July 2 - Splash Pad

Went to the splash pad today!  It's so hot outside!  As always, both kids had a blast!  Andlie pranced around avoiding the big splashes & jumping in puddles.  Haze stomped around purposely waiting for the big splashes so he could stick his face right by them. 

Andlie poses for pictures now.  And Haze was blocking the giant stream of water from coming out of the hole.

July 1 - Decorations

We put up our July decorations today!  I didn't have much more than a few flags, so I made the wreath for our front door.  And of course we had to get the holiday colored balloons.  It's become a birthday/holiday tradtion in our house.  After the morning was over, we were all ready for the 4th of July!

June 30 - Hanging With Family

Today we spent the day hanging out with cousins, aunts, uncles, and Grama & Grampa!  These kids are some lucky ones to have such awesome grandparents!

June 29 - Grandma's Funeral

Today was Grandma's funeral.  It was beautiful.  I know she loved it.  It had her favorite things in it - music & her family.  My favorite part of her obituary is, "But her most favorite thing above all was gathering with her family to laugh and tell stories.  Her unique and contagious laugh will be missed.  Irene simply made life better for her family by her presence, love and support of all their endeavors.  She was very proud of her posterity."

I'm so thankful to be part of such a wonderful woman's posterity.  She certainly will be missed, but I'm sure she was greeted anxiously and excitedly by many others on the other side!  What a blessing and comfort to rely on!

June 28 - Grandma's Viewing

Today we drove to Cedar for my Grandma 'Rene's viewing & funeral.  Tonight was the viewing.  She looked so beautiful & peaceful.  It was a good night & we had a great time with family. 

This is my favorite picture from tonight.  My cousin snapped it for us when we didn't know - and I'm so thankful for it!  To me, it captures Bryan as what I know him to be - my protector, my friend, my favorite.  He is always gently by my side comforting & laughing & just...there.  Always.

June 28 - Foot

Today, Andlie traced my foot & then "drew some toes to match mine."  Almost an exact match, wouldn't you say?

June 26 - Ice Cream

We put our new membership to use tonight!  After a quick shopping trip, we had to stop for some ice cream!