Friends

     It seems to have been kind of crazy around here lately for whatever reason.:) Last week we had a great VBS at our church  and our Pastor and his wife, Marcus and Mandy Evans, (Who also happen to be my amazing bro & sis in-law) did another outstanding job!! We averaged 37 kids every night. We also started doing a kids club every Sunday night and used VBS to kick it off. Last night was the first time with 26 kids. It is all very exciting even though working with children isn't one of my strongest points! :)
     Friends play an important part in everybody's life, and although we don't  have a ton of them that we get to hang out with very much {especially when it comes to girls:( } we do try to get together with Caleb  and Jordan once in a while. Below are some pictures of their last visit, which was also kind of a little birthday celebration for Caleb. Jordan took the pictures for fun but you can check out more of his photography at his blog Tickle Photography . {You can make the pictures below bigger by clicking on them.}

Caleb and Michael grillin steaks.

Jordan running around takin pictures.

The amazing food! :)

Crazy people....

West Anniversary :)

  Happy 5th Anniversary to my amazing sister and brother-in-law, Britt and Sean.:) Love you guys!!

Chick-Fil-A Lemonade

    I found this recipe for lemonade that tastes just like Chick-Fil-A lemonade... I promise!! :) It is really easy and the best I can tell, originated over at Good Cheap Eats . I have a feeling I will be making it several more times before the summer it over....

Lemonade
 1 1/2 Cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (Aprox. 8-9 lemons)
 1 1/2 Cups Sugar
 5 Cups water

Combine lemon juice and sugar, stir well, then add water. Serve over ice...Enjoy.;)

A Summer Weekend

     On Friday night we had a grill out for to celebrate Michael's 23rd birthday! {Any excuse to eat some amazing food is good.:)} We had steaks, cheese stuffed burgers, camp fire style potatoes, baked beans, deviled eggs, choc. covered strawberries, fresh squeezed lemonade, and Butter Finger trifle....

     Also, on Saturday we found and amazing yard sale bargain.... a bead frame with head and foot boards. All we have had since we've been married is a metal frame on wheels... I have been looking for a cheap or free bed set, but never could find any close to home. This one was a mile down the road.:)

PS... I think I want to paint that book case sometime here in the near future. Any color suggestions?? :)

Baby Watkins Shower

     This past Saturday we had a baby shower for Debbie and Nathan while they were down visiting. It is probably the last time they will make the trip before the little bundle arrives.:) They are doing the nursery in a jungle theme, so that is how we geared the shower..... I  think it turned out well and they got a lot of nice gift, which I'm sure will come in very handy!! I posted an album on my FB because there are so many pictures. I will just post the link on here and you can go over there to see them.... Click Here to See Pictures. :)

Chainsaw Carving Championship

     Every spring since 2005, the International Chainsaw Carving Championship has been held in my little sleepy home town of Chetwynd, BC. According to their website there are currently over 100 carvings in Chetwynd. This year Sean & Britt (My bro-in-law & sister) took all the pictures of the finished carvings... the ones that will be in magazines, post cards, etc.... My sister emailed me these little sneak peak shots at some of the carvings....

Crab

Fighting Roosters

Wheel

Britt and Sean also had their booth set up the whole time selling their pictures...Sean does awesome nature photography and Britt is pretty decent herself.;)

~ 25th Anniversary ~

   I just wanted to wish my parents a Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary.:)