This month, our Vanson turned FOUR!! So, hard to believe..... we celebrated at the local spray park with a Happy Feet party. As I started to cut cake, I handed my camera to my buddy Tanya to hold. Little did I know, she took advantage of the opportunity to try out my new camera. To my surprise, I was actually in the party pictures!! That may be the first time :) Thanks T! Everyone enjoyed the nice cool spray on this hot summer day. For Tristan, though, the best part of any party is always the cake!

US Nat'l Hot Air Balloon Championship in Waco

This year, the Balloon Championship came to Waco in July. So, on Thursday, we jumped in the car before 7am to become non-official balloon chasers!! We found them taking off near Robinson High School. As the first one came into sight, Tristan yelled, "AWESUUUM!!" The kids sat on the car and watched as 40 balloon entered the race. We had a great time, then made a stop at Shipleys for a healthy breakfast. :)

Living without a computer!

Last week, I walked over to the computer expecting the screen to come back to life as always, but nothing happened. It was completely black even though the lights came on. DEAD. Fortunately, it was bought less than a year ago and was still under warranty and could be fixed for free. Unfortunately, this meant being on the phone with HP for over 2 hrs, taking the computer apart, pulling out and replacing "chips" as told!, waiting 3 days for a FED EX box, shipping it to HP, then waiting not so patiently for its return! I have become quite dependent on my computer over the past few years!! Well, its finally back now so I'll start posting all the fun from July to share with everyone.

Monkey Boy...

Took these pictures on the front porch the other night just to prove to everyone that Sweet Little Tristan really is a monkey at home!

Rockport Vacation June 2007