Richard III, Richard Jr, Richard Sr, Dallin and Parker-The four generations of men! 

"I can not believe I am letting my LITTLE brother cut my hair. I can cut hair, but not him." Poor Parker, he has no faith in him.  

Relaxed and totally trusting! 

Dallin not so excited once it is HIS turn in the chair. 

Parker smiling while Dallin cuts his hair. Gretchy looks ready for a turn. 

THE NEWEST ADDITION TO OUR FAMILY!
After much begging and pleading DAILY from our boys, we broke down and decided to get a pet. Actually, it happened like this. Rich and I both grew up with dogs, and our boys wanted a dog really, really, really bad. However, we have been able to stall them by saying we could not get one until Grethen was potty trained, because I am responsible for too many people in this house and their bathroom habits. The boys kept begging, Gretchen kept being the stubborn, I'll pee when and where I want to pee girl that she is, so we went to check on a cat at the animal shelter. My thinking was that they are more low maintence. The cats at the shelter were PSYCHO! No wonder why they were there. The scratched Gretchen, hissed at Parker, and Dallin kept saying, "Can we look at the dogs now?" So we did, and saw the cutest little dog. He is a mountain fiest that weighs 13.5 pounds. He can be taught to climb trees, because he hunts for rabbits and squirrels (and will jerk your arm off if he sees one while walking). His name is Charlie! He has been a great addition to our family. He was already housebroken, fixed, can fetch, shake hands, sit, and walks well on a leash. He does not jump on the kids, but he does like to give kisses on the lips. He is a cutie!

Ready for some action. 

Charlie's favorite place to be, his big comfy pillow bed. 

Maya, Audrey, Samantha, Emily, Grace, and Gretchen 

Fun with Friends
We have been enjoying what little spring weather we had with our friends before it reaches scalding. We have gone to museums, parks, the downtown festival, family dinners and even an adult only night out. The kids and parents are enjoying each other's company. They are laid back, which we need, and like spur of the moment fun. Of course, both families have big church callings, busy kids (soccer, dance, tball, karate, etc) so we can only be so spur of the moment. It is great to have someone to hang out with, since we left all our best buds in NC, I guess it is time to add some more to the pot.

Karis, Audrey, Parker, Dallin and Barrett on a painted hound dog at the downtown festival. 

Gretchen & Audrey "discussing" the recipe in the giant dollhouse kitchen. 

Gretchen typing in the old timers room. 

Gretchen, Audrey, and Karis riding the locomotive. 

Parker & Karis playing with the trains. 

Help, I was falsely accused for eating and walking through the park. 

Papa & Parker cruising the strip.  

Should either of them be driving? They are BOTH grinning like little girls! 

The tram ride into the park. Crowded, yet fun. 

Parker, Britney, Gretchen and Brayden riding the busy bees.