Wow it has been a while......

I hadn't realized how long it had been until this morning when I looked at some of the older posts on here. Geez....I blame facebook...I update that quite regularily.....Life has taken some turns of lately and I am beginning to see how wonderful those turns are proving to be.....I feel more alive than I have in a really long time. I have been granted a new lease and I am never looking back! Here are a bunch of photos from this summer..........Ahh ain't life grand~!http://picasaweb.google.com/merandalambert/BlogPhotos?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvNyN7ynZWD3AE#

Finally some pictures of that baby!

Well after a long over due introduction here is Riley Ann......and some pictures of her with her grandpa and mama......

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Amara's dance recital 2010

Another year of hip hop done and over......Amara was quite the little star and while she may have enjoyed the dancing...she loved wearing all the make-up....Here are some pictures from Thursday's rehearsal and Saturday's recital

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May 2010 yard pictures

Arbor up...check!.....Yard mowed....Check!....5,000 more things to do before the end of summer....check!

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Happy Birthday Adam

Well technically last week, adam turned another year younger but due to the opening day of walleye season we had to wait to celebrate until he got back. So this Sunday we had a little dinner/yard party. People just kept showing up and bringing delicious food and of course beverages. Too bad it had to be on a Sunday! Here are some photos. Thank you mom for all the hard work...Jamie too!

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The 7th Annual Asparagus Festival

TEAM LAMBERT...This weekend danyle and I attended the 7th annual asparagus festival in empire and cleaned up. Danyle took first in his age group for the 5k and I took first place in the cooking contest! Here are some photos of the weekend fun

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Easter 2010

Another weekend of family, friends and food. Aparently April Showers bring feasts after feasts. Here are some photos from easter dinner with the Schoech's.

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Turning 30

What an amazing birthday I had this weekend. So many people put so much time and effort into making this day so special that it made rolling over the big 3-0 not so bad. It was an event filled weekend, with movies, wine tasting, vodka tasting, food, more food, family and friends. Thank you to my mom for taking the time to create a birthday card 20 miles long at 4 am in 10 degree weather stretching from my house all the way to my work.....Thank you to Anthony and Grams for making the trip back and forth from Fife many times over...Thank you to Danyle for putting months of thought into ways to make me smile on my birthday...Thank you to all those who sent their love from across the miles.....Thank you to Schoech's for taking the time to be part of the celebration......Thank you to the Robinson's, especially Erin for reminding me that I am now 30.....And most of all thank you Adam....for loving me....putting up with me.....and dancing with me even when people are watching! http://picasaweb.google.com/merandalambert/30thBirthday#5454054814494242866

The Lucky Leprechan

Here are some photos from Danyle's race this weekend. He kind of looks like a leprechan.....He finished first in his age group at 20:17......Watch out Trout festival....breaking the 20 minute mark!

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Cherry Capital Winter Wonder Fest

On Valentines Day, Danyle ran in the Frosty 5K at the Grand Traverse Resort and after a long winter hibernation still came out and finsihed 1st in his age group. His time was just over 20 minutes. He also got to sport his new running tights...Nice! Dan at the starting line

Dan And Mom

The only way to stay warm

Christmas 2009

Well the holidays have come and gone...another year over and a new one to prepare for. Here are some pictures of the Christmas chaos, complete with my parents in from Montana, Amara and her puppet house and a giant sock monkey.

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Thanksgiving 2009

Eating and cleaning...eating and cleaning.....that pretty much sums it up....well there was some visiting with loved ones and a very special 89th birthday celebration for marie......We had thanksgiving on Thursday at Adam's and Saturday at my moms. Here are some photos

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Wooden Wonderland

Hallway Before Hallway After

So happy that yesterday we were able to put our lives back to normal...or whatever that is. The floors are done. Mark finished painting trim and putting base board back up. Now I have a little wood working to do on some transition pieces and Wa...Laaa....I love it...I love it....I love it....and now the carpet nightmare is officially over...well hoping the garbage guys haul it all away today....Here are some pics.....

Living Room Before

Living Room After

Living Room After

Living Room Before

Living Room After

Amara Pics......

A few weekends ago I was lucky enough to get to take Amara for part of the day to the movies and the Children's Museum. We then met Adam for Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs in 3D. We had a blast and I can't wait to do it again. Also attached are pictures of the cutest little bee I have ever seen...melt your heart!

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The Honey Harvest

Well the bees gave it their all and we had quite the harvest to show for it. I also scored my first bee sting. Right in the top of my foot. It was bound to happen I just didn't expect it to hurt as much as it did! Now...on to the grapes....Here are some honey pictures
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Little Danyle Turns 28

This weekend danyle celebrated the big 28. We celebrated with a depressing Michigan loss, corn maze madness and pizza hut. The whole gang was there and it gave a new definition to Family Fun. Here are some photos

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Desk

more dahlias

Dahlias

Good by little friends.....

Now that the first frost has hit the last dahlia has bloomed. Oh well.....lets hope they survive the winter in the basement. Also put the finishing touches on the desk over the weekend. Should have measured the keyboard. To my surprise I was unable to close the drawer. Oh well. Nothing a $12 thin keyboard can't fix. Here are some photos...