Graduation Day!

Today Connor graduated from pre-school. He has grown up so much since he started. He has so many new interest. It would not shock me if he grew up to be a pilot, race car driver, police officer, cowboy, veterinarian, and the list goes on. He loves to draw, write, and count. Congratulations Connor! WE LOVE YOU!

Future Pilot!

Saturday we went to the Air Show at Hill Air force Base. It was the best day ever not only did we get to spend the day together we got to see cool airplanes. Connor was so excited that I don't know if he ever stopped smiling. His favorite was the stunt planes and the bi plane. He also now has a love for the space shuttle.

The Start of a Garden

We started a garden this year. I hope something (other than weeds) grows. Connor has been a big help with planting and watering. He loves to go out every morning to see what's new. We planted tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, pumpkins, beets, carrots, and red and green peppers. I am learning that this garden stuff takes a lot of patients and for those that know me... I am anything but patient. Check back for updates on how our garden grows.

In Loving Memory

As most of you know Nalla has been sick with a really yucky bacteria in her ears. Our options were to do surgery which would have left her deaf in both ears, to try medication that would kill most of the bacteria, but there was a good chance it would come back, or to keep her comfortable with pain medication for the rest of her life and she would go deaf. We have been watching and praying for her over the last 2 months and she is still in pain. We have chosen to take Nalla's pain away and send her to heaven (the hardest decision we have ever had to make). There will always be a place in our hearts for her that no dog will ever fill. We will miss you Nalla Monster!

In Loving Memory of Nalla Bowling September 24, 2001 - May 16, 2009

Getting WET!

Connor decided that he needed to play in the water...
I don't know who had more fun... Connor or Nalla

Go Brown Bees!

It has been a busy time at the Bowling house. We signed Connor up for Tee Ball and he now loves baseball. I also enjoyed being the coach. I was not so hot on the idea at first, but we had a great team. I would say the best team. All the kids were so cute and each one so diffrent. We even hit a few home runs. We also got our garden started, but you will have to wait for pictures.

Easter Morning

Easter is here at last! Connor had us up at 6 looking for eggs and then we got dressed in our best. We enjoyed a brunch at church and then a very nice service. The worship was wonderful. We then went to lunch and then home to fly a kite and ride the hot wheels bike. Connor is doing very well since we took the training wheels off last week. The first try he took off with little help after a few times he was going all on his own. He is hard to keep up with.

The Easter Basket!

All dressed Up!

Good Friday

Good Friday is a busy day at our house. It started at 7:00 with Hot Cross Buns, a family tradition of mine since I was little. My brother and I would stay with my Great Grandma while my mom and dad worked. Every year we would help make these rolls. A memory that I will cherish forever.

After the rolls were done the real fun started...

Connor loves to dye eggs. Every year he tries to make a Woody (Toy Story) egg, so far they have not turned out, but he keeps trying and then settles for a yellow one. The day brought many smiles and giggles. I hope I am building memories that Connor will cherish forever.

New Fence

We finally put up a new fence! It was a lot of work to take out the old one, but worth it. Here are some before, during, and after pictures.

We love the new fence!

PARTY!

Connor had a birthday to remember. Tuesday we went to the Aquarium with Heather and Rex. We opened presents and then went to Chili's for dinner. Connor loved all the attention. Saturday we had a few people over for cake and ice cream and of course more presents.