Book Mark Contest

Last year Hannah won the Book Mark Contest for school

..............this year Willem followed in her footsteps.

Willem drew a picture of Me, Nathan, and himself. 

 With the saying, "Read to me Mommy!"

He won a girft certificate to Village Bookstore for $5 in books.

He is so proud of himself.......especially for having his very own books.

Isaac's 11th Birthday

Today, was an extremely hot day, so the we got all the kids water squirters, and they had a blast.

Today Isaac turned 11.  He is growing so fast.  He is excited to finally be in the big Boy scouts with his older brothers now.....he has been waiting.

Isaac and Willem

Isaac loves to play Star Wars Legos.

Isaac and Caleb

These things are just as goofy as Isaac.

Isaac and his Dad.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISAAC!!

WE LOVE YOU!!

Hannah and Sierra

Hannah

Sierra

Hannah's 13th Birthday

Hannah is officially a teenager!

And no Shannon, I didn't get her the flipflops, Middie did!

Mustard and Relish, her favorite!

I love this picture-Daddy & Daughter!

Traditional 3-layer candy cake for her 13th Birthday!

Grandma Middie with a giant gumball in her mouth!

Olivia, Hannah, Camry, Josephine, Seirra, and Wendy

Hannah, Olivia

Camry

(All three were born 3 weeks apart from each other.)

  Hannah spent the day at Grandma Middies House with her granddaughter Olivia (whom she hasn't seen for 5 years) and her friend Camry from New Mexico.  I heard they played dress-up, so if I get a hold of the pics, I will post them later.

That afternoon, we had a picnic of hotdogs, baked beans, watermelon, and chips.  Grandpa Frank, Grandma Middie, Olivia, Camery, and other adopted granddaughters Josephine and Wendy, Bernadette, and Sierra all came.  The girls had fun jumping on the trampoline.

Hannah received 3 Jane Austin books, a camera and a scrapbook, earrings, and a Music Maker. 

Happy Birthday Hannah--we love you! 

Shannon, Joshua, Cassidy, Nathan, and Brenna

Goodbyes are not forever,

Goodbyes are not the end.

They simply mean we'll miss you,

Until we meet again!

Shannon, Joshua, Cassidy, Nathan, and Brenna you been part of lives and family for just over 2 years now.  Now as you are returning to Utah , we want you to know that we love you, and will miss you everyday.  We have enjoyed the opportunity to teach and raise you for a short time in your lives.  Keep a positive attitude, and continue to be strong and to always choose the right. 

 "You guys are our favorites and we love you more than all the rest!"  

 SMILE--you know where that came from.

Don't cry because it's over!    Smile because it happened!

YOU WILL ALWYS BE A PART OF OUR FAMILY!!

Till we Meet again

We had a little get together at Grandma Middies house the weekend before the kids left. Our church family, and other special people in the children's life were invited. We had a great turn out.

Cassidy

Nathan

Joshua

Shannon

Brenna

There were moments shared and feelings expressed and felt that we will always remember.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to come and wish the children well in their life ahead.