Another Driver

Mason completed Drivers Ed this summer. One of his many requirements was to change a tire. He is actually a pretty good driver but the new rule is, all teens unless 18 have to drive with their parents for six months with their permit and then they can be on their own. So those of you that drive watch out Mason will be official January 16, 2011.

Vegas with the girls

Jocey, Carp and I decided to take a girls vacation after Jocey graduated. We ended up spending four days in Vegas. We definitely enjoyed the heat, laying by the pool and shopping but most of all resting our tired feet after walking for miles and miles and miles..... Vegas is a cool happening place but not like the tropics that is for sure. Good company made for fabulous times but next time girls vacation will happen way down south.

Rexburg Temple

A few weeks ago, there was a large fire out west of town. It burnt more than 30,00 acres and left the sky amazing hues of purples, blues, and reds. At little scary to tell you the truth but beautiful. My sister-in-law took this photo of the Rexburg Temple.

The Missionaries

Jordon and Mark are both out serving the Lord and we couldn't be happier. Mark is serving in Mexico and Jordon is in Brazil. We have only received a handful of emails from him so far and it sounds like he is doing great. The last time he came out of the Temple he saw green parrots sitting on palm trees....how cool would that be.

Braxton Baseball

Jocey's Graduation

I am one of the luckiest mothers in the world... only imagine having this cute of a gal, inside and out, live with you for 18 wonderful years. Best of luck in the future Jocey you will be fabulous in all you do.

Flowers from Jared. Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE that man. Happy 20th Anniversary, Love ya!

Joceys' 18th Birthday. We actually celebrated it at State Girls Basketball, but luckily she did get to come home that night and have cake at her own house.

Bayli's 10 Birthday Party. She decided to have a 'twister' theme party. She invited all her cousins and family from both sides and her best friend McKenlie, we had a blast playing the game of twister.

Pine Wood Derby. Braxton's car took 2nd place and he loved watching it race, well at least after it looked like it was going to win. Every time before he would race it he would tell us that it made him very nervous and he was scared.

As a senior, Jocey decided to take up tennis and took 4th at Districts. Way to go Jocey!

Our trip to Disney Land with Bayli and Braxton. Loads of fun, and several memories that were made, and never again will I worry about my kids being to little to go on rides. Braxton was a dare devil and Bayli rode everything except the upside down roller coaster. We went to Disney Land and then the next day California Adventure Land. The last night we spent back at Disney Land where we saw, shook hands, received and autograph and took a photo with "Fredy" from I-Carly. A true celebrity our trip ended on perfection.

Just hanging around the house; TV for Braxton and sewing for Bells.

Prom

Jocey's Senior Annoucements

Jocey's Senior Prom

Jocey's senior prom...Thomas Johansen asked her to the final high school dance. The dance was held at a hotel and was a masquerade ball. Jocey spent days making each individual mask for the dance since she is on student council.

Mason JV baseball for Sugar Salem. Mason's home number is 12 and his away number is 94. Mason decided on number 94 because that was the year he was born and number 12 was just assigned to him. Mason has been playing 2nd base this year and stops every ball that goes near him; but because he has grown about a foot over the last seven months his coach would like him to try 1st and out field.

Neighborhood Mud Wars

April 2010

Jocey speaking at Sugar Salem 6th grade D.A.R.E. graduation. She was chosen as the senior D.A.R.E. role model.

There aren't words to describe how precious that is.

And just a random photo of me, the mom.

St. Patrick's Day

Jared and I woke up Bayli and Braxton and neither one of us had green on. After several pinches before they left for school, I made sure that when they got home I had my St. Patty's green. You've gotta love St. Patrick's Day!