Summer Camp

Looks like someone has been having fun at Summer Camp with Grandma! This is what happens when you hang out with a bunch of cheerleaders. Great form Camden! You are such a good sport!

 

Letting Go

Today we had to let go of our sweet little foster baby. I know she is going to a good family. It still doesn't make it any easier. I only got to love baby girl for two short months, but it may as well have been twenty years. She filled that little hole in my heart and left her tiny hand print on it. I will miss her cute giggle and her sweetness the most! Life isn't fair sometimes. 

Big Top Birthday

Our little friend Amanda is terrified of clowns. She can't be around one or she will break out in a sweat and have trouble breathing. So, in light of that little problem, we decided to throw her an awesome circus birthday party complete with lots of clowns. We were not trying to be mean at all, just helping her cope with her clown phobia. Who wants to play pin the nose on the clown?

 Lots of great decorations...including peanuts, cotton candy & pop corn!

Our famous birthday photo shoots are not to be messed with!

 For the birthday lunch we all went to a new burger joint in town. It was fabulous!

 Then it was cake time!

 In our old age we all want to own a little shop at the beach, but I think we should do party planning! Such a fun day and Amanda now loves some clowns! Best day ever!

Photo Booth

My sister recently purchased some photography equipment including back drops! It is so neat and almost like having your own photo booth in your home. So we had to have some fun with it! Now come on little kitty just get in the picture and smile!

 That's better!

How about if I throw you up on my shoulder?

We had so much fun playing around with this. We have all kinds of props in mind to use. Furry props just don't seem to agree!

Tim's Retirement

Since Tim is retiring from the Air Force this month I decided to throw him a little party over July 4th. It worked out great that we could get most of our families together at that time. Everything was simple, including the food, so that we could all just hang out and watch a slide show of his career that my Mom put together. We just wanted him to know that we love and appreciate everything he has done for the last 25 years (well, 25 years and 7 months to be exact!). The only thing we didn't get around to was "war stories"!

 One proud Mama!

 The All American food, of course! Hot dogs, pasta salad, chips and coke!

 Camden had to read the card that he gave Daddy! He was proud of him for breaking a world record for working that many years! Ha!

 Tim got some great gifts including this one. I am sure that he will wear this everyday!!! Of course there was some fishing gear too! Can't retire without some fishing supplies!

 I know that he will miss the Military and all that goes with it. He worked so hard for these stripes. There was a lot of sacrifice to get him to this point. I kind of feel like I am retiring with him. I have been with him almost every step of the way, but I didn't give as much as he did. Oh yes, I will miss the friends and the perks! I certainly will not miss the really long hours, deployments and washing uniforms! Ha! 

It has been a great career for him and I hope he finds what makes him happy! We are ready to close this chapter of our lives and start the next one. Now honey, get started on that "To Do" list!!!

July 4th Celebrating

It all started with a little home town parade. We have been going to this parade for too many years to count, but it is always a great adventure and Camden loves it! Miss Madeline was even in it!

Tim let me know that he wants one of these!

These two best buddies had a great time watching the parade and catching candy!

Then we were off to the family cook out with lots of great food. The desserts were amazing and by the afternoon we all felt like stuffed hot dogs. The gold fish were a big hit with the kids!

Some of the decorations!

Some painted rocks and another painted gourd. My Mom is a crafty one indeed!

The kids had a great time playing in the pool! 

We ended the day by watching fireworks! We didn't get home until after midnight but it was a fabulous day!
 

Happy Fourth Of July

It's July 4th and we are off celebrating wide open! Tons of food, a parade, fireworks, family, laughing and enjoying the moment. What else could you ask for? Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful day!