FOURTEEN!!!!

How can it be true? Doo-wah is now 14 and beginning her high school freshman year this Fall. The day was nice for sitting outside. Her grandpa was able to rearrange his schedule at the church he where he works to attend Katie's party. Cousin Alex came with Keeg in tow And cousin Lauren with cousin Tim The grandmas ooh and aah over the presents WHAT?! Where are the 14 candles conveniently spaced all over the cake to blow out? Shocking and Appalling. Some nice gifts.....gel and lotion.....a funny book about cats fun family reading And now for the baby photos...When I heard Katie had arrived, I jumped in the car and headed to Anaheim to hold her and welcome her Her first trip to Lake Powell One year old Lady Katherine, I wish you a lovely year being 14. Let's go to the river!

The Dog Park

While Lauren and Tim were away, Paul and I were puppy sitting. We decided to take Sima, AKA "Special Ed" and Roscoe, AKA "Special Needs" to the Dog Park where they could interact with other dogs and run off some energy. They are so funny when they are with other dogs! Sima wants to play with Roscoe only, and Roscoe wants to prove to every other dog that although small in stature, he is able to take them on, one at a time or all at once. We miss our Roxy and think about another dog. I saw a beautiful black standard poodle last week (No Lauren, I won't get a poodle). We'll most likely have another springer spaniel or maybe a lab, but Paul wants a puppy and I just can't do that! The thought of a puppy chewing up everything and peeing on my rugs....Ack! He says he doesn't like them......But I think He does

TOTALLY AWESOME TIM

The family got together at Lauren and Tim's home to celebrate Tim's 31st birthday. Since I don't have any baby/growing up photos of him, I thought I would do a slide show of his many expressions:

Tim is not one to seek out the center stage spotlight, so his party was low-key and relaxing. We enjoyed some pulled pork, salads, cookies, and cake. Tim's mom, Cindy made the yummy cake. After much persuading, we got Tim to open his gifts. I think the new camera flash unit was a hit! Katie did a homemade card from her family. Can you believe this guy has never seen a sock monkey? It was on the front of the gift bag and he claims to be unfamiliar with that toy. Lauren had fun holding her niece Abbie. A new Ipod from his sweetheart! Lauren and Tim's nephew Elijah, had a great time rolling the exercise ball into the pool. After being buckled into her carseat to go home, Abbie gave her Auntie Lauren a big smile. Thank you Tim and Lauren for the nice party! Tim you are our..... and we're keeping you! TYFLMD