Aargh me Mateys! The candy pirates have stolen all the candy in the house! (Most of which was in hiding for special occasions!)
Happy talk like a pirate day!
Author: Joyce
Colorado Tea Party
Many years ago, the girls started inviting relatives over for a tea party when we were in Colorado. They wanted a chance to have fun while getting to know everyone better. We were to dress up and wear hats.
When they were younger, they often found “dress up” clothes and shoes in the closets, but now Andrea and Audrey have outgrown most of them. However, the hats are becoming a lot more fun.
The boys enjoy themselves also. They go out with the uncles and explore or listen to stories the uncles share while sampling the treats the girls made.
Megan
My little Miss Megan is growing so quickly! She loved Colorado and enjoyed being able to explore a little on her own. She learned how to paint and tried to help in other ways.
She especially enjoyed meeting cousins and having lots of other children–of all ages!– to play with during the reunion.
Sixteen
Andrea turned 16 on Saturday! One of her favorite gifts are flowers, so she enjoyed being able to get pictures with 16 long stem roses.
Happy sweet sixteen to my extra sweet princess. Daddy and I love you very much!
Mark
In Colorado we spend time exploring and visiting relatives. We also spend a lot of time working. This year Mark helped paint the house and pulled a lot of cactus!
After working all morning, Mark was still enjoying being outside and working hard!
Colorado Rainbow
This was a complete double rainbow!
Releasing Butterflies
Audrey and Megan had fun releasing eight Monarchs this evening. We still have some chrysalises and a few caterpillars, but this year’s Monarch season is almost finished for Audrey. 
Colorado Evening
This is the driveway to “Grandma’s house” one beautiful evening.
Megan’s Lunch Special
The neighbors gave the kids a bunch of windfall apples to make applesauce with.
It sounded like Audrey discovered a worm and asked Megan if she wanted it sauteed in onions. Megan love the idea and wrote our lunch menu for today.
