Thursday, May 24, 2012

A special visit

There is nothing like having great friends-- I am lucky to have some very special friends, even some from elementary school!!!

We had a great visit from the Bishop family (minus one) over our April vacation...





We shared a desk...


Our kitchen and birthday cake...


And of course went to our favorite park!!!


It was hilarious-- the animals were so well fed this week that they were not interested in our carrots!





A favorite shot!! Thanks Kimmy for being such a great friend...even after days, months, or even years, of not catching up, it is always like we can always pick up right where we left off...thank you.


Clearly this little one couldn't hang....


A favorite!!! Thanks Bishops!!!

Bath time fun with Miss Maddie Moo




Bath time is a great time!!! I LOVE the curls!!!







Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Easter was how long ago???

I can't believe that Easter was over a month- dare we say 1.5 months ago??? Oops- here are some great shots of our annual Easter egg hunt with Amy B and family!!!










Not really a true hunt, but the kids loved every minute!!





Even Maddie!!








A quick hug for the Easter bunny...


Group shot!


Check out Maddie's hand... She knows where the good stuff is!!!





The entire family checking out the loot! Thanks Amy!!!

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

A beautiful trip to Lake Tahoe



We are truly lucky to have such great friends... It is amazing that even after 7 years we are able to pick up right where we left off. I am truly lucky to have such great 'old' and new friends!!



It started with a beautiful gondola ride up heavenly-- it was fabulous, as long as I did not look back down the hill!!











Finally at the top, we had to take part in the breath-taking scenery... Perhaps the elevation had something to do with the breath being taken too!!


The skiing/snowboarding crew!





My attempt (and one of the only decent one) at a panoramic shot.


Hey Mary!!! What do you think??








Yup, that is Jason...


Ah... I love this shot!!!


Hey Cara!!





Finally, time for Après ski! Complete with go-go girls and great beers! Time to put up the feet and relax!!




Jay, Molly, and Heezy-Bo even joined us for a bit of dancing too!!!








Someone's got great rhythm! Hold on to those feet Dad!!!


I was even able to take a picture on the way down... Could have gotten some encouragement from those high altitude beers!!


To cap off a great night a great dinner with the entire gang around the table! It was so great to hear all of the conversations--- anyone want some broccoli in a bowl?? I am sure there are some good pieces left!!!






The best part was watching the boys clean up!!


Next, off to travel the lake as it was way too windy to be at the top of a mountain.


Emerald Bay


Chilly anyone??








Cara thinks this is a sign... As to where all the dead bodies might be found!





The weekend was too short... I am thrilled I have such great friends on the east coast, but man I miss you west coast peeps! Mary, seriously, we cannot wait another 7 years again!!!