Party Barn, May 2013 .

Every year Dad's side of the family has their Ranch Party at the "Party Barn".  Got to take Jackson and actually go myself this year with some of us!  Good time to catch up with some, meet some others for the first time at the reunion beforehand, sit and listen to the GREAT music they had, and enjoy the beautiful weather we had that day! (this was in May)

summer (marburger photos)

this vendor had some amazing (some...i mean, bazillions) quilts - my little american heart goes pitter-patter with this one hanging (which says at the top, "The Good Old U.S.A.") and check out this little boat!! if i was the size of my children, i may have hopped on in.  hope everyone is having a safe and fun summer -  even if it's crazy so far (ours has had it's share of . . . tough things), praying for you all (and myself!) to enjoy each minute when you can :)

dance .

 "A" enjoyed ballet and tap this year.  The class was the highlight of her week every Tuesday!!  I will say, though, I do not wish to repeat having to prep a child under 5 for a recital again any time soon (lol) .  They are so unpredictable at this age.  Ended up being just fine, I was just curious the whole day leading up to it if she would run off the stage crying or not.  (she didn't. she had fun!! shocker!!)

we'll wait a while to do it again, but for now, here are some recital day photos.  she is a sweet little ballerina and certainly a spunky little tap-dancer :)

marburger farms , three .

marburger farms, two .

happy last day of school, everyone!!  look at this darling little guy . . .

There are loads of funky little figurines and other amazing items through the entire show . . . what I wouldn't give to make a call on that blue telephone! 

marburger farms .

Marburger Farms hosts one of the largest antique shows you will see ANYwhere! Gathering twice a year (fall/spring), vendors and shoppers come from all over the nation just for this special show.  My friend, Tara, works for Marburger and I finally had the chance (thanks for babysitting, Mom!) to get out there for a day and see a little bit of what Marburger is!!  I mainly helped out at the information desk for the day, and then got to run around for an hour and get a taste of it.  I *think I saw maybe 1/20th of the whole place and I am stoked to head back this fall (hopefully!)
--Round Top, Texas

The above is mostly what I saw for the day-- at the information/merchandise desk :)  Such cute hats and shirts (designed by my talented friend, Tara Suel!) and a great view of the Office until I was done!  Then, venturing out to a few venues the last hour of the day . . .

Already getting some bright ideas for the fall and hoping I can get more time there next time.  Perfect little day trip to do with a friend and window (or real!) - shop!  :)

poppy .

Meet our new pup, Poppy!  Our little Miss Mary Poppins, "Poppy", dropped in to our lives, via umbrella right out of the sky on J's birthday eve . . . She sure is sweet, full of puppy-ness, and been a load of fun around here . J is her best buddy, A is just getting used to her (haha) . . . she wasn't sure about the jumping and puppy-teeth chewing/nipping at first .

Anyways, she has been a nice addition to the family, especially with everything going on lately (24 hour bug, that we ALL caught! J's ribs being weird and needing x-rays, ct scans, and our sweet neighbors in Oklahoma dealing with devastation right now . . .)

Here are some shots that capture only a teensy bit of her and J playing . He was blowing bubbles and she went nuts trying to catch them!

                       

curtain call .

 Miss A loves to hide in the curtains, whip the curtains around herself, and pretend they are a dramatic cape or dress. Here she is probably imitating Rapunzel talking back to the evil Mother Gothel saying, "I...am the lost...PRINCESS!" 

le petit prince .

  These are two of my favorite photos of little Teddy . . . does he not make a sweet little prince?!