Every year around this time there are certain events that mark the end of spring. First, May 26th is the birthday of two very important people...Mike's mom and his grandfather, whom we call "Poppie". Poppie was born in 1912 so he turned 96 this year! I won't tell Janice's age...I'm not sure if she would want me to share. Actually, I am not sure I know her age...29, I think. :-) Secondly, Mike's sister and her family also come into town from Scottsdale. (Chrissy, Darren, Emma and Jack) And, to celebrate the birthdays and Chrissy's visit, we take our yearly trips to the wineries...always alot of fun! We bring the kids along and they have a great time running around, playing catch, and wading in the creek...a place we go every single year to catch "Crawdaddies!!!!"

There is one phrase that comes to mind every time I think of the wineries and that is "Where's Jack?" This probably sticks with me because it is said/heard about every minute or so. Jack is our three-year-old nephew and is a boy like none I have ever known. He is forever disappearing and it only takes about 10 seconds for him to do so. He could be found climbing on a tractor, hiding under a porch, chasing the "winery dog", trying to get into someone's "American Idol" car (he thinks Fords are American Idol cars because the Ford and American Idol emblems are similar), doing his "hit me" dance for complete strangers and sometimes he is found chatting it up with other customers. Although this didn't happen at a winery, just today Jack showed a woman, whom he didn't know, his Thomas the Train underwear and then asked her if he could see hers....and it worked! (For those guys who might need a new pick up line).

Anyway, above are some pictures from the past couple of weeks. Unfortunately, Nathan wasn't able to come to the wineries with us...he was a little under the weather so stayed with Grandma that day. I can't wait to take him next year...he will love the creek! Mandy and Craig had a better time this time than years passed...they are 21 this year!