Changes in Latitudes

We began the day with a very flat tire.



As you can see, the doughnut I put on was flat too, but not quite as flat, so I drove it to Schwab that way anyway. Luckily, they were able to patch the flat, so we didn't have to buy a new tire.



Then we had a little (final) farewell. I think this is our 5th or 6th farewell for these guys? Oh well, I don't think you can have too many parties... We fried up some fish tacos and ate al fresco (in honor of some of us who are moving to warmer climes). Apparently we broke a heat record for the day, but all we knew was that it was hot!



Shoulders back. Bosoms out. Tummy in. Jaw down?...oh wait....my bad.



Stinkin' Andy...



The boys.



Herb took the little kids on a mini-ride. Sterling came back crying. Then he said, "But, Dadda? It was a little fun..."

Bellydancing and Shotguns

Andy's birthday at the Marrakesh.

Our friends are moving to LA this week, so it has kind of been Party Central around here lately as we try to pack in all the fun before they go. This weekend we did the Moroccan restaurant, game night, skeet shooting (the guys did), another game night, and a farewell party. It will feel so empty when they are gone! ;)

Here is the movie I took of two white boys dancing with the bellydancer at the Marrakesh. I have no idea who they were... I'm claiming no acquaintanceship. (Aaron Tonks is the booty in the front and Doug is the tall skinny guy in back shakin' it for all he's worth!) I crack up everytime I watch this!

And here are some very boring pictures of the skeet shooting :) Doug neglected to get any of himself...

Oops

As if there weren't enough pictures posted below, I happened to miss one of the whole family together- very important. So here's to our posterity:

Beach and Easter and Everything Inbetween!

The kids got some new jammies a while back and I so I took some pictures of them together.





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We went to the beach near the end of March. I can not believe how beautiful it was that day!! It was actually warm enough to run around in a t-shirt (when you weren't right on the beach). And you Oregonians know how rare that is, especially for March!

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And here is Easter egg coloring. I am a lame Mom and didn't take any pictures of the finished product.

This is just the funniest face ever!!





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I repainted this old school desk of mine for the kids finally. It has been sitting in my Grandma's attic since we were married and then it was sitting our garage blocking Doug's tool shelf for the last two and a half years. Considering it only took two hours, I'm thinking I should have done it long ago! :)









Easter dinner and my Mom's birthday.
The Kid Table.






Wii addicts.


Enjoying the bubble guns Grandma got them.


Rare moment of Evie being nice girl.


My little ham.