Seven Peaks Fun!

Jug's work party was at 7 Peaks this year. They reserved the park from 4-11pm and provided dinner and lots of fun snacks and activities. They usually give passes to Lagoon so this was nice diversion that was a little closer to home and a lot less hot! Abbie was big enough to go on all the slides or at least sit on our laps so that was a first for our family...nobody had to stay at the kiddie pool! I forgot how hot the cement gets and how gross the bathrooms are, but I also forgot how much FUN the kids have there...and how much we laugh (and scream!) on Boomerang! It was funny to be there with a bunch of computer workers. Jug and I laughed about how many people reminded us of Dwight Shrute! All in all we had a great time!

EASY Yummy Cheesecakes!

Here is a yummy fast treat Kaycee made last night. It more than satisfied all of our sweet tooths!!

Mini Cheesecakes

Line mini muffins with paper liners, and preheat oven to 350.

Crust:

5-6 Crushed Graham Crackers

4 Tbls. Melted Butter

4 Tbls. Sugar

Mix together and gently press 1 tsp into cupcake liners.

Filling:

1 8 oz Pkg Cream Cheese (room temp.)

1/2 Cup Sugar

1 Egg

1 tsp. Vanilla

Topping of your choice (Fresh Fruit, Pie Filling, Chocolate Chips etc.)

Blend together until smooth and spoon onto crust in cupcake liners until almost full.

Bake for 15 min and allow to cool before topping. Chill at least 1 hour.

Scout Camp Survivor!

(Eager to get going!)

I should actually have a picture of me posted here seeing as how I was the one most concerned about Reed going to scout camp! But as you can see he is no worse for the wear after spending 4 days at Fish Lake for his 1st scout camp! Many thanks to the leaders who put it all together and oversee the whole event. They are the TRUE SURVIVORS!

(A little tired...but a "Happy Camper"!)

Kaycee's Summer Adventure...Ya'll Come Back Now!

Kaycee had the opportunity to go to Georgia with her Aunt Emily and her 3 children this past week. They were going for Aunt Sherry's wedding.

While they were there she was able to visit her Great-Great Uncle Frank and see the house and town where Grandma Mandi was raised during her teenage years. She visited Madison High where Grandma was a cheerleader and enjoyed a hamburger at "The Varsity" a favorite hang out spot for high school students then and now.

She had the chance to meet many of her southern relatives and experience a taste of "southern hospitality"! She thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity... thanks Emily for letting her tag along!

Wember when...?

Ever since I became a mom I can remember one phrase of advice that was given to me consistently by various different people..."Write It Down!" They were referring to the funny things that my children had said. "You may think you will remember it....but you won't." Well, those people were right! And unfortunately, I haven't been very good to listen to their wise counsel! But...starting today I am going to try to do better...beginning with this post! In fact, I am hoping this whole "blogging" thing helps me do better with documenting lots of things and thoughts that have been overlooked and set aside for many years in our family! So here goes a few that I can think of at the moment...hopefully I'll be able to remember more!



Abbie: "Mom...wember when we went to Galoon? That was so fun!"

Janey: "That new monitor isn't working...it gets stuck between 80&100, instead of going all the way around." (Referring to our new outside thermometer...that she thought was a clock!)

Coleman: "That guy has 'fancy' arms!" (Referring to a man with MANY Tattooes on his arms!)

Abbie: "I saw a dead snake out there...but him's doing Fine."

Janey: "Is it illegal to wear a cami without a shirt over or under it?"

Locks of Love: "Hair today...gone tomorrow"

Here is Kaycee sporting her new summer hair cut. She donated 8 inches to Pantene Pro V's Locks of Love program. She was able to give three 8" ponytails. Their site says it requires six 8" ponytails to make a child's wig. Hopefully her summer heat relief will help make someone's life a little better.