4th of July

To celebrate the 4th of July we normally go to my uncle's house for a BBQ. However, since Dustin was working and we were worried about our dogs, we opted to BBQ at Grandma and Grandpa's house. It was a lot of fun. First we ate and sat around and talked. Later we went outside to watch all of the fireworks. It was fun to hang out with just our little family! We went home because someone (Kate) was up way past her bedtime and I was worried about our dogs. They normally don't seem to mind the fireworks but this year there were a lot in our neighborhood. Once I got home and put Kate to bed, they would not leave my side and were both cuddled up under our coffee table. Poor babies! We didn't have many pictures. Miss Priss doesn't like the camera, little stinker! In the last picture, she is pouting to Grandpa so he would save her from all of the picture taking.

The Artist

Have I mentioned that Kate loves to color? Well, if not...I am now! She loves to color so much that she was occupied for almost an entire episode of Big Brother. Now that is a true love of creating! I took pictures one day of Kate coloring. You will notice Sophie in the background chewing on a bone but she was also keeping an eye on the colors. Not sure if Sophie wanted to eat the crayons or if she wanted to participate, but she was looking. Bella was in one of her many hidey holes. Bella's personality is like Eeyore, she's usually off in a hidey hole by herself.

My little artist:)


"It's owange" I love her little voice:)

Have I mentioned that I love this face? Yup, I do!

Did I also mention that taking pictures with two terriers and a toddler is nearly impossible? Sophie bailed and Kate turned to look at her...someday they all might sit still, right?:)

Father's Day 2010

On Father's Day, Kate and I made breakfast for Dustin. I was going to try to make the gravy, but Dustin intervened because he knows it would just turn out better....not a flour paste. I don't make the gravy ever, unless you need paste for paper mache or hanging wall paper:) Anyhoo, we had a family breakfast and then Dustin opened his gifts. After breakfast, Kate helped me do what she does every Sunday...look at the sales!! She likes to sit beside me and look through the sales ads. When she is done they usually end up on the floor because she throws them down. At least she helps clean up:)


Next, we went to Grandma and Grandpa's house so the "Fathers" could open their presents. They loved their gifts! Then we went out to eat at Logan's. Spending time with my favorite dads was super fun!