Kate's Quilt

Mommom has been making a quilt for me using my bedroom fabrics! She recently finished it and entered it in a quilt show. It won First Place! Yay! I think the quilt is so pretty and I can't wait to have it in my room! Thank you Mommom for making it for me!

New Mexico Trip - White Sands

On Monday Mommy & Daddy took me to White Sands. We had SO much fun!! I loved sliding down the sand dunes. The first time I was a little nervous, but when I got to the bottom, I looked at Daddy & said, "I want to do it again!!" At one point I landed face first in the sand, looked at Mommy & said, "Sand isn't good for eating!"

Mommy made a bridge for me to run under on the boardwalk!

The gorgeous view on the drive from Cloudcroft to Alamogordo.

New Mexico Trip, Part 4

We drove to Mayhill, a small town between Cloudcroft & Artesia, to take a picture on the steps of this church. Mom has a photo of her as a young girl on the steps of this church.

Sweet Kate - SO happy!

The historic train trestle in Cloudcroft that Andy & I saw while hiking.

Hiking with my honey

New Mexico, Part 3

On Saturday evening we went to dinner to celebrate my mom's & my birthday a few weeks early. We went to The Lodge - delicious food & a beautiful view!

I had the almond-crusted salmon & it was amazing! Kate looks very troubled in this picture - I have no idea why.

Andy enjoyed a steak!

New Mexico Trip, Part 2

On Friday, Andy & I enjoyed going to Ruidoso for the day while the kids played with Mommom & Papa George at the cabin. We ate delicious New Mexican food at "Casa Blanca" & enjoyed walking through downtown & doing some shopping. The scenery, as you can see above, was amazing.

The weather was perfect for morning walks.

Love this pic of our sweet boy.

New Mexico Trip, Part 1

Last Wednesday we left for Cloudcroft, NM to have a week-long family vacation. It has been a WONDERFUL trip - The perfect mix of relaxation, fun & memory-making! This is our last day & we are sad to go...

Michael has loved playing on the porch with his cars & the weather has been PERFECT to do so!

I have spent lots of time catching up on my blogs & learning how to use my new computer

- fun, fun!

Mommom & Kate having tea :)

Andy, Michael & Grandpa George had a great time hiking & walking. Michael's favorite - throwing rocks at trees.

"Embrace the Camera"

I just discovered this fun photo "challenge" - I don't know this family but isn't that one of the joys of blogging? - One great blog leads you to another great blog, and so on. The "rules" of this challenge can be found here -

Me with my sweet boy - He is such a delight & brings so much joy to our home. His energy amazes me & he definitely keeps me on my toes. But he also keeps me laughing, smiling & enjoying the smallest details of life with childlike innocence.

Michael has enjoyed playing on my new "toy." I have been saving up / early birthday present.

I was a bit nervous about switching from PC to Mac. After much research & a few demos at the Apple store, we took the plunge. I'm thrilled to say that I LOVE it. And I've only had it a week! Haven't you noticed already that I'm blogging more?! Michael loves to play "letters" on starfall.com (Great alphabet/reading website for kids!)

We have had Matthew almost 3 months & it is official - we are attached. He is a wonderful dog. He is gentle with the kids & he definitely gives us a sense of "protection" which is a huge blessing after what happened in June. Andy has nicknamed him "Shadow" because he follows me EVERYWHERE. Not Andy, Michael or Kate, just me. It is funny, although sometimes a bit annoying. I didn't think I was ready for a dog but I am so glad he is part of our family!