Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Graduation

What a fabulous weekend we had celebrating Mary's Graduation in Rexburg, ID. We got to have Choo-choo Grandma (my Grandma, named choo-choo because of the trains the kids hear while visiting in Laramie) along for the ride - thank goodness - she was a great driver's companion, helping us stay awake. It was a great excuse for a family reunion.

We stayed at my cousin's Kariesa & Jared's home in Idaho Falls and had a BLAST. They were such fabulous hosts and had us laughing the entire time. It was a much needed weekend to be together - filled with food, family and FUN!

Great Grandma Alley got to meet Emily & John's son, Johhny -
a much anticipated meeting as he is a little piece of John & the first grandchild
to carry the Alley name :).
Rocking it out with Kariesa
During the family wiffle-ball game - "Anna come on, give me a ride to home base."

Luke, hitting his home run! We played with the sweetest bats. Jared makes these fiberglass bats called Moonshot Bats. They are light, but super sturdy.
W e were all addicted after playing with them.
www.moonshotbat.com
Man, we love this sweet Johnny-BoyBlake flying with Anna

Mom wins "best sport," letting her kids launch her in the pool!!!
The question of the weekend..."Kali, do you want Anna or Mama to ______ (buckle, play, do hair)." And the answer was always...
Anna!

For different look at the weekend check out Luke & Mary's blog www.maryandlukealley.blogspot.com
That is the last time we give Luke a CD with every picture taken over the weekend.
Seriously, brother. Last time.


Way to go, Mary!

5 comments:

Kariesa said...

Loved having you stay with us. Please come again soon! Sure love ya!

Mom Alley said...

Thank you for driving all the way from Parker, picking up your Grandma, loving your family and for picking appropriate pictures. Love You soooooooooooooo much.

Emily said...

I second mom's comments about appropriate pictures (ahem -- LUKE!). It was wonderful to see you, as always. And thanks for a copy of the pictures, Steve-o! See you in a month, Jules!

Jeanne Alley said...

Amen to withholding from Luke a CD with all pictures taken. Will he ever outgrow his teasing personality? Love him anyway. It was a wonderful few days. Grandma Alley

Amanda B. said...

Cute pictures. Looks like such a fun time.