40th Birthday Party-- 40 Already????

Fun with Friends for my 40th

I had such a fun time at my 40th Birthday Party.

It was held at the Nauvoo Log Cabins,

and I had a lot of fun, and enjoyed

being there with most of my Nauvoo Friends.

I missed those who couldn't come, but

what a great year to Celebrate!

Great Neighbors!

Jeff and Sue Elliot were our wonderful neighbors in Utah. We have both since moved from those homes, but I still love and adore these wonderful people. Sue was one who helped me a great deal when Robby was little and I needed much advice on how to work with him and his challenges. It is an unpayable debt of gratitude, I owe to her and Jeff for there love and support.

While here we went to the Family Living Center where another Utah neighbor of us both was serving at that day. Elder and Sister Hinton have been here in Nauvoo for quite awhile and will be leaving in October. It was neat for all of us to be together for a nice visit.

Here's to Good Neigbors!

Welcome Baby Connor

It's a Boy!!!!

My Sister Anna and her husband Joe welcomed home

a beautiful baby boy they are naming Connor.

My Nephew CJ is happy to be a big brother

......AND......

I AM EXCITED TO BE AN AUNT AGAIN.

Welcome Sweet Connor to the Family.

Joseph earns T21 and 3 Merit Badges!!!

Joseph received rank advancements
and 3 Merit Badges
at his first Court of Honor.

He completed the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class (T21) He is now working toward the rank of Star. He earned Merit Badges for Environmental Science, Archery and Reading. He is working hard at scouts already and is off to a good start. He will have several more completed when he learns CPR.

Finally, Earings for Ashley

Ashley got her ears pierced.

You may think that this would be a great Mother-Daughter outing huh. Well Ashley had finally convinced her father that she should be able to get her ears pierced. Shortly after that he was going to Burlington to pick up some things and Ashley went along with him, asking him to take her to the Mall to look for new school clothes. While they were there she noticed a sign at Clair's offering "Free Ear Piercing". Robert decided she might as well, as long as she was there. So it turned out to be a Father-Daughter outing. I must admit I was kinda crushed about not being there. But Ashley was thrilled because now there are no photo's of the event. All in All she looks good with her new earings, and I did get to at least capture these photo's when she got home and showed them to me.

BYU- Vocal Point

Vocal Point is BYU's premiere contemporaty cappella ensemble. Under the direction of James Steven's (far right), this nine-man vocal firepower propels harmonier far beyone traditional a cappella. The are Funny, Patriotic, Spiritual and just plain amazing in thier performances. Their vocal percussion is fabulous. We all look forward to seeing them each summer, and miss those that are graduating, and we won't see the next year.

Pictured are: Paul Bodily, Grant Zabriskie, Tanner Nilssen, Tyler Sterling, Keith Evans, Mike Lemon, Robert Seely, Doug Clark, McKay Crockett and James Stevens, Director

Funny Photo taken after their last performance.

Joseph Turns 12

Joseph had his 12th Birthday!

His sister made him a yellow bundt cake

with a orange flavored simple syrup over the top.

There were lots of candles, cards and gifts.

He is excited to become a deacon soon,

and be able to pass the sacrament.

YW Girls Camp--I Survived!

Oh the stories from Pre-Camp

and Camp....well....they shall

Stay At Camp!

The Leaders Cabin

Way to Fun!

I Love the YW!

Robby is 16!

Robby is 16 years old!

WOW!

It is hard for me to believe he is that old already.

He is as handsome and fun-loving as ever.

His brother made him the funkiest cake.

It was so cool, and tasted pretty yummy.

Mickey and the Gang

Always a kid at Disney, right? RIGHT!!!!!