Home again!

We are back in AZ--Had a wonderful time in NC~ It is just so beautiful there, and so green! Tons of trees~ It just blows my mind that people have to remove trees to build a house. Here in AZ any tree that you might see, has been planted by someone!
We enjoyed the kids so much! Bailee is such a little miss priss, and Karter sooo smart! Emmie is just crazy rae--and Kade a little character!
I'm posting pictures of one of the houses we like. It's on the lake, has a beautiful view--Beautiful wood floors, and just tons of things we love! Needs a new dock, but since we don't have a boat that's not a necessity! Still waiting for more info. on it. There are so many beautiful homes there, and so different than what we have here in AZ.
We're really missing NC, and the kids, and of course Taryn & Derik! But we'll get to see them in June so that makes the wait not so bad.

BZB

BZB

We decided BZB (Bailee's) hair needed some highlights~They did a wonderful job, it looks so natural~ Of course she looks about 17 instead of 13--But we all love it, as we do her!! She's such a girl--I love it! We all had pedicures, and Emmie's was chipped off by the next day~It's been fun shopping. Taryn and Bailee are wearing the same size shoes, so Taryn loves it when I buy Bailee cute shoes! Ha!

North Carolina

North Carolina

It is so beautiful here, but my pictures don't do it justice! It's so green, and there are so many shades of green~ I'm just so used to AZ--And when I'm here, I don't even think it's as pretty in CO--Not so many shades! Anyway, here are pictures of Taryn's house, with her beautiful shades of purple--Also a picture of Myrle helping get the kids ready for church. I was surprised to see him combing Emmie's hair out! He used to help with the girls hair when they were little, after I bathed he'd comb out long haired tangles! It's been many years since he'd done that~

Bailee, Karter, Emmie & Kade

kora

Anabeth

Kevin & Helen's visit

We enjoyed Kevin & Helen, & of course Miss Anabeth! She is such a beauty~ She was fun to hold, I got lots of kisses from her! She loves to have her neck kissed on--It was fun! We are hoping they decide to move back, but "no pressure"---ha ha ha!! Anabeth just needs her grandma, papa's and her cousins~They do grow up too fast!
Tomorrow we head out for NC--Myrle & I are taking different flights, different airlines, I get into NC and hour before he does--Originally he wasn't going, but Taryn called and talked him into it~ Which explains the difference in travel plans! We are looking forward to seeing Bailee, Karter, Emmie & Kade! So everyone be prepared--when we come back to AZ I'll be ready to move to NC again~

Was it a bow? I sure thought so!!

The White House is denying that the president bowed to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia at a G-20 meeting in London, a scene that drew criticism on the right and praise from some Arab outlets.

"It wasn't a bow. He grasped his hand with two hands, and he's taller than King Abdullah," said an Obama aide, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Obama wished to demonstrate his respect and appreciation of the personality of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, who has made one of the most important calls in the modern era, namely the call for inter-faith and inter-cultural dialogue to defuse the hatred, conflict and wars," wrote the columnist, Muhammah Diyab.

Need I say more!

Sickening!!!!

Obama bows to Saudi King

Ok--I know I hate to put him on my blog/ but once again, I'm mad! He bows to a Saudi King??? Americans do not bow to monarchs! Bowing signifies submission to a foreign power.

Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, Truman, Ike, and JFK ... must be turning in their graves. John McCain, who suffered and sacrificed so much for his country, must be sick to his stomach.

An image like this before the election could have cost Obama the White House.

And today while visiting Turkey, he says:"Let me say this as clearly as I can," Obama said. "The United States is not and never will be at war with Islam. In fact, our partnership with the Muslim world is critical ... in rolling back a fringe ideology that people of all faiths reject."

America's relationship with the Muslim world cannot and will not be based on opposition to al Qaida," he said. "We seek broad engagement based upon mutual interests and mutual respect."

"We will convey our deep appreciation for the Islamic faith, which has done so much over so many centuries to shape the world for the better, including my own country," Obama said.

I can't believe this guy~ Has he forgotten the Crusades?? Yea, they shaped the world for the better!!!

Mallorie & Kolby

Mallorie & Kolby withdrawals!

Misha and the kids got back to Idaho safely~ and I'm missing them. Just doesn't seem right not to be getting bear hugs from Kolby, and see Mallorie drawing! Here are some pics I took on my camera!

Higgins Top Model

Miss Anabeth

The latest of Anabeth~ We're all excited to see her later this month! She's growing up so much! She looks like a little dancer. I can hardly wait to get my hands on her~ She's just such a pretty little girl.
Today, Misha and the twins left~ They drove to Colorado, and are spending the night there, before heading onto Idaho tomorrow. We hope their weather will be ok--We miss them already! I had a long nap this afternoon, to sleep through my depression!