Again.....with the catching up!!

We are currently on our annual family reunion camping trip. Because the grandparents arrived today I am taking the opportunity of being Avery-free to post about our whirlwind weekend last week. Our weekend was PACKED, we started early Friday afternoon and finally slowed down Sunday evening. You know me.....a packed weekend also means tons of pictures.

So here we go:

Friday we started with celebration for Kiesha. Without going into details it was a big day for her and called for a celebration of sorts. We are so proud of her and the changes she has made. She has shown tremendous courage in getting her life together and the fact that she has surpassed a major milestone was cause for celebration. We joined together with her family to have a great dinner to celebrate Kiesha.
Our guest of honor!!

Avery and Mekarlie....is this not the cutest picture of both of them

Me and Kiesha....over 20 years of friendship!

My girl with Kiesha's girls. I just love the fact that Mekenzie and Mekarlie love Avery so much!

Over 20 of Kiesha's family members came for her congratulatory dinner.

Saturday morning our day started very early. Mom and I (along with Avery)were participating in the March of Dimes walk for babies. This meant getting up before dawn, driving an hour, catching the dart rail, getting on a shuttle bus, then walking 5 miles!!

Me, mom, and Avery starting our trek......

and after completing our 5 miles!!

Avery was so excited when one of my co-workers gave her some bubbles after the walk.

Avery's first Dart Rail ride!!

We came home Saturday afternoon and rested for a bit but soon it was on to our next adventure: Kolin's birthday party at the roller skating rink. I have not been on skates in over 15 years but I was willing to give it a try. I guess after walking 5 miles that morning I thought I was invincible. We also had a pair of skates for Avery and decided to let her try it out too.

The birthday boy and his Dallas Mavericks cake made by grandma.

Me and Kelby!!

Here we go...testing out those skating legs.

Paul and Mekenzie taking a break on the wall.

Mekenzie, Paul, and Avery making their way around the rink.

Even Chris got in on the action and took Avery around.

We had a great time and Avery LOVED skating!! She was so upset when we tried to take her off the skating floor. She would start crying and try to drag whomever was near her back on the floor. We will definitely be having to do this again in the near future.

Sunday brought us to our family Easter egg hunt. My mom's distant family always has a giant egg hunt but this year it was postponed a week because of the weather. Avery was once again the recipient of a ton of eggs. She really has this hunting thing down now.

Going after some eggs.

Kolin showing off his haul.

Avery with all the eggs she found.

Kelby let Kolin do the hunting and then he just reaped the benefits of all the candy.

After the whirlwind weekend we were able to attend Kelby's last baseball game on Monday evening. Unfortunately, because of schedule conflicts and a very short season this was the only game we were able to observe this season. So needless to say we were very glad we were able to attend.

Kelby and Avery. I love the smiles on both their faces.

Avery enjoying her ring pop with her new hairstyle. I think the dog ears make her look so grown up

Trying to get a glimpse of Kelby in the dugout.

I know this picture may not look like much (and please ignore the crooked part in her hair) but what is really going on is that Chris was teaching Avery how to spit!! Thanks alot uncle Chris :)

Kelby getting ready for some action.

So after all that activity we packed up Tuesday morning and headed out of town for 5 days of rest and relaxation at the campsite. The weather has been fabulous and we are enjoying being away from the hustle and bustle of the real world.

I am sure I will have another ton of pictures to share when we get home from this trip.

Thanks for checking in on us!!!