Heading Back

Well, they are all back. I always have mixed emotions about the first day of school. They really were ready to go. I feel everyone needs their own space and time to be themselves, have their own accomplishments, friends and activities. My mixed emotions come from wondering if I made their summer fun. Did we had enough beachy experiences, if I yelled to much, did we eat too many otterpops, was the video gaming out of control, did I go to Brimhall pool enough that my pass was well worth the money???? Well, I think all of the above happened, I just hope it was a good one for them. This year was hard, mostly because I know it's my last with a "baby" at home. I'm going to soak up as much as I can of this faze of my life with my baby and little buddy. The kids are just having the greatest time at school. It makes me happy to see that they are growing up to be well rounded people and looking forward to the challenges ahead. I love you guys and am so blessed to have some really AWESOME kiddos!
5th Mr. Mann

3rd. Mrs. Sherman

1st Mrs. Sloan

Bad Finger

Marcie: Mom, never hold up your middle finger.

Mom: Why?

Marcie: Because if you do you can't live with Heavenly Father and Jesus.

How the heck does she know the middle finger is bad anyway? I think my baby has been educated by some older "friends" ( or shall I say Jaden, Allie, and hopefully not Graham, he's too young for this info. as well). But I have to say, they did a good job at teaching. One less thing I have explain.

To my future Daughter-in-law...don't be scared, he's only 6. Or should I say-Darren don't take advice from your 6 year old son!!!!!

July 4th 2010 Woods Canyon

Graham: Dad, you should mess up your hair. You could get the LADIES.


Dad: I already have a LADY. It's mom


Graham: Ya, but you could get more ladies at work.


OK, let's hope and PRAY he dosen't mess up his hair when he's married.

Huntington 2010

I have to say, there is nothing better than a vacation with your family in sunny CA!!! We had just the most awesome time this summer. We stayed with Stacey and Mark and it was a swinging party. It was so much stinkin fun. Now Darren is obsessed with getting up on the board, so we will most likely be bombarding the Olsen's again too soon...but I can't wait!

Allie, Molly, and Marcie

Graham's "Santa Beard"

Surf's Up!

J caught his first wave with the help of Uncle Mark.

Now he thinks he's a bonofied surfer worthy to hang with the Huntington wetsuit crowd.

It WAS pretty awesome!

est. 6/22/96

He makes me happy

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That's what it's ALL about!

XOooxXooOXxo

Meet Me Half Way

The Thursday before Memorial Day Dennis and Sharon called with the proposition to meet them in Eagar for a little camping trip. It is always fun hanging with the Lovin's and the kids love being with their cousins. It was absolutely beautiful. We did some fishing in the Little Colorado River and decided we were right in the middle of a Jane Austin movie. I could have stayed there forever. It really was just the best time ( except for my midget tent that I had a panic attack in. I will be buying the "MOTHER OF ALL" tents for the 4th camp trip.) We all decided to make it a Memorial reunion. Can't wait until next year!