Well, it's official!

I have a kindergartener and a 1st grader now! (And Aubrey is almost 6 weeks old, too!)
I am so proud! And a little sad at how fast the time is FLYING by. What happened?
Here are pictures of Ethan with friends on the last day of school (they are all wet because the day ended with a water fight).





His teacher, Mrs. Guinn is such a wonderful person and teacher. We just adore her!

When fat rolls are cute...

Dang it!

On the way home from the lake Monday night one of our boat seat cushions flew out of the boat. We didn't realize it until after we got home. We spent forever looking for it on the roadside to no avail. We're ordering a replacement for it...It'll cost $100+! Urgh!

And then...Buffalo Springs Lake on Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend @ Caprock Canyons State Park

Playing at the lake...


Caught a toad...


Hiking...

Smiles!

Aubrey started smiling a lot in the past week - usually in her sleep...
They are precious, so I must share.

Aubrey meets Adria

Emily (a dear friend and former co-worker who now lives in Houston) came through town today...and our baby girls met!
Adria was born March 13th. And Aubrey was born April 20th. Here they are together (and their mommies)!
We hope it will be their first of many get-togethers!


Jessica & Adria

Emily & Aubrey

Kindergarten awards ceremony

Ethan had his kindergarten awards ceremony this morning...

He received the following awards:
Excellent Handwriting Skills
Perfect Attendance
Reader's Club (for reading 150 books)
Outstanding Citizenship
Science Slueth
Music Star
Outstanding Achievement in Character & Leadership Skills (for Dependability)

He has officially successfully completed kindergarten. The teachers and staff started calling them first graders by the end of the ceremony!

Nolan & Aubrey

Baby Paige is here!

Jeff & Amy's baby came today just before 11am. They have named her Paige (middle name yet to be determined) and she weighed 7lbs 2oz. She's a cutie! And Momma & baby are healthy!

Here are a few pictures from our visit to the hospital this afternoon.

Wishing all moms out there a Happy Mother's Day

I have been blessed with a family legacy of amazing mothers. I am lucky enough to live in the same town as my mom, both my grandmothers, and my sis-in-law Amy...Four of the world's best moms! I am reflecting today on the wonderful gifts they have given me, and the gifts and lessons learned from the many other moms in my life. I pray that I can be a godly, loving mom each day, each moment.

Hooray for moms!

Aubrey's 2 week check up

She is now 21 3/4 inches long and 8 lbs 1 oz.
Everything about her is perfectly healthy & normal. She wimpered a little when they did the heel stick, but with some cuddles & reassuring words from Mommy & Nolan she was better in about 2 seconds. She's such a good baby!

It's also Teacher Appreciation Week

So go & thank each teacher you know.
Then go & thank each nurse you know.
Then go & thank each mom you know...Mother's Day is Sunday!

People in these professions can never be thanked enough for they have touched us all!

It's National Nurses Week

Here's what I have to say about being a nurse...

One of the greatest lessons I have learned in life is that people matter - the value of human life is exceedingly great.I believe God created each life for a purpose. I believe my purpose is to serve others. I view my career as a ministry - a unique opportunity to show people God's love. I also believe in lifelong learning and continuous improvement. We will never arrive at our destiny, but we must always be on the journey.