Trip to San Jose...Six Flags Park

Last week, Paul drove the bus for the 8th grade class, taking them to San Jose; and Sophie and I got to go along for fun. We rode a couple of the big roller coasters, but for the most part devoted the day to kiddie rides and the animal shows with Sophie.

Six Flags in San Jose
Hands UP!Naa...what's up with Sophie?
The swimming tiger show was my favorite. These cats are not afraid of getting wet and will chase their prey right in. They lay their ears down so water doesn't get in. Notice sign on picture below...and it doesn't mean water! And how 'bout those teeth!Paul...you may be a tad too big! I can't even see Sophie!Sent to the back of the Jeep!Pushing her own stuffDophin show was awesomeGood morning beautiful!On the way home, we toured the Jelly Belly factory. And brought home a fair amount...to share, of course! Was very interesting...did you know it takes 20 days to make a jelly bean?

Jordan's Budding Acting Career

Last year, Jordan had a small part in the school play, "Sound of Music," where he played Rolf, the boy who was interested in Liesl.



This year, he had a main part in the play, "Annie," where he played Daddy Warbucks. I have to say, I wondered if he could carry such a major part, and he did an incredible job. Knocked this mom's socks off...I saw all 4 performances! =) He pulled off playing the older man with a very commanding voice....had some great one lines! Was a lot of fun. The pictures aren't great. They were taken on the last night of practice, before the performance, so there are some missing details in the set and costumes. Also, with my flash, I had a bad shadow. Need to take a class on photography.

That's not a BOY! An orphan's a Boy!
NYC....what is it about you? You're big...you're loud...
Thank you, Bert Healy...drop page
Together at last, together forever. We're tying a knot, they never can sever...I don't need anything but you!
I haven't waltzed since JP Morgan went bust.

Looking to Challenge your thinking?

I have run across a thought provoking blog...and thought I would pass it on. Can be heavy, but who of us couldn't use some whacks to the noggin sometimes to think more deeply about this life and the things we do here. The address is http://unstained.wordpress.com/
God bless your day!

It WAS a Happy Mother's Day!

What could be better than being with my family. We just missed having Tyler, Ana, and Isaac too, but Tyler just returned from a TDY. After church, we took a packed lunch up to Crater Lake. It was a partly sunny afternoon, but very chilly with the wind. Still lots of snow!








Feeding Clark's Nuthatches...very friendly bunch

Spring is Here!

After a long, cold, snowy winter (which we enjoyed!) THANK YOU, GOD, for the warm sunshine and color beginning to show.

Family together...on a Sunday