Broc.. A BIG helper!

I walked by the boys room one morning and couldn't help but smile... Broc made his own bed and then helped Drake make his.  Broc is such a great brother, he tries so hard to do what is right. I am one proud mommy!

Happy Father's Day

 We surprised Bryon with this camp chef. He loved it, he even cooked an egg on it that morning before church!

 The kids made him a poster... not sure where that picture went. But they spent a lot of time coloring and making it perfect for him.  I am so thankful for Bryon he really is a GREAT Dad.  

 Happy Father's day to my Dad.  Sure do love him!!!

And just because it's fun to have a picture of Bryon and I!!! Love this cute guy!

Mom's 60th Birthday

I'm so thankful for a wonderful friend who inspires me... She helped me come up with this idea.  60 reasons why we love you! I gathered 60 reasons from all of Mom's kids, in-law's, grand kids, brother's, sister's Dad and aunt Tammy. Kristy helped me type and cut and paste it all together. It turned out PERFECT! She LOVED it.  Kristy and I also put together a DVD of her life. It was s fun night! I love my Mom so much, she is such an amazing example to me. I have never met a stronger woman of faith.  LOVE YOU Mom!!!

Backyard Summer Fun

This summer the kids have really been into filling up regular sized balloons with water... I love how they all play together so nicely!!!

Broc 

 After a few years without a sand box... we finally made a new one and got fresh new sand. The kids have spent many hours digging and playing, so very worth all the work and money.

 We also revamped the swing set with new swings... it's amazing what new swings can do... they LOVE IT!!

Our Gracie Tree

This last year one of my sweet Appleseed's passed away, not something I would have ever thought I would have to go through as a preschool teacher.  My heart hurts for her family, I think about her and pray for them everyday. In her honor we planted a tree in the flower box that leads to the preschool door. Gracie's use to ask her older sister to draw her pictures of trees and then have her write "this is Gracie's tree" on the paper.  So that is just what we did there is a sign at the base of the tree with that saying.  I will never forget her, I have learned many lessons in this  loss.  I miss her everyday.  I don't understand all of God's plan but I do have a testimony of his plan. I know that families can be together forever.  It hurts so much on Earth to lose one we love but that knowledge is the only thing that can get me through. 

BrookLyn's Blessing

Tenille and John had their little girl blessed by my Dad at their house.  I have never been to a baby blessing that wasn't in the church. I must say that this was my favorite the spirit was strong and it was nice to just have family there.  Michelle and Spencer were in Hawaii.

DANCE, DANCE, DANCE

Adyson had so much fun dancing this year at The Dance Est.  She just had their final show, she danced three different dances and did so GREAT! It has been so exciting watching her love every minute of it.  She was thrilled that she had a few count solo in the front and got to do a cartwheel in a few of her dances. 

 We are so blessed and thankful to have such wonderful family support. WOW what would I do without the support of my amazing family! It sure means EVERYTHING!