Summer fun

Tubing the river in Colorado. A summer time tradition!

Crashing down the waterfall!

Campfire fun! S'mores, silliness, and lots of family time!

Summers go by so quickly. Well, the years go by quickly. This summer will never come again. Our moments are short. Enjoy every moment! Make memories, laugh and have fun!

Wow!

What more can I say? Summer storms lend themselves to beautiful sunsets like this one. After a summer of sunsets that were beautiful through forest fire smoke, this one is just plain old pretty clouds! God is sure handy with his paintbrush!

And the moon drops low to say hello.

Where has summer gone??

My reasons for living! They are the reason I was born because God's highest calling is being a Mama!

There is no where like Rancho de Chimayo for some yummy food and all KINDS of nostalgic feelings and memories!

We said good bye to some good friends in July. Sad to see them go...

Some of the most wonderful people in my world!

A beautiful rainbow to remind me that God keeps his promises! (And a hummingbird right in the middle!)

Elk, out my back door. I LOVE their sounds and songs!

When you are being introduced to our family, Suzie is just part of the introductions! She is very, very old and very, very sweet!

When all else fails, harass your sister!

The moon, out of our front door. Breath taking!

Summer is off to a great start!

I am the Middle Mom. One foster daughter still calls me "Momene". This week, we say "good bye" to another..Skyler. She's being adopted to a family in Washington! We are happy for her!
Jess taught songs and dance at VBS. One of my kids' favorite weeks of the year!
Including...the water fights! Below, Cody is laying on the hot pavement trying to warm up!

And then, a day in the city that makes my soul happy!!!

First, a chat with St. Francis de Asisi. All I want to know is WHY, of all animals, did the sculptor choose the prairie dog????

What huge eyes you have, my dear!

LOVE these 3!

And a day at the pool. I had to put this one on just because their smiles are so beautiful! This is my son and his friend, Hattie.

...and some pretty girls! My daughter and her friend Natale (Italian..no, I didn't spell it wrong, YOU said it wrong!)

Winding up a school year

State track qualifiers! This Mama is proud! (Seth isn't my son, but since he doesn't have a Mom, I fill in when he needs one.
Emerson congratulates her 'cousin' for a race well run!

Skyler asked to be baptized. Not knowing what her future will hold, she did it today.

THIS, my friends, is the man who was awarded News Anchor of the year AND Talent of the year. Pretty handsome, talented young man, I must say!

district track

Girls...1st place in district

boys...2nd place in district!

Great job!!!

both of my kids qualified for state!

A day (no, TWO) in the life...

My J-bird jumping in, against my better wishes!(she has been sick). She has always been my adventure seeker! By son with another of his "sisters" from school..miss Tracy. FREEZIN!

My non dare devil son loved this experience. Ugh..I liked only have ONE dare devil!

Never, ever had I been here before!

JD with his "other" daughter. We love this girl so much! She'll always be part of our family after she lived with us for 9 months. It was like a gestation period!

My kids with their Gonzales sister who is now at UNM. We miss you Raena!!

State Band champs!!! SOOOOOOO proud of them!