Vacation - Tuttle Style

This year we went on vacation with the Tuttle's. We drove to Durango, Colorado and got to spend the week in the mountains. It was a new experience for us to go camping. The campgrounds we stayed at were really nice and we met some neat people along the way. Our camp site in Durango was right on the creek. Living in Odessa it's easy to forget that there are things like creeks. It was awesome! We went white water rafting on the Animas River. Sidney loved it! It was my first time to go and our guide made sure we had a memorable time. He hit every patch of rough water on the river and everyone got soaked. Note for future raft trips - don't wear jeans! Damon and Uncle Charlie got to check out several brew pubs. Carver's was the best of the bunch. They make their own root beer and it is just amazing! We took a day trip to Mesa Verde. I am so proud of Damon for overcoming his fear of heights to take the Cliff Palace tour. There were several spots where the trail was only a foot wide with a good drop off the side. It's a place that I had been to growing up and I'm glad that I was able to go back with Damon and Sid. On the way home we stopped in Las Vegas, New Mexico and met our cousin Matt for dinner at Charlie's Spic & Span. Yummy! The food was great the entire trip. Thanks Uncle Charlie and Aunt Jeanie for letting us tag along with ya'll! This picture reminded us of the picture Gigi painted for Damon last Christmas.

Haylie and Sidney playing at the playground in Las Vegas, NM.

The bridge across the Rio Grande Gorge outside Taos,NM.

Lightner Creek in Durango,CO.

Biker Chick!

Happy Birthday Gigi!

New Addition

Damon has finally fulfilled his dream of owning a motorcycle. Can't say that I'm thrilled about it but I'm glad that he's really happy with his new toy.

Crash....Into Me

I think that 2008 will be remembered as "the year of the insurance claim." Fortunately, Damon only got a few burns to his arms from the airbag. Unfortunately, the people that caused the accident didn't have insurance. So we're a one car family again for a while anyway.

Ludy Melvin Massie

My Grandpa passed away this afternoon. It's a lot of loss for one month. I'm not really sure sure what to say. Just when I think I can't cry any more I discover that I can. Last week when I visited him at the nursing home he kissed my hand and hugged me. He was always quietly smiling and so comforting to those around him. Love you Grandpa.

The Job

Today was the first day of the rest of my life... It was great! I met a lot of people and remembering all the names is going to be a challenge. It was relaxing and actually fun. It's nice to be smiling while you work! The highlights included: going to the Diabetes Center for an inservice on carb counting (lunch was provided!!! I had 4 servings of carbs) and spending the last part of my day playing on treadmills and elipticals. Yes they pay me to do this! I picked Sid up from the sitters and was home before 4pm. I'm a little nervous about having to work 5 days in a row but they aren't "hard" days so I'm hoping it's going to be okay. So far I'm loving it!

Meda Rose Massie

My grandma passed away today at 8:00pm. She had a heart attack yesterday and was on life support. After discussing what was best for her with her Doctor we decided to take her off of the ventilator and she passed away in the presence of her family and heavenly Father. She was a beautiful lady and will be greatly missed. Her funeral will be this Friday, May 23rd in Cedar Park, TX.

Rachel's Wedding!!!!

Grandma Massie, Sidney and me when we first got to the wedding. Grandma looks great!
Grandma and her baby - Aunt Jeanie!
Meredith and Sutton.

Marta and her baby - Sutton!
Cousins pic! Who knew there were so many brown dresses in the world?
Sidney doing a little tree climbing before the ceremony.
This is the main house - gorgeous!

My camera wasn't cooperating so this was the best shot of Rachel and Adam that I got.
Haylie and her gang of little girls.
Jared and April.
Casey - wedding co-ordinator/stunt driver!

Meredith and Scott.
Darby and Sutton dancing.
Darby, Sutton and Sidney dancing.
Break dancing babies!