Through A Child's Eyes...God Bless Them All!

Fun Weekend Plans!

I get to spend some good quality time with some of my high school "Sisters" this weekend. We're going to camp overnight! Weather isn't supposed to cooperate but we've already decided it doesn't matter. My friend Kristie is bringing her gigantic camper that will sleep all of us and so we'll be in good shape. I can't wait! I'll be sure to bring my camera so I can get at least one good pic to share with you. You'll all want to see how lovely we still are! Ha! Ha! Stay tuned......

The Journey to the Top of Mt. Fuji...The Journey to a New Life Together!

We're so proud and happy to announce Jamey and Kate's journey into a new life together begins with the journey up and down Mt. Fuji in Japan! How symbolic and romantic!


Jamey's proposal at the summit.

Fun 4th of July...Late Posting!

Erickson Family

Goofy Erickson Family

Rick, Cindy, Jamey, & Megan

Rick, Cindy, Jamey, Kate, & Megan

Rick & Cindy

All having way too much fun together! Yay!

Jamey & Kate all pooped out from the 4th of July Festivities!
Annual driveway "Death Scene" - Even Grandma got in on the Fun!
4th of July fireworks!

How I Spent My Weekend...

Yep! This pretty much sums up how I spent my weekend. Sighhhh! It was Lovely!

It Doesn't Get Much Better Than This Folks!

Beautiful Scenery in my own back yard! I am so at peace in my garden!

Kate's birthday party...silly kids!

A Brisket, Friends, & Me...All on a sunny day!

Summer Fun!

Thank you all for taking the time to come and visit with us! The food was great! The company was fun! The weather was perrrrrfect!! Now this is SUMMER!!!! I was so busy I forgot to take pictures, so if you weren't here, you'll just have to imagine all the fun we had. Let's do it again sometime. Thanks everyone for making our day complete!

Fiesta Time!!

Rick got a new Smoker (meat cooker) for father's day (Thanks Jamey & Kate!). We're gonna try it out on Sunday and have a party! You're all welcome to stop in!! Aren't the chairs AMAZING?!!

READY...SET...CUT!

So I was all set to update my blog. I've been waiting for a week or more to take a picture of the beautiful patio chairs that Rick painted for me! I got Rick's camera ready, positioned the chairs for their photo, & Wah-Lah! Camera doesn't work! Now we have NO CAMERA in the house that works!! I'm frustrated to say the least! You'll all just have to stop in to see them I guess. Anyone interested in a grand fiesta party complete with comfortable/gorgeous chairs should stop by! I wanna have a fiesta party. I think I may just have to do that. Only thing is I need the weather to cooperate and it doesn't like to do that here in Minnesooooota! So until we figure this camera thing out...you'll all have to anticipate the beauty or come out yourself to take a peek.
That's all I got! Have a great week!

Graduation and open houses

Another weekend of graduation open houses. At least the weather was a little nicer than last weekend. It's so amazing to go to these parties to celebrate a new beginning for all these former dancers. You know the ones I mean...all those little girls who danced in Just For Kix and later danced with all the passion and desire I had dreamed they'd have for dance team in High School. This year was the smallest group of open houses I had (only 6). I think it's because I haven't been coaching for 2 years and the girls tend to forget. I still wish them all the very best! They are all girls who exceed expectations in everything they do and worked soooo hard to git-R-done! I'm so proud of all of them. Tears well in my eyes at this very moment just thinking about the little pink tutu's or cute little blue and white sailor suits ! Oh yeah! The memories! God Bless you all. Now show us all What Ya Got!

Feels Good!

I finally had an evening that had no expectation or committment. It was sooo nice. A couple glasses of wine...my favorite program...my kitties by my side...Ricky Dean wandering around doin' his thing. It just felt good. Knowing I could sleep in tomorrow morning. Knowing we are going to fumble around the house and just do what we want to do. It felt good. I am happy with that. It's been several months since I felt this way ...maybe the last time was in Manzanillo,MX in February. I just hope the weather cooperates so we can work outside. Hopefully I can post a few pics. I don't have a camera anymore (one that works) and Rick has his camera set for too high dpi so I can't upload them. Oh well....we'll see if I can figure it out. If not...you'll have to imagine. But that's what we used to do anyway, right? Enjoy your weekend everyone!

Mole poison and Jelly Beans!!

Happy Birthday Ricky Dean!

My Honey Bunny!

Love...needs no words.

A Memorable Day of Recognition!

Congratulations Meggie Loo Hoo! We are Soooooo Proud!!

Congratulations to my beeeuuuuifullest daughter on her graduation from St. Mary's University!! Ok...so she really graduated in December but her ceremony is tomorrow. Complete with cap and gown. I will have pictures tomorrow! Way ta go girl!!!