Another Graduation

About a week after Peyton was born Amanda graduated from High School. Grandma Shirley and Grandpa Cleo came down all the way from Visalia California! I love it when they come to visit! We are all so proud of Amanda. Sadly it was raining the night of her graduation and it was of course outside so Grandma and I used our programs to try to keep as dry as possible. Wasn't really working. Oh well, rain or shine we wouldn't've missed it!

Way to go BOB!

Jason went to Washington, D.C. Of course he wouldn't miss Bob's graduation. He got his MBA from George Washington University. We are all so proud of him! None more proud than his beautiful wife Katie.

Donny also was there which completed "The Three Amigos", these guys are so great when they get together! They always have a good time together, even though Donny had his mind full of plans for his upcoming wedding!!!!

Well I wasn't there, thanks to my ridiculous fear of flying, so I don't know all the details of what was going on, but I do know thdy did get to go to a wine tasting out at Mount Vernon and even posed in some pictures with President George Washington and First Lady Martha Washington. Below are the pictures of the trip for the rest of us to enjoy.


Smithsonian

Bob & Katie's church

Their place.

JENGA time!

Bob was chosen to deliver a speech in front of about 10,000 people at the graduation and it was incredible!



Mount Vernon



Apparently Bob is never too far away from his Blackberry! I think he's drooling ;)

Cinco De Mayo

Well for those of you who don't know Cinco De Mayo also happens to be Yvette's Birthday. This year my Dad had a surprise party for her....and she really never expected a thing. It was so much fun! Even though I don't look too happy in the pic I did have a good time. The look was intended for my brother in law who really likes to irritate me as much as he can. The kids love the pool and of course had so much fun playing with their cousins. Amanda had not had Peyton yet so she was very tired from the day.....which is when Jason posed for the pic with her.

Confirmation

Well it's been about 3 months ago but here is Deanna on the day she was Confirmed as a Catholic. My baby looked so beautiful in her white dress. Mom was having a bit of "Mom moment" when I was getting her ready....seeing the white dress and all made me think of her wedding day.....the idea even now still makes me catch my breath. I was so proud of my girl.

I'm Back!

So it's been quite some time since I have updated the blog. Sorry everyone. I have a lot of photos to upload and so much to get everyone caught up on, however, my dear husband needed my camera for work and I haven't seen it in a while. I will be posting those updates soon.

I love all of you!

#1 Fan

Thanks to the wonderful world of Facebook I came across an artist to whom I became an instant fan!!! I thought I would share his newest songs with you. Now Jason's family and friends already know Josh Cassidy since he went to school with him and is actually a very good friend of his. As for the rest of us who don't actually know him I present his widget. It is located on the left hand side of this page just under the picture of Jason and me. Just click on it and it will play the songs. As I said, as soon as heard it I became an instant fan! This guy is really great!!!!

Announcing Peyton Ann

This little cutie is the newest member to the family! Peyton Ann was born to my youngest sister Amanda Silvius and Christoper Doud on May 14th at about 1:30 am. She was 7 lbs. 4 oz. and just over 19 inches long. She and her mommy are healthy and doing great!

We are all so excited to have her in our lives and can't wait to see the joy she will bring!

This makes the count (for Grandpa & Grandma Groves) 6 grandkids, 3 boys and 3 girls!