BSM - Best Shot Monday - Playing "Mr. Shy-Guy"

Cooper is funny and 'smart' in front of the camera - do we have a future 'star' in the making?

Had a guitar class today since we had company last week, they came today! Ahhhhh, now I have a little break for the summer to do a few fun things! Oh what shall they be, pray-tell? I want to get some reading done, take some photos, do some visiting - blah, blah, blah - you get the picture.

Washed (3) dogs today! Amazing what you can accomplish when you have a little time on your hands!  I dabbled in a little laundry and cleaning here and there.  My brain has been nothing more than desiring sleep and rest - seems like when I sit down to blog-away, my brain shuts down and my eyes go into zombie-mode.  You would think with summer here, there would be a TON of stuff to talk about!  Basically, I'm pretty tired tonight and that's why 'the brain' is not functioning.  I'll go and get some ZZZZZzzzzzz's and then reevaluate this blog post!  

how can you NOT believe

saturday

We said "Goodbye" to our California-company this morning - Larry, Susan and Casey headed home!  I think we really had a nice visit with them - Susan and I headed to town and a movie when the guys were off doing their 'thing'!  It was fun to have them here.  

I'm about ready to 'fire' myself as 'in-house-photographer' as I didn't get any pictures of our visiting family while they were here, totally unheard of!  I'll makeup for it when we visit them - so watch out guys, I'm coming with all barrels blasting!  

I was going to do a little photo-shoot of Casey this morning because I fell in love with that furry creature!  He's totally blind due to diabetes, needs two shots a day and some other assorted pills and treats.  He navigated around the house without any problems - especially after getting used to the place!  He is the epitome of pressing forward and a 'never give up' attitude - I actually learned a lot from him while he was here!  No offense, Larry and Susan (! ! ) I always learn something from you too - haha!  

remember! GIVE-AWAY at berta's place!

Scroll down to see the GIVE-AWAY going on. Don't miss out!

PIONEER DAY:
It was OUR TURN to set the flags out again - even though we roll out of bed at 6 a.m. on a summer morning, I really love doing it.  If you notice the picture (left), our ward is really on the ball as all the flags are color coded as there are three routes that need to be done - works really well.  Each route is done within 30 minutes, give or take.  The kids are amazing, as always and it's always fun to be around happy, energetic people!  

Tonight, firecrackers are going off all over the neighborhood because it's Pioneer Day!  July 24th is set aside each year to remember the pioneers who crossed the plains to settle the west.  Many of our ancestors were 'those brave ones' who sacrificed so much so we could have what we have today!

don't you just love . . .

. . . company?

I LOVE company!

Just think of all the possibilities:

you can eat out a bunch -

you can go to the show in the middle of the afternoon - 

you can sit around and just talk and not feel guilty about 'sitting' - 

you can go and look through a store just for fun -

you can eat popcorn at the show until you're sick (oh yuck) - 

then eat at Wingers and eat more popcorn (oh dude) - 

you can sleep in until 7 a.m. (oh luxury) - 

you can just be yourself and laugh your guts out -

last, but not least, they keep you company -

now, that's why I love . . . company

sooooo, "Get on over here, k!"

Thanks, Larry and Susan for being our 'latest victims'!

IT'S A GIVE-AWAY ! ! ! ! !

Heather agreed to share some of her success she's had on Etsy by having a "GIVE-AWAY"!  She has designed these fabulous pieces for her 'back to school' collection!  Personally, I just LOVE this design!  The book bag is one of my favorites BUT, the little dress is a 'keeper'! 

Here's what you do:  

*Sign in the comment section

*Tell us what you like the best:  book bag, tshirts, baby dress, onesie

*Say something on your blog so others will come and take a peak

GIVE-AWAY ends ***midnight, August 28, 2009*** and I'll announce the winner August 29th!   

BSM - sights of summer

This December when I look at these pictures, they will evoke in my mind everything amazing about summer.  Each and every picture has a story!  I will cover up with my down-filled comforter and just giggle when I look at them . . . 

pleading eyes . . .

Drop by Tracey's place and see more pictures of summer!