Summer Time=Pool Time

Since the pool has been in, we've spent lots of time catching up on our rays and swimming time. A lot has been done since the last pool pictures were posted and now all Dad is waiting for is to put the fence in and get some landscaping done! Not to mention he also got a spa/hot tub/jacuzzi (whatever you may call it) and its been delivered and hooked up near the back patio where a gate will be put in. So....this is basically the reason there hasn't been many posts since the 4th! We're always at Mom and Dad's! I'm sure they love it and I know we absolutely do. Every day when Emaline gets up she says, "Mom, going to Pepere's pool?". Good thing the little lady loves the water.

Happy Birthday Memere!

Here is a little happy birthday message for my grandmother, Memere. Her actual birthday was Monday and she is 82 years young! It was so great having her here for my dad's birthday celebration and having her spend time with the new little ones. Can't wait to see you again Memere!

She even won the big pot at bingo last weekend, $180! I told her it was her special birthday winnings...way to go Memere! I hope you enjoy the rest of your week. Wish we were there to celebrate with you.

Fourth of July 2008

I was a very bad mother this Fourth and didn't take ANY pictures of our family! I must admit that I was under the weather though, with a terrible head/chest cold thanks to my lovely husband. It was a pretty low-key holiday weekend for The Littles. Emaline and I were supposed to go to a party at our friends Conor and Tricia's place, but I just couldn't muster up the energy. Josh had to work anyways, so we ended up going over to my parents' house (really so they could play with Emaline while I slept or vegged on the couch ;-) and BBQ'd. Then, luckily for my little lady we all got into the car and drove over to Chesterfield Mall to watch some fireworks. I wasn't exactly sure how Emaline was going to react, but I figured, she might as well get used to them, right? I even bought her her own little red folding chair to sit and eat her snacks while watching the light show. She did really well and danced in the parking lot in front of our chairs and loved every minute of other people paying attention to her. When the first fireworks went off, she was a little leery and came to sit on Mama's lap, but she quickly turned around and reveled in this essential part of our country's Independence Day.

Then, the rest of the weekend was spent at home, not doing ANYTHING. I even called in sick to work on Sunday. Thankfully, I'm getting back to normal and ready for this confounded pool to be completely finished so I can start on my laps...

Dad's 60th Birthday Bash

We had a great day for Dad's 60th Party. It was perfect weather for eatin', drinkin' and spending some time together. Unfortunately, the pool was no where near done, so it turned out to be his "big hole in the ground" party. But we had a good time anyways! The family all came out from California to make it an awesome celebration. We set up a tent with tables and chairs out back by the patio and Dad grilled himself. He said he didn't want anything fancy, just family and friends by his side! We played washers (I'm learning to be very good at this game) and also indulged in a few games on the Wii. That really was hilarious, its such a good time when you've got four players whacking the tennis ball around or out driving one another on Mario Kart.

After the party died down and most went home, we had an outdoor movie on the patio. Dad really does have a sweet set up out back. He bought an LCD projector awhile ago for the business and hooked it up to the DVD player and speakers outside. There is a big wall out there where he put his movie screen and he even has a popcorn machine in the sun room! You can't beat comfortable seating and fresh popcorn for a movie. We ended up watching 'Jumper' with Hayden Christiansen. It was fast pasted and action packed, but the ending was a little up in the air. Anyways, I hope Dad had a great day and week spent with the family! Here are a few more pictures: