***GOD BLESS THE USA***

We had a GREAT 4th of July! Annual family BBQ at Nielsens in Parma. It is always so fun to see some of our cousins that we only see on the 4th. That evening we headed over to the Benjamins for more yummy food and awesome company. We decided to try out the Melba fireworks for the first time (after hearing for years that they are the BOMB!) and yes they were! We just parked along the side of the road - - set out our chairs and snacks and enjoyed the night. What a fun day!

Grant, M'Kay, Saige, Jett, McCall

Brotherly LOVE!!!

Marc & Lauralyn

Grant & Miss

Saige & Lauralyn


AWESOME day on the Lake!

Grant

M'Kay & McCall

Grant, M'Kay & Spencer

Spencer




Love this picture with the sun behind Spencer

DONALD TRUMP . . .

Well, M'Kay is at it again!!! He is only 11 years old and has been mowing a few lawns for a couple of years now. This year he has six yards and bought his own riding lawn mower with his own cash. The kid doesn't ever spend a dime!!! He found it all by himself on craigslist, called the man, made an appointment to go see it, withdrew his cash and made the purchase! He loves it and has even been renting it to Grant when he has a lawn to mow. Pretty smart!

Fun Family Saturday!

Today we hiked Table Rock. Ummm . . . I am tired!!! It was was steeper than I remember and I probably should have been in a little better shape before tackling that. However, I made it and did fine. Not sure if any of us will be able to move tomorrow, but we finished it! We had a GREAT time as a family! Of course we missed having Taylor with us - - and Spencer too (he was working) This was a fabulous workout that we look forward to doing again.

Once we made it to the top (slowed by the crazy winds and a little rain) we posed for a family picture. I've got some serious wind hair!

Grant in search of a new Facebook Profile Picture!

Crazy Kids! Marc & I had a fun time today! It was obvious that 40 is NOT the new "teenager" when it comes to being in shape! We got a workout!

The kids had a great time exploring around the rocks and carving their names!

Once again, trying for a new Facebook Profile Picture!

The kids ran ahead of us for a bit and when we got to the car we couldn't find them. Then, down a different path came Grant with McCall in his arms. She fell while running down the hill! Banged up her knee pretty good and scraped up her elbow. NO TEARS AT ALL! In fact, she said that she was pretty proud of her fall!

"R" Factor

Both M'Kay & McCall have earned the "R" Factor award every year. McCall even got it twice this year! It recognizes students who are responsible, respectful and reliable! Good Job you two!

WICKED

For Christmas . . . my parents gave all of the couples tickets to WICKED!!! We went last night and it was fantastic. I am amazed the stage production, props, scenery and of course the voices. The talent was unbelievable. We all met for dinner at Angels, downtown Boise!!! YUMMY Filet Mignon, calamari, tiger prawns, brie, and Creme Brulee! What a fun night!

Mother-Daughter

McCall & I had our Mother-Daughter activity at the church on Wednesday. We had a lot of fun together!!! We played a cute M&M game where we asked "getting to know you" questions. Then we each made a glass pendant necklace (sooo cute!) and finished off with a white-elephant dessert exchange. Loved spending time with you Miss!

Spring Rectial

This is McCall's 2nd year of piano and today was her Spring Recital. She has also participated in two festivals as well as "Certificate of Merit" this year. She did a beautiful job tonight!

PROM 2011

Spencer took Kiarra Rowe to Prom this year. They both looked great! Loved that she cut the bottom of her dress off to make sleeves! What a good girl! :)