Child labor

Yesterday the kids were a huge help (especially Ryan) moving two yards of river rock that Mark had delivered to put around the flower beds. We still have a large pile in the driveway but that will have to wait until tomorrow to get moved! Mark is at a meeting in Los Angeles this morning and should be home later so we may tackle it then.

I forced myself to go on-line and see when school registration is for the kids - I am in serious denial about school starting in two weeks. Monday we register Ryan, Wednesday Kelleigh, and Thursday Connor. Later this week we are going on a short family vacation to Shaver Lake and staying with friends at their cabin. The kids are excited to jet ski, play in the lake, and even fish. Grandma is caring for her granddogs!

p.s. I got all the ironing done - 45 pieces - when will I learn to not let it pile up?!

A fun summer card!

Since I'm doing everything possible to avoid ironing, I decided to make a fun summer card! I thought it would be cute to have the envelope coordinate ... after all, who wouldn't love to be on vacation under the palm trees?

Grandma's final birthday celebration drew to a close yesterday as we enjoyed the day with our Colorado relatives. It was a day filled with many laughs and lots of reminiscing. She was very pleased and flattered that her weeklong celebration was filled with visits from those dearest to her. Thank you all for making it a special time.

The big celebration

It's finally here ... Grandma's "official" 90th birthday celebration! The Denver relatives should be here shortly and I think we're ready. It is a beautiful day and we are looking forward to a fun time. Later I will post some pictures. Today is also Shadow's 10th birthday! I am, however, very sad that it is August 1st already...