SAC Air Force Museum

We ran into Joni and Justin, who were also enjoying a Nebraska vacation.
Gracie checking out the planes.
Grace and Faith in the training plane. Grace was such a crazy pilot, she about made me sick. She told me she didn't have any air bags, so I'd better not get sick. And Faith said, "Yeah, we don't have any air heads in here." LOL.
Just way too cool.
She kept letting the stroller go down the inclines on the entire trip. Faith is not in this picture because she is at the bottom on the incline, ready to catch the babies.

Wildlife Safari - Ashland Nebraska

Jennifer Shayne - Josie was on the other one, but she kept jumping off.
Bears! Shane was dangling Josie over the edge. You don't do that. It's just wrong.
I was telling Grace all about the Indians and the buffalo. I was giving her a stellar history lesson, including how the Indians didn't waste any of the buffalo after they killed it. "What about the eyes, Mom?" Crap. I have no idea. What the hell did they do with the eyes? Does anyone know?

We did our fair share of climbing on animal art this weekend.

More Zoo

Little Faith
G Funk.
The new butterfly house was fantastic. Grace had a butterfly land on her hand. And it didn't want to fly away.
Mom and Dad

Jungle fever

Monkey Love

Jennie, on the left, was being so goofy. She kept doing cheese smiles. She truly enjoys her little life!
The twins get a lot of attention. I mean a lot of attention. It never fails to amaze me that people are so interested in twins. However, I admit, I'm just asking for it when they are cute as this.

Omaha Zoo Trip

First stop, the desert.
I asked Grace how she knew so much about scorpions, and she said, "Mom, I watch the Discovery Channel . . .hello."
All my monkey butts.
We have a picture of Grace on this elephant, starting from when she was one. Elephant is getting smaller.

Family Night at Gymnastics

Perhaps it's her lack of knowledge concerning the meaning of the word fear, but our little Faith has quite the ability in the sport of gymnastics. The other parents - whose children are much older, by the way - are in awe of her technique. I stand at the window, privately giddy that I have to lie, and tell them their children are really good, too.

Grace is also very good. But she seems to enjoy it for the shear enjoyment of it, and not so much for the competition.

They both start dance this summer. I have a feeling Grace will find her true love.

Ricky Carmichael

When we were in the ultrasound room, in shock over the word "twins," I turned blankly to Shane and asked, "What are we going to do?"

His response - "Ricky Carmichael has twins."

"Oh, good, then we can do this, too."

So what a glorious moment it was when Ricky held Shane's twins.

Coming Down . . .

My Favorite Part of the Day

Guys, there are a lot more. I need to find a place to download them so you can have access to them all. What a spectacular tree. What a spectacular effort it took to get everyone in place. Tree climbing in mud boots. A fantastic day.

Part 2

I wish I could get this turned . . . anyway, I love this picture of the Jessie and Gracie. Jessie found #2.
Tricky little suckers.
This is Mark "beating" Faith with a stick.
Tired search crew.
Josie pickin' flowers.

Mother's Day Hunt

It was a beautiful day, and we set out to find our mushrooms. Or at least enjoy the timber.
I did a little dear hunting, too.
It's possible you heard the screams of joy when this little beauty was spotted. Nice work, Joni.
The wonderful find.

These Moments Made Me Happy on Sunday

I took a shower outside - it was a tad cold. The twins took a bath in the sink. This is Josie thinking it's a good time.
NKOTB. Nuff said.
And this is Jennie, thinking that she really likes ice cream.

Mother's Day

Party at Billy's.
Josie and Jennie being entertained for hours with their chairs.
Horns.
This is bad kid Jennie in action.

I'm sure who appointed Mom as the yoga instructor but it was quite the workout.

Busting Through

There wasn't a good angle to properly show the genius of her technique.