Kids Club

The cast of High School Musical stopped by Kids Club on Thursday June 25th. They are preforming here in Mesa.

Chick-Fil-A Cow and Trevor

Caroline and Mikayla

Summer Splash

Matt can not even go to the bathroom by himself anymore. Now he knows how I feel.

The swimming pool is the salvation of the Arizona summer. We bow to it, worship it, find ourselves in and out of it morning and night.

Grill-Worthy Weather For Father's Day

Sunday June 21st was Matt's second Father's Day. I think he had a great day with his family. We let him sleep in, he did some yard work/pool work. And then he spent the afternoon in the recliner watching the U.S. Open. We did grill chicken for dinner, boiled red potatoes and I made Layered Vegetable Casserole. It was so good. I will share the recipe later.
Trevor and Matt

What a sweet Father's Day shirt.

What a way to end the day. Trevor fell asleep in the arms of his daddy. Notice their position is the same.

Books, Books, And More Books

We would like to thank Cheyenne and Greylynd next door for sharing your books with Trevor. He loves to crawl up in my lap and read books. Thank you so much!
Trevor with books from the next door neighbors

Ristorante Giuseppe

Friday evening June 19th we had dinner in Scottsdale with Brett, Megan and their friend Matt. We enjoyed a fantastic meal at this family owned and run establishment that lets you BYOB with no corkage fee.
Trevor wanted a taste of wine before Joe took the bottle away.

Megan, Matt, Brett and Matt

Joe and Trevor. Joe's family owns the restaurant.

Itty Bitty Beach Party #2

Friday June 19th was beach party #2 at Harmon Pool in PHX. Claire and Dawn were able to join us. Claire and Trevor took part in the dance contest. Ages 0-2. Claire won most colorful swimsuit for the girls. Go Claire!
Trevor and Claire

Trevor, Claire and Dawn

Trevor and Claire

Trevor

Benelli & Callaway

Ben with Trevor's lei

Callaway with Trevor's lei

Itty Bitty Beach Party

On Friday June 12th, Trevor and I went to a beach party for ages 6 & under at the Paradise Valley Pool in PHX. It was so fun. Water safety instruction, games, dance contests, swimsuit contests, refreshments, sunglasses and more. Sponsored by CIGNA HealthCare of Arizona and the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department.
Trevor

Trevor

Trevor and Mommy

Look at Trevor's pipes and tattoo

Trevor And Claire

On Thursday June 11th we went to Kids Club with Claire and Dawn. Afterwards the four of us enjoyed having lunch at Paradise Bakery and then the children each got a balloon.
Trevor

Trevor and Claire with their balloons

Wildman Phil

On Wednesday June 10th, Trevor and I went to see Wildman Phil at the Harmon Library in PHX. He was very entertaining and informative with his live animal show. It was a fun hour!
This tortoise is missing a leg. So Wildman Phil helps him out with a wheel. Look at the half apple that he is getting ready to eat. And he ate it all.

Wildman Phil and the Python

Crap! I did not want to do this. But, I really wanted a picture for this blog. Wildman Phil, myself and Trevor.

Salisbury Steak

Last week I made this recipe that was very good. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans.

1 can condensed onion soup
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 T. flour
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp prepared mustard
1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
1/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1 T. Worcestershire sauce

Combine 1/3 cup of onion soup with meat, egg, crumbs, salt and pepper. Shape into patties and brown; drain. Blend remaining soup with flour and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.

Evening At The Driving Range

Our neighbors next door are so sweet. The children just love Trevor. Greylynd, Cheyenne, Sam and Trevor. They are telling Trevor bye as we head to the driving range.

Dad and Trevor

Trevor

Spaghetti & Meat Saue

Last week I made this recipe with ground turkey instead of ground beef. It was good.

1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
1 onion, chopped (use to your liking)
1 small can tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 cup tomato juice
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 12-oz. pkg. spaghetti, cooked
Parmesan cheese

Cook ground meat with onion and garlic until meat is browned. Drain. combine the herb seasonings, salt, pepper, tomato paste, tomato juice and water with meat. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Serve over hot, drained spaghetti.

Sunday Nap

Trevor and Daddy

Our Neighbors Across The Street

Jace and Kaylee live across the street from us. On Saturday June 6th they left on vacation to Carlsbad, CA. So they came over and said goodbye to Trevor.
Jace, Trevor and Kaylee

Trevor And Dad

Trevor fell asleep while Mom was taking her three mile walk

Trevor and Dad have matching hats

Trevor found a set of Dad's clubs in his room