Welcome to the "Teens" Brooklyn

Today was Brooklyn's big day!

She turned 13 years old.

I cannot believe my baby is officially a teenager!!

 She woke up to the surprise of having her sister here for the day.

Bailee has been living in West Yellowstone Montana for the whole summer 

but took the shuttle home in the middle of the night.

Brooklyn loved having her sister home with her on her birthday.

She chose one of her favorite dinners and Chocolate cake to celebrate!

Silly kids!

We are done with big birthday parties at our house until the Sweet 16

(we don't want to rush that)

So Brooklyn spent Saturday with her friend Nicci

they went and saw the movie Step Up 2

and had a sleepover Friday night.

I am so proud of the sweet young woman she is growing into.

She is a great babysitter

She Loves to do laundry :)

She loves her siblings

She is a good student who works hard

She is affectionate

She has a strong growing testimony

She is an example

She is kind to others

She is a blessing to our family.

We Love you Brooklyn

Happy Birthday!

Just a little something...

I loved This story I read today!
It comes from a Blog I follow.
Go read it...
I promise you will walk away glad you did.
It just made me go awwwww.

Happy Weekend!

Let the Rain Fall

After 38 days of dry, hot, windy and smoky weather

I woke up to the sight and smell of this..

Rain

I took these in my very own back yard this morning.

It was a beautiful sight, with a wonderful smell.

I could see it and smell it for a week and still be happy!

 I don't know if you can see it in this photo with the swing, I am a little proud of myself because I caught the drop coming of the bottom.  It took me a few tries.

I Love Warm Summer Rain.

Just one thing I Love about Summer

Fruit Pizza

I was first introduced to fruit pizza by an old friend, Charmaine. I've been a fan ever since.  

What's not to like?

There are so many great things about Summer.

The Summer foods are my favorite.

Fresh fruit.

Corn on the Cob.

Tomatoes from the garden.

Barbecue Hamburgers and Hot Dogs.

Pasta Salad.

All of these foods say "Let's get together"

Although Summer is NOT my favorite season

I love the opportunity it gives us to get together with family and friends.

I love the 4th of July parade

and the town day fireworks.

I love spending the 24th at my parents 

going to the Rodeo.

I need a party with friends to top it off.

Whose hosting?....

Maybe me