Old cars

A few weeks ago we went over to Bud and Sherry's house for supper and for a ride in his new wheels. It is a 1930 Chevy. It had "sucide doors". Bud has refurbished the whole car and it looked super!! He took all of us for a ride and we had a great time bumping around at 30 miles/ hour.

Can you imagine going to town for groceries in this. Where would you put everything, there's no trunk.

Zak's 5th birthday

On the morning of Zak's birthday I hid his presents. He had fun looking for them.

If you can see on his feet he also got "roller shoes". He is not so great on them yet and has had several falls, but he keeps trying. After one particully painful "sit down" he said to me through his tears "Mom, I wish I never had to wear these again". He however had them back on the next morning.
His birthday was on a Thursday, so on Friday evening, we had friends over for a birthday party. A big thing out here is these inflatable jumpers. I have always thought they look like loads of fun, so we rented one for his party. The kids jumped till they were exhusted.

The chefs!Grandpa Maddox - the kids adopted AZ grandpa."Uncle Bud"

Spring is here...

We, for the first time, colored Spring eggs this year and had egg hunts all week long . Zak told me it was his favorite game to play. We had a lot of fun and a very busy week. I want my kids to learn traditions but at the same time not confuse the Resurection with trivial commercialism.

This is Sidney's Palm Sunday outfit. It was going to be her Easter dress, but then Grandma and Grandpa Maddox bought an Easter dress for her and gave it to her as an early birthday gift.

Easter outfits. Zak also got his new suit as a Birthday gift from Grandma and Grandpa Maddox. They spoil our kids to death.

All the picture taking got to be just a little much for Sidney. She has a shy streak.

Announcment

Once again the birdflu has hit our household.

(You would think they would have a cure by now)

As Sidney says, we are going to get another Zakary.

There will be on September 16th another rugrat in

our household. Some suggested names by our kids are

Onesimus (At least Sid is paying attention in Sunday School),

Thomas, (Hint - Choo, Choo), and Bob (the builder).

(posted by the expectant father)

The past few weeks we decided to get some last minute sightseeing in before we leave AZ for the East. During both trips, I of course forgot the camera so we have no pictures of the memorable events.
We have always talked - at least David has about going sking in Flagstaff. He hasn't skid in approx 10 years, so it was with great trepidition and much prayer for the safety of the other skiers that I spent the day. He, of course, did fabulous. He was on the black diamond trails by his third run, and said he only "sat down" twice. I took the children and we found a snowy hill to sled on. After dumping Sidney off, she decided Mommy didn't know how to sled and refused to go down again. Zak had a blast sledding on his own, while Sidney and I built snow heaps, and ate snow. After we picked up David we went back to sledding until almost dark. Sidney did take a few trips down the hill with David. I guess he passed the test.

Last Friday we went to Benson, AZ and toured Kartchner Caverns. We had been told it was a great cave and worth the 3 hour drive. It was pretty impressive, and Zakary especially love it.

Make a slideshow - it's easy!

Now for the promised pics.

Ok, so I ended up having some extra time to blog today (when does that ever happen), so I decided to catch everyone up with some pictures.

Tired travelers, searching a new home in a land far away.

A bored, goofy little gal

Sitting on the roof, just to test Mammie's nerves.

Our truck decided it never wanted to take such a long trip again. Thankfully it was polite enough to wait till we were back home safe and sound. David the Novice Mechanic, a tool in one hand and google search up on the computer right inside the door. "now what did they say this piece was for?"

Usually up to no good.


Children's service at camp. The kids loved being with other children and going to children's church every morning. They cried when everyone left to go home.

Attentively listening - well sorta.

Christmas time is finally almost here. I love the smell of a new cut tree.

Putting on the lights.

Helping untangle the lights

A decoration for the tree.

Such attention to detail.
Adding the star.
The finished product. Not quiet a work of art, but it works for us.

Now can I have my presents?

We made dozens upon dozens of cookies to pass out as gifts to friends and Church family. My two helpers, sorta.

Two of the greatest "adopted grandparents" the world has known. Doug and Nora have been so great to us and the kids. They loves us like their own.

This is Christmas of 2006

This is Christmas of 2007. My how fast they grow up.

Yeahhhhh, its time to open presents.