It’s been so long since I last blogged I've decided to scrap everything and start fresh. Its been too long to even do a recap because where would I start? Lorraine's birth? I'm pretty sure no one is interested in 100 random pictures from the last two years. (HOW is Lorraine almost two?!) So anyway, here we go!

Last weekend we went to Rexburg for the 4th of July. It’s always so fun and relaxing to visit and I eat way too much good food. We were sad to leave and put off our departure until 7pm Tuesday. This was a grave error. Lorraine refused to go to sleep and cried for most of the last 2 hours of our trip. Marie got annoyed with Lorraine’s crying and started in herself. Then to top it all off they seemed to be competing for who could holler the loudest.

On the 4th of July we went to Porter Park to watch the Parade. Lorraine loved it and would wave enthusiastically at everyone going by.

Her favorites were the kids dancing on the semi flat bed trailers and any type of band/music.  She had to dance along of course.  With her tongue hanging out.

 Here's our best attempt at a family photo that day.  Isn't it lovely?  From my dislocated knees to Lorraine's bear hanging out of her face and Marie crying it's pretty awesome.

After the parade Carma and I took Lorraine on the carousel.  She liked sitting on the horse for a minute, but then wasn't so sure.  When the music started blaring she decided it wasn't fun at all and cried for the rest of the ride.  I think this is the look of impending doom.

We went back to Harry and Carma's for a cook out with Byron's brothers and their kids.  The rodeo still hadn't ended by 11pm so Byron and I gave up on waiting for the fireworks.  We're such party poopers.

Now back in Boise we had a fun week.  My dad and I took the girls to the zoo, Lorraine and I made brownies, and Lorraine got to try out painting.  Remember those paint with water books?  I found one at a yard sale and the lady gave it to us for free woot!  Lorraine thought it was great and had to taste the water of course.

Checking out the Servals

The Meercats.  I love these guys they're so funny.

Sampling the frosting.

Mmm, tastes like paint-y water

And to wrap up our week, today we went to the Lavender Festival out here in Nampa.

And in case you think I neglect Marie because there are no pictures of her, don't worry.  There's just not much to take pictures of when we go out.

Here she is enjoying the parade.

Here she is enjoying the zoo.

And here she is enjoying the Lavender Festival.

Well that sums up our week, busy, busy!  I'm really enjoying my summer off before the craziness of nursing school starts in the fall.