You say "Goodbye" and I say "Hello"

It is kind of a long video, but I can't resist. She's too cute.

Sickliness, Easter & Family

Steve's family came to visit from Utah for Easter weekend. We promise, Scarlett is not always so sad and sick.

It all started at the park. Usually she is happy at the park.

She was like this off and on all day (Easter)

Asleep, awake, asleep, awake (for what seemed like very short intervals.)
She got some serious cuddling by everyone, especially Grandpa.
She even preferred him over me sometimes, which is saying a lot for those of you who know Scarlett.

See? So sad.

and serious

and mad.

We did have fun though...

dying eggs,

and shooting bubble guns

and my personal fav...

and best of all the Easter Bunny knows who Tiana is!

30 Year Reunion

A few weeks ago Steve's judge/boss had a 30 year reunion weekend here in Phoenix with her clerks. There are 79 people that have clerked for this judge, one of them being Janet Napolitano (that's right folks, the Secretary of Homeland Security). There is a picture of her below in the gold jacket. Not all 79 clerks were there, but it was a pretty big turn out.

The weekend started off with a reception in the office Friday afternoon. Steve attended that since he is at the office anyway. Then he came home and picked us up and we all went to the judge's house for hors d'euvres (yes, I had to look up that spelling) and wine (or for us soda & water). My favorite part about that night is that there were Secret Service Agents everywhere. I felt so protected, not that they were protecting me. The food was great and Alexis had fun running aroud & picking grapefruit.

On Saturday, Steve and Alex went to the Cubs' Spring Training game where the judge had rented a tent near the outfield. This was Alex's first sporting event. I don't know how much she really appreciated it.

That evening, we went to a big fancy dinner and cocktail (again, soda) party at the Doubletree in Scottsdale. We mingled, (I mean networked), took a couple of HUGE group photos and had dinner. During dinner there were several speakers (Janet, the judge, Steve's judge from last year and some former clerks.) They were all enjoyable to listen to (honestly).

Sunday morning there were bagels and coffee at the judge's house,but we did not attend.

this years clerks: Steve, John & Sarah

Janet
Before we left for the big night

We just can't get enough eating videos (we know you can't either!)