The Next best thing.....

 

                                                           SON'S-IN-LAW!

So easily entertained!

The Trek of a Lifetime....

....it has been said, "Don't judge a man until you have walked two moons in his moccasins." We only walked three days along the Mormon Immigrant Trail and have gained such a greater appreciation for those who have gone before us- for their lives, their faith and their willingness to sacrifice it all for their religious convictions.

I (heart) N Y

Corey and Megan and I had an awesome week in New York City! It was the perfect "senior trip" for Megan and for us. A great time to spend together before taking Megan to college. We packed in so much fun everyday....Some highlights were biking through Central Park, spending time at Ellis Island, Canal Street, Little Italy, Greenwich Village, shopping on 5th Avenue, eating great food, and we saw 3 Broadway musicals.....Wicked-the best, even the third time, 9 to 5 -hilarious, and Jersey Boys-great music!!! Megan just loved the big city life!!

Lazy days of summer.....

So, what happened to May, June and half of July??? We have celebrated 5 birthdays, Mother's and Father's Day, 2 graduations, 2 national holidays, had Jana and her husband move home, and Megan move to Provo, backpacked with the 4th year girls for our church's Girls Camp, made many trips to SF and Merced to be with Corey's mom during her back surgery and recovery, attended my sister Susan's wedding, planning Erin and Chance's wedding, and have actually even managed to spend time pool-side and at the beach. I love summer but it is just passing much too quickly! We are now preparing to go on a reenactment of a pioneer handcart trek with 300+ youth and adults from our church. We get to spend 3 days (and nights) on the trail dressed in authentic clothing (except for my hiking shoes!) pushing a handcart for about 20 miles up in the Sierras. It should be a real adventure-both physically and spiritually.

Our "Baby" turns 14!!!

How did this happen....it truly was just a short time ago that we brought home this adorable baby girl from the hospital. She was from that moment on loved by everyone....a friend to everyone she meets.

Our great friend Patrick Kelly turned 14 this week as well....

.....she can quote from "THE OFFICE" like a champion!

Love that school spirit!!!