Donelle came!

I was so excited to have my BFF Donelle come and visit for a few days.  We always have the best times!  It was really busy this time but we still had fun.  We were able to eat at one of Donelle's (and mine) favorite eateries, La Madeleine.  It was so good! 

Later that night, we had some of Donelle's Texas friends come and meet us at Chilis for some food and fun!  There were so many people that came!  She was really loved!  Unfortunately, by the time we snapped this picture some of those friends had left.  It was a great night!  Full of fun and laughs. 

These guys were visiting the USA.  When we asked them to take a picture for us, they jumped in it! 

Enjoying the sweet side of summer.

While we were in Arizona, Donelle and I thought it would be a great idea to cook up some delicious freezer jam and buttermilk syrup. She introduced us to buttermilk syrup. That stuff is crack in a jar. I can just drink it by the spoonful. It was so fun to hang out cook in the kitchen like old times. I love her so much for that.

They had strawberries at her local store for 77 cents. 

Letting it sit up. 

The buttermilk syrup.  Messy but so worth it!

This is my loot I took home. 

Arizona ~ Todd learned to ride a bike

While we were all sitting around watching the Mavericks beat the Heat, I decided to go outside and check on the kids.  Layton was out there and I really didn't like leaving him out there without an adult.  The Quinns had an extra boys bike that they said Todd could have.  Todd didn't know how to ride a bike.  He is unfortunate to have slacker parents.  So, while we were all out there I decided to help Todd learn to ride a bike.  He did great!  He took off like he had been doing it for awhile. 

The kids playing outside with chalk. 

I love that SMILE!

There he is!  Riding like a pro!

We hauled his new bike from Arizona all the way to Texas.  Todd is now obsessed with riding.  He doesn't care if it is 100 degrees outside.  I love that he is so excited about it.  Thank you so much Quinn family for Todd's new bike. 

Arizona ~ Swimming Swimming Swimming

Since the Quinns have a fabulous pool in their backyard, we went swimming everyday but Sunday. The kids loved it so much!

Hunter, Ryan, Layton, Todd, Brooklyn, Nicolas, Trevor, Allison, Kira, Reagan

We love summer!

Reagan, Brooklyn, and Kira

Arizona ~Trevor's baptism

We left Fort Worth late Thursday evening around seven.  We drove all through the night and arrived at the Quinn's home around eight or nine.  We got the grand tour of their beautiful new home.  The kids quickly reacquainted themselves with everyone.  The next day was a very special day.  Trevor was baptized.  We were so blessed and fortunate enough to be there at his baptism.  Thanks Trevor, for being such a great example to Todd!  He was so excited to be at your baptism and requested to take a picture with you.