Your Basic Memorial Day

This year our Memorial Day was standard fare. 

No trip or huge house project undertaking, just time at the lake, time with family and friends, biking, parade, etc.

Kinda like ordering scrambled eggs, toast, and bacon for breakfast; basic, but always good.

Friday and Saturday we were in South Haven. We poked through town including the Farmer's Market in the morning, biked, and then went for a boat ride in the afternoon.

Monday I dropped Peter off at the airport and then caught the tail end (as in: the firetrucks at the very end) of the Standale parade which included the flyover pictured below, and then spent a very nice afternoon with my pseudofamily - just love lazy days with them.

When I got home I honored my Veteran by giving his house a thorough cleaning. ;)

Glamorous! Glamorous!

40 Years of Luv

On May 17th we were able to celebrate my parents 40 years of luv! 

It was a great day at church, lovely surprises throughout the day, and a delicious brunch with family.

The best part to me was to see how much they enjoyed being surrounded with their family and friends, what a gift!

We're so thankful for them and were so glad to celebrate all weekend long!

A Grand Ol' Party

Peter's dad has always been politically active in Kalamazoo County and was recently recognized by the GOP for his work and support.  For us that translated into an evening out, free dinner, and a speech from the house majority leader. Alright, alright!

Congrats dad!

A Good Day's Work

Once again while I was out and about, Peter improved our fighting position here on Kelsey. 

We now have a great looking fire pit in our backyard!

Ta Daaaaaa!

Ahh kickin' back around our fire :)

Thanks Marv for your help, who's coming over!?

Cookie time, time, time

In honor of my parent's 40th anniversary I under took my greatest cookie challenge yet: 

cookies for church cookie time.  

The big leagues. :)

Bake

Ice - so pretty when the color swirls into the icing!

 Paint

Bedazzle

 Voila!

They're fun to create and I love the reactions!
A labor of love and a lovely labor. 

Doubling Down

On Mother's Day Peter and I doubled down and saw both moms and two grandmas too - whew!

Gift time and a photo bomb from Peter

Do you know what they say about coordinated families? Me either, but I'll bet it's good. :)

Carrot cake is for mothers. We brought this one to Peter's mom and shared with the rest of his fam too. Great reviews again on this recipe. yum!

Happy Mother's Day 2015!

Nine years running

This year marked nine years of participating in the River Bank Run with my girl Kari!

No matter the event we always have fun!