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!

Whoa

I am so tired, I'm not sure I am gonna have much to say......
My wonderful niece and nephews begged their parents and me to allow them to go swimming at our community pool. Ok so they really begged their parents...they know I am a pushover.

Well for over and hour they played, they splashed, they swam, they ran around, they wore me out!!!! And of course, they cleaned me out of chicken nuggets and tater tots when they were all done.

I think they all had fun and I loved having them. Phew....I am tired now!!! Very VERY tired.

Night Out

Thanks to Uncle Mike we got to enjoy a night out with friends! Well I guess it's more like a night out with family. The Suns played and awesome game!!!!!! Afterwards we somehow got lost and found ourselves in front of Stoudemire's, where oddly enough Jason ran into about 4 people he went to high school and middle school with and the bartender ended up being someone Jen went to high school with as well. It was kinda getting strange there for a moment.
Overall a great time!

Hanging out with friends and we still can't keep them off their cell phones....

No idea what is going on in this pic!

100 books and counting......

100 books! Well she actually reached 100 books right before Christmas but she finally received her award this morning! And standing to her right is her very Best Friend Emily. Getting recognized with her was so special to Deanna. And of course I was the proud Mommy taking tons of pictures and gushing about her award.......made me slightly late for work but my baby needed to know she is my #1 girl!

And for those who don't know Deanna's teacher (standing all the way to the left in the picture, Ms. Parascondola) was also my 3rd grade teacher! A point Deanna is especially proud of!