District Solo Contest!

Nicole had her flute solo for districts on Saturday and did absoluetly awesome! She scored a 2+ and received a beautiful certificate! We were very proud of her! Good job Nicole!

Ricky's Room!

Incase you do not know...Ricky's favorite animal is an elephant. We have been deciding since September...what should Ricky's first room look like? And this is what Ricky and Rob came up with. Ricky even helped paint! He even got grandpa in on the painting. (I don't have any photos of them painting, all of us girls left for some girl time with grandma, and the boys didn't take any photos!)

There is one large elephant and one baby elephant...and a whole lot of other elephants. Ricky LOVES his room now!

Yes It Was my Birthday!

For my birthday instead of cake this year...my hubby made me my favorite, creme brulee! It was delicious. My parents, with the help of Amanda also made my favorite meal which included Flank Steak! It was also absolutely delicious!

Our Basketball Star!

Last week Rob and I both got to enjoy a couple of games of Amanda's! She is getting pretty good! One game she even scored 8 points for the team! (That is a lot in JR High...for those of you that watch pro ball...scores never get over 30 points!)

Seattle!

Rob and I enjoyed one night away last week for my birthday. The kids stayed with my folks and Rob and I escaped for two full days and one night to Seattle. We enjoyed beautiful weather, good food and fun times together. Ricky even found out that forever mom and dad's do come home!

A Belated Post

On Saturday, February 21st it was Mom's birthday. So this is a belated Birthday post to tell mom how much we love her.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!!

We love you and appreciate every thing you do for us. I know for a fact that without you we would not be the same. I have recently realized how much you do for us as a family and I did not know how hard it was.

On Friday we went to Red Robin for dinner and they sang to mom. She had to put ballons around her ears and stand up. It was very entertaining.

Saturday we hung out around the house and went to the Lind's house for dinner. Grandma and Grandpa prepared a lovely dinner with the help of Amanda. We had flank steak, asparagus, zucchini, rolls and potatoes. For dessert we had Creme Brulee. We had a relaxing and good night.

WE LOVE YOU MOM!!!!

Flute Solo for League

At 8:10 am Saturday morning, Nicole performed her solo for league. We found out that she got a 2+. This qualifies her for districts which are in a couple of weeks. Good Job Nicole!

Oneonta Gorge!

23 1/2 years ago, in almost this exact spot, Rob asked me to marry him!

Ricky under the bridge

Rob and I on top of the bridge.

The new tunnel that they have created from the west side.

and then from the east side.

This falls holds a special place in both of our hearts. We wanted Ricky to see it, as we have taken the girls several times.

Ricky's Pirate Musical

Ricky & Ms McLean, his favorite teacher!

Ricky's class!

Ricky

Rob, my dad and I were lucky enough to see Ricky's class perform the other day. The did a little 15 minute performance entitled "The Pirate's from Grammar Island"! It was really cute and well done. Good job Ricky!