Lately...

Wowie, July 31st you came too quickly...
Mom and dad flew in  from Wyoming last Thursday. I decided when I snatched them up from the airport that I was going to play a little trick on them...

After a few hours of pretending that, that sweet little pup was mine o' mine- I finally broke down and told the truth. He was infact just visiting Auntie Lauren for the afternoon (thank you Courtney). Let me tell you they were very veryy veryyy relieved...

This little goober came over to visit when we got home from the airport- 

He loved his new shirt, belt and cowboy boots from Jackson Hole, WY.

Sunday after church---

We froze corn.

 A lot of corn.

 30 dozen ears of corn.

 Jackson loved it.

 We ended up with 75 quart sized bags- not bad for a couple of amateurs. 

 At the end of the day this man was all "corned" out...

MND

This week Monday Night Dinner consisted of pulling weeds, a pizza party and...exploding targets. I suppose you can never rule anything out in this family. Uncle Mark was the instigator, shocking right?! 

I must say it was frightening- even with my ears plugged-_-

But once the crowds died down, I showed them boys a thing or two.

& it's times like those that I wished my mother had named me Annie-_-

& baby makes three

Did ya hear the news?
Did ya, did ya??
hmm, hmm, hmm???
A new little person is going to join the Skinner family.
Yippie kia yay, golly gee willikers, my oh my- there's a bun in the oven.
Chris and Alison are expecting...
January 15th.
As in baby makes three! 
Do ya know what that means?
Do ya, do ya??
That means I am going to be an auntie.
For the 1st time.
A real one. 
Hmmm...
Auntie Lauren- I could get used to that.

On another note- 

Mom and dad had a lovely 30th wedding anniversary (for those of you who care). They said there was only one thing missing... me, go figure.

We ordered them room service...

 & had a Facetime date- thank goodness for modern technology.

&&& a few snapshots from the/(my) month of July...

Just hangin' in my wigwam.

 Oy Vey...

Pool Party

 Oh Martha, you get me every time...

"Happy moments praise God. Every moment thank God."

What do you feed your babies for dindin hmm?!

Well that's no good for my babies...

Forever & Ever Amen

She was 18- he was 22. They were young and in love so they married- it was that simple. July 17th- thirty years ago today they said their vows. I wasn't there to witness it (of course) but I often look at the photos- she was breathtaking in her long white dress and him, handsome as can be. Thirty years and four children later and they're still going strong- still head over heels. They have set quite the example- through thick and thin- for better or for worse. What an accomplishment- what a great love story. Happy 30th anniversary mom and dad, I love you both very much!

"I'm gonna love you forever & ever amen."

Oh My Squash

Since last week I've noticed a few more of my plants have been sabotaged. My four legged friend thinks he has found the jackpot, not for long Little Bunny FoFo- I'm onto you now. Thank goodness for brothers & their boyish ways- I may have learned a thing or two.

Oh my squash 

Remember that time I told you we were re-everythin' my bedroom?! No, it's still not 100% but we're making progress. Last week they put up new trim- & what a difference a day makes. 

&&& some weekend snapshots...

Birthday Dinner @ Sakura Garden

Someone else had a birthday last week- 

Happy "1st" year little miss Adalyn Blake.

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to.

It was a lovely time...

"C'mere Deer"

"Nobody puts baby in corner."

Happy Thursday,

The Swiss Miss