Meet our new family member!

Neco

He is such a funny dog!
He loves to wrap his head around her neck!

Well, we finally broke down and let Lexi get a dog! I can't believe I am letting a dog live in my house! He is such a sweetie though, we couldn't have gotten a better dog. Lexi searched all over the internet trying to find the dog that had the conditions I set up, which were; it had to be potty trained and couldn't shed. One night Lance took her to the shelter and found Neco. He had been there for only a week, so we were very lucky. He is a shih Tzu, and the calmest dog ever. I have only heard him bark once in 3 weeks! Lexi is ecstatic! Lance and I said that we are in her good graces for years to come! She did use the only child speech to try and sway me. It must have worked a little bit!

Beatty Family Reunion!!!

We had so much fun at the reunion. I was in charge of it this year and I tried to plan a fun filled few days. We hung out with all the kids, went to Yuba lake, and had our own Beatty olympics. We had a 5k run and an outdoor movie night. The kids won prizes and played lots of games. Thanks to grandma and grandpa for the use of their house. We set up tents and trailers and some even slept in the tree house. I hope everyone had a good time and look forward to next year for more fun!!!!

4-wheeling fun!

Lexi and Lance
Trisha and Mom

I was cold!!!!!

Lexi and Trish

Lance having a blast!

In loving memory of Grandma Clove

My mom and I
My Uncle David, my mom,
Aunt Cynthia, Aunt Michelle, and Aunt Phillis


Lexi and I

Grandpa and Grandma Clove

My grandma passed away this May. She was such a wonderful woman. I was able to go see her a week before she passed and am so grateful that I had that opportunity to spend some time with her. She was such a loving grandma. I have many wonderful memories of her. She was a very classy woman. One of her favorite times was Christmas. She loved to decorate her house and always had a different tree every year. (I know where my mom gets that from)! She will be missed deeply, but I know that we will be together again and that she had a wonderful reunion with her loved ones.

Hope of America!

The kids were made up as the Flag

Lexi got to participate in the program of Hope of America. It was a fun night to be a part of. She had a lot of fun. It is a big production that involves many schools throughout the county. It is all the 5th graders in those schools.

Lexi's Dance recital

Lexi with her dance teacher Candice!

Lexi with her cousin Jenna
Performing from the musical Annie!

Performing "one" from "A Chorus Line"

Lexi has loved her dance class this year! I just love her teacher Candice! She just has a way with the girls that makes them love to dance. She does such a good job with the choreography. Her classes performed the BEST!

Lexi's Orchestra Recital

Lexi and her cousin Andrew
Lexi and mom
Lexi with her Violin
Lexi performed with her schools orchestra. She seems to be liking the violin. We just need to get her to practice more!

Lexi's Sleepover!

Lexi has such good friends here! They seem to have a blast with each other. I am so glad that she has been able to make such good close friends here!

Catch up time!

Happy Birthday Lance!

Lance celebrated his 37th birthday on Jan. 20th! He went sking with Lexi and his brother John. He said that it was just beautiful and perfect up away from the inversion. I made him a homemade German Chocolate cake which is his favorite. I have to admit, it was really, really good, and really fattening!

I have been so busy lately that I haven't been able to keep up with blogging.

We had a wonderful holiday season and I can't believe that Jan. is almost over. I am extremely ready for Spring!! I know I have a few months yet, but I can dream of the warm sun on my face. I guess I'll have to just go skiing with Lance and Lexi next time, to get a little bit of sun!