Just a note...

I've been working on typing up all my recipes that are written on random pieces of paper re0oraganizing my cookbook. So I have some new recipes on my food blog.

Impromtu Photoshoot

Still in jammies...hands and faces baring trace amounts of cottage cheese pancakes and blueberries...spit up down the front...but THEY ARE SO CUTE it makes me want to cry!

Baby Lila was blessed on July 5th and my in-laws really wanted Ken to be there. So the boys went to Utah to visit family for a quick weekend. I stayed home and entertained my family with James. Here is a bit of their trip.

The Plane Ride

Spending Time With The Family
Jane and Margaret with the kiddosDaddy and his boys

Margaret, Elisa, Ken, and Kathryn
Ken and Margaret- their matching!

Who can resist a little cuddling?

Visiting with Nana

Sweet Baby Lila- 2 weeks older than James

Happy Birthday Grandad!


Umm...Kenny seems to be having a bit too much fun.

A Stroll in the Mountains at Brighton


Elisabeth, Anna, Spencer, Nathan, Rebecca, and KennyBeautiful!

This canyon holds an important place in Ken's childhood memories. It has be become a family tradition to go walking/hiking every time we are in Utah in the summer.

This is the Place park

Lunch with Grandad

Everyone loves a little fireworks!

Crazy Boys

This one is classic Kenny. He sure knows how to charm a crowd!

Blue Eyes

The Rest of The Trip

James likes his Eppie.

On Wednesday we all got together to sing at the nursing home. Papa and Aunt Sandi do this every week. We all got a chance to sing that week, including the little boys. They sang "Twinkle Little Star" and "I Am A Child of God." The whole singing thing lasted about an hour. I am so proud of my kids. They were absolute angels. They sat in the chairs quietly and read books or colored. James and I sat next to Mimi. She loved looking at James. At one point she reached her hands out towards him like you do when you are asking to hold a baby. I put James in her arms and she kissed his head and talked to him a bit. Then she held my hand in her lap and played with it for a little while. Papa tried doing a harmonica song for the first time. the instant he began playing the harmonica Mimi sat straight up, smiled brightly, and started clapping. The music really spoke to her.

Back at Sandi's house the boys had fun playing. They went swimming, painted sun catchers, built a city with blocks, and walked around in play high heels. Good times...

Grandma and Grandpa

One of the days we were in Kentucky qw drove up to northern Indiana to visit my grandparents (my dad's parents). I hadn't seen them in about 5 years so it was a delight to get a chance to see them.

This picture is Nathan getting a ride on the walker. He was very excited.


Below is a picture of Grandpa, Kenny, Grandma, James, and Nathan. This was the best picture I could get of them all together. My boys were NOT cooperating.
Kenny played Grandma at Wii bowling. It was so fun to watch them play. I am very grateful I got the opportunity to see them.