My First Photo Shoot

These are some pictures I took this week of my brother Brian's family

Petyon

Devin

Jordan and Olivia

Olivia

The whole crew




Jordan

Thanks for letting me take your photos! It was fun!

Happy Birthday Kyleigh

Happy 7th Birthday Kyleigh

Seven years ago today I gave birth to my first child. It is amazing how fast time goes. I cannot believe my first baby is already 7! Kyleigh you are a fantastic young lady. We are so proud of you. You are a great student, friend, sister and daughter. Words can't express how lucky we are to have you in our lives. Please don't grow up too fast! We hope you have a wonderful Birthday! We love you!

Halloween 2009

Here are some pictures from Halloween 2009

Down on the farm....

This week we discovered Mother Nature's Farm. The kids had a great time!

Marlin wouldn't stay still for the picture since he can walk now.

Zachary having some fun!

The girls posing for some photos!

Katelyn carrying her pumpkin.

Train Park

Since it is fall break and the weather has been so nice we went to the Scottsdale Stillman Railroad park to ride the train and play. The kids had a great time!

Of Course Katelyn had to ride in the yellow train car.

Weekend in Pinetop

On Friday nite we watched the car parade through the main drag of Showlow and Pinetop. We saw all types of cars!

We went to the town parade Saturday Morning

The parade was about to start and all the kids were ready to watch

All the girls! Lauryn, Ashlyh, Katelyn, Kyleigh

Brynlyn, and Katelyn

Marlin was fascinated with the bright fire hydrant

There were two of our favorites in the parade.
Thanks Jensen's for coming to Pinetop we had a great time with all of you!!

Happy Birthday Katelyn

Happy 3rd Birthday Katelyn

Katelyn I can't believe that you are 3 years old. You are so sweet and funny. You love strollers, babies, and of course Dora. We love you so much and are very lucky to have you in our family.

1st Birthday

Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday Dear Marlin...Happy Birthday to you!
Happy 1st Birthday Marlin. We are so lucky to have you here with us. You are so fun and sweet. We love you so much. Here are a few of our favorite pics.

Such a serious look.

P.S. Sorry the pictures are out of order. I haven't quite figure that part out yet.

Another one gone.....

Kyleigh lost her 3rd tooth this morning at 6:30a. She was really concerned about losing her tooth in the middle of the nite. We said a little prayer right before bed. She came and woke me up this morning and said it fell out. She is so excited for the tooth fairy to come tonight.

First Day Of School

Today was the first day of school. Kyleigh is starting 1st Grade in Mrs. Felling's class. Zachary is starting Kindergarten in Mrs. Thompson's class. They were really excited to get to school this morning.

Here is Zachary sitting at his desk.

Kyleigh is lining up outside with all the other students

Good Luck on the first day of school Kyleigh and Zachary!

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July.
We went to Aunt Patty and Uncle Joe's house for BBQ and swimming. Here is Katelyn on the slide.

Zach and Kyleigh having fun floating on the raft.

Marlin floating around with Aunt Patty.

Heart Surgery

Today my Mom had open heart surgery. Her surgery was Coronary Artery Bypass Graft +5 (or CABG). The heart surgeon had to bypass 5 of the arteries in her heart. She came out of the surgery doing great and it getting better by the hour. We are so thankful for the power of Priesthood blessings. Marlin along with a close family friend Rob Hamel were able to give Mom a blessing before her surgery. Thanks to the everyone who has prayed for my Mom. She will have a long recovery but everyday she is healing and moving forward.

Five

Happy Birthday Zachary

Happy 5th Birthday Zachary. You are growing into such a nice young man. Here 5 reasons we love you so much.

1. You can always make us laugh

2. You are a hard worker.

3. You put yourself to bed when you are tired.

4. You are a good eater.

5. You are a great brother.

Maui '09

This past week Kyleigh, Zachary, Katelyn and I went to Maui, Hawaii. Yes we left Marlin home with Marlin (not really sure who was watching who but they both survived). We had a great time relaxing, swimming, playing in the sand, watching movies, reading, and hanging out together. The kids did a great job with their swimming.

Katelyn wasn't really into pictures.

This is my favorite picture. All three kids watching the beautiful Maui sunset.

We got a pass to the pool at the Maui Weston. Kyleigh and Zach had a good time on the slide.

We called Zach "Nemo" because he swims with one arm. It was so cute.

The kids had a great time swimming!
Kyleigh did a great job swimming across the pool.

After a few days Katelyn had fun playing and splashing in the water.

Katelyn and Zach jumping over the waves.