She's been at it again....

My mom made this whole ensamble for Princess Pie AND another compelte set for KK to take home to Oregon.

Bear Lake with the Dougalls

Remember that BFF that brought me the cake ball BONbons's that were the Bomb!  Her family hasn't been to the cabin in 10 years...It was high time for a visit.  Come back soon, we loved having you!

Welcome Gemma Mae

Mark and Jana had their second baby. Darling little Gemma Mae.

J.E.M.C.O.

John Edwin McMullin Cousins Organization.

John Edwin is my great grand-father on my mother's side.

He and his wife, Edna Mae Dayton had three children....

They had children, and their children had children.

You get the idea...

It was my year to plan; along with my cousins, Ben, Katy, and Kelli

It was a TON of fun!  We don't just gather for a meal, linger longer, then leave

Oh No

We start with a Moose, a BIG MOOSE

not joking, see pictures below, he wondered right up to the lawn,

Flag ceremony,

Rocket making and launching

Tie-Dye shirts

Olympics

Fancy Nancy Party

Talent Show

 Video

and Fireworks.

(Don't be thinking these pics are in order)

LOVE my JEMCO cousins!

Good Times!!!

They Arrived!!!!

For real! Ask and ye shall receive! You wish you had my BFF! Check these out.....my darling friend (since the 8th grade) came from Oregon and brought me these. They were DIVINE!

When do the BonBons arrive?

Somewhere at sometime I heard that stay at home moms sat around and ate BonBons all day.  Granted I'm still working BUT I have lots more stay at home mommy time it's been two weeks and the BonBons have NOT ARRIVED!  I think 'sit at home and eat BonBons all day' is code word for run your fanny off chasing children, picking up toys, ordering the children around to do chores because I'm supposed to be teaching them something, laundry, more chasing, wipe poopy bums, locate the lost dog (a couple of times) dishes, make breakfast, lunch and dinner, which means more dishes, ya you know the list goes on and on.  I was so tired today I took a ten minute power nap at 10:30am.  I know I will adjust and honestly I couldn't be happier....although I think I need to do a better job of showing it; The other day I was fixing breakfast and and I had awoken to a txt from Indy saying that my wallet and all the make-up I own was still in the car; which he had just driven to the air-port.  Bummer serious bummer.  I slapped down some eggs and Master says, "mom you seem a little grumpy this morning...you might need to take a nap like Bubba does."  All I can say is if I'm gonna stay home and 'eat BonBons' all day, I am going to occasionally need a nap to go with them.

I changed my mind...

Going private....If you want to keep reading leave me a comment with your email address.  Or shoot me an email at melaniebingham6@gmail.com

In trouble!!

He has been a grumpy bear all day and now he is perfectly happy picking my flowers! THE stinker!!
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Vacation re-defined.

Serious business

We took a week off and headed to the cabin.  I know what you're thinking...Ahhhh sweet vacation!  Well, that would only be true if you count laying sod, painting doors, chasing after children, organizing and cleaning as a vacation.  We had friends and family join us on the weekend.  The question I've been asking myself for the past week is where is that sweet spot between teaching your kids to work and having fun.  I realize that spot is going to vary by your perspective. (being the kid or the adult).  In case you're dreaming of owning a cabin.  Start dreaming of years and years of projects.  The projects get old and tiresome and expensive, but maybe I should be grateful they are giving me an opportunity to teach my children to work.
We did need a break for a fashion show....

and a little 4-wheeling

 Rocket Launching

 And a little time to chill

Happy 4th of July!