Heart Surgery. We would really appreciate prayers for his brother! Thanks!

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T18:44:00.000-07:00

It took forever to get dark tonight! Everyone sure had fun though and it was nice for me because I got some pictures outside! We had tons of trick or treaters! I went through 16 bags of candy!

Never to Busy to Brag!

2008-10-30T04:03:00.000-07:00

Last night John took Andrew to the opening Pistons game! Andrew went to a Pistons Camp this summer. His cousin Nate worked at it! All the kids that did the camp got a free ticket and to come early and go down on the court before to shoot where the Pistons shoot! They had a few contests...........One of them was free throw shooting! There were lots of kids there a lot of them older and bigger then Andrew. You would take the shot if you missed you were out. John said Andrew kept going and going! Top picture Andrew had to make the shot and he was the winner! He made it! So so so PROUD........he got a trophy Over All Free Throw Champion! Look at Andrew's future behind him in the bottom picture! I love that boy.......Oh ya and I love the Pistons too! Wish I was there but Amanda had her last football game to cheer at this season!

I Love........

2008-10-26T06:28:00.000-07:00

I Love these 3 beauties.......I Love Fall.......I Love taking pictures.......We have been so busy but Thursday the girls had 1/2 day, I worked, I said get ready when me and Andrew get home we are taking some pictures. So here they are. We had about 30 minutes before Andrew's basketball practice and Amanda's dance but we did it! Luckily they know exactly what to do!

Loving Fall

2008-10-16T04:17:00.001-07:00

I am so glad I got a couple of days off just to drive around and see the beauty of fall! I love all the colors it is breath taking to me! I can't get enough! It is great the roads I go down to take my kids the places they need to go are beautiful!

Beautiful!

2008-10-13T05:07:00.000-07:00

Tori looked beautiful for Homecoming!
Her dress was so her! I am tempted to tell you what I paid for the entire night because it is cheap, but I won't! See I am doing better! Tori I love you.......you are beautiful inside and out! I am so glad she had a great night. There were tons of kids in her group and she said it was a blast! I'm sorry Total Blast!

Homecoming Fun!

2008-10-10T20:26:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful night for a parade and football game! We had fun! John and Andrew and Amanda were in the parade! Tori and I watched the parade with Amy and her girls and then we went on to the game. Flushing won the game and I had fun just walking around taking pictures of my kids having fun! Can't wait until tomorrow when Tori is ready for the dance. Stayed tuned for Tori and friends in their homecoming dresses!

Smile!

2008-10-06T15:53:00.000-07:00

I have been taking Senior pictures on the weekends. I have been having a lot of fun and Tori came with me a couple of times. I have been going to some new spots so that has been fun and creative! I love it...... sometimes I can get a little caught up in it! This is my niece Kelsey, She is a beautiful girl and I love her! I haven't had a whole lot of time to blog lately because I have been busy, but there is always time to smile it feels good and looks pretty sweet too..........so keep smiling no matter what is going on in your life! A smile(or the lack of ) tells a lot about a person!

Proud Mom!

2008-09-29T18:20:00.000-07:00

What a great week last week and weekend! Busy but great........Tori finished up all her pictures that she is going to use. She is going to be artist of the month at an area coffee shop for October! The first picture is one of hers a self portrait! Amanda had her first game as a Middle School Cheerleader......she did great! Always a smile nice and loud and precise moves! Most of all she had a blast cheering with her friends and for her cousin out on the field! Andrew made his first points at football! He made the 2 point conversion........see him in the left hand corner of the picture. Couldn't be prouder of all my kids!

STRENGTH

2008-09-21T06:12:00.000-07:00

I have a great boss(my sister Barb)! She gave me a little bonus this week because we did painting techniques everyday and it's just harder on your body. She said buy something little for yourself. I used most of the extra on the pool liner, but I bought this for me! Strength .....Has a million faces. After my week of therapy(painting) I kept walking by this and decided I needed to walk by it more often. So here it is in my den! Sorry I know it's crooked on the wall.....I fixed it! By the way it was 70% off at Jo Ann's. I know I have a problem with letting people know about my sales. I almost didn't say but I couldn't help myself!!!!!

