A Day at the Ranch

Monday was president's Day, and a day off with the kids. We packed a picnic basket and headed to Brooke's ranch. On the way, we stopped to pick up Joshua, Hannah and Zandi. When we arrived we met Belinda and Kristi and their kids. The weather was gorgeous. My friends and I enjoyed sitting outside in the cool, refreshing breeze while the kids spent hours playing. We did instruct the kids to NOT feed the animals, but they did so anyways. Reanne was producing and narrating a video on my camera and left the evidence on it. Here is a small clip of what transpired. Brooke didn't realize she was being taped...sneaky Reanne.

20-10

Ok, so it was my birthday and I turned 20-10. Yes, I can add, and 20+10 is 30. Yep, I'm 30. Ok, I said it...30!! I think I'm finally over the shock of it.

Speaking of shock, my loving husband gave me a surprise party on Sunday. And, yes, I had NO IDEA! I was shocked, but in a good way. It was a great day and most of my close friends and family where there.

Thanks to all of you! It was the best surprise party (my first, actually) and just so great to have been able to share the day with my friends and family. Thank you for all the loving memories. I cherish each and every one of them.

Dance

Reanne waited patiently all week to go to the Father Daughter Dance at her school. Before the dance, we had to dress for the occasion. One hour before the dance, we had a last minute shoe shopping trip to do. Both girls looked cute and glamorous in their matching dresses.

As a volunteer mom photographer, I had the advantage of taking candid shots of my own family. It was a busy night taking pictures of all the fathers and their daughters.

Ray danced with each of the girls. Isabel just wanted to dance in circles. Reanne preferred dancing with her friends, but I was able to snap some darling father daughter moments.