Halloween Preview

Loving this today.  Very retro, very weird and makes me laugh each time I glance at it.  My daughter thought she was bad ass, but of course is now having costume remorse and wants to be a witch.  I am holding my own on this and refusing to buy another costume.  She found her old Dorothy costume and might go as that.  I think waitress with attitude is much more original and easier for her to pull off! Lars her is the amputee cop- not sure where his arm went but love it still. Happy Haloween!

Kindergarten!

I totally know I have more pictures of Kindergarten.  But I cannot find them right now. Coming soon!

Rainbow Cake- Picture Story....

7th Birthday

It will be important to remember that we had a completely inside party this year as it was 108 degrees on the day of your party.  Last week on your actual birthday it decided to rain (again- just like last year) but we did get in an hour and half or swimming. 

Today we decided to stay cool and see the movie Rio- it was adorable!  Everyone got a bag of candy to munch on during the movie.  Then it was off to Pizza Ranch for buffet and rainbow cake!  This was the second time I have made it and it was a bright and pretty surprise!

Happy birthday to my growing and beautiful daughter.  I am sad to see how you are no longer the little girl but you are becoming strong and independent and devkloping your own ideas and interests.  I can't wait to see who you grow up to be.  You told everyone at you church group that when you grew up you, "want to have fun and be an artist!"  I find your enthusiasm for joy contagious- I hope to never see this disappear!  Love you!
Mommy

Happy Fourth of July!

Boerner Time

What can I say, great town and even better people!  

We miss these guys dearly and Iowa City is not the same without them.  We loved getting to see their new life and it was a sad departure.  Seems real now somehow and I can't keep thinking that they will be back.  I am glad to have these people in my life and feel fortunate that they were such an important (shall I say - integral) part of my young childrens' lives.  

Jeff, Nora, Alice, Greta and little Hazel- your footprints left behind in Iowa are huge and will be difficult to fill.  However you are loved and will always be a part of our family.  You are welcome in our home anytime!

Excuse me while I go cry now.

Off to Camp

Ella has been kept very busy by her mother at not one but two girl scout camps.  One was easy (day camp) close to home- Hickory Hill.  The second was three days and 2 over nights about  one hour away at Camp Conestoga.  I was excited as was Ella.

Here are some pics of her on the day of departure.

Pigtails!  Yes - her shirt reads "Daisies have Attitude!" So true for this Daisy.

Ella and her buddy Samantha

I have not developed her pictures yet (can't wait!) But I picked her up around 3:30, drove home & arrived at 4:30.  she laid down and hugged daddy then promptly went to bed with no supper at 5:30.  I write this at 10:00 and she is still out cold.  I can't even get her shorts off her, she's sleeping so hard.  

Love this summer camp thing!

Summer Garage Sales Find

So, I have not been as diligent with garage sales as I was last summer.  I was very lazy last Friday and did not even check Craigslist or the PC to see if there were any Friday garage sales.  Well, I definietly missed the mother load. Some lady had size 7-8-9 all boutique and Boden name brand stuff. Exactly my kind of sale.  Her prices were also too good to be true. My friend Heather made a killing!!  I did get a few things the following day and I sent another friend to pick up the rest of the boutique stuff.

Here is what I did get.  Did I mention I spent a whopping $12 on all of it!  LOVE garage sales!

Vacay 2011- Part One

Ballet Performance 2011