Happy Birthday to Me!

So last week was my birthday. The last year in my 20's-an occasion to be celebrated. Zack cooked me dinner-Bobby Flay style- and it was delish. Steak with blue cheese butter, homemade fries and celery salad. And it wouldn't be a birthday without cake, chocolate that is. It was a wonderful day and I can't wait to spend many more with my sweet family. 
 

Summer :)

Yes, I have been slacking in the blog department. But here's what we've been doing: 
 
 
 

Wild Wyoming Weekend

We have been known to take a spur-of-the-moment road trip before... It starts off as "just going for a drive" and sometimes ends up an overnight excursion. We went out just to take in some scenery on Saturday morning (poor Annie was still in her jammies) and found a beautiful lake in the middle of nowhere. There is so much vast open land here and it seems that your the only one whose ever seen it before-quite an awesome sight. Once we reached some civilization (aka a gas station) we realized we were only 75 more miles away from a 'big city'. We thought-why not-and continued on the trail. We're also potty training Lily right now (for real this time). By the time we had to stop to feed the baby, and go to the potty oh about a hundred times it was late afternoon before we arrived in Casper. Then, I of course had to have a Hobby Lobby and Target fix and eat somewhere and well there you go. As our weekends here are winding down, there's still so much more to see! h 
 
 
 

Happy Birthday Lily!

Lily's birthday was technically 2 weeks ago but we had her party a little late so that my mom could be here to celebrate! She made last minute plans for a quick trip out, vowing to never miss a birthday :) Since Lily's favorite thing is anything Sesame Street, we decided to go with a cookie monster theme. He is her favorite right after Elmo-and I couldn't bring myself to have an Elmo party... My mom and I made these cute little cupcakes and a cookie cake for Lily and we had a quiet little party in the park last Sunday after church. All of her friends from church came and they had such a blast. They were all a little blue when it was all said and done...oops. She is such an incredible little thing and we're thankful to God for every day of these last two years with her. We love you Lils! 
 
 
 

Gold Rush Days

This weekend we went to South Pass City. Its a little historic town about 30 miles from here that is kept as it was in its bustling days. Butch Cassidy supposedly came through here a lot and you can tour the hotel he stayed in. As you can see 5 people actually still live there. They were having a festival this weekend called Gold Rush Days to kind of re-enact what it was like to live there. There was a old-time baseball game going on, panning for gold, horseshoes, horserides and a concert. Lily even had a blacksmith make her a nail (which Daddy held safely). It was pretty fun until a storm came through and brought the cold wind with it. One day I will learn to always bring coats with us no matter what time of year it is.... 
 
 
 

She talks :)

She's so excited to talk-she can't even blink!!

Yummmm...Apple Pie!

Every Wednesday night we cook for an older couple in town that we have grown to love. I think I have mentioned Howard and Vivian before (also known as How-a and Bibi-ent). We met them through one of Zack's friends and they are both 92 years old but as fun as people half their age. In the year that we've been doing this I have really been able to hone my cooking skills. Meaning I really had none before. (I mean unless you count cooking things from a box.) This is a southern couple from Georgia-so they know about home-cooked meals. It has been so fun to try new recipes (from scratch) and learn as I go. Of course sweet little Howard always acts like its the best thing he's ever tasted. Maybe its the humongous pitcher of sweet tea I bring every week in case all else fails. Its also a great time for Lily and now Annie to entertain-and be entertained-each week. They don't have any grandchildren so they have adopted ours;) Anyway, I have said all this to say that tonight I attempted Howard's favorite thing in the world-homemade apple pie! It smells so good. I just hope it tastes as good as it looks. Yummy!