Mason's Preschool Graduation Party (June 2011)

 Since they didn't have any type of graduation ceremony at Mason's preschool, I threw together a little party at the park with our family to celebrate and acknowledge this milestone in his life.

 Of course, I had to use a Mason jar...it's pretty cool having your name on so many jars out there :)

 It was really hot outside, but we still had fun!

Mason got gifts and cards...I just love this picture of him!

Madelyn was 9 months old then!

Some of the family guests

 My mom & sister decided to give the playground a whirl...

And Grandpa took Mason for a walk in the woods by a pond.

It was a fun, casual party & I'm glad Mason enjoyed it!

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!

Merry Christmas!

I realize I have badly neglected this family blog over the last year, but I'll be back! Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy 2012!

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Race for the Cure

My Mom had never participated in our local Ozark Race for the Cure, and it had been several years since I had, so we decided to go for it this Spring. I brought the kids along, figuring that Mason would like it (and he did!) It was windy & chilly but fun to participate in such a big fundraiser! April 2011








I had to explain to him who "Grimace" was! I was more excited to see that cute purple blob than he was.

Easter 2011

Who's in the mood for Easter pics in July?? I WILL get caught up on this blog...

Mason colored eggs while Madelyn looked on (can't wait until she's big enough to participate!)

My Grandma ("Gigi" to the kids) stopped by one day with these big baskets for the kids:Easter Sunday (Maddie's 1st Easter.) We got dressed up & the kids enjoyed their baskets, then we went to my parents' to visit.



My little bunnies!

Madelyn with her GrandpaMr. Cool...