Biosphere 2

I tagged along with the pies girl scout troop # 719 on a visit to the Biosphere 2 up by Oracle Arizona, which is about a half hour North of Tucson. It was beautiful up there- gorgeously green from the recent rain. The Biosphere was amazing and the pies were so sweet. Here is a transparent leaf in the rain forest area.

Aubrey in the rain forest.

Aubrey chatting up some nice little boy? Hmmmm... Click on this one and you will see these two are exchanging cruical information.

The Ocean shore.

walking up the steps out of the ocean area.

Justin trying to pose for me but....I gotta pee Nonnie!

I really do!

And I think the kids enjoyed the Physics Factory interactive show the most. As you can see from the rest of these pictures they had a blast participating in the experiments.

Sweet baby Jacob was just an angel all day!

The making of the Masterpiece

Lucky me!!! I got to spend a day with my pies. Here is sweet Jacob!

And Justin in a rare quiet moment. He has more energy than should be allowed in a 2 year old!

While I was there I got to witness my birthday present being made. It turned out absolutely beautiful and is already hanging on my bedroom wall! Miss Kayt also gave me a wonderful Van Gogh coffee mug-she knows my habits pretty well!

It was hard to say goodbye and head back to Tucson. I can't wait for the next visit. Thanks for the wonderful gifts Rachele, Kayt, Aubrey,Justin and sweet baby Jacob! I love you all!

A Visit to Nonnie's house!

My two granddaughter "pies" spent a few days with me last week, while little Jacob was in the hospital. My 4 dogs had a wonderful time while they were here becasue that old treat bag came out quite often. Aubrey was strict though- no treats without tricks!

Here is Lucy-roo showing off her expert ability to catch treats.

The girls got to come to work with me one day. My office had a going away pot-luck event. It included a pinata and Kayt and Aubrey both got to take a swing at it.

They were a big help picking up the candy once the pinata was burst open.

And probably their favorite thing to do at "Nonnie's" is hang out in the hot tub, with popsicles.

The days went way too quickly and it came time for them to go back home. Aubrey made sure to tell each of the dogs goodbye- she is such a little puppy lover!

It was back to work for me but I can't wait until they come visit again!

Random slices.....

Baby Pie in the hospital again.....

We just got home from a lonnnnnnnnnnngggggg visit to te hospital with Jacob. He is doing much better now tho! He was diagnosed with silent reflux, apnea and dysphagia. We had to quit nursing and pump milk for him that we thicken with Simply thick so that he can swallow it right. Poor lil guy sure has had enough of hospitals!!!

Grandma and Grandpa Maas

We went to visit Gma andGpa Maas a couple of weeks ago, the kids all had a great time and Justin loved tolay on the floor and play with the firetrucks. He took the pliers and was pinching Grandma with them and then tried to get the camera too!