Pinterintervention . . . PLEASE!!!

After being sucked into the mesmerizing world of Pinterest . . . I'm back!  Unfortunately, while lost in that maze of ideas and inspiration I forgot all else, so now I must wipe the drool off my chin, retrace my steps, and reconnect with reality.  I don't want to reconnect with reality--I have to.  Bummer!

Here's what we were up to last week . . . at least I think so . . .

1.   Finished up my Cameron and Abbie time.  Abbie and I did a few crafty things
      and made friendship bracelets.
2.  Ashley, Scott, and Leah spent the week in northern California and Oregon
      exploring beaches, visiting the giant redwoods, and chasing whales down the Klamath River
      (don't shoot me for spelling it wrong, Scott).
3.  Kelly went back to work, so I started my new job as Sarah's babysitter. Am I
      the luckiest person on the planet?  YES!

Here's what's happening this week:

1.  Leah starts Kindergarten, and I go into Leah withdrawals. I bought extra Kleenex just for the occasion.
2.  The entire family celebrates Mom-Mom's 75th birthday (wow)!
3.  I avoid Pinterest.  Maybe.
4.  I learn how to edit HTML.





On  . . . that river.



Cresent City California



You're not my mommy.  Where's my mommy?  I want my mommy!!!!





Happy Birthday, Fred!

 


Leah's first day of school.  Nervous, but never cried!  Way to go, sweetie!!!



The birthday girl.

  

A Little Ceremony--A Lot of Happiness

There was a wedding on Sunday.

We had a good looking bride and groom,
            --both a little nervous--
an enthusiastic flower girl,
            --until we started taking pictures--
tasty, home-cooked food,
            --in spite of the bbq/smoker that had a mind of its own--
the perfect wedding cake
           -- if I do say so myself--
little girls running around,
            --screaming like little girls--
babies fussing,
            --just as the ceremony started--
dogs barking,
           --because that's what dogs do--
and some loud fireworks at the end of the night.

Mayhem reigned!

Welcome to the family, Scott . . .

Leah's wedding artwork.



Our perfect IKEA tablecloths!





This girl is hungry!!!




Kelly, Tom, and Sarah



Happy 25th Birthday, Stephanie!



Steph's two favorite people:  Sarah and Leah



Found this chair when I was going to pick up another CL find.  It had an UGLY slip cover on it, but underneath was this perfect chair made by the Hickory Co. in North Carolina.  Steph had to have it! $20!!!

One week till the big day!