She's a good kisser.

All Eastered Out

Dear Shirley,

It doesn't seem fair that you can leave me in the dust as you cruise to the other side of the room, but I'm not allowed to go into the kitchen without a major meltdown from you.

I'm just saying.

I love you,

Mama

The Farm

On Saturday, Shirley, Kristi and I went on a mini-road trip. We went up to WLBC to visit my old quilting friends (old, as in "for a long time," not necessarily old in age!) and on our way home, we stopped at the Farm to visit Grandma Shirley and Gram Helga.

SJ thought Gram's walker was her own, personal jungle gym.

Mall of America

This weekend, SJ and I were lucky enough to go to the MOA TWICE!

The first day, we had lunch with my cousin Lora and her daughter Alana. Alana was born in May and is newly linked on the left-hand side of my blog. Check it out!

We had so much fun that Alana couldn't keep her eyes open another minute. :)

The next day, we ended up back at MOA, shopping with some friendds, then out to dinner at the Rainforest Cafe for my friend, April's birthday. Shirley LOVED the animals, fish and thunderstorms at the restaraunt. Here she is enjoying a lemon. She ate three while we were there.

Underwear Model

Mama! Big, big, BIG sale at Vickie's!

12-Month Photos!

Big girl!!

This is one of my favorites. I love this smile.
A special photo.

Showing off her kilt.

A special bracelet from Uncle McClain.