Day with my...Golden Boy!

Amidst the summer travel, my "Golden Boy" and I, made time to go to the lake together. This is the lake I was baptized in over 20 years ago...so it was an extra special outing.

He let this mamma kick back and relax while he did most the rowing.

I love the determination on his face.

It always amazes me how much God can speak to us through our children.

On this day.... through these images, I heard.... loud and clear!

"Press on...never give up, be determined and learn something new."

My Golden Boy

Silly Girls

Banjo and Hobo

Do you remember these two cutie's from a few weeks back?

The kitten's found abandon, that made their way into our home and our hearts.

Just look at them now....

These two brothers are 3 months old now and are causing all kinds of hilarious and mischievous chaos.

Official names where finally decided upon after much deliberation...

BANJO and HOBO

New fishing pole from a friend...

I just can't resist sharing this pics of the kids fishing in the Puget Sound. It just so happened that the ferry boat we wanted to catch was running an hour late and gave the kids a perfect opportunity to try out their new fishing pole given to them by a very sweet 6 year old boy just hours before. Amy-your little guy is such a sweetie, what a nice gift.

Luke was so proud to catch some seaweed!

Other Summer Favorites

Scrupcious Salads

Gardening

Adventure and Discovery

One Reason I love Summer

Fresh Veggies.....

So there's a bit of a joke that I don't like to cook very much...well give me fresh veggies and I'm all over it...here's proof!

Good Friends...Good Times

Friendship....What a wonderful gift! For a belated birthday gift my dear friends Mandy and Erin traveled down for an overnight visit. Baby Elena came along too. Poor thing that's a long trip for a 4 month old. And Marlus...WE MISSED YOU!

My daughter Makayla is always wanting to take pictures with mommies camera...well she got her chance and I think she has a pretty good eye. Thanks hun. She was even trying to give us ideas and poses...What a fun time. Thanks Ladies...you are a true treasure in my life and I thank the Lord for our friendship.

Til we meet again...Ladies...Til we meet again

Just a down right Beautiful Day!

Good to be alive, kind of a day!

Ending with a sunset that dreams are made of...

Ahhhh...what a gift!

Thanks Whitworth Elementary

I had the privilege of taking a few staff picture to celebrate the end of the 2009 school year for Whitworth Elementary. It is the start of allot of transition and new beginnings for many teachers and students as the school district is mixing things up and switching gears. K-3 will be redirected to attending at two other local schools, while 4-5th will remain at Whitworth. Makayla will be moving to Oakdale to start her 2nd grade year.

Thank you Whitworth Teachers and Staff

Best wishes to all of you in the year to come.