Volcano?!? Really?!!?!

While driving home from a wedding in Oklahoma last weekend,

we came across this interesting landmark:

Yes, it really is an extinct volcano.

We were sad that the road up it had closed about an hour & a half before we got there.

Isn't that cool, though?

Did any of you know New Mexico had something so interesting in it's NE corner?

Here's the link:

Capulin Volcano National Monument

The Big Sister......continued

The Big Sister......(&......a little something more!)

Happy 11th Anniversary to the love of my life!!!!

Natty.....

Yes, he has on two shirts.

He put the second one on himself

& was soooo proud of himself,

I never had the heart to take it off!

Then, he put on my shoes!

Handsome, huh?!?

Ruth.......

Ruthie started AWANA Cubbies this year,

A Bible verse memory club at our church.

She is super proud to be wearing Ana's old vest!

Ana....

I just love the look on her face here.

Delight in her little brother & sister!

A Fairly Sucsessful Photo Shoot!!!

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....."

& this "Beholder" thinks this is super gorgeous,

wouldn't you agree?

Never Forget

I was watching the news with Dave.

I saw the second plane hit the buildings.

I will never forget. What a terrible day.

But, what great American stories emerged from that day as well.

What were you doing?

Colorado Balloon Classic

Boy, did I ever need a fun day like we had yesterday!

The 33rd Annual Balloon Classic.

Over 100 balloons lifing off shortly after 7am!

Early morning, but well worth it!!!!

All the girls in the Salve & Dillon clans!!!

For several years now,

we have met our friends the Salves there &

enjoyed the early morning fun with them!

Cool, huh?

All the kiddos!!!

It's imortant to have traditions like this,

don't you think?

(& it's fun, too!!!)

Nat-Nat (Our pet name for him)

Handsome boy,

don't you think?

Ruthie......looking so grown up!

When DID this happen,

I ask you?