Finished Master Bath

This was my first attempt at making window treatments. They aren't perfect, but I'm pleased with how they turned out.

Spring Circus Themed Dance Program

Favorite thing about dance recital: getting to wear lots of makeup

Grandma, Grandpa, Grandmama, and Granddaddy came to watch our 1 1/2 minutes of fame.

They're supposed to follow their teacher, but they couldn't see her very good, so most of the time they spent trying to figure out what she was doing.

The only person they wanted to play with in their class was Christian. He was the trainer and the girls were the ponies. I think they make pretty cute ponies.

Headed for Home

We had such a wonderful time and the girls were so good that we didn't want to go home. I guess it's best to leave while you're still having fun though.

Ashlyn, Adam, and Jace having a goodbye romp.

The girls helped Blaine load up the car in Albuquerque.

Discovering at Discovery Gateway

It's a joy to watch Alyssa busily taking care of things. She set up house, working hard, and by herself for over an hour.
Giving cousin Kennedy goodbye hugs and kisses

Ashlyn's been shopping.

Ava played and played until she finally conked out in Helen's arms.

Here are our busy bees in the beehive

Wedding Day!

The girls loved swimming at the hotel. We tried to teach them to jump in and go under and keep their mouths closed. Alyssa not very good at keeping hers shut. They got better each time we swam. Before this vacation, they've never really enjoyed swimming.
Queen Ava hasn't grown into her crown quite yet.

Blaine and my brothers, except for the one getting married. I didn't get any pictures of Micah, but I didn't want to mess up all the wedding photos. But he did marry a beautiful women with two beautiful daughters. I felt so happy for him and her. I know he'll be a great dad.

Grandma Brooks, Robin, Helen, Mom, and I at the wedding. We missed Holly. She wasn't able to come at the last minute.

These are Granddaddy's girls.

Blaine's cousin Candie watched our girls while we where at the wedding. I knew I didn't need to worry about them having fun at her house. They made cookies, crowns, and wands and watched Enchanted. They played until they where exhausted, but loved every minute of it.

At the Aquarium On a Rainy Day

Ava would rather push than be pushed.

Isn't Corby Joe cute with his cousins

The Penguins: The children loved watching the penguins. They could get right up close to the glass to see them swim, eat, and jump back on the rocks. So Cool! This aquarium was really nice because most of the exhibits had rocks or ledges the children could climb up to see from, so you didn't have to hold them up the whole time. There were also lots of hands on exhibits.

This is Ava and Corban crawling through the "coral reef". All the children loved this part.

Visiting Friends and Family

We met my new sister-in-law and her daughters for the first time Tuesday evening. Ashlyn and Alyssa took up with Kensey right away. They were all dressed up and holding hands within 5 minutes of meeting each other. We also got to meet my nephew, Jace, for the first time; even though he's a year old. Ava and he played close to each other, but I wouldn't say with each other. I guess children at that age don't really play together yet.

Peeking in the back door of the temple.

Ashlyn, Alyssa, Kash, Ruby, and Ava feeling the water of the fountain.

We spent the night visiting and playing with our good friends who moved last August from Amarillo. It was great catching up with them. We went to the park and visited the temple grounds of the Quirrah Mountain Temple while Blaine and Brain went to play some golf.