Nana Dear,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Yesterday was Nana’s birthday.
On Sunday Jon and Leslie hosted a wonderful birthday dinner.
Les made one of her signature cakes from scratch,
and Jon made an amazing pork roast…
also included was yummy bread, tender potatoes, homemade applesauce,
plump strawberries, fresh green salad, and garden zucchini.
(I must remember to start taking pictures of our gorgeous dinners)

There are so many reasons we love Nana…
Her big heart, her unselfishness, her sense of humor,
her candid attitude, her enchiladas, tuna salad, and magic squares,
her talent for attending to everyones needs and knowing just what to say.
I have a small handful of ladies that have changed who I am
as a woman. I admire and look up to them for their
strength and perseverance.
Jeanne is included in this amazing group of women.
Her sacrifices for her family that she’s made throughout her life
and her thoughtfulness to detail and inclusion have made me
want to be a more giving and loving person.
If you were to visit Nana’s house she would drop everything to
make you feel comfortable- she would make you something to eat,
offer you a comfy seat, tell you a story, and when it is time to leave,
she would wave from the driveway to be
sure that your visit was homey from start to finish.

Nana makes opportunities to create memories with her grandchildren
through crafts, activities, or teaching them to cook and sew.
I hope I have half the energy she does to keep up with all the little
spirits when I’m a “nana” someday.
There will surely be a special place in heaven for a woman as great as her.
I hope that place is filled with scrapbook supplies, comfortable shoes,
yummy treats, and people to attend to her like a queen,
she definitely has earned it!
Nana we love you so much!

You are the QUEEN of our HEARTS!

Tonight...

I ate this for dinner.
1 can of olives
1 string cheese
1 fruit roll up
1 handful of goldfish crackers
Looks like it's time to visit the roadside farmer again...

and help me,
this was dessert.

i really like how the package says,

"This is REAL Chocolate!"

like i would waste my time with anything less.

**disclaimer** this is not what my children ate, but would you judge me if it was?

FOOD in EUROPE

As a self proclaimed foodie, I reveled in some delectable meals and treats while on our trip that left my palate tingling. It's no secret that I frequent some cheap establishments for a dollar caesar side salad or bag of onion rings with fry sauce....but every now and then one needs to stretch their tasting abilities and venture out to new horizons.....yes, that means trying things as mysterious as black pudding and haggis, and yes I did, really. Too bad I didn't take pictures, you'll have to leave those visions to your imagination.

Drowned

Dear Salad,

Why did I ruin you with too much dressing?

Sincerely,
Gluttony

Break Dancin' BBQ FHE

On the menu:

Assortment of Beverages

Chicken Kabobs

Hot Dogs

Chips & Watermelon

Savory Caeser Pasta Salad

Scrumptious Fruit Salad

Delectable Cous Cous Salad

Gummi Bear Ice Cream Cones

Popcorn Popping

Mormon Rap with Breaker Boy accompaniment
Girly Dance Routine
THE ROBOT

Potato Sack Race

*****

Thanks to all our homies for the good times!

You know you've had a good party when...

a bedroom has been toilet papered,

5 bandaides were used,

you laugh till you cry,

tummies are full of good food,

the men quote lines from

Monty Python and Dumb and Dumber,

and the girls are talking shopping in the living room.

Babysitting

topic of conversation:

ketchup goes with...

everything

Super Dad!

Yesterday was a great Father's Day!

We first honored the super pops with giant German Pancakes

and some little gifts and cards from the kiddos.

After church we headed to Nana & Pa's

house for some delicious BBQ Ribs, fresh corn on the cob,

greek salad, bread, baked beans, and 7 layer bean dip

none of us could leave alone.

***

We celebrated Chris' birthday two days early with some

German Chocolate Cake out of the Lion House Cookbook.

Hey Sara, how did it turn out?

Ummmm, a little on the dry side,

I'll stick to my old recipe next time thanks.

Hey Sara, are you guys German?

No, but we like food that is mythically from that region.

Hey Sara, why isn't Oliver in any of those pictures?

We forgot him at home, oops.

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It was a yummy and relaxing day spent with family.

We love you Papa Bear!!!