Happy 78th Birthday, Mom

I Celebrate Your Life

Mom,

Your birthday means so much to me;

To have you in my life another year.

The time I spent enfolded in your love,

Each day, each moment with you is so dear.

I cherish the very special bond we have.

You lift my spirit in so many ways.

I celebrate your life; I honor you,

And send to you my love and care and praise.

Happy Birthday, Mom

Love, Julie

Awesome August!!

Concerts, Family, Vacation... woo hoo. Bob and I kicked off the month with a trip to the Gorge for a concert. The next day we had a lovely time at Glen & Diane's and enjoyed visiting with all the extended Rice family. We enjoyed having mom and Bill up for the month of August so had a fun day with the Ross Family. They spent one week at a nice hotel with a pool. The kids and I went there every day to visit and swim. Amanda got a new hair cut to start off her 8th grade year and then it was off to Seaside Oregon for a fun family vacation!! We attended friend's Karrie and Eric's beautiful wedding at the Victorian Manor in Snohomish. Alyson took the kids for a day of fun at the Everett Imagine Children's Museum. And, of course, the cats were their cute selves as usual!!

Marvelous May

We kicked off May with the fabulously wonderful production of "The Great Penelope." The show spanned two nights and we celebrated at Gianni's after both shows with family and friends.

I had a wonderful Mother's Day with my kids and Kitties. I also made a special Mother's Day tribute for my mommy. I also got to see my high school buddy, Daisy, who I hadn't seen in years.

On May 15, Amanda and her Middle School Choir participated in the Regional Choir Festival. Schools from all over participate and get rated on their performances. Amanda's group scored very high... Woo hoo!!

We finally got a sunny day so we decided to go down to Edmonds Beach and take in the sites and sound... as in Puget Sound. The next day it was up early for the Eisenhower Choir Booster Club
Car Wash Fundraiser where we had 90 degree weather. Then we tried to cool off in the back yard with a new toy that didn't look as cool as it did on the box.

I decided to take advantage of the rare warm weather we were having, so I spent 8 hours in the front gardens - weeding, raking, cutting, trimming... whew! It was all worth it in the end. And be sure to check out the amazing shrinking Austin!

We had so much going on in May, Bob and I never really got to celebrate our 15th Wedding Anniversary, which was May 1. But we are making up for it this summer with three amazing summer concerts: Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, and Ringo Starr & his All-star Band. So don't feel too bad for us. :-)

A Mother's Day Tribute to my Mom!!!

Rather than send my mom an ordinary, every day paper card (and killing a tree), this year I sent my mom a super special and unique greeting made just for her... and it's eco-friendly too. This greeting is all about her life as a mom put to music. She's the best!!! To watch the video, press the "Play" button. Enjoy!!

Trip to Arizona at the end of August...

The Kids and I spent a week visiting grandma and grandpa in Arizona. Talk about hot, hot, hot!! We didn't have a single day under 110 degrees. So... we spents lots of time staying cool in the pool!!