I can't wait to dig in and get started!!!
Team 2 
The first inning it was neck and neck. However, in the second inning, Team 1 began to pull away with the help of 2 home runs. One hit by Tina and the other hit by Garrett. Not to mention the fact that Team 2 lost a key player, Abby. Her outs never counted and was, therefore, an automatic run. Unfortunately, she found better things to do. (i.e. playing in the water fountain.)
We were extremely grateful for the breeze that God sent our way. In the end, Team 1 ending up taking away the win!
After the game we made our way back to the shade for a picnic. Grammy brought some delicious homemade fried chicken, and I brought some homemade chicken salad. (Thank you, Leslie, for the recipe.) It all hit the spot!
Needless to say, after swimming, we were all pretty wiped out. We headed our separate ways to clean up. (I even managed to squeeze a nap in.) Then, we met up at Tina's for homemade ice cream and brownies, along with a rousing game of bowling, Wii style.
We're so glad that Auntie Ann and Hannah drove down to join us! We just don't get to see them near enough anymore!!
It was a wonderful, memorable Father's Day! I, for one, sure hope this becomes a tradition.
Dad, happy Father's Day! Is it hard to believe that you went from a family of 5 to, now, a family of 12? We're all so thankful for you and for everything you've taught us and for everything you've stood for. You've taught us girls what it means to have a good work ethic and how to live within our means. You've taught us how to make good decisions, carefully weighing both sides. You've taught us how to be assertive and responsible. You taught us all of this and more through not only your words, but your actions, too. Most importantly, when we were growing up, you had us in church every time the doors were open. You put Christ at the head of our family. Dad, I'm so thankful for all of these things! I still have so much to learn from you. I love you!! 
This is the view as you are walking in from the garage. I put anything that I need to return and/or take to someone on the dryer so that I won't forget it on the way out. (Except for the bleach, obviously. It's just there until I empty the one in the cabinet.) The blue "organizer" on this wall holds cards that I have picked out to send to people when I get the urge. The pink/brown bag is my lunch bag for school. I'm so happy to report that I won't be using that again until mid August!!
HALL
While there is not much to this either, it does hold 2 of favorite things. Here's the view from the living room. (Chloe thinks I was taking a picture of her. I really think she believes "it's all about her"!)
This frame holds pictures from a family trip to Colorado. We spent several days horseback riding in the Rocky Mountains. It was one of the best vacations ever!! I think the quote above it fits perfectly.
I love this! My sister, Tina, got it for me at Christmas last year. I love that you can see it from the living room, too!
Finally, this is a cut-out in the hall. It holds the "footprints" poem. What a great reminder that God is always with me! My dear friend, Kayla, got me this figurine. She's so thoughtful!
That's it for this week! On the schedule for next week is Master bedrooms!
As you can see, it has enough room for my wallet, coin purse, camera, ipod, compact, and pens. And that's just in the middle.
On the outside there are pockets for my cell phone, lipsticks, receipts, and more!! I love it!! 
Now, when I want to change purses on the spur of the moment, all I have to do is pick up this little gem and put into the new purse. Easy as that! It was well worth the $23.00!! If you're sold, Fran can hook you up with one of your own at Farkleberry's in Nixa! 
.I found this very unique flower there, too. 
Guest bathroom:
This is the view from the hall.
This room is very tiny. Here's my favorite part, though. I love this sticker from Uppercase Living that is above the toilet.
Master bathroom:
I love the shade of green in this room.
I recently repainted this bathroom. This shelf was white and the baskets had blue linings. I painted the outside of the shelf chocolate to math the accent colors in the bathroom and I dyed the baskets liners the same color. 
See ya next Friday!!
Mom trimmed the bushes.
Tina and Garrett worked on another flower bed.
Grana and the boys burned leaves.
We had a great time working together!
I'm completely open to anything! I'd love for everyone to post their preference. Then, we'll go with the majority. What do you think? I'm anxious to see what you say!!!
This is where I pay bills. One day very soon it will also be where I scrapbook, as finishing a book for my sister is on my summer list of things to do.
These storage cubes are my favorite part of this room. I LOVE them! They conveniently hide everything and give the look that things are organized.
I'm sure you've noticed that there's a whole other side to the room I didn't picture. That's because it's a bit of a mess. Piled against the opposite wall are clothes and shoes from the "Great Closet Clean-Out" that I need to donate. Now that's school is over, I've also added several stacks of things to work on this summer, too. (Yeah, right!) It's not a pretty sight!
I can't wait to see your office!
I got to spend today doing two of my favorite things: hanging out with friends and shopping!!!!!
