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Worst pic of Lilly ever!

Visit to Arlington National Cemetery, Amaya and Lilly with their maternal Great Grandmother, Granny

Girls sitting in thrown, Aphitheatre at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Lee Mansion: 1100 acres originally belonging to George Washington was left to his (1 of2) adopted sons son. (Martha was a widow w/2 kids) The granson was 3 yrs old when he inherited the land. He built this mansion. His daughter married a young Luietenant and they lived here also. His name was Robert E. Lee. a few years later her ran off th=o some silly little war and the wife and kids went to Mount Vernon (Washingtons Mansion) for saftey. The government ended up with the property, after the war the Lee's couldn't pay the taxes, and it was used as a gov. building. about 900 acres were given to the slaves of the mansion to use as farm land. The rest became our National cemetery with over 300,000 heros laid to rest.

The girl in the blue vest With the "FIFE" is Amaya and Lilly's 2nd cousin Shannon. She has worked hard for years and plays quite well. She performed with the Virginia Fife and Drum Corps at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. It was pretty cool. Afterward we viewed the first ladies dresses, Lincons Hat and Dorothy's ruby slippers.

Amaya ties for first place in the Superstar Math Bowl! She is so proud to be smart! Austin and I were the only parents there so I took pics fast.

New tank set up wit a few new family members

"Goby" the South American Dragon fish -Piranna family

"Spot" the Green Spotted Puffer fish

"Mickey Mouse" look at his fin. This was a $2.00 fish to make sure the water was stable. Guess it is!

Yea! More of my roses.

Lilly giving her speech (as Roselynn Carter) and her class on Famous Americans Day

Amaya's growth spurt

New additions to the pet-in-laws!

This 8 month oldsilver Shepard still hasn't recieved a name (they just rescued her from a shelter friday) it is likely going to be Fang! The little guy is Spencer, 1/2 Chiuhaua, 1/2 Pug. He is a "Chug". 8 weeks and a brave, sweet boy.The bigger pup is K-9 Search and rescue to be, 11 week old Rosey. We had a total of 9 dogs hanging out and it was quite interesting!!!!!

Having fun w/ neighbors afterschool, my 1st yellow rose and the girls having a water day.

Amayas end of year violin concert

Amaya is almost in the middle on the floor level, with a huge smile on her face!

Watermelon eating contest W/ neighbors

My posts are getting messed up. Happy mothers Day! These are a few pics from Lilly's party!

Lilly's new glasses!

Girls with th ponies.

Chocolate is the large horse with the blonde mane. Amaya is learning a lot about how to care for them. Big Black is the smaller one, less than a year old, he is a nibbler but Lilly loves him!

Allergy test positive! :(

neighborhood kids enjoying spring in our bog