Day 181 - Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Day 181 - Tuesday, June 30, 2009 –
Another fun night out with my girls - Heidi, Aimee, Lori, & Andrea. Heidi invited us to her house where her husband, Brad, made us some absolutely delicious food...gouda fondue, grilled shrimp with feta, onions, and capers, and tenderloin medallions with blue cheese. The food was almost as delish as these dishes.

Day 180 - Monday, June 29, 2009

Day 180 - Monday, June 29, 2009 –
Despite the unexpected cold weather we had a nice evening watching Jake play baseball, even though he didn’t pitch like he normally does. He did a fine job at first base and had a single.

Day 179 - Sunday, June 28, 2009

Day 179 - Sunday, June 28, 2009 –
Today we celebrated Father’s Day at our house with my dad and my siblings’ families. I love it when we all get together.

Day 178 - Saturday, June 27, 2009

Day 178 - Saturday, June 27, 2009 –
I’m a good wife, just so you know. Kevin wanted to play in all of these softball tournaments this summer, to see how he liked tournament ball. Even though I was having a perfectly splendid day sunning myself at the lake today, I had planned to bring the boys up to watch a game or two before heading over to my friend’s annual summer party. As I was getting ready, Kevin called to say that one of their girls had gotten hurt and could I come and replace her and how soon could I be there? I raced to get my softball gear on, got to the tourney, and discovered we had at LEAST another four games ahead of us to play. There went my hopes of attending the summer party. But I made the best of it and smiled through it. (photo credit – Owen)

Day 177 - Friday, June 26, 2009

Day 177 - Friday, June 26, 2009 –
Jordyn and one of her BFFE’s, Shelby, take the paddle boat for a spin.

Day 176 - Thursday, June 25, 2009

Day 176 - Thursday, June 25, 2009 –
This is what a teenage girls’ nightstand looks like. And this phone, this Rumor, which is rarely out of her hands, was the source of much consternation today. How do you protect your child from the ills of the world without alienating her from you? Trust. Faith. Guidance. Open Dialogue. I’m lucky she’s a good kid. I hope she knows that I really do know that.

Day 175 - Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Day 175 - Wednesday, June 24, 2009 –
We celebrated this brown-eyed cutie’s birthday today with dinner and a dip in the hot tub at the Petoskey’s. Happy 7th Birthday, Carson!