Southerland Farms

We took Jaylee to the pumpkin patch last Saturday. She led us safely through the corn maze, then we went on a hay ride to pick out a pumpkin. She picked a white one because we are growing orange ones in the back yard. It was a beautiful day!

My Monkey

First day of First grade

We were running late to catch the bus,

so I only had time to shoot one picture

for her first day of school.

She dresses herself, wants to buy hot lunch at school,

and rides the bus. I'm feeling a little "un-needed". :(

It does simplify our mornings though. :)

Bedroom makeover

I promised Jaylee I would paint her room before school started.

She wanted purple and turquoise.

So I got a little carried away and made over her whole room.

Now I'm jealous and I want my room done too.

How did I do? She loves it.

Newport Beach with Papa Churchill

Farmington Lake Pics

Last Day of Kindergarten

Jaylee had her last day of school at Kiwanis Park
last Tuesday.

Mrs. Fish is retiring after this year.
She was a great teacher for Jaylee.

Jaylee is definitely ready for the 1st grade.
She loves to read and enjoys doing math.
I know; I don't know where she came from.
We are so proud of her!

Dreary sunrise

As those of you know who live in Farmington,
we have been having some crazy wind lately.
One morning, we woke up to a very windy day that made the sunrise
look very hazy. Thought I'd grab my camera to take some more
"NM skies" pictures.

Toothless

Jaylee lost tooth #5 last week.
You should ask her to say
"Sister Suzie sitting on a thistle"

Patriotic Program

Jaylee's Kindergarten class did a patriotic program last month.
Every single kid in the class had two or three parts and they all did them perfectly.
I was very impressed.
Jaylee practiced her songs every time she took a bath.
The practice paid off. Good job Jaylee!
I'm hoping to get a copy of it on video soon. I just had my still camera.

Durango Mountains and Fish Hatchery

We went to Durango and the Fish Hatchery last Friday.
Jaylee thought it was really cool.
She went to school and told her teacher (Mrs. Fish) all about it.

These deer didn't seem to mind us at all.
They were the only other ones hanging out at the Fish Hatchery that day.
I was able to walk right up to them to take these pictures.

Happy Valentines Day

Jaylee stayed the night with Angel at Granny and Papa Bobs house last night
She loves spending time with her cousin.
We took Angel and Jaylee to Aztec Ruins today.
Even though there was still snow on the ground,
it was a beautiful day. I wanted to test out my new camera.
The girls also earned their Junior Ranger Badges.