Memorial Day Weekend...

Saturday we all went to Alabama to see our first Drive-in movie and I must say it was so wonderful! We all got a bunch of blankets and sat in front of the car and watched the movie under the stars.

Friends

Saturday Evening at the Drive-in.

Look!

Monday was Mary Ellen's 16th birthday, so we all went out to lunch and then I gave her the cake I made. It was delicious except for the fact that it was almost 97 degrees out and the icing melted a little. Then that evening we had a Memorial Day/Birthday cookout with friends and family.

~Sixteen Candles~

Happy Birthday Mary Ellen!

The End of a Great Memorial Day with Friends and Family!

Congratulations Anna!

- Presenting gifts to Anna-

This past friday I attended the homeschool graduation ceremony of a very close friend of mine. I have watched Anna grow into a lovely young woman over the last six years.

The Best of Boyhood

Last night was spent babysitting for a four year old boy named Phillip. I can't begin to tell you how active he is! It was a evening filled with dinner, a walk around the block, playing baseball in the back yard, watching him ride his bike and scooter around the drive-way, dribbling the basketball, and much, much more. Boys are indeed full of adventure and curiosity!

Going for a stroll with wagon in hand!

Yipppee!!! Swinging off the barn, or rather "castle" as he called it!

Mother & Daughter Evening In...

Miss Collins and Mrs. Collins were the perfect hostesses and we had such an enjoyable evening! Laughter and conversation definitely filled the room that night!

Sitting down to a delicious dinner!

A feast for the eyes!!!

Abby, Jennie, Mallory, Myself, and Anna.

Brunch at J.Christopher's, Kate's 4th Birthday Party, and Easter Lunch with the Clifford Family!!!

Jennifer, Me, Drew, and my Mom having breakfast!

My mom finally got to meet my nephew Drew!

DREW!!!!

Game Time.

This was such a creative flower arrangment I just had to take a picture of it.

The Birthday Girl who is now officially 4 years old....my, oh, my...how time flies!

Blow 'em out Kate!!!

Now, this little girl was very entertaining...her actions were priceless!

With all the excitement the children were having during the opening of gifts,

she was much more interested in her ice cream sundae!

We all had a wonderful Easter lunch at the Clifford's...

Meeting the Granddaughter of Marie von Trapp

Last night I had the privilege of seeing Elisabeth von Trapp in concert. A voice like no other, I was in awe of the beauty that came out of her. She had a cellist that accompanied her by the name of Erich Kory and they performed music from Bach to Broadway. From someone growing up watching the Sound of Music it was a dream come true to sing along with her to the song

My Favorite Things! Afterwards, I got her autograph and a picture!

-Elizabeth and Elisabeth-

Elisabeth Von Trapp in concert!

Our 1st Christmas Cookie Exchange Party!

Tuesday evening we hosted our first ever Christmas Cookie Exchange party! It was such a hit and I believe all of the guest had a great time. Of course I think all of us have no desire to cook any more cookies for awhile...

Hundreds of cookies everywhere!!!

The group minus a few people who had to leave.

Kate test tasting the cookies I made.

-Me-

photography by: Courteney Lauren

The pink gingerbread men that I made!