I Have Been Busy........

2008-09-20T06:02:00.000-07:00

I have been busy with work this week and a lot of other things. This is Andrew in the pool just before the old liner got taken out. The after picture is going to have to come later.......way later, like next summer. The pool was all closed up when I got home. Summer is officially over. I took a peak and the new liner is cool and way different. Can't wait for you to see! Next comes my least favorite room in the house has just moved up on my list for now!

I'm pretty excited about my new laundry room. The new washer and dryer are AWESOME.......when I left for work the other day I put three sets of sheets in the wash.......We all had clean sheets that night. One load. I actually like my laundry room door open now........I'm sure that won't last but for now. I love it! I painted with a can of paint that was left over from a job and I love it too.

This is my favorite thing I have been busy with. A buffet for my kitchen. Good things come to those who wait! I have been looking for this for a long time. $10 at a yard sale on my way home from work. A can of black paint left over from my sister and knobs for $1 a piece. New lamps clearance......add a little left over rick rack from something else. Found a frame in my storage room and painted the matting cream and put some of my left over material from my cornice boards in there and there you have it what I have been waiting to do. Oh yeah and with all this I have solved all my problems during these painting project because that is my therapy!

The Littlest Things........

2008-09-11T16:23:00.000-07:00

Today I went to Salvation Army in hopes to find a buffet or dresser type thing I could paint and replace my bakers rack in the kitchen. One I'm looking for a project and two everyone needs money right now all the kids activities, we need a new pool liner which is coming in a week, and if you can believe it my dryer just up and stopped working this morning. Anyway I found this little pretty white thing for 60 cents! Wasn't sure what I would do with it......maybe drink wine in it or something!! Then I went to my sisters to dry a load of clothes that Andrew needed for practice and she was throwing out some ugly flowers from a wedding, I took some of the pretty ones and made this.......put it on my window sill tonight! Sometimes it is the littlest things that make me happy. I actually enjoyed doing the dishes tonight.

Sweetness!

2008-09-07T17:52:00.002-07:00

These two are pure Sweetness! I love how my family continues to grow and grow moving on from generation to generation! This is Troy and Brooke my great niece and nephew. I took more wedding pictures this weekend. ............. who cares about the bride and groom when you have these two? I know you can't even see their faces and they are still adorable as ever!

Let The Games Begin!

2008-09-06T09:52:00.001-07:00

It has been the best weekend already and it's only Saturday morning! Tori passed her driving test......she now has a permit! Amanda made Middle School Cheerleading! And my baby boy had his first Football game this morning! Let the games begin...........we are going to be busy this Fall and dance starts this week too!

What A Pair!

2008-09-03T05:11:00.000-07:00

What a pair and I don't mean the bride and groom! They may be a good pair too........but I'm talking about me and Tori! We took pictures together this weekend at John's cousin Josh and Jenni's Wedding! We had so much fun! I need Tori to help me all the time that girl is the creative one! That is what people like and she is good! I can't seem to break away from the more traditional stuff kind of like with my decorating style. Oh well with Tori I'm ok.......we make a great team! Guess which picture I took and which one Tori took???????

Back To School!

2008-09-02T09:10:00.000-07:00

Today was the first day at Middle School for Amanda, Tori is not the baby of the High School(10th grade), and Andrew gets to move to the older wing of the school (4th grade)! I guess everyone is growing up! I had fun I went and had coffee with Amy and Carolyn and then to TJMaxx! To bad I don't have any money to spend........that is when you find all kinds of stuff you like for good prices! When you have money you can't find anything. We had a great last weekend of summer.........I will post some of that later!

Football

2008-08-29T11:00:00.000-07:00

One of the things I love about Fall is football! Flushing's first football game was home last night. How fun it was to watch all the kids reconnect after summer! To see who had changed! According to my girls some guys got "hotter"! I love high school football games I love the sounds the lights and yes the smell in the air! I also like Saturdays with college football games on t.v. and wings cooking in the deep fryer(in the garage)! And NFL Football playing on Sunday's .......that's usually when I'm looking at the ads in the paper and doze off to the sound of football! There is nothing like going to a game when it is a little cool! I'm so excited Andrew is going to play youth-tackle this year it should be fun! By the way Go Michigan, Go Blue! Let the games begin! Andrews teacher this year went to Michgan State and we love to tease him. He and Amanda had a bet one time about the game, Michigan won and he had to put Johns jersey up in his classroom for the rest of the season! We got him a little welcoming gift for being Andrews teacher a Michigan note pad and pen!

