Kaela's Playing Soccer Again

Kaela and Emm being silly!

Emma Got Glasses

Cute little Emma has a slight lazy eye. The doctor suggested she wear glasses to help strengthen it.

Sunday Night Treats

Sunday night treats have always been a tradition, but now with the Temple Jubilee preparation, the treats have gotten even better. The kids have been practicing their dance at Sandlin's on Sunday nights and Julie and I have started making treats for them. It's fun to see how much they enjoy it.

Anna and Kaela have loved all the kitchen time. Their little Hawaiian aprons have come in quite handy!

The J-Dog's Birthday

Jordan turned 14 today! He is an amazing kid! We love you Jord.

Grandma B came with her bag of goodies, which the kids always love.

Our "cousin" Cam was over to enjoy the celebration with us.

Emma loves her Grandma B and so do we!

Kaela's present to Jord was a homemade card with a balloon on it and $5 inside.

Anna's made him a card too, and gave him a little more cash for his stash.

Grandma S and Grandpa J came for birthday cake. Their card was stuffed with greens, as usual. The kids' faces always light up when they see it.

On my day of 3 lacrosse games, 2 volleyball games and 1 dance competition (plus Troy was out of town) I forgot to get the birthday candles, so we had to settle for a popsickle stick instead. It was perfect, though, for the boy that has always loved fire! It smelt good too!

The gang singing him the song!! Matt was missing in-action that day. He'd decided that he'd rather go to his room than help with dinner and clean up.

By the way, his shirt says "united" in Greek. It's the Alta lacrosse shirt for 2009.

Emma decided to take the documenting into her own hands. It's nice to have proof that I'm part of the family. It's easy to forget who's behind the camera.

Grandma S loves the little ones. She spent over an hour looking through scrapbooks with the kids. They love that kind of attention. Thanks Grandma S!

Birthday Boy! What a handsome brute!! Nice smile too!

Jordan's Lunchtime Birthday Surprise

Jord wasn't so sure about all those balloons in the cafeteria.

I think he was kind of embarrassed, but was a good sport anyway.

At least the Big Daddy's Garlic Chicken Pizza was good. Thanks for puting up with me Jord.

Neighborhood Fun

Chatting on our porch. Terilee looks as good as ever!

Kinnon planning the YM/YW fundraiser bash

Adam Gleason giving Kaela, myself (still in my running clothes) & Anna a ride around the block

Julie Sandlin looking like the Wyoming girl she is

Miss Draper, oh, I mean Kaela, loving every minute of it

Troy's always hamming it up. He's so fun!

The kids racing Julie Sandlin on the Rhino

Troy thought Kinnon's dirt bike was pretty cool. So did Robyn Price (too bad I didn't get a pic of her on it!)

Anna, Bridger, Emma, Ellie, Griffin, Jessa, Ireland, & Keaton

The Sandlins are always sharing their toys

Matt & Perry and their buds raced around the block. We had to remind them of the speed limit

I took a turn driving the Rhino. Hold on for dear life!

Co-ed Volleyball

Here's Jordan's team (minus Tyson). Nice shirts guys!

Sweet serve Jord. At least I got him smiling!

Matt is playing co-ed volleyball too. Here's him and a few of his buds.

Anna 4th grade Utah Program

Anna's part in the program was "Miss Utah". We altered a dress from a wedding last year for her to wear. Just wish I could have been there to do her hair. Dad did pretty dang good getting there and taking pictures.
He was a super "Mr. Mom" that week!

Looks like she's got the wave down.

Easter With Out Me

Dad was holding down the fort while I was in Hawaii. He did a great job and the kids seemed to have a fun Easter. He was even so kind as to take some pics for me. Here are some of them.

Not sure why Matt wasn't dressed for the occassion.

The girls' new Easter dresses. I was told skirts this year.

"No dresses", Anna said.

Just wish I could have been there to do their hair.

Love this pic! Great backdrop for the pic Dad.