Clara's Surprise Party

 Clara's friend Mylee threw her a darling surprise party for her 16th birthday. Darling cake and darling kids.

Clara is so fantastic. She is so important. She is smart and witty. Talent and capability.  Has love to share and so much to offer.  I am so so proud of her and I am so very glad to have her in my life. 

Craters Of the Moon

 

We had such a memorable trip! On the way there we listened to "The Phantom Tollbooth." We got there and it started to sprinkle. By the time we got to the top of inferno cone it was poring rain. We went back to the visitors center and bought new shirts. We had a great lunch and really enjoyed the rest of our time.  I love the photo of the three girls. I think it looks like they are cut out of a magazine and pasted on. But no, that is the unedited photo! 

Stripes 2

 This photo reminded me of a photo I had taken of Clara. This is it!

Rubra Plena

 These Peonies are so big and beautiful!

Marie

Chilling out.

Waiting patiently.
 

Antique Shades

 I grew these pansies from seed! I love them!

Sunday

 

Babysitting

 Margaret was a lucky duck and got to take care of baby Rudy for an evening.  She did a great job and we all just loved on him. 

Violin Lesson

 

On the way to Piano

 

Nasturtium

 Florescent orange is powerful.

Rented Cello

 John's cello got a crack in it! So for a time we rented this instrument. It was more difficult to play and sounded inferior. This photo really captured his frustration.  

2 White Lined Sphinx- Moth

 

I have taken a picture of this moth before when we lived in California. 

Eliza Girly

 This bright girl is so special. She is a quick learner, she has a tender heart, and has a great sense of humor. I love her so much. 

Doing Hair

 

Preschool Graduation

 

Marie had a great time making friends. It was fun for her to go and participate in a nice group. She grew up a lot and was really glad to have something for herself. She loved Everly, Mitch, Claira, Eden & Olive, Jack. 

Maroon and Green

Mothers Day

 Margaret and Eliza made me this beautiful and delicious breakfast. I was so impressed!

Ronny

 Ronny has been the best kitty. She is sweet to us. Brings us tons of mice. Fights fierce the other cats that come to our porch. She drools when she get pet and really know how to dart in the back door. We love her so much and are so glad to have her.  This is a photo of when we got her.

Maple Tree

 

New Chicks!

 The last batch were massacared. so we are so excited to have these new darlings. Our cutest ever. We even have a Ms. Frizzle!

Amazing Parrot Tulip

 

Easter