Not many left

2008-08-27T06:29:00.000-07:00

There aren't to many mornings left like these.......just laid back and lazy! In less then a week we will be rushing around trying to get ready for school and poor Molly girl won't have a lap to lay in! I love summer and it is almost over! I know some of you have already started a week or 2 ago. I'm not trying to rub it in or compete with you on who has the better life. I'm just going to miss these mornings! I guess I will just look forward to the next season.......Fall I love that too! The smell in the air,the cool breeze, sweatshirts, jeans, football, hot cider, and sitting in the hot tub(that's every season)!

I love magazines

2008-08-26T16:31:00.000-07:00

I love magazines......I have been wasting time with these for years! I just started getting Real Simple a few months ago and I love it! It is clearly not a waste of time for me. It feels really weird for me right now, Tori is at drivers training, Amanda at open gym for cheerleading, and Andrew and John at Football practice......alone in my house again.....it is so quiet! Oh I just got a call Andrew needs to be picked up early, John has a coaches meeting! Got to Go! See now you don't have to feel sorry for me for being all alone. I guess I will have to get back to these magazines when I get home!

Mommy's baby is NOT a baby anymore!

2008-08-18T16:05:00.000-07:00

Today was a big day for someone! Tori started drivers training today and she got her very own debit card! I'm so excited for her........but it just doesn't seem possible to me that mommy's baby is NOT a baby anymore! My kids are really growing up! Tori is so beautiful, inside and out! I think she is going to be really responsible with her debit card, now she can save all her babysitting money! She has been doing a lot of babysitting lately! She has also done a little practicing behind the wheel! She is not bad except she feels the need to have the tunes on! Watch out everyone here comes TORI!!!!!!!!!

My Little Michael Phelps

2008-08-17T15:58:00.000-07:00

The girls were in the hot tub, John was getting the grill ready for grilling, and I was in the house! I saw this through the window.......My little Michael Phelps! He was so intense, swimming all by himself! He was probably imagining himself in the Olympics. It reminded me of when I was a little girl when ever I would ice skate I would dream of me in a red skating outfit winning gold.........the next Dorthy Hamil! I love it! I wonder how many kids out there right now are imagining this in their swimming pools all across the world?

He knows me so well.........he caught me taking his picture and he said "Oh are you going to blog about your little Michael Phelps jr." I love him.......isn't he a stud.........a super cute stud!

Watering!

2008-08-14T08:49:00.000-07:00

Watering my flowers this morning really had me thinking.........I have been watering them regularly either me or one of my girls, but I haven't taken the time to prune them. Today I had a nice morning of pruning! It really got me thinking about how they need more attention then a quick watering.......and that sometimes you can over water too! I had to throw some to the trash today that just had been neglected for toooooooo long and there was No turning back. All of this reminded me of people and relationships. Relationships........to do well and grow need just the right amount of watering and pruning too! Sometimes you have relationships that never do any pruning and they just kind of exist and do OK because watering will keep them alive, but they never really grow. Then you have relationships that don't get watered much and all the sudden they are dead......if your lucky some "Miracle"Grow and some extra attention will bring them back to life. Whick by the way takes a lot of work. Unfortunately sometimes they are dead for good! Then sometimes in relationships somebody wants too much all the time and that is over watering and those die too! I realized today that the relationships that are important to me need watering and pruning regularly to grow to the fullest! It might seem like it takes more work.......but let me tell you with the flowers it is a lot more work to try to bring it back to life once it is dead!

The Boys!

2008-08-12T08:06:00.001-07:00

These are the boys...........they deserve a post all to themselves! I love these guys! They are the sons my dad never had! The brothers my sisters and I never had! The men we love!

Story behind this picture......Doug the one on the other end said.......Hey guys lets stick our big belly's out for this picture. All the guys stuck out their belly's except Doug, he sucked his in!!! Thank goodness for cropping!

