The Weekend...

...was GLORIOUS weather!!! Can't complain one bit ~ even though there are some Lyndenites that are. I still don't understand why they think 75 - 80 degree weather is "Hot". Sheesh!!! It will be cold enough and soon enough so I'm just enjoying this.

Bellwood Acres ~ Yep! Needed more apples and peanut butter!

On Friday Mr. David had to have his 6th grade well check and SHOTS!!! 4 of them to be exact. Poor thing! He really was a brave boy until that very last shot which the nurse warned him would sting. And sting it did. David is in the 90% for height and 79.5% for weight. At least he's not as tall as Robert was at this age. So David got a Brave Patient certificate for a mini pizza at Papa Murphy's and this from Mom (+Tylenol)

Tylenol goes down better with Edaleen Dairy ice cream ~ super size :D

On Saturday Rob & I tackled the downstairs bedroom. We can see the carpet now!!! But the best part was we got a phone call from this guy:

It was SO good to hear his voice!
And these sweet things on Sunday:

Wouldn't you say that makes for a perfect weekend?

And look what came home today with David.

Another brass instrument in the house for the next 6 years.
And of course Amber had to try it out.

They did move up to the bedroom and close the door :D Now to go start the bbq for dinner!!

Random Thoughts

Just missing these guys A LOT today!!!



But hooray!!! This place is open now!!! Yes, Jessica they did have their caramel apples out already. But it's the fresh honey roasted peanut butter and Compte' cheese and apples we LOVE. Weekly visits for sure. We've already gone through one container of peanut butter and we just bought it on Friday. Take a peek at their new commercial and you'll see all the yummy stuff :D

And just thinking of the families involved with this tragic shooting spree story that happened only 30 minutes or so from our house. So many innocent lives taken. More details will follow for sure as events are pieced together.

AND we received our David Perry video in the mail!!! WOW!! Watching it again but on the TV and high quality is AMAZING!! I hope you all have taken the opportunity to go to his website and see the rest of his work. He truly is amazing!!

Warm yummy-ness!

Okay, so I readily admit I'm not Pioneer Woman! But I sure do love her recipes and the way she documents every step. She had a dairy recipe contest recently and has been posting the 5 finalist's recipes. These just looked way too good to not try. So last night I tried these yummy little things.

(Pioneer Woman's pictures)

Cheese Muffins (submitted by Fig)
1 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 cups shredded colby-jack cheese

1 cup milk

1 egg

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter (I used salted)

Whisk together dry ingredients, then stir in cheese.
In a separate bowl, whisk egg, milk, and butter together. Pour milk mixture into dry ingredients and stir with a spoon to combine.
Bake in greased muffin tins at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Makes 12.

Oh, the choir of angels singing!!!!! And really so easy to make and completely and utter delicious to eat. They have been requested the next time we have chili or soup from the fam. Woohoo!! A dinner table hit :D

What Month is this??

So tell me ~ looking at this picture what month do you think it is?

Truly, it's AUGUST!!!

See, the badminton/volleyball net are up in the backyard.

And who would have thought something as cute as this would give your computer mouse fits!!

So dissapointed that we can't use this mouse pad :(

It's here! It's here! It's here! ...

...well almost! We were able to proof Tabitha & Joshua's wedding video last night! We should have the original DVD's here by the end of next week.

All we can say is WOW!!!! David Perry did a FANTASTIC job! He truly is an artist at his craft. We couldn't be more pleased with how this turned out. I highly recommend booking him to do a video for your children when they get married.

David & Cassie (CLG Photography) worked so well together. You'll recognize some of these shots from the video.

So grab your tissue as this takes about 10 minutes to view.

www.davidperryfilms.com/media/SeattleTemple.wmv

Time to Update Everyone!

Sorry for the delay but as Jessica said to me today "Well, you have been away for a week". So here are a few of the things we've done since I posted last.

Rob & I went to a GREAT Chicago concert!



Our trip to Utah:

BACK TO SCHOOL!!
That came waaaay to fast for my liking. I still can't get used to starting before Labor Day. We started yesterday and so far things are looking pretty good.
We now have a Junior in High School and
a 6th Grader.

Yes! It was raining and cold on the first day of school. Bleck! That's just so wrong :D

A Relaxing Night at Tabitha & Josh's

Well, we were spoiled last night with Tabitha & Josh cooking US dinner! We had breakfast for dinner. Yummy waffles and french toast. We then went for a walk down the street to this:


So we just couldn't let an opportunity to take pictures pass us by.











Yes, there are some pictures with Rob in them by we are keeping those in the vault. A high possibility for Christmas pictures :D


WARNING!! Don't let Amber have a camera!!! :D

Back to their place to toast some marshmallows and a rousing game of "Two Truths and a Lie"

It's Raspberry Season!

We eat this once a year when the berries are FRESH! Then we eat it again when the peaches are fresh.

Did you just hear the choir of angels singing when you looked at this? :D

Jessica got a phone call from Robert today. All is well and he heads into the actual Basic training tomorrow. She only got to talk literally 1 minute. Sometimes I think that's harder than not talking to them at all ~ for both sides. {{{Big Hugs}}}

This made my day!

This is a thought from my friend, Dawn over at Scrap Jammies as a group of us (an amazing group of women) are discussing an epiphany and awareness moments that you have experienced. Here's what she said:

"This is the journling from Whimsical. I really discovered how happy I was regardless of much that is not so wonderful in my life recently- and to think that right now I am even happier than when I wrote this!

I am happy. My life is full of all that matters. While there are moments of doubt and fear filled thoughts, I can always rely on an inner peace knowing that I am indeed happy and can always be. It does not matter if there are those who cross my path and will shake my confidence and damage my trust. I am resilient. I deserve only the best and will not settle for less. ...I am content with the knowledge that I am a capable and amazing woman on my own. My happily ever after was realized the moment that I realized my happiness lies within me. No one can rob me of it, it is mine; I own it and I will always have it as long as I believe."

So true!!! Any one else have moments like that?

Here's another thing that made my day. This beautiful picture of Robert & Lizzie taken before he left for Basic.

Love you Jessica :D See you in less than 2 weeks!

WE LOVE YOU BUDDY!!!!

So our sweet son called us for about 5 minutes last night even though he only had less than 1 1/2 hours with Jessica and Elizabeth. He just wanted to let us know that he passed his physical, weigh-in and measuring. This morning he left at 3:00 am! Did he have to call us? Nope, but I was glad he did. Thank you Jessica & Elizabeth for giving up that small amount of time with him so I could talk with him. I truly meant the world to me. Love you!

Being sworn in - June 2008


With his recruiter

Now this boy was very dedicated to this goal and had to shed a few pounds and inches. Since this photo (correct me if I get the numbers wrong Jessica) Robert has dropped 25 pounds! And in one month he lost 2" from his waist and about 1 1/2" around his neck. WAY TO GO!!! We're so proud of you!!! Please remember him (and all the other soliders) in your prayers.