I'd post something, but have to go and make dinner.

It's my penance for accidentally throwing away receipts I was going to turn in to the school where I work, for reimbursement for buying supplies to make fabulous prizes for the drawing I have monthly. I was going to buy Papa Murphy's because it's Customer Appreciation Day, which has now become"Turn Your Receipts in As You Buy Things For School Prizes" Day. Dang it. By the way, there is only one photo of me cooking in existence, and it was taken so long ago that it isn't in digital format. Hence, the stock photo that I use on Facebook to advertise our 11th Annual Mexican Food Potluck Party that you are invited to next Friday and Saturday, September 10th & 11th. 6:00 pm both nights.

Happy Birthday Megan!

Happy 15th birthday, Megan! You're a talented, graceful dancer, a wonderful and witty daughter, a great photographer, blogger, seamstress, and I'm so glad that you're continuing with learning to play the piano even though your official teacher (Lori) moved away. I love you very much and am very grateful to be your mom. (And someday, I will learn to use Aperture and crop this photo!)

"Babe"

Happy Birthday, Melissa! This photo was taken when Melissa was three years old. Her Dad and I began calling her "Babe" when she was a toddler.

This is Melissa's third grade photo. She'd been taking ballet lessons for a year by then. She was an excellent student in school, and in her dance lessons. She was a little younger than this when Maria was born.

Melissa (9), Maria (1) and Kevin (6) take a break on the front porch swing after helping me in the kitchen on a hot summer day. (Maria's apron is her bib.)

Melissa and daughter Madelyn after Melissa's guest performance at Ballet Arts of Southern Utah annual recital. 2005

This photo of Melissa was taken at a family photo shoot. She has planned most of our photo-taking sessions. Melissa has a gazillion talents: she's an excellent photographer, a gracefully strong ballet dancer, is generous, thoughtful, smart, crafty ( you should see the jewelry she designs and makes), a great and witty writer/blogger, and is a wonderful cook.

We love you, Babe!

Thanks, Mom

Happy Birthday Mom! I Wore An Apron of Yours Today..

Dear Mom.

Dear Mom,

Please do a new post.

-Megan

P.S. Or I will make the roof my new hanging out place.

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