Had a Wonderful little Visitor!

Or shall I say "Little Visit"? It was unfortunately a VERY short visit, but I'll take what I can get!

Jen and I have now been friends for 22 years in August. Unfortunately she lives 2,000 miles away, but we still get to see each other when we can and of course technology is what it is and so we get to keep in touch that way. :-)

Jared took these right before we dropped them off at school so I could take her to the airport.

I miss you!



The sun was RIGHT in our eyes!

The Doggie Ate My Homework!

Look at that guilty little face!

So what to do with a giant 5 month old? Right before the picture was taken, he even had a piece of paper in his mouth. :-)

A little tape and an explanation was all that was needed. :-)

Cai Lynn's Baptism Day

Cai Lynn's big day arrived and she was SOOOO excited! She's been talking about it since the boys were both baptized, and she talked about it every chance she got. She turned 8 years old just a couple of weeks ago but to her, it seemed like forever that she had to wait.

Her big day arrived and now it was time to go get dressed.


SO excited!


Her wonderful Uncle Mark baptized her just as he had the boys.





The primary children sang "Baptism" as the opening song.



After her baptism, she changed and got back into her dress.


Happy smile!



Cousins



Congratulations Cai Lynn!

UNR Pep Rally at Work

We bleed silver and blue at work! We are getting ready for the new Football season at UNR, and of course we invited the cheerleaders and the mascot to Atria right? Yes, of course!



They practiced outside before the pep Rally.



Cai Lynn was with my mom, so I ran to go get the boys right after school so they could be there for the fun!

Taking a moment with "Wolfie"


And... a few cheerleaders...


The residents were presented with their "President's Challenge" awards. (They have to exercise at least 1/2 hr a day at least 5 days a week for 8 weeks.) There were 14 residents! Great job guys! After that, the cheerleaders did their thing. (I took a ton of pictures, but these were the only ones minus the residents... privacy issues.)

Look out for the chandelier!



Then I stopped to pose with "Wolfie"



This cheerleader made the boys promise to say hello to her when they go to a game. :-)

*giggle* *giggle*


They even "pinkie promised"


Two days later UNR played at San Jose and we had a "Tailgate Party" with the residents and their families complete with raffle prizes, before the game. SO much fun!

Happy Birthday Cai Lynn!

WOW!!!! 8 years old! Where on earth did the time go?

Cai Lynn is an amazing little girl! She is sweet and kind and makes friends very easily. She is so much fun to be around. And ALWAYS has a smile on that toothless little face. She does very well in school and most recently Honor Choir.



We started the morning getting ready for church and then she opened a few presents.




Then off to work we go. There was a pancake breakfast at work to honor the firefighters, policemen, ambulance drivers and all others that helped in 9/11 10 years ago.

Kerrie walked out with a birthday hat, balloon, and pancakes slathered in whipped cream, blueberries and strawberries! YUM!


She was SO embarrassed!


Make a wish!


The balloon is attached to her hat.


There's that toothless smile I love so much!


After church and work we headed home and I made a "taco bar". (I was going for quick, easy and something that will please everyone.)

Here is her birthday cake I made.


After dinner it's present time... nice Michael



Cousins...



Cheese!




balloon fun!



Sisters


Pile on "Noni"


a little Science lesson about static electricity.

Cai Lynn's Favorite Things at Age Eight

Grade: Third Grade

Food: Pizza

Friends: Noelle, Katelyn, Josh, Dylan, and Jacob

Color: "You can put in any, 'cuz i like them all!"

She likes to Do: "Play with my friends and make new ones."

Hobbies: Trampoline, swimming, drawing, and making jewelry.

Songs: "Go My Child", "Be A Friend", "I Am A Child Of God", and "One Little Candle"

When She Grows Up, she wants to be: A vet

TV Show: "Spongebob"

Movie: "Rodrick Rules"

Favorite Teacher: Mrs Holmsley