TJ turns 10

Sweet...TJ is 10 already! How fast time keeps moving by and grand kids just keep getting older and smarter every day. TJ is such a good kid and a delight to just be around.
We had a fun birthday last night with hot dogs and lots of food to eat and cake and ice cream. TJ had family and friends to shower him with gifts and best wishes. After the party all the kids went to a family fun center to celebrate the big day. Happy Birthday TJ...you are a sweetheart!

It was also good to see Keri's friend Nikki who popped in for the birthday. Keri and Nikki have been friends since they were 14 years old.

Eliza Is Here!!!

We are so excited to finally meet, hold, hug and kiss our newest grandchild!!! Eliza is absolutely beautiful and perfect in every way and has brought so much joy to our family already. Even though she was 4 weeks early she had only a minor low blood sugar issue for a day. What a blessing! Eliza was born on August 3,2009. She weighed 7 lbs and was 17" long. What a miracle to have her here and well and Mom is doing great again...finally!

Melinda had such a tough pregnancy that the only fair thing to do was to have a perfect baby. She is a great eater with no spitting up or colic and she is easy going and a very good sleeper. Just what mom and dad ordered.

Now this beautiful family of FIVE is complete! Laura, Sara and Mom and Dad are just adoring their newest little one. Great work Melinda, you did an awesome job! We are go grateful to have Melinda on the mend and feeling better every day! Life is wonderful!

Happy 4th of July

We had such a great time at our 4th of July picnic this year. Debbie, Ondre & Jake, Todd, Rylie, Tyler, Taryn, Keri, Keslie, McKenzie, TJ, Emily, Ayshia, Bret & Hannah and Dan's mom all made it such fun. We talked and laughed and ate great food. The cousins had a blast playing and truly enjoying one another. I am so happy that our grandchildren really love each other.

I love the 4th of July and celebrating our freedoms and the love of our country. We are so blessed to live here right now in this moment of history and enjoying all the bounteous blessings we share as a family. No wonder the 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays!

Aaron receives the Aaronic Priesthood

On Sunday Bret ordained Aaron to the priesthood and gave him a beautiful blessing . The Bishop, Grandpa Dan & Grandpa Charles we able to assist in the priesthood ordination. Adam, Hannah, Jacob, Sophie, Grandpa Stan and Tracy we all in attendance. Aaron received lots of support and love. We are proud of you Aaron. Congratulations!

Father's Day

Dan had a very nice father's day complete with our family. What more could a father or grandfather want? Dan felt loved, honored and happy! It all about family and Dan is so grateful to be a part of our loving family. It was great to have Dan's mom with as well as Jason and Melinda and Bret's family. It was a beautiful day!

Cinderella Ballet

Laura entertained us on Saturday in her second ballet performance. I am so impressed with the ballet company. Everything is beautifully staged and professional. Melinda found a first rate class for Laura. The scenery, costumes and everthing were outstanding.

Alas, Laura was indeed amazing in her dance. She looked beautiful in her blue costume and her hair was in a perfect bun. She not only knew her dance perfectly but she made sure that everyone else was doing the steps correctly too! It was such a delight and I could not get the smile off of my face watching her...loved it!

Melinda did a great job with choreographing the ballet class she teaches and the children danced it well!

Sara turns "2"

Yes, that's right our Sara is two years old and absolutely delightful. We had such a fun birthday party which included Melinda's parents and it is always good to see them. Our star...Sara...enjoyed every moment of opening her presents of books, 3 adorable Minnie Mouse Pictures for her bedroom made by her mom, a baby stroller and two pink baby dolls! She was excited about everything. She squealed in utter joy and surprise every time we sang Happy Birthday and she blew out her candles and said..."I did it!" We had so much fun just watching her have so much fun on her birthday. Great memories!