What in the world?

Wow! Guess we get to keep a closer eye on Matt's CI now......

http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=130883

Teen Parent

How do you know you are a parent of a teenager? When they ask you to transport them to a mall to see a band! We drove to Katy, TX yesterday to see All American Rejects. No, I can't tell you any songs they sing, but I do appreciate live music.

Sites to check out

Our friends, the Hoffert Family, who live in Kodiak have begun a fight against their son's newly diagnosed leukemia. Please keep Colin and his family in your thoughts and prayers:

http://caringbridge.org/visit/colinhoffert

The Helms Family in Kodiak had a few visitors this past week and managed to get some great pics:

http://www.helmskodiakadventures.blogspot.com

They are 5!!!!

The boys' official birthday was this past weekend, but that evening was not a good time to celebrate. We'd been on the streets of New Orleans all day and they were exhausted. So, we waited until we came home for "Happy Day" cake.

Weekend in New Orleans

Michael and the dogs joined the tribe on Thursday evening. Mimi had a vet conference to attend in New Olreans for the weekend, so we joined her and Pop in the French Quarter RV Park and walked the streets eating and shopping. Did I mention eating? Roast beef po-boys, beignets, cafe au lait, catfish.

On Sunday, Allen ran his first 5K. The route went along the Mississippi River and, because of heat, began at 6:30 AM.

He placed 3rd in his division (ages 1-19)! He had to really push himself toward the end, but he said it was all worth the pain.

July 16 moon

Ms. Sarah's house

Ms. Sarah (Carey's childhood friend and Emma's godmother) and her boys hosted us for almost an entire day and the kids had so much fun. It was HOT, but that didn't stop my crew from wanting to play outside.

Something is wrong with this picture! LOL! The battery died and Jessi was kind enough to push the boys around.
Allen had spent the day with the big boys (Pop and Gage) at the camp catching crabs, which became dinner at Mimi and Pop's house.

Visiting with Memere

Last week, Carey and the kids headed to LA to visit with family and friends. An entire day was spent at Memere's house, which was so nice. The boys had a blast with Memere's keyboard and picking and eating fresh pears from the tree was a hit. Memere treated the boys to an early birthday celebration with cake, ice cream and gifts that included Spiderman t-shirts. Both boys immediately took off their shirts to wear Spiderman!

Yummy shrimp

With friends from Kodiak to feast with, we submerged ourselves in Cajun boiled shrimp one night two weeks ago. It was heaven!

Emma and friend