TGIF...

I love Fridays... and last Friday was no exception. The day started out with a field trip to the Shark Reef, and this Grandma (me) got to go as a chaperone. I had never been there before and I loved it... it was amazing. It was fun to get to know the kids in Kaden's class a little bit better too. He even wanted to sit by me on the bus, imagine. that.

After Kaden's field trip, it was time for Kate's Kindergarten Teddy Bear Picnic.
She is so cute, obedient, always on task, and pretty much "Teacher's Pet".

Friday night Grampa Al and I took Taylor and her friend Alexis to the Red Rock Stake Musical Night at Opportunity Village. It was amazing! To see hundred of teenagers on a Friday night putting on wholesome musical skits, singing, dancing, and giving standing ovations to each other and to the clients of Opportunity Village was so wonderful...It brought tears to my eyes.really. Jennie is in the Stake YW Pres. and spent many hours taking hundreds of pictures & helping with everything. The kids put on a carnival all day Sat. and had a youth dance Sat. night. Jennie put together an amazing slide show of the whole weekend that they showed at the dance...

What an awesome Youth Conference...and a memory these kids and their leaders will never forget.

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It's volleyball season, and the memories came flooding back when I found these old pictures this morning. Amy played volleyball at Durango H. S. and Allyson played volleyball at Bonanza H.S. We dressed the kiddos in matching shirts to cheer on their favorite volleyball stars...Aunt Amy and Aunt Ally. When Durango played Bonanza, we changed the kids shirts to match their aunties teams in between matches...bows for Taylor and all.
Great memories...

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This picture was taken 22 years ago this month, wow... on Allyson's blessing day. Church started at 8:30am and oh, I remember well how hard it was to get everyone ready and to church on time...Allyn David was at meetings all morning, so we were on our own. I remember setting all of the girls clothes, stockings and shoes out the night before, along with the "Quiet Book" I had made for Amy. That's our 1st Suburban in the background. I remember feeling so thrilled when we moved up from the brown station wagon to the cool Suburban with "running boards". Those were the days...

Howdy!

Our missionary, Ally, is doing great in Texas.
She loves it there and has been enjoying all of the rain! She loves the people so much and has been working hard. We are so proud of her.

"It's pouring buckets outside! I am a happy girl. The best part is that it's always a surprise. It doesn't tempt you with clouds and gray skies for hours before the prize. Just out of the blue (literally), the rain comes down like I've never seen before. It's wonderful."

The bike... Ally named it the "Heathen"

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Ally is a new Texas Longhorn fan.

Love this family...they take great care of the missionaries!

Ally and her companion helped one of their investigators clean their house and wash their dog...

Cleopatra and her son Kahari and Ally...

Birthday fun...she got spoiled with all that lovin'

The Klein Zone at the Houston Temple

"Well, I love you all. Things are moving along here in Texas quite great. I'm so grateful for the love I have at home.
I pray for you always."
Love, Your Missionary

Happy Birthday Jennie Marie

I found the perfect card for Jennie this year.
When you open it, it starts singing "She's some kind of wonderful,...yes she is!" I know, perfect.

Jennie is amazing, beautiful, talented, spiritual, funny, and some kind of wonderful!!
I love you...we all love you... Happy Birthday Jen!!!

Jennie's 11th birthday party at Grami and Papa Jacks.

Papa Jack treated us to a birthday lunch for Jennie today at Vintner Grill...It was great.

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Amber and Jennie 1993... the day Jennie got her braces off. Yes, she was definitely one happy girl when those braces finally came off. I'm remembering all of the orthodontist appointments. More than I can count.
But those beautiful smiles... well, worth every one.

Surprise Party!

Kathy, our wonderful friend, was given the most incredible surprise birthday party by her husband Brad last Saturday. We all had a blast and Kathy was really truly surprised.

Thank You so much for a great, fun, memorable night.

A few highlights...
Brio at Town Square for a fabulous dinner.
Surprise! Hugs. Pictures.
Purple. Balloons. Cake.
Laughing. Pictures. Presents.
Party Bus! Yes, I said Party Bus!!
Life Sized Tim McGraw.
"Tim McGraw Fan Club from Texas"
25 crazy ladies in purple.
Hoola Hoops. Beach Balls. Oldies.
Video for Kathy. (so cute!)
Bellagio. Flowers. Water Show.
Pictures. Tourists taking pictures of us.
More Laughing. Singing. Dancing on the bus. shhhh.
"Las Vegas" Sign. More Pictures.
Happy Happy Birthday Kathy...
You are Fabulous at 50!!!!

This is one cute cowboy...

Look at this handsome boy... Bristol's getting so big!

We love you Bristol

"If a child is born and raised in a home that is loving and nurturing, where there is complete truth about who we are, you can’t give a child any greater place from which to fly."

Amanda Bearse