Fun Day

( By the way, check out the Tanner and Blake's ties. They love to go to D.I. and express themselves in old ties.) Really, Chad and Jacob's are a little weird too.

We had an awesome day today! Blake gave a great talk on the purpose of the sacrament, then Tanner was ordained a priest. It was so neat! Chad's parents, Melissa and our family were all able to go in. The other priests stood in and helped in the ordination. I'm afraid I cried a little. He had his interview with the bishop before church and came back with a funny look on his face. He said the bishop talked to him about what being a priest means and his new responsibilities. Probably a little overwhelming. Anyway, he's a super kid. I couldn't be prouder except for the other 4 great kids we have! (not that they make me prouder just equal haha)

So I have been off here for a while, for good reasons though. Kalauna and Brody came to see me. We had so much fun. Rylee cried when they left and the next day also. Brody is such a cute baby. He has a great smile, except when anyone besides mom picks him up from his nap. Funny how attached they can be. Thanks for coming Kalauna!

Tanner, Blake and Jacob all started newspaper routes a few weeks ago. They start pretty early around here. They get up and going about 5:15. This doesn't seem so bad now, since they can come home and go back to bed. We'll see when school starts how that is going to go. These are their mission fund routes. We started a perpetual mission fund for our family. They are all putting some of their earnings into one account then they keep adding to it even after they return for the others. We are hoping this will make it a little easier on our finances when we have almost 8 straight years of missions. (hopefully)

Tanner turned 16 last week! I can't believe I have a 16 year old. I swear I'm not much older than that myself. Or I would think that if Jacob would quit pointing out my grey hairs. He stretched his birthday out for three days. Wednesday was his real birthday, and we had breakfast together, then his friends took him out for pie, then Chad and I took him to lunch. That night they had another practice for temple program. After they had a concert for the kids. There were about 3,200 people there and the speaker said it was Tanner's birthday, and had everybody sing to him. So he had a huge party, (no idea it was coming) That was fun for me, I was talking to him on the cell phone then and was able to hear them singing. It was funny. I'm sure he appreciated it.

Thursday we had our family cake and ice cream. Friday he had a bunch of friends and played games at the park. We took over treats about halfway through to check on them (spy), and ended up using our first aid kit on a couple of the girls. Just minor injuries.

I've been working on the bathroom for the last couple days. We're getting close. Hoping to have it done by this weekend. Kinda depends now on the plumber, electrician, and flooring people that need to come back and finish up their stuff after we finish ours. So we should have lots of free time coming up. That was pretty funny. We are contemplating a new adventure...if things go the way we're hoping...just something to do in our spare moments. Which reminds me. I get to coach Rylee's soccer team this year. I'm excited about that. Tanner has tryouts this coming week, Jacob and Reid are also playing this fall. Should be fun times. They asked me to coach Jacob's team also, but since he and Rylee play the same nights, that won't work.

Well, we are having fun times. Life is Great! Anyone want to buy a house? that would make life even greater. CHOW --------noodle