Birthdays

Happy Birthday Sweet Katy! You are one happy energetic child. We love your new gymnastic moves, your chickens, and the horse you named Sadie. She is mighty lucky to have you on her back. Grandpa and I hope you have a Wonderful Day Tomorrow. Happy Happy Birthday! We can't wait to see your new ear rings. Both of these pictures are pretty darn old, but they still make us smile. McKinnley we hear you got make up for your birthday and you are trying out for cheer. Your Mom had some mighty fine moves in her day, she is a good teacher. Sounds like your Dad made you a yummy Birthday Dinner. Everyone loves McKinnley!!!!! Grandpa and I sending you Birthday Wishes and Kisses. XOXOX

Saying Good Bye To Summer

Clark Doofs

This blog is for Kade. Here are your favorite cousins sending the secret wave and goofy look. Hope you know how much you are loved!

Kade you inspired us all, love Tyler and Grandma

Hold It Men

Only Jamie could stop our future life guards in their morning run to take a picture with the ladies. The first guy on the left can't figure out what is going on, but he has white thighs anyway. But Wha La, a new cover for Sports Illustrated. Matt you could easily kick their butt.

These are the days!

These are the days we will remember forever. It feels like yesterday that we were at Lagona and I had five small children, I turn around and I am a grandma of many beautiful beach children. Life passes so fast. Heaven lies about us in our families. We must hold each day carefully and count it a gift. This is from our Family Mission Statement written long ago:"We treasure the beauty of this world and our ability to laugh and be happy as a family. We want to be eternal friends. We must have the courage to act on what we believe and know to be right. We will be one to the end. . .or the beginning."

Matt was in my thoughts constantly. I could imagine him catching a pigeon, or doing a back flip, or loving to see the octopus that we found in the rocks. I look to the day when he too will have a partner.

Thompsons you were there with us. We could hear all your laughter, imagine you jumping the waves, running to the hot tub, swimming all those mighty fine swimming strokes. We love you all so!!! You are always in my heart no matter where I am. I can't wait to come out, or have you come here. Kelly keep a good eye on the plane flights. Grandpa and I love you all.

Abbie's Baptism

Yesterday Abbie was baptised. July 31, 2010. We are so proud of her. She looked beautiful in her fancy white dress. She sat so proud on the front row with her Dad all in white, and little Lucy. Max gave the opening prayer and he looked and sounded like a missionary.There was the most beautiful song, Jesus Came To John the Baptist, sung by a cute family. When Abbie bore her testimony in the chapel after she was bastised she metioned that she felt the Holy Ghost when the girls sang. I think we all did. Abbie you did such a good job. You are lucky to have your Dad baptise you! We all love you!!!

What a darlying 8 year old!

The 24th was fun this year. Emilee drove the Ranger and everyone had a squirt gun. The best part was Kim and Jason's sharing of their experience at treck. Grandpa and I loved having the Millers for a few days all to our selves.