You say goodbye... I say hello....

Last week we had to say goodbye to Uncle Mike and Aunt "Care-wow"... Miss B is sure gonna miss her...

so am I...

I love these two... I love the relationship they have with the CountryRents and I love the example they have been to ME my entire life.

Last week we ALSO FINALLY got to host GA and KSchnides for dinner... I love these two girls and I love that my girls get to KNOW them... We ate yummy food, hung out chatting it up...

oh yah... and please note Minnie's hair CUT. (of which she hates and I have heard nothing but how it is TOO SHORT for the last 4 days.... I think it is SUPER cute though ;) and hair always grows!)

AND TALKING ABOUT GA'S BABY BUMP!!!!

Couldn't be MORE thrilled to see this girl become a MOMMA and watch KSchnides blossom in her RN career. Anyone under her care is a blessed person for sure.

Soakin' up the summer... soakin' it up....

Turning THREE....

Miss O turned 3 just after Miss B and we were just THRILLED to be part of her day. She is the MOST snuggly lovey girl. She gives THE.BEST.HUGS.EVER. and we enjoyed celebrating her SO MUCH!

 

Her Mama did such a great job on the cake!!!

and games!

and FOOD...

 

but really... it was all about the bouncy house ;)

 

Sweet GREAT grandparents... 

my sweet girl... :)

next to the bouncy house... lawn mower rides were the next best thing... :)

PRESENTS!!!!

and all kinds of love....

Such a special day with you Miss O... we love you and had so much fun celebrating "3" with you!

 

*all pictures courtesy of Tamarah's camera

What's been going on...

Well... the GA family is here so there is much of this...

 

 

YUM! :)

and as much ocean as they can get :)

On Sunday, Husband whisked me off to PARADISE! Thanks to some amazing family and friends the girls were cared for and we ran (drove) NORTH with the dog in tow. Super cool windmills on the way up...

Husband wanted to try a "short-cut" road that was basically 8 miles of four-wheeling going 10-15 MPH... the best part... WHO CARES!? :) We were in NO rush and we had the truck! No one was asking for snacks or wondering when we were going to be off the road. SUPER FUN! :) We were also on the hunt for a camp that one of Husband's friends just bought and we FOUND it! :) Cute!

Then we arrived at the lake... ah I love the lake. It has been 3+ years since I have been up here and that is WAY too long in my book. :(

So happy to be back...

and he was happy to be there! :)

While we were sitting out on the back deck enjoying the view I saw these little guys running around the yard next to us... it's fun to see deer in my own yard but also fun when you are out and about :)

NOT fun was watching them cross MAIN street! :( But they made it thank goodness!

The next morning....Mmmm....

watching the fog leave the lake...

and enjoying my view ;)

We also headed up to have a little visit with Aunt Audrey. It was wonderful to see her and chat for a while. She is going to be 90 in December and she still lives alone and looks wonderful. Those "W" genes run tough.

When we left we went the scenic route... MY FAVORITE!

I have not seen all of this wonderful state but I just can't imagine there is any better, more amazing view than this one...

Picture for Aunt Carol :)

Such an amazing get away with my guy and special shout out to all who contributed in making my girls completely forget they even HAD parents ;)

Ah.. but it is back to reality. And one I am NOT.READY.FOR. (but clearly from this picture Miss B is ready! :)

Sweet girls...

Minnie had a rough go but she realized it was fun and I think after a bit of transition she is going to be just fine....

Mama on the other hand... we'll see... ;)