WOW, June 14th since my last blog. Thank you to my friends and family who reminded me to update it! I guess the summer took over a bit...the boys took a two week trip (with the camera, thus thwarting by blogging efforts for a while!) Bella and I managed to sneak in a small trip to Kentucky. Yes, Bella got her "wings". She did well... thank goodness that Nana and Papa also were with us to lend a hand! Bella enjoyed trying to pull the persons hair in the seat in front of her! And we found out that the droning of the airplane engine does NOT put her to sleep! But she was a good passenger, enjoying the view from the window and flirting with anyone fortunate enough to pass her by! Kentucky was....(surprisingly :-) beautiful. With temps only around 75 or so, and a lot of rain, it was a nice change from the dry, hot weather we are used to here in Colorado. As for the rest of our summer......well, we were able to catch a Charlie Daniels concert! That was great fun. At 72 years young he still can put on a fine show. James, Cole and I also were blessed to see Casting Crowns, a wonderful Christian band, right here in Rifle CO! Bella went to her first parade, also! But time seems to slip away, and we have not even had a chance to use one of her 4 bathing suits and lounge at the pool! Maybe next week. Since school starts the middle of August, we are in a rush to fit in more summertime moments! It seems like it takes only a blink of an eye and the snow begins to fall! I hope all have at least enjoyed some watermelon, corn on the cob, sun, fun, the smell of Coppertone on your skin or any other summertime treat that makes us feel like kids again. Lord knows, at 40, with 2 teens, a middle schooler and an almost one year old, ready to walk and tear up the house... I NEED IT!
Our sidewalk chalk Masterpiece, with grammatical correction! (I before E, except after C........)
Jesse, reading "Pat the Bunny" to Isabella. Thank You, cousin Lydia! I really like this book!!
Isabella with her Papa! (and MY GOODNESS, is Papa one of her most favorite people!!) swinging on the porch in KY, learning how to wave "HI" to the passing cars!
Ah, yes. Inducted in the the
"Norman Women Hall of Fame!"
Isabella is the newest member of
the most powerful, amazing (and
often times feared) band of sprited women on the planet.
And, Yes, my wonderful Aunts...I promise I will learn to "ROAR" for you!Love,
Isabella
"Uncle Carmel.....Great Bones!!!!"
Jesse, I said you could take home a souvenier....not cousin Maggie!!!
Well, I guess it's not a reunion until you can get the big, sweaty group photo of all the cousins! I didn't think it was OK to show devil horns in the bible belt...........hmmmmmm.
Jesse's big 10th....an on the road birthday, fit for my "king for a day!"
Happy 10th to our sweet Jesse Bear!! We love you!
