A Tribute To Lana and Emma

All of us girls that could make it, went to the temple the day that Emma Gibbons had her bone marrow transplant. What a great experience to be surrounded by the love of great friends in such a wonderful place. After the temple we went to lunch at "The Garden" restaurant in Twin Falls for Lisa's birthday. The best part of the day was when we got the news that Emma's BMT went very well and her little brother Ty (her donor) was doing great also. What an ordeal the Gibbons family has been through since Emma's diagnosis! Hopefully the sun will shine on them (literally and figuretively) and they will see continual progress in the future! We love you Lana!

A Quick Getaway!

Can you believe I actually left the house? You'd think I was agrophobic or something! Once Jeff gets home on the weekend the last thing he wants to do is DRIVE anywhere but I really needed an out so we made a quick trip to Burley. We stayed at the Fairfield Inn, went to dinner with our friends the Mallory's, let the kids play and swim, had a great breakfast at the hotel and then.....came home! Such an excitinig life we live. We all really enjoyed a little time away and being back in Burley for a little while.

You've got to be kidding me!

Yes, this actually is my "shy, quiet" child! He came home from school in the afternoon with a MOHAWK! He had stuck his head in the snow and then combed it with his hands into a mohawk. The best part was that we had the Blue and Gold Banquet for scouts that evening and he insisted on leaving his hair this way. Then after the cake walk, he thought it would be fun to do a face plant in his cake! Oh my gosh is this really my child? Well if this is as out of control as he gets, I guess I can handle it! Kaden, you crack me up!

My baby is FIVE YEARS OLD!!!!!

We had Conner's birthday party at Leo's Place in Idaho Falls. We were missing a few friends but he still had a GREAT time! He is such a social butterfly! He just LOVES playing with friends and thinks he needs a friend here all the time! He is so independent and does so much for himself. I guess I am moving into a new era......my babies don't need me all the time anymore!! What am I going to do? Scrap more or sleep more, maybe both!!!!

I can't believe it has been five years since our little bundle was born. In the middle of the SuperBowl, five years ago, during the Janet Jackson incident, he was born!! It seems impossible for him to be 5 and ready for Kindergarten. He is just growing up too fast, or I'm just getting old!!!!

Isn't She Beautiful!

My beautiful 13 year old! I've gotta be careful trying to keep her away from the boys for the next 3 years! It's not going to be easy with her looking so beautiful all the time and really coming out of her shell! Luv You Kenz!

Mel, you're HOW old?

The whole gang, minus Sarah. These are 9 (including Sarah, where were you again?) of the most amazing women in my life. We have been there for each other through some very rough times and will continue to support each other through all that is still to come. We each have a unique personality that adds a special blend to the friendships. Some of us drink Diet Pepsi and some drink Chloryphyl, some exercise way too much and some of us think that idea stinks. One thing is for sure, we all love each other a great deal and would do anything when one of us is in need. You guys are awesome!

Yes, Emily eats M&M's on occasion but she doesn't like the peanuts so she just sucks off the chocolate, asked if she wouldn't just like the plain better, "nope" she likes the flavor of peanut M&M's just not the peanut. Thanks Diane for the use of your house, hopefully the neighbors weren't too worried!

Back to School

Wow, was I ever ready to send the kids back to school today! Not that I haven't enjoyed having them home, I was just ready to put my house back together and have some peace and quiet! I was able to run errands.....all by myself......while kids were at school, Jeff and I went to lunch....just the two of us and I was even able to prepare a REAL Family Home Evening! What a great way to start the new year. I am enjoying getting back to a schedule, I know, summer will come too soon!