Tuesday, July 5, 2011

3rd Annual Ketter 4th of July Party

As is our tradition, we hosted our annual 4th of July party again this year. This time, the weather actually cooperated! It was an awesome 80 degrees. Beautiful sunny skies. Perfect for family, friends, food and lots of fireworks! Everyone had a blast. We are so blessed with everything we have. It's good to celebrate and enjoy it with friends.
This is what happens when you give a short-armed person a camera and she wants to take a picture with everybody.
Lots of half-faces, lol....
We got a floating lantern this year (like the one from Tangled, which is Madelines favorite movie, so she was thrilled.) It was tricky to light, but the end result was awesome. I wish the pictures would have turned out better.
I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July!

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Sydney's 6th Grade Graduation

Time flies....
I am so super proud of you Sydney. You are growing up to be an incredible person. Don't ever let anyone stand in the way of your dreams. The future is bright, and ready for you!

Love,
Mom

Madeline and the Macarena



The pictures speak for themselves. :o)

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Happy 12th Birthday, Sydney

Hard to believe. Another year has passed and sure enough, my oldest daughter is now 12. My, oh my. Lord, have mercy on my soul for the years to come. I've been told it's all downhill from here. :o)

Here are a few pics of the birthday girl opening her presents.
New shoes from Grandma and Grandpa
A new outdoor basketball.
A shirt she was "dying" for.
Cash... Look at her expression.
It's almost like she doesn't know what to do with it.
And lastly, the other Nike outfit we got her.
Happy Birthday, Sydney. Please quit growing up.
.....
She makes me feel old.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Meet Dexter...

Yes, I know. We just had our precious cat, Mr. Meows, laid to rest yesterday. Last night was probably the roughest night I've had to deal with as long as recent memory serves me. It was unbearable. I needed my kitty. He was gone, and I was grieving uncontrollably. I could not bear it. I cannot help it, I am an animal lover. It also didn't help any that my three girls were also crying to no avail. Plain and utter sadness loomed in this house... Well, that was until today. After school got out, Andy and I loaded up the car with the girls and our kitty kennel. I was on a mission... A mission to fill the void left in my heart from the passing of my darling Muggles. So, off we went. Now, I'm a firm believer in adopting a pet from the Humane Society. The work they do with animals and the amount of love and devotion they have for them is astounding. Not to mention the huge difference between the Humane Societies cost and the cost in spaying/neutering them and getting their shots at the vet. Plus, I'm a sucker for a non-profit org. Anyways, the Kitsap Humane Society didn't have a kitty that jived well enough with us so we went to the Tacoma/Pierce County Humane Society. They apparently, according to the lady at the front desk, are the largest humane society in the state. And boy was she right! They had so many kitties to choose from. And choose we did. A little boy, well in kitty years a "preteen." His name is Dexter. He is 10 months old and is a tabby cat. He was a stray, but now he has a loving home. The girls are so in love and so is my softy husband. He loves that cat. They are new BFFs. Here are a few pictures I captured as we introduced him to his new home. (Mainly my bedroom.)
See the girls. Yeah, they're all smiles.
Sydney is in love...
Kassie is too...
And of course so is Madeline.
Dexter is thinking,
"Whew, I had a long day. Time to relax..."

Now when do you think I should introduce him to our dog Parker.......

Sunday, May 15, 2011

RIP Mr. Meows

This morning after a long and hard 2 days, Andy took Mr. Meows, aka Muggles, to the animal clinic and had him laid to rest. He had an abdominal abscess that ruptured. The vet said it is almost impossible to catch in long haired cats. He was a ragdoll cat. It has been really hard on the girls (and me), so Andy did it while they were at church. He was a wonderful cat and loved by us all. He was very special and important to us and will be missed extremely.
When I first got him...
He loved to lay on/with me...
He was my snuggle muggles...
He loved the bathroom, but hated baths...
Big Blue Eyes... I loved him so.

RIP my darling Mr. Meows.
2008 - 2011

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Mothers Day 2011

Best. Mothers Day. Ever.
Andy and the girls took me, my mom and the rest of my family to Safeco Field for Mothers Day. It was wonderful. The sun was shining just for us. Granted the Mariners lost, but it was still an awesome day.
We bought hats at the game. We walked around downtown Seattle. We ate, then we caught the ferry back home.
I love my family!!!
Like I said.... Best Mothers Day, ever!!!