4th of July

We headed up to the Tavern household the morning of July 4th to celebtare the 4th of July.
As soon as we arrived, Leila had to show us her NEW swingset!!!
It was an early birthday present so she could enjoy it during the summer.

Gram pushing Little Darlin.

Gatorade popsicles!!!  YUM!

Oh sweet summertime!

Mommy and her little Weed!

Mike and Shawn enjoying the fire.

Time to light up the sparklers!

Smores and fireworks coming up.

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After dinner and before fireworks, Erin, Shawn, Leila and I took a little walk around the neighborhood.

Of coarse we had to take the wagon!

Minnie Mouse even came along!

Lovely day and 4th of July celebration!!

Baby shower for Eric & Sarah!

In June I traveled to Ventura for the family baby shower to celebrate the impending arrival of the newest Holmstrom.
Elisabeth did a beautiful job of decorating, using the theme of  "Baby Appleseed" (the sweet endearment that they used to refer to the new little guy during the 9 months of waiting)

Grammy Vicky, Mommy Sarah and Auntie Elisabeth

Red & green apples with gummy worms!

Papa in charge of the grill and drinks!

It was so much fun to be able to help get everything set up and organized.  The weather was perfect!

Sergio, Elisabeth and Vicky. 

Sure had fun with these two.....

Shower time!!!   

Opening gifts.....

Such a wonderful day!  Can't wait to meet the little guy!!!!!!

Tiny Dancer

After a year of ballet, tap and jazz class......Leila had her first dance recital.  The day before the big event,  we went to dress rehearsal.  The show was at the Pantages Theater in Tacoma.  Leila was a little apprehensive about all of it at first  but in the end she did fantastic.

"Ok....this is really kind of fun"
We are looking forward to next year....Go Tiny Dancer!!!!!

Happy Birthday Erin !!

For Erin's birthday this year we traveled up to Tacoma for a brunch prepared by Chris and Leila.  The only appropriate birthday cake at that time of the day was one of Erin's favorites......a maple bar.  So with candles lit~ Leila was Mommy's big helper!

"Life is Good"

Thinking back to 33 years ago.....Wow!  

Sure do love my girls......Happy Birthday sweet daughter!

                                                       

Holmstrom Visit!

Last weekend we had the pleasure of meeting Elisabeth's new boyfriend, Sergio.  We all really enjoyed our time together and getting to know one another.  

Elisabeth & Sergio

Two of my favorites....love you guys.

My little brother!

We had a great dinner of Copper River Salmon grilled on the BBQ.

Hanging out in the kitchen.

The Lady's

We had such a good time.....sure hope you guys come back again soon!

                                                                       

Anniversary #9

Jim and Portlandia

Jim surprised me with a dinner cruise on the Portland Spirit for our anniversary this year.   I have always wanted to do it but in all the years I've lived in Portland I never have.  I was not disappointed.

The weather was cloudy but not too cool.  

We had a little time before boarding so we took advantage of it and snapped  some pics.

I really like this picture of my husband!

Notice the dark clouds looming and my "hair" starting to stand on end!!!

The view from our table.

Pre dinner toast!

The sunset coming back towards Portland....beautiful!!

Happy Anniversary JP!  Thanks for a wonderful memory!

Mother's Day 2012

I do love my boy!!!!!!!

I really do!!!!

A sweet moment!

Thanks Amanda & Jonny   xoxoxo