So many posts...so little time

Im the worst blogger! Despite hints from people like "...you haven't blogged in a while..." as if to say: "Get off the couch and put down the bon bons!" Well, it's sure nice to be loved. I've spared you the many rants I've had in my head...on subjects such as the IRS (boneheads), the economy (don't get me started), summertime (way TOO short), divorce (not mine...I'll keep you guessing), long trips and Twilight (the book...you adults acting like tweenies should be ashamed of yourselves)! That is a mere smattering of the many thoughts that have dashed thru this big tunnel of a brain I have. Oh well. I'm back this week. Might be another month before I post 3 more new posts (nope, this isn't the only one today...there's 3!)

Summer has been chock full of summertime delights. And there were some notable occassions before we even headed into summer. These photos are NOT in order. Heaven forbid. And part of the reason I haven't blogged is my computer crashed (totally part of the overall conspiracy...) and I just loaded Picasa TODAY. (Had the new computer a month, I'd guess). Anyway, some are just cute and had to share. We've had Mother's Day, Father's Day, 3 birthdays, and an anniversary. Girls Camp (Mal's 4th year hike and Lindsay's first year attending as a 2nd year...a 2-fer), EFY, and a trip to Utah. Heading to Oregon this weekend and again in a month. You have a good life if you have all this! I'm not complaining...(on this post anyway). :)


Garden toadstools...a mother's day gift to myself. I think they are whimsical!


My grown up, summertime blonde 7 year old Hayden! I love that one dimple of his. Man, he's cute! (Sorry, he is!)

Lego Masterpieces

Human masterpiece...my sweet niece Jane. Boy I miss kissing those cheeks! And those eyes...they melt the heart.

Anna. Now here's a girl who knows her place in the world! And don't you question it. All the while being cute as a button. And she's so tiny you feel like you could put her in your pocket. Little girl...huge on personality!

Cousins...and this ain't the half of them! Good looking bunch with a family friend thrown in. She's my adopted daughter and Mal's best friend. Can you pick her out?

Hey batter batter...

Becca. Young, gorgeous and thin! I wanted to shove more GNOCCHI down her throat every chance I could get. (Which isn't often enough...but I'm not bitter). Dining with Becca -- we just laugh and laugh. Hey Sherman? (...that one for Matt...)

Hayden excited about opening his presents!

7th bday

Mal's 15th...swimming in the backyard with family and cake!

We're not fancy at our house. Thank goodness for Duncan Hines.

EFY -- sorry it's not bigger. A 7 hour nap is required after the return of your child from this week long event. Exhausted but happy. Many friends richer.

Prepping to leave on that 4th level hike, 3 days total. This are just the girls from our ward...it was a huge group.

Made it to the top!

Summer has been good to us. Not pictured but should be noted, I've been married to my awesome husband for 17 years. We celebrated that on my 43rd birthday. Yup, same day. That continues to be my gift to my hubby year after year. :) I'm a lucky gal.