CUTE Kota

Until we get to adopt a baby of our own, our nephew Kota

does a great job at filling the void:) He loves his Uncle Lance! But who wouldn't?!

Happy Mother's Day!

As many of you know, I've decided to try my hand at gArdEniNg this year! Last week Lance and I cleared out some of our raspberry bushes, (don't worry, we still have approximately 20+ feet of bushes left) and I have now gathered seeds for corn (thanks, Luke:), carrots, and peas. I also bought bell pepper plants at the Co-op on Saturday, but the lady didn't know what color they'll be. That's fine; I like suprises. And Karen lent me two 'wall-o-waters' for my tomatos. On Mother's Day Lance suprised me with the gifts pictured above: spade, mini-rake, and gardening gloves, along with a nice card saying he's excited for me to become a mom. Just what I needed--what a wonderful husband! Love you, Lance!

Busy Saturday...

We started out today going to Courtney's Volleyball Tournament, (Courtney did really well, it was fun seeing her and McKenzie play together:), then we went to the airport to see my Mother, she flew in at 2:40 this afternoon from Portland, then headed home for a quick nap. At 5:00 the nieces' Dance Recital started in Rexburg at the College. It was fun seeing the girls dancing with nervous smiles. (We took pictures, but they were blurry and pretty far away.) I also got to see many girls dance who ride on my school bus! We had to leave before the finale because we needed dog food for Kate, and had to get back to watch Supercross Live in Las Vegas...still going on as I type. I guess it's a good thing our church doesn't start until 1:00 now, because I don't know if we would make it by 9:00, considering it's already past eleven and we're still not home!

Courtney's Volleyball Game!

Trying out the tandem, thanks Aaron & Misa!

Kate and I playing with her PINK bone:)

Lance stopped by our house a few mornings ago in his big work truck!

Bowling cont..

Anna-Kate and Alyse Marie

Why do kids start picking their noses when they see a camera??

Anna-Kate loves her aunt!

Our second attempt at a photo with all the nieces:)

Teton Lanes

We got to see all 5 of my nieces at our brother-in-law's bowling birthday party in Rexburg. We had a fun night. I can't believe Alyse is walking!

Fun times in the Jeep!

Can you see Dalton covering his head?

Made it!

He doesn't think off-roading is nearly as exciting as the rest of us..

It only took me 2 hours to wash it...I haven't started on the inside yet though.

I thought you'd all enjoy a quick update from us! First, and foremost, we're sick of SNOW! We woke up to snow this morning, and by this afternoon I was driving with the sunroof open...?! Our HAWAII trip is seeming more and more appealing! With all this cRazY weather, Lance has been working a TON of overtime, (which is good and bad.) But he's not the only one making extra money...I just got $200 from my latest selling round on eBay! I know, it's time consuming, but what is a girl to do when Lance is working all hours of the day and NIGHT? Yesterday I got to spend 3.5 hours laid back in a dEnTisT chair - lucky me. I came out with a shiny crown, a smooth new filling, spanking new retainer...and an empty wallet. I haven't been able to eat since; but no worries, that's all part of the plan for our upcoming trip:)
So this afternoon I was driving the YELLOW BUS westbound on 48 when out of nowhere a small black thing came across the road. In my peripheral vision I was thinking, "large bird?" When it didn't fly away, I looked down at the last second and saw a cute little Chihuahua with a PINK collar!
Then, THUMP.
Silence.
Shaking, I pulled over and recruited one of the kids to check it out and report.
Bumper: UN-DENTED
Wheel Wells: CLEAR
Road: CLEAN
So where was the LiTtlE lAdy? Scratching at the door of her home - TAIL WAGGING! Must've just clipped her back end. WHEW!

Visiting Shark & Dustin

Reading goodnight stories!

Lillie did not appreciate Lance jumping on her zebra...that's her crying into the carpet.