Open your eyes and say CHEESE...

On a SUNNY Spring Sunday, I attempted to take a picture of my cute kids before church. It was the week after Easter and they were all decked out in their new attire. Russ has been trying to teach me some photography tricks, and although I am not understanding many of them, I do remember to face the kids towards the sun so they won't have shadows on their faces. Well, let's just say it was a little TOO SUNNY at 11:00 a.m. I couldn't stop laughing when I saw these pictures and thought maybe you might enjoy a little giggle as well.

I've decided I don't mind shadows on their faces, at least I get cute smiles and open eyes.

They look innocent and sweet enough...

It seems like whenever we are with the Ellsworth's lately, they are causing TROUBLE! It began on April 1st at Grant and Gavin's school play. I somehow ended up in charge of the refreshment table. I recruited some help from Kami. Next thing I know we are in a fight with some HUGE-OBESE-WHITE TRASH-WOMAN. She is swearing at us, yelling at us, etc. I absolutely hate confrontation and try to avoid it all costs, so I am just trying to ignore this lady and keep performing my duties. Kami on the other hand is telling this woman, "Bring it on Honey, you don't scare me. I grew up in Compton!" She easily out-weighed Kami and I put together by another 100 pounds. I'm whispering, "Kami, shut up! You're going to get us killed". Kami says, "She'll have to catch us first". We got out of there alive, but two weeks later I run into the gal and her boyfriend (who looked like he had just finished serving time) at Wal-Mart. Luckily, they were eating at the Subway within Wal-Mart and I don't think she wanted to put down her sandwich to fight me. They were staring me down and mouthing the "B" word at me. I was looking over my shoulder the whole time I was in the store.
Then yesterday we went to Garrett's baseball game at Gubler Park. Brent and the kids came to watch (we always love all of the family support). At one point I turn around and Brent is in an argument with the old, ornery maintenance man. He comes and sits down and 2 minutes later the cops show up and Brent is pulled aside and questioned/reprimanded. I suppose I should tell the whole story... but telling of Brent's complete innocence and how the old, grumpy man was absolutely ridiculous and 50 witnesses would agree... just isn't as entertaining of a read. Let's just say that things at the Santa Clara City Hall are going to be interesting Monday morning as several angry will be paying visits and making phone calls about the old, raunchy man. Poor old, grouchy man... I hope you get FIRED!