Interrupted

A wacky slow internet connection, which makes for downloading pictures unbearable, combined with packing, a trip, a birthday, and a little bit of life in the mix means I momentarily lost momentum!

I am getting more pics downloaded this weekend and hope to continue to make great progress in my catch-up quest next week!

Enjoy!

Stacey

Luke Kindergarten Graduation 2011

As you may remember, Luke did already experience an incredible Kindergarten graduation, but since he did a bonus year at his new school last year (to allow him to become the oldest instead of the youngest through his school years), I had to document his second one as well.

Plus, I am always looking for a way to share actual family pictures!

On our way to graduation.  I have no idea how he got wet spots on his shirt!

One very smart and very cool dude!

Top row.  Third from left.  The handsome one!  :)

I would say he was proud of himself!

The principal and teachers are all so wonderful about loving on our kids.  And it's a good thing because Luke is a hugger at school!

I love how he is checking out his diploma.

Luke and Mrs. M.

For all the gray hairs he might be giving me, I love this boy something fierce!

Stacey

May 2011

May always seems to be a melting pot with so much on the calendar.
One of those rare pics with me not behind the camera!

Gigi and her babes.

For years, a local cattle farmer in town grazed some of his cows on this property.  We continued that when we moved here.  Good for the cows.  Good for our taxes!  In the spring, the mamas had their babies and Anysa loved it.  She worked really hard to get those cows to trust her.

I love how Brax held "still" while my mom cut his hair.

Cousins came to visit for Brax's birthday weekend.  He and Lylleigh (9 months older) make quite a pair!

His "swim" did include dunking his head as you can tell!

Brax had a hard time transitioning into bible class without me.  I have some theories about that, but for another time.  When he wasn't having difficulty, he loved class.  Being the oldest in his class, he likes to take charge!

Love this!

Luke and his buddies when we took snacks for his birthday celebration at school.

Now who gave him a cupcake?!?!  ;)

Machine-pitch was a tough transition for Luke, but I think he found his groove near the end.  He did a great job behind the plate.

Team mascot!

Stacey

Easter 2011

It's always fun to see the kids' anticipation of what goodies the Easter Bunny has left them. 

The day was actually great for pictures.  Maybe a bit of wind, but overcast.  For some reason, the kids were into squinting that day.  Oh well, I still have some cuties!

We tried again at church.  Same results!

As you can see, the Easter Bunny's arrival after church was, well, not taken very well by little man.

Checking back to make sure he is not being followed.

Then the real fun began!

The big kids got competitive! 

Brax kept a steady pace and still scored the goods.

Everyone was happy with the outcome!

Stacey