Day 223 - Friday, August 10

Friday

 We celebrated my MIL's birthday today (it's tomorrow). We all went to see the new Bourne movie and then came home for dinner and dessert. I bought everyone's favorite cupcakes at a local bakery...so yummy!  

Happy Birthday, Ma!!!

Day 222 - Thursday, August 9

Thursday

 Jason's girlfriend is a fantastic photographer.  Today we went out and she did a photo shoot with us.  These are just a couple. They turned out so GREAT!

Day 221 - Wednesday, August 8

Wednesday

My MIL came in last night for a weeks visit.  

Today we all made hair apt.s at the same time!  

While my color sat on my hair, my friend, Danielle, cut everyone else's. 

 Jared is ALWAYS cold....and he is going NORTH for college....go figure.

Day 220 - Tuesday, August 7

Tuesday

 We had our monthly ladies program at church tonight. The topic was hospitality.  But it wasn't really about entertaining...it was about having a character of being hospitable to those God has placed around you....which means engaging.

 several ladies decorated and hosted tables and I showed some easy, inexpensive ways to reach out to those around you.  If you want to see many of them, go to my Pinterest board labeled Apples of Gold.

Day 219 - Monday, August 6

 This little car has been with us since Alyssa turned 16.  We bought it from a neighbor and it has gone through all 3 of my kids.  Sadly, we sold it today.  I am really going to miss seeing this car drive up blaring rock, christian rock, or classical (guess which kid!) music each day!!!

Day 218 - Sunday, August 5

 These are my family's current favorite potato recipe.  You can find it here.  They are pretty awesome, especially if you add some truffle salt (thank you April!) to them!! oh my!

Day 217 - Saturday, August 4

Saturday

Started the day at the farmers market with Alyssa.  Then we came home and did some swimming.  We have a new comers dinner here tomorrow evening so I made the lasagna today...that way I don't have as much to do after church. I am so smart! ha!