Family game night...

If there is one thing our family loves to do, it's play games. Especially Monopoly. the kids try their best to outwit, outthink, and outsmart Dad with deals to get that full Monopoly. G has kicked out booties a few times and J has as well. However, most of the time Dad comes in the victor!

What's a little friendly rivarly between family!

Love to all,

Jenn and gang

Junior Dimensions AllStars. . .

Here is a video of G's dance competition from Saturday. They participated in the NCA/NDA New Mexico Spirit Championship Competition. They worked really hard and looked great. I know the video is probably a little wobbly and not focused all the time. I was trying to get G and with all the moving around they did and the lighting was terrible. Plus we were in bleacher seats so anyone who moved made the camera move.

They also got first place from all the teams that competed!

Hope you all enjoy!

Love to all,

Jenn and gang

Pics from G's Dance Competition. . .

Our "California Gurl" dancer and her pretty roses...one from each of us (dad, j and me). . .


Posing with their first place trophy. . .



Hope you enjoy!

Love to all,
Jenn and gang

Halloween 2010

This year for Halloween the kids trick or treated in the neighborhood. We walked what felt like for hours, but they collected a bag full of candy....each! I have candy for the next two years! Here are some fun pics from this Halloween weekend. . .

Me and my honey. . .

G....the flapper

J....the future astronaut

Trick or treating at our house...lots of PEZ dispensers given to each!

Getting into the halloween spirit


Having a blast!

Love to all,

Jenn and gang

Duke City Swim Meet

Here are some pics I took from J's first swim meet, held at the West Mesa Aquatic Pool in Albuquerque, NM. We had to be at the pool at 8 a.m. Saturday in order for him to warm up. The meet started at 9 a.m. His first race was the 50 yard Freestyle which he took 8th place in. The second race was the 25 yard Backstroke, which he took 2nd place, and the third race of the day was the 50 yard Breaststroke, which he took 6th place. He did very well for his very first swim meet. We were so proud of him!

Duke City Aquatics

A helpful reminder: E stands for Events, H stands for Heat and L stands for the Lane he would be swimming in. He was so proud of this! Kept showing it to me and Dad.

Taking his mark for the Freestyle

Taking a big breath...

Touching that wall...

Stretching for the backstroke. . .

The final times posted for the backstroke. John was in lane 5...he got 2nd! Woop! Woop!

Enjoy!

Love to all,
Jenn and gang

Duke City Swim Meet #2

Here is a video of J's breaststroke heat. He was in lane 8 and came in 6th place. This one is a little tougher for him. Also, when he hit the water his goggles got all messed up but he didn't stop to fix them, he kept on going! Enjoy!

Love to all,
Jenn and gang

Duke City Swim Meet

Here is a video of J's first swim meet this past Saturday. This is from the backstroke heat. It was a 25 yard race and he was in the 5th lane. He came in 2nd place!!! He swam great! Enjoy!

Love to all,
Jenn and gang

2010 Balloon Fiesta

We got up super early on Saturday morning to head on out to Balloon Fiesta park for the Massive Launch of the hot air balloons. We parked at the Park-n-Ride and headed to the park. We got to see the night glow as it was still dark out and at dawn they started launching all the balloons. It was a grand sight to see!



Phase one of the balloon launch. . .

The Breast Cancer Awareness Balloons

Smokey the Bear.......and a glowing balloon

The cow balloon...the Pepsi can balloon and a duckie!

There were some brightly colored balloons. But the specialty shapes were our favorites. Check out the Wells Fargo Balloon. It was HUGE!

More Balloon Pics. . .

The three Bee's....they are three seperate balloons that fly very close together.

Front and back of bee...

Hope you all enjoy...

Love to all,

Jenn and gang