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!

GO JAYMEE!!!!

Picture from her cheer squad with HSE Cheer!

Here's the scene. Colby and the kids and I are at my sister's and Eli's house this evening to see their new dog. My parents also came by. It also happens to be the day Jaymee will hear to see if she makes the cheer JV squad at Millikan High School. The call will come between 7-9pm, and if you don't hear from them, you didn't make it. At approximately 7:35, a call comes in asking to speak with Jaymee. My sister says she's not in, can I take a message. They say, can we please have her number, we need to speak with her. My sister tries again, this is her mother, can I please take a message. They still don't give her any details, but ask for Jaymee's cell number (they really knew how to mess with Kelly!). Jaymee comes in with her friend (who already received her good news), bordering tears, about 30 seconds after they called. We all scream at her, they just called, and her cell phone rings. Good news! She made the JV cheer squad!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS JAYMEE!!! We're so happy for and proud of you!