Kayla turned 3

Yes it's true our baby is 3 years old believe it or not. She doesn't look to happy in some of the pictures, but it is because she doesn't like her picture taken usually. She had a fun birthday and I thought it was sweet that each of her siblings made a card for her and read it to her. I made her a doll cake just like my Aunt Becky did every year for me growing up. In fact my Aunt Becky sent me a picture recently of me with two doll cakes she made me when I was 3. Fun memories!!

Softball/Baseball

The kids enjoyed playing softball and baseball this spring in spite of the rain and cold. They each had a good season and did very well. It is enjoyable to watch them learn and grow. Joshua kept busy umpiring and helping coach. I just took pictures and hung out with Kayla.

The Golden Spike

We went to the Golden Spike National Historic Site in Utah on our trip back to Boise with Rich and Jimmie in May. It was pretty cool and the kids had a great time with Gramma and Gramps Harris while they were here with us.

Flying

On April 9th my brother Lynn and his wife Jessica came to Boise and took our family along with his family flying over in Nampa just west of Boise here. He got his pilot license a few months ago and is now treating us all to some fun free flying. We had to take turns since it was a small plane but we all had a great time. The kids have flown before but they don't remember since they were under 2 years of age, so this was a fun and memorable time. Hyrum is thinking about being a pilot now. The other kids just can't wait until another visit from Uncle Lynn and Aunt Jessica so they can go again. Thanks you guys we had a great time! Josh really did go I just don't have a picture of him. Next time...


Lynn and Joshalyn

Jenika and Hyrum

Pilot-Lynn



Shad and Kayla

Lynette and Lynn

Hollywood Party

My sister Mandee turned 30 this month and she planned a Hollywood Party at her home in Utah. She had all of her nieces and nephews be Paparazzi's taking pictures and autographs of all those who came and walked the red carpet. She as the guest of honor dressed up as one of her favorite characters and that is Briar Rose from Sleeping Beauty. I dressed up as Farrah Fawcett and my sister Maxine was another of Charlie's Angels. Josh was a fill in. He decided he would be Bosley and take Maxine and I on the red carpet. We had Jack Sparrow, the Pink Ladies from Greece, Bruce Willis, Ellen Degeneres, John Goodman, Angela Landsbury, Howard Hughes and Katharine Hepburn, Reba McEntire and even the Invisible Man. After walking the red carpet we were interviewed and entered the party. It was a lot of fun and a lot of planning and preparation went in to this fun filled event. I learned a lot about my sister Mandee that I didn't know before. She has had contacts with many actors and actresses including lunch with Joanna Garcia. Josh and I had a good time and so did our children. They had been looking forward to this event that has been talked about and planned for several months.

Dr. Suess Birthday/St. Patrick's Day

In the month of March we celebrate Dr. Suess' Birthday and St. Patrick's Day. My kids love Dr. Suess and reading his books or having them read to them. They also like St. Patrick's Day and wearing green and doing fun things associated with that holiday. I took this picture of Hyrum with a few things he made that go with Dr. Suess and St. Patrick's Day, but I want you to notice his embellishments he has added....the M and L you see stand for Mario and Luigi which he is very much into these days. I just love this kid!
(the M and L can be found on the stripes of the hat and on the tummies of the characters)

Idaho All-State Choir

Joshalyn had a once in a lifetime experience of being a part of the Idaho All-State Choir for 4th, 5th and 6th graders in this area on March 17th and 18th. She was one of 4 students from her elementary that was selected to participate. They rehearsed for 2 days at NNU in Nampa, Idaho under the direction of Henry Leck. He is an internationally known conductor from Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1986 he became founder and artisitc director of the Indianapolis Children's Choir, one of the largest children's choir programs in the world. He was fabulous and the concert the children put on was amazing for such young voices. They performed 6 outstanding musical selections. Joshalyn said she had so much fun and enjoyed Mr. Leck. This will be an unforgotten memory in years to come.
(Joshalyn is on the front row to the left of the diretor in the middle picture)