May 2008


For this Memorial Day Weekend, we went to Belton, TX to visit Amanda’s little brother, Chris. While we were there, we went to a huge waterpark–Schlitterbahn– and we went to Belton Lake with the dogs. We had a great visit, and Ciara got to meet her cousins, Shane and Chewy, pictured below.

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Shane and Ciara. Shane is 5 years old and between 110 and 120 pounds. Ciara is 5 months and 45 pounds–one chomp if Shane were that kind of animal!
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Shane, Chewey, and Ciara. Ciara thought that was SO funny!
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Brian and Ciara at the lake–Ciara likes to swim, but not for long.

Below is a picture of Brian’s mom, Sue/Susan/Susie. Sue is going through a medical crisis right now and needs thoughts and prayers in droves. She has a positive attitude and a fantastic spirit and will get through this difficult time. Sue loves being outdoors, so the picture below is absolutely appropriate while she is going through treatment–the serenity of it is both a psychological and physical salve, and Sue looks healthier and more radiant than ever. May it remind her of times to come, and help her–and all of us–through this difficult time. Thanks for your support!

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This weekend we went on a hike to the top of “A Mountain” in Las Cruces (3.5 miles roundtrip), and to Caballo Lake near T or C, NM. The weather was great for both adventures, and Ciara loved playing in the water.

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