cookout

Chris and Christie had us over for a cookout a few weeks ago and I thought these pictures were cute. Except fot the one with Brice getting tired of me taking pictures of him ;o)

look who's gettin' hitched!

That's right, my mom is getting married! She caught up with a man from her past (and there have been many let me tell you! wink, wink) and we are so happy for them. Gary is such a great man and I love seeing my mom so happy. The kids are excited too - they absolutely love Gary. Derek is excited - Gary has Derek's dream job - he works at a brewery ;o) Gary lives in Florida and has come here to visit a few times and just fits right in - he is a little nutty just like all of us! Congratulations mom and Gary!

Okay, geesh

Okay already - I'm finally updating the blog! There is so much to post so I will start with the most recent, Fourth of July. Derek's dad and Nancy had a party on the lake. It was a pretty day and we had a great time. Emma was scared of the fireworks though ;o)