Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Snippets of Summer 2012

MMMM. . . Roscoe's

Nothing says summer like eating outside at Roscoe's BBQ! 






 We had such a good time just hanging out having BBQ and lots of french fries- the kids thought dad was totally awesome for splurging on us all.  Ashley and Andrew had a ball riding all the metal farm animals- oh my.


Raspberry Picking in the Woods









 Evidence of our hard work- red fingers, scratched up arms and legs and tummies full of berries.


 Emily was a wild bear - for a long time!! Spunky girl drove us all crazy with her growling and stomping around- she is definitely an original!!!
 The finished product- Jay made 2 kinds of Jam- Freezer Jam and Cooked- Both YUMMY but our favorite is the cooked by far.






Emily turns 13!!

 we had a camp out birthday bash at our house with a bunch of Emily's friends.  They made jewelry and ate s'mores snack mix and did paper bag dramas.  So Fun!!
 Emily is one of those crazy cats who doesn't like traditional birthday cake- so we had yummy cheesecake.
 My beautiful girl- she is all grown up- she has matured into such an amazing girl who loves the Lord, loves to sing and play volleyball and now she towers over her mom at 5'7" and growing!  I am so proud of the young lady she is and the woman she is becoming!!
 It wouldn't be a Homme Clan birthday without breakfast in bed- yes- even in a tent filled with sleepy friends- after staying up WAY TOO LATE giggling and - um- sharing too much- and giggling a lot more- and keeping her mom awake!! Until past 3am.  Yawn!  She picked her favorite- Egg Casserole.


ANDREW TURNS 4!!!  YES!!

                                       

 Andrew and a bunch of his buddies- he LOVES his friends!
 These dimples - and that adorable smile- how cute can you get?!
 Andrew LOVES green too- and he wanted a green car cake- racing down the track.
 More goodies- in case the cake wasn't enough :0)

 Cheese Mommy!


 Jonas Tilburt being a silly head
 Our adorable Ash
 So cute-  Henry Tilburt and Evin Shanafelt
 Miss Kennedy Shanafelt
 Best Buddy and cousin- Spunky Sarah!
 Happy 4th Birthday buddy- it couldn't come soon enough for Mommy- who was VERY ready to be done with tantrums and the whole 2 and 3 year old power struggles. (4 year old ones are much better- trust me- I've done it a time or two :0) )  It is a very good thing you are SO adorable and loving and a great post tantrum hugger- that's all I'm saying.
 Andrew's buddy Micah Ekbom
 Surrounded by friends and presents- a slice of heaven for our Doodie
 Em- enjoying some Megan time

Sweet cousin Natalie 

Saturday, June 23, 2012

MN Zoo- Homme Summer


 My girls-getting so old!And so beautiful!  Here we are looking at all the butterflies.
 Liz with her buddy Natalie- watching the dolphin show.  We gave everyone a buddy to hang with.  How else to keep track of our crew!
 Andrew and Sarah were buddies of course! Double Trouble! This stroller was the best $7 we have spent in a long time!
 Savannah showing off her shades.
 Little Miss Megan- so sweet!
 Daddy and Andy- watching the bird show.
 Love and Smiles
 More Love and Smiles
 Jack had a butterfly land on him- so cool!

Sweet girls Liz and Nat and Meg
 Peter and Veronica- enjoying the bird show.  V loved the music!
 The star of the show- the bald eagle
 Ashley at the Cheetah habitat
 Yeah for Megan's smiles!!
 Very Cute Emily
 Piglets on the farm
 Serena and Savannah- Savannah liked the pigs!
 As many Homme's as we can cram in the farm!  
 Love It!
 Almost Elizabeth - a few more months still before you drive!
 Emily's turn.
 "Mom- look at the huge egg!"
 Our beautiful 7 year olds Katie and Ashley
 As we walked by this picture - Andrew said- "mom look- there's me with my birthday cake!"
I love my boys!!  Justin and Andy are loving the dolphins
 Finally!  Emily got to see her precious tortoises

The whole Zoo Crew (minus the photographer)- WOW- that's a lot of Hommes!!

From going on the coldest day of the year to possibly the hottest day of the year- we've had a fun time exploring the MN Zoo and look forward to going back soon!