Saying Goodbye

We had to say goodbye to our 13 year old buddy, Charlie, last week.

Such a hard thing to do but we knew it was for the best and he is now at peace and in a better place.

We sure will miss him though.

We took Miles to the dog park and let him be more like a pup again (since we couldn't really do that with Charlie getting so old).

Can we say he loved it?

And he wasn't the only one.

(Look at that concentration.)

Nature's perfect monkey bar.

Taking a little hike together.

Love these three.

Thank you to all who showed your support through calls, texts, and emails. Charlie was is part of our family and we will never forget what a sweet soul he was is. We cherish the time we spent with him and take comfort in knowing he lived a very long and good life. We love you buddy.

Back to School

 Back to school pedis!

One was ticklish....

while the other almost fell asleep. :)

Ooh la la.

First day of school lockets.

Ready for her first big day of Kindergarten.

Saying goodbye.

T's first day of Preschool (without Tessa)

Such a big girl.

We love Ms. Bobbi.

Teah

My happy little girl.

Digging For Dinosaurs

Road Trip 2013: Bend Oregon

Summer of 2013 Roadtrip: Bend Oregon

19 hours in the car means lots of stops to stretch our legs!

And movies and snacks!

Some crazy weather,

lots of laughs,

gas station/petting zoo

surprises from the Road Trip Fairy,

and of course hotel pools!

But we finally made it

and had a blast

with lots of family.

Like Grandma, Grandpa and the boys, men

and lots of cousins!

Are these guys brothers?

Hey look! Mommy got in a picture! :)

The week consisted of lots of games

including ping pong tournaments,

playing at parks,

and visiting with old friends.

Round two for family pics!

Who's gonna win?

I wonder. :)

Saying goodbye to everyone is never easy.

We had a blast.

Memories to last a lifetime.

Thanks for the great trip

and wonderful moments....as usual.

Heading home isn't quite as exciting.

But we made the best of it.

Thank goodness for that fairy,

hotel giggles,

and of course swimming pools!