More pics from Mom's birthday!

4th of July

For the 4th, we went to Aunt Theresa and Uncle Bob's cottage in Door County. It was a great time and a beautiful day! Brian went waterskiing and the girls (and Alex) really enjoyed the boat! You wouldn't think we were in a recession when you see all the fireworks being displayed up and down the bay from all the private cottages...what a sight! :)

Beach pics!

Today we went to Peninsula State Park up in Door County. It was just gorgeous. We actually didn't think we would find a "swimmable" beach, so we didn't have our swimsuits on. It was fun just the same! :)

Some pics!

My sister is visiting this week from Phoenix and today was my mom's birthday, so Aunt Theresa took some photos. Just thought I would share! :)

Strawberry Jam making...

NO - COOK STRAWBERRY FREEZER JAM

4 c. fresh strawberries (yeilding 2 c. crushed strawberries)
4 c. granulated sugar
1 box non-flavored powdered pectin
3/4 c. water

Crush fresh picked stawberries. Measure out 2 cups of berries. In large bowl, mix together the berries and sugar. Let stand 10 minutes. Combine pectin and water in saucepan. Bring to boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir hot pectin into the fruit bowl; continue stirring. Don't worry if sugar is not completely dissolved. Ladle jam into freezer containers. Put lids on immediately. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours or until set. Refrigerate for a few weeks or freeze for up to a year.


Yummy, Yummy! We went and picked stawberries on Monday and made freezer jam. I made 30 large jars and also froze 7 bags of berries. Should last us a year. :)

Whew! It has been a busy week!

This past week has been a little crazy...I photographed a wedding last weekend...and you know what? I LOVED it! I also had a senior picture photo shoot last week and really enjoyed that as well. So, I have decided to take my photography "hobby" to the next level and start really advertising.

So, all my friends and family, please pass along my info to anyone who may be in need of a photographer! :) Here is a link to some recent work: http://sti-photography.blogspot.com/

Oh my gosh...they have gotten big!

Aunt Pamela just emailed an old picture of Logan, Mackenzie and Alex....can you believe it???