...Took a little trip..

We'd really been wanting to see Zach play lacrosse so we took advantage of a few days Rob had off from school and drove to Charlotte to watch him in action. Let me tell you, that game is AGGRESSIVE. I had no idea. It was freezing cold when we got there (not at all normal for Charlotte this time of year...of course) so we bundled up and watched North Meck beat the harm out of the other team with Zach making two of the goals. I took pictures but even with the "zoom" on my camera, the shots were too far away to see anything. (I'm just saying....hint...)
Anyway, it was a fun night and we got to meet Zach's new girlfriend, Rita. Then we were off to Adam and Kristen's for the night. We had a great time with them all...the boys got to spend time playing video games with Carter and we got to watch our niece, Berkeley, take her iceskating class. She was the best one ...by far! Again, pictures were taken, but there is a three-second delay once I push the button before the picture is taken so this is all I was able to get. (Just saying..) Thank you, Kristen and Adam for your hospitality. We love you! And I just have to say that I have the most beautiful nieces and nephews in the entire world...

Our beautiful niece, Berkeley at iceskating class.

(note the figure in the left lower corner...He had a really rough time out there but they gave him his pink "Pass the Class" slip regardless.)

Rob, Adam, Miller, West, Jett, Carter and Berkeley

After Zach got off work, we picked him up and headed part of the way home to Asheville, NC to see Rob's sister and her family. We were completely spoiled by lew's (Leslie's) cooking and loved going to church at their branch. Lew's husband, Matt, is the most musically talented person I know and his band, LEWIS, plays all over Asheville. Check out myspace.com/lewisland.

Matt and Zach jammin' in the garage

We had a great time and appreciate all the fun, love and cookin' lew! Here's a picture of the whole crew..Matt, Leslie, Zach, Weston, Clive, Van, Jett, Miller, Rob and baby Dean.

Ok, now this is how we really look most of the time....
I think we scared the Baby Dean....

Prom with Eve...

A few posts back, I mentioned a little story about Zach and his first official date with a darling girl named "Eve". A typical mom, I bugged Zach for months to send pictures of the girl behind the story so I could see what she looked like...see what their kids would look like, etc... (jk, I think..) Well, many months later, they are still good friends and decided to attend a Mormon Prom night together this past weekend. She is beyond cute and sure puts a smile on Zach's face. Thought I'd share.....oh, and one more thing...for the dance, it was "jackets required" for the girls. Cute.

Zach and Eve....

The whole group....

Doesn't every guy have one of these pictures from Prom night?....