Snow Days

We love being in the snow! It snowed for a while where we live now, so we played in it as much as possible. We also went up to the mountain for some sledding.

Prodigy

What can I say, the kid has talent.

Family Pics

More Gems From Landon

~ "I'm just so tired, my joints hurt." (This is when he's done playing/running around & doesn't want to do what I've asked him to. Also evidence he is a chiropractor's son.)

~ "My spine is tired." (Same as above)

~ "It evapt." (This is when something has already evaporated.)

Graduation Day

Here's Dave getting ready for the big day. This day has been a long time in the making. Dave & I started our schooling way back in 1998 when I was pregnant with Indy. We'd take a couple of classes here & there (in between working & raising our family). In 2003 we both started school full-time & as Dave's schedule got busier & our family grew, I slowly phased out of being a student. So here we are in 2008 & Dave is finally done. I'm so proud of him!


Here they were announcing the graduates one by one as they entered on the stage to take their seat for the commencement.


Dave receiving his certificate/diploma & shaking hands with the president of the school. The pic below this shows his robe, hood, cap, & gown. The history of the robe & hood dates back to the Middle Ages & were worn by scholars. The colors indicate the school where the degree was earned. Depending what doctorate degree you earn determines what the design is on the robe & sleeves.




Congratulations Dr. David Ray, DC!!!!!!!


Two of Dave's closest colleagues Joe & Colt.


Dr. and Mrs. Ray


BEFORE...getting on the airplane. We couldn't wait to get back home to see our kids!


AFTER...waiting for a long time at the airport.

Mexi-Dave

Some pics of Dave turning Mexican.

Gems of Wisdom

Gems of Wisdom from Landon:

"It smells tree-ish." (This is when you roll down the window in your car after a fresh rain)

"It's Washington out." (This is when it's pouring down rain)

"Only God, Darth Vader, and Jesus can read your mind." (He was totally serious about this)

A Good Witch, a Samurai, and Ironman

For Halloween the kids were dressed as a good witch, a samurai, and ironman. They did the typical school parties & then we went to a "trunk-or-treat" in the evening (it's where people we know get together & decorate the trunks of their cars & hand out candy to the kids- it's so much safer than going door to door). They had a blast. And yes, I have a blast dressing them up too. One of the treats they got was a little bag that included a toothbrush & toothpaste (apparently from a dentist). I told Dave he could hand out little rubbery skeletons or spines that have his name & his practice name on them. Okay, okay, that was really his idea.

Indian Summer

Traditionally, every fall we go to play in the leaves. We've had a long, beautiful, and warm fall here.

Double Digits

I can't believe my little girl is 10 already. Her birthday celebrations were spread out over a few days. She chose chili dogs & chocolate cake for her birthday dinner & dessert- which we did over the weekend so that more family members could be around & because we had more time. A few days later was her real birthday so we had pizza & went to a park (it was a school day, so there wasn't much time to do the big celebration). Her presents have still been trickling in through the mail too. What could be better than a week-long birthday celebration?!

"Yaaaaawwwwwwnnn...reading just makes me so tired..."

Dog Days of Summer

The kids really enjoyed dogsitting Blue for a few days. Then Blue tore up my mom's olive trees. That was the end of that.

The Big "2"

Yes, I take an obscene amount of photos. Bodi turned 2 the other day, so we had a small family get-together for him. Tradition is that I make the kids' favorite dinner & they choose what kind of cake/dessert they want...but...since we don't really know Bodi's favorite yet, I chose chef salad & banana splits. (I mean I did all the work 2 years ago anyway, right?). He loved it & had a great time with the balloons, as you can see.

"Hmmm...these grapes are absolutely superb for my grandfather's wine..."

Hollywood

This kid is so Hollywood.

Back It Up

I got behind on my blogging, so I did several posts today. Be sure to scroll down to see them all!

First Day

Indy & Landon's first day of school in their new home.

The Great Outdoors

We are sooooooo glad to be back where there are endless outdoor activities. This is a park by where we live. There are acres of beautiful trees, a stream with bridges going over it, trails, and play areas. We even got about 10 feet away from some deer, although I didn't take a picture because I didn't want to disturb them.

Fam Time

This is a beautiful lake by where we live now. The weather has been consistently warm, but the water is freezing! Landon found something disgusting (as he usually does)- I don't know if it's sea weed or fish eggs or frog egg- blech!