Riding Away

My dad surprised Daniel for his birthday back in April with this riding lawnmower.  While we don't have a huge hard, we have a pretty good incline for a pushmower.  So, Dad was very excited when he saw this in a yardsale.  He cleaned it up and even gave it a personal touch (see the Alvarez on the front?). :)

As you can see, Daniel was extremely excited and surprised.  Thanks again, Dad!  We love you!

Playing Catch Up? Not Me!

Yes, I know it's been a while since I've been in touch.  I'll skip the usual been busy why's and go right into some fun photos for the next few posts.  As they say, a picture says a thousand words! :)

Daniel went to visit family in California at the end of April so I took advantage of the opportunity to head home again and spend some great time with some family.  My lovely cousin, Mandy, came over along wither her daughter Addy and two dogs.  Yes, we had four dogs in my parents house!  Of course, mine were huge compared to hers.  Mia, a teacup Chihuahua, is 2 1/2 lbs and Duke, a Shipom (Shih-tzu/Pomeranian mix) won't be more than 10 lobs but is a 4 lb puppy now.  As you'll see below, Kobe found a great friend in Duke.  They were soo cute!

(This last one is horrible quality because it's from a cell phone, but it was too great not to share!)