My 35th Birthday

Turning 35 wasn't so bad. Chad organized a fun night out with friends for dinner and drinks. Amy had a delicious chocolate "ho-ho" cake made for me with a giraffe on it. Campbell and I enjoyed the day together and went to visit Colgin. Chad prepared a yummy crab leg dinner as my birthday meal. I was spoiled with gifts beyond my belief. All is all it was a great birthday and I look forward to celebrating being 35 all year long! Thanks everyone.


Chad and I at dinner.


My giraffe cake.


Michelle, Jill, Me, Amy, & Julie enjoying the birthday festivities.


My new purse!!


My new hammock!


Colgin's stone decorated for Fall.

Hello 2nd Grade!

Last night was Open House at Cooper's school. We had waited all summer long to find out what class she was in, who her teacher will be, and what friends she'll be spending time with. We tried to prepare her for change and minus one best friend, I think she is satisfied with things. I really hope she has another terrific year.


Cooper at her desk.


Cooper and her 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. K.


Cooper & Campbell with Mrs. N. - Cooper's Gifted Ed teacher.


Cooper on the first day of 2nd grade!

The Diving Board

We are so proud of Cooper! She finally worked up enough courage to jump off the diving board at the swimming pool. What a great accomplishment. Way to go Cooper. After doing it once, she didn't want to stop.


Cooper giving it a try.


Cooper enjoying the ride.


Cooper showing off her new skills.


Campbell splashing around in the pool.

Supermodels

The girls enjoyed some dress up time out at B's house during the birthday party. I had to get out the camera and capture a few shots we can use later in life to show them just how silly they were.


My niece, B


Cooper


Campbell


Campbell going for the dramatic look.


B showing off some attitude.


Cooper looking grown up.

His 2nd Birthday

My nephew, Ryland, turned 2 years old. He is such a ham and such a little "boy." We were excited to share the weekend with him and enjoy some time with my sister and my dad. Happy Birthday Ryland!! Love you.


Ryland eating lunch.


Ryland eating his cake.


Ryland opening presents.

"G"

Chad and I scooted away for a quick weekend in Vegas. We both love Vegas, enjoy visiting friends there, and now my favorite singer of all time performs there frequently. So Chad spoiled me again with tickets to "G." It was a great trip, well deserved after a long vacation with the kiddos.


The stage at "G"


Chad and I at dinner at Botero.


Chad with the boot.


Chad and Scott in Mandalay Bay.


J and I.


Jura, J, and myself.


Chad, Jura, Darrin, and myself.


Jura and I.


Chad, myself, and Scott.