California

This weekend we went to San Clemente with Russ' parents and stayed in a condo on the beach. We had so much fun especially on Friday when Grandma came down from Ojai and spent the whole day with us a Sea World!

Ellie

Most of you are familiar with the Barney song, "I Love You" - if not you are missing out!! Ellie heard it for the first time a couple of months ago and has been obsessed with it. She sings it all the time and we have this toy that plays the tune that she carries around constantly. (I hid it the other day, don't tell her) So, she knows it and loves it to say the least.

Today as she was jumping on the bed with Jake while I folded laundry she started singing it, or so I thought. It was the correct tune, but the words were different. It's not uncommon for her to make up her own songs so I didn't think much of it at the time. A little later she started again and I paid closer attention this time. My sweet little make-up loving, purse carrying, 'pretty hair', cell phone obsessed princess was singing ...

"I love shoes, I love shoes, I love shoes, oh I love shoes, I want lots and lots of shoes oh yes I do - I love shoes oh I love shoes.

After I thought I figured it out (and stopped rolling on the floor) I repeated it back and asked her if that was her song. She did her little shy face with a big smile and said, "I love pretty shoes Mommy"

Yes that is Ellie in a nutshell. The funniest part about it is that I have no idea where she gets it from - I don't own a cell phone, am rearely even on the phone, don't carry a purse, have two pairs of 'pretty shoes' that come out on Sundays only, put make-up on about once a week on average, 99% of the time I am barefoot, and have diagnosed myself with an allergy to shoppping (I'd much rather mow the lawn or sew some curtains). So whoever is telepathing these girly princess messages better stop it or send some money along with!! :o)

Sam, you can start looking for that part time job we were discussing!!
Hope you all enjoyed this moment. I did and wanted to share.
Have a great day!
Amy :o)

Mike

If anybody has a picture of Mike that they could e-mail me then I could put him on here too. Let me know!

Shannon and Dave

Shannon and the Baby took their first ride on a motorcycle last night.
My Dad is in town and doing some amazing work on the house - and i do mean amazing - and he took them over on the Goldwing. As you can tell by the pictures it was a classic moment.
After a hard days work, I caught a picture of the moon right over the new abode. Just Beautiful - can't wait to get moved in. We plan to move next week and then onward to the mountain I go.
Love to thee
-Dave

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JADEN!!!

Sisters

Happy Birthday Cynthia

Sorry, I don't have a picture of you up in a tree :)

Happy Birthday Aaron

Happy Birthday to Neil!

Wishing you joy and love on your birthday! Thank you for being such an integral part of our lives! You are a wonderful friend & father and we're so blessed to know YOU!

First Day of Pre-school

Russ was just glad that he finished school before Reeslyn started going to school :)

THE BIG TEN

Happy ANNIVERSARY to Pam and Neil for their BIG TEN.... we are right behind you!!!!!!!

Arizona for the Weekend

Now all of you know how much fun Phoenix can be even in the summer!!! Come back soon!!!

Congratulations Russ!!!

Russ graduated today with a masters of science in the PA program at AT Still University.

Birthday Girl

Jocelyn is the big ONE, we love her to pieces and she loved hearing everyone call her and tell her Happy Birthday... she would just smile and act all shy... we love you all and can't wait to see you in a week.....

Hello All,
Neil and I are taking the motorcycle back to St. George from Ojai.
Just checking in. We love you all and are excited to see many of you in Arizona.
Love,
Mom

Crazy Kids

The Lockharts

Hello Family,

Amy just phoned with news that Sam received orders for New Orleans, and asked that I send an email letting you all know.
As the call came in this morning it is still fresh news and Amy was trying to look on the bright side and not there yet.
I get that she would appreciate a call from family to feel supported in this adventure.

989-893-0339 is Amy's home phone and they may be leaving as early as tomorrow morning heading towards New Orleans.
They have no cell phone at this time.

Neil and I were up at 4:11 participating in the world-wide meditation.
We love you all.

Mom

Free Child

But I want her back when she's done throwing her fit.

Mallory is upset because I wouldn't let her drink the chocolate out of the Hershey's chocolate syrup bottle, I know I'm so mean!

funny picture of the "kids"

Just thought I would put this funny picture of the "kids" yes sometimes I do have 3 instead of 2, but that is okay by me it makes it fun... Oh by the way how come Katie and I are the only ones putting in blogs, and don't through the excuess' at me..... Hope everyone is doing well.

Jocelyn had her first haircut by Aunt Eileen while Dad was holding her... Jaden also was unstopable on the water slide... What a big kid.. We are all loving life and hope the same for all of you...