So, in an effort to get out of my sorry bloggin' funk....here are some pics for you to enjoy. Totally random, all from last month.
One of the many uses for a dryer vent.
A smile.....courtesy of the last day of school. Eight grade here he comes.
The view from our front door. It makes me smile.
Our good friends, The Hartys, came into town from Oregon. The kids became quick friends.
A scene from my life. Although this was in May....this photo could really be any day.
Not the best pic of my baby....her hair is wild, she has a stain on her shirt.......but will you look at those lashes!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, my lashes are that long..I WISH!
A boy and his shadow heading into his last day of class. They had a pj party and he was set with Lightning McQueen.
Brother and sister trying out Grandpa Jim's jeep that he is fixing up. They really felt super cool in the front seats.
Teacher gifts this year. See how last minute I am? I added the ribbon in the car.
A view in Barbie's house. I found the heaps of cash laying on the living room floor to be pretty funny.Hopefully, I will be caught up before July arrives...i might need to borrow some of Kristi's blog catchup:)
She had #6 cinnamon rolls.. and strawberry milk for breakfast. 
And Candi set her up to be a princess for the day with a flashing #6 tiara and wand. So fun.
We set up the jumping castle and I think they had a good time. It was already getting hot, so that didn't last too long.
For fun, we made animal masks with crayons and glitter.
She was able to open a present for Mom....a fun new leapster game.
Then it was into the pool to cool off.....how is that for an action shot?
The birthday girl requested pork chops, corn-on-the-cob, and applesauce. Is that cute or what? Here is Candi modeling the birthday apron I bought her from 
My Mom and Dad came to the party and brought the cake. I think my Mom did a great job with it. It was delicious too.
Of course, it wouldn't be a birthday or a party without gifts to open. We hope she liked everything and had a great birthday. We were so happy to be there to celebrate with her.
Really the best $35 we ever spent. Do you believe it has lasted 2 years and was only $35 at Costco?
Candi & Ariel brought crafts for us to do....they had so much fun doing them.
Very festive, don't you think?
Then I pulled out the craft sand(which my husband responded with a "where have you been keeping a case of craft sand hidden?) and created
fun sun/star keychains. This one was an Ariel special.
Then we had an egg and spoon race and blew
bubbles.
After the pool, Candi treated us to chuck roast and mashed potatoes. You have NO idea how delicious it was. Charles made me take notes while she was cooking it. It was so good. Thanks Candi, for the yummy treat.
For dessert we pulled out my ice cream lazy susan and the kids LOVED it. Ariel asked if we could use that again next time she comes to visit. So sweet.
cousin bonding....those girls really love each other.
animals off finding shade, but we were still able find a prarie dog, a roadrunner, a desert turtle, bobcats, mountain lions and sleeping javelinas.....oh and a tarantula up close and personal....can you tell who wanted to touch it in the worst way?
heat. It did start to get a little hot....who am I kidding it was over 1oo, but I love this photo of my girl. Not really her expression because she looks annoyed, but will you look at her skin? Oh, how I wish I had that skin....it's gorgeous and what about her lips...are they perfect or what?
Mom & daughter quality time....that's what vacations are for, right?
fish to look at than the day before. Who would think they would have large fish tank at a Desert Museum. 
Enjoying ice cream cones after the pool.
Wearing matching nightgowns with your cousin.
The girls enjoying popcorn and a movie.
All of them snuggled together on the floor....nothing cuter than that.
