Gabrian and Ari Sitting In A Tree

Playing together

Not bugging me!

Yep, they're in the tree AGAIN. I think Gabrian is trying to figure out how to move his bed up there so he can just move in.

Wonder Pets

I do hate the Wonder Pets, but they snuggle when they watch it. They also sometimes "use teamwork" like the Wonder Pets, so I think those two things outweigh the horribleness of the show. . .

Playing Hide and Seek with the Big Kids

June Bug Season

Yes, June Bugs come out in July around here.

A Contrast In Kitties

Rumor

vs.

Blacktop

Actually, they are both very nice kitties. Blacktop (named because he was rescued after someone dumped him out on the highway near Chattaroy when he was a baby) is just irritated at the dog. I just liked these pictures. :)

Blacktop is a very big cat - nearly twice the size of Rumor!

FINALLY in the Pool

Summer came late, late, late.

I hope we have a long, beautiful fall.

And I hope it doesn't come too soon!

Out of Season Fans

Sweetie Story Time

Very Cold Sprinkler Play

But oh, the joy!

Double-Walled Predator Protection

I put Morrigan's (the hamster's) cage inside a big birdcage for extra predator protection. What predators?

Also adds a second layer of escape prevention for overall hamster wellbeing.

Who Needs A Bed?

Manicure was taking too long, so Ari took a nap on the table.

All The Kids In The Same Spot!

I hope there's another daughter in these pictures soon!

L->R: Ari, Cameron, Gabrian, Conor, Mandy, Andrew

I'm just looking, I swear!

L->R: Sterling, Karma

Country Boys Doing Country Boy Stuff

I love it!

Gabrian Graduated

Gabrian has completed the rigorous preschool and pre-K curriculum at Sunshine. :)

Now, he's a graduate, ready to be a kindergartener, a school-ager!

I love this picture. Look at how green those eyes are.

My Green-eyed Goonie!

Wrapping Up Another Soccer Season

Trophy time,

trophy time.

Strategic Coach Michael holding the camera instead of being in the picture.

Look, Mom, No Training Wheels!

Yeah, I took Gabrian's training wheels off yesterday. Looks like he was ready!

First, Some Pre-Birthday Easter Stuff :)

Mom didn't think to bring big T-shirts for egg dyeing,

but Auntie has scrubs

and garbage bags!

Look at that sunshine! Makes Friday's sledding seem like a distant memory.

(Yay!)

Easter morning, get in your mocha shots, and head for Easter baskets.

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Got a few balloons ready (60). :)

Cake ready.

Dinner ready.
(Michael said, "You cooked Easter dinner, and to the best of my knowledge, no one is sick!")

Prettiest little guest ready.

Getting death threats - I mean, instructions - from Auntie on being quiet while waiting for Nana.

Waiting . . .

Waiting . . .

Waiting. . .

Keeping a lookout.

Arrival of the Guest of Honor!

Hugs,

amazement,

Almost too much! :)

But she was finally able to settle down at one of the tables and enjoy herself.

We successfully kept her out of the kitchen!

My sis and I discover we both like classy jackets over Easter dresses.