Panther Run

This year's fundraising Panther Run is meant to be a relaxing day in the sun with the kids doing a short running race to raise money for the school. The morning was sunny, then the weather started to change...

This is the start of the 6th grade race. Moments before it started it looked like this.

Dexter determined in the blue and orange jacket.

They turn the corner.

They passed Kearsley who was stationed along the course to guide racers. The grass was green moments before.

Dexter heads to the finish line. 

Dexter's friends Calder and Matteo hugging after the race.

At least some people were having fun.

Dexter pulls in third place for 5th grade.

After their race they moved everything inside.

Dexter gets his prize!!

60s Party

After Covid forever, we are back to going to school auction parties. This year, in honor of Maya's school turning 60, they had a 60s themed party. We looked pretty sharp.

Time for some fun.

Ready to party or get hit by a car.

More Fun With Susie and Scott

More adventures with the gang.

Making Bibimbap for everyone.

Scott learning about movie magic.

Scott and Susie wanted to see Bandelier Monument, so we decided to go! There are remains here of ancient Pueblo settlements.

Getting smart on the trail.

Moving along the trail.

Racing up the ladders in some of the smaller dwellings.

How many people can you fit inside a small dwelling?

At least this many!

Dexter in the shade.

All of us.

Moving on.

Noticing all the remnants of dwellings and holes that once head support beams for structures.

Getting closer to the Alcove house.

Heading up a few sets of ladders to the Alcove house.

Here we are at the top.

Checking out remains of the former house in the cliff walls.

Chilling with Trigger back at the parking lot.

Admiring the pop top of the van and the sleeping quarters above.

Sadly, Susie and Scott headed back toward home from Banadelier. We will miss them!

Scott and Susie a la Casa

Scott and Susie (and Trigger) decided to stop by for a little visit. They are traveling around in their sweet camper van, but convinced them to stay in the house.

Welcome to the kitchen.

Todd is excited.

We had to watch Dexter play some serious soccer.

The soccer.

Then a tour of the house.

Living room view.

And a quick hike up Sun Mountain.

The gang.

Admiring the view.

The whole crew.

Just the four of us.

Heading down the mountain.

Dexter new best friend.

With kisses.

Easter Shenanigans

It's about that time of year again.

The dying of the eggs has begun.

A fabulous design.

These two.

Searching for their baskets.

Now looking for the eggs.

The race.

Where are they?

The madness continues.

Egg admiration after the hunt.

Pulling out some of the classic Grammy knitted egg hats and basket.