Wednesday, October 28, 2009

The ring





Thank you so much to the Kev's family for this wonderful gift.

Kev's weekend


The cake was extraordinary!





The day was warm and perfect, the surprise was definitely a surprise, and the party was fun and relaxing!









Family was here!









The kids were all here!!

I am so delinquent in getting these posted, sorry!
We had a wonderful weekend of family, friends, and celebration.
Thanks so much to everyone for helping make Kev's 50th special!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

What happens in Vegas...



I'm just saying ... cabana boy??!!

Thursday, July 30, 2009

relaxing outside on a July evening


"Why am I on a leash and Taxi is not?"

Backyard Beautification Project - update, but not yet complete


our new garden, with a hint of the new deck

Happy 50th Birthday Michael!


Sorry for being delinquent. This picture got left on my camera and I missed it. But, it's a very fun picture, don't you think? It was a fun evening to celebrate Michael's 50th!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Happy Birthday baby Ry Ry!


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I'm proud of you!
You are my wonderful son!
I love you,
ma

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

"take me back to Monterey..."






A few pictures of our fun weekend getting Shannon moved out of the dorm and into his new place.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Mama has a new cat



Mom and Charles are a bit crazy! (See the hat with the hot pink thong below!) They brought home a new little kitten last week. His name is Ben, he's 12 weeks old and came from the SPCA.

Yay Mom and Charles for rescuing!!












What's he doing on the table??

Taxi's back



and Chip is very happy!


Taxi...not so sure!

Mother's Day at the garden



I had a beautiful day with you both! Thanks for coming to spend the time with me.

Ryan the awesome swamp cooler cover remover!!



We (I really mean Kevin) could not get through this spring and fall chore without you!!

Backyard Beautification Project - beginning


I didn't quite get a before picture, but it's certainly a before it's beautiful picture! Thanks Tara for helping Kevin get started.

Monday, April 27, 2009

beautiful baby Noah - the youngest Riddell!

The new house on the north fork




It's a beautiful home and I felt so welcome and comfortable. Thanks Pat, Pat, and Grandma!

Crazy fun in Charleston

How did I not get a picture of Laura???







We do get around. This was our wild and fun birthday bash! Happy 6th birthday Jo Jo!!

Diana, you are the best grandma! I only know one other grandma that would get in the jumping gym with the kids and she's in a prior post wearing a thong on a cowboy hat!!!



Ok, so maybe she had a moment when she thought we might all be insane but..in her defense, there were approximately 27 kids under the age of 7...for 2 hours. It was martini time!!

Texas for a Navy Reunion with Mom & Charles





We had a great afternoon in Lukenbach. Our entire visit was great. The weather was wonderful and it was so fun to have time with Mom & Charles! Thank you for inviting us to join you!!!

And Mom, it's good that we just took a picture in the hat. You didn't need to buy it!!!



Because....it really is a thong!!

bathroom remodel - in progress


Our beautiful new tile!

NYE 2008

We took the opportunity to go explore and spent our anniversary in Moab, UT. It was very cold and very beautiful!












Christmas morning snow play






It's now our 2nd annual tradition to go to the park and enjoy the snow and sledding while everyone else is opening presents on Christmas morning. We then go home to a great breakfast and start the gift exchange. It's great family time.