Kiwanis Competition

Brandon and Jefferson have been playing piano/cello together for years.  Larry takes them monthly to wards throughout the stake.  B & J entered this competition and played beautifully. Earned 3rd place and some cash too - excellent work boys!

National Infantry Museum

Jeff took Nick, Justin and the scout troop to the National Infantry Museum.
After camping overnight, they did a shooting simulation, watched an imax movie,
and took a fantastic tour of the facilities.  

March Madness

Ant farm, swimming in freezing water and

puzzles (our new favorite thing to do!)

Thanks Ben for the last minute Hawks tickets!

Eagle Scout

Nick earned his Eagle Scout Rank!

Polar Plunge

Close, chilly campout at the beautiful Lutheran property.

3 scouts took the polar plunge challenge.

El Salvador/Belize & BYU

Brandon's mission call and acceptance to BYU came the same day!

Brandon has been called to serve as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the El Salvador San Salvador West/Belize Mission.  He will go to the Mexico Missionary Training Center in July to prepare to preach the gospel in the Spanish language for the next 2 years.  We are thrilled he has chosen to embark on this new adventure!  My heart is smiling and so grateful...we are beyond blessed~

February Fun

Snow Day Family Movie (thank you Rich!), puzzles,

Anniversary cake (thank you Larry!) and

Waiting for Brandon's mission call...

Happy Day Nick

 Teenager #3

We Love You Nick!!!

January happenings...

EMBARK is the word of the year.

Brandon's Senior Vacation

All Brandon wanted for his vacation was to hang out and eat lots...check check!

Thanks to our dear friends Larry & Connie for the great accommodations.   Even though Florida was very busy, we had a wonderful week!  Grandma & Grandpa met us there and Kurtis drove to get driving hours.  He now has experience on the interstate, heavy traffic, fog, rain, and toll booths (which is another story;).

Drag Racing Museum - a car lover's delight!

Miniature Golfing at Westgate 

Universal Studios & Blue man Group were the perfect Christmas gift from Grandpa & Grandma!  We were amazed with the Blue man show.  Universal Studios & Island of Adventure is Harry Potter heaven, and the boys loved all the roller coasters.

Zip lining and alligator shows at Gatorland - what a fun place!

Kennedy Space Center is remarkable.

Nightly bath in the huge tub, games galore, delicious food...

another fantastic vacation and great way to start 2015!