The Ole Time Favorite

Nothing like bubbles to bring kids some joy!

Good Bye to Darren

We were glad for an overnight visit from Kelvin and Darren. However, we are sad to say goodbye to Darren although we know the Ukraine is gaining a very special worker indeed!

Sadness for Mariah....

So....to deal with Mariah's sadness, she decided she wanted some chocolate! Always helps a girl! =) She is struggling with her bubby going to school. I suggested it to her even though I don't like chocolate. Anyway, she made it through her day. She had to sit in her camping chair for a bit with her feet propped up on the foot massager. She would not smile for the picture....drama!

Kaleb Starts School

We've had a busy week getting registered, doing a Jump Start class, filling out more paperwork, etc. Kaleb has been counting the number of sleeps before he gets to go to school for the past month.

Weighing in at 51 pounds, my Kaleb Jackson has started school today! I can hardly believe it! He set out his clothes last night and wanted me to set an alarm clock for him. Funny thing is....he slept right through it...ummm, sounds like he's got his mommy and daddy's younger genes! =) He also did his hair...love the little gelled spike in the front. He was so excited to go this morning but Mariah did not want him to go...so, she has cried off and on all morning! Oh boy, big adjustment!

Kids Say the Funniest Things

This morning I overhear this from my kiddos as they are eating their breakfast...Kaleb: Mariah, look, my belly button is still sleeping. ( He has an innie). Let me see yours. Mariah: Me too, bubby. (of course she had no idea what he was talking about.) THEN....Kaleb: MOOOOOMMMMM.....when will my belly button wake up like sisters (she has an outie)???

New Mexico Chilis are Here

The smell of roasted chilies is in the air here in NM...nothing better. Just bought a whole burlap sack full! I won't tell you how many chili, melted cheese, and tortillas I've had today! I'm hoping the chilies are burning up the FAT! =)

Sunflower Display

These are considered an nuisance here but seeing fields and fields of them is very beautiful indeed!

Bachelor Time for the Elk

Driving down I-25 to take a Sunday drive we finally saw some elk but we got a special treat by see 4 bull elk. It's their bachelor time as friends before they start fighting for the cows. Fun to see 4 especially when we've only seen a few herds this year.

Uncle Jim and Aunt LaLa's

Nathan flew in Thursday night...first time since January that he'd slept in his own bed and seen his house! So, he enjoyed just hanging out with the kids and I. We did get to see some family and some friends. One night we ended up and Jim and Laura's for some fellowship. We love spending time with them and our kids love their kids...can you tell?

Bryan Family Photo Shoot

It'd been awhile since the Bryan's did a photo shoot so we attempted one today! We only had 2 missing! Great memories!

Kittens

Guess who got kittens? Yep, the kids. Nana had some she wanted to hand off and she choose her grandkids! The last thing we needed but actually it worked out great. The man taking care of our house and Callie was glad to take care of some kittens. We need them around for all the mice that we get. Kaleb named his Zach and Mariah named hers Salley....no telling where they got those names - probably daycare friends!

Time with Friends

We spent today with some friends at the pool! Kaleb misses his old buddies and Mariah always loves to hang out with the older girls!

Momma Time with Friends!

I spent Tuesday night (last night) eating out with a dear friend, Dalene! We stuffed ourselves with Italian food, had ice cream and then talked the evening away! What fun with no kids to distract us! It's amazing how much you can talk about with the kiddos away!

Today, I met another dear friend, Lori, for lunch! So fun to catch up with her too! It's wonderful to have amazing friends to walk through life with. I am thankful for each one that comes into my life.

River Rats

Nana Sandy brought the Ohio grandkids down and what a blast all the cousins had at the river! Wow! Look at that mud! It was funny to watch how different all the kids responded to mud! Of course it didn't help that we teased them about it being cow manure! Who knows....maybe some of it was! =) They had a great time together....lunch beside the river and an enjoyable afternoon!