Summer

One of the many neighborhood barbecues, this one at the Jackson's house. After the barbecue one of the neighbors had this sumo deal going on. This is Gary ready to go! Jon of Misty and Jon just about had a heart attack doing this!
Hans on his perch watching the kids play- he has to be in the middle of it all.

Carlie gathering her power.

Alex

More from the big fat cat Hans

He's so relaxed, either that or he's just too fat to moive very fast! He's the best cat I think I'll ever have the pleasure of meeting. We love you Hans!

Random pictures

I love things in nature that are wild and not perfect. It's what makes everything so interesting and beautiful.

Princess

Carlie and Brinley playing princess. Brinley is Carlie's new best friend. They LOVE playing together.

Alex Graduates Elementary School!

Alex and Allie, the only girl shorter than Alex! She's so cute, always has a smile on her face. Another one of Alex's friends.
Malcolm and his mom, Alex's really good friend!

Udella and Alex- inseperable!

Graduate of the 5th grade! (like there was a choice...)

Alex walking down the center aisle at graduation.

Alex up on the graduation platform, singing away.

Alex

Alex with her teachers, Ms Aye and Ms Borchart. The best teachers ever!

Alex with one of her friends.

Alex is growing up so fast. She's becomming a really neat person who I'll love to sit on the porch one day and have coffee with and just talk. I hope someday she has enough time for it!

Chuck E Cheese

Chuck E Cheese pictures
Carlie's certified Cheerleader

Carlie has been asking if we can go to Chuck E Cheeses for a while now. This is my idea of torture! All the germs, all the wild kids, all the crappy food! Finally I caved in, I decided I could suck it up, take a few vallium and survive one afternoon at the giant germ infested rat resturant. I told Carlie we had to eat first before we touch ANYTHING! Well, about 10 minutes into the wait I said let's go play. I had a feeling speedy service isn't the top priority here. We went and played, and played, and played. I really enjoyed myself! I found I didn't want to stop to eat. We had a blast. One of Carlie's favorite games was skee ball. She'd cheer if the ball made it all the way up the ramp, and stayed in her own machine. I'd highly recomend Chuck E Cheese for any grown up who still likes to be a kid sometimes.

PS- My feet did stick to the floor the whole time. I got a pretty good thigh workout trying to release the suction between my shoes and the floor every step I took. My hands are raw from scrubbing them every time I touched anything, and I'm pretty sure I've made my daughter into a germaphobe. I'm expexting food poisoning to set in later tonight from the salad bar, bucket is by the bed. Other than that I think I'm all good!

Carlie waiting patiently for the pizza Cool rides

Just playing

Doing gymnastics

In her monster truck!

With the giant rat, I mean mouse....

Hello????

Driving is fun!

Skee Ball is the best!Princess Carlie

The "routine"

Carlie at the start of class talking to her teacher.

Carlie on Beam

After gymnastics we always walk down the street a little to the hot dog vendor. He tells Carlie how beautiful she is and she orders a hot dog with mustard. I order my turkey dog and a diet coke. We go find a good spot and eat lunch together. She swipes my diet coke, and gives the hot dog bun to the birds! It's always a good day!

What diet coke?????

Morning walks

I love getting up early before anyone else and going on a walk. I especially love taking the camera. I think I missed my calling- not that I'm good at it, but just that I love taking pictures!