~Dad's Day 2014~

Back in June, we celebrated Andrew on Father's Day. We started out with biscuits and gravy in bed, Andrew's favorite. Afterwards the kids were excited to give him the cards that they had picked out and created.

My yearly Father's Day gift for Andrew is a scrapbook of the previous year. We are always excited for him to see it!

With Daddy just before going to Chili's which *long story* ended in a bit of a disaster as well as a free meal before coming home to watch some World Cup, Daddy's favorite.

So lucky to have this guy as the father of my kiddos! Happy Father's Day -- we love you!

Summer fun!

So, it's been a while again since I last blogged. We've been super busy having lots of fun and completing some projects!

Visit from Nonni

At the end of May/beginning of June, Andrew's mom came for a visit. We enjoyed having her here for a few days, and she was even kind enough to watch the kiddos so that Andrew and I could spend an entire day away! 

Black Forest Fire
On June 11, the Black Forest Fire started. It turned out to be the second summer in a row for our area to experience a devastating wildfire. The fire ultimately ended up taking 509 homes and 2 lives.

Smoke plume from our driveway about 10 miles away.

Smoke seen from town.

On the first day that they were finally able to gain some control over the fire, we were given a beautiful sunset.

Kitchen Remodel - Stage 1
Since we bought our home 6 years ago, I have wanted to paint the kitchen cabinets. In June, I decided that we should wait no longer!

Kitchen before.

Old hardware.

Taking off the doors!

First layer of primer going on.

Let's not forget the drawers....

....and doors!

Picking up the new hardware at Lowe's.

New hardware going on.

Voila! Kitchen now!

New hardware.

We just love how it turned out and wish we would have done it sooner. Now we just need new counter tops and we will be set....whenever that ends up happening!

Father's Day
We love Father's Day because we love Daddy! Here he is getting breakfast in bed.

Looking at Daddy's annual Father's Day gift....a scrapbook of the last year.

We had fun celebrating Daddy on his special day!

Pirate's Cove
One of our favorite summer activities is going to Pirate's Cove. We had a great day when we went a couple of weeks ago!

Taking a lunch break.

Our family!

Ready to get back out there.

Other Randomness
The kiddos looooooove having a sleepover with Daddy.

Movie and popcorn night with Momma when Daddy was gone for work.

Shopping cart fun!

Painting her own nails.

They love it when I let them get a "fountain drink" from Costco.

Sadie loves to color!

At the store.

Mother's Day, Father's Day, and in between....

So it's been a while again since I've posted. Gotta stay more on top of it! Anyhoo....

Mother's Day

I had a great Mother's Day! These Bedhead Bandits brought me breakfast in bed....

....and also gave me a great card and some fun gifts!

Love these cuties!

We also ate at one of our favorite restaurants, Qdoda. What a special day!

Memorial Day Weekend
We had contemplated going out of town over Memorial Day weekend, but instead decided to stay home and take care of some projects around the house with Andrew's extra day off. We did, however, make it up to my cousin Stephanie's house for a fun-filled afternoon.

The kids and dads ready to go on a hike. *Stephanie and opted to skip the hike and have some mommy time in their hot tub which was soooooo nice and relaxing.*

After getting back from their hike, the kids spent a little time swinging on a tree swing that Stephanie's husband, Troy, made for their boys. They had a blast.

Steph and I!

Company
A couple of weeks ago, Andrew's grandparents were in town for a visit. We always have a great time when they are here!

Gram and Papa with the kids.

Andrew and Papa!

Father's Day
Father's Day was this past weekend, and we had a fun day celebrating Daddy! Here is Daddy opening his special card that the kiddos were so excited to give him.

Kisses for Daddy.

Looking at Daddy's annual Father's Day present....a scrapbook of the previous year.

So glad these 3 are mine!

We went to Andrew's favorite restaurant, On the Border, for lunch!

We LOVE Daddy!