Greener Grass Designs

My friend, Christina, has her own digital scrapbooking product line! She sells thru Little Dreamer Designs (www.littledreamerdesigns.com). I have recently joined her Creative Team, so you will be seeing some of my digital scrapbooking with her digi goodness! And, I have to tell you--she was published in the July/August issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine--not just one layout, but two!! Congrats, Christina and keep up the great work!

after

This is the finished product (which I LOVE!). It was mainly the work of my Mom & Jesse (I just managed to shoot glue on the ceiling, hee hee) and I am impressed by their skills!!!

before

I purchased this chair from a dear friend with plans to reupholster it. Maggie wanted to be the 'chair model.'

It's Been Awhile

Maggie!

Maggie with Dad on Father's Day

Luke with Dad on Father's Day

Putt Putt was the order of the day on Sunday, gorilla and all!! I think Luke is stealing the poor gorilla's banana.

Slip N' Slide

What kid doesn't love a slip n' slide, especially when the temps are steady in the upper 80's? The water was FREEZING!

Yeah, Luke's face says it all!

Whee!! (I love her new swimsuit!)

My handsome man!

And, my pretty girl!

Family Visit

Taken in Frankenmuth...I love this pic of him! He's getting to be so grown up!

Jesse's family came up for a visit for a couple of weeks. We ladies met and picnic'd in Frankenmuth next to the covered bridge. It was a beautiful day!

The kids all enjoyed one another's company. Hannah, Maggie, Elijah, Annie, Noah, Luke & Mia.

The little jumping beans!

We had the family over for a cookout. I think the girls are waiting for their prince to rescue them!

Grandpa & Grandma with Luke & Maggie.

The Men--Luke, Alex, Jesse & Dad

The Women-Maggie, Annie, Piper, Mom & Carrie (April had to work so couldn't make the trip up with them -- we missed you, April!!)

Our cookout gang for the day--we had a nice, relaxing evening!

House Party!

I won another party thru houseparty.com--this was a "Kraft Taste of Summer" party. We had it after bible study, so had lots of good eats!! Pictured are the ham roll ups and the 100 calorie pack cheeses.

Jesse's Dad and sister, Jackie snacking (or maybe hiding?)!

We sampled Ritz Crackerfuls, Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Deli Meats (Roast Beef, Turkey & Ham), DiGiorno Pizza & Breadsticks, Macaroni & Cheese Homestyle, Kraft 100 Calorie Cheeses & Kool-Aid Fun Fizz.

Maggie getting ready to fill her plate.

Yum!

Braelyn, Elijah & Jesse's Mom.

Uhh, yeah...making Homestyle Mac n' Cheese.

Matt watching his Fun Fizz, well fizz.

Maggie enjoying her Fun Fizz!

Maggie & Noah with the beach balls they provided in the background.

Kaley, Shaylee, Mia & Hannah

We played some fun games with the beach balls! Luke is 'it.'

Maggie in the center!

Karen & Carrie showing off the Mac n' Chz!

The entertainment....I think the dog sampled as much as some of the children!

Mia enjoying her pizza. What a cutie!

There's my cutie with Hannah!

Hannah hamming it up for the camera.

Pinkie out is the only way to enjoy a crescent roll!

Elijah chowing on the mac n' chz. I heard him say his favorite were the Ritz Crackerfuls!

Edison lovingly displaying a beach ball.

The kids all gathered and eating their fun treats!

Thanks for a great night everyone!!!