HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!

 We got Daddy the floor mats for the truck he's been wanting and because my hubby is no good with surprises...we gave them to him Friday night.  I cleaned the truck yesterday morning and put them in and they fit great!!  I think we will love them!  He took a break this morning from getting the pool up to have some brunch we made for him.  Steak, eggs, bacon...mmm!!!  And then Maddie and I were off to her last performance.  Miaya stayed behind with Daddy to help him with the pool because I was volunteering again today.  I got everything all ready for supper before I left because we were having Grandpa, Gramma, Uncle Donnie and the kids over after they finished watching Maddie's show!!  We had a very busy but great weekend with 2 very tired little girls. 

Happy Father's day to all of you Dad's out there!! 

A day filled with dance!

 We bought tickets to watch Maddie dance today, once this afternoon and once tonight.  Nana was with us for both shows and for tonight's show, Papa and Lisa as well as Uncle Pat, Auntie Brandy, Jacob and Mason were all in the audience too! 

 

 She shines up there and we love to watch her, so full of confidence, performing in front of many strange faces.  Our baby is growing up and we are so very proud of her!!

 

Dance Recital Weekend!!

is upon us and we have a very excited lady here!  She performs in all 4 shows over the weekend (and rehearsed last night!) and she is ready!  She has come so far, not only this past year but since she started dancing years ago.  Watching her on stage still makes my eyes water, she makes us so proud!!  I was with her tonight volunteering and she did awesome!!!!

Rocking her baby

HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY TO GRAMMA SHIRLEY!!!!

 
 My little helper was busy in the kitchen today.  She made cupcakes, taste tested the batter and help me shred some carrots!  She is really good to help with anything in the kitchen, she can stay there all day, talking and helping.

 However, I did leave her unattended for a very brief 3 1/2 minute phone call and when I came back, I sensed by her giggles that she was doing something she shouldn't have.  I asked her 3 times and when she wouldn't look at me, I knew!  She was licking the leftover batter out of the bowl, no biggie right?!  Well, she didn't use her fingers, or a spoon, she stuck her whole face in and used her tongue.  Nice.  She had it in her hair, on her forehead, face shirt!  It was funny and how can you give her trouble?  I just asked her to use a spoon next time.

We delivered the cupcakes, after decorating them, to the neighbours who were hosting a little party for Shirley!!  Everyone loved them and we enjoyed a visit too!!

Rest peacefully

 We gathered today surrounded by many friends, old and new, to say good bye to an old friend, taken so young.  Kirk, the gentleman on the far left in this picture taken at our wedding.  
So many emotions wash over us when someone we know passes away, but at our age I guess we still feel a little "invincible" and take many days for granted, we think we are too young and death is for the elderly.  This was a very hard day for many, an emotional roller coaster that seemed to last for days. 
Hold your loved ones close, tell them you love them, reach out and help someone and if they refuse, reach harder. 

May you rest in peace Kirk, gone but never forgotten.

Maiden Voyage!!

 Daddy took the girls out yesterday for the first ride in our new boat but today is my first ride!  We had friends over and Uncle Donnie, Auntie Kelly and the kids joined us too with their boat. 

 Daddy had to get in the water and the kids liked it but it was too chilly for this chick and for the little girls too. 

 

 Summer is such a relaxing time of year, we love it!!  When we got back, we headed to Kelly's trailer for dinner, which they served us!!  (When she asked me earlier in the week if we wanted to join them for supper my response was HELL ya, we've never turned down a meal that we didn't have to cook!!)