Dying to go back

About this time last year, I was frantically working out the details to our trip to Washington DC. I am dying to go back. One of the places that I LOVED was Mount Vernon. I really didn't think I would, in fact, I almost cut it from our itinerary all together, but after some convincing from Tiffany and Steve, we went. This place ended up being my favorite part of the trip, and not because we got to see and old army buddy John there, but because it was beautiful and peaceful. It was a gorgeous day. The view of the Potomac river was breath taking, and it was just amazing!

the beautiful scene from the back yard

Ahh my favorite people! John, Aaron, Tiffany, Ashlee, and Elle. 

I want this to be my back porch

I need to win the lottery, because I need to go visit again!

Dean Karnazes

A few weeks ago Dean Karnazes ran through Round Valley. He is running across the US to promote Action for Kids Health my aunt Jennifer who is the nurse at the school, rallied us together to welcome and cheer him on through his journey (FYI - he is running 40-50 miles a day for 75 days .. YIKES). Regis and Kelly are helping his cause by following his journey. Dean's crew interviewed Elle, Jennifer, and a few others while they were here.

Just before he got to Round Valley

interviewing Jennifer

interviewing Elle

In front of their buses, love how Tiffany is digging for gold!

A minute of silence please....

UGH do you see this:

Do you see the date? 2008...yes, I am now going on THREE years with out seeing my main man in concert!! In 2009 he was too good for Arizona, in 2010 he took a break (he did release a 3D Concert in movie theaters, but I'm not counting that) and finally, FINALLY he gets back to Arizona in 2011 and the stinkin' concert is on a SUNDAY!! 

YOU ARE KILLING ME!!!

I have told myself I'm not going, I didn't even turn on the computer the day the tickets went on sale to the fan club members, and then, last night was his first show of his 2011 concert tour......and yes, I have rationalized over a bazillion times why it would be okay to go see him on May 1st. I have even had my tickets on Ticketmaster all ready to purchase, but instead I closed the window and left the computer (mostly because if I can't be in the first 5 rows, there isn't any point to going...I'm a Kenny snob)!

I'M DYING HERE!!!

So, unless I win a $1000 anytime soon so that I can afford to see him in another city, this year, I will have to sit out, cry, and miss my sweet Kenny. My only hope is that his tour bus somehow breaks down in my tiny little town.

Spring

Ahhh, spring is around the corner. Can you feel it? I go out every morning to see if there are more green blades of grass, and to see if there are buds forming on my rose bushes. I have spring fever and CAN'T wait for it to arrive!!
Since we live in small town USA, everything is with in biking / walking distance. So we have taken advantage of the beautiful weather and have gone to the park on a few occasions. The park here is very nice, very clean, and very fun. The kiddos love the swings. It makes me want to purchase a swing set for them. Hmmmm  maybe the Easter Bunny should bring one. Anyways, these are a few pictures I took on our last outing to the park. I can't wait until the grass is green, the weather is a little warmer so that we can have a picnic dinner there!

 

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