MOVIE REVIEW, ACCORDING TO US

They are beautiful but some of them have ulterior motives...
We saw Kung Fu Panda 2 last week, we give it two family fun thumbs up and now we want a peacock.
If only our yard was bigger and our puppy would leave it alone. If you get one, let us know so we can visit.

PS - We heart Jack Black!

TRYING TO TAKE A NEPHEW

and niece photo with Stevie-Poo is almost impossible, but it's fun trying. Next time we will get a perfect one. I just know it....

PAINTING NIGHT

with my sister was a fun event.I repainted my Fiji inspired painting and am much happier with the outcome this time.

And I painted a farmhouse inspired by Maurice Utrillo.

I'm glad she's back!

HOMEMADE ZIPLINE

What a team these two are. Do you think we will be visiting the Emergency Room anytime soon?

PS - Don't you love how there is a hula-hoop in the center of the zipline?

MEMORIAL DAY

My endless thanks for those who have died while serving our country.

Grandpa Mark in WWII

Our military is in our family's prayers everyday. We pray for their protection while they protect us. May God bless them and us.

INSPIRED BY PAGE 160

in the June issue of Food Network Magazine, we hosted a family hot dog potluck.Of the ten magazine recommendations, we chose three topping combinations to try:

American - barbecue sauce, pulled pork, coleslaw
Polynesian - hoisin sauce, pineapple, scallions
Thai - peanut sauce, carrots, cilantro

Stephanie provided an entertaining talent show.
All the cousins had so much fun playing together and were thrilled that Steve came down for the weekend.
We ended with a smorgasbord of desserts, including BACON! - Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip, Bacon Cookies (page 95).

PS - the Polynesian hot dogs were the favorite.

HAVE A DREAMY WEEKEND

I'M READY TO PLAY

Only 26 days until summer. Do you think it will actually come this year?

PS - This is one of my favorite photos of summers past.

WOULD YOU LIKE A DRINK

to go with that mud pie?Why did I want so much white in the bathroom? Someone please remind me.

HER WEDDING PRESENT TO HIM

was a Wyler watch.I'm having so much fun going through their treasures. Some of them make me swoon.

RIVERFRONT PARK

BEACH HOPPING IS A FAVORITE

thing for us to do at the coast, although we do have our favorite spots.I swooned when I saw a little rental cottage, with a yard filled with these sea-side flowers scattered throughout the grass, with an ocean view.
Yes, he is pouting.
Lily found a new hobby. Seagull chasing.
On this beach, we arrived at low tide. The man clan found a fresh water runoff and decided to build a dam. I love free entertainment.
What's your favorite thing to do at the beach?

LILY'S DIARY

I went to the beach for the first time this weekend. I can't describe how much I love chasing seagulls! I loved running in the ocean.
I loved digging holes and sticking my face in them.
I have mad jumping skills.
I got really wet and sandy at the beach, but I didn't care. It was so fun!

CLIMBING TREES

is something our boys love to do. There is a tree at the beach house that they have always climbed and it provides fun entertainment, no matter the season.
This weekend the tree was full of gorgeous spring blooms and it was fun hearing the boys' laughter (after they stopped bickering) while we were preparing breakfast.

Note to self - I need to find the photos of the older boys in the tree when they were the wee ones of the family.

SALT WATER TAFFY

is a yummy treat we like to get while we are at the beach. Our favorite place to stop at is Candyland in Lincoln City.
This green depression glass bowl belonged to my Grandma Betty and it's filled with our sweet salt water taffy.
Seeing this bowl filled with our sweet morsels makes me smile twice, once for my Grandma Betty memories and a second for our beach memories.
Our favorite taffy flavors? Vanilla, Mint, Peanut Butter and Molasses.
The man clan also likes to bring home micro mini jawbreakers.
What is your favorite sweet treat to bring home from the beach?

A GETAWAY

to the beach, is what we did this weekend. It was Lily's first experience with the sand and ocean. What did you do this weekend?