Cousin Julie's ceremony

The main reason that we headed to Boise this past weekend was to be at my cousin Julie's recommitment ceremony. She and her husband Jerry were married last May. They wanted to share their marriage with their families so decided to have this ceremony. It could not have been more beautiful outside...especially for a sun deprived person like me. I loved sitting in the sun, taking it all in.

The pictures that you see are of the ceremony. It was located at the Boise Train Depot in the garden area. It was very simple with cake following. Jerry's daughter, Tricia, and son, Joseph, were at the ceremony. They are the ones holding Amanda in the first picture. Amanda is one month old and a very pretty baby. She is very mellow, hardly stirring the entire time she was passed around. We had to fight Grandpa Duane for the opportunity to hold Amanda but I sure can see why!

Boise Visit

There's nothing like a quick drive to Boise for the weekend. Wow! It was great to see Grandma and Grandpa Greene again. Grandma looks so much better than the last time I saw her in March. The twinkle is back in her eyes. Luke gave her and Grandpa lots of hugs and made them drawings. Seeing Grandma healthier and getting to meet Amanda was worth the long drive!

Happy Birthday Ryan!

Unbelievably, Ryan is already 7 years old! Where does the time go?

Ryan wanted to celebrate his party at Chuck E. Cheese's with some of his good buddies. So on Sunday he had a great time playing games, eating pizza, climbing the gym with his friends and dancing with Chuck E. and the animated posse. Matt and I thought we were trapped in some sort of parent nightmare in the middle of 10 boys running every direction :-) It was all worth it when after 2 hours they all left with big smiles on their faces. Ryan said he had "The BEST time ever." That is what it's all about.

Now Luke loved everything but the run in with the wandering giant Chuck E. Mouse. He is my kid who is afraid of nothing, but he was in tears and wanted to go sit in the car until CHUCK left. If Chuck E. moved one direction, Luke went the other. His wide eyes were glued to the mouse until he left. We will definitely not be doing a repeat for his birthday party.

Today I was able to visit Ryan's classroom as a part of celebrating his birthday. I brought pictures of Ryan as a baby to share with his class. He then shared a birthday snack with the group. His teacher, Ms. Olson, then had each classmate make Ryan a picture for his special day after they sang to him. I stayed for lunch and became a witness to the social interaction between eight 7 year old boys. It was quite amusing to hear how they decide who is "IT" during the upcoming tag game at recess. We ended the day at Grandma and Boppa's house for dinner and more presents. HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYAN...WE LOVE YOU!!

Check out the chicks!

My 4th grade class has been taking care of chick eggs for the last 24 days. The hard work paid off and on Thursday we had 8 chicks hatch. It was very exciting to watch. They are very cute. It is hard to not hold them all of the time. I brought them home for the weekend. Ryan and Luke are enjoying them...not so sure the chicks are enjoying Ryan and Luke. Luke tried to shoot one through the basketball hoop. Let's just say he is on supervised visitation only. The chicks will head out to their new farm home on Tuesday evening. Enjoy the pictures. The little guy by himself is named "Junior." He had the smallest egg and is by far the smallest chick. He is the only one we can tell apart. The rest all look pretty much the same.

We wish you were here, Avery and Andrew, to see the chicks. But we will see you in just about 2 months!!!