Jumping Gales

I took this picture of Fran and Russell's grandkids in the "jump" mode last week.  The littler ones didn't quite get off the ground when the word "jump" was called. 

Gabby

Another picture of Gabby in a rare sober moment

Gabbie

Chris's brother and his wife, Kimball and Julie, stayed with us last night.  Their little girl, Gabbie, is so cute.  I managed to get her to sit still long enough to take a few pictures.  She's 3 years old. 

Amanda's birthday present

Amanda get a new bedroom set for her birthday.  The old one was 20 years old and in need of major repair (or replacement)

Birthday Girl - Mandy!

This picture was taken at 5:45 AM today, prior to departure for Seminary

Birthday cake - Michelle

This is a picture of a birthday cake Kristin and Rachel decorated for Rachel's good friend, Michelle.

Open House - Grapevine

Our wedding planner next to the flowing cupcake display

A close-up of the cupcakes, decorated by Kristin and Rachel

Last Day of Summer Break and The First Day of School

Whew! I'm so glad summer is over. We have been so busy and we are looking forward to slowing down and getting into the routine again. Who am I kidding? We don't slow down!

My kids were involved in a theater camp the last week of Summer break. My friend, Angie, had this camp all week at her house. The kids would practice their lines, eat snacks, and make scenery and props for the play. On Friday night we all met in her backyard to watch the play. It's amazing what these little people can do in just a week. Here are a few snapshots of my favorite cast members of this year's backyard production of Peter Pan.

Captain Hook and his faithful sidekick, Smee

Smee and Captain Hook capture Tiger Lily

Nibs the Lost Boy and two other Lost Boys

Captain Hook walks the plank (isn't he the cutest Hook ever?)

The whole cast, except those I cut off

And of course the best day of the year so far. . .first day of school! Woot woot! It was hard finding some pictures to put on the blog because they were all so blurry. Probably from the person behind the camera, doing a jig. . . .

First day of 4th grade

First day of 2nd grade

First day of kindergarten

My babies, growing up! Love them all.