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Well, it's been a month since I've posted anything.  Partly due to the fact that we have not done too much, but mainly because I've lost my darned camera.   Unfortunately I'm one of those freaks who doesn't like taking pictures with my phone, so I'm pretty much at a stand still.   

Although I did manage to get a shot of a cake I just made...so this post isn't a total lost.

It's for a bridal shower.  

And that's all she wrote!

First Day of School 2013!

Well, the day finally arrived when my children want nothing to do with me on the first day of school. I was only allowed to take pictures at home and there was absolutely NO kisses or hugs in the vicinity of the bus stop and school. Not sure how I feel about that. But one thing is for certain. 

These two are READY to take 3rd grade and 8th grade by storm.

AND,  I think I actually spelled everything correctly and got the date right this year, so YAY me!

Kemah!

We took one last jaunt out to Kemah to celebrate Chloe's birthday and morn the end of summer.

 Best siblings EVAH!   (well, at this moment anyway!)

Goodbye Summer!

Chloe's birthday

Today we celebrated Chloe's birthday along with Uncle Gary and Grammy Dee.

Earlier this week Dawn and I took Chloe and Daisy out to lunch and to get their make up done, since they can officially wear it now.  So today was just a nice quiet dinner at home.

She had a great day, along with many wonderful birthday wishes on FB.

And now that she is officially 13,

isn't there some sort of support group I should  be contacting?

My little girl turns 13

My baby is turning 13.  

 And, although, I'm absolutely amazed that she can be this old,

I can barely remember a day in our lives without her.

She has blessed our family

with smiles

and love,

and laughter

and she fills our days with sunshine and warmth.

 She has the kindest heart 

 and the most generous soul

 and she makes every day an adventure.

I'm proud of my girl every single day

 And know that whatever she does,

It will be in her own special, beautifully Chloe way.

 She's a firework! 

Happy Birthday Chloe.

It has been an honor watching you grow into such a beautiful young lady.

We love you more than words can ever say and can't wait to watch you take on the world.

A Cake for Max

My neighbor has been asking me for several years to do a cake for her son, but the timing never worked out.  This year we were in town for his birthday,

so I finally got to do a cake for little

Mr. Max.

Logan served as my creative director on this one, being that I've never played the game before and knew pretty much nothing about Mario Galaxy. 

A new addition to the family

So, it is official.  I have completely lost my mind.

A couple of months ago, I decided to take in another foster.  I'm sure you remember me saying, without a doubt, he was only a foster.

Well....

Last week he was bestowed a middle name.  And in our household, that means you're here to stay.

I'm happy to introduce a new, permanent member  of the family (I know, Shocking, right?)

Dustin The Wolfman Steindorf.

He loves to play ball, kiss anything that sits still

and follow his big brother Roger where ever he goes.  

And his tongue so SO LONG he can't keep it in when he sleeps!  

He's quite a character, this one.  Which means he fits in perfectly with the rest of our clan.

In case you have lost count.

We are now up to 5.

Dinner time is a real production now.
Here they are waiting patiently for Chloe to bring their food out.

I think it's safe to say.

We are done.

But aren't they just the cutest  bunch you've ever seen!