Celebrate This Week!

 Join us each weekend for Celebrate This Week with Ruth Ayres.

When we pause to celebrate, we find the joy.

 

   A week filled with moments to celebrate and remember.

I've loved seeing Linda Baie's 
beautiful flower pics on Instagram! 

I created a padlet, Summer Reading Smorgasbord, 
for members of our book club.

I read a young adult book (I usually stick to middle grade), 

Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham.

I loved this blend of historical fiction
and mystery set in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  

As a native Oklahoman and a former Tulsa resident, 

I enjoyed the connections to a place I know 

and the exploration of a difficult time in Tulsa's history,

 the race riot of 1921.   

Jack and I bid goodbye to the bumpo and hello to the bouncer!

I realized that our days with the bumpo

were numbered when Mr. Jack started arching his back, 

but thank goodness the bouncer is ready for this active boy.  

Jack's first road trip to Utah!

Be sure to take your favorite animals on the road with you.

When you reach Grandma & Grandpa Passey's house, 

it's time to stretch out and read with Dad!

I'm continuing my clutter clearing in Blake's old bedroom
(my clutter, not his) to make room for the twin bed to come.

I was thrilled to find an empty box
and a box that is garage ready amid the stragglers.

I'm not telling how long I've been working on this project!

We enjoyed a day trip to Mount Ranier National Park.

Teddy's first birthday celebration! 

Multiple celebrations marked the occasion. 

The wonder and magic of balloons

 and a first cupcake!

I can't wait for next month when we'll see

this sweet boy and his parents in Utah!