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.

Easy Freezer Meals: Cook One Day Per Month

Easy Freezer Meals: Cook One Day Per Month

I think I was 4 or 5 here.....This is at our lake cabin.  I used to call it home when I was little! 

This is the picture that Alexis' cousins thought was her. 
Alexis told me, wow, that does look like me, mom!

This is my First grade photo!  I just love the plaid button up!

So, while aunt Mary was here for her visit, we went thru all our old pictures.  I got all my baby photos and childhood photos. 
I've been having a great time looking at them all. 
Alexis' cousin keeps saying; what are you doing in this photo, Alexis....She says; thats not me, its my mom!

Organically grown Squash from my brother's garden!   YUMMMM!!

Unloading from the Tractor to the Semi.  This is wheat!

A day at the farm with Chris....thanks Chris for taking the kids on a ride!

Chris was using the tractor to load the Semi's with Wheat!  Mary B, Catalina and Alexis rode in the tractor with Chris while Mom and I stayed back and I took Photo's!

Out at Chris' house on the farm.   Alexis is walking with Ike.  We got to pick Rasberries, squash that was HUGE!
It is always so nice to go out to the farm back to the simple things in life! 

Alexis was a little apprehensive getting on the horse herself but once she did,  she had a nice ride.

Out at the farm.....Alexis and Catalina walking with Emma and Sundrop over by the house.   I braided the girls hair and they looked sooooo cute!

My husband got his second job working at Mcdonald's.....He is the best hubby ever, working 2 jobs and sometimes 18 hours straight just so I can stay home with Alexis full time! 
Chris, Alexis and I love you very much!  You are the best husband ever!

Alexis got to ride Emma's horse, Sundrop!   Thanks Emma

Alexis playing basketball with Chris down at the park just below mom & dad's!

Alexis at the mini waterfall here in Pullman....we went for a nice walk with Uncle Matt and Catalina after dinner at Swilly's!

Alexis & Novalie making pillow cases at Novalies Birthday party!   Alexis had sooooo much fun at her party.  She probably would have had even more fun if she didn't have 2 ear infections.   Dore' is a fabulous mom and I'm excited to see what kind of party she has next year!  :)

Dore' had the best birthday party for her little girl!   She is such a good mommy!   I am blessed to have her as my friend!!
And Alexis is so blessed to have Novalie in her life as well....hope they are in the same class this upcoming year!

Aw, my good friend, Dore' ~~We had so much fun this night, didn't we!!!  

Charmian and Jim at the Club!

Alexis sportin her cute lil' swimsuit at Reaney Park

Class of 1990 at CHS in Colton, WA

Class of 1990

My friend Kathy and I, it was so good to see you Kat!

Chris and I at my 20 year reunion!  We had a weekend long reunion.  It was great visiting with my classmates! 

My 2 little sweetheart's!   Love you both so much!  

Alexis and Chris in the pool......she had so much fun this day.   Chris is working 2 jobs now so we had to go and pick him up ....I didn't want to get back in the pool.  So i thought I'd just take a couple pictures!

We have been blessed with a few days of summer...we were lucky to go to the pool twice so far.  Alexis still hasn't had swim lessons yet so she is using this life vest thingy!  It is helping her learn how to dog paddle though so I guess it is working!
She sure didn't get her water skills from me.   I am like a fish in the water and she is more like a cat in the water.  Hopefully things will improve!
I am guessing that it may be because I was so careful to not get water in her eyes as a baby, and now she hates to have water in her eyes!

Dore' and I took Alexis and Novalie to the arcade.  The girls have so much fun playing in the ball pit and playing the kids games!

I think at this visit, Alexis earned about 150 tickets....it bought her about $3 worth of things....but hey, they had so much fun!
=)

I had my 20 year reunion on July 2nd 2010.  WOW!!  I don't feel that old!  This is the Colton Wildcat logo!

Alexis at Novalie 7th birthday party!