Tattoo

This past Saturday I was able to do something I have wanted to do for a long time. Get another tattoo that included the kids names. My friend Lisa was going to get a tattoo herself and asked me to go with her. So, we went to Lucky Draw Tattoo.

Here is Lloyd doing my tattoo. He is very good and it didn't take that long. My niece, Brittani, came to see and we thought she should get a tattoo on her very prego belly. It should say "Coming Soon". Just kidding.

Here it is. I really like it. The kids thought it was cool that it included their names.

Family Fun with Science

Jeff had never been to the AZ Science Center and Grandma (my mom) had only visited once. So, we decided we needed a family field trip to the science center. It was lots of fun.

Kirk rode the sky cycle for a second time.

Jeff even gave it a shot.


One of the rooms had how Ham radios work and email and other things like that. They had a screen that you could sit in front of and morph your face. There are 10 different ways you could change your face. We were laughing out loud let me assure you. Here are some of the highlights.
Grandma looks like a bug.

Jeff is lopsided.

Desirae is missing an eye.

Blake is from outer space. Now our suspicions have been confirmed.

Fun with Science

On Desirae's birthday we went to the AZ Science Center. They have a lego exhibit going on. It was lots of fun. Not to mention all the other things they have there. They have a great weather show and lots of hands on things to try. They show how many science theories work. The kids go from one spot to the next trying everything.

Yes, the dragon is made out of legos. I was tempted to take just one lego out and see what happened.

One of the other exhibits was the sky cycle. It was on a cable one floor up with a net underneath (of course). It showed with a correct placement of the center of gravity you could ride a bike on a "tightrope". Not everyone could try it because you had to be a certain height to be able to reach the petals. Also some weren't real happy with being one flight up. Here is Travis concentrating real hard.

Bailey theory is the faster you petal the less it moves side to side.

Desirae is jousting with great determination.

Desirae is the Queen (it was her birthday of course) and Zach is the Dragon.

The whole royal bunch of them. Ryan, Blake and David are the dragons. Travis and Zach are the knights and Desirae is the Queen. Kirk is the 13 year old being cool. Btw the stain glass window behind them is made out of legos also.

Another great cake!

Most of you know that Jeff is very artistic. He does the birthday cakes just about every year. Here is the lastest. It's Desirae's Hello Kitty cake. She loved it.

7 going on 17

Desirae turned 7 on the 1st of July. Here are 7 pics of her to celebrate.

Who needs toys when you have a box?!

What are big brothers for?

She picked out her outfit for the day. She loves the orange hat (thanks Sandy). Hanging out with her buddy Zach.

One of our favorite places...the zoo of course. She is making sure that Toni doesn't get lost.

Being a good citizen. Picking up trash at a local park. A girl must dress for every occasion.

Ride em' cowgirl!!

Here she is all 7 years of her. She is a good girl. She is of course full of drama like most girls. Jeff told me that he can't wait until she gets out of this phase. I told him its not a phase. She is a girl and just wait...