Future Dave Koz

This year Bailey has decided to take up the Saxophone. Since Frank played in his younger day, we had a sax for to use. Oh, the sweet sounds she makes when she practices. :o)

Balloon Fiesta Time

Entrance into the park This was the special shapes balloon glow.

Well, this time of year is always fun for us. Even though I have lived in NM all my life, I still enjoy seeing the wonder of the balloons flying around. This is the second year we camped at the RV park. We were able to use my Dad's RV and life was good. Our Motley Crue grew to about 10 families. The more the merrier. The pictures on the slide show are from the balloon glow. We took a shuttle from the RV park to the balloon park. Our group almost took up the entire bus. We even sang some Girl Scout songs on the the way down. The girls had a blast running to all the balloons collecting trading cards. Their collection is up to about 400 cards.


The last night we were there, we had the annual fish fry. Lots of yummy food including red potatoes, shrimp, shrimp and more shrimp, corn and various sausage. Not to mention good desserts. I did not stay that night since I had to get up early to go to my bike ride. The mass assention was canceled on Saturday and Sunday due to bad weather.

Future Mechanic

Frank has decided that MacKenzie should help him rebuild his ATV. He bought this thing completely stripped. It does not have a motor and who knows what elese it is missing. As he is getting parts ready, Mack goes out to the garage to help him. Right now I think she has only bolted some things on. Who knows, she may get into this car rebuilding thing. She has been willing to go out and help. I think she just wants to drive it and if she can help the process go faster she is up for it.

Silly Silly Girls

Bailey loves to make her specialty salsa "Boo's Hot Stuff". She has gotten to the point of wanting to do everything herself. I still like to cut the jalepenos for her so she doesn't burn her skin. Since onions is one of the key ingredients, and we all know how onions affect our eyes, just look at Bailey's way of dealing with it. She just gets her goggles out and no problem.



MacKenzie has no desire to make salsa. She would rather sit on the couch and wait for the salsa to be done so she can eat it. She was not happy when I was taking this picture.

Birthday at the Wine Festival.

Frank and I celebrated his birthday Sunday at the Wine Festival. This is our 12th year to attend. We actually had our first date (blind date) here 13 years ago and we have been coming back every since. The girls were at grandmas so we were able to enjoy the day all alone.

Happy Birthday Handsome... I Love you.

Matt and Reina joined us for the fun.

First Day of School 2008

My babies started school once again. MacKenzie started 7th grade three days before Bailey started 5th. Here are pictures of Mack walking to school. We sure did give her a hard time. And, a picture of Bailey the morning she started school.

They are both off to a great start. MacKenzie made the volleyball team. She had to try out. And, out of 45 girls she was one of 20 girls chosen. Bailey starts soccer practice tonight and is in a new age division. Bigger field, more running, more complaining.