Big Bear Get-Away

To enjoy some of the remaining Summer days, Derek and I headed off to Big Bear for an extended weekend - dogs in tow.

One of Monkey and Shasta's favorite activities was watching the squirrels run back and forth. They loved their quick running from tree to roof and the squirrel chatter:




Saturday morning we stopped by the "Loggers' Jubilee", an event that is part of Old Miners' Days:





Sunday we got in some horseback riding - great fun!!!





My honey and me (riding Hombre and Cruiser):



An afternoon walk by the lake...there is a mother duck and some babies in the middle of the picture:



We had a WONDERFUL time! Thanks to our folks for letting us use the cabin!!!

Readability?

Well, my sister had this on her blog (and I want to do everything she does!!!!!) - so I put in my blog. My sister talks mostly about her two kids but apparently writes at a post-grad level. Me.....apparently I write our blog at an elementary level -- not sure if I should be proud or offended! :)

Jenna's Wedding - Pt. 1

Sunday, July 20, my cousin Jenna got married. We were so excited to celebrate with her and it was a fun time for ALL of the family -- here are some pictures:



My cousin Adam & Grandma:
My cousin Spencer & Aunt Pam:

My Uncle Gary & Jenna:

Jenna's Wedding - Pt. 2

A few reception pictures:


Derek & Mark (my brother-in-law):


Randy & Staci (my brother and sister-in-law):



And I never want to miss the opportunity to love on my nieces and nephew - it is SO much fun to be their auntie!

Me & Siena:

Me & Garrett:

and Me & Aubrey:

Unfortunately, my picture of me and my sister turned out all kinds of fuzzy - if anyone else has a good picture of the two of us, please e-mail it to me!

Painting Some Rooms

After almost two years in our house, we decided to start painting some rooms.

Here we are beginning with some tinted primer:





And here's at least a close representation of the final colors:

July 4th - Evening

For the night-time, Derek and I headed over to watch fireworks with our church friends. We got together on our future home/church property and munched on hamburgers, chips, yummy pasta salads and homemade desserts!

July 4th - Daytime

Yay for a non-working Friday! Derek and I got to sleep in and then visited our Central Park for city sponsored, Fourth of July fun.



There was a miniature petting zoo:



I love this picture of a froo-froo chicken with the pig:



In the corners, there were guinea pigs that were great - I can't even imagine how freaked out mine would be!