First, I have to say that I have good days and bad days. If it's sunny and I'm busy, it's usually a good day and you might hear from me. If it's a bad day, then it's a bad day and it's probably raining or I'm by myself. And you won't hear from me. I've started a few posts on these bad days, but they never really turn into anything useful so I just let them go.

Today is a good day though and it is sunny--cold as heck, but sunny and that's all I need. Have I mentioned that my camera is broken? We only bought the thing 3 years ago when Cameron was born. I know in electronics age that is forever, but we spent a decent amount of money on it so that we could have excellent pictures of our perfect children. Well, the pictures aren't so excellent anymore and the kids aren't perfect. We took it in to get fixed and they said, "you might as well buy a new one." Seriously? That just sucks. So, in the meantime we are using a borrowed camera from my employer--yea perks. Looking at the pics from the weekend I realized that I have not posted anything from Texas either, so you are getting a double whammy today. This camera doesn't have a USB wire so it's arduous to get the pics downloaded. (arduous=word of the day)

Max had his First Communion this weekend, so while we don't have any pictures of him (we do have video) we have some pics of the other cousins in church. Hard to get those kids to stay still! Cameron, Emily, Annie, and Mikaela.



Mikaela and Cameron got tons of attention this weekend. They were loving life.



And now, Texas in random order and absolutely no cropping or red eye fix what-so-ever: Here's Cammie, don't know what he's doing. Lindsay and I are in the background, don't know what we are doing either. This is the only pic of me on the trip, so enjoy. And I can't help but think...as bad and sad as it is to think it...I was pregnant in this picture.



Mike teaching Cam to ride. We weren't very successful. He's only 3!


The zoo! It was a beautiful HOT day. The boys had to have snakes of course, and Mikaela has a giraffe in a purse.

We read to Cameron every night. He has always loved books. Mikaela does, too, but only on her terms. She must turn the pages when she wants to (usually before we can get past the 3rd word). For some reason, she was perfectly content letting Uncle Mike read at his own pace.

Outside again. Told ya it was random order. We were so excited to be able to enjoy warm weather...I can't tell you how good it felt!


We miss all of our cousins all the time. Can't wait until the fourth of July!!