Independence Day Parade 2011

Happy Independence Day! Went to the parade this morning to see Mark and Mike play with the Kingsport Community band. Mark is in the white shirt with the saxophone, and Mike in the yellow shirt with the red trumpet.

The Farm

This week Mandy helped out some friends by feeding the animals on their farm while they were away. She invited me to come out and see it. The place is called Mini Meadows, and it's a petting zoo with gem mining. Lots of fun.

Avery's Dance Recital

Avery has taken dance lessons this year. Today was her first recital. She's so cute in her costume.

Avery Plays T-Ball

Went to Avery's T-Ball game yesterday. She plays first base, and is a good little athlete.

Camp 2011!

Watching the canoes

Stake staff skit

I'm on the left.

Getting back in the canoe

Swamping the canoe

Waterslide

Speed Limit sign at entrance to camp. Really?

So much fun at girls' camp this year. New location with air conditioned cabins, lake, and waterslide. Awesome!

Newest Fashion Statement

Melba's latest fashion trend is a purple cast. She broke her wrist on May 27th. I won't lie, it's been really, really hard, but we all hope she will heal well and without complications.

A NEW CAR!!!

This is MY new car, and I LOVE it!

It's a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. I've named her Ellie. Isn't she cute when she smiles? See her dimples? This car is supposed to be the best vehicle in the country for gas mileage, getting 47 mpg on the highway and 35 mpg around town. I can't wait to take a trip. The question is...whom should I visit first???