Now its Turtles ...

When we walk in the mornings Im always the one to "spot" things. Sometimes its so annoying because its usually nothing but an old palm thing from a tree. Today "it" was a turtle laying eggs under a tree. The thing is huge! An inch or so bigger than a dinner plate would be a close estimate. We couldn't get too close, my dog made it nervous. These were pictures Lynn took with her cell phone. Pretty cool! The only place I've ever seen anything like it is the Discovery channel :) LOL!

Travis-ism

Yesterday afternoon I met Chris & Kati at the temple. They went through with Kati's brother Ammon who is going on a mission to Canada (Korean speaking ).
Anyway ... The kids were all asleep so we traded cars and I drove around till it was time to pick Meghan up from work, and hang out at Steven & Meghans. About 20 minutes before Meghan got off Travis woke up and said "Mom..." I said "No Trav its Grama..." He got this really mischievous grin on his face and said "WES! Mom turned into Granma!" He was sooo cute! How do they think of this stuff?

Bird stalker

The baby birds are thriving! Momma gave me a scare last night. I looked out the peep hole, and thought she was gone. Well I opened the door, and peer into the nest and she was peering BACK!! FREAKED me out!! Holy Cow! Robert was at work and Derek was gone, visions of "The Birds" went through my head ,of them coming home and finding me on the floor with no eyes! EEWWWW!!!!!! I wish I had thought to snap a picture, but instead I slammed the door, locked it, set the alarm and walked really, really quickly into the family room. I know the thing can't open the door, but in the movie they can get anywhere!
Not sure how much longer I can be checking on them with the door open. No wonder so many people are afraid of them, lol! The whole experience made me feel more like a stalker than a nest protector.
This picture is from from a few days ago, you can see their wing feathers starting to mature.
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This morning this is what I took. That little eye kind of weirded me out. Maybe I'm still freaked out from last night.
At this rate they should be "flying the coop" within a couple weeks, I would think.

Sunday night Chris, Kati & the kids came up and spent the night. I love watching the boys play!

Nathan doing his favorite thing in the world, cooking! Watch this boy, he will be a famous chef one day!!
Costco has this adorable red vintage looking kitchen. Last year I wanted it for Christmas and Bobby didn't comply :/ After watching Naters all weekend, I REALLY need to get that little kitchen (for Naters of course :)) .Monday morning, Wes & Trav, watching cartoons:) Just before I took the picture Wes had his arm around Travis... it was adorable, you will just have to imagine it :)
Sunday night the "Booty Hunters" (our family geo cacheing name) went "On Tour" and played some Rock Band. Chris, Bobby on guitars, Derek on drums, Vocals by Kati with Brelee adding background :)

Adorable baby Macy

Is this just the cutest little girl? She is so happy and entertains herself quite well. She giggles at the dogs and the flash on the camera. I sure enjoyed having them the last few days :)

Bird nursery update

All 4 eggs have hatched. With the rain Mamma bird has been sitting on them non stop.

High School graduation 2009

Derek graduated from High School on Thursday night. It was sprinkling, then drizzling of most of it, so they presented the graduates with their diplomas then let the students who had speeches prepared, give them. It was nice of them to work it that way.

The rain stopped when the kids stopped speaking but not soon enough for everyone hair to be crazy.

 I think Im still in a state of shock. So many years it felt like it would never happen. The kids would never grow up and I'd be changing diapers, wiping snotty noses, never own a dry clean only dress, living in the car and never have a free night from homework or room mom responsibilities.

But it has happened, and its strange, weird. Im not really sure how to feel about it. So many mixed feelings.
Its my turn to "shine" and Im not sure what to do with it. I've been a Mom for 27 years, and now that role of motherhood changes.
Im sure it will work itself out, always does and Im not the first. None the less, I didn't expect the feelings its brought.

           Dad, Derek, Mom

             ( I think thats me, I know I own that shirt but that face looks awfully old to be me :/)
             Meghan, Derek, Steven, Alli &Macy

              My parents came from Prescott but didn't stay through the whole thing.

Derek will be going to Phoenix College and playing soccer (keeper) for them.