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!

Chloe's Prom

My beautiful niece, Chloe' attended her Senior Prom back in April. She was stunning in red!

With her BFF...

Christmas Eve 2010

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve at my parent's house. Every year, my mom makes a big lasagna dinner and then we all unwrap our gifts. We have a traditional turkey/ham dinner on Christmas day. We also go to Wayne's parent's on Christmas day, so this helps spread out all the festivities! Mason was all excited to unwrap his presents, of course-he was a fun age this year for it. Poor Madelyn had no idea what was going on!

I love this picture of our kiddos!

My sister and Grandma with Madelyn

I love all the munchie appetizers my mom puts out! I feel that she should have this out all year long...;)

After dessert...
Wayne & a new wrench

I got these "Smartie Pants" for my niece & nephew. They are little handmade corduroy pants filled with Smarties candies. I found them on Etsy & thought they were so cute & funny!
Mom's new Coach purse~I want it!
More unwrapping...
One of Mason's favorite gifts~The Mystery Machine!
My sister, Angela, with a gift from us.
Me & Madelyn-getting ready to unwrap her gifts.

We are so blessed to live so close to our families!