Puppy Love

Last Saturday was an exciting day for us. Nicholas got to go over to his friend Parker's house to pick out his very own puppy. While picking one out, Nicholas insisted that it be a boy like him. Completely understandable from a boy with two sisters. Audrey on the other hand, insisted that it be black, NOT yellow. What she thought was wrong with the cute yellow ones, I have no idea. Anyway, Nicholas loves his new puppy and has decided to name him Scout. Thanks Chuck and Kristen! You've made one little boy very happy.

Summer Fun

Let the summer landscaping fun begin! Ryan and I have decided to tackle our barren front yard first. Grandpa Drain let Ryan borrow his fabulous tractor. Ryan would have you know that it is a mid-1950's International, for any of you tractor buffs. All I know is that it's the best invention ever!!!

Here's Ryan and Nicholas relocating the hardest dirt I have ever seen in my life. Nicholas is the best helper I know. He has always loved working and helping. Nicholas was pretty upset this morning when he had to go to school instead of help his Dad work at Grandma and Grandpa Drain's house. The only thing that made him feel better about going to school was when he was told that there would be plenty of work for him to do with his Dad when he got home.

Whiskey Row Marathon

Saturday, May 3rd was the 30th annual Whiskey Row Marathon in Prescott Arizona... and it was a BLAST! The weather was perfect, and we all had fun participating in our races. This was my first organized race, and I now totally understand why people get into this stuff. There really is something super fabulous about crossing a finish line.

Ryan and Adam
at the start of
the half marathon.

Nicholas and Grandma
at the start of

the 2 mile

fun run.