Mothers Day

Baby Evan (2 months old) was blessed on Mother's day, so we had a special gathering over Lauren's house, with his two grandmothers (Diane flew in from Utah),Grandpa, several aunties and uncles, one Utah auntie and cousin, and his Texas cousins (he missed cousin Colby, unable to come because his Dad was checking things out in Minnesota.).

Aiden and Dario think Uncle Dan is so much fun.

Whoops! Sorry Lauren (I promised her I wouldn't post this, because she thought she looked awful with no make-up on. I disagree; she looks way better than I do , and I have make-up on). I couldn't resist including this photo of me with my two daughters who are mommies.

and here's our favorite dentist!

Finally, Mark is officially Dr. Mark Ellis,D.D.S., graduating this month from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.

Grandpa and I spent last weekend in San Antonio hanging out with cute Colby while Mark took the last of his clinical board exams for his licensing. Mama Courtney was Mark's dental assistant. Colby was so good for us while his mom and dad were at the dental school clinic for a good part of the day Sat. and Sun.

Here's some cute things Courtney made for Colby's nursery. She did these very neat paintings, using the animals that are in the quilt and bumper pad material. She also made this cute bumper pad. I didn't realize she was an artist, like her husband.

another kids'(or kid-in-law) birthday!

Happy Birthday (26th) to son-in-law Walter whom we've seen grow from boy to man. Our family first met Walter when he was 18 yrs. old. Walter and Jessica live pretty hectic lives. Walter's finishing up at U. of H. (in Dec.) and getting ready to apply to med. school, while Jessica is teaching school. (Sorry, Walter, I had wanted to post a photo showing how you've gracefully aged since your marriage, but in my haste (getting ready for San Antonio), all I could find was your engagement photo!) Have a fun birthday!