Today Was a Good Day!

My Grandma with Almeta and Robert at Colby's and my wedding. They had been married 57 years at our wedding, the longest of any couple at the ceremony.

Today my mom, myself and two other teammates won our Tuesday morning bowling league, a repeat of last season! While, this isn't a big accomplishment, it would have been huge for Almeta. For the sheer fact that she loved to share the experience with those she loved. We lost a truly fine lady, last January, quite unexpectedly. She was 84 and had been in wonderful health, both mentally and physically. We did it for you Almeta, we miss you dearly.
Raif actually ate table food, and fed himself today. Those are peas, folks!!!
Showing off off for the camera.

A little more funny business.

A happy smile with a half eaten bowl of peas!

Bailey in her dance leotard, that little girl loves to dance!

Our Lily happy to be home from a night's stay at the vet, we're so happy she's home.

Even Boomer was worried about her.

Colby and Lily taking a snooze. After last week's late work week, we were glad he was home for dinner. He and Lily enjoyed a little slumber while I got to catch up on Dancing With The Stars.

It is truly the small things, that makes life so grand. My mom and I won our bowling league, a league that Almeta started, and we finished for her. I really didn't know how much I missed her until today. She brought a smile to my face every Tuesday morning I walked into that bowling alley. We won the league last year, and I remember when she asked if we would bowl again this year, I told her, "Of course, we have to see if we can win again!" Well Almeta, we did, and all for you.

Today Raif actually picked up his own food today and ate!!! Enough said,

Lily went into the vet's yesterday for some stomach issues. They kept her overnight, and she's back. Our dogs are like children, and the worry I have for them is crazy. Needless to say, I'm happy she's home.

Colby has been having LATE nights at work lately. When I texted him at 4pm, he said he wouldn't make it home for dinner. Well, he did, and boy was it wonderful!

Like I said before, Today Was a Good Day!!!

Sneak Peak Part2

I told my mom there was another video, so here it is! The dramatic looks from Bailey are too funny!

Sneak Peak!

She got her recital costume yesterday, and can't stop talking about it!

Bailey got her recital costume yesterday at dance class. Mind you, the recital is not until June 12th, so it is my goal for the next 8 weeks to keep it looking like new. How I am going to do this, I'm not sure. She got home from preschool and asked to put it on. Then when I told her she needed a bath before she was getting anywhere near her costume, she wanted a bath. Then after the bath, she was ready for her costume. I feel like I'm in the story "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie!" After the costume was put on, she promptly went into a pretend recital. Here is a little glimpse of the show she put on. Raif and I got to be part of the audience. Well, I think Raif was actually watching Yo Gabba Gabba, but was still there in spirit.

P.S. As I'm writing this the recital is still going on!

A Day at the Races

Colby and me
Our friends Dustin and Jaime along with us

Colby's fishing club once again hosted their annual couple's brunch at Santa Anita Racetrack. We had lots of fun and had our friends Dustin and Jamie join us this year. All of us came out even or a few dollars ahead!! It was a beautiful day, despite it being a bit cold!

Anne and Darrel's Baby Shower

The Mommy-to-Be
Anne and Darrel

Anne and Me

Delicious cake

Their 4 year old daughter, Annabelle, showed everyone the gifts

My mom and me

Colby and our neighbor Roland

Anne enjoying the sun

Darrel and his friend Sean

Friends of Anne and Darrel's Phillipe and Marissa

Our neighbors Doug, Holly, Josie and Lynne

Bailey with a friend of our neighbor Jillian and Vicki and Annabelle

Annabelle, Jillian, Vicki and Jillian's friend

Our neighbor's Anne and Darrel are going to welcome their 3rd child next month, but this time a baby boy! We are so excited for them and hosted a couple's brunch to celebrate the upcoming arrival of the baby. We can't wait to meet baby Samuel next month!

Raif and his TV

Of all the places to sit, he plops down in the middle of the hardwood floor.
Raif will just plop down anywhere, with blankets in hand. The rugs would have been more comfortable, but he doesn't seem to mind.

Poor Lily Dog

Raif loves to sit in Lily's dog bed and eat his cheerios. And, yes, he has the whole bag. It was the only way we could get him to eat that morning. And, the bonus was, he didn't spill a single one!

Easter Fun!

Raif dying Easter eggs
Bailey had a busy day, Reagan and Paige's party, Easter party at Virginia Country Club, then Easter egg dying at Auntie Kelly and Uncle Eli's

Grandma Donna joining in on the fun

Raif has some dye on his chest, a good thing we took off his shirt

Jaymee coloring eggs

Lexy's masterpiece

Kelly, irritated as usual, at my picture taking

Jaymee and her grandma

Bailey and her great-grandma

I was there too, the boys were watching NCAA

The Easter Bunny ate our snacks

I remember why we never have the real eggs hidden before, the dogs tried all night to eat them!

Bailey Easter morning

Raif was more interested in his bottle than Easter egg hunting in the morning

Bailey at our Easter brunch

Our neighbor, Vicki, and Raif on the 2nd Easter egg hunt of the day

If only Raif would put real food in his mouth, and not plastic!

Mom and Dad enjoying the afternoon sun

Bailey and our neighbors Vicki and Annabelle

Easter was filled with lots of fun. On Saturday we celebrated Regan and Paige's 4th and 2nd birthdays, then Bailey went with her Grammy and Papa to Virginia Country Club's Easter egg hunt. That evening we went over to my sister's for chili, cornbread and Easter egg dyeing. Easter morning we woke up for the first egg hunt and Easter baskets. We hosted brunch for our parents, my sister and her family and our neighbors Anne and Darrel. A great celebration with friends and family.

Reagan and Paige's Birthday Party

Bailey in the obstacle course
Colby and Raif about to take the mini plunge down

Colby on the big slide

Raif sat in our lap the first time, then decided he was too big to slide with his parents

Reagan and Paige had their joint birthday parties at Pump it Up this year. We had tons of fun (and exercise) at the party. The kids, big and small, had tons of fun the entire time. Happy Birthday Reagan and Paige!