I have some guilt

 

I feel guilty because I have never had any really good professional pictures taken of my cute Marie. It seems like our lives have been so busy since she has come along and with all our moving and all the expenses of buying a home, we just haven't done it, and it bothers me.  So I make myself feel better by taking a lot of pictures of her on my own, and all I can say is this....my #1 item on my wish list is........a NEW CAMERA!!! That won't be happening anytime soon, so I will do my best with what I have and just be really grateful I have such a cute girl to take pictures of!

 

 

 

Summer lifesaver

So I figured out early on this summer that one way I could get yard work done, or anything else for that matter, was to make shaved ice.  We made so much that my shaved ice maker broke in September after a whole lot of use.  I would sprinkle a little bit of flavored powder (that you use to flavor water)  It flavored the ice enough to keep it interesting to the kids without a lot of sugar.  It was the best for Marie because it took her a lot of time to eat all of her ice, so I got a lot done.  I have really enjoyed this summer in our little house surrounded by great neighbors and friends.

 

 

 

 

 

First Boots.

 

We have been waiting for this day.  I didn't think it would come as soon as it did, but I guess Matt felt like it was time. I don't think Marie knew what to think and they are a little big.  She walks like she is saddle sore, it's so cute. She is growing fond of her boots, and we are never tired of seeing her strut around in them.  Probably the cutest little cowgirl in the whole wide world!

 

 

24th of July

Every year on the 24th of July a park close to our home has a parade as well as games and festivities all day. This is our second year going and I am sure it will always be a tradition for our family.  I wish I would have taken more pictures.  Some highlights were the basketball game that shoots water at you if you loose, the bouncy slides, the firetruck that shoots massive amounts of water from the very top of the extended fire truck ladder that the kids get to run through and of course get SOAKED, and this year Marie and I got to go on a little horse ride together.  We had a great time as a family and loved seeing so many of our friends their as well.