Benjamin's Baptism

Benjamin was baptized this summer. He was so excited. We had a lot of family in attendance. The Spirit was so strong; it was amazing and such a special event. We love Ben and are so proud of the young man he is becoming.

Family Pictures

My sister has been here in town for most of the summer and the day before she began her long journey back to South Carolina she took pictures of my family. They turned out wonderfully! I love them! She does a wonderful job. We lover her and miss her already.

Tyler

Playful Ryan

My Benjamin

da Boys

Alyssa and Daddy

Ryan and Mommy

Alyssa

Alyssa, Our little Dancer

Alyssa Loves to dance. We were watching the Hannah Montana movie and with every song she was up and dancing. She loves music and loves to dance to the music. She is such the character. We love her.

Spring Break

Benjamin and Tyler spent Spring Break this year in Arizona with their Grandparents. They loved it. Partly because it was just the two of them with Grammy and Papa and partly because they went to the movies, the went swimming, they played video games and had a wonderful time. The boys also loved the Hole in the Rock store and tourist area partway there. They had to stop going both ways to spend time there.
It was different going back to only two kids during that week. We missed the boys and were glad when they came back home.

Ashley's Graduation

Ashley Graduated from high school this year! (Hudsonville High School, Hudsonville Michigan) What an exciting time in her life. We were able to make the trip back to Michigan to be there for the event and spend some time with her. Congratulations Ashley!

Chritmas 2009

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. It was nice and quiet with just our immediate family around. The kids woke up about their usual time, 7 a.m. and came to make sure we were up so that we could come downstairs. They know they cannot come down until everyone is awake and we can go down all together. We always start our Christmas morning with a family prayer to express our gratitidue and love for our Savior and all that He has done for us. All that we have is because of Him and His great sacrifice for us.



The week following Christmas we had our extended family around. I took the week off from work so that we could enjoy all of the cousins etc. Mindy Cody and their girls made the trip here. Tia, Seth and Grant were here as well. We were only missing Daniel and his family, maybe next year.



While everyone was here we went sledding, made a quick day trip to Ouray for a dip in the hot springs, late nights playing the Wii and lots of family time. Everyone enjoyed the time together. It was hard to see everyone leave to go back to their homes at the end of the week. We love our family!!!!!

Winter X games in Aspen CO

Lanny and Tyler went to Aspen yesterday to experience the X Games. They had so much fun last year that they were excited to brave the crowds again this year. Tyler loved watching the snowmobiles jump and race. The guys that ride those machines are crazy!!!! Whoever came up with the idea to do a backflip 50+ feet in the air on a snowmobile must have a few rocks loose.