a tisket a tasket there's romance in the basket

friday the thirteenth

some say is unlucky

but not tonight

because

a tisket, a tasket

there's romance

in the basket

there was a picnic

in the park

to get to know

the bride

the groom

and their families

mother was dynomite

shelter #1

at tautphus park

red and white check

accented by bright

beautiful

yellow flowers

surrounded by slices

of lemon

the food

was delicious

salad

chicken

tri tip steak sandwhich

potato salad

chips

drinks

brownies and lemon bars

games for the children

mason jars

in honor of liz

brownies and lemon bars

a quick round of 

"he said, she said"

by richie and me

a jean quilt

bearing their name

with the wedding date

was embroidered on the blanket

a set of pots and pans as the group gift

though the aunts hosted too

mom is the one that made this happen

a tisket a tasket

there's

gratitude in the basket

good friday the thirteenth

*lucky

*AUSPICIOUS

until next summer

the one color of hebgen

i am not awfully fond of

the one that speaks good-bye

so farewell
to hebgen lake

until next summer

*LUGUBRIOUS

*looking sad or dismal--melancholy

cul de sac of fire

happy birthday america !

236 patriotic years

july 4, 2012

cul de sac of fire

tradition continues

in the spruces neighborhood

 grill on wheels

parked in bailey's driveway

 hamburgers for the groendykes

rick's specialty

doused in barbeque sauce and mayonaise

salads

crudites

fruits

chips

desserts

 the american flag 

a front of every home

friends

fireworks

 

 firestarters

pyros

bright, colorful smoke

 viewers 

observe from the outer circle

in colorful canvas

campchairs

 noah

presents the finale

clean up

and i am proud to be an american

participant in the true american dream

of 

freedom

*RESPLENDENT
*splendid, magnificent

mr. and mrs. hart wedding celebration

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jordan and liz

mr. and mrs. hart

july 14, 2012

idaho falls, idaho

perfectly matched

unique individuals

find

their other half

invitations

liz's creations

jordan's dreams

the pieces come together

like the ultimate collage

picnic in the park

a temple wedding

with it's refelection

in the water

beautiful

tender toasts

photos, photos and a few more

charming, vintage, quaint

picturesque

cotton candy

a petting zoo

treasured silver pieces

embrace gorgeous flowers

and green apples

white chairs

line the table

enchanting, decorative balls

of cork and moss

signs of

drink, eat, merriment,

everything had it's place

rain falls

and falls

and falls

dampened the earth

enlivened the spirits

of sharing a moment

in the rain

together with loved ones

smiles under

colorful umbrellas

i heard laughter in the rain

i heard singing in the rain

i saw dancing in the rain

i, myself,

danced in the rain

under a large canopy

on a wet floor

and felt the

warmth of love

and celebration

this was true joy

and I was grateful to be

a part of such an event

*a phenomenon

*a marvel

*an undescribable sensation

*NONPAREIL

(see for yourself)

from soaring eagle to soaring ripsticker

soaring eagle award

june 6, 2012

from jordan ridge elementary

proud mother

hard work, effort, creative projects

surprised, and very happy noah

has earned a graduation gift

finally a ripstick

who came up with such a toy?

though difficult at first

he's soaring all over the neighborhood

noah *elated

mom *ecstatic at his joy

*EXULTANT

oh lucky day

top of the mornin' to ya

green, green, green

o'malley o'mylie
 it's a ginger bread trap

corned beef and cabbage

wait for larry the leprechaun

good fortune
noah's imagination

*magical
*PRETERNATURAL

jennifer turns 18 !!!

birthday girl
jennifer bodine

becomes

gorgeous young woman
award winning smile

sweet 18

april 21, 2012

the marriott hotel

play jenn bingo

uncle bill wants to win
pete's $100 dollar bill

prizes

delicious cake and ice cream

dot dot dot

*MERRIMENT

wedding shower for m & m

madeline and mallory

like the perfect m&m

celebrate their upcoming events

together

shower

hosted by

grandma garff
aunt linda
aimee ellis

on march 31, 2012

colorful kitchen aide

grandma garff's story

aimee's chicken enchilada

gourmet cupcakes

two glamorous brides to be

tender words

from the two bride's mothers

*SPLENDIFEROUS

the "easter bunny lady" tradition

tradition
grandma hart took noah
  to an easter party at aunt linda's home
he came home with a huge smile on his face
 the following year
the invite came again
 noah saw aunt linda at another family event
he came running
"mom, the easter bunny later is here!"
who knew my aunt was the easter bunny lady

egg decorating

over 500 plastic eggs

filled with candy

 coins

a gold dollar

 children rush 

to find the colorful eggs

everyone piles on the blanket 

with their basket of treasures

 the sorting begins...

candy in one sack 

coins in another

 empty plastic eggs in the baskets

 belonging to the easter bunny lady

waiting to be filled next year 

  a barbeque is waiting

 

then...*indulge

*LUXURIATE