Mosquito love

I stopped counting at 100, bites that is. Mosquito bites. I have itched all day long. My ankles are all puffy, my back looks like an acne prone high school boy. All mosquito bites. I woke up probably 20 different times last night and thought "I really, really itch." But did I scratch. No. Did that help. No. Am I scratching now. Yes. Does it help. No.

Beyond the itchy body everything is going well. Greyson and I got to go out to dinner on his birthday while Jenn and Nick watched the girls. We are hoping to recipricate on Brian's birthday next week. I am pretty much swamped at work but I am actually kind of liking my job lately, which is new for me. We have started playing volleyball in Stevenson at a park every week. The girls come along and play in their playpen. They do pretty well until it is bedtime and then we have to head home or the crying starts.

We have new neighbors that are pretty cool. They BBQ all the time and have invited us over for a couple tasty dinners and then sent home a plate for the next day as well.

Greyson and I are planning our first camping trip with the girls. I am not too excited just because we are going over to the coast and it will be a lot of driving and I am not sure how they will do. But I will give it a shot.

later-
Mel

Grandma's birthday

I had a wonderful time, guys. It was great seeing everyone. Thanks to the sharps for the world famous hospitality, amazing cooking, and fantastic pinochle hands.

G

Trip to lincoln city

So I was thinking about food and how to make it simple. I wondered if Brian could be in charge of BBQing hot dogs and hamburgers since he's so good at it. Mel, would you mind providing veggies and dip? Jen, how about some of your famous omeletes one morning...Greyson for fresh fruit...Tim for his delicious Costco lasagna and french bread. Mom, maybe some giant subs from Safeway. Grandma, pie of course. Dad you're always good for malt-o meal and maybe some muffins or scrambled eggs. I'll do a crepes morning and a roast dinner. We can all buy our assorted drinks and snacks not mentioned above. Feel free to revise, edit, add or ignore, but please tell me what you're wanting to bring or buy once we get there so we'll have at least an outline of a menu. Thanks,
Traci

Noah's Second Trip to California

I wanted to put on some pictures of our sweet birthday boy. This was actually his third birthday party, but we hope one of the best.

Grandpa and Grandma had such a wonderful vacation when Stephanie, Nate and Noah came to visit. The kids came out to Sacramento for Stephanie to be in a wedding. We had the pleasure of watching Noah during the reception and drove the next day to Monterey so they could visit old collge friends of Stephanie.

We then came home and took them out in the motorhome. Michelle joined us and we had a very fun time where we are members in Elizabeth Lake ( about 1 1/2 hrs away from Simi Valley). The way up to the RV area is very windy and made Stephanie a little nervous. Haven't even attempted to have Grandma Sharp take this road .Even though it was much colder than we expected, we all had such fun, just sharing time together and watching Noah be himself. He is just a delight and what a ball we had.

Michelle and some of her friends threw Stephanie a 30th birthday, and the next day they flew home. It was Mother's day and it was just the best vacation we could have wanted.

Hello to all.

Aunt Chris, Sis/ Chris