Beach Day

We went to North Shore beach today. It was a beautiful sunny day. We had a picnic, made sandcastles, and Marc played in the water with the kids (it was cold). We are trying to fit in a few more things before we go back to school in a few weeks. I can't believe the summer has gone so fast.

The Girls

Madison & Zoe
Madison
Madison watching Zoe Zoe is so into her princess dresses lately. She likes to wear them all the time. This time she wore it to Applebee's for my sister Amanda 30th birthday dinner. Needless to say she thought she was hot stuff with everybody telling her that her dress was so pretty she would smile and say "Oh thank-you its my favorite". My daughter the beauty queen! Zoe & Madison are growing to be more than just cousins. They are good friends. They are so cute to watch together. They play dolls, swim in the pool and play with bubbles together. On Friday evening I was amazed watching Zoe showing Madison the flowers outside Applebee's while we were waiting for everybody to finish. Zoe was talking to her about the flowers, about the colors and how bees make honey from them and Madison was just soaking it up. Zoe just loves her so much. They are so cute to watch.

Memed

One of my best friends Cari had this on her blog..its called "memed" and this is how is works.... I am supposed to share six "unspectacular quirks" about myself with the world. Then hope that I still have friends! I then tag six unsuspecting, yet potentially very interesting people to do the same. Okay, so here goes......

I have a thing about animal crackers and they have to be in the freezer before I eat them, otherwise yuck, and you have to eat the head first and then the legs before the body. Marc thinks it morbid but I have to do it this way or I don't know its just wrong to do it any other way....strange huh??

The dishes MUST be in the dishwasher or done before I go to bed. This might not be to weird but it is when you can't sleep and I have to get up and do them no matter what time it is. I can't stand to get up in the morning with dishes in my sink. It drives me crazy!

I can't eat a banana if it still has those little string things still on it. I know its all in my head but that's just yucky.

Most people know this but those who don't well....I am always, always late. Not sure why doesn't matter how hard I try to be somewhere on time I will always be late. At least by a few minutes. I really try hard. I have even changed the clocks in my house to be fast, but it doesn't help. I will be late for my own funeral I am sure. It drives Marc nuts, and my brother too :)

I can't eat chicken off the bone. I will pull it off then eat it but it is just yucky off the bone.

I work best under pressure or some might say procrastinate! I do my best work when I do it at the last minute. It doesn't matter if its for school, or my job. I can write the best papers or crunch the numbers better when I wait. Not sure why this is because I don't do everything this way. It just seems like when my brain is under extra pressure it works faster. Not sure if that makes any sense at all??

OH I have 7.....

It doesn't matter what time of the year it is I MUST always have my toes nails painted. Not really sure why. Always kinda had a thing for feet.

Coast Guard

They are such beautiful girls!

I love this smile!!

It seems like once the Coast Guard week starts and ends you know that summer is just about over. The kids had a blast as usually. It was a fun week of parades, rides, cook-outs, and family. The only difference this year is we had Marc all week. He didn't drive the fire truck this year for either parades and he went with the kids and I to the fireworks this year which was nice for all of us. Unfortunately this was the last Coast Guard with Adam and the kids next year at this time they will be living on a new Navy base. I am glad I was able to capture these shots. Even though they are nieces and nephew Marc and I feel like they are our own kids....Aaron even refers to Noah as his big brother. Its so cute. We will miss them.....

Its been a long time I know......

Its been awhile since I have had time to blog. We are having a busy summer and by the time night comes I am going to sleep! Here are a few shot of the kids having some summer fun.

Zoe being Zoe I love that smile. I made Aaron stand by the door at the cabin.

He is always to busy to take pictures.
Zoe's going to be a model she already has the pose down!
Grandpa spoiled them again. They love the bounce house.
At the beach. Aaron was in the water the entire time...

We went swimming at Grandpa & Grandma's over the weekend.

I didn't think it was warm enough but we had fun.
Zoe loves the slide this year.
Aaron and his new jet ski.

Cookies!!

I remember making cookies when I was little. It was so much fun spending that time with my mom or grandma. I have been trying to make cookies with the kids for a while, but Zoe was always into trying to eat the flour, butter, or even the raw eggs (yuck). Aaron unfortunately really isn't into making the cookies only eating the batter or the cookies. Just lately Zoe and I had a cookie baking night, and she was awesome. She got her apron out, the bowls, spoons. I love spending this time with her. It just amazes me how her little mind just soaks everything up. She just like me loves to bake. I am so happy I have a baking partner.