My birthday

• This plaque reminds me of my mother!
• But my sister said it was me. :(
  

My birthday came and went. I won't scare anyone with my true age. I still like to think i am young at heart. It was a weekend filled with adventure, gifts, good food, and a special package sent from my sister. Sister's and mother's are great because they always know what you want and like. My hubby and I got to eat at a really good Italian restaurant in New Buffalo MI. Right on the lake. The plan was to go out for the sunset, but it rained instead. It was still worth the dinner and the walk along the beach.

Gifts

This is what I bought when
the best sister in the world
gave me money to just spend
on me!

LIFE IS GOOD!

After a season of depression, I wanted to remember that life is good. As i was explaining all my woos to my sister one day she decided it would be best to send me off on a shopping spree. I went on this wild goose chase around my area trying to find something just for me at these list of stores she gave me. With no luck because of price and out of business, i ended up at Jake's on the square. "Life is Good" I love all the stuff in there. I walked out with the cutest hat, and a great long sleeve t-shirt. Thanks sister for the adventure!

toes in water

Little girl had the adventure of sticking her toes in the lake. She didn't like it much, but have no fear because I made sure we worked on the issue of not liking water. She is in love with palying in the water now. If she is an Aurand girl she loves the water. More to come on that.

Father day Ryan's side.

Fathers day was a long day. We made a cookout, a visit to my parents, and then a trip up to the lake. It made for an interesting day of Photo's.

Four Generations

Ryan's Step Dad collects civil war memorabilia.
Civil war cannon. It can still be fired.

Fathers day 2009

So much fun. Loving Daddy. Chasing bubbles. Playing with cousin Sophia. This was at Grandma and Grandpa Sharpee's house for a cook out. What a fun day.

Computer overload.

Abby and Trinity best of Friends. :)

I am trying to catch up with all my computer tasks. WOW! Is all I can think to say. I am truly amazed at the things I have missed out on, the reasons I NEED my computer, and all the daunting tasks to catch up on. Some of them are not a must, but I really enjoy the blogging thing. The whole time without a computer I kept thinking of ideas on blogging this and blogging that. Plus it is fun to follow other blogs too.

In my backyard

Just a few things I found in my backyard. My Irises.

A very pretty Rhododendron Bush.

Abby Chewing on a stick. If she is not doing this then she is chasing chipmunks up our down spouts. It's very entertaining.

My very over grown bench. Whenever I get this done, it will be my favorite spot.

All my veggies are coming up!

This is technically in my front yard.

It's a definite challenge to get outside and work. I take Trinity with me but she now is putting grass in her mouth. She choked and vomited some up the other day. This is too bad, because she loves to be outside with me. For now it has to be when she has my undivided attention. The garden will wait for me.