Highlights

I'm in the process of formulating a thoughtful post, but in the meantime enjoy some photos of the last few weeks!

Official family photo!

Playing spoons on the 4th of July

A picnic with Ty and his wonderful sisters

(Glenna behind the camera, as usual :)

A playdate with James, Hunter, and Tali Rose

A swim date with Julia and the trips!

Glenna's photography

A shopping trip in Mirabelle with Mom, Tali, Caro, Anna, and Ella.

Cooking for Ty

Cooking again for Ty

Tequila-lime chicken and pico - take two! Wish I could eat this right now!

Cow day! Doesn't Tali's Huntman make a cute cow? :)

Ty putting up with all the ladies :)

And going right along with our activities!

Making the most of a rained-out picnic...

...and loving every bit of it. :)

Hanging out with some Gables,

girl talk with my friend, Angela,

and this cute little face.

Putting together backpacks for kids at the brickyard in Mexico! I made mine with a special girl in mind.

Success! (Kind of)

It's been nearly two weeks since my last post. These weeks have flown! I'm sorting pictures from all the fun evens of Ty's visit last week.

In recent news, today I donated blood!
I've been wanting to do this for a long time, especially since my last attempt was unsuccessful, so today I set aside the time.

She pricked my middle finger on my left hand (upon request, since I have a lot of right hand work to do in Bach), but my iron level was just under normal. I was not about to give up so easily, so I let her prick my right hand. Normal.

Unlike last time, I made it out of the prelim room without apple juice in my hand and wet rags on my face.
It was a proud moment.

She sat me down in the chair. I was ready!
I tightly shut my eyes as she slid (actually, it felt more like a punch) the needle into my skin. (Have I mentioned that I really don't like needles?) I focused on taking long breaths and squeezing the foam something-or-other. The lady drawing my blood kept asking if I was alright. Near the end I began to feel very, very woozy. Before I knew what was happening, the workers were handing me apple juice and placing wet towels on my shoulders and arms. But this time it was after my pint was given. :)

"I forgot to tell you that I'm terrified of needles."
"Honey, one look at your face told me all that!"

Lightheaded and dizzy, I lay in the chair for almost an hour after the process. Others entered, donated, and left all while I remained in that same chair. One man who came in was working on his eighteenth gallon! Woah! I tried to stand once but decided it was a better idea to sit back down a little longer. A sweet lady walked out to the car with me. I must've looked quite pale, because she, too, kept asking if I was okay.

All in all it was a great experience. I'm just relaxing on the couch, still not quite feeling myself. Time to hydrate! I hope it rains tonight, because I'm itching to use my new umbrella. It has Florida Blood Bank written all over it - literally! If only my neighbors knew the lengths I went to for that umbrella.

Better not let my excitement go to my head. I'm already a little unstable. :)

Twiddling My Thumbs

Actually, far from that!
This crazy week has flown by, but I can't say I mind. I'm waiting on a certain someone to get himself back home for a whole week! :)

Last Friday afternoon I received a call asking if I would like to teach a piano camp.
Well, sure. When?
This week.
Okay, then!


Apparently the scheduled teacher bailed, so I picked up the job at the last minute.
The good part: all the details were left up to me.
The bad part: all the details were left up to me to plan in three days.

Overall it was a great experience for me, but that's another blog post for another time.

Now that Saturday is here I really am twiddling my thumbs! I've got some piano on the radar screen today, and we're taking family pictures tonight. But in the meantime...

...it's time for another round of Random Pictures on Jessie's Phone!
We haven't done this in a while.

Jackson and Mia! Too cute! Love the overalls!

Summer Soph swimming (sweet!)

Baby Isaiah! :D

I know I look scary, but this was our attempt to take a "sandwich picture." Sophie is stacked on top of Gabe, too.

This girl will be four by the end of the summer. Can't believe that!

Gabe is my super hero. :)

My godson, Logan. This grumpy, pixilated picture doesn't do him justice. He's had some killer smiles recently. :)

Ben and Ty riding to lunch. I got this shot from the mini van with Angela. Heh heh.

Kelly and I turn into ogres after sunset.

What's more fabulous than boas?!

Silly bands that spell your name, of course!

These things are all the rage. Some of my students have 100+!

I don't know. Those glasses look pretty sweet on me. And that lady's expression is classic.

Actually, $9 crazy patch jeans and $14 cropped khakis from Gap are best of all.

(Yes, Tali purchased those.)

Hope you enjoyed this presentation! 

Is it Sunday yet??