Family is in town!

So happy we have family that is able to come celebrate with us!

Dinner at Old Bank.

We took a walk at Bona Dea.

And went to the Lake Dardanelle Visitors Center.

Sahara and Jared got their marriage license.

We played games at the hotel.

Canyon's Party

Party time!

We tie dyed shirts.

Canyon ooened his gifts.

We sang and had candy bar cake. Yum!

Even the puppers got tie dye bandanas. Happy Birthday Canyon!

Down Syndrome Photo Shoot

Several families got together for a photo shoot at City Park for Down syndrome awareness.

Some are players from Field of Angels and some are new faces.

This guy is a former student of mine from 16-17 years ago!!

This one belongs to a friend of Sahara's.

Great little group!

Somebody is 20!

After a little Down syndrome photo shoot in the park, I took a few pictures of Canyon for his birthday.

How is it possible that he is 20!?!?

Everyone loved his banana shirt.

Happy Birthday Canyon!

Little Helpers

I have some of nature's little helpers with the Halloween decorations this year.  It's dew covered so it looks more impressive than it actually is.

New Job

Sahara was finally employed in her career field. 

No more Subway sandwiches!  

She has individual counseling sessions with the people served there, heads group sessions, teaches coping and life skills, and reports notes from all to a psychologist. 

Wedding Shower

The time crunch is on.  We don't have much to do but just get all the little stuff organized and last minute stuff that can't be done until last minute.

SHOWER TIME!

Maid of Honor, Hannah and Nicole hosted at their house.

WOW! What great gifts!

Even though only about half f the people invited came, it was a full house. Another 10 guests or so were to the left in the dining room.

When it was close to over, we did some photos outside.  I can't believe it's mid September and we are still having heat advisories.

Most of the bridal party.

Unfortunately, Jared's older brother will not be able to make it so his bud from the Guard, Jason, stepped in.

Mom is pushing Fall too soon with this outfit.  It was hot.

35 days!

The big day is quickly approaching!  I hope we can pull this off!

Thanks for the shower and gifts!

Sahara's 23rd

But of course we had dinner at La Heurta.

This dessert was yummy.

Back to the house after for gifts.

Kitchen knives and...

Shirts.

Then some super rich Reese's cake. Happy Birthday girl!