All About GRANT!!!

GRANT GET BRACES!!!!

GRANT TURNS 12

Grant's Favorite Cereal is Reese Puffs! Usually they just get one box of their favorite, but since I just hit an amazing deal at Albertsons and paid pennies for each box I decided to splurge!

Grant is our "dutch-oven" master!!! Every Sunday he makes some type of dessert, usually a cobbler or chocolate cake. He is hooked up now for a while!

Dad & Grant at Red Robin

Enjoying a special drink for his birthday!

His own BBQ apron

Grant received the priesthood today - - here are all of the cousins & family who were there.

Family Members who stood in for Grant's Ordination.

With Grandpa & Grandma Mann

Grant & Family

With mom & dad

Locks of Love

Today McCall decided that it was time to give another little girl her hair. Mom thought we were going in for a trim, but McCall announced that she wanted to cut it to her chin and donate her ponytail! Mom was the one who was a little sad to see her hair go, but so proud of her for wanting to give it to Locks of Love. Doesn't she look darling?

Wrestling Banquet

Columbia High School Wrestling Team

River City Tournament Champions

Wesier Invitational Champions

Conference Champions

District Champions

State Runner-Up

Dual Record 25-1

Tonight was our High School Wrestling Banquet!!! Of course wrestling is pretty much year round in our family, but at least the stress of the high school season is done for a little bit. Taylor had a great year but fell a little short on his goals. He has lettered & made it to state both his freshman and sophomore year, but the medal stand has eluded him. It is back to the weight room and "off-season" wrestling in hopes of reaching some of those goals next year. As his parents, we are super proud of him and his work ethic. He is a good student and an all around great son. Anyone who can endure getting their ear drained 7 times in one season must be dedicated! Congratulations Taylor on your achievements!

Salinas Family Update

Our Columbia Varsity Wrestling Team took first place at the River City Duals in Post Falls.
Columbia Wildcats!!!

McCall loses her FIRST TOOTH!!!
What a beautiful smile!
Shaking hands with Mr. Cano, the Principal
McCall & her friend Autumn receive the "R Factor" award at Ronald Regan Elementary. This award is given to students who are responsible, reliable & respectful!

McCall with her teacher, Mrs. Fields

Christmas

M'Kay & George
McCall & Charlie
Grant & McCall with Grandma Nette
Taylor & Grandma Mann enjoy a toast (with sparkling cider of course)
McCall helps Grant get the rolls ready for Christmas Morning
McCall is so excited for one more chance to pose for a picture!
Taylor, M'Kay, McCall, Grant & Spencer on Christmas Eve

Waiting to come down the stairs on Christmas Morning
Santa brought Taylor his Letterman's Jacket

Spencer got snowboard gear and a pass to Bogus Basin

Grant got a Nintento DS

All M'Kay wanted was wrestling gear and referee gear!

McCall got a V-Tech Pocket Game

And a new robe!

Mom and the kids
McCall got mom a Rhinestone Crown Cheese Spreader
Mom & McCall in their new robes

Marc gave me a "Date Box" filled with cash & gift cards to eat, go to the movies etc.
Marc got a new camera to be able to take great pictures of the boys in their sports.