Pancake Art

Going on 1 hour of fun. 

Arrow. 

Bird poop. 

Butterfly. 

Pure Beauty

My favorite view. The mountain was glowing today. 

I swear we live in a Nicholas Sparks book.  

277 candles!

We flew down to Huntington Beach last week to celebrate 4 very important people.  Craigs dad is turning 70, family friends are turning 80, 77 and 50.  

Avary helping out before the party. 

And Griffen doing his part keeping Jackaranda busy. 

Lisa explaining Preakness to G and A and helping them place their bets.

80+70+77+50=Birthday Extravaganza!

Molly, McKenna, Jackson, Avary and Griffen. Never without a soccer ball. 

My Most Interesting Men with the Most Interesting Man. 

Griffen and Gordy. 

Two peas in a pod. 

I'm certain they've been friends in a previous life.

 Certain. 

The parents and the kids.

These two families have been friends for 41 years strong and counting.

Parents, kids and some spouses.

Kids.

I adore these two.  

Gordy and Mrs. Wenlock.

Griffen starting the dinner while the rest of us take photos.

Grandparents and most of the grandchildren.

This is what 41 years of laughs, tears and funny stories looks like.

And, many more.

Beach Day!

What a good aunt.

This looks MISERABLE to me.

Yet, they both had to do it.

Puppies!

A week before we were to be down in Huntington Beach, Craigs sisters dog had puppies.  5 adorable little puppies.  How's that for timing?!

This little guy was the baby of the 5.  Griffen loved to weigh him every day to see if he was gaining weight.

And, he did!

On Your Marks!

Jackson competed with his school in their first track meet last week.  His events were Long Jump and 4x100  He did great!  Even with those silly shorts they make them wear.

It was HOT out there.  Luckily the PTA was selling shaved ice to keep this little man happy.

Avary was lucky enough to be at her basketball game.  Indoors.