Youth Temple Trip

Tyler went to the temple for the first time this past Saturday. He got to do baptisms for those that have passed on and couldn't do for themselves. He was able to do the work for Uncle Robbie. That was a special moment.

Braces for Tyler

It's nice to have a son who is in his last year of Orthodontics. Shad put braces on Tyler this last month. He had to also pulled his last baby tooth. Already we can see changes for the good.

Tyler - 12 years - 7th grade

The first day of School was August 24th. Tyler has just barely passed me in height. He is such a good kid. We love him.

Summer 2009

It has been fun to have Carrie back in Houston. She moved into her own apartment this past week and it has been fun helping her set it up. After my vegetable garden was done I decided to grow the giant Sunflowers, they are fun to watch grow as they get so big. Amber, Dan, Megan and Brooke come and visit often. Little Brooke changes everytime I see her.

Disneyland 2009

We spent a week in California. Craig had a meeting in LA on Friday. Tyler and I went along.
We arrived on Monday. Tuesday we went to Univeral Studios. Wednesday we went to Disneyland. Thursday we went to California adventure. Friday Craig had meetings so Tyler and I went to both Disneyland and California adventure and did our favorites again.
We stayed just across the street so we had an easy walk to the front gates of Disneyland.
I think we have mastered the fast pass so we didn't wait in any long lines.
Tyler loved the roller coasters. He went so many times he knew right when the camera would take his picture and did some pretty funny poses. The weather was perfect and we just had a great time.

Kalaloch 2009

We spent a week camping at Kalaloch with Craig's brother Kevin and his family.
Kelli, Kyler, Bridger and Kimber.
It was a little cloudy thru the week, but not too cold. We made fires at camp and on the beach everyday. We saw a bald eagle at his nest, seals, a whale, pelicans, seagulls, smelt, and several other animals. We relaxed on the beach , took walks and enjoyed the sounds of the ocean. We had a stunt kite and it really took off with the strong winds and was fun to fly. The 2nd day there we caught smelt in the waves. One day right in front of us where the seals are usually feeding , up came a big whale. Maybe he was feeding on the seals. Quite the sight.

More Fun in the Sun

We have had a very hot June. Today when I woke up at 6:30 am to go for my walk it was 77 degrees outside. Now at 3 pm it is 101 degrees on our back porch.
So swimming is the only fun thing to do outside right now and even the water is warm. I am sharing some pictures from Father's Day, the children's Museum with the kids and I did spend yesterday making Salsa and my Spicey Sweet tomato sauce.
After a delicious Father's day meal of shrimp and brisket we showed home movies of when our big kids were little. It was fun remembering them at this stage of life.
Craig had meetings in Washington DC earlier this month and then flew for an overnight stay with Jamie and Trent and kids. He sure enjoyed his quick visit.