Puttin on the Ritz

We didn't realize it,
but Mitchell asked a blue blo*d to the dance.
Look at that tiara!

I wonder if the princess knows
he is wearing a DI suit w/ Italian shoes

20 bucks out the door
easy on the pocketbook, AND easy on the eyes
(Thank you Thrifty Son)

Fine dining in Alpine
at the Mortensen Mansion
We (moms) had a lot of fun putting this together.
(Thank you Karen, Robyn & Diane)

A touch of the bubbly
(Thank you Martinellis)

Whoever thought up the wrist corsage was a genius!
(Thank you Anonymous Inventor)
Friend Michael was especially glad since his date's dress had nowhere to pin it.

Mr. Muscles
(Thank you Coach Semore)
I guess her plate was the one that came to the kitchen with just 2 bites gone :)

My, what elegant footwear you have!

(Thank you converse)

Mitch is ready to rock & roll
(Thank you John Lennon)
trivia - the album cover of Yellow Submarine has Lennon showing this "horn" sign
It's actually antlers and means RV ELKS :)

Easter Picnic

Although the wind was doing the usual thing,
we went for a little walk down at the Wenima Wilderness area along the Little Colorado.
(Is it me, or is this a jet trail worth pondering?)

I'm thinkin' this water is pretty cold
(melting snow running off the mountain has to be nippy)

Who needs a picnic basket when you have a SEE's BAG to haul the goodies in?!!!!
(Razor dog wants some too)

Mitchell's new weapon of choice.

So, we have ALL these eggs from the chickens, but they are BROWN and if you are like me
and were wondering. . . . they colored just fine.
I have very artistic kids who create masterpieces!

Gimmme a "BREAK"

Spring Break -
While everyone else was relaxing, going on cruises and to Disneyland, we CLEANED. First we cleaned our house - I mean clean! Then we went down and cleaned the dairy. It had been abandoned for 5 years or so, and I'm tellin' you, it was crazy.

Look at all this refuse - I refuse to comment on it all.
(Red alert for Hantavirus and all that- eww)
This is my brave brother

We cleaned inside and out
For the record
these kids cleaned their hearts out
and never complained.

Rewards?
Well look at these smooth characters outfitted in
Beals Retro-Wear.

And on top of that - there were hidden goodies to be discovered
always CHECK THE POCKETS!!! :)

Hoopin' it up!

Warm up Time!

He moves so fast, he's a blurrrrrr.

Maybe he should be arrested for all the STEALS

It's a tough job - and works up a sweat!

But they did well and can raise their head in pride for the great season!

The team usually only had 5 show up.
That makes for one worn out kid!
He never showed it on the court -
PURE HUSTLE!