Top 30 under 40

Since Britt is too humble to post her own achievements, I am entering the blog world to let you know Britt was recently selected as a Top 30 under 40. I am Extremely Proud of her professional accomplishments as I know how dedicated she is in the workplace. Somehow, she is able to be the Worlds Best Mommy and Wife too!!! I LOVE YOU and am soo very proud of all that you have accomplished both professionally and personally.

Just Chillin'

We went to visit our friends Mike (Big Moose) and Tiffany at their family cabin on Twin Lakes. We had a blast and Karsten enjoyed just chillin' by the water. She had a great time swimming with Jackson, Mike and Tiff's 4 year old. Something tells me we will be headed out there again for some more fun!

Too CUTE!

Today was beauty and princess day at school. Karsten was happy to wear a dress and her pink shoes to school. When I went to pick her up she was wearing her new crown and necklace and prancing around with her star wand. She kept telling us that she was the PRINCESS!

Karsten, you are indeed Mommy and Daddy's princess and always will be!

Patience and Playtime

We went downtown today to the park to cheer on a friend, Laura Taylor, who was participating in the Coeur d'Alene Triathlon. This is Mason's mommy, Karsten's best friend. So as the kids were waiting SO PATIENTLY for Laura to come to the finish line, the kids had some fun playtime together.
Miss Laura making her way thru the park to the finish line...with some much needed hugs from the family!

Elton, is that you?

Tonight was ladies night for drinks and laughter. We ventured to the Clark House, an old mansion out off of Hayden Lake that is a bed and breakfast now. The deck and lawn were filled with guests enjoying the piano bar and the the gorgeous weather. This picture was about 2 hours and a few drinks into the evening. Elton John came out and the place came unglued! People were singing, dancing, laughing, hooting and hollering-and you guessed it...our tables of 11 ladies were leading the pack :-) A fun time had by all and time with the girls is so good for the soul!

Dress Up Day

Today was dress up day and fashion show at school. Karsten wanted to wear her special outfit and hat from Abby.

First Ice Cream Cone!

Gaga took Karsten to get a treat which we realized was her first ice cream cone. It was everywhere, but oh so tasty! She chose peppermint, not chocolate...for the sprinkles, of course!

Mmmmm, now this is the life!

Special time with Gaga!

Makes Me Smile!

Fresh cut flowers from my yard just make me smile! I love that my hydrangeas bloom in mid-late summer shortly after my peonies have finished up blooming from the late spring early summer.

Raspberry Picking

A dear friend of mine from many years back came over to pick raspberries. We invited her to stay for dinner and hang out. She jumped at the opportunity to get to know Karsten and just hang out with our family. We had a lovely time catching up and Karsten made a new friend in the process!
Karsten showing her new friend Michele her "garden". Good thing Michele is not only a dog lover but a lab owner because Hannah made herself a new friend too!

Fresh Peas

As we harvest more from our garden today it was PEA PODS. Karsten was not too sure about these things, but quickly learned that popping the peas out of the pod was pretty fun. She did not like the raw texture, but sure devours them cooked!

Such concentration...