HEADED FOR IDAHO

Just a note to let everyone know that Loren and Rica headed for Idaho this morning. He plans to stay in Ely tonight and then on to his son Rick's (Fruitland, Idaho) tomorrow.

SPRING BREAK - DAYS 4 THRU 7

Both David and I got sunburned so the next two days Loren and I took the kids to a great park across the river so they could burn off some energy. They also spent a lot of time on the computers playing games and giving the G's a little respite. Grandpa has taken each of them on numerous rides on the RAZR and our neighbor, Sandi, took them all for a long walk, back to the park and out for ice cream. David and I went to breakfast at the new casino and then gambled and visited for several hours. On Thursday night Celie stayed with her Grandma Sissy and the rest of us went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner. It was a nice end to a really nice visit!

Miranda totally engrossed in one of the computer games.


Left to right: Cactus Miranda, Jackrabbit Jonathan, Camel Alyssa, and Turtle Celie.

Celie exiting the dragon slide on a very breezy afternoon.

What a handsome dude!

Alyssa and Miranda playing Hide and Seek.

SPRING BREAK - DAY 3

Today David joined the kids for an afternoon of swimming and hanging out while Crystal enjoyed some time with friends in Yuma.

David and Celie enjoying some up close and personal time.

Celie holding her breath under water.

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Jonathan practicing his backstroke.

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David keeping a close eye on Miranda.

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Finally a picture that includes Alyssa! She is just too busy being a little mermaid.

SPRING BREAK - DAY 2

David and Crystal joined us for lunch and then Crystal and I went swimming with the kids. The water was too cold for me but the kids had a blast!
Mom and Grandma having a good time watching the kids.

Double trouble....

What a beautiful smile! Miranda was absolutely freezing but just loves being in the water.

Celie getting ready to take the plung.

SPRING BREAK - DAY 1

Jonathan sporting a new haircut (bribed with a new pair of shoes).

Celie and Rica getting reacquainted.

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Loren and I and David and Crystal took the kids to the Yuma County Fair. After going through the animal barns and some 4-H exhibits, the kids each tried their hand at decorating their own cupcake.

Celie chowing down!

Miranda working on a gumdrop.

Alyssa showing off her creation.

Not to be outdone by the girls, Jonathan decorated one too!


We then entered an area designed just for kids to learn more about agriculture and just have some (free) fun.

Miranda headed straight for the sand box.

Celie did an excellent job with the hula hoop.

Jonathan tried his hand at milking a cow. He also dressed a scarecrow and roped a calf.

Alyssa and Miranda painted some beautiful flowers.

Celie really liked the pink pedal tractor.

Jonathan won this prize with his dynamite aim (and making a water run for the operator).

Miranda discovered that some of these things are a little difficult to get out of!

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After spending all afternoon at the fair, we headed to Round Table Pizza for dinner and then home to watch a movie.