Tuesday, May 24, 2011

A Spring Review

We started our spring with another year at Giants' spring training. While it rained at home we basked in the sun with temps in the high 70's. We went to seven games and had a great time at Mesa Spirit snowbird RV park. The photo is from a Giant / Dodger game - won by the Giants, of course. We have to rub it in while we can - it may be another 52 years before the Giants are World Series Champions again.


On our way home we visited Aunt Glee in Yuma. We hung out with her and Ecco.


We stopped by Bradfords on the way home from Arizona. I was treated to my birthday dinner and cake. At Family home Evening we played Cut the Cake - the game that is so fun to lose.



Before we knew it Wesley was 1 year old. Erin and Ali joined many others for a fun Birthday Party. Kirk served as grillmaster and Carrie provided delicious cupcakes etc.



The Robot cake was a hit with the Birthday Boy. Looks like he's keeping an eye on those other kids going after his new toys!



Next stop was Colorado. The boys like to help grandma make brownies.



On the first of May Brett blessed and named Gia. This was our group. Kevin, Ali and Erin flew in for the event. We had a great weekend together. It was good to catch up with Edmund and Margarette too. Gia looked fabulous in her blessing dress. (by Margarette)



We drove south to Grover Beach for step #3 of my tooth implant. We ran into this cute little boy with the fresh haircut. We spent a couple of days at Wilson Manor.

Our schedule at home is all about working on the "get ready lists." We are just about done with all of the projects in the house and yard. We are also almost ready to pack up and go. It is hard to believe that we will leave in 46 days.


Sunday, May 8, 2011

Happy Mother's Day!


WE LOVE YOU!!

Monday, May 2, 2011

7 years Already?

We had a great time celebrating Derek's 7th birthday the last three days. We designated it "birthday weekend" and started on Friday afternoon. After three days of various parties/outings/special dinners/treats, and of course about 5 dozen cupcakes, I am officially declaring birthday weekend OVER. But Derek had a great time!

I had a blast decorating not 1, not 2, but almost 5 dozen of these gems. They did come out cute, though!
Sunday evening we celebrated 3 birthdays with friends. Chocolate covered strawberries, the black and white cookie, cupcakes, root beer freezes, and the best rice crispy treats I've ever made rounded out the menu. Sugar high, anyone??
Today I brought more cupcakes to school, where Derek's friends each wrote a cute birthday wish to him and sang, of course. (Note that the only other blonde haired child in the class just happens to be in this picture.)
And opening presents was of course the best part! Derek and Grayson can't wait to try out the new glove and baseballs!

Then finishing the celebration, Derek chose to dine at Claimjumper. It was Carissa's choice, as well, back in February, so it must have made quite an impression!

Happy birthday to my sweet, silly Derek!