Summer stuff

This is the product of Ella's very own recipe.  Kind of a chewy shortbread.

Lily's volcano cake

Birthday party! 

Lily's new blanket and shelf

I got a few shots of Dessa enjoying her ice cream today.  Actually, I got a lot of shots of Dessa enjoying her ice cream.

Great Grandma's old nursing uniforms.

Oh, I have a bonus quote for you today.  Dessa saw some hair defrizzer on my counter and asked, "Is that to make me fabulous?"

It's been MONTHS!  Now Dessa is five.  FIVE!  Here are a few pictures of birthday stuff and other Montana fun.

Just a few reasons we want to get back to Montana!  

Kendra and Ethan share a birthday week with Dess, so they were able to celebrate together.

Ella was very impressed by Aunt Linnea's artistic ability.

Another reason we want to move back.

Dessa "rocks" her new dress.

Dessa wanted a green chicken cake.  Wish I'd thought to wipe the excess frosting off the board.

Family pics...a work in progress

Notice how these family pics are only of the kids.  We're working on it.

Beauties, Cuties and big girl beds

Here are a few pictures of the amazing horses at the parade this year.  I wish I'd gotten a better picture of this massive black one.  Does anyone know if they are Andalusians?

 Notice the palomino in the back!  Too bad I didn't notice him until I only had a rear angle.

 A shot of the cute things Auntie Holly made for Dessa and Ella, with adorable models.

Here is the new bed.  

 Under the bed

 Dessa's "new" big girl bed.  After we did all the work to arrange and clean everything, I was looking at it all, and it was nice.  But I don't yet like it as much as it used to be, but I think it's because now it is a big girl room.  *sob*

 There is a pull-out keyboard thing or drawer under the desk and the girls put their play "re-typerator" (keyboard) on it.

Swimwear photo shoot

Lily says, "These are just some of my moves."