Super Moon

This past Sunday you would have found us eagerly awaiting for the super moon of 2013 to show itself.

 

 

With great company, it made it all the more exciting.  Kristy and Troy came for a visit, and it was so fun to have them here.

 

 

Kay was happy to finally see all the army men he'd bought years ago being played with.  He's not actually shooting at Troy in this picture, but he's teaching him how to play with the army men.  Troy would line them up and Kay would shoot them down with rubber bands, after Troy moved out of the way to safety of course.

 

 

To pass the time while we waited for the moon we built a fire to roast hot dogs and marshmallows.

 

 

Sam loves her marshmallows burnt to perfection.

 

 

Showing off their "tricks" was another fun pass time.

 

 

Once the moon started to show itself everyone took turns looking through the binoculars.

 

 

Till next time.....

 

Happy Dad's Day

Surrounded by females, sparkles, and various girly frills Kay would do anything to see his girls happy.  Our girls are the luckiest girls around to have the dad they have.  Kay's newest favorite cake is a death by chocolate cake, and he was nice enough to share it with us. 

 

MooShu decided to contribute in her own way on Father's Day with her first batch of kittens.  Baby anything is cute, and these little guys are no exception. 

 



Summer

You know it's summer when...

 

 

 ....sleeping outside becomes an option.  With our faithful four legged friends keeping watch Jill, Kenzie and Miki could rest easy.  I think Miki stayed the warmest with her little tent packed full of fluffy blankets.

 

 

You know it's summer when we head for the mountain. 

 

 

fashion statement?

 

 

You know it's summer when my mom's birthday comes around.  I can't believe she's 71!  She runs circles around me daily.

 

 

Either we sing too loud, or we are terrible singers.  Either way Kyler just couldn't  take it.

 

 

 

You know it's the start of a special summer when you get to go to a grand child's baptism.

 

 

Grace was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Mesa AZ on the first of June.  Grandpa Walker was happy to be the one baptizing her. 

 

 Surrounded by family Grace felt the blessings of a special day.

 

Marvelous May

May has come and gone in a whirl wind.  From dance recitals, dance competitions, band/choir performances, school programs, award assemblies, field trips, 5th grade promotions and more, May is crazy!!  I'm glad it's come to an end and the summer vacation is just beginning.  I love having my girls home with me.

 

 

Miki's dance class did their performance to Alice in wonderland.  It was a fun performance to watch.  Jillian's little dance class took their dance to competition and took 2nd place! 

 

Sam had her end of the year performance for band and choir.

 

 

Acting as the good witch from the Wizard of Oz Miki and her class put on a cute play.

 

 

To end the May madness Jill was promoted from 5th grade.  Next year she starts middle school!

 

 

Sam will be a Junior this next school year, and Jill wanted to see where she measured up with Sam.  She already wears a bigger shoe than Sam, and it won't be too much longer before she's taller than her.

 

 

Farewell to 3rd, 5th, and 10th grade...  hello to Summer!



Get Up

Almost three weeks ago my niece was in a single car accident.  After flying off of the road for about 100 feet and then down a ravine about another 40 her car landed.  Help arrived at the site and they managed to revive her, but she was in a coma, were she remains today.  Over the weekend two of her very closest friends held a "Get Up" and run 5k/1 mile fun run fundraiser.  Pictured below are the "super seven" named so because of the ordering of our bib numbers, and because some of my favorite people are in this picture.  From left to right, Debbie, Michelle, Clark, Josh, Skylor, Sam, and myself.  It was so encouraging to see all of the support Danelle has behind her.  We live in such a wonderful community.  We are all anxiously awaiting the time when she will "Get Up".

 

 

Waiting at the start line. 

 

 

Below are the runner/walkers for the 1 mile.  Kay, Jill, and Miki are the three in the center.

 

 

Back at the finish line..

 

Sam, Kennedy, Linnae, Me, Skylor

Jolyn and Kyler

Clark and Debbie

Me, Sam, Jill, Skylor and Miki