Homeownership - Building steps to the lower backyard

Before....Let the work begin.
Papa and Daddy going to work on the frame.
Putting the frame in place. Papa be careful of your back!

Mommy's Birthday!

About to eat some yummy brownies!

Our Squirrel family

A mommy squirrel had 5 babies in our backyard...here are 4 of them playing.

Homeownership - Painting

Peeling wallpaper....so much fun.

Primer is on the walls...

Almost done...blue walls and Daddy is putting the bunk bed together!

Homeownership - Mowing the lawn

Daddy's new toy...What happened to the days when new "toys" were video games and remote control cars?

At work.....

Mother's Day 2009

We spent a wonderful Mother's day with Grandma Dee Dee!  (Look at our beautiful lilacs in the background)

Lake Piru May 2009

Cousins in the tent!

The girls and mom getting ready for a camp-style breakfast.