Elise is ONE!

We had Elise's first birthday on Sat. I can't believe

that she is one. She loved being the center of attention

and eating her ladybug cake. We had family and friends

over for an afternoon and I was so thankful the

weather was perfect. Shane and I have loved

having her part of her life for she brings us so

much joy! We look foward to the next year

and really seeing her personality bloom.

Shane running.......

Shane did it! He ran the Boston Marathon and did

awesome. He ran in 3 hours 12 min and 44 seconds.

He qualified for next year if he want to run again.

It was such a great experience to watch. All the towns

that you run through really have great support.

They said there was 500,000 people and I believe

it. It was wicked packed (you say wicked everytime

you would normally say really out here in Boston).

This was right after the race. It was a maze to find the family

waiting area and when I got there with Shane's change of

clothes he was freezing. I made it just in time.

I am so proud of him, what an accomplishment.

Let me tell you it was really motivating to watch and

made me want to get back and start running.

There was military running with all of their gear and

whenever they went by the crowds went crazy. At time

everyone was chanting USA! USA! USA!

Our trip to Boston

We went to Boston to watch Shane run

the BOSTON MARATHON but

we went early so we could see some

old friends and have some fun before

the race. It ended up raining a few

of the days. On Sat we went to

the Boston Childrens Museum

which was crazy because everyone

else was there but a lot of fun.

We stayed with our friend Ken and Amie

and they have two kids Stella and Cole.

Everyone got along so well it which

made it nice for us parents.

The kids playing ring around the rosie

Swimming Lessons

Christian has been takking swimming lessons that

last couple of weeks and on the last day they get

to jump off the diving board.

Elise and I watch him in the family

waiting area. She has got a lot

of practicing walking here.

Christian and his good little friend Luke!

Sunday afternoon at the Baker house

On our way back from Cortez we had lunch at my dads

house and kicked back in the backyard for a few hours.
Christian and Elise spending some fun time together.

Christian's great grandparents Joyce and Harry.
He is shaking there hands and saying "Nice to meet you."

Grandma Cheryl (the kids love her and she loves them)

My dads sister Linda. I thought this was such a sweet picture.

Spending some quality time the the grandparents.

Weekend to Colorado... Keenen and Sarah's Wedding

I just love this picture. I couldn't believe she

kept the glasses on.
At the wedding reception.

Elise is walking now and she is too cute.

She looks so small to be walking, but

she is doing great.

The bride and groom

Sarah and Keenen

Kelen (Keenen's brother) and best man

My mom and Kevin (Keenen's dad and proud Pappa)

Elise is 11 months 12 days old and officially walking!!!

Easter Sunday

This morning was Easter Sunday or we like

to call it Resurrection Day! We did get the kids

baskets and Christian enjoyed going through it.

We had a big lunch after church with family and friends.

Here is Shane with his mom and sister Holly.

We ended up with 30 people. 20 adults and 10 kids.

It was so fun. I really enjoy entertaining and loved

every minute of it. We had a wonderful feast and

everyone helped out by bringing a side dish.

I had bought cookies and icing and the kids decorated

while the dads were out back hiding the eggs for

all the kids to find.

Here are our friends and family that came to join us!

Christian and his buddy Dennis

My friend April

It was a lot of fun watching the kids look for Easter eggs.

Christian had such a fun time. He didn't want to eat his

dinner later though and wanted chocolate. I am glad

he didn't get too many eggs.

We had a wonderful Resurrection Sunday and most

important of all our Lord and Savior is Risen!