My Little girl getting so big and so fast!  This is her 2nd grade picture.

My wonderful husband and I

Labor Day weekend, Chris, Alexis & I went to the Lake Cabin at Chatcolet Lake.  We got to meet mom and dad up there.  

It was a wonderful time.  

For me, it brought back so many memories of when I was growing up.  Memories of going to the lake with some of my dearest friends!   My parents didn't have a tv or phone up there when we were kids.  They wanted us to have a good time AWAY from all that. 

Alexis was trying to fish with her toes....she put bread between them and waited and waited.....

Sitting area

Lake Cabin Kitchen

The Living room at the cabin!

Fish of Heyburn State Park

Christopher showing us all where we are at!   Lol....and look at those muscles in his arms.  :)

My beautiful little family!   We had such a wonderful trip to the lake cabin!  Alexis didn't want to leave and Chris wants to retire there! 

Alexis & Misty at Lentil Fest 2010

The last "full" day of daycare before School started, Maureen's took the kids up to Sunnyside for a picnic.   I went along and we all had a great time! 

My dear with his license in hand finally.  AMEN!  It was hard enough getting it.  Whoever thought it would be so tough to get a WASHINGTON Driver's License.   In our town, they were failing ALL the asians.  Go Figure!  Oh well, 3 times a charm.
It was worth the wait I guess.   Mom & dad gave us a car the day Chris got his license....thank you so much Mom & dad.   What a true blessing! 

I caught a little down time today....for some reason my legs were killin me from standing all day yesterday.  Then we had parent teacher meeting and silly me, I wore some heels to the meeting. 

These muffins were a little darker as I was over at my moms house when the timer went off.  Ooops, that's ok, they turned out fine.

My squash loaf.....ah, I love being a stay at home mommy!   And I love having my wonderful hubby enjoy and appreciate things!   Makes me just love him even more! 

The only muffin pan that I had was the jumbo muffin size...so if that tells you how many muffins I made!  They actually taste really yummy!

Part of the "yellow Squash" Batter mix.  I added chocolate chips to spice it up fro Alexis. 

Ok, apparently this is yellow squash.   For whatever reason I thought it was zucchini..  I was planning to make "zucchini" bread.   I did find out you can make squash bread.   And that is what I did.  I had 2 huge squash!  I have used one whole one and came out with 72 servings of bread.  4 loaves, and 20 muffins! 
What is up with me....feels like I am nesting or something.   I am not much of a cook but I am enjoying getting back into it. 

Blackie, after Alexis gave him some "Catnip"!    Too funny, he is Knocked out!  

My sweetie

Almost Halloween!!!!

Worked on a couple headbands, too!  Fun fun!

This one is pretty cute....I'd love to wear them myself!  :)  I am a total girlie girl, love to dress up and wear sparkle & glam!   However, I love to wear my fave, flannel pj's and a nice t-shirt! 

One of the 1st few bows I made....its ok, looks better after I ironed it.   I got this ribbon from my scrap-booking collection!

My friend, Dore' taught me how to make hair bows and it is so fun!  Thanks Dore'.   I can't wait to get more ribbon. 

I am so proud of Alexis.  She has been  an amazing daughter to raise.   I am so proud of her.    And honored to be her mommy!

Alexis' favorite thing to eat is the Fruit & walnut Salad at McD's.  At least it is healthy!  She rarely eats french fries. 

We had Open House at Franklin August 24th.   Alexis will be in the 2nd grade.  Hard to believe.  She loves school and is great at it.