Bummer Again

Red Van had a smoker owner...gross. Essence of smoke is NOT what I want for my kids. 3 vans we were excited about...0 vans purchased. Maybe the 4th will be the charm.

7 Years Ago Today

Today is our 7 year anniversary! We are going to celebrate next week on a date, and we are so looking forward to that. We have been so blessed in our short marriage with health, 2 sweet kiddos, great families, a cool dog, physical needs provided and just general happiness! So while Curt is going to pick up what is hopefully our first minivan tonight and I take the kids to the park and grocery shopping, I will be remembering our awesomely fun wedding day! Thank you Lord for my husband and our marriage!

Sleeping Angel

I'm Freakin Out Man

Largemouth Bass

Ah, the forbidden Lake Rockwell. This is the City of Akron's (and surrounding area) primary water supply lake. No boats are allowed on it and only a VERY small area of shoreline has allowable fishing. So basically it is an unfished, untouched lake. We had to be on it last night to collect some fish tissue samples. We electrofished an amazing array of largmouth bass. It is safe to say our AVERAGE size was 3-3.5 pounds! This one was 6.23 lbs. A very nice bass indeed!

Swinging & Getting Dirty

We went to 2 different parks today. This morning we went to tot time where Ali made a popsicle stick flag, sang songs and played parade. Each kid had a percussion instrument and took turns leading all the other kids around the park playing. I was excited cause when in was Ali's turn she got creative and led the entire parade (only 12 kids or so) up then down the sliding board. Tonight we went to a huge park and played for a couple hours. Both kids had a blast. Sawyer thinks he is big stuff when he sits in the swing.
Ali got soooo dirty. Her bath water was milky tan at the end. Cute & Gross at thes same time!

Tribute to MJ

On Thursday I got the horrific news that my all time favorite music artist died. My Dad gave me the news over the phone. I could hardly believe it. I have a couple of purely superficial dreams and one of them was to see MJ in concert. Others include to see Cirque De Soliel in Vegas and to go to a Caribbean island someday and snorkel. I stayed a fan even through all the allegations of being a Pedo. This poor guy had no childhood, was abused, had a skin disease, and was just generally screwed up, but I don't think he ever hurt kids in that sick way. I love MJ and think he is the greatest music artist EVER. I will miss him and my kids will know his legacy. Ali already loves to dance to the "Coyote Song" AKA Thriller. (There is howling at the beginning of the song) Here's to you MJ. You will be missed and I will always have the coolest birthday cake that ever was.

35 Years of Wedded Bliss

Congrats to Phil and Sue (Curt's Parents) who celebrated 35 years of marriage on June 15th. We celebrated this past weekend as a family with lunch and presents. Phil really loves Sue...you can tell cause he is smiling in the picture! The AWESOME cake that Karen & Dan got in Philly at a bakery. YUM!
Decorations prior to the prelunch transfer inside due to rain.

Pretty Flowers

Pure Exersaucer Concentration

Sweet Curls