Salsa!

It is 11:09 pm and what are we doing? Canning the first batch of salsa, of course! Bet this guy never dreamed of doing this 13 years ago... Tonight it was his idea.

Celebrating!!

Tonight we are celebrating 13 years of wedded bliss with dinner at Falconer Vineyards. What a beautiful night!!

Thirteen Years Ago Today...

...we were sharing our vows, celebrating with family and friends, laughing and dancing in the street at the county fair. 

Look at the gifts  we have been blessed with during our thirteen years of marriage.  Happy Anniversary, Mark.  Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be...  I love you!

T-Ball

 Before he makes it to the Major League, I thought I better document James' first offical baseball experience.  Jame has been playing T-Ball since the beginning of June and has been loving every game.  His skills have really grown over the summer and so has his love for the game.  Even on the hottest summer days, James has played with a smile, his enthusiasm undeterred by the heat.  Mark has helped as a coach and the girls and I have made it to almost every game. He's had lots of fans attend his games to cheer him on.  Special thanks to Grandma Judy and Grandpa Jim, Grandpa O., Bryce, Brennen, Auntie Karla, Kurt and other friends for being part of his fan club.  He will be bummed when the season ends on Wednesday.  I have loved watching my little boy grow up on the ball field this summer. 

 I love this kid!

My favorite sports star!!

Ella's working hard at the fair!

A Blue for Blossom & Ella!

It's the 4-H dairy show today for Ella. Ella and blossom are hanging out after their class. They both did great!

It's a Purple Day for Ella Too!!

Ella just earned a champion ribbon on her bunny, a Holland Lop Senior Doe.