Memorial Day... Remembering those before us....

Hey this is Brandon, I just have a little something to say about Memorial Day. Every year I take Jill and the kids up to see my Dad's grave on Memorial Day and over the years the kids attitude has changed to now they expect to go up and see Grandpa's grave. We also look at all the soldier's graves while there. The Idaho State Veterans Memorial is in the same cemetery as my Dad's and it gives us the chance to reflect on all the soldiers who gave their lives so we could live in freedom. This country is great and we are very fortunate to live where we live and have what we have. Hopefully our country can stay strong to its values during these hard times. I salute and thank all the fallen soldiers this memorial day for the freedom we enjoy. Thanks.

Anderson Ranch Reservior (Memorial day Weekend)

We went up to Anderson Ranch Reservoir over Memorial Day weekend. It was beautiful. The kids enjoyed the water and we all had fun around the campfire. Keaton (Mom really) caught the only fish the entire weekend but it was still a good time(to enjoy a bigger slideshow of pictures! click here)

Taylor Swift (Girls night out concert!)

What a crazy night it was.... and no one can ever say Kelli and I aren't cool Mom's. We took our girls to the Taylor Swift Concert. They all had a blast and we even got to shake her hand. Brooklyn also got a hug from Taylor's Mother. It was a fun night out and I love spending time with my daughter.
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Summer is officially here.... kids are playing hard.

It is getting close to summer time, the kids are outside more (even though they are still in school.) They play hard and get tired so quickly (from the sun)... poor Bridger fell asleep almost standing up at the dinner table. At first Brandon thought he got down from his chair to say a prayer to bless his food but then he started snoring... sweet Bridger.


I always love summer...
I think you know summer is here when it is hot enough outside, after a while of being out, you have to go inside for cooler temperatures....
Another sign of summer is when you take part in the first watermelon of the season. We had one this evening. We know Bridger enjoyed it...

Brooklyn's dance recital

Brooklyn had her dance recital this past Saturday(May 16th) and has gotten to be really good. I enjoy seeing her improve with each performance. Good Job Sweety! We love you.

14 years? Wow time flies....

On May 13th Brandon and I have been married 14 years. It is hard to believe that it has been that long. The time flies so quickly.
Through all the ups and downs, trials and happiness, and 4 kids later... he is still my best friend. I love you...
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Brooklyn's Soccer Tournament (Performance Cup 2009)

Brooklyn competed in the Performance Cup soccer tournament this spring. Five western States converged on the Boise Area for a sweet weekend of soccer. The weather was crazy... rain one minute and sunny the next... it made for an exciting weekend.
It's fun to see the teams compete against other teams outside the area. It really got Brooklyn excited for her next tournament (President's Cup)

Keaton's Baseball

Keaton has tried out baseball for the first time. Needless to say it has been interesting. He is adorable to watch play, he cracks me up.
He is slowly getting the hang of things and improving.
We love you Keaton.