Tesla's shooting her first movie scenes today!

Tesla & Papa

Tesla landed a part in the upcoming movie "BFF & Baby" where she will be playing the part of JJJ, one of baby's BFFs. It was her first audition! Good luck, Tesla!!

Tesla Maye

Tesla Maye held out until almost 10pm Tuesday, March 23rd, before making her grand entrance into the world! She weighed in at 8lbs, 11oz and is 21 7/8" long. Blue eyes and light hair and looks just like her big sister Adeline as a baby.

A boy and his dog

Ride home after a long day at the beach. Luke and Sparkle take a nap.

Grandyon Canyon

Adie called it the "Grandyon Canyon"! The kids were a little scared when they first approached the rim on our tour. On the first stop, it started pouring rain and the wind was blowing hard. We all ran back to the bus soaked to the skin. Even with the rain, it was a beautiful day and the canyon was breathtaking. Pictures don't do it justice.

It was alot to cover in one day. The train ride was about 2 hours each way. There are parts of the track that don't allow speeds of more than 10-15 mph. The scenery was beautiful. I would have liked to have had more time at the park before boarding the train to return to the hotel.

But the kids had fun and that was the whole point of the trip!

Grand Canyon Railway

I'm taking the kids and grandkids to the Grand Canyon over Memorial Day weekend for the Grand Canyon Railway trip. We're all excited! I've always wanted to take that train and I love the GC. The kids have never been there so they are really in for a treat!

I Love Schools

I Love Schools is a great website to help teachers with materials and supplies, especially now with the economy and budget cuts. Teachers register and fill out a "wish list". Anyone wanting to donate an article can search the wish lists, or just search by school and help out.

It's a great way to help your children's (or grandchildren's) schools.

Please pass it along!

Tablerock Lake

Had a wonderful time at the lake with my brothers and family. Here's the view from the deck of the house. As you can see, there was no shortage of water toys! The water was very high. Last year, this house sat up at least 15-20 feet above the water level on rock cliffs. We were able to pull the pontoon into a small space between rocks on the shore.

Aside from coming home with a summer cold and my suitcase not arriving with my flight (United had to deliver it on Sunday)--it was a great trip. I even got to drive my boat!

Busy, Busy

I just realized I haven't posted once in May! It's been a busy month.

We had a wonderful Mother's Day brunch at the clubhouse dining room in Heather's community. Both daughters and all four grandkids were there. What a treat for me!

Lukas turned 6 on the 14th and his birthday party on the 18th was great! Sean & Amanda were here too, so we had all four of the grandkids together again.

Papa and I got Wii's for each family and the kids were very excited. I got a workout just trying to bowl on the thing.

I used my gift certificate Paul got me for Christmas to the spa last Saturday for a wonderful massage. Heather and I stayed overnight and hit the outlet mall on the way home Sunday. Shannon couldn't join us as Sean was picked to play in a baseball tournament over Memorial Day weekend and so she was there instead.

Brother Chuck has accepted a job in Japan with his employer and will be leaving in mid July. I am very happy for him but sad for me as I will miss having him come up on weekends even if it isn't that often. It is a great opportunity for him. I look forward to pictures with his new camera.

Here Come Da Boyz

I'm so excited! Next Sunday is my annual BROTHERS BBQ. Each year before brother Don goes home to SW Missouri I have a day with my brothers.

Brother Chuck will be coming, hopefully for the whole week-end, and on Sunday we'll all be together. We toss steaks on the grill, have a few brewskis, and laugh and just enjoy being together.

Last year we flew back and spent a week together at Tablerock lake and it was so much fun. We all shared a house and the two boats and other water toys out there, and each night we took turns cooking dinner for everyone. We will definitely do that again.

She's Two!

Adie at Disneyland

My little diva, Adeline turned two on Saturday. Heather has yearly passes to Disneyland so they spent the day there.

Papa said Adie hit the "terrible twos" when she was about 4 months old. LOL! Here she is showing her inner Princess.

Adeline's First Dance Recital

Tiny dancer...

Chyna & Mommy

Think They Brought Enough Stuff?

One can never have too many video games nowadays!

Gettin' Some Grandma Time

I had three of my four grandkids last weekend. Amanda and I made brownies. She created some leather crafts with Papa. We had some wild "dumpster" runs in the golf cart, and the oldest two got to drive it.

Sean driving the golf cart...

Luke, Amanda & Sean having a pillow fight.....

Sean & Chyna

There was a beautiful full moon Saturday night, and we saw fireworks over the dry lake across the valley. They use our dry lake to practice new displays, and we have a front row seat. Life is good.

Speaking of Chyna

I couldn't resist this moment that captured Sean, Amanda and Chyna watching television when we were spending the weekend with them over Labor Day.

Adie's First Dance Class Is Today

She's all decked out in her new dance outfit! Can't wait to hear all about her first class and see the pictures. She's taking tap and ballet.

I am not even packed and we're leaving Sunday for our cruise. I am more than ready to sip a Margi on the balcony and enjoy the ocean. Chyna will be camping out with HD and the kids and going to the dog park like a big girl!

Adie Got Glasses Too!

Adie now has glasses like big brother Lukas. They turn dark in the sunlight too!

Check out the teeth too! Now if she would just decide to start walking. Heh. She can walk, but she would rather crawl it seems.

What a face!

Oh yeah, she can have a meltdown with the best of them. Two seconds later she was smiling. Go figure.