Happy 15th Birthday Kyleigh

I don’t even know how it’s possible but my adorable niece and godchild turns 15 today. I love her with all my heart and cannot imagine not being her aunt! I cherish every second of the time we get to spend together.

Our little entertainer…


Had the pleasure of attending her first concert (Harry Styles) with her, her friend and her mother (my sister)…


Love her even when we are dangling over the ocean…ha ha!!! Thanks for riding with me (the chicken)…


Such a cutie…


She sure loves her aunt/dog Gracie…


I got to be her confirmation sponsor…#blessed


Entertainment at the campfire….ahhhhh…


She has so much love for her first second-cousin!! Cuteness overload…


I love you sooo many bunches with all my heart!!!! 

If you have a second, please send my sweet and kind niece a Happy birthday wish below!!! I promise I will be sending all comments to her!! Have a phenomenal day Kyleigh!!!!

XOXOXO

It's finally Summer 2019

Happy Monday ya'll!!!

I hope everyone had the fantastic weather that we had in PA/OH over the weekend!!! It finally felt like summer - yippee!!!

Out speed boat is on the struggle bus lately. The steering is really tight and my father recently broke a rib (UGH!!!) so we are waiting until he heals a little before we tackle fixing the boat.

So.....this weekend we improvised and tried having the kids ski behind the jet ski! We had never tried this before and it actually worked! They had to hang on really tight initially as they drug a little more than usual in the beginning but once they were up it worked pretty great! HA!

Mom drove the jet ski and I rode backwards and worked the rope and spotted!

Here is Kyleigh....

And...heading into our dock...the kids love to ski into the dock area and let go...here is Kyleigh again...


And when she let go...they just slowly sink down into the water....HA!


And...here is Ryan behind the jet ski...


And closer to the dock area....


And...he let go...


The pontoon boat parade is two weeks away...this year we are doing the Safari Theme! I think it will be amazing!!!!

So, 4th of July weekend we will decorate the pontoon and I promise to get get pics for you...if you want to see our past themes...click below...
2015-Waikiki
2016-Jailhouse
2017-Tub
2018-Construction Site

My nephew took this enhanced picture of the lake this weekend...


And this is the UN-enhanced version...any question why I drive to my parents every weekend in the summer?!?!


My niece made these protein balls for everyone to try. They are chocolate chips, peanut butter, coconut oil, and vanilla...they looked delish!!! I forgot to try one! HA!

Sunday we started the day off at church and then to help my parents. The church built a new hall and my father helped a lot both with his time and his engineering skills. They had a tour for people to see the new hall after mass so we hung out and greeted people as they entered...oh, and ate a lot of cookies!!!




My niece had her earphones on for the ride home with her Taylor Swift music...I decided I needed to bug her so I used "Cabin Talk" to intercept the Taylor music with my rendition of "Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. You can see by how she is covering her ears it did not go well....HA! That's my Mom on the right trying to stay out of it...HA!


Sunday on the lake was spent paddle-boarding and floating...the weather was beyond perfect! Here is Kyleigh...


And another mid-spill...


And then finally...the aftermath...HA!


And here is Ryan...


We did a family cheers to Summer!!!!


And spent time after dinner on the patio watching the hummingbirds...I tried so hard to get a photo but this is the best I could do...see him/her?!?!


I hope you all had a great weekend and got a fantastic start to your summer!!!!

What is your favorite part of summer? What is your favorite summer recipe? How is life? Is it Summer where you live?

HUGS!

Happy 17th Birthday Jordan!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday to my VERY FIRST NIECE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
She was born on this day in 1993 and I love her sooooooooooooo much!!!!
She had to wear braces for her legs when she was born and I was soooo scared to hold her at first.
She puked on anyone that dared to hold her and give her a bottle - she literally just gushed after every bottle - it is a miracle that she kept any milk down!
She has always hated bugs, sports and animals and always loved anything girly and clothes!!!!
The only thing she wanted for her 6th birthday was satin sheets for her bed!!!!
She has grown into a beautiful, amazing, smart, talented, funny, and strong-willed young woman!
I LOVE YOU JORDAN ELIZABETH with all my heart and soul!!!!
Thanks for being an amazing niece that I am sooooooooooooooo proud to know and love!!!!!

Jordan with her little sister Jess...

Jordan holding her little sister!!!!!

My sister Kerry, Jordan and Jess

Jordan now!!!!!!!!!!!

and another...


and my ultimate favorite (she makes me sooooo proud)...

Introducing Madelyn Josephine

YEEEEEEAAAAHHHHHHH...

My sister-in-law and brother had their little baby girl March 2, 2010 and her name is Madelyn Josephine (Maddy Jo) - How cute!?!?!?!??

You know, as a proud Aunt, I just had to pull myself away from my important duties at work...take a vacation day...and drive three hours to see this adorable little munchkin!!!!
Because she lives near my brother, we also got to see and visit with my little sister, my brother-in-law and their three kids - BONUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are the pics with the new munchkin...

The proud Daddy (my little brother) and Madelyn...


Waliacha and Madelyn (he looks like he wants one of his own, hugh????)...
Sara (the proud Mommy) and Madelyn...

Grandma (Memaw) and Madelyn...

Me (her favorite Aunt Annie) and Madelyn...

Grandpa and Madelyn (she already has him wrapped around her finger)...

Maddy Jo's Birthday Pics!!!!!!!!

My little brother and his wife Sara welcomed their new baby girl into the world this morning!!!

8 lbs
21 inches

annnnnnnnnnnnnndddddddddddd

here she is.... Maddy Jo...........

And now with her proud father (my "little" brother)!!!!!

WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO! Welcome Maddy Jo!

No pictures yet but my new niece was born this AM!!!!!!

Born to my little brother and his wife......

Little Girl...
8 oz
21 inches
Madelyn (I am not sure how they are spelling this) Josephine
Maddy Jo for short!!!!!!

Can't wait to see her!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to the world newest niece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm playing!!!! Picture 365 - A picture a day

I am soooooo excited!!
Lately I felt as if I have had nothing to post exciting!

Now I will!!

I will post a picture a day for 365 days - or at least I will try!!

Here goes........

Since today is the first day and I have no camera with me - I will post my one and only old picture...this is my niece (taken last year) as she was making her piggy sound...is the face not the cutest thing you have ever seen?!??!?!??!??!??!