Pool Jumping Memories

Pool jumping memories ~ how I love and adore my cute boys❤️

And for the record, lots of bribery goes into getting these pictures!

2014

2015

2017

2018

2019

Family 2018

Family 2019

Homecoming

19+ years ago we moved to McDonough, GA. Brandon was 2 and Kurtis was a baby. The first week at church, a cute girl (Cheryl) approached me, introduced her family (she had a 2 year old and a baby as well) and invited us over for dinner. That was a huge answer to prayers, and developed into one of my most cherished friendships. Cheryl taught me countless things...how to navigate Atlanta traffic, shared her zoo pass, pre-school, how to teach toddlers to swim, yummy recipes, potty training tips, food-bank, Braves games, lots of holidays, Christmas parade, Brusters ice cream (her cute mama would always treat us), how to serve others, and how to love. 

Fast forward to today. We had the blessing of attending Chase's homecoming from his 2 year mission in South Korea ~ what an incredible young man! Chase and Kurt are only 6 weeks apart in age and even though we don't live close, these cute boys have stayed friends through EFY and get togethers, and this week they will be college roommates! 

When we are together, we line up the kids oldest to youngest ~ how I treasure these pictures. Today we were missing Cade because he is in the MTC and leaves on his mission for Spain tomorrow. These cute kiddos have served missions in El Salvador/Belize, Italy, South Korea and now Spain. Love the wonderful adults they are becoming and look forward to many more adventures together. 

How grateful we are for the amazing Neuberger family! My heart is full and lots to ponderize. I read this scripture today in 1 Corinthians 2:9 (love the whole chapter): "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." The Neubergers are powerful examples to us of following the Spirit, loving God and loving others ~ and oh how we love them❤️

Justin drove all 6+ hours - we made it and he almost has his 40:)

College Boys Home!

Kurt came home Tuesday.
It's so hard to go to school and study when your big brothers are home!

Brandon came home Friday.

Lots of pool volleyball and brother love & fun!

could watch them play together all day

LOVE having the whole family together💗

Chris & Gordon amazing oasis and yummy non alcoholic drinks

(Nick and Justin were at the lake)

Back to School

Summer is way too short!

Senior and Sophomore are back in school.

Yellowstone Family Reunion

A week at Yellowstone for the Dalby Family Reunion
missing Abbie (mission) and Brandon (college)

Cruisin down the river

Old Faithful

Lots of geysers and sulfur smell all around Old Faithful

Artist Point is amazing!

Bison were very close

Our beautiful abode in Island Park

Lainie took our awesome family pictures!

Happy 70th Birthday Grandpa

Water was cold, but the skiing and tubing was gold!

Glad Kurt & Kristen could be with us most of the week.
The cute girlies especially loved it:)

Kurt & Kristen spent Thur-Sat at Country Fest, and stayed with the Cooks.

So thankful for all the awesome family that takes great care of our kids!

Fly Fishing trip with a guide for Nick, Jeff & Russ

Puzzle, Games, Dancing, Reading, Fishing

Horse Riding Fun...3 hours is a little too long;)

Went to the funniest play Friday night at the Yellowstone Playhouse

"The Princeless Bride"

Thanks for a wonderful week together y'all ~ We Love You!

Check out Jeff's awesome video https://youtu.be/GsFV-Ejjg9w

Austin Family Adventures

Grandpa's Model A - Nick was in heaven!

Justin has been anxiously awaiting conquering the Ninja Course at Airborne

He did it twice!  Brandon got through most of it too.

jumping and dodge-ball

mini golfing with Galen & Paulette and boys

Stopped by the Great Salt Lake on the way to Willie & Michelles

The boys loved the smell and bugs:)

So glad Brandon could spend the day with us too!

After a fun family party and swim, we spent the night in the beautiful Cook home.
So appreciated the cute girlies giving us their rooms, Willie's yummy dinner & breakfast, going to church together, and everything else ~ sure love family!

Utah

Flew to Grandma & Grandpa's and got to see Lisa ~ so grateful for our 41+ year friendship. G & G fun toilet paper guns:)  Justin got eggs and the chicken.  Kurt saved the day by stopping to see G & G and taking lots of stuff to Yellowstone.  Russ & fam got to see Brandon for a few minutes while picking CJ up from EFY.

Beautiful July deliveries

Loved this beautiful flower and poem left outside my door (thanks to Trish & Marilee)
Carley is getting married ~ we met and have loved her family since she was 2-YEA!