It's that time again

Every 2-3 years we've had issues with our pool remaining crystal clear and clean. This Summer it seemed worse than ever, so it was time again to drain and refill

Oh, yes.... just put in a couple hoses and fill-er-up!
(can't wait for the next water bill)

It's quite strange to be standing in a dry swimming pool, but Miranda didn't let it stop her from "swimming" around

Free Day!

Primm Hotel/Casino had Free for Locals month to ride their roller coaster and other attractions. Sharron and I rounded up our willing teenagers and headed out on the hour drive. It was actually a good way to help our "almost drivers" get in their much needed driving hours.
I didn't know they had other things besides the roller coaster, but after dinner we enjoyed the 3D Ride.

Ok, so it doesn't really compare to anything at Disneyland, but hey, it's free right?

The kids rode the log ride while us moms found a good spot for photos
The Girls....

and the boys....

After a scary ride on the coaster - even Miranda said it was pretty bad...not smooth like Disneyland (I think we're a bit spoiled)

They did one more run on the log ride

Afterward we headed to the Hotel's theater and saw a free movie....Xmen First Class

I haven't seen any Xmen before, but I just might have to catch up because this one was pretty entertaining.

We had a great day just hanging out and enjoying all the freebies

Fathers Day from afar

Happy Father's Day Ryan!
Hopefully he is reading our father's day cards we sent so he knows how much we love and appreciate all he does. 
  It's been nice to be able to talk to him each night.  It makes it seem like he's not soooo far away.   He finally got a buffalo tonight too!  He was getting a bit discouraged and afraid he wouldn't get anything, but he did!
What a great Father's Day gift!
Pictures will come after he gets home :)

PS - Check out my craft blog for what I've been up to this past few weeks :)

Dance the night away

 Mirnda had her Dance Recital and she really was amazing!
She did a tap number and even had a solo :)

Here is the video of the rehearsal for the tap number
(just ignore the people walking around and talking...it was dress rehearsal)

The Broadway group did Time Warp....it was so fun!

Here is the video to Time Warp


I'm always so amazed at the talent she has, singing, dancing, drawing, acting, baking...you name it, she's got it!

A little R & R

Apparently Gus decided our pile of pillows and blankets left over from our outdoor movie looked too inviting...

I wanna be a dog :)

Missing You

It's been a couple years since Ryan has been to Africa, so I knew it wouldn't be too long before he headed off to the Dark Continent.
We wanted to be sure he remembered us and knew how much we would miss him, so Miranda and I made a card for him to open every day while he is away.
He is also going to be gone for Father's day so he gets 3 cards that day..one from each of us.

Hopefully, he will enjoy reading them and not make him too homesick for us. We will miss him while he is away.