ZOMG! MEREDITH IS A FRESHMAN!

Tonight Meredith graduated Middle School. We couldn't be prouder of her. This year Meredith participated, and excelled in, The Cal Young Orchestra, The Little Symphony, and her school drama production. She also maintained excellent grades.

Meredith with Grandma Dale.

Meredith with Cousin Morgan (who is a Junior now! WTG Morgan!)

Meredith walking into her ceremony.

Meredith being Meredith

Meredith accepting her certificate.

In four short years you will be walking across the stage to accept your high school diploma. The time flies, enjoy every minute of it. Mom and Dad will always be your biggest cheerleaders!
GO MEREDITH!

Meredith's Concert

Here are some 15 second clips from Meredith's concert on Tuesday. I was so impressed with the way these kids played. Their teacher did not pick easy pieces for them, and they played them well.

The Ninja Cake

Devin is a fan of an internet series called "Tiny Plaid Ninjas". He wanted a ninja cake, so that is why I surprised him with. I had a blast making the cake and the characters, and he was so surprised and loved it.





Some games, supersoakers, a compass...and a beautiful day for a birthday. I think Devin had a happy birthday. Oh, and man-food...he loved the man-food.

Devin's Birthday...the Waterfight

Devin got a supersoaker for his birthday, so of course we had to try it out.


This thing had a range of about 40 feet, so he could stand on one end of the yard and shoot.


Morgan was ready.


Aiden was having fun.
Devin was trying to hide but he got himself cornered.

More pictures to come later!

Happy 9th Birthday Devin!

Aiden's Second Birthday...

Sorry this is almost two months late...but here are some pictures from Aiden's second birthday. It is so hard to believe he is two years old!

He had an animal theme. Devin helped me decorate.



My birthday boy!
Aiden, Morgan, Devin, and Meredith.

Sandia Classic

We were off to the motorcycle races here in Albuquerque. It was a beautiful day. The bikes were awesome to look at, and fun to watch race around the track.



The winners of a hard fought race. The guy in the red suit, this is his first year racing, and he is leading in the points for his racing league.


These guys are stunting. Very fun to watch. They did some incredible things on a motorcycle that I don't ever see myself doing (that is for you, Mom).




Here are some pictures of the classic bikes. They are well maintained and it was incredible to see them out racing, still.



More racing. Enjoy the pictures!

Santa Fe and Taos

Last week we went to Santa Fe. It was Fiesta Weekend. Here is a picture of one of the dancers.
A nice picture I took of everyone. I wish Aiden would look at the camera every now and then.
Meredith took this picture.

This is a picture of Meredith at a restaurant where we had a yummy lunch. This is the reason we went up to Santa Fe. Tara's Organic Ice Cream. Very yummy. Flavors such as vanilla, basil, lavender, cinnamon, etc. It is excellent. www.tarasorganic.com
Here is Aiden enjoying a cup of vanilla ice cream.
Devin enjoying a cone of coconut ice cream. He says it was very yummy!
We ten went up to Taos. Just a few miles away is the Rio Grande gorge. There is a bridge that spans the bridge, and it is 680 feet straight down.