Happy Birthday Adam!

Adam turned 27 yesterday. I made chocolate cupcakes—from scratch, yum, yum. Then we sang his family birthday song and Adam blew out his match! (I forgot to buy candles. . . .) I love you Adam, happy birthday!

Minelolly is Now Live!

Click on the logo to visit my new store! (Sherry and Laurel, you can purchase your dollies, in the store, click the box with your name.) Thanks everyone. Your encouragement has been awesome. When I have sales, you'll be the first ones to know.

Home: Mini Vacation

Back to the Blue House

I jetted home last week. Mom had the whole week off so Natalie and Mo showed up on the doorstep as well. We had fun, making food, watching Olympics, playing with Zuki, and swimming. Oh the swimming—the only way to cool off on a hot summer day.

Sly Park

About 30 minutes from our house is Sly Park Lake. For me, lots of memories are associated with this place. Do any of you have a place that brings back a lot of memories?
The water is warm this time of year and there are plenty of picnic and camping areas with shade. We spent the afternoon swimming (distance, whew!) and had a sandwich making party after.

(Michael and Hayden couldn't make it)

Grandpa and Dad determining the EXACT size and shape of the lake.

Oh Pooh

Adventures with the septic tank. If you think you need more details, email me. :)

First

Zuki gets dressed up in one of Mom's cute bibs, tries baby food for the first time . . .

and isn't sure what to think.


Platter Party
Pick your favorite platter from any room in the house and eat off of it. Mom has a cake plate, Dad has a platter, restaurant style.

Mo's was the biggest. Natalie decides to drink out of a little pitcher.

Michael picks the "You Are Special" plate, and Dwynne grabs a cake stand, turns it upside down and drinks out of the center with a straw.

Cupcake Lollipops

Natalie is making cupcake lollipops, and then making you jealous by eating them.

Mom's Favorite Room

If you need to fill your craving for purple, give my mom a call. She's got the perfect spot for you. It's a place called "Used to be Anna's Bedroom".

Fun Portraits
I got a lot of Zuki, but I'll let Natalie be in charge of the naked baby pictures etc!

Yes. Micheal has wiskers on his chinny chin chin, and they're red.



And what did Adam do the whole time back in Texas? Netflix is a lonely husband's best friend.

Letterpress

Some of you have been asking me, "What is letterpress?" Well, it's just the old fashioned way of printing—like the Gutenburg Press. CLICK HERE to watch a short introductory video.