Michigan Summer Perfume

If you were wondering what kind of perfume

to get me for my birthday this year

... here's a hint!

Vacuum Saga ...

"Ike, can you come here for a minute?"

"Sure Mom, what's up?"

"I was wondering if you knew how my vacuum got clogged? "

"That's gross mom!"

"But if I remember right, first I opened the trap door like this ... "

"... then I put in a few animal crackers, like this ..."

"and finally, I crammed them down nice and tight, like this."

"Here's what I think of your new vacuum game!"

"Sorry Mom."


"Lucky for you you're cute!!"

"Now, let's kiss and make up!"

Mother's Day ... can I super size that?

Mother's day this year was without a doubt one to remember!
Home early in the morning from a long night at work.
Showered with hugs, kisses, home-made jewelry and cards.
A nice relaxing nap before church.
Exciting new callings for me and Steve.
Choir practice with one of my favorite songs.
Didn't have to go out once during sacrament meeting (miracle).
Giant chocolate candy leis for each sister (yummy!).
Ike stayed in Nursery the whole time (almost tear free too).
A "Mother's appreciation" dinner in the cultural hall after the block.
Set up, food prep, & clean up provided by the Priesthood.
Children's tables and distraction games provided by the youth.
Home for some quiet time after putting the kids to bed.
Ahhh, what a fabulous day of spoiling!!

Biker Gang ...

"Biker Gang"

Gage, Steve, and Sunny tearing up the streets.

Ike is our trike man restricted to the driveway.
It's tough to be little!

A bike can open the world for a kid.

THANK YOU SPRING!
YOU CAME JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME!!

Rain Coats

Welcome to the rainy season in Michigan.

(I say that ... and yet, I seem to remember hearing about "the rainy season" last fall.

Hmmm ... I think someone's trying to pull a fast one on us!)

I will admit,

I don't miss hearing about drought conditions,

appropriate times to run sprinklers,

resivoir levels,

and other desert-y Idaho type things.


Michigan rain means green grass,

luscious foliage,

puddles to splash,

and adorable rain coats.