Raingutter Regatta

Our boys got to participate in a Raingutter Regatta this year instead of the Pinewood Derby. They planned and shaped and sanded and painted with pure excitement. So after the awards portion where Howie received his Wolf (GO HOWIE!), the sailing began. Donovan and Howie each won a few races and called the night good.

Howie's Way

Sometimes Howie can be stubborn, and when it comes to riding his bike, he won't budge. He knows how, but he will never get out and ride. Instead I see him on this: It's almost his size. Sometimes it's hard to let him do things his way, but sometimes it's funny. I love these funny boys. And yes, Cameron is giving himself bunny ears.

Done up just right

When Nina got dressed this morning, I thought to myself....you know, a really long piece of black lace fabric would really finish off this outfit perfectly. Especially if she were to wrap it around her waist so that it flowed behind her. Looks like we were thinking the same thing.

Spring Recital

In the midst of all the end of the year activities, Nina had her spring dance recital. It was once again a very cute performance. Even our boys enjoyed watching Nina dance. I know she is already looking forward to continuing lessons in the fall with Miss Muffie.

Soccer parties

Howie just finished his 4th year as a member of the Cheetahs. It's fun to see the growth and improvement that the team shows each season. Howie's team was 5-2-1. He scored 5 goals and has some pretty sweet saves as a goalie. He also enjoyed challenging opponents as a defender.

This is a pretty fun bunch of boys.

Donovan finished his 1st year on the Spurs. His team was 6-2-2 and Donovan got off several shots on goal. His next one is going in for sure! He also continued to learn to control the ball as a defender.

Donovan loved hearing Coach Adam tell everyone that Donovan shows that you don't need to be a big player to make big plays.

Coach Miguel

After all the birthday festivities, Michael, Randell and I wanted to catch some of a high school track meet. I was surprised that the first person I saw there was my former track coach. He was a big favorite and I was so glad to see him again.

Dad's 60th Birthday

I hate when I load pictures to the computer and notice that I didn't take any pictures of important events. Like the big surprise party we threw for my dad. Maybe I'll come across some of my siblings' pictures from that night, but all I have for now is one picture of the family dinner we had:

And one picture of my cute grandparents from the surprise party:

And for the record, Jill and I got to be stalker photographers and we made sure that every single person who entered the building got their picture taken with this sign. We were obsessed. And maybe a little scary.