Party/Spring/Mom's Birthday!

The big kids both got B.U.G. Awards this winter. They are for 3rd-6th graders who bring up grades or keep them at all A's. I didn't get great pictures, but I was very proud of my Googles (third one from the left)...

and my Carterman. I'm glad they enjoy school and learning.

We have discovered the deliciousness of Town Talk cakes. Terri bought one for Ave's birthday, and she got another one for the Teagie Pie. I think he likes people singing to him!

Our Burgman/Boyle cribbage tournament was a big success. Mom played for the first time this year and did pretty well. Butte has the best people, especially these two. My buddy Baylee is moving to Georgia! I'm going to miss her.

Teague might be a beast some days, but he's always good for a hug. This was his paper he brought home from school. Theresa, one of our preschool monitors, always get a hug from Teague at the end of the day.

Birthday party time! Teague and his buddies had a blast playing some laser tag. I love their poses here!

He's been very into Spiderman lately and requested a Spiderman cake. It turned out pretty cool! He had a good turnout from his classmates, along with cousins, and family.

He doesn't want to show his "janky teeth" anymore. That's what he told me anyway. The poor kid is definitely going to need some braces.

The obligatory cake picture for Mom's scrapbooking!

Callie came into town, and we had a fun little day of adventures with her. First we went to Fred's, which was delicious! Ave had some kabobs that we were all jealous of!

Then we went for a nice little hike to the Granite Mountain Memorial. There was snow all around, but it was a gorgeous day!

Can't beat that view.

Two nerds on a snow pile. I bet Teague's feet were soaked!

I don't recall telling Carter and Teague to slouch as much as humanly possible, but they did!

Ave and Callie always have a good time together, even when Callie is threatening her with a fall into a snowbank.

She's a weird little child, but I guess I'll keep her.

Carterman with a headframe behind him. Looks pretty cool.

This place always makes you sad, but it's part of our history. I think the memorial they've made is amazing.

Erica and Kelsie were able to come in for Mom's 60th Birthday! We were so happy to see them as always. Link was ready to try on some festive gear.

This picture kills me! That headress really suits Kyle! It fit his head perfectly.

Teague decorated Papa and was very proud of his work. He's just a weirdo, and Papa indulges the weirdness.

I love this picture! Grandma and Papa and six little Irish grandchildren. My Mom is wearing her Birthday crown! I hope I look that young at 60. I think she had a great birthday surrounded by friends and family.

We had a lot of fun! Nothing too crazy. We sat at the KC and just visited people as they came by. Any time spent with my sisters is a good time!

Link decided a really fun game would be to smear Papa with Grandma's birthday cake frosting!

Have you ever seen anyone look so happy and evil all at the same time?

Hawkins joined in on the fun, and Papa couldn't let them win of course.

Three handsome dudes. I love those smiles.

Mrs. Burke (my friend and Ave's teacher) often lets Ave and Lamar (Mr. Watson's son) have a little playdoh fun fest after school. They are very lucky to have her!

Terri gave a couple coffee cups to my kids that change with hot water. Teague absolutely loves them! They are Avengers cups. One says GOOD, one says EVIL. He was clearly EVIL on this morning.