Happy 26th Birthday Ben!

Happy Happy day - that Thanksgiving Eve 26 years ago!
You have brought so much joy, laughter, and fun into our home for all of these years. I used to feel bad that you don't have a brother, but then I remember how I feel about mine and how the girls feel about you and I no longer feel sad..."sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero" (Marc Brown)!!

Love you Ben!!

St George Tri - November 2010

Heading to St George: 1 truck - 5 bikes - 2 puppies - lots of gear

The Tri: 8 people - 8 bikes - Lots of Medals - Lots of Fun

READY FOR APRIL 2011!

Are we having fun yet?

Tired of waking up at:









Having a bad hair day - everyday!






Smelling of eau de chlorine!

Hurting everywhere!!

Complaining to last a lifetime - just ask Bill.

Have I had fun training - welllllll?

Will I do it again? - I'll let you know in 3 days.

Happy Happy 11th Birthday Cassidy!

11/4/99
Once in a great while things happen that surprise and amaze us - Cassidy was one of those surprises! She knew she needed to come and be in our family and she didn't care how long she had to wait. We would never in a million years change what changed us 11 years ago today! Happy Happy Birthday sweet C. You make life fun!!

Have a great 11th Birthday and an amazing year
We love you!!!!!!!!!!!

Caught off guard?

Why am I surprised - this happens every few years and yet it never ceases to amaze me that we get this much snow before we've even had a fall. Notice all the leaves on the trees. Off I go to buy tires for my car - a
chore I should have done weeks ago.

Happy Birthday Bill!

9/9/54

Happy 56th Birthday Bill!

See, I've always told you that you're cute - and look - I was right!! You are the man of my dreams and I am proud to say that you're mine.

Summer 2010

Summer started with a month long "working" vacation in Missoula helping Mom and Dad.

Cassidy had fun entertaining herself and especially loved the tree swing across the street. Thanks Cassidy...I know it was a sacrifice leaving home for a month but I also know that you are grateful for the opportunity you had to spend that time in Missoula and serve your grandparents.

Of course Dad/Grandpa has his own idea about people helping him.

Mom/Grandma on the other hand has handed over the load, she loves the help, especially with meals!

We can't leave Missoula without going to the lake. Tons of fun!

Cute Ty got to come with Grandpa.


So hard to say good-bye.

Heading south.

Catching up with friends.

Dinner at Ben and Kami's.

We had so much fun with the grandkids. They are all so cute!!

Last day all together -Millcreek Canyon

Roasting what??? Hot Dogs, Smores and Starburst - YUM!

More good-byes,

and even more good-byes. I will never get used to this!
: (

1st day of 5th grade.

Bill suffered multiple bike and roller-skiing injuries this summer - his scars look like a road map!

Labor Day Triathlon - Family relay - we came in 3rd!

Whew! What a fun summer - looking forward to Summer 2011!