What A Party!

2008-08-10T18:43:00.001-07:00

The party was a huge success!!!! The three ladies are, my mom and her brides maids! Can you believe it 50 years later and they were both there! They were so cute watching the three of them all evening! The other picture is the people I grew up with! I love them all even though we don't always agree I must say we threw a heck of a party! There were over 100 people there rain and all! All to honor my parents! It was pretty sweet watching them all evening too! Thanks to my family........ for being people that I love sharing my life with!

50 YEARS!

2008-08-09T04:53:00.000-07:00

Well today is the big day.........My parents have been married 50 years today! I have been a little busy so I haven't been blogging and I liked the shoes so much I wanted them to be on top for a while. And if I'm truthful I haven't really felt like it. I have been letting people steal my joy. Not today! This day is going to be fun and very much worth celebrating! It's not every day anymore that people stay married this long! The have had some tough times through the years, but with their FAITH and COMMITMENT they have made it through.......well I'm sure it took a lot of other things too! I love you mom and dad for the example you are to my family and just because of who you are to me loving and caring parents! Thanks most of all for loving each other! Happy 50th Anniversary!

Shoes.......Who Cares About Anything Else!

2008-07-31T19:22:00.000-07:00

I went shopping with my sisters to get supplies and decorations for my parents 50th Anniversary party we are having for them next weekend. Barb and I also were looking for a sun dress to wear and I was trying to find something I could dress up for a wedding so I could use it twice. I finally found something pretty cute, but it was quit a job. I can't wear some of things I used to be able to I guess I haven't shopped for a sun dress in years......we thought something might have been wrong with the mirror in the dressing room! After I found these shoes for the wedding who really cares about anything else! I love them and can't wait to wear them!!!

Fun with Brooke

2008-07-30T13:08:00.000-07:00

We had sweet Brooke yesterday to give her mom a little break.......her brother has the chicken pox. She is so fun to have around. We had fun swimming with her and then when I was making dinner John was holding her in his chair rocking her it was so cute.....it brought back memories of when our kids were small. The great thing about that is ........later on in the evening Andrew went to Cory's to spend the night and the girls went to Amy's.......I took Brooke for and ice cream cone and then took her home. I went home and it was just me and John the rest of the night!

Finally

2008-07-27T10:31:00.001-07:00

Yesterday was the family birthday party and Amanda got her present from us.............She FINALLY got a cell phone. We saved our gift until last. We got her a purse/bag and put the cell phone in a pocket.........Tori called Amanda's new phone and the purse started playing one of her favorite songs she was so excited she was about shaking!!!!!! Amanda is literally the only one of her friends who didn't have a cell phone yet. She thought she would maybe get one for Christmas! Surprise! She finally got one a little sooner then she thought! Happy Birthday Amanda we love you..........even though we deprived you of a cell phone until now!

2008-07-25T21:18:00.000-07:00

This is my night.......sitting in the hot tub with wine and some candles.....reminiscing of the day Amanda was born. It was a great pregnancy and birth! Got to the hospital at 11:00 pm and she was born at 11:58!! I remember thinking before she was born.........how was I going to love another the way I love Tori? And then she was born and you just do and some how there is always enough to go around! I love being a mom!

Silly Girls

2008-07-25T12:24:00.000-07:00

Silly girls! These two are always goofing around having FUN! We have been gone for a couple of days.........John had to work in Grand Rapids so we went with and just went shopping and hung out and then the next day we all went to Michigan Adventure! We had a blast!!! Today is Amanda's 12th birthday! I can't believe she is almost a teenager! She has always been such a sweet and tender hearted girl! I love her!! I will post some pictures tomorrow, that's when she is having her family birthday party and getting her presents from us! She is going to love her presents! Can't wait!!!!

Just The Way I Like It!

2008-07-19T11:20:00.000-07:00

My mom's little surprise party was a success........she had no idea!!! I just had to post this pictures, it was so funny we asked one of my mom's friends to take this picture of us girls and my parents.......my lens on my camera is pretty big but I thought it was so funny she thought she got all of us. Not quit you can only see the tops of my sisters heads! Gloria hands me the camera and says how did it turn out I looked and didn't have the heart to tell her my sisters weren't in the picture. My sister Barb says let me see and says "Oh just how you like it Beth". They always tease me about being the baby of the family! So here it is just the way I like it Me, Mom, and Dad!!!

