August 2006

Bruce only knows how to take one bite, not take bites. Also, Bruce loves to play hide and seek. Here he is taking his turn to count.


Daddy's little helper. When the mower is out and on, Bruce has to help push or walk behind it. Very cute, but annoying when you're trying to get the grass cut.



On August 16, our first nephew/cousin was born to Scott's brother, Jeff and his wife, Sara.


A new family...Jeff, Sara, & Charlie.


A visit from Uncle Scott, Aunt Rachel, and Cousins, Aleah & Bruce.


Scott & Jeff's parents were visiting to.


August was a great time to have a tea party since preschool was starting soon. Annalise, Katie, and Allison came to visit.




For some reason, the kiddies love to climb under the table and on the chairs to get stuck. Then they call on "someone" to come rescue them.


Watching a movie.



Aleah enjoys girly things, like brushing her hair!!


Bruce's first time on a big boy bed. That was also the last time, so far.

Mary Kay Sapphire Seminar

On July 30, I(Rachel) set off on my first Mary Kay Seminar. It was amazing.



This is the only way I'll ever have a photo with Mary Kay herself. The Grand Prix is one of the cars I plan on earning.


Red Jacket first, then the Director Suit!!


The first night our unit gathered with my Sr. Director's unit and talke about our expectations and what we learned on that first day. My director Melinda gave her unit goodie bags. One of the items inside was a little handheld fan in the shape of a lipstick tube. The package said a lipstick fan. For the life of me, I couldn't understand why we needed to dry our lipstick. HA HA, the joke was on me.




My unit that was in attendance (rt to lt, first pic) Rachel, Bonnie, Director Melinda, Jill, Vickie.


Roommates for the 3 days - Ellen, Claudia, Vickie Rachel


My director, Melinda and I.






The final evening is when we get dressed up, go to dinner, and then to the HUGE awards night. We were fortunate enough to be able to get a BIG limo. It was a blast.




My National, Helene Reiners, My adopted Director, Randi Lincoln, and the Queen of personal sales for Sapphire, Kerin Miller. Incidently, Kerin is in Randi's unit.

July 2006

The very end of June brought surgery for Aleah. She had her tonsils and adenoids taken out on June 27. After recovering for a few weeks, she finally felt up to getting out and about. Aleah and Bruce love the park.


For Bruce, sliding on his tummy was the only way for him. Aleah was trying to give Bruce an underdog.



Amstutz Reunion

Aleah and Bruce enjoyed the toys that they don't normally get to play with.


On the boat ready to go!


Scott and Jeff went tubing together. Here's Rachel getting ready for her turn.

Stan & Rachel went tubing together. Scott took Aleah and Rachel for a ride on the wave runner. It was great hearing Aleah's squeals of delight as we went over the waves.

Of course, when we've been outside all day, it's time to get out of the sun. Bruce and Aleah love to push buttons even if they don't know what the buttons are for.