Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Lordy, Lordy! Look who's 40!

Last weekend we had a barbecue! Big barbecue. We had to celebrate big for Steve hitting the BIG 4-0! Yes, the brown bear is 40...doesn't act or look like it, but 'tis true.

Steve worked his tail off in the yard making it look great. He also smoked pork roasts and we stayed up WAY too late pulling pork. But it was worth it. The pulled pork was amazing. Exactly what he wanted for his birthday. I stayed up too late not only helping to cook, but making a collage of Steve pictures. Fortunately, Dawn had an easel to display my hard work.

Getting ready for the party. Oreo had to rest up and it's a good thing she did. She ran and ran and ran. She had the tough job of cleaning up after all the kids. She then slept for 2 days after...she didn't come out of her box!

Of course there were decorations...but I didn't put up the banner across the garage.


Lots of food: pork, rolls, veggies, fruit, chips...all the good stuff.


Yard games: Blongo Ball and Tether ball were out. Our house doesn't have too many kids toys....so I bought bubbles. They always go over well.


This busy mama got slimed with barbecue sauce from one of the kids...that's okay when they're this cute!!!  Duncan taught me (the nurse) how to clean a scraped up knee.


The collage of Steve.

Happy Birthday Steve! Here's to many more. Love you.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Gee, Another bag!

Mom's been requesting these for friends. Apparently, they make the best knitting bags. So I have made yet another. I wish the pictures showed off the sparkles better...they're the best part!


By the way, Alana loved her bag for her retirement. I have requests in for 15 and 20 years from now...when others are ready to retire. Congratulations Alana, enjoy the grandbabies and time!