Spring is still in the desert

 After a freeze earlier this year my bushes are starting to green up and recover.

 I put an old screen there to let the vine grow around it...if it works I will plant a vine on the opposite side to see if I can get it to arch over my doorway.  If it works I will snap another photo.  This is called snail vine and it makes a pretty purple flower that sort of resembles a snail.

 This is one of the many baskets of beautiful flowers I got from family on Mother's Day.

 Our  little bunnies always add a cute touch to my flowers.

 This is what Panther does ALL day until we are ready for bed.

I wish Gram could see this photo.  I LOVE old kitchen gadgets.  As soon as mom sent these to me I put them right on my little shelf...thanks Gram!

Last day of school

 Marcus with his First grade teacher, Mrs. Sprankle.  Mrs. Sprankle was also Mackenzie's First grade teacher.

 Their class had a party today for their last day of school.  Here is Marcus with his friend Elvis.

 The kids received awards for different accomplishments throughout the year.  Marcus received an award for doing all 6 pillars of character: responsibility, respect, fairness, trustworthiness, citizenship and caring.

Yay for summer!

Tomatoes!! I have finally raised tomatoes!

After nearly 8 years of trying to grow tomatoes I finally succeeded with the cherry tomato

This is Mac at gymnastics on the bars.  I know it's not a great picture but it is fun to watch her.  It's hard work and she even has the blisters to prove it!

1st grade music program

Each first grade class put on a skit and sing a couple songs.  Marcus was picked to burp at the end of their skit and he marched right up to the microphone and burped real loud.  Such a proud moment for me, the mom! It seems in this picture, that a lot of cute little girls are staring at him!

My shy little guy has sure come a long way!

Then the classes sang a farewell song to our principal, Ms. Buck.  She will be leaving at the end of the year.  We are all sad to see her go. She truly loves the kids.  I would see her at every event with a smile on her face.

Ms. Buck started crying  as the children sang.

Mackenzie's band concert

          Mackenzie and Caitie both play the flute. 

                         They got to wear their band t-shirt.

Busy week for Marcus

 After losing tooth number 1 a couple weeks ago...tooth number 2 was quick to follow!

              Getting ready for his awards ceremony at karate

Marcus tested well and earned his green belt with a white stripe! Good job Marcus!

Kids at the park

 These pictures were actually taken in January when Mom came to visit.  We went to the park after Mackenzie and I took Brooke and Alex to the airport.  It was such a pretty day.

 Marcus actually let me take pictures of him ( very, very rare!)

                  Look at that smile!

What a photogenic shot!