Happy Birthday Andy!

Andy is twelve years old!

Andy is "Mr. Personality"

He was even trying to give us a SMOOCH in his newborn picture in the hospital!

Andy finds fun wherever he goes.

Andy can do AMAZING things!

He has earned his STAR rank in boy scouts already!

That's why we call him AMAZING Andy!

We love our Andy BOY!

Treasure Hunting with a GPS!

Geocaching - Has anyone tried it?


My brother introduced it to us a few years ago and we've been running around with a GPS ever since. Check this site out if you want to learn more: http://www.geocaching.com/

Abe and I like it because it takes us places we wouldn't otherwise find, AND the kids like it because of the cache (treasure)!

Once you find the "treasure",
then you get to make a trade: one of theirs for one yours.

The kids and I thought this "last one" would be
a quick stop and grab -
but Abe left out a few details:
mosquitoes, poison oak, and a 2 mile hike (in flip flops).
But everyone agreed it was worth it when we found the treasure!

Try it, you'll be hooked too!

Morro Bay Beach Bums!

Krafty Kids

Andy and Aaron are being crafty this summer.

Last week it was ORIGAMI!

Talented Teachers!

Andy and Aaron have been blessed so much this year.
They have had the two most amazing teachers!

Mrs. Townsend - Aaron's First Grade Teacher

Everyday Aaron would come home and tell me a fun story Mrs. Townsend had shared. Stories like her beuatiful backyard full of hydranges and roses and how her hubby had built a tree house for her son. Words like nocturnal, symmetrical, and aphids became a part of his daily vocabularly. And his love of reading skyrocketed!

She is famous for her amazing quotes: "Practice Makes Permanent" and "A Good Student is an Organized Student" (you know I love that one). She also taught them the golden rule, "Treat Others the Way You Want to Be Treated" and that "Good Students say "YES" not YA"

What are we going to do with out Mrs. Townsend ? Thank you Mrs. Townsend for all you do and all you are! We really love you!

AND there is Mr. King - Andy's 5th Grade Teacher!

Andy was lucky enought to get the COOLEST teacher on campus, Mr. King. He has really brought out Andy's personality this year. Andy had a good time teaching his class about BYU and the State of Utah. Mr. King made the projects fun by helping the students learn how to create power point presentations - a skill they can use the rest of their life.

Andy had the courage to run for School Historian and WON!

Andy's favorite thing about Mr. King is his personality - "he's funny, witty, and teaches us interesting things."

Thank you Mr. King for the effort you put in and the self-confidence you give to your students!

We will miss you!

The Graduate

CONGRATULATIONS A.J.!

It's been quite a journey the last few years!
Thanks for for all the love and support everyone has given to AJ and our family!

Happy Birthday Austin!

15 years old!

My Awesome Austin is growing up!

During Recess at Austin's preschool - he was always the first one to grab a super hero cape -
and he still loves to climb trees - and anything else he finds to get up on!

Austin was made to move - he loves football, baseball,

and this year he learned he was a pretty good swimmer until...

..the broken arm

Austin has earned his Eagle Scout - his court of honor will be in September!

We LOVE you Austin!

Have a great Day!