A Perfect Sunday

Sunday was morning was cold and chilly but the sun was shining. I decided to take Gracelyn down to Tollefson Plaza to play with the Letter exhibit they have displayed. Debbie had told me about it and we just loved it. We wrote our names, made funny words, and Gracelyn decided to line up every letter E she could find.







After this we made our way over to the Marstons for Fantasy Football, a BBQ and blackberry picking. Kressent, Kylee along with me and all the kiddos went blackberry picking and got a ton of berries. When we returned home we made yummy blackberry pie and blackberry crumble. A dollop of vanilla ice cream on top and we were all in a food coma. After watching the movie 17 again we headed home, had a story and hit the hay. A perfect ending to a perfect day! It's what I love about Sunday!

Family Camping

This year it was back to Twin Harbors State Park near Westport for the annual family camping trip. It was also a great year because we had a huge crowd. Mara got to bring Alayna which was awesome. There was a ton of food,wine tasting, sand, dogs, fires, marshmallows, bike riding, scootering and fun! Gracelyn did awesome and didn't want to come home at all. Another successful year at the ocean.

Summer Fun Catch Up

The last month has been a whirl wind and has been jam packed with summer fun activities. Although we have had a blast I am more then ready for school to start up and to settle into our schedules.

We attended BBQ's, had lots of water activities, birthday parties, camping trips, music in the park and play dates.



Gracelyn turned 4 and we had a small fun family party at the park. Gracelyn was so happy and so appreciative of every gift she received. I love this about her. The smallest things mean the most to her!!




William was in town for almost a month and we had so much fun. These pictures were taken in downtown. The kids thought is would be fun to climb on the water fountain. It was all smiles until Will did a spiderman move that knocked him straight into the water. So cute but it made for some big tears!




Music in the park was our Tuesday night favorite as always. Danny Vernon was back this year as Elvis and it was great!







We spent a lot of time on the Marstons boat soaking up the sun. The theme song for this summer was California Girls by Katy Perry. I think if I never hear it again I will be perfectly fine.







I got to go to Eastern Washington to go camping. I think it was here where I found my most peace. I was surrounded by open land, farms, fruit stands, trees, the sun and fabulous friends. I got to swim, wakeboard, take naps, relax, read and hike. It was fabulous and I think I may have found where I will retire someday. The town of Winthrop is stuck in my head and I think it is where I was feeling on top of the world. A quaint little town surrounded by beautiful open land. A little bit of everything I have ever wanted.









We also got to spend a lot of time with Renee and her kiddos. Alayna and Mara had a blast playing and Peyton and Gracelyn were quite the pair as well.




Well thats all for now. Stay tuned for the annual family camping trip pictures. It was the final camping trip of the season and I must say I was so happy to pack that tent away!!!

I say bring on the fall. Crisp sunny days, warm soups for dinner and the changing of the leaves. Life is good!

If you know me at all..

Then you know I am obsessed with Mason Jars....

I just love them and I am always on a hunt to find them. My favorite one that I own is big and blue. I like to put fresh floral arrangements in it. I am not sure exactly what it is that draws me to them but I think it has something to do with the great daydreams I have as I am looking at them. All my thoughts of living on a farm and living a simple life come full circle. I love their shape, the different textures each one has and the thought that some of these jars have been used for so many different purposes over the years.






Currently I am on a mission to find the smaller ones with the handles. I think they will make the cutest glasses in my house. It's taking me a while to gather my collection but I figure that by the time I get my farm I will have a enough to entertain with.