Saturday May 11

Today we celebrated Riggins' Birthday!  He had a Jake and the Neverland Pirates theme!  He loves Jake.  My mom was able to make it for the birthday party.  My dad, Tara and Emma were also there to celebrate!

We had a nice Saturday!

Having fun hitting the pinata!

Mom, Jaycee, Rigs, and Memphis!

Mom, Jaycee and Rigs all playing!

Memphis giving Jaycee hugs and kisses!

Thursday May 9

Dear God
Please send us some good news about our families and friends.  Right now we are struggling with the news of so many bad things, that we know there is good out there.  Just help us see that good again! Please continue to give us the strength and courage to help our family and friends and for them to help us.  It is in your name we pray.  Amen.

Overnight, Randy's old hunting dog, Patch passed away.  Randy was very close to Patch as Randy and Patch spent many afternoons together sitting in the grass.  We all loved Patch.  She was a good dog and we told Noah last night that she wasn't doing well and he struggled with the loss too.  Right now it seems that we have just been getting lots of bad news, we are ready for good news and a new start!

In the mist of all, I am happy this little boy calls us Mommy and Daddy! 

Tuesday May 7

Happy 3rd Birthday Riggins Dean! You have been such a joy to our family. We can't wait to celebrate with you on Saturday! I hope you have had a good day buddy. We love you!

Sunday May 5

Early this morning we got a phone call from Randy's mom saying that there was an accident between Noah and Memphis (Peggy and Craig were watching the kids as we celebrated Prom).  Noah had landed on Memphis' leg.  We took him to urgent care to make sure nothing was broken.  The x-rays were a nightmare.  Memphis hated it!  We had to hold him down (took both Randy and I).  It was kind of cute to hear him say, "Owweee" when he would try to step on his foot.  All the doctor did say was that it is more in likely sprained.  And for us just to watch him.  By the end of the day he was RUNNING!  I think he is okay!

Once everything settled down we decided to go and visit Grandma Palmer.  On our way we stopped at McDonalds to get some ice cream!  Check out these two cute boys enjoying their ice cream!

Saturday May 4

Tonight Randy and I chaperoned Johnston High School's Prom! We had dinner with the other chaperones and then headed to the dance! We had a nice time and even were able to get dressed up for the event!

Me and my handsome husband!!!

Thursday May 2

Happy Birthday today to my Nan, GG, Nanniepoo!  (I think I covered most names that we call you!)  Nan, we hope you have a wonderful day.  We love you and can't wait for you to head back North for the Summer, but take your time because here in Iowa we have SNOW today!!!  Yep, that is right snow!  Stay South for a while and if you would send us some warm air we would all appreciate it.

We Love you More!!!!

Look close enough on the chairs and you can see the snow/sleet or whatever it is that is on the ground!  Just happy that I haven't bought my flowers yet for the deck! 

Wednesday May 1

Memphis and I got bored last night and took some pictures of him smiling at me or just looking at me like I was crazy!
Then we had to take a selfie of us!

The many faces of Memphis Dean!