For Max's birthday, we surprised him with a trip to Medieval Times - it was AWESOME. He loved it, he was totally surprised and the night was magical.

Dragon's Blood courtesy of our wench who was quite wenchy.

Ok, if you know Max, you know that face is total enthrallment.

Some friends of ours happened to be there too so what did the kids do afterwards, but of course, a whole battle.

Pops and I after the Beaufort 5k. My time 25:51, his was 21:something. And that was while he wasn't feeling well! He got second in his age division and I got third in mine - just out of medal range, darn it. He didn't even stay to get his medal - don't think the garage would hold any more. It is always a highlight of my life to run with him. Love you Dad!

Our friend's Rock Band Party

Yeah that's my dentist... he's really quite professional. And he's not wearing his wife's pants, I swear....really, he's not.

I think we were passing midnight about now...Shane wouldn't give the mic up.

Nothing like a little Pink!

Spring Recital 2010...the product of my work and what pays for our food and medicine. LOVE these kiddos. A twinge of sadness without sweet Hailey - my student who passed away in December, but like her mom was telling me, she is playing a celestial piano now. My boys really rose to the occasion this year - they were all business getting the job done. The group picture is minus 4 kids who had to leave early.

Some moms shopped at the same shoe store :)

A little practice session and pep talk before it starts for this little 6 year old...

A little incentive never hurts...

Look at this smile while playing!

Whew.... done with Fur Elise. That's a happy girl - she worked so hard and made everyone including herself proud!

He played Piano Concerto Theme like a master! I'll be sad when it's time to pass him on. He's awesome!

Can't blame him - it was just shy of two hours.

The third time is the charm! I've been nursing a garden and finally decided to put them all in containers on my porch. We'd been battling slugs, birds, snakes and rodents. Shane rigged a mobile of shiny old cds that spins around reflecting light that is WORKING against the birds. Growing up we always had a garden in the Midwest and this is bringing back great memories. I do not have a green thumb but I'm working on it...the prophet said to plant a garden :)

Strawberries

Blueberries

Watermelon

Green, Yellow and Jalapeno Peppers

Camping with some family and friends at Lake Hartwell this weekend...oh how we wanted a boat! No luck catching any fish, but they all had fun tryin!

The girl Max may very well marry someday - he's never so sweet and polite as he is with her. He adores her in his own way that he would surely deny if asked.

Ellie's favorite man next to her dad and grandpa....Mikey. She would only listen to him the whole trip.

Ellie's buds

Some of our favorite littles...

Shane's sister and her hubby

I GOT WORMS DADDY!

Horseback Riding in North Carolina over Spring Break....they LOVED it!