Gates Gets a Haircut

Lucky enough for us we have a fantastic hair stylist right in the family! Donna (DeeDee) came for a visit and had her cape (cake) and scissors in tow. Gates was pretty sure she wanted a cut, and when she heard she got to wear a cape (cake) she was even more excited. She did very well and sat there like a big girl!

I just really like her facial expressions in the next two pictures.

Thanks DeeDee for a beautiful new 'do

splash park

This is a GREAT splash park in Euless. Gatesy liked it pretty good.

New Ball

We have finally come across a ball that this little doggie will not steal from Gates.... This is it.

Brandon and Gates!

Uncle Tucker and the Baseball

So Gates's Uncle Tucker is a baseball player. His team, the Coyotes, were in the playoffs this week so Brandon went to the game last night. The game was over at midnight, so obviously the kid and I were sleeping soundly... Unfortunately, the Coyotes lost the game, which ended their great season. Even though they loss, the man that holds the WC homerun record struck again! He hit a homer for all to see. After the game, Brandon and his parents and Elsy were waiting for Tuck to come back up. He came up, reached into his bag, and gave his homerun ball to Brandon. Can you read it? It says Tucker Oakley #34 Love you Gates!!
Now this made me cry, and I wonder if it made his mom cry, because what a thoughtful young man he really is. playing with the ball

action shot

loves it.

and now it is on display on her shelf in her room! Thanks Uncle Tucker, and Congratulations on a wonderful first college season!!

Kristin and Burke's Wedding

Where are all my pictures of the bride and groom? I do not know! Here are some shots that I did get, though...

Mark, Brandon, Steve, Jon Shannon and Steve

Andrea, Mallie, Molly, Laura

That is not the sunset, it is the DJ's area!

Getting ready for the sparkling good-bye

Steve and Brandon
Andrea

The picture I got of the Bride. Looks happy, huh???

I have ALWAYS wanted to attend a wedding where they did this! I wanted to do it myself, but the Fort Worth Club said NO!!

The Tech Grads!

Tech group

again...

You gotta love a bride that comes to party in the hotel bar after it is over!!

Teaparty with Scrabble

Duncan wanted no part of the tea party. Gates liked having the party with Scrabble and me...

This was where Scrabble was supposed to sit, and where Gates was pouring her tea... she was not the most cooperative guest...

Forest Park Mini Train

Brandon and I took a cue from some girls and went over to the FPMT last weekend. What a fun time we had! Bright sun.

No Free Rides....

... that means you, Bird!

So much to look at!

My, what a large tree.