Make a Little Room

Well, it's a good thing Anya and Benjamin are adding another place to the table!

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And we might need an extra-wide crosswalk for our next outing!

And we are definitely going to need to find a bigger swing set!

(Yes, every swing in this picture is occupied by our family!)

Because ...

this sweet quartet ...

just became a quintet!

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Welcome to the family Baby Daniel!

We can't wait to meet you!

Love,

Ada Marie, Benjamin, Mommy, & Daddy

More Food ... But this time it's healthy!

fresh figs & blueberries from our backyard ...

whole wheat bagel + light whipped cream cheese

+ blueberries & figs

= yummy breakfast

grilled sweet & spicy chicken quesadillas

with homemade peach salsa!

healthy & delicious!

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Daddy is not usually a fan of Mommy's healthy recipes ...

but he LOVED these quesadillas & peach salsa ...

They are definitely going to become a family favorite!

;-)

Look Out World!

Happy Birthday Daddy: A Journey of Food

Daddy requested several items for his birthday menu.

Since we were out of town for the actual day,

we are trying to catch up ...

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California Rolls

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Birthday Cake

Make a wish!

Daddy's favorite kind of cake: Mochachino!

Birthday Breakfast Crepes!

Raspberry-Lemon are Daddy's Favorite!

Gathered for Birthday Dinner #1!

Shrimp Pasta Salad with Goat Cheese & Spinach

Fudge Raspberry Tarts

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Daddy really enjoyed his birthday.

Besides eating all weekend,

we played several board games,

& he got to pick out a new video game!

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And guess what? Next weekend we have another party planned with some friends!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

We love you!

Family Fun Night: Welcome to the Hotel Alabama

So, this week we did Family Fun Night in a hotel room ...

We blew up balloons, had treats, and colored pictures!

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Daddy brought us takeout!

And we had a lot of fun together!

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Ada enjoyed decorating with stickers ...

But, Benjamin was a little worn out from all the excitement!

Cow Day

So, in case you didn't know.

"Cow Day" was July 11.

That means if you dress like a cow, Chick-fil-a will

give you a FREE meal (of your choice)!

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We had some funny cows ...

Some cute cows ...

& one very pretty little cow!

Benjamin was asleep when we got there ...

we put a hat on him & they still gave him a free meal ...

David was happy to eat it for him!

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Happy Cow Day!

Daddy Daughter Date: Cars 2

I was thrilled to go to the movies with Daddy to see Cars2.

I also got to pick out a book to remember the occasion.

Now I call our car "Lightening McQueen."

Laundry Bandit

Hurray!

Update on Mommy:

She has now lost a total of 16 pounds since seminary graduation.

It is not easy to eat healthy and exercise while traveling, but we're doing our best!

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She's now down 3 dress sizes with just 2 more sizes to go!

Pictures coming soon ... ;-)

Say Cheese!

Happy 4th of July!

Cuteness Overload

Again, these cute outfits are from

Collie Ollie Designs!

http://www.collieolliedesigns.com/

4th of July Party

We were all ready for the party ...

And we started to get a little silly ...

And then Daddy started making faces to get us to smile ...

We kept watching for Grammie, Gramps, and Ompak to come!

We were waiting rather impatiently ...

But we sure did look cute ...

And we were very happy ...

Benjamin had a cookie while we waited ...

That is his favorite way to pass the time.

Then we heard a car outside!

And we jumped for joy!

Everything was ready ...

The table was decorated ...

and then our guests arrived ...

and we had a fun cookout ...

(oops, where's Benjamin?)

He's crusin' around ... since he started walking we can't keep him in one place very long!

:-)