I'm 30!

Jon and I were able to go to the Mariner's game the day before my birthday. I tried garlic fries for the first time...since it seemed like the thing to do and we had to watch for foul balls (some got pretty close to our heads!) It was fun to be able to spend time with the hubby (thanks Grandma-B!) and have a night out on the town. Jon made his famous chicken tacos for my birthday dinner, and they were oh soooo good!

Evan loves to help Daddy mow the lawn!

Laura and Eric's Wedding Day

Yay, we finally have some pictures from Laura's big day (Eric's too of course!) We had so much fun and Laura was breathtaking in her wedding dress (and Eric was too!--see 7th picture down)"A toast to Laura and Eric!"

"Dancin' with myself...oh, oh a-oh!"

"Mmm...this is one delectable chocolate dipped strawberry..."

"Yippee for Auntie Laura and Uncle Eric!"

Nobody touches Momma's bubbly!

Wedding Pictures Continued

"Here's looking at you Sis!"

"Has anybody seen the groom? Oh, er...I found him..." Hey look at that, my leg matches the color of Laura's dress...

"Chatting in the bathroom." (Girls do that you know.)

"My sister is so beautiful!" And who did her bouquet? That must've cost a fortune! Teehee.

"Hurray, they did it!" Eric is my favorite in this picture. I love the fist! Look out Laura!

Happy, Happy Birthday Evan!

Happy Birthday Evan!

Evan celebrated his 2nd birthday last week and we had a party at the Bippert home in Olympia on Saturday. It was so fun to see friends and family and play with cousins again! A BIG thanks to Aunt Juli and Grandma for the DELICIOUS hawaiian hay stacks. We also made Evan's favorite limeade frosties (recipe courtesy of Cousin German and Cousin Sara). The strawberry cupcakes were also a big hit (made with fresh pureed strawberries. Yum!)

Bag Balm: The New Hair Therapy to Achieve that Lustrous Shine! disclaimer: may cause baldness if used irresponsibly

Evan woke up from his nap today and discovered the square tin of Bag Balm tucked away under his changing table. For those who do not know what Bag Balm is, it's similar to vaseline (but much more potent in smell and purpose.) Growing up around horses, we used the ointment for cracked or dry hooves, but we mainly used it for our own chapped hands or dry skin--incredibly thick stuff! With a name like Bag Balm-with its cow's udder logo-who wouldn't want to lather up in the stuff??? You'd think the smell alone would turn Evan away, but he'd always been intrigued with the green box ever since Mommy would use it when the Desitin didn't seem to cure one of his pesky diaper rashes.
So after a tub, two showers and six shampoos (lather, rinse, and repeat...repeat...repeat...no kidding!) It became inevitable that it was not going to wash out. We even tried to rub a baking soda paste in his hair to help break up the grease. As I poured water over his head the expression "Water off a Duck's Back" never seemed more appropriate! Evan was becoming very impatient with the whole process and we became increasingly more frustrated, so Daddy was the one to suggest shaving Evan's head. It seemed like the only option we had left. So just in time for his second birthday on the 10th, Evan will now be sporting a buzz cut for the rest of the summer. My silly, silly boy. Here's our attempt of a "Mommy-Comb-Over".