Concrete

This is a picture of our front yard from last week!
They removed 100,000 pounds of concrete from our yard!

The man that built our house had unlimited amounts of concrete (or so we guess) and he built everything very sturdy. We torn down the cinder block fences in the front, removed the wishing well and extinct water feature in the back, a very large dog run and an uneven cement patio (if you can call it a patio!)

We are very happy with it all gone, but now we are trying to deal with our torn up yard!
We have been working on sprinklers, as I mentioned before, and still need to finish the painting.

Every night I turn on the sprinklers, one zone at a time, with my manual key/pole/rod.
It takes me about 1 and 1/2 hours to go through all the zones.
Last night I was laughing to myself because I'm sure Rich and Randi were in the basement thinking... why does she keep going outside!
Finally at 1045 I went outside to turn off the water to the swamp cooler.
So if you are wondering what I'm up to these beautiful summer evenings,
I'm attending to waters of the house!

It was a crazy day!


Last night I went with some friends to Eclipse!
It was so much better than the other ones that I can't wait to see it again!

Did you see it? Did you like it?

Chesapeake Bay

These are photos from my marvelous weekend in Delaware for Brett's Graduation. Marty stayed home with Graham and I went all by myself back east. I had so much fun it is hard to explain it! Let's just say I had ZERO responsibilities! I didn't even carry a purse!

We went boating on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay in Brett's beautiful boat!
We had lunch just off the water and I ate Maryland Blue Crabs for the first time!
Brett and I split that platter!
McKay was a sport and kept wanting to try them!

It was a perfect weekend and I wish I would have taken more photos!
But like I said I wasn't carry much the whole weekend!

I'm so proud of Brett for graduating from Wharton!
He is my hero!

Zoo

We have been having so much fun at the Zoo this summer!
If you ever want to go, call us and we would love to join you!

A Birthday Bundt!

It was such a fun evening celebrating with my Mom, family and friends. I didn't get many pictures and I regret not getting a photo of the final dessert. It was a bundt cake, made with vanilla pudding mix and four eggs- very dense and delicious! Then strawberries and a cream sauce made with sour cream, powdered sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice. My mouth is still salivating!

My mom's brother Mike and sister Nancy were there!
(We missed her youngest sister Jody!)

It was a great night and my Dad was happy we stayed to clean up! :)

This coming week should be a blast we have lots of family coming in to celebrate my Mom's Bday and the fourth!

ps. Thanks to Meg L for the decorations! They were perfect!

Saturday Slaves and Birthdays!

This is not our yard, nor did I take the photo


Marty and I have just sat down after what feels like the longest day of our lives!
We have worked and worked and worked!
Marty fixed our broken sprinklers today, but the crazy thing is after all that work our yard is still all torn up from last weeks mega concrete removal.

I've never really seen Marty so worn down. The poor man collapsed at the top of the stairs and didn't move for twenty minutes. I had to provide him with load of food before he had the energy or desire to get up.

I worked myself to exhaustion inside. I made a serious organizing mess earlier in the week that I've been paying for big time!

My dear Mama and sis Suz took Graham for us all day. They went swimming in "Nanny's" pool twice, rode in the wagon, played with bubbles, fed the dog, etc. A much better day that staying home with Mom and Dad.

Speaking of my wonderful mother, she is turning 60 tomorrow! I can't believe it! She looks so young and is so beautiful! She is a such a wonderful mother, grandma and friend. We can't wait to spend the day with you tomorrow!

We love you Mama Jan!

Happy Father's Day!

Just watching Dancing with the Stars a while back!

Marty is a pretty amazing man in many areas; especially his fatherly duties with Graham. They have such a strong bond and adore each other. When Graham was born and I was so sick, Marty would just hold Graham on his chest day and night! He still loves to cuddle him and hold him close. They love to play and I'm so grateful we moved to Salt Lake so Marty can spend more time with Graham! I know Graham and Marty love it too!

Happy Father's Day babe!

Graham and I love you!