What’s More American than Apple Pie?

Might I suggest this dessert on the 4th of July?  Created by our lovely Anna, who hosted us for a patriotic feastie at her and B.Kyle’s home.  So fun.  Here are a few images of the event.

 

  

 

Casen’s 6, errr, 8 pack

A dog can always hope.

A story with the Unc’s.

Checking out Big Kyle’s BIG BAD BELT.

The Magic Chef.

Zzzzzzzzzzzz.

Ebbelskeevers (I just slaughtered that word, sorry) in the morning, blessed in Portuguese made our 4th of July eclectic for sure.

No matter the grey skies, there is always a bright spot somewhere on the 4th of July.

A Petite Piece o' Pageant

Pageant 2011
One night I took my camera to backstage Mormon Miracle Pageant.  Our family played a handcart pioneer family and had a fabulous experience.  I had expected to get back the next night to shoot from some better angles and places and catch more family and friends before it got too dark, but, I'll have to wait 'till next year now.

Hope you enjoy this tiny tribute to Pageant.  Thanks for the memory

Polly Wogs!

The T’s have several new pets!  Summer and pollywogs and boys – they belong together.

Last But Not Least

Here’s a close up of the last cake created.  It was for Andrew and Aubrey.  The big, glorious broach in the center of the big, glorious satin bow made this cake so stunning.

Belated Post

I have a few belated posts to catch up on.  But this one is a biggie.  Neil’s homecoming from his Brazil mission happened on May 26, 2011.  Here are a few images from the airport.

Anna made it easy for Casen to break the ice meeting his missionary uncle for the first time. The card explained everything he just couldn’t put in words.

 

There were hugs all around. . .

  

  

 

It ain’t heavy – he’s my brother.  Kyle finds out what a missionary carries and how heavy it is.

The other day I came home to find Neil just getting home from work.  He was sweaty and grimy and he questioned my wanting a hug.  I told him I didn’t care – I still can hardly believe we get to see and be with him everyday.  I found sending a missionary son away for 2 years to be a Happy Heart-Ache.  But I have found nothing achy about receiving him home.

Cole and Jennifer

Spencer and Kourtney

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Spencer and Kourtney