Monday, August 24, 2009

whirlwind weekend

Believe it or not, besides Julia's birthday party, we had several more parties to attend over the weekend. I'm actually sort of relieved the weekend is over, if you can imagine that...

Saturday day Sophie had a swimming party to go to and while she was there we mosied on over to the Lafayette Peach Festival for some cobbler & peach smoothies...it was a scorcher so the smoothies really hit the spot after standing in line for the 20 minutes it took to get them!!

Then Saturday night was a party for my good friend Patty's 40th birthday. We grew up together and it's hard to believe we're both turning 40...she still looks the same to me and whenever I look at her I can't help thinking of kick-the-can and sleepovers and riding bikes all over creation. My memories of her keep me young at heart and I'm thankful she's still in my life!! The girls had a wonderful time dancing on the balloon-filled dance floor.

Sunday was a day of rest for sure--we had to gear up for yet another fun party. Susan's boyfriend, Jeff turned 50 so he had a fancy party in the boat house at Washington Park...there were paddle boats and bike surry rides, a catered dinner, touching speeches honoring the birthday boy and a fanciful cake. A good time was had by all!



Friday, August 21, 2009

Six

Happy Birthday Julia!!!

More birthday pics...
Ribs, surprises & wishes...


Sunday, August 16, 2009

Party Time

Julia is turning 6 on Friday. I told her she's not allowed to do that, but she just refuses to listen to reason. So we threw her a party today anyway--an old school, stay-at-home party. There was no rec center or bowling alley, no paint ball guns or paddle boats as is the custom these days...just some good old fashioned fun.
We decorated cupcakes...

Had a treasure hunt or two (one for the big kids & one for the littler ones) with clues all over the yard/neighborhood...


Water balloons galore...


And good old party games...

Something tells me it was a success...



Now...how will I talk her out of turning seven next year...???!

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Vail Pics

Whew--finally I have a chance to post a few pics from our Vail trip last week. We had a great time, as usual! The city bus, the shopping, the gondola, the parks, the gelato...oh, the gelato!! Not to mention the fabulous company!! Fun, fun, fun!!
Betty Ford Alpine Garden--we LOVE the stone birds!!

My little photogs!!

Atop Vail Mountain

Rocky Mountain High

Rocky Mountain Higher--gulp--Julia was waaaaaay up there

Footloose & fancy free in the creek

Thanks Grandma Bonnie!!!!! Can't wait until next year!!

Friday, August 7, 2009

Busy Week!

Tues-Thurs:
-Fabulous Vail trip (photos to follow)
Yesterday:
-Our 15th(!) wedding anniversary!!
-Picked up our shiny, newly repaired Rondo from the auto body shop
Today:
-Radio Frequency Ablation. Go me. (I'll spare you the photos but there is a fun video on this website if you're not too squeamish)
http://www.vnus.com/physician-info/radiofrequency-ablation.aspx