I plugged my phone into my computer to charge last night and I realized I have a lot of pictures that haven’t made it anywhere, so I thought I’d post some of my favorites! We’ve had such a great summer…can you believe it’s August?!
We took a little trip up to the sandhills of Nebraska to see the elder Phipps’…always a good time and good food!
The kids with their great-grands!Grandad putting Sayble to sleepGoing for a spin on the golf cart
We had supper with some friends and the kids got to check out the volunteer fire department!
Checkin’ out the fire truck in WagesWryder lost his pants and I’m not completely sure what Sawyer is doing. Hilarious picture though…
The Stukas family came for a visit and we had more fun than we knew what to do with!
Sayble and ShoshanahLook at those smiles!Uno!Reading with Tanner. Wryder loved having a brother around!
Daddy brought home some new barn kitties. Wryder is officially in love. Poor cats.
This boy LOVES his kitty!And his new backpack!Good gravy he’s cute…Kitty, don’t leave
Wrex made this arrow for me for a wedding gift. I loved how it turned out so he’s cranked out a few more since!
Follow the arrow to the hottie!Barnwood stain
I bought groceries one night ALL BY MYSELF. It was a little quiet but quite nice. The kids were incredibly tired and thus distraught when I left. I had to document the fact that they were crying because I was leaving. That never happens…either thing – me leaving or them crying because I do. 🙂
🙁
Sawyer has gotten her craft on lately.
Sawyer selfie 🙂We busted out the puff paint! Flashback 1991!
She’s also been drawing a lot. Here’s a picture of a fish…
Oh. My. Word.
And just a couple of my faves…
CooooookkkkiiiieeeeeeMid yawn looks like what the heck?!
But she’s a lot more than just a looker! She’s creative and unique and incredibly fashion forward. (I don’t know if she knows this, but she’s TOTALLY inspired me to change some things about my wardrobe. I’m not so matchy-matchy anymore, all because of her. She’s not afraid of mixing patterns and prints and colors and textures in ways that you think would never work, but then she puts it on and bam – she ROCKS it. And I covet it. Ahem.)
I keep saying I’m going to steal this head wrap…
She has a ridiculous eye for all things hip, vintage and in (or about to be in.) She’s adored by her family and especially her nieces and nephews. (She takes each of them on a special birthday date – just the two of them. Who wouldn’t love one-on-one time with Storm?!) She’s a do-er and a dreamer and she might just be the most generous person I’ve ever met. And not just with her money, but with her time and resources and brain power. Did you know she’s one of only three Denver-ites that have been here more than once to see us AND she’s one of the busiest?! Yeah, she’s cool like that.
Seriously, she wreaks of cool
I’ve had kind of a bleh day and the post-lady called to let me know I had a package that she’d bring down. I wasn’t expecting anything so I had no idea who it was from or what it might be. But lo and behold, I should’ve know, sweet Stormie sent us a box FULL of goodies!
Jackpot!
Three things you must know regarding Stormie’s packages.
1.) They are BEAUTIFUL! Look at all that color and fru-fru! She makes EVERY thing she sends so exciting to open. She takes such care to make sure it’s all just perfect. The receiver can’t help but feel special because look at all the time she put into the wrapping alone.
SOOO pretty, yes?
2.) There is always something for every single one of us! Told you she was generous…
This girl LOVES gifts!
Sawyer got a nursery rhyme puzzle set, which we had to do immediately.
Hey diddle, diddle
Wryder got the CA-YOOTEST little train, which sister so selflessly helped him open. 🙂
He gave it the chew of approval
And daddy got something, too! We resisted temptation so he could open it himself. Aren’t you proud?
He’s gonna LOVE the wrap job
3.) She is a fantastic gift giver! She knows her audience and always finds the funnest, neatest, chicest things!
My {fabulous} loot
I have an affinity for accessories. Surprised? I didn’t think you would be. Fall, for me, pretty much consists of scarves, cardigans, boots and cute earrings. She nailed it.
Yes, please
She just has this keen sense of how to bless someone. I recently redid a section of our living room so I could have an official desk to do my blog/ministry/pre-school work and these super cute clips are killing me! I am so in love with arrows right now. I have one on my “need want Wrex to make me one” list.
I’m an office supply nut
My frown has been turned upside down! Stormie, THANK YOU for being the kind, generous, hip, loving, beautiful friend sister you are! Thank you for blessing us with your time and talents and for ALWAYS being up for a roadtrip to come see us. Speaking of which…
