farewell

It isn't often that we have a party at work, but one of the office staff was leaving the company. It was a bittersweet day.

Good because we were having yummy cake.

And we weren't working.

And I got to play with Miss Madeline (a co-worker's daughter).

Please pray that I have enough strength, motivation, and energy to make it through the next month.

Elena's Birthday

For Elena's birthday, we went to the Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode Island. During most of the afternoon, the rain was heavy but didn't slow us down.

I thought I had bad hair days....

the elephant painted the walls

crossing her legs, what a lady

the sloth

giraffes 

my favorites - the sea lions

kangaroo!

little monkey - - tamarin 

the elephants

the monkeys

coming to a mailbox near you

I love technology. But I love handwritten notes and packages so much more. There is something so powerful in sending a thoughtful gift and it landing on a loved ones doorstep. 

Something that went over well at our house - - so we are passing a few along.

Essentials for my mother - candy, makeup, and a note.

And a few things for the little boy who has touched our heart. Connor will be two in a few weeks!! And we couldn't resist the presents in the yellow paper. I'll give you a little hint - - his wonderful mother (my best friend Sara) will appreciate them as well. Okay, so maybe not a great hint, but she reads our page so I don't want to spoil the surprise.

game day

Eric plays softball with our church league. Grace Fellowship has proven to be a team to beat. Not only out in the field, but also in team spirit.

(this was my craft surprise)

(little faith. her dad plays as well)

Mrs Becca

The Mason family

boo boos

a piece of driftwood in the sand got me really good...

eric was cooking with his shirt off...

but we are healing nicely

Eric in the tree

4th of July

July has arrived! The hydrangeas are in bloom and it is picnic season. 

We were invited to Becca & Ryan Mason's 4th of July picnic. 

(the boys found a baby bat)

our friend Heather and her lovely new daughter, Faith

the guys played horseshoes

nothing says fun more than a campfire, fireworks, and food

fireworks from our porch

we didn't have to go far to see the festivities

he wasn't invited, but this squirrel joined our picnic and ate the food

Eric in the tree (not at the same time as the squirrel)

hope your holiday was a blast