Upward Bengals Field Trip

Katie's Birthday Extravaganza!

Our little one...small fry...rice baby...Katie Bug....is 5. When did that happen? The birthday began as all birthdays in Stuecker house begin - ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST! Then she had cupcakes at school. After school we went to the park with some friends. Then it was dinner, cake and ice cream at Gram's house. What a day.


Katie has been wanting her own scooter since last Christmas when Santa brought one for Sarah. A dream come true!




On Saturday we took Katie and a few friends to Hoot's Party Zone, then lunch at Red Robin, and then more ice cream at Cold Stone. They had a great time and Katie truly enjoyed the BIG 5.

All In the Family

My mom, sister and niece Sammy Jo came for the Balloon Fiesta this year. We also went to the zoo to visit the rest of the family:)

Sammy is the happiest child you will ever meet. Plus I wish I had her hair.

My OLDER sister....not that you can tell any more.






Sammy Jo had her first tortilla. Well, maybe she's had one before, but not the real deal from the Albuquerque Tortilla Factory.

Bestest Friends

Sarah and Lily

What does John do all day?

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Nana & Papa

Durango with Nana & Papa. My dad and Connie made the trip out to Albuquerque in August. We took them to Durango to show off our beloved vacation spot.

Sandia Crest

We drove up the mountain to Sandia Crest to see my friend Patrice finish the La Luz trail run. Of course we missed her by 5 minutes, but we had a lovely morning at the Peak.




Since it was below 90 degrees at the top of the mountain, we had to bring the hot chocolate!