As my daughters remind me, " Mom, you need to post!" The months of May and June have been extremely busy at work trying to finish up reports for the state and tie up loose ends for the school year. Laurel, the office secretary is moving to Seattle this summer so I have been training a new secretary. I've had fun making some purses these last couple of months for mothers day and some gifts. Here is the one I made for Laurel. The month of July continued to be busy with scheduling for grades K-8. July 10th was my last working day until August 4th when we will all hit the ground running getting ready for teacher training and school starting on the 20th. Our project for this summer has been to update the downstairs bathroom. WHEW! I think I would rather work fulltime. Pictures to follow as the tile will not get laid until we get back from Bass Lake. I'm also painting the small upstairs bathroom and hall going into the laundry room. I'll be ready for a week of vacationing by the lake, reading and enjoying family. (sorry, I'm still new at this and don't know how to rotate the picture. I'll have to wait for Amber to visit and help me!!)

Josie turns 2

Josie turned 2 the end of May. Fortunately, it fell on Memorial day weekend so we were able to drive out to Dutch John and celebrate! Amber made her a Nemo cake (I think nemo was one of her first words). It was a little on the cool side so we played inside with some new toys. Jay helped Ron (Ryan's dad) work in the basement and did some odd jobs outside. It was a bonus to see Lisa and Bradley as they are both working out there this summer. We always enjoy our visits as it is quiet and relaxing up in the mountains.

Friends in April

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Conference weekend we enjoyed a wonderful BBQ at the Hong's condo in Provo. It was so fun to visit and see friends again.

Lisa's 19!

Unfortunately it was Fast Sunday today so she didn't get her birthday breakfast in bed. For tomorrow she wants lumpy cream of wheat. I spent forever figuring out how to make it without the lumps! Lisa is a beautiful girl inside and out. We love her kind, gentle sweet spirit, her obedient nature and her fun loving attitude. Happy Birthday sweetheart!

Sister's Weekend

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Lynn and I had a great weekend at Women's Conference held at BYU. It started early on Thursday morning as we both wanted to participate in the Instant Choir. We had to be at the Marriot Center at 6:30 am. After the general session we had a difficult time getting into the first workshop, so we decided to have lunch. We waited a little too long to get into line for the second workshop and missed that one as well. We choose another one and we both felt like we should have taken a nap. We were able to attend the third workshop on music in the home and enjoyed the message. The one pearl I received was to play uplifting, holy music while getting ready in the morning. Thus, helping me remember to say my prayers and not just hit the floor running. We came home and had dinner and then went back for a fun concert, featuring many vocal artists. We got to bed at 11:00pm. A long day but worth it. Friday we were able to sleep in and get to the Marriot Center to hear Julie Beck speak. We had learned our lessons well from the previous day and figured out a schedule to make it into all the workshops, have lunch, plus do a little shopping. We stopped by Olive Garden on our way home, put our pj's on and watched a Gary Grant, Audrey Hepburn movie "Charade". Janet stopped by and visited for awhile. Saturday morning we visited Jina, went to breakfast and I dropped Lynn off with her friend Sheri. We had a wonderful time and thought of all of you, my wonderful sisters and wished you could have been here to share with us.

Mississippi

Bradley's First Lacrosse game

This was taken last Wednesday at Bradley's first Lacrosse game. It was a beautiful day but got a little chiller towards the end. Bradley's No. 8. Lacrosse is a fast, aggressive game. It looks like a cross between football, soccer , and being able to hit your opponent with your stick. He loves it! He plans on playing for the next couple of years.