Hi everyone. Most of you will have seen these pictures on Shutterfly, but I wanted to share them with others as well. Our most recent adventure was to Liz and Chris's for a week long PAR-TEE. On July 1, Mom and Dad celebrated their 39th anniversary. On July 2, Austin turned 1. On July 3, Dad turned 60. Our Nation's birthday was on the 4th and Chris turned 28 on July 5th. Can you say holy crap!!!

Charlee and I trudged off to Annapolis, MD for the festivities which started with a complimentary upgrade to First Class on Northwest Airlines. Charlee thought that ROCKED! Next, we arrived at the surprise party for Dad at Harris Crab House. That night, Dad received the Omega watch he's always wanted!! Yay, Dad! Then, we went to Six Flags in Baltimore for the day on July 2. Fun was had by all, except maybe Joshy, who got creamed by this adult freakazoid and refused to ride any water slides after that. Nice guy...NOT!

Parties followed after that, with about 45 people showing up to wish Awesome Austin a happy 1st birthday. His Mom, Liz, sure went all out for all the party go-ers with great party bags, and water guns and balloons. What a super day everyone had...hot, but terrific. We also got to spend some time with Susan and Ray! Good choice, Sue. He's met us all now, and hasn't run away screaming. We like him! :)

The guys went to see the fireworks in Annapolis on July 4th...I was too beat to attend, but they tell me they were the best they've ever seen. On the 5th, we had a smaller party for Chris. We gorged on sushi and strawberry shortcake. Another yum. Needless to say, we're all on a diet now!

Who knows when the next update will be. Stay tuned!!

Love you all, Karen