What do you think?

After taking the photos in Palasades a little while ago, Rick and I decided that we really liked the photo of the little shack so we decided to have it blown up and put on a canvas. We framed it above our bed.

We had to build a custom frame for it because it was such an odd size. Rick and I both worked on building it and then it was left up to me to paint it. I wanted to try for the old rusted patina effect. It took me forever to paint it because of all the layering I had to do with the paint.

Here it is...

What do you think?

Our New Puppy

We have a new addition to our family. I would have put a photo on a week or so ago but the little poop won't hold still long enough for me to take a photo. We named him Jethro. He gets along well with Jiggy, my other Yorkie, but Jinxy, our big fat cat, swats at him with her declawed paws and wonders why it doesn't faze him!

Jethro is the one on the left, Jiggy on the right.

Jinxy was looking at the dogs like - Ha...ha... You have to stay outside!

Compared to Jiggy, Jethro is so shaggy and sometimes looks like a mop!

Here is our spoiled kitty cat, Jinxy.

Easter

What a fun weekend we had...

Friday - we had a little Easter egg hunt at Jess and Shelley's with Jake and Tracy's family. We also invited Cole to come but Desi said he had broncitis so he had to stay in all weekend, poor kid. Anyway, after the Easter egg hunt we went out for pizza. The kids were a little routy at the restaurant - putting ice down people's shirts, running around screaming and laughing - I know the people eating probably applauded when we left. Oh well, as long as we all had fun, right?

Saturday - We ended up with a bright and sunny day and I had plans of going to another Easter egg hunt with Jake and Tracy's kids at the Fire Station's egg hunt but, Rick didn't want to go - so we ended up going golfing instead. (Sorry Jake and Tracy, Rick didn't know that I told you guys to go to the egg hunt and I thought Jess and Shelley would go for sure...didn't mean to leave you hangin!)

Sunday - I was a little sick with a sore throat so Rick and Kolten went to church and then when they got home we went to Phil and Melissa's house for a family get together and to eat goooooooooood food again.

Nick was to interested in the movie, Bedtime Stories, to smile for the camera.

Kali was sad because they used her colored easter eggs to make deviled eggs for everyone to eat. Look at that little face... it makes me want to cry.

So Grandma cuddled her until the tears were gone.

Below is Matt, Whitney, and Little Dyllon.

and me holding Matt & Lisa's new puppy, Pico.

Here is Pico and RyLee striking a pose.

and Madyson...

Matt again.

Nick, still watching the movie.

Phil (or Hottie, as Madyson later called him).

Melissa was a little concerned when we got there because she had forgotten to put the ham in to cook. Luckily, the Bates family usually eats alot of food when we get together, so someone else brought a ham and we had just enough.

Kali's happy again...

How cute is this... That's right Dyllon, steal those lips before Grandpa kisses them.

Golfing at Cedar Park.