For PaPa

This was on Friday morning after my run. Blase bikes with me and Harrison rides in the stroller. We did 3.3 miles and were enjoying the coolness of the sprinkler. Blase then got dressed and wanted pictures taken of him on his scooter doing tricks for Pa Pa. We miss you so much dad and think about you all the time. We miss everyone far away..... this summer has been quiet and enjoyable, we have not done any traveling. I am now busy with making wedding programs for the wedding I will be photographing next weekend. I am really excited. Blase is getting ready for school, and Harrison is just busy being Harrison. My love to all of you far away, I miss you more than you know! Enjoy the pictures dad. P.S. Blase says call him when you see this!

Eighteen years ago today.........

Eighteen years ago today, Doug and I started dating...... where does the time go? I can't believe I remembered this date! We are so old!!!! I love you so much and am so thankful for you. God has blessed me with you. It is so neat to see how far we have come. Our first date......18 years ago now married with two beautiful sons! I love you sweet husband, and best friend.

Happy Birthday Miss Beth

Happy Birthday Miss Beth! I am so sorry we forgot your birthday. I hope your day was wonderful. My boys and I are so thankful for you. You are a wonderful addition to our family. I wish we lived closer, because my boys would love to spend time with you, Papa, Maggie and Vinnie. I hope your birthday celebration was wonderful. You are an amazing person and I am blessed to be a part of your life. Enjoy the pictures.....Blase helped me preview them. Happy Birthday you look great. I love you and YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!

Our summer fun with Isaiah

We have had the pleasure of spending the past month with my nephew Isaiah. We have had a blast! We spent one day last week with my friend Michelle at her parents pool. The kids had a riot. Alissa is Isaiah's age, and Blase and Aiden are the best of friends, Keagan is a year younger and he fits in perfectly. We love them and they are a blessing in our lives. We also got the boys Hermit crabs. Isaiah named his Zack and Cody they are HUGE and have plain shells. Blase named his Sponge Bob and Patrick and his shells are of course decorated like Superman and Spider man. Doug helped them get the cages ready, and it was so much fun. We put extra shells in the cages and one of Blase's actually changed shells. So far the are a cool $30.00 pet.....sorry Lil! Isaiah has made many friends in my neighborhood over the last 4 years and they play capture the flag and all sorts of fun games. It reminds me of my childhood and how all the kids would play at Billie and Sara's house. I love having him here and my boys adore him. Harrison screams plain as day..."ISAIAH!" Blase constantly asks, "Can Isaiah stay for 8 more nights?" So today has been somber and we are missing him terribly! I find it harder and harder to say goodbye to him. Each summer it is a reminder of how he is growing up and someday he won't want to come to Aunt Jessica's house. I love you Zay and appreciate how you have served Doug and I this summer. Thank you Alicia, my dear sister and friend for allowing him to stay with us. Blase and Harrison love you and can't wait until you can come back for 8 nights!

Grandma G.'s Birthday Celebration!

We went to Gaylord for Doug's moms birthday, and had such a great time. Blase and Harrison played, while the adults got to visit. We got to spend time with Aunt Sandy, Uncle Jim and Aunt Renee, Aunt Patty, and Grandma. Grandpa Tractor came over too. We had a cook out with great food, and a cake that was so yummy! I really wanted two slices, but decided to practice self control for once. Blase and I had green tongues and their are pictures of them for your enjoyment! Blase loves going to Aunt Sandy's and Grandma's house, because of the dogs, micro machines, and the doggy door. He climbed in and out of that thing all day. Aunt Sandy gave him two new dogs and he had me take a picture of him climbing through the doggy door, with Fred and Dusk posed next to it. Thanks Sandy for always thinking of Blase, he adores you. Laurie, I hope your birthday was good and we love you very much. I pray this year will bring you many blessings! We had such a nice time with you all, I wish we lived in the same town. Much love to you all and Happy Birthday Grandma......We love you!