Who's got "Bangs"!

Ellie has observed the style of having bangs, and decide that she had to have them.

3 Runners and the Dirty 6..... Mud Run that is!

6 miles, 6 obstacles and a mud pit..... ADVENTURE!

Before the Battle

The MUD PIT

Geared Up and READY TO RUN!!

GRRRRR!!!

Spectators Get Dirty Too!!

Diving in.....

Going ALL OUT.....

Really Down and Dirty.......

Nic and Kelly Emerge From the Pit.....  Triumphant!

We Came, We Saw, We Conquered!!!

A Muddy Girl's Best Friend..... CLEAN WATER!

The Spoils of  Battle!

Farmer Brown, Farmer Brown, How Does Your Garden Grow?

This year I(Ben) decided to get my act together and plant a garden.  I planted a couple rows of seeds: Chives, Broccoli, Carrots, Spinach, Cantaloupe, Peas, and Green Beans.  But, I have to admit I went to Home Depot with Daimon and bought a couple starter plants: Tomato's, Squash, Herbs, Strawberry's, and Cucumber.  As you can see Ellie has been supervising the hole effort, even taking pictures with an old cell phone to make sure I am doing it right.  She goes out every afternoon and checks the progress and sings to the plants.  Her teacher Mrs. Childress told her if you sing to plants it helps them feel loved and grow better.  Our plants are definitely "feeling the love" on a daily basis!  It's an exciting new adventure, wish me luck!

Brown Family Reunion

The entire Spencer Brown clan

The Ben Brown clan with Grandma and Grandpa Brown

A love that's withstood the test of time.....

pucker up.....

sweet smooches....

We all aspire to have a love like this!

Jay...He Spoils us...

Friends in the right places has it's benefits! Over the years we've developed a friendship with the manager of an Italian restaurant we like to frequent.  Meet JAY!  He is so good to us and the kids.  We've been going so long he's watched them grow up and celebrate many special occasions.  He always whips up something spectacular!

This was his creation for Ellie's latest celebration.... four gigantic scoops of ice cream, each topped with something to please any young guest.  Sprinkles, chocolate chips, caramel and apples, bananas with chocolate sauce etc.  The kids feel like royalty and beam from ear to ear!  Thanks Jay for spoiling us and the kids rotten!

Easter Sunday

Look what the funny bunny brought.....

Ellie makes short work of her basket!

Bakugan's..... The Easter Bunny really knows Daimon well!

The Spratley clan's Easter dinner, good times!  Auntie Kelly couldn't convince Ely to let her hold him..... It's a battle of wills and I'm not giving up hope yet!

Happy Easter from the "Brownies"

Grandma Teri takes the Girls to see Cats

Grandma's are great at spoiling..... fortunately for Ellie Grandma Teri likes to spoil her with Broadway shows...... lucky girl!

Show us your best cat stance!