What Would My Patronus Be?

So Tim, Emily, Annie, Jordan, Heath and I watched Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix last night- great movie- while Em and I were wondering what our Patronus would be. I honestly don't know what mine would be- so I went to the internet. I took a quiz that determined what mine would be - it said I was a stag, like Harry Potter. That I have compassion and I care about my family.....brave, honest.....things that only a true gryffindor would be. (Smile). I don't know though. I was thinking a  fish or a lion. Haha. Any ideas??? Maybe a peacock. I have no idea, but I thought this would bring some nice comments. Tell me what you think my Patronus would be and what yours would be.

Baby Noah

I am the worst blogger in the world. I know- I am sorry. About a week ago, baby Noah and Stephani came to visit. We had such a good time. Annie was kind and let us borrow all her old baby gear, (carseat, pack-and-play, bibs, burb clothes, blankets, bowls, spoons, stroller) it was nice that Steph didn't have to fly with all that and her suitcase. We loved having her here. Dinner at Cafe Rio, movies, conference, visits, shopping, cuddling with Noah- fun fun. He was such a good baby- so happy and fun. I am so glad y'all got to come up we miss you!

Home in Oregon!

Last week I went home to Oregon with my sisters and their kids. It was a lot of fun. They spent a lot of time with Grumpa and Nana. Grumpa and Nana's house has a lot of fun things to do. Swimming, sand box, cows, picking strawberries and peas, sprinklers, play-dough, and much much more. Thanks to mom's new hard wood floor, the clean up from meal times was pretty easy. We spent time together, went shopping, worked in the garden, met up with some friends, it was a blast! Thanks mom and dad for the greatest home to go back to. So beautiful and so fun. Love you!

Summer Days

This, my dear friends, is something that one must have on a hot summer day. Given that it has been like 100 degrees here lately, a little Ben and Jerry's is where it's at. There are so many amazing flavors; chunky monkey, chubby hubby, chocolate chip cookie dough and much more. The best part about these individual cups are that they can be eaten in one sitting, or saved for many smaller sittings. I love ice cream! mmm.

Our Fourth

I apologize for no pictures sooner....I am having a little trouble with the camera. But for now I will just let you know what we did for the 4th. We went to Texas to celebrate and to see baby Noah for the first time. We took Jones family pictures, had a barbeque and watched the fireworks in New Braunfels. Joel brought a radio and we listened to the songs that fireworks went to. This, my friends, is my favorite part of that Holiday. (I am sure Heath could tell you how I kept cheering and clapping during the works). I love listening to the Patrioctic songs during the fireworks display. I am so grateful to live here in America, to be free to choose the way I live. Brooklyn did good this year- I guess last year the loud bangs of the fireworks scared her. The BBQ earlier that day was also a celebration of Jack's 1st birthday. He was adorable! Then on Saturday we went to SeaWorld in San Antonio. That was a lot of fun. The Sea Lion show was my favorite part. We saw so many beautiful creatures... Baby Noah was blessed on Sunday, then Nick and Steph hosted a wonderful lunch for all of us! Thanks Angie, Perry, Nick, Steph, Joel and Britni for letting us share that weekend with y'all!

H & C- cute as can be

Claire loves to scoot around in my room and play with the door stop. I barely could get her to do it for the camera but I thought that his one was so cute. Harrison loves to jump. Here he is showing me, Aunt Emily, cousin Claire and Nana what he is made of.

Strike Three? NEVER!

WOW. I don't think I have ever looked better. Em and I are on a softball team together. We play every Tuesday night- it is so fun. Em plays first and I play second. We play well there. I played second in high school so I love it- but Em caught in high school and college, so she would rather be behind the plate. However, having a girl there that can catch anything-I mean ANYTHING- is just what a co-ed team needs. She is so good.

Tim, Claire and our Mom came to watch us this week. That was a lot of fun. Claire wants to be just like her mom when she grows up.

Em hit this one right down the third base line. Perfection. It was so hot that day. Em- why are you wearing pants?

Nice shoulder drop Liz. But hey, it's slow pitch and that dropped in center field so I'll take it.

We were just saying how hot we were and how we just wanted this game to be done. Haha.....no it was fun. We killed them.

Lookin' good sis.