Pickles

For all you facebookers-I don't know if you got the joke about some giant cucumbers on our front porch? I'm sure it sounded a little dirty... but none-the-less, we have an interesting couple in our branch and they were so kind to bring us several cucumbers. So, I had to do something with them. While everyone has finished their peach canning...I have accomplished six jars of pickles. First time I've ever done this and I'd have to say they look a little scary but actually smell divine! Thanks to my sis in law Laura for always having the recipe I need. Can't wait to try these things!

Zeb's Birthday

For Zeb's birthday, his only request was to order a live, 7 lb lobster from the east coast. I wasn't really sure he would do it but next day air it was at our front door. This picture of Zeb is priceless! It makes me laugh out of love to see how happy he gets. I'm so glad I married someone who makes me laugh nonstop and has such a spontaneous personality.

Happy Birthday Zeb!!

so excited to open the box-i almost didn't get a pic

wow-7 lbs

came with lots of pretty seaweed

waiting to get in the boiling pot

tradition in my fam to have the 'you are special today' red plate on special occasions

the buttery end result

ready to dig in!

CO Springs

Last weekend we visited Colorado Springs to get in some sites and good food. We toured the Historic Manitou Springs as well as Old Colorado City.

Historic Downtown Manitou

Pikes Peak Canyon

Leather shop.....Zeb's favorite!

Gazing at adorable baby boy boutique clothes

The Diet

Ya...it's not me-Zeb is on a serious health kick! He is

cutting out fat and sugar. I'm so amazed by his efforts!

Oatmeal for breakfast Broccoli, brown rice, grilled chicken or sirloin for dinner. He also eats endless egg whites, lots of veggies and drinks 1% milk. I am in awe!!

Whole grain chicken sandwich or salad for lunch

Fruit for snacks and dessert

He is putting aside his green burritos and cheesburgers for now...

Family Reunion in Colorado

My Mom's family took a trip to Steamboat Springs, CO. It is so gorgeous there. We stopped in Maybell to see my Grandma's old ranch and we also took a day trip to Craig where my grandparents grew up. It was so fun to see their history!

Hangin with the Fam before the Reunion

Five Guys has some tasty fries! The new haircut

My grandma giving us a history of the ranch she worked at in Maybell, CO

A view of the old sheep barn on the ranch that my grandma used to work during summertime

Saddles in the tack room Bridles A horse yolk Old sheep horns Sheep's wool in a burlap sak Historic Western store on main in Steamboat Springs

At a pioneer museum Zeb and cousin Conner ready to ride

The Sliders Riding up to the Alpine slide Historic convient store Inside the gift shop/historic convient store

My grandma's home in high school and where my grandparents had their wedding reception

Grandma, Mom and her sisters in front of their grams flower garden

A victorian home my grandpa lived in

An American Dream-wouldn't you say? Cousin Cline and Jess next to giraffe monument

Soon to be Daddy & Mommy

Early 1900's Museum

Gas Pump Funeral Carriage Swim Suit Lawn Mower

Washing Machine