Back from the beach

We had a great time at the beach on our family vacation. We were blessed with great weather, wonderful family fun, and some good food. It was tough coming back to the real world. We are slowly getting back into our routines.

We were able to meet David and Jamie for lunch while we were on our trip. It was wonderful getting to meet Hayden. He is just precious!

Madelyn loved playing in the ocean and on the beach.

Mary Kaitlyn is working hard playing at the beach.


Our group shot taken on the boat of our dolphin cruise.

This is a hermit crab that we caught and kept with us in our condo for a day. I am sure that the crab was happy to get back to the ocean after being picked-up too many times.

Mary Kaitlyn washing her tiger, Abby, at Build-A-Bear.

Madelyn flying high on a zip line. She showed no fear at all. You could hear her yelling "in coming" as she was getting ready to land after each trip.

Mary Kaitlyn and Madelyn posing on the beach.

Videos from Madelyn's class picnic

Here are some videos from Madelyn's class picnic. Sorry they are turned wrong, but I had my camera turned vertical and I cannot figure out how to turn them on the computer.

Madelyn's class picnic

Today was Madelyn's class picnic. We were suppose to fish, play outside, and eat. But it rained. Boy, has it rained! So everything was held inside. Still LOTS of fun! The girls were also asked to come early so that they could participate in a tea. The girls got all dressed-up and had photos taken. We have been blessed this school year with great teachers. It is so nice to be able to get together with them and other parents outside the classroom.

Madelyn and Mary Kaitlyn after the tea party. Madelyn is wearing Lovie's crown. Lovie is Madelyn's teacher's mom.

Mary Kaitlyn and Madelyn with friends.

Ally, Madelyn, Mrs. Julie, and Katie Beth

Hannah, Connor, Katie Beth, and Mary Kaitlyn


Mia pushing Emma, Gracie, Madelyn, and Ally

Mrs. Nance and Madelyn dancing

Class photo

Madelyn, Mrs. Nance, Mary Kaitlyn, and Leisha

Mary Kaitlyn, Mrs. Julie, Madelyn, and Leisha

High School Muscial 2

Madelyn, Mary Kaitlyn, and I got to go to a local theater production of High School Musical 2. Our friend, Emma, went with us. It was a wonderful production. The girls loved it. They even got to dance in the aisles with some of the cast during the last number in the show.

Mary Kaitlyn, Emma, and Madelyn holding their tickets.







"How many more minutes?" They could not wait until the show started!

The girls with "Sharpay"

The girls with "Gabriella"

The girls with "Taylor"

The girls with "Ryan"

The girls with "Chad"

The girls with "Troy"

Playing the Kalimba

Madelyn and Mary Kaitlyn had the opportunity to learn about the African instrument called a Kalimba this past week at a program at the library. After a demonstration and singing, the girls got to tryout the Kalimba themselves. They enjoyed playing the "thumb piano."

Easter Morning

Easter morning pictures.

Easter Egg Hunt with old friends

The girls and I had the opportunity to go to an Easter Egg Hunt with some of my old friends. It was such a blessing to see these dear old friends. I am sorry that we have not been in better contact over the years. But talking with these ladies was as if only a few days had pasted and not years. I enjoyed getting to see my girls play with their children. We had a great afternoon and got some great pictures. What wonderful memories!!!


Kimberly, myself, and Camille (none of us have aged a bit!)

My friends and our children.

Our children.





All the children at the egg hunt.

Madelyn and Mary Kaitlyn had fun playing with their new friends.