Activity way bigger than me

My sister Mandy and her husband Edward left at the crack of dawn for Guatemala this morning and have arrived safely. Of course, they have, I cannot fathom what is big enough to get in their way.

In any event, they are there with Gabi and are already sending pics of her. Someone has violated her hair, which must stop, but man she is cute.

The next week will be busy on their blog, I am sure. Stay up to date at http://amandaanded.blogspot.com/2007/08/and-she-laughs.html

Our anniversary

Today is the big day---13 years since our wedding. Hopefully, today will not be as hot! Barry even remembered! I imagine to celebrate, we might mow the yard and weedeat. Lest you think that is a strange way to celebrate, you should know that Barry weedeats twice a year whether it needs it or not. I think that actually might be generous, to tell the truth. It used to be funny when he said that but since it is now true, it is not so funny. It is a constant bone of contention. He blames it on the weedeater, but since we have a regular one, an electric one and a rechargeable one, you can imagine what I think of that assinine excuse. Plus, the regular man weedeater that he uses just got out of the shop so ought to be in perfect shape---no more excuses! So that is what I am asking for-- a weedeated front yard. And maybe the front of the barn.

The best possible Anniversary gift, even better than weedeating, would be a thunderstorm! It has been dry as a bone for two weeks, and with temps like we have had, that is pretty miserable. The radar shows we might get a shower---cross your fingers, as we certainly need it.

In an odd twist, today is also Mandy and Edward's anniversary--9 years for them. Yesterday was Edward's first Father's Day--even if he did not yet have his baby home with him, I think it was a big deal for them. I hear that Mom and Dad are going to Guatemala with them in August to see Gabriella again--I knew they could not stay away once they had met her.