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.

Kindergarten Celebration

Kyleigh had her Kindergarten Celebration tonight. It was a really cute program. Kyleigh had a small speaking part and all the kinders sang songs. After the program we went back to their classroom and they recieved a certificate, a trophy, and a gifts from Mrs. T. Kyleigh we are so proud of you. You did a great job this year.

Kyleigh and Mrs. T