High School Musical

Believe it or not, Travis was actually the one who introduced Alison to the High School Musical revolution. They have seen the movie together {HSM 1 and 2} many times. Ali got Trav the dvd for Christmas because she knew he would "love it." And, they've watched it several more times... Thanks to Mom, it was a girls-night-out last night as we headed downtown to watch High School Musical on stage. Ali and Natalie were soooo excited! It was such fun to watch them sing along, dance, clap, and cheer. Ali told me that this was the "best night ever... better than Halloween!" Of course, we had to buy the CD, and that is all that we've listened to in the last 12 hours! Ali knows almost all of the words... and I'm quickly learning them.

Scenes From A Day Off

Strawberry waffles. {The frozen kind of course!} Snuggling on the couch to watch Curious George. Coloring. Playing with Daddy - wrestling and chase. Maybe some laundry, and probably some housework. But the best part? Having time off together.

Congratulations Alison!

Ali graduated from pre-school last week! Her class performed several songs and then they receieved their diplomas. She also had her kindergarten orientation and is very excited to start in the fall. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole "growing up" thing!!

I turned my back for only a minute...

Merilyn Pictures

These photos make me laugh...

Mother's Day Weekend

My Grandma Mary was able to join us for the weekend! We dragged her along on a train ride to Mt Hood, a Mother's Day brunch, and a Sesame Street Live concert. She was a trooper - and didn't seem to mind it all! It was especially fun for me to watch her as she was watching the girls. Merilyn definitely made her laugh at the Elmo show. Merilyn was rocking out...singing, dancing, & yelling, "Hi, Elmo!!"

Reno 2008

Favorite Memories {& a few inside jokes} from our Weekend:

*an expired license & the blow tank... "Level 1!!"
*surprising Cheryl at the hotel.
*winning $$ on a penny machine!!
*pedicures {that were less than fabulous}.
*getting a workout from winning $5 in five minutes.
*needing a nap after the workout.
*Vic's Ladies.
*Greg & his impersonations... Elvis loved Cheryl!
*a very excited Pamela & her poster.
*a 1:30 am fire alarm. Keri was packed, had her shoes on, and was ready to flee, while Casey pulled the covers up & chose to ignore it.
*another fun airport experience... this one involved frisking.
*stalking beer boy.
*laughing so hard my stomach muscles hurt.

Thank you friends, for adding these defining moments to my life. :)

Who Had the Camera...?

As I was looking at the pictures I took in Reno, I noticed a few extra pictures on the camera...




And... the photographer is revealed!