At the new outdoor mall just being kids

Strike a pose!

Splashing each other on a hot summer day
This is my favorite!



Ashley is pretending to be a dog and Michael looking off into the ocean

June 7, 2008

Dear Ashley and Michael,

Not a day goes by that we don't think about you and miss you. Hope you are having fun with your family and friends. I'm eager to hear how swimming lessons are going. You can show me what you've learned when I see you again. Ashley, we are trying to take good care of your flowers. Rory sure liked the ones you gave him. Kailey looks for you guys when she comes over; she misses you. Roby, Krista and Aiden will be here tomorrow (Sat) and I know they wish you were here too so they could see you; but they are happy you are home. And by the way, your pictures from soccer, Ashley, are here and we'll get them in the mail to you. You look so cute. Also,... Michael..., I kinda think Shelbee is missing you a little,... she seems bored!! Hope to see you real soon. Love, Aunt Roxann

June 6

Final pics taken before taking off for SD June 1st (a beautiful day, but a bit emotional)

I would like to thank my kids for all the help they gave during this trip. They made it a lot more do-able, fun and memorable! Big Thanks! XOXO
We love you guys.

Tara kept the kids busy while the last minute things were getting done before taking off for SD.

Found another video on Tara's memory card. It should have been posted with the other video post titled "entertainment was easy".

May 29th.....We listened to a lot of music on the way down to Denver. (Ryan did all the driving and I think that's what kept him sane!! :-) ) The video is a bit dark, but on it Kailey wants Ashley to smell her feet; meanwhile Michael looks for his "special spot" on his blanket. Even tho it's dark the kids will remember it all. We had fun. (check out kailey's blog too for more fun videos and pics of the kids...www.lifewithkailey.blogspot.com )

Some pictures of the things the kids did while I was with them that last weekend in May-1st of June

We went out to eat at an outside restaurant where the kids could run for a while enjoying flowers, a waterfall, fireplace and music.

Of course we got a little shopping in! (Looking good Debi!!)

Oh boy this is going to be fun!! a friend with a scooter too!! It didn't take the kids long to be-friend the neighbor kids. All it takes is a scooter, hot-wheel, sprinkler or a smile.May 31st
Only had one scooter and it was pink! so Dad went out and got a new hot-wheel for Michael. (we weren't able to get the kids' bikes in Ryan's pickup when we loaded up for the trip)


What a happy little boy :-)

Fun at the pool.....all afternoon and it's not January 12th! but May 31st!

Michael already has a neighbor friend!!

the next day...May 30th

We went to the school were cousins Michelle and Kelli go and watched a little of their "field day". Michelle and Kelli were pretty busy with their activities so we went inside the school to see the classrooms.Aunt Debi gave the tour.....thanks Debi!
After the hot day outside came the fun bath in the BIG tub with bubbles!!

We are on our way

We 6 (Ashley, Michael, Ryan, Kailey, Tara and I) left the house about 4:oo pm and we got out of Uncle Ryan's pick up once.....to potty break and eat at Burger King in N. Platte. The kids were ready to run and play............and that they did.

Entertainment was easy!!

It's time to load up and say good-bye. May 29th

Everyone getting their seatbelts on and ready to go.

Saying good-bye to Jamison who lives up the street.