A Summer Sunday

Sam Jam and Morg were matching at church. Aren't they adorable? I propose that next week we all wear purple. :)

 My Sunday Afternoon was very relaxing and productive. My friend, EHW, was in town visiting family so we were able to visit and catch up. It has been at least a year (maybe two) since we've seen one another. It was great! I did however learn a painful lesson afterward. One can still get sunburned in the shade...apparently at 6500 ft above sea level I'm closer to the sun...go figure.  I wish I could say this baby will turn into a tan but I suspect it will peel and I'll be pasty white again.  

I did follow up my Sabbath with visiting my friends Bike and Diane and an evening bike ride with Mama Berry with a stop to visit with KC. 

Being Domestic

 Mama Berry and I made homemade strawberry jam this morning...followed by Mama Berry making homemade bread to compliment it perfectly. 

KW, don't you worry, come August there will be Mama Berry raspberry jam in the mail to PA just for you. 

The New Friday Is Actually Friday Now

 Just your everyday view, when the cloud coverage is gone

 Reggie Reid was awesome enough to take us on Huntsman Springs Friday! It is so beautiful and rough and hard as I remembered and more fun this round (after I got through the first hole). Thanks Reg!!!

 The water hazard on 18 gives new meaning to water hazard. 

The night was topped off with these two goofballs having a sleepover! All in all I'd say that Friday was a pretty amazing day. 

Happenings of The Week

 Sam Jam playing softball

Mattie Faye hiding out during a cookout

 Brown Eyes waiting patiently for Averina's K-grade graduation...(grad pics forthcoming)

 Short-stack #1 and  #2 taking a rest while playing outside

Just a little cameo in the parking lot...complete with three dogs in the back. Oh and yes the folks loaded their newly purchased groceries into the bed of the truck with the three dogs.  What a waste of money if you ask me. 

Go Team Jason!

My good friend and hero, Jason, who has CF (cystic fibrosis) is in need of a double lung transplant. Go to the link and learn a little bit about him. I will tell you this. I've known Jason my whole life and he's one of a kind. He's a fighter. He's faithful. He's optimistic. He's inspiring. He embodies characteristics that we should all hope to invest.  It is an honor to know him and to learn from him! Help and donate if you're willing and able. 

http://www.goteamjason.com/

Mattie Faye Loves To Lounge

 She enjoyed furniture shopping much more than the rest of us! 

This was her favorite spot on Saturday evening! 

Being Showered With Gifts

Dadio and Mama Berry went to DC last week and upon their return they showered us all with gifts...

Mama Berry had to bring me back a NCIS shirt (NCIS, the TV show is one of my favorites and I watch reruns when I don't sleep and Mama Berry is a huge fan as well (by huge I mean small).

Dadio just couldn't resist bringing me home a "stress" squeeze banana. He knows I just love (HATE) bananas and so he just couldn't help himself. The banana does fit well in my hand but it still feels weird to actually touch a banana (even if it is fake). 

The Balmy Weather Of Tetonia

 These girls make the rain look fun...

 and rain turns to snow in an instant...

which translates into me wearing my favorite boots daily...

apparently spring is coming or at least that folks tell me to give me false hope...

The Joy of Birthdays!

Gordo is finally getting older...24! Whoa. The baby boy is becoming ancient.  I do love our little Gordo! 

 JT and I made sure to carry the group in singing Happy birthday! 

Side note: Since arriving in Idaho I've attended a family birthday party at least once a week...(this week was Gordo's, Uncle Rich's, and Abbie's). This translates into lots of awesome birthday song singing! 

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