Memorial Day fun!

Yesterday it was 95 degrees. We bought an inflateable pool from Costco since our Landlords won't let us have anything bigger, and we have to try and survive the summer somehow! This pool isn't too bad actually, and it even has a slide. Owen was in there for 2 hours--he's such a big kid! He was playing playmobil in the pool--now you know why he's a pedodontist--he can relate on a whole different level! We made snake water balloons for the kids and they carried their snakes around their necks and even named them--that is until they popped!

A visit from friends

Our good friends the Griffitts finished dental school and stopped in to visit with us and the Claytons on their way to Cali to start an Oral Surgery program. The Griffitts started dental school when we started our last year. It's hard to believe that they are done and we've been done for 3 years. Emma, Maggie and Audrey were good little buddies and pretty much picked up where they left off. We had dinner at the Claytons, and then went to Yogurtland where they pretty much took over the place with their loud voices. Between them, and my little tired Miles, I had to get up and go--hopefully Yogurtland will allow us back!

Drew's Grad from 1st year of preschool

Drew finished up his 1st year of preschool with Mrs. Kayla. He had a great year! He loved her little girls Portlin, Dutch and True. He always talked about them the most. Some days we had a hard time getting him to school--he is very attached to me, and doesn't like to leave me. We had to do threats, bribes and punishments many times just to get him to school. So hopefully next year will go better.


Here he is with his good buddy Milo.

Late Mothers day photo

Trying to get everyone to cooperate for the pic was rediculous and I even found myself yelling at the kids to smile--yelling on mothers day of all days--but it's hard to get the "perfect photo" I sure do love these monkeys!

Smarty Pants

Maggie and Audrey did awesome this year in school! We are so proud of them! I officially have bragging rights, so here you go!

Maggie recieved the Principals award (honor roll all 3 terms) and an award for Social Studies
Here she is with her classmates after recieving her award



Audrey was also on the Honor Roll all year (her teacher even told me that she could skip to 3rd grade next year) She was student of the month for April also! They don't have an official ceremony for 1st graders, so here she is with her student of the month certificate.
Maggie also excelled in Drama. She's quite the little actress. Here she is with her buddy Emma after a play they performed called "Merlins Library". Maggie was Junie B. Jones, and Emma was Hermoine from Harry Potter.

Hey! Guess What?

I'm 11 months old!

Colorado Va-ca

Owen and I took a little reconnaissance trip to Colorado since I've had Colorado on my mind since we started dental school. I had to check it out and see if it's the place for us when we move and settle next year. Overall, it's a great place. Yes, it snowed one day and was a little chilly (hard to get used to after living in Vegas) but it really is a beautiful place(not as pretty as Utah though). I think I especially like the Denver area-- there is more to do. I always had Colorado Springs on my mind--which was nice, but I think I'm more of a suburbia kind of girl. I need shopping and things to entertain me and the kids with. Denver area seemed to have everything I needed. We had a great time seeing old friends from dental school and their gorgeous homes! Here are a few pics of the trip--yes, Miles was the only one who got to go. Owen's mom graciously came and played mom while we were away. Maggie thought it was completely unfair that Miles got to go and she didn't--I reminded her that Miles was FREE!
First stop..Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs

This place was GORGEOUS! A very relaxing walk!

The Springs


Helen Hunt Falls in Colorado Springs


This was Miles pretty much the whole time in the car--not fun to travel with this guy!
But happy when he could get out and stretch his legs a bit
Dinner with the Carlstons. Callie and I have kept in touch over the years and she is such a great friend! And her new home is Gorgeous! I completely forgot to take a pic of everyone that was there so Annie Craven and Deb Cannon were there but had left already. Here is Callie, and her cute little Kate.
We stayed in Boulder with our friends the Cannons. Their home is gorgeous also! Deb and I have remained good friends since dental school also. We had some good laughs with Mark and Deb. I love these people! Man, do I look tired or what in this pic?
Owen Loved the Cannons dog Bella the Mastiff. He would have taken her home if they would have aloud horses on the airplane. She was a really sweet dog-.
Miles and I on Pearl street in Boulder--it had just snowed that morning.