Christmas Cookies

I came home from shopping yesterday and found Danny and Gretchen making Sugar Cookies. They did Christmas cut-outs. I guess they're getting a head start on Christmas baking. Except I'm sure they will be gone by the end of the day. Unfortunately they are one of my favorite cookies.

I did find a dress for the wedding. It's sleeveless so I bought a sweater thing to wear but I hope to find another color, if not I can use what I have. I also bought two dresses for Jeanie. Just not sure what one I'll use yet. So I guess it was a successful trip. I still need shoes and maybe a small purse.

A Blast at the Lake

I went with Karen to spend a couple days at Lisa's "camp". It was really fun and the kids had a blast!

"Oh, it's so high!"
"Too scary!"
"Maybe if I sit down"
"It's a long way down!"
"I did it!" (then after the first time it was easy! Danny went up the ladder saying, "Oh, it's scary......." Then he got to the top and said, "Ready?!" and immediately jumped!
Paul took Danny for many boat rides. Paul was a great buddy for Danny. They went for many boat rides and did some fishing. One time when they got back from fishing Danny ran up to Robert and Billy and told them something. They all started laughing so I asked Danny what was so funny. He just quickly said, "Nothing." Then Robert came up to us laughing and said, "Danny said he caught a BIG fish! It was a Pontoon!" I guess he had thrown out his line and it hit the roof of a pontoon. Thank goodness the pontoon was docked and no one was on it. The hook didn't catch, so all's well that ends well!

Lisa and I went for a walk with the dogs and when they came back they were laying on the floor with their tongues out panting. Danny laid between them and mimiced them but by the time I got the camera one of the dogs had got up.

I'm heading out to the mall to do some more dress shopping.

Happy Belated Birthday Kirsten Ailey

Kirsten turned 4 on Friday. Hard to believe she's that big already! Happy Birthday!

Amanda and Paul were here for a quick weekend. I can't believe I didn't take one picture! It was so fun to see them but felt kind of like a teaser as it seemed like they just got here and were gone! This past weekend was "Detroit Weekend" so I didn't see the twins or Brett too much. It sounds like a great time was had by all!

Mastering Sign Language

Heidi took out this book of Sign Language from the library to use with one of her students. Danny found it and has spent hours with it. "I love it!" He says. Too bad he can't remember one sign after he does it! Oh well, at least he's entertaining himself and reading! Although he does get a bit annoying sitting there reading the words he's signing outloud.

Amanda and Paul arrived at about 12:30 last night. Yeah!!! Amanda went for breakfast at 8:00 this morning with Cami and Becky but returned before anyone else was awake in this house!

I did not find a dress the other day shopping. I ended up just looking locally so I guess I have to head out somewhere next week.

Good Ol Summertime!

We have enjoyed several cucumbers from the garden and a few grape tomatoes so far. And best of all, Rocky Ridge Farms have set up their booth with sweet corn. We had some on Saturday and Sunday! It is the best corn ever! You can't have too much of it! A couple more meals with sweet corn and the kids will get burned out but not Dad and I.

The weather has continued to be really mild for July. Today I hope to start tackling the basement. I wish I had a big dumpster! Tomorrow I plan on taking the day and going dress shopping for Brad and Larissa's wedding. I'm not sure where I will head. Maybe toward the city and the bigger malls. Wish me luck!

Heidi's Birthday Cake

We had Heidi's Cheesecake Saturday night.