Never mind that it's a HOT 95 degrees outside today, Cambria decided it was a great day to wear tights. Why couldn't she have at least picked the white ones with purple flowers???

BY THE WAY . . . .Everything is going great with the new dog. Except for when he crawled under the fence a few days ago and was lost for 3 hours. That was before he had a tag with his name and phone number on it. We searched and searched and SEARCHED for him but could not find him anywhere. Thanks to our fabulous neighbors, the Dipo's he finally made it home safely. Other than that, he (and we) are adjusting well. NOW Cambria says she wants a zebra for a pet, but not a lion because they are too scary and not an elephant because they are too . . . . . . . . loud!

Our latest addition!

We got a dog!!

The kids have been wanting a dog for awhile (well, mostly Cambria). Never mind that I have wanted a dog FOREVER, but when CAMBRIA wants a dog, it's suddenly a great idea. Anyway . . . he came with the name Rosco, which I think we will keep. He is a Shorkie (a mix between and shih tzu and a yorkie - -I personally don't see any yorkie in him). He is around three years old. We wanted an older dog that wouldn't be quite as hyper as a puppy. We also didn't want one that was going to chew everything up. Oh, he's potty trained too (yay). He slept on Conner's bed with him last night since that is the only furniture I will allow. When Conner woke and came down stairs this morning Rosco was SO excited to see him! Looks like he found a new buddy.

I haven't been able to take any good pictures of him with the kids yet because he won't sit still with them long enough.

Oregon

Cambria and I took a quick trip to Oregon to visit my Grandpa Pitcher. We went with my mom and dad, Jennifer, Adam and baby Gavin. It was a quick trip but we had a great time. The only thing that would have made it better is if Ryan and Conner could have come too.

Visiting with Grandpa

The beach - - it was a treacherous hike!!

Lunch at our favorite spot, Mo's

Visiting Grandma Pitcher's grave.

Dinner with the cousins. Cambria had lots of fun.

It's gonna be HOT today!

With a high of at least 100 degrees today we have to cool off somehow!!

The boys made over $10 each selling lemonade!

Yellowstone Bear World

We took a quick trip to Idah over Memorial Weekend to take the kids to YellowStone Bear World. It was tons of fun! There was a riverwalk right behing our hotel. It was very cold and rainy, but the trees were so pretty!
Of course we NEVER stay at a hotel without a pool. We spent a lot of time here. Conner was quite a goofball! There was never anyone else there so we had the pool all to ourselves.
At Bear World, we got to see the baby bear cubs who were only a few weeks old. Cambria was so sad that she didn't get to feed them a bottle like she saw some of the other kids doing. She was too young. In the petting zoo we fed the goats, deer, roosters and the big pig!! We rode the tour truck and were able to feed the bears. Their favorites were donuts and fruit pies.

Father's Day pictures

For Father's Day, we had a BBQ at my brother and sister-in-law's house. It was very relaxing and the food was so yummy! Thanks Robert and Christy. :)

Ryan gave the kids and I presents for Father's day too. He said if it weren't for us he wouldn't be a father. Awwww, sweet. WE LOVE YOU!!!!

She even makes brown paper look cute (ratty hair and all)!

First Pool Party of the Year!!

Ryan got the pool set up and ready to go so that it would be warm in the afternoon by the time we got home from errands. We hadn't even gotten out of the car before all the neighbor kids arrived in their suits and ready to swim. I think I counted 11 of them in or around the pool at one point - - some I didn't even know!

Testing the water to see if it's warm yet.

Everyone got out so that Miss Priss could go down the slide!!

This is My Joy

I have been suck a slacker! Things have been busy so I haven't blogged in a while; however, I have lots to share - -mainly Cambria's Birthday and Mother's Day. I promise to update soon. In the meantime, this is my joy:

All papers and elements by Heidi Larsen @ Little Dreamer Designs

Fashion Diva!

Someone call the fashion police 'cuz last I checked, stripes and plaid did not go together (as far as clothing is concerned). It all started when she got a teeny tiny drop of juice on her shirt and decided she needed to put on a whole new outfit. This is what she came up with - - all on her own! Adorable, isn't it?

A few pages I recently finished. . . .

Almost all products are from Heidi Larsen at Little Dreamer Designs

The embelishments are from The Shabby Princess

Everything use here is from Little Dreamer Designs (Heidi's stuff again)!

Welcome Baby Gavin!!

Isn't he ADORABLE!!

Baby Gavin was born on Monday, April 7th -- about a week early! Everything went great. He (and mommy) are doing really well.

As you can see, Cambria adores him, as does Conner. A few nights ago Conner said to me, "I'm thinking of stealing baby Gavin - - -well not really, but he's just so cute!!" I had to agree!

Check out these adorable photo frames by Heidi Larsen at Little Dreamer Designs.