Weekend!

It is such a joy for us to have house guests for the weekend--especially close family and friends. Particularly when you live out of state from most of your family and dear friends, it is a wonderful feeling to have those visit who represent a slice of  your 'old home' to you.  Always a laid-back fun time.  My younger sister, Erica, and her family visited this  last weekend.  We had a great time--thank you again Ortiz family!  Doug joined us in the fun on Saturday night when he returned from Chicago, and we all headed to downtown Madison on Sunday morning after brunch to enjoy this AMAZING weather we are having.  

Doug and I also went to go see PIXAR's "UP" after church and dinner out last night. What a spectacular movie!  Doug is a huge fan of PIXAR and has read most books on the history of the company and its founders, and their latest creation did not disappoint.  It is a beautiful story is every way.  If you can, take someone of any age with you and go see it! :)  We have an exceptionally full busy week this week (especially Doug), so it was great for us to relax yesterday together.  Sundays are truly our 'day of rest.'

Happy Monday!  And, a special Happy Birthday to FRUD!  Hugs & Love your way today!

Doug, Katie & Baby Girl

My niece, Jenna, this weekend posing for pictures right next to our home. 

Erica's birthday cake!  Her birthday was May 26, so we did a little celebrating!

Blowing out her 'trick' candles :) hehe

Doug taking Jenna to feed the ducks at the lake in downtown Madison

Feeding the 'duckies'

Yes, that is me and our favorite pet in the world, Bitty the Cat.  Doug was/still is laughing at me for this--LOL.  :) Yes, I bought her a leash because she LOVES sitting in the grass and eating it.  She'll do just about anything to get outside.  When she actually is outside, she just sits in the cool summer breeze and eats...gotta love Bitty the Cat!