Sunday, August 10, 2014

August...

Happy mid-August to all of you!

Thank you Nana and Papa for the BBQ grill!
It's perfect :) 
The sides fold down and with the cover on, it all tucks away nicely.
I've actually cooked two very tasty meals with lots more to come.



YUM!




This is Emily's "I made varsity cheer" face, only to have it taken away :(
Apparently there will be no freshman on Varsity this year, only JV.
We are asking for a bit more clarification about this from coach, but haven't heard back yet.
It was a crappy thing to deal with.




Caleb's truck is 98% done. 
It will always be 98% done in his mind, because it'll never be perfect. 
I think it looks amazing!
This truck started out completely dented and broken all around from a collision and it was a dark green (almost black) color. Caleb and Rodd did all the work themselves.





Emily drew the fair on her dry erase board.
Kinda blurry, sorry.





Ken and I hiked Donnelly Dome on Saturday, just south of Delta.
It was something I've been wanting to do for the past several years, and finally found the perfect day and partner to do it with. The weather was great and the views spectacular.
These picture don't really do it justice, but we made it to the top.




My car is parked down there off the road...



On the top...


So, to avoid speculation... I'll just come out and say that Ken and I are dating.
He's my best friend and the only person I'd want to do something like this with.
It was a great day :)


All right... That's what's new. 
Hope this finds you all well, safe and sound.
Love, hugs and kisses.



Sunday, August 3, 2014

Getting closer...

10 days of freedom left for me, 17 for the kids!
We completely moved out of the apartment and into the house as of July 28th.
The organization is going well...


Stormy's move...




Emily was worn out after carrying a few boxes and totes!



the kitchen (phase 1)...




The living room (phase 1)...




My room (phase 1)...





Emily's room (phase 1)...




Good bye apartment...





Living room (phase 2)...




Caleb's bathroom (final)...




Dining room, with the new table from Bailey's
It's perfect :)






Kitchen - complete
So cute :)






My room (final) 
I get to use the shelves for all my cutsie things.




Our trip to Anchorage was great!  
It was a beautiful drive and we had beautiful weather!




We arrived at 10:30pm 
The deal was: We either stay in a hotel or we can shop. 
We can't do both! 
So, we camped. 
This is us snug in the car - no tent the first night :)



Emily modeling a cute vest she bought.



The sunset over the bay...




Deep in thought on where to shop next...




We were also in Anchorage to watch Caleb's single A tournament.
He was catcher and 2nd base.
They did not fair well, ended up taking last :(






Emily took SO MANY selfies, I wanted a picture, too :)



Cheer and Hockey tryouts start tomorrow!
It's been a great summer and a successful move.
I love...   LOVE...     L O V E...  my house!!!

Hope you are all doing well and living life to the fullest :)
Loves, Hugs and Kisses!