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They're Free!

no no no! not the kids! they are mine for keeps! but after our trip to the dentist we are proud to say that all 3 little ladies are cavity free!

caprice had to have some extra work done to free up that tooth that has been hiding for years.

can you see it?

dr. beeson cut a piece of her gum so that the tooth can come down properly. yea! caprice will have 2 front teeth!

Picacho Peak Hike

climb to the summit of picacho peak at picacho peak state park. the hunter trail is a difficult 2.0 mile trail to the summit that begins on the north side from barrett loop and goes to the top of the peak. the trail climbs a resistant path typical of the sonoran desert. the route is steep and twisting, with steel cables (gloves are recommended) anchored into the rock in places where the surface is bare.

we started our excursion by setting up our tent and cooking dinner.

thanks for the foil dinners jaymack! they were quite tasty!

camp fire games and songs kept us up way past my bed time – which i was dreading by the way…the ground was so rocky and hard!

rise and shine! let’s get this party started!

our first encounter with the above mentioned cables – not too difficult yet…

we took quite a few breaks on our way to the top – for which I was grateful!

our beautiful yw in the glendale az stake.

more cables.

about half way to the top. what a view!

more cables!

the view of the parking lot from the top.

our group on the peak of the peak.

me and my fav girl!

more cables!!!

to celebrate making it back down the mountain, the girls wanted to play on the swings before heading home.

thanks for an awesome time kayla! you rock!

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Easter

happy easter!

sorry for the blurry pic, i don't know what was up with my camera yesterday.

alexis

caprice

ariana

ariana's hair turned out so cute! although she hated it, i had to post it anyway.

Can't Get Enough

i can't! i just can't get enough of my darling little nieces!

eire leigh, 4 years old and her baby sister,

ariah haileigh 2 months old

sweetness

lovin the sunshine

trike time

shhh! sleepy time

8 is Great!

and so is caprice!

she has been looking forward to this day for um... ever! yesterday she even woke up announcing that it was her birthday eve. lol!

here she is in her new birthday outfit.

!stinkin adorable!

caprice, you are such a blessing in my life and in the lives of those around you. you are always truly concerned of the well being of others. i was so touched by your testimony and i am thankful that you let me share it with everyone. your spirit is so sweet and i pray that you will always be so in tuned to its guidance. happy birthday sweet caprice!

love,

mom