Here are the pictures.....

 

The top 3 pics are "the b'day"

Then enjoying the beginning of summer.

The gymnasts!

More in May!

May's almost over and we've enjoyed little Milo's birth...the arrival of Milo and parents in Salt Lake for the summer....sharing Em's adventures overseas via blog and skype, and...not the least, Matt turning 11!!!  Yesterday we opened the pool and today, Matt and Steph have given it an orientation.   Every toy we own was in it!  It's been lovely outside and we've enjoyed the hard work we put in on the yard.  One week until we have a visit from Chelsea and family.  We look forward to the added activity!  Cal's busy putting together his bearhawk and training on his bike.  Summer's just about here!

Another use for a dance recital costume!!! And Milo pics!

Matt likes the costume so much that it's now her "designer tennis wear"! And she was awesome in her 'walk like an egyptian' dance!!

Also wanted to show off new club member.  I hear he may be getting his own blog soon!!

We look forward to seeing these guys in a few days.

This week was catchup.  I am learning that ebay selling can be lucrative unless of course, you consistently underestimate the shipping costs!  So sad.  I hope the learning curve is short because this really is fun.  It very cathartic emptying out all of the things you stored because you knew they would be needed "soon"!  

I'm also working on the yard.  I'll take a picture of before because it's pretty impressive.  The cottonwood trees take an amazing toll every year with the 3 weeks of "snow" and pod dropping.  Our yard is covered!  

Milo's arrival

Cal and I are proud grandparents of Milo (no.5!)  He arrived after a 15hr unmedicated labor and was in fine form!  He weighed in at 7lb13oz and 19in.  The little guy packs a very efficient pair of vocal chords but has rarely used them!  He is an "observer" and at the ripe age of one week...we believe he has a personality like his dad.  A very alert and less vocal child!!!

I'm so proud of each of our children as parents.  They are amazing and prepared and smart.  Lucky babes!!    

Dave finished finals yesterday and they will be moving home for the summer so he can work.  Did you know that you can get A+ in law classes?  He proved you can!

Rob has been taking full advantage of being out of class and only working in the clinic.  Robbie has enjoyed so much time with him...golfing, swimming, you name it.  Dad's boy.  We are looking forward to seeing them in a month also.

Em says she is staying in Italy.  Guess that means she likes it.  I'm afraid she may be over living at home after this 2mo. away.  We'll miss her!

Tay just finished midterms and is doing well as usual.  He actually called yesterday!  He was enjoying sun in Portland and getting ready to skateboard.  Can you imagine how good a person could get at whatever they wanted if they put the time and effort he has put in because he loves skateboarding!  

Jared and Maria check in now and again.  He sent a surprize pic yesterday but I'm not telling till he does.  

Matt's answer to Swine Flu!