Pop quiz...

Okay, everyone...it's pop quiz time...

Question: What horrible creature would you say causes the results in the image below (in just one day!)? Don't blurt it out loud; just visual your answer in your mind.

Answer: Did your mental image look like this?

If so, you are correct, and you win a prize! And that prize is...to join me in getting rid of a couple of these nasty fellas that appear to be enjoying their time in my currently-unreachable two-story roof area.

I hate pigeons!!

Let's get cooking!

It's been a busy weekend here (along with some Wii sports last night), but we also were able to get a new microwave installed here at home. The timing just felt right for a new one that fits the house a little better. Thanks to Dad, Mom, and Allison for the help!

Old microwave setup:

New microwave setup:

Sunday Massacre

Well, today was D-Day.  Dakota day.  And boy, was it a massacre!  Just look at all of that hair!  Mommy & Daddy say that my fresh new lion suit is adorable, but I'm having second thoughts.  I mean, I like that I'm nice and cool all the time now - but I don't really look like my Golden Retriever friends.  In fact, they hardly even recognize me now.  Though I did get complimented by the neighbor dog Joe, today.  He said I looked like I'd lost weight.  That made me happy!

So it's not all bad.  Daddy swore not to touch any hair on my head this time around, and he did a pretty good job.  Just don't get me started on my tail!  What use to be cute and wavy is now a thick string with a fluff-ball attached to the end.  Never again.  That made me happy!

Enjoy the pictures & come visit me sometime *Bark*

Dakota Gold

I couldn't handle my birthday post anymore...

OK, so I just couldn't take the birthday wishes anymore. We don't have any pictures yet from our trip to Iowa (get on that, Photographer wife--Oh, yeah, please???) but I just needed another post to replace the week-old birthday one. I'm not a "Scrooge" or anything--I just can barely handle ONE birthday each year. Not seven. Thanks for the thoughts, though, I'm much happier now. And no matter what anyone tells you, 28 is definitely better than 27. I feel like a fine wine already... :-)

And Now a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to MIKE!!!!!

Happy Birthday and happy Monday to Mike! At least next year your birthday won't be on Monday!! Hope you have a wonderful 28th birthday! Have another piece of "carrot cake".....mmmmm........! Have a great day!
Mom and Dad

Rain we can see

Well, we finally had a during-the-day monsoon storm at my house...thunder, lighting, pouring rain and all. Rain is amazing...

Because everyone really want to know

I have started a baby blog.  

You can find it right here on blogger @ http://grossfamilybaby.blogspot.com

Hope to see you over there too!!

Birthday evening pictures

We all went over to Dad and Mom's last night to have a birthday dinner (and most importantly, birthday dessert) for myself and Mike. (Thanks Dad and Mom!)

After stuffing ourselves, it was time for a little Wii action with some bowling, baseball, tennis, golf, and other assorted games. And I'll be the first one to say that I didn't even win a single game! But it was a fun evening, and a couple pictures from last night are below.

Happy Birthday, Jeff!!!!

Happy 29th Birthday, Jeffrey!
Mom and Dad

Everyone Tells Us We Look A Little Strange...

Any ideas why???

Not Wii...it's the real thing...

We all went out bowling earlier today (Dad, Mom, Mike, Holly, Allison, and myself). And it wasn't Wii bowling...it was the real thing! It's hard to beat $.99 games at Kyrene Lanes!

No one said I have a steady hand...

Mike, Holly, Allison, and I visited Chandler's Tumbleweed park for the 4th of July fireworks last night. Storms and wind in the area caused them to be delayed for almost an hour. However, we waited with apparently every other citizen of Chandler (it was PACKED) until they finally started just before 10pm. I took a few pictures below, and two things should be noted: 1) my camera luckily has a "fireworks" setting that *should* make for better pictures, and 2) the "fireworks" setting doesn't help much if you don't have a steady hand when you snap it :)

Kansas Trip

We are finally back from our Kansas trip after being gone for 2 weeks! Sheri and Andy's wedding was beautiful and the weather cooperated perfectly! What a wonderful day. Here are some pictures taken before the wedding! Congratulations again to Sheri and Andy! We love you!

The Gazebo.......



The welcoming committee!!



Grandma and Grandpa in their "wedding duds"!



The beautiful bride!



Lynn, the maid of honor who held everything together!!!!!