So my friends and family can be up on life here in GR

'But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.'
1 Samuel 12.24

Monday, July 14, 2014

Snappin' Away!

My two faves relaxing

We're big fans of baby Winnie! Such a sweet girl

 Heath and 'Heath'


GPC! Whaddup homes?!



Probably discussing their conservative agenda.


A man and his car. Trouble, scope it out...

 ....annnnnnd back on the road!

World Cup fever!





Fireside Chats


Ahhh sweet summertime! and we've only just begun!

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Happy Birthday America!

We celebrated in true West Michigan style - along the shores of Lake Michigan with family, friends, and fireworks!


Fun on the beach while we waited for the Fireworks, it was a perfect night for it!





The moon was so bright!


 s'mores!

We celebrated Mom T's bday too


And had a condo tennis tourney!






We spent the rest of the weekend with our 'unaccompanied minor' nieces and nephew who flew in from DC!  Such summer fun!!

Monday, July 7, 2014

TM18YOSWNBIS

No, I didnt just twinkle my fingers on the keyboard in the 'Post Title' line and leave it. This a new topic that has been brewing for sometime now, and it's time, TM18YOSWNBIS needs a voice.

I remember reaching an age, about 20-24, when remembering 10 years ago was actual real remembering, not just things people told me happened. That was kinda weird.  Now, I believe I've reached another level of aging. (Go ahead and scoff, that's fine.)

For a while now, I've found myself saying things and then thinking, 'was that me?' I cant believe I just complained about the cost of health insurance, or commented that you just cant find a summer skirt that's a decent length and not too skimpy, or I'm asking a high schooler to install emoticons on my phone because I just cant figure it out, etc. Again, kinda weird.

But is it just me? So I commented on this to a few friends similar in age, and they agreed, they've had similar recent experiences, thus, we bring you:

Things My 18 Year Old Self Would Not Believe I'm Saying

Here's a good one from Karla in reference to grocery shopping.  She didnt even let out a Jr High giggle when she said it:

'They were the most beautiful breasts you've ever seen.'

Or here's another from Tory, my jock friend, this was in reference to his daughter's doll that was beeing wheeled through the crowd in a stroller. Someone asked the little girl what the doll's name was, with zero hesitation and complete seriousness he said:

'Oh that baby doll's name is Anabelle.'

Or just the other night, my husband (weird!), looked at his watch and said:

'Well, it's getting late, it's about 9:30, I think we should head home'

Sometimes I dont even notice when these things are said. And then it hits me.
Who am I?!

Tell me we're not alone! Has this happened to anyone else?

Thursday, July 3, 2014

First Birthday Party

Janelle had never had an American birthday party. Well we werent about to let her birthday go by without fixing that! Besides, it's just another reason for cake, games, and presents! No brainer! We stuck to the essentials.

Food and friends


Game time!



Hop, Pop, and Run!



 Cake! Yum!


Gifts :)

Happy Birthday! and best wishes to you and your family in the next months and years. You've been a gift to us over the last year!

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Calm down neighbors

We're not moving, just coordinating
I've long thought my garage was totally blah. White, white, and white. Meanwhile, Kelsey herself is quite darling; yellow and red with white trim. Well, thanks to my Full Service husband, now it all matches! and it looks so great!



Happy Homeowners!

And on a side note, remember this? We've come so far! Squee!