Brandon got up on skiis!

We went to Starvation Reservior last weekend with my cousin and uncle and their families. Brandon got up on waterskiis for the first time! He was so proud of himself. He also got up on the kneeboard and was up for such a long time! He even got confident enough to try and cross the wake. It was so much fun to see! Thanks Ladd and Scotty!

kneeboarding!

Scrapbook Deal of the Day

Alright everyone, yeah you can blame my lack of posts here on our new Scrapbook Deal-a-Day website. www.scrapbooksteals.com! Ain't she pretty?




It was in the plans even before we started BabySteals.com. In fact, originally I couldn't decide which to start first. The rest is history!

ZUMBA- my new obsession!

Just try this.....and picture doing it for a solid hour. SO FUN!! And a whole lotta booty shakin!

4th of July Pics

I heart the 4th of July! When I was a kid, we were in the Murray parade because my dad was a volunteer Fireman. We would ride in the truck and throw candy out to the other kids. This year, with my kids at that same parade, I had to get the picture of the Murray firetruck passing.

We had a busy but fun day. Easton was working with the Murray Youth Chamber of Commerce, and walked the entire parade route passing out flags. Then he worked at Murray Park at a booth putting tattoos on kids all morning and afternoon!


I'd bother giving you the Jello recipe for the dessert above, but it was way more work than it was worth. I also did Pioneer woman's Jalapeno Bacon wraps.....oh wow. We did the traditional BBQ at my Grandma's and watched the Murray fireworks from her lawn. The kids had a great day!

Wordless Wednesday

Easton conducting Honors Band!

In a post below, I talked about how Easton received the Clove award for Music at Hillcrest Jr. High! In his final Honors Band concert this year, there was a big surprise in the concert. For the last song, Easton conducted the band! He didn't tell me or anyone we invited that he was doing this so it was a huge surprise! Eric knew, but that was it. Here's a video from that night. You'll notice at the beginning Easton's band teacher was really emotional talking about the class. It's wonderful to know that Easton has such wonderful mentors at his school and teaching him such great things!

stop and smell the fya-yees

well, that's what Jane calls them, anyway.
fya-yees = flowers.

She loves going through the yard, smelling (and unfortunately picking) the flowers. I can't trust her alone with a special plant for a minute or every flower would be beheaded. But it's fun to see hear soak in nature!

PS. If you're wondering, that's feverfew!

my new favorite thing

My parents got me the Jack LeLanne Juicer for my birthday, and we have used it every day since. My produce bill has gone (way) up, but we're drinking pure juice instead of concentrated. The kids LOVE it. We've gone through more apples, oranges, pineapple, carrots, and yes, even cucumbers than I can imagine. I highly recommend it!

It's Cherry Pickin' Time!

Easton helping Jane pick some cherries

After 8 patient years of waiting, our cherry tree produced a lot of cherries this year! We had to put a huge net around it so the birds didn't eat them all. After church on Sunday Eric took the net off and we got all the cherries off the tree.

I made a homemade cherry cobbler that night.....YUM! Hmmm...how about cherries jubilee tomorrow?

Messiest Toddler on the Block

So Eric is watching TV, I'm working. We both think the other has her. Within 2 minutes this is what she accomplished.
nakey parts blurred to make sure you get the full affect of the disaster

9th Grade Graduation + Clove award for Music!

Is it really true that we now have a High Schooler? Easton can't possibly be old enough (i can't possibly be old enough!) We're so proud of Easton for doing so well in Jr. High. He was recognized at his Graduation for receiving the 'Clove' award for Music! They pick one student per subject and Easton was the recipient. What a great honor! He received recognition at an awards night, at Graduation, the award and $100! Now on to Murray High....

lipstick + toddler + silence =

i can't think of a word to say.

may in my garden...

have I mentioned I love love love spring? I love gardening and spend a lot of time working on my prize iris and other perenials. the majority of them bloom in may. can't lilacs bloom all year?

signs it's almost summer....

...the ice cream man driving up the street was way too irresistable for brandon!

Happy Birthday Baby Jane

wait, she's not a baby anymore! jane turned three on saturday. sweet baby jane is growing up so fast. i treasure every moment with her.