..raise your right hand..

after 60-some odd yrs. of being a mexican citizen, my dad will be sworn in as an american citizen today at 2:00 pm. Congratualtions dad!!!

..see dallin run..

D-man had is first (this year) cross country meet on Thursday. they competed against two other middle schools. out of seventy five 8th grade boys, he finished 20th place. his time was 5:52. they ran just under a mile. he is going to give his aunt megan a run for her money! way to go d!

..lady..

while at the b-ball tournament, malie made a new friend. she found this ladybug crawling on her and was fascinated by it. she was entertained for a good hour or more. thank you "lady." you made our day. we will be back in a couple of weeks. could you come out and play again?

..nevada outlaws..

Mason is on a traveling baseball team. over the weekend he played in a tournament in elk grove, ca. sadly, they lost all 3 games :( better luck next time boys...
even with 3 losses, mason still had a smile on his face

batter up

leading off

stealing 2nd

ready position

..histoplasmosis..

{a fungal infection inhaled during the cleanup of pigeon droppings}

i am beyond fed up with these dirty infested creatures. we have a couple that are nesting under the eaves in our courtyard, and i am sooo sick of sweeping up feathers and their aesthetically displeasing droppings. they are disgusting. i can't take it anymore. go.elsewhere. you are not liked here. go away.

..5 am + wilbur may park = reno ballon races..

..autumn..

this morning you could feel it in the air. crisp cool air. love the colors. love the feel. love the smells. my favorite time of the year.