ONE Year Later...

June 26, 2011 - Happy 1st Anniversary to Brett & Lauren!

After 1 year in our freezer, their cake still tasted delicious-especially the chocolate/raspberry ganache filling...

How things have changed in a year...Sage and Tank, along with work, school and play keep the "newlyweds" busy!

F O U R

It's hard to believe that Jacob, our first grandson is already four years old! All he wanted to do for his birthday party was to jump on a "jumpy toy" (wish granted!), and the only gift he asked for was a basketball and a "pumper". When he comes to our house he loves to bounce a basketball (he says Uncle Deena taught him how) and he's really quite good, but most of all he loves it when the ball goes flat and he can pump it up "all by himself." He didn't want a birthday cake...he wanted Island Way Sorbet served at his party-he thinks they're yummy. When asked why he's so smart he answers, "Because I ask a lot a questions!"(which is true-for awhile his favorite saying was "why-for" or "for-what".) He loves scrambled eggs and loves to help cook them (with his own special spoon), enjoys being outside jumping on the trampoline and is excited to start playing soccer in the fall. Love you, big scooter!

Oh, What Do You Do in the Summertime??

While Chris & Shannon took a well-deserved trip to Hawaii, June 4-11, for their 10-year anniversary, we got to spend some time with the grandkids. They kept us very busy, but we had a ton of fun-here's a peek of some of the things we did "In the Summertime"!

The Fab Four...Happy Father's Day!

I sure love these dads...they are all SO special to me. Thank you for making my life so wonderful!

My dad...THE best dad a girl could ever hope for!

These cute kids are lucky to have Chris as their Dad...fatherhood came natural to him right from the very start...

Dale, the father of my children, and an amazing, root-beer float loving guy!

My father-in-law, who has ALWAYS treated me like one of his own and loves unconditionally...

R E C I T A L

May 28th was Jensyn's very FIRST piano recital. It was held at the Centerville Library and was short and sweet! Four piano students each played one solo and one duet with their teacher. The songs Jensyn played were It's a Small World and Mickey Mouse March, and she gave a great performance!

Photo shoot...

We had Tracy, our very talented niece (check out her website at www.tracylaynephotography.com) take Austin's 1-year-old photo. He didn't give us too many smiles, but we did get a few and he was a good sport...especially since he HATES sitting on grass! Why do plaid shirts make kids look so much older??

Austin's siblings...who adore him!

This boy LOVES balloons!

The Muir Family - May 7, 2011