Happy 16th Birthday Cameron!

You have grown into a respectful and quite handsome young man. Your charming smile warms our hearts. You are a caring brother, an honorable son, a loving nephew, a devoted friend and a super fun cousin. We wish you all the best today and in the years to come.
WATCH OUT WORLD... WE HAVE A NEW DRIVER ON THE ROAD!!!

Happy 16th Birthday Cameron!

WE LOVE YOU!

Uncle Cody performs BIG!

No better way to spend a Friday evening with my kiddoes than at an F.C.S. Players production. (I think Hailey has only missed a couple of performances in her life. )
We all enjoyed watching Uncle Cody as he performed in the play Oklahoma. Cody you were amazing!
Kessie, another F.C.S. player, and Hailey go way back. It was so good to see you Kessie!

What are big sisters for?

Dad shared the evening with his neighbor, Mrs. Marshal.

She had the time of her life! I think she adored you Cody.

Josh's Senior Pictures

I have been rather busy lately... taking photo's. First, I had a blast capturing the personality of Bethany as a soon to be 4 year old. Second, I had the privilege of photographing the Limas family (Brian's Battalion chief). A little out of my comfort zone, but a super fun growing experience. Most recently, I had the great honor of taking my brother's senior photos. Again, super, super fun. I don't know who had more fun... the one looking into the camera or the one behind the camera.
(Thanks Kathy for the use of your camera. I couldn't have done any of this without it! I am definitely in the market for a larger digital camera for events such as these.)

Unexpectedly, Brian came home in the Engine while we were shooting...let's just say, I couldn't resist. I hope you all enjoy viewing this handsome young man!

At the first of the year, Landon asked his mom and dad if they could plant watermelons in their yard. His parents thought that Uncle Brian & Aunt Angie had a much better place to plant watermelons. So, Aunt Angie started to prepare the soil for planting. The rototiller broke half way through, but with a little bit of soaking the soil was soft enough for digging.

Yesterday, I invited Landon over and supplied him with 1 packet of watermelon seeds and 4 yellow-flesh watermelon plants. Much to my surprise, Claire wanted to join in on the fun. After gathering a 2nd shovel Hailey and I took turns taking pictures and helping Landon & Claire plant their watermelons. Claire was very insistent on being part of the whole process in which she did very well! Landon was gracious enough to let his little sister share in the whole experience. It will be exciting to watch the watermelon plants grow that Landon & Claire's little hands planted.

Every time Landon comes over, he enjoys helping Hailey to feed the goats and clean out their water pails. This is the first time ever that I was able to catch it on a camera.

The afternoon was so much fun and as always we sent home to very tired kids.

Thank you Landon & Claire for such a fun afternoon. Come check on your watermelon plants in about 10 days. They should be sprouting!

Easter photos

Easter Sunday

Our church held an Easter service at the Marysville Auditorium. Afterwards Loren, Kathy, Cody and Matt & Ashlie joined us at our house for the afternoon. We had a lot of good laughs!

Hailey showing mom a deformed hard-boiled egg.

Thanks Uncle Matt & Aunt Ashlie for hiding our eggs!

Sharing in the resurrection eggs.

Let the egg hunt begin!

I found my Easter basket!

My Easter basket is too small, mom.

Look at this BIG egg. It's purple, too!

Ha! Ha! I found one!

Our neighbor across the street has a pheasant farm. Twice a day he has to collect 30-40 eggs twice a day. He let the kids collect the eggs for him along with his grand-daughter.

What's Easter without a good old fashioned egg race?

Grandpa was the winner for the boys race.

Hailey and Grandpa race for the winner.

Grandpa won!

Hailey was the winner for the girls race!