Our Patriotic Drink

We had a BBQ with family and friends to celebrate the 4th of July. Our contributions to the event included a Patriotic drink (see below for drinks used). The colors do not bleed into each other so people at the party were walking around with red, white, and blue drinks. It turned out great. Let us know if you want the details. Our other contribution were fruit sparklers. The little kids loved these and the adults loved that they were (somewhat) healthy!

Bryton Goes to MSU Football Camp

Bryton went to MSU Football Camp last month. He had a great time acting as a real "Bulldog." He had the opportunity to work with the MSU Football Coaching staff (got a photo with Coach Dan Mullen even), had lunch in the locker room (sounded pretty gross to me, but he LOVED it), and at the end of camp he rode the MSU bus...

The boys got off the bus and the parents were on the sidelines cheering for their boys. The boys then came into the MSU Football Stadium and they were each announced over the loud speaker as they ran down the field to high-five Coach Mullen. It was worth every penny!

Our bulldog on the 50 yard line. GO DAWGS! Hang onto this picture folks, it might be worth something someday!

Hair Cut!

Shae has been begging to get her hair cut all summer long. Finally, we gave in...
She now has several new nicknames, including Strawberry Shortcake, Dorothy Hammill, Madeline, "Bob," and more. We love it and she does too!

The 2009 Peep Show

Yes fans. It has reached that special time again. Time to vote for the best entry in the 2nd Annual Peep Show! My brother and sister-in-law invited everyone to particpate and this year Emoree, Bryton, and Shae have been the masters of the show deciding what they wanted to do, and how they wanted to do it. Can you guess which entry was done by which child? While the kids would love for you to vote for their entry, vote for whatever peep piece inspires you and have fun. Go to http://liz.heiselt.org/blog/ to vote. Have a great time!

5 Friend Giveaway

This game involves a few of my favorite things: handmade goods, creativity, and gift-giving. Here are the tagging instructions: The first five people to respond to this post by leaving a comment, will get something made by me! My choice. For you.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!2- What I create will be just for you.3- It’ll be done this year (as in sometime in 2009). 4- You have no clue what it’s going to be. It may be a story. It may be a picture. I may draw or paint something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that’s for sure! 5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your blog and offer a giveaway to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!

I hope that I have at least 5 friends that will do this!

We Are a Happy Family

They each have such beautiful smiles, don't they? What a photogenic group! Even in their pajamas.

I+ Rating!

Emoree had an opportunity to perform in an amazing band competition. She had to give a special bassoon solo in front of the MSU bassoon professor. Emoree received the highest rating you could receive (a I+) and even won a medal. We were all very proud of her! She is making plans for 7th grade band in the fall. All you former band members or band wanna be's make sure to share your stories with her!