Go HAVOC Volleyball!

Hannah's Volleyball team played in their first tournament this weekend and they placed 3rd out of 12 teams.  It was fun for the girls but, they were very tired at the end of the day.  We made a team snack.  Rice crispy treats, applesauce, pop rocks and blue Gatorade.  Go HAVOC!!

Here's COOPER!!

Hannah now has a new red tri-colored border collie.  He has changed our lives.  WE are entering into our 4th week of sleepless nights.  Potty Training and lots of teething toys.
The plan is to experience dog training and dog agility.  Hannah is up for the challenge.  She has been researching the breed and saving her money for the past two years.
Remember our chickens!  Oh Boy!  it has been a crazy ride!  The pecking order just got ridiculous!  We are all trying to get along.  Murphy he is the best!  He just makes room for all the Craziness!

Blossom's New Friends!

Blossom our cute Hen thinks she is a dog!  Being raised around Murphy and not a flock has been very interesting. One day our friend Miss Amanda asked if we wanted to adopt two of her hens.  We were excited for Blossom to have some new friends.
It was rough the first week, as she was bossy and did not want to share her yard.
The pecking order began but they are now all are getting along quite nicely.  Murphy too loves them.  He is such a gentle giant.  The white Silky is named Petunia and  the other hen is a Mille Fleur D'uccles named Dandy lion.  They are tiny bantams.

Sweet "Mim" is 90 Years Young!

We have had the Honor of being in "Mim's" life for the past three years.
She turned 90 on May 7.  It was fun to spend her birthday with her.
She now lives in a group home with 5 other people.  It has been such a privilege to get to know all the others that live with her as well as spend time with "Mim" each week in her new home.  God's timing is perfect!  Her home is Beautiful!

Surprise!!

WE gathered the family together for my parents 60th wedding anniversary!
We finally did it!  We surprised my Mom!  She may try to say she knew something was up.  But don't believe her :)  She had no idea.  Dad was surprised too!
Spent the weekend together and had a Blast.  Took the ferry to San Francisco and had a
seafood lunch over looking the water.
*Thanks to my brother Jack for making this special time possible!

The months Flew by!

Just a glimpse of what we have been doing! 
January we had a Super Bowl party at Uncle's made cookies.
February we made these cute gumball machines with hugs and kisses.
March for my birthday we packed a picnic lunch and went to the Irish festival in Fountain hills and watched the fountain shower green up in the air.
I love the park in Fountain Hills it is my favorite.  They have wonderful statues all around.  This special memorial honors our service people. It was a beautiful day.
Puppy sitting for Kylee!  Kash (golden retriever pup) is a new addition to her life and
ours.  I was exhausted after his visit!  Ha Ha

Brothers Are Strong!

Babe 53 YearsMike 54 Years

Happy Birthday Brothers!  You are Strong!
There is a STRONG Bond between brothers that you can't explain.  They depend on each other through thick and thin.  They rely on each other no matter what!  It is really strong.  We honor that Special Relationship.  We admire it! Mike and Babe God Bless you and Happy Birthday!