It's summertime baby. What better way to show it than dandelions (my favorite of course) 

and snow capped mountains!

Alaska

3:30pm

We took Booger to Grandpa's house because we had to leave for Anchorage.

He promptly took his place at the window to see us off. 

This might be an image of him I'll never forget. 

Alaska

8:30pm

Always the rule breaker...I let Cori drive on the road even though she doesn't have her permit yet.

It's her fist time on the road.

We were in Nikiski...

she started accelerating and I'm not sure how fast she might have got to 

had I not mentioned she should stop. 

I slowed her down at 60mph. :)

Alaska

2:00pm

This is the view from Grandpa's future bedroom. 

This is in the addition.

I think I could live with that!

Alaska

3:00pm

(I CAN NOT get this photo to turn-Grrr!)

Cassi and Cali made these adorable hamburger cookies for our Memorial Day cookout.

I thought they were darling but too many flavors going on!

Alaska

4:00pm

Late lunch at Salt Rock Grill.

Florida

2:45pm

I heard one of the girls say "It's raining."
then a few minutes later I noticed how quiet the house was.

I got up to investigate and out the window I notice..
umm, these two, outside jumping.

I think they may have acquired my love for the rain. 

Just guessing.

Alaska

7:00pm

We were able to get her out of the house for a few minutes to drive Cori to her class.

She saw these swings and had to have a go.

It didn't last long then we were on our way back home and to bed. 

Still sick.

Alaska

1:00pm

I sure hope the outside temperature displayed is incorrect, we are still in May!

Florida

3:30pm

Eat, drink, snuggle, sleep, repeat!

The girl came down with influenza on her first day of summer. 

The towel is for all the flem in her throat.

She swears when she is coughing, the towel helps get it up (and OUT)!

Alaska 

4:30pm

Storm clouds all around my house, but no rain.

Florida

8:15pm

Cassi and Cori graduated today from 7th and 8th grade respectively.  

Like every year since they left, they return on the last day of school to the elementary school 

to assist with the send-off of all the kids there. 

Their 6th grade teacher is still there and they love to see her whenever they get the chance.

They look so grown and yet all I see is my baby girls.

Alaska
3:30pm

Water restrictions have changed and I can only water my lawn once a week.  Wednesday is my day.
Florida
7:10pm

Daddy surprised her walking through the door! 

This is what you call 'a death grip'. :)

Alaska

8:30am

I went to pick up Kevin, Gail and Kathryn from the airport today and I noticed this in one of the corners of the lot.

Florida

6:30pm

It was bike rodeo day at school.

Cali got a new helmet and she is handling all the road tests they throw at her. 

Curvy and wet roads, no problem. :)

Alaska

10:30am

10:30am

We have a real laundry problem. 

Standing on my pile, I can touch the ceiling. 

There has got to be a better way. :)

Alaska

5:00pm

Cleaning the pond filter and pump, quite a job!

Florida

5:45pm

It's high school soccer time. 

My girls watch as many games as possible.

Today is was so stinking cold...we drug out blankets, coats and gloves just to watch the game!

Alaska

11:00am

Spent the afternoon at Busch Gardens.

Florida

2:15pm

Cassi went on the Girls Camp mini course with her school.

I hauled all of them out there in the morning then I got a late afternoon

phone call asking for more supplies. 

There were snug in their tent when I arrived.

Alaska

6:30pm

A Snapping Turtle outside our office building today.  We thought she was trying to lay eggs.

Florida

2:45pm

There is a pregnant momma moose at school.

The babies should start arriving around the end of the month.

Alaska

4:00pm

Remodeling has begun on the mobile home.  First task.....get rid of the gaudy chandelier!!

Florida

4:35pm

Cori got her hair highlighted.

She wanted a picture.

It's really cute on her although hard to get used to when I'm looking for her in a crowd.

Alaska

5:00pm

I got a ticket- I'm lucky I didn't get 4. 

Ugghhh!  Quite embarrassing!

Alaska

6:00pm

We took this picture for Grandma yesterday. 

Lots of love coming from the 3 girls! 

Alaska 4:00pm

Cali painted a picture of me and gave it to me for Mother's Day.

She was very proud of it as you might can tell in her eyes. 

It was a wonderful day.

Alaska

9:00am

Celebrated Jocelyn's Birthday and Mother's Day at her Mom's house today.

Florida

5:45pm

The baby chicks are leaving today 

Since we had to leave school early today 

her teacher allowed her to walk them down to the other classroom.

She was a little jumpy hence the slightly blurry picture.

Alaska

12:00pm

Shoogie cuddled with me all day on the couch.

Florida

4:10pm

Down and out with "the crud"!!

Florida

2:15pm

I set Cali and Annie up at the table to paint. 

Next thing I know, Cassi is sitting down then low and behold, here comes Cori. 

Wren stopped by shortly there after just had to be in the picture!

Alaska

4:00pm

There goes Daddy...of into the sun.

We will miss him and anxiously await his return.

Alaska

9:00am

Fresh cut Magnolia's from the tree in my yard.  The smell is wonderful!!

Florida

7:00pm

Annie's giving Scott hugs 'cause he is leaving tomorrow.

I love this picture!

Alaska

3:30pm

Brooke's Baby Shower.  Kelly Sue is going to be a Grandma!

Florida

2:30pm

I fell in love with this flower at an Orchid show I went to today!

Florida

2:45pm

Borough Finals today.
She gave it her all and we couldn't be more proud of her.
She has become quite the athlete and I look forward to all that she becomes as she grows!
Alaska
3:15pm

This is one of my least favorite Spring pests. Can you tell they eat my flowers?

Florida

5:10pm

How awesome is this?
This was only her 2nd time competing in hurdles.
I can't believe that's my baby doing that!
So impressed with all of her abilities; she's always throwing something new in the mix!
P.S. (She shouldn't be running with her hands in her sweatshirt but it was SO cold today-
almost unbearable!)
Alaska
4:30pm

I had to take Shoogie on a walk out front tonight because my lawn guy just sprayed the back with pesticide. She was a happy camper!!

Florida

7:00pm

The last Choir concert of the year is so much fun.
It's called the Pop concert.
(I actually busted out some YMCA moves if you must know. HaHa)
The fun continues even after it's over as you can tell by these two friends
photo-bombing our picture.
Alaska
9:45pm

Annie spent the evening with us. 

Cali had been anticipating it for several days and was so excited to be able to take a bubble bath with her.

It was a bubbly good time!

Alaska

7:30pm