Technical difficulties...

Please stand by. We cannot get any pictures out of our My Pictures folder!!! We can't open it from Explorer, can't upload to email, can't upload to Blogger...upon attempting any of this, every open application shuts down and all is lost! It is driving me crazy!!! I discovered this hic-cup when I was drafting our Rain Tag post, and decided tonight to go ahead and post it sans pictures since we can't seem to fix the issue. So, until further notice, you will simply have to imagine all the wonderful things I tell you are happening here in Alabama! LOL!

Rain Tag!!

The other night, (shortly following hurricane Faye) we were having a picnic in the backyard when it started to rain. Normally, we would have run for cover given that it rarely rains in Alabama without thunder and lightening to accompany said rain. However, neither were anywhere to be seen or heard so we stayed out and got soaking wet! Josh decided that we should play "rain tag" and so we did. The kids are always delighted to chase or be chased...even Dallin! In fact, he makes such a fuss if he isn't involved that Parrish has to carry him, and he even gets a turn to be "it" which they all find absolutely hilarious! Anyway, we had a great time, and even caught a great picture of Dallin's top tooth. (We think he looks a bit like Nanny McPhee.) While Dallin is getting his teeth, Madelyn is losing hers faster than the tooth fairy can remember...she lost one during our picnic that night!! And Joshua, well, anytime he gets any food caught between his teeth, he is convinced that a tooth is loose, and wants someone (anyone) to try to pull it out. He wants desperately to be five and thinks it is taking a long time. Sorry babe.

Marital Bliss...

Parrish and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary on Monday, August 18. I wanted so much to post a pictoral tribute to our ten years of marital bliss on the blog, but life has not allowed the time. In fact, we had planned on spending a long weekend in Savannah, GA for our anniversary, but again, it was not in the cards (or the checking account). So, we settled for a quick dinner (I had to be to work by 8:00) at the local hibachi grill while a young couple from our ward (with their 7 month old baby) watched the kids at home! Ah, how romantic!!! Exactly what I was thinking! Maybe after the next ten years...?

Oh, well. To my hubby: I am truly blessed to have you as my partner in life and in the eternities. Thank you for ten years of excitement, adventure, laughter, love, and learning. I love you with all of my heart. Love, me