Cade's Graduation

We made yet another trip to California

for Cade's graduation.  A very good reason

to go!

The seniors get to have a parade down the street

where the high school sets.  The whole

town comes out

The kids ride in the back of whatever they

can find.  Fill the backend with water

and squirt the bystanders.  It was really

hot so it was welcomed

Cade decided to ride his motorcycle

and picked a good view to go behind

Then on Friday night was the graduation

in the high school stadium.  We thought we were

going to be early.  Four deep all the way in front of the 

school, turn to the right and all the way thru the 

parking lot to the stadium gate

We ended up getting seats at the very end of the shaded

side of the stands. But they ended up at the best end for 

the ceremony

Cade...two right of the lady in white

Class of 600  Can you see him? Fourth row from the

back on the left.  Yes we waited for all of them to 

get their names called and get their diplomas

Cade...fourth from the left turned talking to his friend

There he is getting his diploma...behind the white flag

Bad picture taking Gram

and off he goes

Brother and sister

Proud family

Payton is a friend from Kindergarten. Actually before,

her mom and Amy were teaching partners before the

kids started school

His partners in crime

Whoop!  Whoop!!

Congratulations Cade!  We are very proud of all 

you have accomplished so far. Can't wait to see what

is coming for you next. 

We Love You!!

A Visit to Brooke's

We went over to Brooke's on a really nice day 

                                    Lander actually wanted on the lawn mower when it was on

                                                                   Brooke has tulips

                                                    Lander likes his picture taken right now

                                       He also like his 'button' shirt for Pete's 1st Communion

First Communion for Pete

Pete's First Communion was the last Sunday in April

I got a few pictures that aren't too bad

He hates his picture taken 

you'll see why I don't take many

                                             Not too bad if I can do it without him knowing

                                                   I'm also a little slow...this was right after                                                                                                         he received communion from Father

                                                       Here's one of the group...a large group!  

                                                               He didn't know I was taking it

                                             and then he saw me but there weren't so many                                                                                                                        teachers in the way            

                                                 

                                                             Donuts after Mass, of course

                                                   One of the best pics of Pete but no Ellie

                                                        Pretty nice out.  They are so cute!!

                                                                Not bad of the 3 of them

                                                             Pete helped make his cake

                                                    They made the top out of Jolly Ranchers

                                                                              Cute!!
 

Flight to Monterey

 Cade came up during his Spring Break and 

then we took him home

There are certain stops Cade has to make 

while in Washington...like Dairy Queen

a trip to Seattle's Pike Place Market

the Seattle Waterfront

and a stop at Ivar's

It was a pretty ride to California

Mt. Shasta

and Lake

                                                               Fueling up before our trip 

                                                      to Monterey for lunch, WooHoo!!

                                                             Grampa got the front seat

                                                        We flew over Amy's neighborhood

                                                    It was a really beautiful day for a flight

                                                                            to the coast

Yup...the runway

                                                             Nice restaurant at the airport

                                                              and heading home again

                                                              Cade's a very good pilot!!

Thanks Cade for taking us up!!

Claire turn's Sweet 16

 We took Cade home so we could be there for 

Claire's 16th birthday

                                                                    Hugs all around

                                                            And we got to be there for the

                                       Big Event...Another driver on the road!!  Watch out

                                                            Seriously...Watch Out!!