Dog sitting

My parents went to Colorado to see my little brother. So, we have taken their 2 dogs for the week. Nicky and Harley are so excited to have so much time together to play. Purdy just sleeps and eats. And, I'm cursing my parents right now for their early bird wake up routine. Every single morning so far Purdy has woken up at 5:30am. She sits in our room and cries until we let her out of the kennel to go outside. Consequently, all 3 dogs wake up and think it's time to start the day. So much for sleeping in this weekend.
They play so well together....they wear each other out....

2 Exhausted little boys

Mom...your lap belongs to me....make him move

Patiently waiting....

I wish they'd hurry up and finish setting the table

A boy could starve in this house

Kati

The same day as my dad's retirement party - Kati had a solo & ensemble competition for band. She played her trumpet in a solo - and an ensemble with her best friend Krystin - who plays the French Horn.

She received a 1 on her solo!!! She got a nice medal - of which I don't have a picture. Her and Krystin played their duet (which they only practiced together 3 times) - and received a 2.

I'm very proud of her!

My Old Man

My dad finally retired. It's hard to imagine him being old enough to actually retire, I guess that makes me feel older too. We had a surprise party for him the day after his last day of work. Below are some random pictures from the event....

Don't look at me like that - I'm not that old

2 men who have it figured out - they don't work -but their wives do

Trouble x 2

He won't be doing any of these things - he'll be at the casino

Only a few more months before she retires - and we have another cake!


And we'll invite John to the next party - he makes wonderful cakes!!