Neighborhood End of Summer Party

Dinner w/the girls!

Jessica, Shauna, and Nancy

RWL Meet & Greet

Mom got keys to her apt!

Claudia & Ray over

put pictures of growing creatures

Congrats to Joel & Amanda Hering

Joel & Amanda got married July 17 in Wisconsin. Since some of those who love them weren't able to make it to WI, they had a wedding shower here. I was honored to go and to celebrate with them. I love the Hering's so much.

Joel, me & Amanda

(Boy am I short)

Joel, Me & Amanda

Jamie, Me & Justin

(I think they are next, but hopefully not for a few years).

 Jamie, Me & Justin

Me & Jamie!

 Joel, Amanda, Me, Jamie, Justin, Jake & Lauren

Congrats Amanda & Joel! I love you guys!

And I love the HERINGS!!!

Mom's New Apt & New Furniture

Mom's new apartment is finally ready.  She's been on the waiting list for 10 long months. Since all of her furniture is old stuff that I got off of Craigslist, I decided to take her shopping for new furniture. We went to Nebraska Furniture Mart and bought her a bistro table set, a couch & recliner. It's beautiful! I can't wait to see it in her new apartment. 

She was very excited to pick out what she wanted. It was fun to watch her!

Andy's sunflower

On the last day of school, Andy's 1st grade teacher gave the kids each a plant. Andy got a sunflower plant. He replanted it in a bigger pot and has taken very good care of it this summer. He's so proud of himself.

Will's Birthday Party

Will couldn't decide what he wanted to do for his birthday, and then, at the last minute, decided he wanted a party. He invited 8 friends to come swim and celebrate with him. He invited Scott, Tristan, Robert, Jayden, Jackson, Nathan and Jace (Jace couldn't make it). Will & his friends had a great time!

First time I haven't gotten a cake from Terri. I got a cake from Tom Thumb, since it was so last minute. I made turkey roll-ups, which everyone loved. Then grapes & lemonade. 

Robert, Jackson, Scott, Nathan, Will, Tristan, Jayden & Andy

Lining up to jump off the hot tub.

Andy was the last one standing! And apparently he was pleased with himself! 

Obligatory group pose on the tanning ledge.

Jumping on the trampoline.

 Jayden & Andy put all the noodles together to make a snake. Jackson joined in also.

Will and his cake!

We were out of candles, so Will blew out the lighter 11 times. Haha! 

Jayden, Andy, Will & Jackson

 Robert & Will

 Andy, Robert & Will

Nathan & Will

 Will & Scott

 Tristan & Will

I asked Will to sit in front of his birthday sign and he wasn't into it.

Finally got a half smile out of him.

Happy Birthday to my sweet boy! We love you!

Happy Birthday WILLIAM!

Time is moving too fast for me. I can't even believe that you are already 11. I love you more today than I ever have. You bring me joy & unconditional love that I am so thankful for.

• You focus on something & obsess on it until you master it. As you did the recorder in 4th grade. You will be learning Violin in 5th grade. But this summer, Daddy gave you his old trumpet (from when he was in 6th grade) and you have started practicing.
• You love fancy clothes.
• You love to play outside w/friends. 
• You love video games (xbox, computer, phone, iPad)
• You are compassionate towards other people.
• You love to go, go, go (you get that from me).
• You love with your whole heart.
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It was 8:30pm, I was already in bed & you decided that you wanted to go to dinner for your birthday. You are fortunate that your daddy said yes, b/c I was super tired. But ..... you were persistent, and so the whole family went to dinner at Chili's for your birthday. They sang Happy Birthday to you, which you talked about the entire way there - but then got extremely shy when it was time. Then you ate your free birthday dessert.

Happy Birthday to you, William! I hope you feel loved on your birthday, b/c you are! Your family is very thankful for you and we love you more than you know.

Myrtle Boys over

Andy birthday party (Owen)

Kratz's & Guidry's over

Minions with Slagle's

Neighborhood Bike Parade