Lauren's Almost 11yrs Old

Okay- Lauren doesn't actually turn 11 for a few more weeks but she insisted on a pool party. So we had to do it before the water changed temps. The party was a big hit! Only 18 girls showed up and one lonely brother. Now she is counting the days until she really turns the magical 11!!

Alaska can keep the white stuff!

I just got back from a quick trip up to Alaska this week. As you can see, it snowed a few weeks early this year and it almost felt like Christmas.
I went from my brothers wedding where they got married in a beautiful log lodge. Then the next day the crazy storm hit. By the way, we were up in Palin country and you really can see Russia from there!!! he he he