Pull Up a Chair

As if 6 chairs at our dinner table isn't enough, it appears we are going to be needing one more.

It looks so innocent at this point....but don't turn your head!

Because he is paying attention.....

And then if you don't look then this is what happens.

But if you really aren't paying attention...the big dummy gets right up on top of the table.
You would think that those short little legs would keep him out of things... and you would be correct....however, it's that long body that gets him into lots of trouble (and on kitchen tables)!

A Dozen Years

This August, Bryan and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. Twelve years!! Bryan says it only feels like 20. We have never made a huge deal out of anniversaries, as a matter of fact we have actually forgotten it a couple of times! I wanted to do something special but I didn't really do anything about it (typical me), so my friend stepped in. My friend Suzy told me to get a babysitter and meet her at the bridge at 8pm. That was all we knew.

We arrived just as the sun was setting and there was Suzy and her husband waiting for us and a blanket and picnic basket lying on the grass. She planned a romantic, quiet picnic dinner for just the two of us!!! It was such a nice surprise!!

Our view!

Our dinner! Complete with a fresh picked bouquet of roses from Suzie's daughter.

It was so quiet and peaceful.....and quiet. It was probably our nicest anniversary to date. Thank you, Suzie for making our day so special!!

Happy Birthday

....to my grandma Bagley today.

It's so weird to not have her here to celebrate with us. I hope she is celebrating big up in heaven today!

The Big Dummy

Being the good friend that I am ;) I was helping my friend look for a new dog while she was here visiting. While looking, I found and fell in love with this basset hound at the animal shelter. I went and visited him and then thought about it for a couple of days. Then I went back. I know, I never should have gone back! But I'm glad I did. We brought Ed home with us. The kids fell in love with him and he loves the kids. He is particularly Alexis' best friend. He loves Alexis!!! He follows her everywhere and sleeps with her. He adores her. Alexis has done very well at taking care of him. She feeds and waters him and takes him for a walk daily.


Although he came with the name, Ed, he has earned the nickname of "Big Dummy". Look at those eyes, come on. How could you not call him that?

Aside from eating some garbage and some accidents in the house, he really has been a great dog. He has a great personality and he is awesome with the kids. I am really glad that the big dummy is part of our family!

Yeah, he doesn't believe that he should have to sleep on the floor. Why would you sleep on the floor when there are perfectly good couches and beds in the house??

My Birthday

This year for my birthday, my mom took me out to lunch at one of my new favorite restaurants, Eagles, on Main Street. It was a lot of fun. She made me a "cake" out of baberuth bars (they are sort of like a rice crispy treat) and Lisa and her kids came along too.

After the delicious lunch, we watched the kids play in the fountains on Main Street.

I had a great birthday and the kids had a blast playing in the fountains!

Dierkes Lake and Shoshone Falls

After the birthday party we headed over to Shoshone Falls and Dierkes Lake

~ut oh! someone upset the princess!~

~Alexis liked it~

~Brittany, my mom, Logan and Jordan~

~looks like Logan was replaced by Brookie~

~Angie and Alec, with his twin Colby peeking in the shot~

~bill and dad~

~the princess~

~Logan. He must've been telling a good story~

~And then Bill locks his keys in the car. He was too much of a man to call a locksmith. NO! don't do that! It took a little time and patience but by dang he got in!~

~Jordan didn't appreciate the company of the Canadian geese at Dierkes~

~but they didn't stay away for long~

~they all walked around the dock on the lake~

Brooklyn Turns 4!!!

Grandma Bagley's funeral was on Brooklyn's birthday so we decided to celebrate her 4th birthday the following day while we were in the canyon for our photo shoot.

~the birthday girl!!~

~she wanted a Belle cake, and grandma Haney delivered!!~

~her and her buddy, Colby~

~opening presents~

~Logan was just as excited about her presents as she was~

~pinata fun!!~

~Brittany cleaned up on candy!!~

~Mady was happy with just a sucker!~