unofficial start to summer.

so, one week before summer vacation,
grandma jinx and aunt kim came for a visit.
so, we decided to kick off summer a bit early.
we headed to our fave getaway in orlando.
for a little sun, swim, and snorkeling.




























bring it on summer vacation 2012!

no more monkeys.

for ryan's end of the year celebration,
his class put on a production.
of the classic...no more monkeys jumping on the bed.
ryan was a monkey doctor.






here he is...refusing to hold hands with that little girl at the end of the play....it ended in tears...both of them.


his biggest fan.





a post production picnic.

way to go ryan!
can I get your autograph please?

summer suppers.

disclaimer: I copied this directly from this super cute blog...drywall and diapers...I am sure you know it ;)



summer nights mean summer suppers on the back porch.



we gathered our besties.



and headed to gigi's back porch.



to kick off summer with our first official summer supper.



we had tom's famous bbq chicken. aunt kate's cowboy beans.



and gigi's homemade ice cream.



summer nights filled with friends.



and bellies filled with good food and giggles.


life is good!

young author.

sweet ella celebrated her first publication.
complete with a book signing.




a dedication to her cousin, payton.



and of course, a cake.


congratulations to our young author!
cannot wait for your second book!

singing in the rain.

good hit!

a horse is a horse of course.