party at the neighbors

I am certain that most students will miss school on Monday. There was an obscene amount of alcohol consumed this weekend. Our neighbors aka Theta Xi are awfully quiet today. I believe most of them are still in bed with wicked hangovers. I am certain that climbing on the roof of a second story building while wasted is the least of their risky behavior.

Recipe for a fun weekend

1. Take one supportive husband who picks up all of the slack on the home front
   
2. Add one daughter with amazing friends that kidnap her and throw her a surprise party
3. Escape Fri. afternoon to Sonoma to pick up Amy, my BFF for 38 years (not that were that old or even close!)
4. Do a lot of shopping, laughing, talking , reminiscing, and eating (we only see each other once in a blue moon so we have to fit a lot in)
5. Spend a day in the city doing more of item # 4
   
6. Try to figure out a way to make it last longer!!

Amy is one of those friends that no matter how long it has been, we can just pick right up where we last left off like we've never been apart. Hannah was amazed and how much we are alike. Amy is my alter ego: professional business gal with a wardrobe that would make anyone envious. She always looks fabulous, is always fun and always there for me. Thanks Amy for the great times that we share. How about Dallas in the fall?

Adorable new purchases

How Sweet is this?

It is great to have talented friends that sale great things! This is a new family tradition-it's funky and fun and green (as in reusable). Just doing my part to help my world and my friends business. She would love to do a custom banner for you. Check her out by clicking here!
Thanks Jessica, it's adorable!

Can My Princess be turning 14?

I can hardly believe that she will be 14! I can't imagine this household without our "Lissidoll" Even though Braden is still telling her to be quiet, he wouldn't know what to do without her either! It is so much fun to have a daughter. Hannah is sweet, sassy,responsible, funny, helpful, smart, kind, fashionable, and clever to name just a few of her qualities. We are so glad that she is part of this family!!

Miss Obedient

I thought this picture was a hoot! This darling teacher is Dr. Sophia Yin. We call her the "dog whisperer". Maisy is the star in her movies that she is doing for training other vets. Maisy has gone to Dr. Yins for a sleepover and to play with her good pal Jonsie (Dr. Yin tells us that Jonsie is much naughtier than Maisy) The dogs all look so obedient in this picture, Dr. Yin tells me it's good it didn't show the few minutes before this moment. If you need dog tips this web sight is great. Just click here for some good advice! I only wish she helped with naughty children also!

P.S.

This is the adorable cake that Shawn and Parker did for the"feller's cake bake" in scouts. It was in Feb. but I just ran across the pictures and thought is was to great not to show! The Theme for the Scout Birthday was "Chinese New Year". Scouting is on our minds a lot right now as Parker is just finishing up his Webelos, Duty to God and Arrow of Light. Oh, and I should mention this is his last Pinewood Derby Car, and as in prior years it will probably race while the paint is still wet! Don't worry Shawn, you can do a car with Chan next year, by the time our scouting years are done, you will learn to love making the cars! O.K., maybe not!