My Dad's 50th Birthday!

Today is my Dad's 50th Birthday! This last past weekend my Mom & I threw him a surprise party. It was a lot of fun. We invited old friends, new friends & family. My social bug dad was totally in his element. Here are few thing's about my dad...

1- he loves the outdoors- cabin, hunting, fishing...

2- he loves a good steak and baked potatoe and veggies. (Even though he is the one who cooks it.)

3- He loves his little grandkids. (Can you blame him?!)

4- He is always thinking of others. He is very caring.

5- He loves to travel. (Even though he doesn't do it enough.

6-He is a very hard worker.

My dad is great. He has taught me alot of things over the years. I am so grateful for him and all that he does for me and my family. I love ya Dad. Happy Birthday.

p.s. Dad you would never know you were 50!

Ansley

Ansley is growing up way too fast. I was getting her ready for school last week and she wore the cutest little outfit. It was a dark pair of jeans a cute little white T and a brown cord jacket. I then did her hair and after I was done I looked at her and she looked like she was going to high school. I just can't believe how fast time goes by. Ansley loves school. She loves to learn and loves the social part too. (Where doesn't she love the social part?) She is learning to reconize letters and numbers. She is learning her phone number and how to spell her name. She is falling asleep in her own bed and not having to wear a pullup. She is such a wonderful little girl. She has made life so much fun. I love ya Ansley.

MR. Tomatoe Head

I just had to share this. I found Andrew in the garden the other day. He just had picked a big, red tomatoes and just started eating it like a apple. There were seeds and juice just running off his chin and hands. He was a total mess, but he ate the whole thing. It was so funny. He had a great nutritious lunch.

Started Dance again!

Ansley started dance this week. She goes Wednesdays @ 11:00. SHe loves going. SHe loves to dance and be with other kids. She is totally a social bug. We had gone to the mall a few weeks ago and she saw a tutu at a place and she wanted one so I decided I would make her one. She loved it. She wants to wear it every where. She is one funny gal!

Be Waiting! (IPOD questions)

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY? Right next to the right one (Celine D.)
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF? Arise and shine forth
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY? Daughter of a king
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE? Family (Dream Girls)
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU? WHY!
WHAT DO YOU OFTEN THINK ABOUT? You raise me up (Josh Groban)
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LOVE? I can only Imagine
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY? What I need to do (Kenny C.)
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Never wanted nothing more (Kenny C.)
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LOVE? AMerica (Neil Diamond)
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING? Have I told you Lately I love you (One Fine Day soundtrack)
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL? Here with me (Mercy Me)
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR? I'll be home for Christmas (Amy Grant)
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET? Hand in the fire (Clint Black)
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS? Every other weekend (Reba & Kenny)
WHAT DID YOU SEE OUT YOUR WINDOW TODAY? Home
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? Bubbly (Colbie Caillat)
WHAT DO YOU DREAM ABOUT? How far (Martina M)
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS?The only promise that remains (Reba)
WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES FOR THE FUTURE? One Fine Day (Soundtrack)
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE WAY YOU LOOK? She's my kind of rain (Tim M)
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF YOUR BLOG? Love she can't live without (Clint Black)
WHAT GOAL ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON? Reluctant Daughter (Martina M.)
WHAT WILL THE TITLE OF THIS POST BE? Be waiting

That was fun. I have been wanting to do it forever. Some of those answers were right on! I hope to see you answers soon. I'll "Be Waiting".

SEPT!! Look back at summer

I can't believe it is Sept. I love this time of year, but the summer went by way to fast. Here is a recap of some of the things we did this summer...

*We ate lots of popcicles (Me more than the kids! I love those things)
*We ran through the sprinklers
*We went to the County Fair. I love the fair. It makes me feel like a kid again. It is a family thing very year.
*Scott and I went to San Francisco for a company trip. It was so nice to just get away for the weekend!
*Went to Chick-a-way (as Ansley would call it) for dress up like a cow day! That was fun. Now every time we go there Ansley wants to dress up.
*We went to the splash park a few times.
*Lot's of barbaques. Even though we didn't get together with all of our friends!
*We had a fun summer. I am so glad I got to spend this time with the kids. They made the summer fun. I love the way my kids just love life and just enjoy the moments. Thanks for a great summer.