Angela's Bridal Shower (May 2011)

My sister's co-workers threw her a nice bridal shower that we attended. It was several months before her wedding because she was moving out of state.

My Mom with Madelyn & Mason...

 My sister being silly.

 Opening lots of great gifts!

 They even made her this book, full of all of her funny stories, quotes, and emails over the years she worked there with them! What a great keepsake!

She was married several months later on 9-10-11...photos to come--when I make it to September!

Chloe's High School Graduation!

 My niece, Chloe', graduated last May from Benton County School of the Arts.

Here she is receiving her diploma. 

My parents & sister hosted a party for her after the ceremony.

Chloe' & her mom, (my sister) Angela

 With her brother (my nephew) Cameron.

...and with her new car!

Spring Fling Concert (May 2011)

Well, I'm still in May of 2011, but I'm making forward progress so that's all that matters, right? :)
My talented niece, Chloe', performed in her show choir's concert back in May. It was a fun show with singing & dancing...

She's in the middle with her arm up, working it. :)

It was the Seniors last show, so they were emotional as they thanked their teacher.

Bravo!

Angela's College Graduation (May 2011)

My sister, Angela, graduated with honors from NWACC last Spring! We're all so proud of her and she's now about to graduate with her Masters in Elementary Education. She'll be student teaching very soon!

My whole family was there to watch her walk to get her diploma!

Wayne & Madelyn:

Cameron (nephew), Angela, & Chloe' (niece)

Me, Mason, Angela, Wayne, & Madelyn

With my parents...

And Grandma...

And her husband, Forrest.

My parents threw her a party at their house after the ceremony.

Love this pic of Grandma & Madelyn.

 My Aunt Liz & Uncle Clinton came to visit from Colorado.

 Congrats, Angela!

Chloe's 18th Birthday! (May 2011)

Still working on getting this blog caught up...

My niece, Chloe', turned 18 last May! I find it hard to believe she is already 19!

 We celebrated at my parent's house with a huge Subway sandwich and, of course, cake!

 Mason was 4 here and Madelyn was just 8 months!

On the Lake--May 2011

Last Spring, we joined my In-Laws for a day on Beaver Lake. We went out on the boat (which Mason actually likes, opposed to his face in this picture!) 

Mason did a little deep wading...

Madelyn got to hang out with her Grandma on dry land while we were on the boat!

Mason got a fishing lesson from his Uncle Billy.

...and gave it a try!

Mother's Day 2011

 I had a very nice Mother's day with my two little sweeties! Mason made me this mosaic stepping stone at preschool! I love it! He had wrapped it and everything. He was proud and I love looking at it outside & remembering that.

 In the backyard with our roses.