THE WEE ONES AND I ARE LEAVING

for Alaska...We'll be back in a few days...

HELLO, MY NAME IS SCARFACE

but you can call me Al...You should see the other guy...

LARRY USED TO HAVE HAIR,

long hair and at one time it was at past his shoulders...

This was about three weeks before our wedding. We drove to Utah to see my cousin Jill get married.
Look how young we were. Awe....

WE ARE SO EXCITED WE

just got the GoPro Helmet Hero Wide in the shop...

Perfect for Father's Day!

The world's smallest, wireless helmet and gear mountable video camera for outdoor sports and waterproof up to 100 feet.
With separate accessories it can mount inside a car, on handle bars, a surfboard, etc...

So fun!

IT'S A GREAT DAY

to celebrate two birthdays....

My niece Alivia who is so cute, kind, an incredible artist and swimmer, thoughtful and loving. I was lucky enough to be there for her birth...

And my beautiful cousin Jill, whom I consider a sister. She is hilarious, has the best contagious laugh, thoughtful, loving, kind and is sooooo groovy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIVI & JILLY WILLY

FOR RUBY TUESDAY

If you would like to participate in Ruby Tuesday, post of picture you have taken with red. A little or a lot it doesn't matter then click here and follow the easy instructions.

LANDON WENT UNDER THE PEW AT CHURCH

today. When we got him to come out he had pen marks all over his legs and face... He told us there were chickens under there and they had poxed him...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOM!

I love you!

WE HAD A FAMILY P~A~R~T~A~Y

for Larry with presents, laughter, a lot of noise, a lot of candles, air guitar and dancing by the wee ones and a three layer french vanilla cake with strawberry preserves and cream cheese frosting....

IF YOU WANT A GREAT LAUGH,

watch this 2 minute Mother's Day video (click here)...

Thanks Katie B. for sending it my way; I'm a fan of Barats and Bereta!

LARRY RECEIVED HIS FIRST PRESENT

this morning. I scheduled a Discovery Flight with Leading Edge Aviation so he could fly a helicopter...

He was very surprised! When we got into the car I told him I made him a spa appointment to get a mani & pedi and his back waxed.

It was such a great morning! My birthday is in a month and I know what one of my presents will be. We made the appointment before we left....

LARRY IS ANOTHER YEAR OLDER

today... He is a hard worker, talented, kind, thoughtful, funny, focused, loves his boys, loves his family and loves me, he gives the best back rubs, is a great cook, loyal friend and an amazing father and husband.
He's the creme in my creme brulee.

Happy birthday Love!

FOR SKYWATCH FRIDAY

When it hasn't been raining, we have had gorgeous thick clouds the past few days....

If you would like to participate in SkyWatch Friday, post a photo you have taken and click here to follow the easy instructions.

IF YOU HAVE

never eaten here, you are missing out...

Everything is so scrumptious; I can't even tell you....

I'M NEW TO CANNING AND I

want to can apple pie filling and applesauce....

Jar Photo here and Pie Photo here

If you have a fabulous secret family recipe, I'd love for you to pass it my way...

I'M CONSIDERING THIS

tangerine door. LOVE IT!

Via Full House

I'M COVETING THIS PORCH

of this Bahama house owned by India Hicks....

Via Swish and Swanky

After reading her article I have want to have a new mantra: "there are three key ingredients to being a happy, hands-on mum: space to run, a passport, and plenty of SPF 50 sunblock."

An island escape is calling my name.....

I'M TAKING VANILLA VANILLA CUPCAKES

to a luncheon this afternoon....

DOORS MAKE ME HAPPY

and I love these...

Via SixxDesign

FOR RUBY TUESDAY

My first batch of strawberry jam this season.
Fred Meyer is having a great sale on strawberries....If you would like to participate in Ruby Tuesday, post of picture you have taken with red. A little or a lot it doesn't matter then click here and follow the easy instructions.

WHO KNEW A BIC PEN COULD

be so impressive...

Recycled Bic Pen Vase found via Re-Nest

WE HAD A FUN DOUBLE DATE

with dinner at yummy PF Changs and a movie....

If you like suspense thrillers, you'll like State of Play...

WE HAD A DELICIOUS DINNER

at Kwan's to celebrate our 6 month anniversary...

Time flys when everyone is feeling grrrrrrreat!

WHEN MY BROTHER DEREK WAS IN TOWN

we did a silly photo shoot for his sweetheart, Erica. These are my favorites....

Don't you just love second photo with the George Costanza pose?

MIDNIGHT MOVIE RELEASES WITH

Larry, my sister and friends are the best...


Movie tickets, $9.50...

Seeing the crowds and people dressed up, priceless.... Wolverine and Gambit, always a good thing....

HAVE YOU SEEN

the happy posts on Rockstar Diaries? Inspiring!

10 Things That Make Me Terribly Happy:

1. Holding hands
2. When our 4 boys are not fighting. It's great to see them have fun together!
3. Belly roll laughing
4. Getting a massage
5. Biore strips
6. Granny B's Cookies
7. Getting awesome deals. I love coupons and sales!
8. Freshly bathed children and freshly cut grass
9. Sunny 75 degree weather
10. Going to new places

What makes you happy? I'd love to hear.

WHEN I GO TO NEW YORK ONE OF

these days, I'm going to take Martha Stewart's advice and go to Lady M's and try this crepe cake. Chestnut, chocolate or vanilla filling sounds great to me. Decisions, decisions....

MY PARENTS JUST CELEBRATED

their 41st wedding anniversary....

And they are still lovebirds....

TODAY IS A WONDERFUL DAY

to celebrate Kim's birthday with pedicures and lunch at French Press, where we just might have ate way too much...

Kim is kind, thoughtful, interesting, hilarious and has the best contagious laugh!

Happy Birthday Kim!!

I LOVE THIS OLD FARMHOUSE,

just look at that porch....

TODAY IS A WONDERFUL DAY

to celebrate my brother Steve's birthday.....

Steve is hilarious, quick witted, kind, hilarious, loving, thoughtful, interesting and interested, did I say HILARIOUS?, inspiring, a great big brother and awesome uncle...

Happy birthday Steve!