May activities, 2008

We had Shelby's Birthday Party. She requested Cheesecake for her cake and Stuffed Shells for dinner. We had nearly 20 of our friends and family over, and between myself, my SIL Amanda and a friend Karen, we killed many a margarita that night. We later broke out the musical instruments, Amanda and I on our guitars, while Jeff played bass and Don on the fiddle. We are becoming quite the musical family.

Last Monday was Chance's Preschool Tea. The 2nd year preschoolers always wind the Maypole. Chance is so ready for Kindergarden!

Shelby and Ch'ree both had awards assemblies. I missed Shelby's because I was on Chance's field trip to the Clovis Zoo. But she received 7 awards, including A/B honor roll for each of her subjects and perfect attendance.

Ch'ree cleaned up as well. She was almost the only one in her class on A honor roll, but one of her grades slipped down to a B. I give her an A for effort, though. She received 6 awards (missed Perfect Attendance by one day when she was sick). With her is her best friend, Mercedes. (Buck, this is Consuelo's daughter. C. was sitting in front of me at the assembly and asked me where these nerdy kids came from).

And mom, these pictures were taken with my NEW lens! Not bad, eh?

And we have had wind the past few days. Here are the poor cows trudging along in a sand storm.

I went out to feed with Jeff one day. I think this is the cutest calf out of the bunch this year.

Hey, somebody help me get this cactus off my chin, please!

This baby caught my eye, too! He's so new, his umbilical stump hasn't fallen off yet!

Tex was on the prowl for rabbits. I though this was a cool picture because we were bouncing around in the feed truck when I took it, and it wasn't a smooth trip. I think it shows what a decent camera can do. I have a Nikon D50 and I absolutely LOVE it! The rains have finally helped our grass and it's starting to green up, as well as the mesquite.