2008-07-18T10:52:00.000-07:00

Today is my mom's 70th birthday! My dad planned a little surprise for her with their neighbors. Me and 2 of my sisters are going too. I was waiting for my sisters to pick me up.......one of my nephews called to ask to get in the hot tub I went outside to open it up to see how it was holding up after all it's guests over the last few days. It was fine but I couldn't keep my eyes off this. Some how it reminded me of my mom! All bloomed and beautiful right in the middle waiting for all the others around her to bloom and BELIEVING that they will! I love my mom she is a great lady! I will post some pictures tomorrow from the party

Swimming Under The Moon

2008-07-18T06:39:00.000-07:00

We have had a lot of friends over this week! It has been so hot it's great you either have to be inside in the air or in the pool! We picked the pool!! Even Molly Girl had a friend over......my sisters dog Moe! The best moment of the week for me was last night. The kids each had some friends over at different times this week and I made a campfire each night for them. But last night after everyone went home about 10:45 Andrew and I were swimming under the moon! Then John and the girls joined us. I love swimming at night! I wish the camera could have captured all the stars too! It was a beautiful night that topped off a beautiful week!

One Last Time!

2008-07-15T14:03:00.000-07:00

I got a couple of new candles at Pottery Barn this weekend........it was fun to share it with friends last night! We had fun! It was a relaxing night...... I don't even want to say it "One Last Time" before Krista goes back home! I'm going to miss her! I had a lot of fun the last couple of weeks hanging out! Hope you have a safe trip back we will miss you!

A Couple More and Nolans B-Day!

2008-07-11T07:31:00.000-07:00

I had to put a couple more pictures from up north on the post......I swear I could of put all of them on, it was a perfect day for picture taking!!!

Then Wednesday it was Krista's sons birthday. He is a trip, I was trying to get a picture of him all day and he wouldn't look at the camera.......he finally did and with a smile. Isn't he adorable? The girls triple decker mount was pretty good too! What a fun day!

The Rest Of The Weekend!

2008-07-09T10:03:00.001-07:00

This was the rest of the weekend..........John and I in the hot tub on the forth and John's backyard fire works! The rest were up north on Sunday and Monday! I love being up there! We went to the big red icecream place Sunday night and Monday morning I had my coffee on the deck looking at all of God's creation and just listening!! Then the afternoon was swimming off the pontoon! Short trip but sweet!

1st Place

2008-07-08T21:48:00.000-07:00

The last travel baseball weekend and they got 1st place. Aren't the trophies huge? All the kids got one. I was so disappointed that we couldn't all be up north for the fire works on Saturday but it was worth it. It was so much fun to watch Andrew's team win this weekend. I just have to brag for a minute.........One of the games Andrew was playing 3rd base it was the top of the 6th inning one, two, three batters up all of them hit the ball to Andrew....who threw them all out at first!!! Then the bottom of the 6th top of the line up Andrew's up to bat, almost a home run!!!!! What a proud mom I am!!!!

I have a lot of pictures to share from the weekend.......Johns big fireworks on the forth and Andrew and I finally made it up north on Sunday to join the girls.........More later!!!

Vistors!!!

2008-07-04T06:59:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Tori was taking pictures.......lots of great ones! The flag is hers in honor of today! Amanda was feeling so much better by the afternoon yesterday so when we had some visitors she was excited! We had a nice afternoon which kind of makes up for the fact that she couldn't go up north yesterday afternoon with Tori. Tori went with my sister. Andrew, Amanda, and I will go up north to get her Sunday afternoon after Andrews game and stay until Monday night........It is not quit the same though. We have been going there since Tori was a baby every year to see fireworks on my parents lake. It's a little disappointing but daddy(John) bought some big fireworks to make up for it! We will get in the hot tub and watch them tonight!!!

Thanks Carin for the visit yesterday it definitely made Amanda's day! Don't they look cute?