This one's for you dad...

Cassidy with teammates Jeff Ward and David Pingree, and some kids from a charity deal in California. Dad we will have a blogging lesson soon, you can click on it and make it even bigger! :)

Beaux+ Bee =

Beaux was jealous of her dad's BAD allergic reaction to potato peels (we think) that left him with giant swollen wrists, hives covering his body and his top lip 3 times its natural size. He has looked like someone from the Simpson's since yesterday. So she invited a wasp to sting her bottom lip. I don't know why people pay so much for lip injections...just go tick off a bee.

FOUND...

Grandpa Jerry sent us on quite the treasure hunt, it was the highlight of our weekend. We couldn't have had a better time. The girls were so excited and proud of their tree that they will always have from their grandpa.

Grandpa Jerry spends many a day on the Alpine Loop on his motorcycle. Even squeezing through the gates and sweeping it off before it opens for the season. On one of his rides years ago he started this tree.

Growing up we had a family tree, so this was neat to have one for my girls.

Pointing to their names!

Excited to start their hunt!

We missed it on our first try so we had to turn around and keep looking. The second time we all felt the vibe where it was but Greg was the one who spotted it first.

Haven't seen the loop this gorgeous in a LONG time. Make the trip, you won't regret it. Thanks dad! This is just the beginning of our trips to their tree!

My dad is SO cute. I LOVE that he did this for his 'tree little girls'. Check out his blog...it's under Dad on my blog list. Can't wait to find our tree!

Snowies and Burgers

Hands down the BEST snowie I have partaken of.

 In front of Day's Market in Edgemont. The ice is perfect, (I know that is subjective) it is smooth and oh so yummy. I love their kiddie size that doesn't go above the rim, great for Sloane and Beaux. I usually get Sour grape or Carly's fav Raspberry Peach with CREAM! Indi's creation is Watermelon Ice, Peach and Banana. Stop by and let me know what you think.

This picture is in memory of a couple years ago when Madison was too embarrassed to go buy ONE snowie because we only had quarters! She was too good for the coin. She would have died being with us making this large order.

Last but not least. This is my little burger joint that I don't want to go out of business. It is run by darling people, it is yummy and CHEAP! I love their cheese burgers and fry sauce.  So go give them some biz!

To see some amazing photos of Hayley's Carnival Wedding go to:

www.ashleeraubachphotography.blogspot.com

or

www.jesslorraine.blogspot.com  

Kid Quote

Sloane brought in my scale, put it down, stepped on and said, "Mom, look how many cents I am."

Soon to be Mr. & Mrs. Kaze

Can't wait for two of the coolest people I know to get hitched!

I love you guys!

John Mayer Trio on Conan singing California Dreaming....

Last Day of School Bus Stop Surprise Party!

On the kids last day of school all the parents in the neighborhood got together to surprise the kids as they got off the bus. We waited with pots and pans to bang, horns, bells, silly string, water balloons, water guns, popsicles, candy and doughnuts, and bubbles.

On the last day of school their bus driver does speedy circles a few times around the round-a-bout. We could hear them screaming all the way down the street!

The kids were so cute and shocked to  see us there cheering and being crazy. The bus driver honked and honked and honked. Sorry to all of the sleeping babies in the neighborhood. 

Indi hopping off.

It was the perfect way to start summer!

Summer Nostalgia

My kiddos had their first Ice Cream Man experience today. Brought back memories. Melissa and I started yelling, "The Ice Cream Man is coming!" Not even knowing what we were talking about the kids jumped off the swing set and ran with big eyes towards the sweet little tune playing as he came towards our house. Sure it was dinner time but who cares. It was as fun for the kids as it was for Melissa, Greg and I to look at the colorful pictures and decide what yummy thing we wanted.

 Sloane and Beaux: Tweety Bird pop. 

Indi: Bubble gum snow cone (complete with a gum ball at the bottom)

Me: Cookies and Cream

Greg: Cookie and Ice Cream Sandwich

After we had come inside Beaux said, "That was a FUN Tweety." 

And it was.

i LOVE my girls

Greg had to leave before the sun came up Mother's Day morning to work for a couple hours. 

I woke up to the sound of 3 sweet little voices saying, "HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!"  I sat up as they placed this on my bed. Cinnamon toast, chocolate chip cookie and a glass of O.J. 

This is what being a mom is all about.  It was the sweetest  moment I will remember forever. Greg did not tell them to do this, they remembered it was Mother's Day and did it all by themselves. It was the best toast, cookie and juice I have ever eaten. I told them how I was so lucky Heavenly Father sent each of them to me. A few minutes later as I was eating Beaux looked deep in thought then said, "Heavenly Father and Jesus are SO nice." I told her she was right. I am so thankful to be a mom and today I was reminded of how important my job is. Sometimes it gets so overwhelming but it is worth every second. I hope I can be the mom they deserve.

 I love you Indi Sue, Sloaney Baloney, and Beaux Beaux

a day at the beach with the Collins!

Beach Babes

Fun Ride!

Found the Jack Pot of oysters!

This is the Jack Pot, I think it was the grossest thing I have ever seen.

We swear it had turtle legs that hooked it to the rocks.

I love my Paula.

Indi playing a little beach volley ball.

The pregnant mermaid.

Paula's lucky lady bug!

I can't believe how good it felt to be at the beach in the sun. And nothing better than sharing it with GOOD friends.