Sad but good times...

On Friday my good friend, Annette, from work, retired...I'm already missing the laughs!!
Then on Saturday I flew to Raleigh, NC so I could attend the memorial service for Preston's dad that was held on Sunday. Many people attended - he was obviously a well liked and respected man. There were tears at the service but there were many good moments spent with family.

Annette at her desk with her retirement "goods" - plant, balloon, candy, etc. This shot is from my desk - yep I saw that smiling face everyday - well most days - the days I wasn't irritating her anyway.

Annette and her husband, Mike, with her 5 year service award - best wishes on your retirement!

Josh, Rhiannon, Tracy and Preston at the sight of the memorial service.

Josh, Rhiannon, Kathy, Preston and Tracy at Kathy's beautiful home.

Tracy and her "poochers" watching TV in the hotel room - Preston too!!

Ryan at Cy-Woods

Ryan is now enrolled at Cy-Woods High School (the school right by our house) as a Sophmore. He is very excited!
He wasn't quite as excited about me taking a picture of him next to the school mascot (Wildcats) after he was finally registered...but I told him it would be our only chance to take one without a bunch of people around to watch us look dorky!
Anyway, Ryan starts both school and seminary this coming Monday!!
Go Wildcats!! Go Ryan!!

My Yearly Picture...

I was able to get my yearly picture of the boys today after church - amazing what happens in 6 years...

July 2011 - The Trip

I took a trip to pick up my parents from Wyoming - we then went to Utah and then to Phoenix before heading home.
We were able to see Cowboy "Don"uts while in Wyoming - all I have to say is we have some hard workers in our family AND the kolaches were yummy!!
We had a very nice visit with my sister, Jenni and her husband, Brian in Utah - thanks for the great Birthday dinner!! And I was able to visit with my good friend Jen and her cute kids! Thanks for letting me drop by so early in the morning!
I didn't get my camera out in Phoenix so I don't have pictures from there but we had a good visit with my Aunt Lin and were able to have dinner at my cousin Erin's house with her boys! Thank you!!
Besides running out of gas in West Texas - yes, believe them when they say the gas stations are few and far between out there - the trip was good!
Thanks to everyone that made it happen!!

Trek 2011

So I know I'm really late but I finally found a picture of Ryan on the Trek that happened back in March. This is him with his "family". He had a good time and he said he'd really like to go on another! Maybe as a big brother...

EFY 2011

Dropped the boys off at EFY yesterday in San Antonio. They are going to have a GREAT time! I'm very excited for them.
The picture was taken right after they picked up there "stuff" while checking in - with their friend Spencer.

Scout Camps 2011

Bavarian Cream Filled Bar - 6:00 am - June 6th

Jalapeno, Sausage & Cheese Kolache - Strawberry Milk - Where's Cowboy Donuts when you need it?

Leaving for High Adventure Camp - South Padre Island - Notice the Light Skin Color...

Dan & Ryan (Senior Patrol Leader) Leaving for Scout Camp - June 11th - Notice Ryan's Burn/Tan - Ransom's was worse - SPF 30 is NOT strong enough for the Texas sun!!!