Back To Your Regularly Scheduled Programming

Hello again my little bloggy friends...it has been quite some time since we last visited and I think I shall catch you up a bit. Here is a pictoral summary of our fantastic summer. One day, I will learn how to add photos in order to my blog. For now, you will have to endure our summer - the unedited version... The above photo is of our daughter... aka Princess Jasmine... for her 4th b-day pics. As you peruse the pictures you will see several themes developing here. I think I can sum it up for you in a few words: Princesses, Cupcakes, Camping, Birthdays, Fairs, Parties, Weddings... Give you an idea?
Here we are celebrating Auntie B's birthday with none other than cupcakes!

Have you ever seen a more adorable bunch of princesses?
A fun summer party in the backyard. Just seconds before the hammock broke. No joke!
What summer isn't complete without a little face painting?
Or horseback riding? One of 5-6 visits to the county fair this year.
A little Princess Birthday action...

The princess getting all glammed up...
With her ladies in waiting.
The most beautiful wedding (and bride too!!) of the summer...
With a lovely yummy cake...

and fun "goodie bags" as my daughter would call them... lol Loved the citrus theme and colors. It was a beautiful evening.

Okay... this is the craziest thing. I didn't mean for this photo to load and I don't know how to delete it? Anyone out there who can help me? This was supposed to be a camping picture. Celebrating the 3rd anniversary of our "Forever Family Day" with our friends from our adoption group. These girls are too precious!
With Auntie B at Saint Cupcake in Portland, OR. If you ever make it out that way make sure to stop and visit. We went there everyday of our trip to try the new flavors. I know...I know... but hey, it was for my birthday weekend celebration. I can officially recommend all of the flavors. I think my most fav are the pumpkin and the coconut ones!! They come regular sized or you can get little bite sizes which is what we did (most of the time) so that we could sample several flavors. Yummy! Oh, and there is a great kids restaurant called "Peanut Butter & Ellie's." Too cute... lots of fun toys, edible playdough to keep the kids (or you :o) occupied, and fun menu for both kids and adults. Also did lots of shopping and sightseeing. Auntie B is the best! What a lovely birthday weekend! Next year will be the big 4-0... yikes!!
Little miss sporting her new uniform for the first day of school. It's fun now. Won't be so much fun 10 years from now when she still has to wear it.

As promised, A picture from our wedding. I'm in the front with the girls and my honey is just behind me. Our lovely witnesses are in back.
Lots of good scooter ridin' and bike time this summer!
One of three parties to help ring in her 4th year...
More Fair Fun...

So there it is. Now you can see why I had not time to write! In addition to the aforementioned events, we also went on three super fun camping trips, went on several picnics, took swimming lessons, went to summer camp, and outdoor concerts. I experienced my first tire blow out while driving. That was eventful for little miss N. We still talk about it. We also found time to clean out our garage. If you have seen our garage before you know what an accomplishment that is! I can even park in there now. That was a "must complete" item prior to getting home with baby #2. I can only imagine how much fun it would be to try and put two kids in their carseats outside in the rain. Oh joy, joy...

Speaking of baby #2... still no official word yet. I believe that we have moved up on the waiting list from 8th to the 3rd or 4th spot now so I think we might hear by the end of the year or early next year. I still have plenty to do and with the holiday season fast approaching, I'm sure the time will fly by. Natalie is in two preschools this year (community and special ed) and that makes for an interesting day/week as well as busy, busy so another reason that time keeps flying by. I have to really stop and think about what the day of the week is and where I need to be. Okay so it's almost 2am and I should try to get to bed. We went out for our anniversary tonight and I made the mistake of having coffee too late and now I'm paying for it. Will definitely keep this more up-to-date now that things are getting back on a schedule around here. Thanks to those of you that checked in every so often. I will be making the rounds on your blogs again soon!