What is this?

Sarah and I were golfing...and this animal was screeching at us up in the trees - after Sarah hit her ball into the woods...so I pulled out my camera and snapped a picture...I had to crop it to blow it up, but this thing looks scary!!  It scared the heck out of us, we almost skipped the hole!  We were afraid it was going to attack!!

It's way up there!  Is it a hawk??  Those feet are freaky!!   UGLY!!

'Up North'

There is nothing like northern Michigan for a quick weekend getaway! Aaron and Jenny left for the Pfirrmann's cabin on Thursday, Dan and I could only get away for a day, so we were up early Saturday morning and headed north!  Ohhhhh it felt so good to get out of the city and onto the country roads!  We packed a bunch of activity into one day...it's always great to be at the Pfirrmann's and enjoy their hospitality and spend some time with the kids!!  

Aaron and Jenny doing jet ski tricks - she's getting to be a pro!

Very entertaining!

Godson Derrick!  He's getting so big - he will turn into a teenager in one month!!  Yikes!

Dan and Griffin building sand castles - they even roped me in and we were building machines  ;-)

More entertainment from Aaron - the kids just love it!  Here he is riding the jets-ski backwards...sitting on the hood!

Cute pic of Jenny!  Can't see her sunburned face here!  Guess that came after this :-)

More entertainment...he's good on that thing!

The kids were having a blast...they can't get enough of the water!  The cute little redhead is Lindsay - Derrick is standing - also Dillan and Caira - friends from the cabin next door and long time friends of Pfirrmanns.

Griffin - what a little doll!  Watch out Willa, they are setting you two up already!!  AND, he is just as sweet as he looks!!

Dan grilling...I think he was eating them as he grilled, the water makes you so hungry!

Trying out the neighbors toys...geez, just what we needed, now there's another toy on my boys wishlist!!

And Dan, I guess this is a touchdown for another great day!

I missed pics on the boat and at the sandbar...took my little camera on the boat to keep my big one safe back at the cabin and it's battery was dead when we got out there...darn!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SARAH & JAMES!!

Here's a pic I missed in the tribute below...I expect to see these same romantic eyes on the dance floor tonight!!  Looking forward to the big wedding tonight - what a nice way for you to celebrate as well!!

Sorry these pics aren't the best quality, I had to scan them all in, so I lost a lot of quality and they all seem to have this light coming down on the right side, maybe my scanner needs some work....oh well!

5 years ago...

5 years ago tomorrow, Sarah and James were married.  I just can't believe 5 years have passed already, it's gone by so quickly!  I wanted to acknowledge their anniversary with a walk down memory lane...I had a tough time picking out pics, as there were so many good ones...but here are a few - some traditional, some not so traditional...but all fun!!

Enjoy!

Starting with the engagement party-

and the Pampered Chef shower-

To the dress fittings-

and veil shopping-

to bridesmaid dress shopping-

To the shower-

and after the shower-

To the electricity black-out the week before the wedding and playing catch-phrase by candlelight-

To the bachelorette party-

To the rehearsal-

To decorating and tying bows around the trees-

To hair and make-up-

To the music-

and the bagpiper-

To the carriage-

and your vows-

To the sunset-

and your wedding party-

To Barnie's toast- (apologies to Mike here, I didn't have a pic of his!)

and Mary's toast...

to the Reception-

and the brunch the next day-

To the day-after-party-

it was a great journey!!

We wish you

Happy 5th Anniversary!!  May you always dance and enjoy many sunsets!  We love you both - you fill our world with love and fun and we wish you the best!!

Have a great day tomorrow!!

Love , Mom & Dad

Corn & Salsa Tortilla Soup

Yum!  I made this soup for dinner tonight - it was really good!!  A great way to use up corn on the cob - we had extra ears in the refrig, so it was a great way to use it up!

Thanks Rachael!  :-)

(click on 'soup' above for the recipe!)

Birmingham Shopping Day!

Last Saturday, Sarah, Willa and I went to the Birmingham Street Sale. All of the stores participated with tents in the streets and lots of good stuff on sale!  

We found a few things we couldn't live without...ask Sarah about the 'grass chandelier' that we had to fit in my car!!

Willa enjoyed herself, she held my water for me, that kept her entertained for a while!

Willa tried on some hats...a little too big yet  ;-)

Pushing through the crowds, looking for the next great deal!

It was a fun time, nice to have a Saturday out and about!