Summer 2010

We took our usual trip to Utah, but this one included a few special events. The first being my 20th High School reunion. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures (I didn't want to carry my camera around with me). It was so much fun seeing so many familiar faces. Although Justin didn't particularly enjoy it, I still had a great time and do not regret attending!! The second big event was to celebrate my parents 50th Wedding anniversary. They did not want a big party, but instead wanted to get us all together to spend a few days in
Park City, Utah.

Since we were able to get everyone together, Dad took some pictures of us all. A professional came later to take the "real" pictures, but these are the ones my dad took.
My family
Bert & Sherice's Family
Brent & Kim's Family
All the grand kids with Mom & Dad
I love this silly picture. It was the best!!!

These pictures are of us at Jordanelle Reservoir. We had 3 jet skis which were lots of fun. It was a beautiful day on the lake.

The water was really cold, so Megan enjoyed watching the others from the shore. Ashree took her on a the jet ski, but we couldn't get her to go out again. Too Cold!Tyler swimming with his cousins: Shelby, Madison, and McKenzie.
Nanie and Papa hanging out with Meg in the shade.
Justin and Ashree being pulled by Brian (Justin's cousin). Great times!!
Justin getting Jenna ready to ride.Braxton celebrating victory. Hannah was pitched off!

We stayed in some condos there in Park City.
Here are some random pictures of the fun had by all.
Waking up with cousins readily available was awesome!!
Jenna and Megan sitting with Shayla.Breakfast!
Nice face Ash!!Bert and Sherice making Pancakes.
We did all the cooking in Mom & Dads's condo because it was the biggest. We split up the days and took turns cooking.Megan loves her cousins. She wouldn't leave Housten or Brennon alone.
Here she is getting loves from Housten.Bert with two of his beautiful girls, Madison, 11 (left) and Shelby, 9 (right)

We went to the park to play soccer and volleyball.

One night the girls went to see Twilight: Eclipse at a special preview (awesome by the way) and the boys stayed back and had ribs. Tyler Loves Ribs!!
Here is another picture of them all eating such a "manly" meal!!The kids loved the pool. They would have gone swimming 24/7 if we'd let them.
The start of the pool pictures:
Megan and Brennon in the hot tub
The "Bun-head" table is ready!!!
This is our favorite game.
Tyler wanted to have a ping pong tournament, so he recruited the players, made a bracket and saw it through.
McKean was the champion.
Tyler wanted to have a ping pong tournament. He signed up the players, made a bracket and saw it through to the end. McKean was the winner!

Megan's Preschool Graduation

Maplewood Preschool Graduation
May 14, 2010

Megan was so upset. She wouldn't put on her cap or go up and sing with her class. We tried to get her all excited days before. Having her sing her songs for us. Telling her how great she would do, but starting an hour before she was hysterically crying. (Could have been partly that she fell asleep and had a nap, which she usually doesn't do) I felt like I had to force her to get dressed, do her hair and get her in the car.

Her teachers, Deb and Vikki, knew she was having a hard time and when they got all the other kids positioned on the stage they noticed that Megan was not up there. Deb came and pulled her from me and had her go sit with her. Here Deb is telling her that she will not make her go up there, so they just sit and watch the kids sing. Then Deb tells her that maybe she could go up and get her piece of paper (Diploma) because that isn't scary.

She did it!! She's not wearing her cap, but she is up there participating. We were thrilled.

It's hard to believe our baby is done with Preschool and on to Kindergarten.
Good work Megan!!

Megan is 5

I almost forgot to post pictures of Megan's 5th birthday!

Every year the kids get a very special birthday breakfast!

I can't believe she will start Kindergarten next year. What will I do with my day? No one to ask where we are going? And where after that? And after that? She is always in the know!

That made doing the Pinata a little difficult. I was scrambling at the last minute to clean out the garage so we could hang it by the garage door opener.

She was so excited to pick out what "toy" she could put on her cake. I was very relieved she decided on this because originally it was supposed to be a castle cake.

We upgraded Meg's bike too! She was riding around, on two wheels, on a little bike. She needed this one since she has really grown. She is almost as tall as Jenna!!

We love you Meg! You are so much fun to have around. You keep us busy and laughing.

National Elementary Honor Society

Tyler was inducted in to the National Elementary Honor Society on May 4, 2010. This is the first of this type of program for our district in the Elementary schools.
Tyler and Justin (his mentor) holding his certificate and showing his medal.

Membership demonstrates outstanding Scholarship and Responsibility and a commitment to excellence in Leadership and Service.

The National Honor Society Pledge
As a member of the National Elementary Honor Society I pledge to:
Be a strong student, achieving the most from my education;
Demonstrate Responsibility, showing enthusiasm and working hard in all that I do;
Learn the skills of Leadership, practicing them in all aspects of my life;
Be of Service to my school and community, showing that I care;
And be a role model for my peers, helping us all to achieve our best.

Great job Tyler!! We are so proud of you.

Happy Easter!

In our Easter outfits! I bought Tyler new blue pants, but they were too small.
I sure wish he'd stop growing. He is sporting a new tie (not a clip).

The "goods" the Easter Bunny brought! They were each set up with their own Jump Rope, a book of sorts (Tyler got Diary of a Wimpy kid and the girls got coloring books), candy and a little stuffed animal. They just can't seem to get enough of them.We hid eggs for the kids in the backyard. Basically because there is more room and we thought it would be harder for them to find.

Dinner was at Jammie and Daniel's instead of Grandmas because of her broken arm. :(

Jammie did a great job with dinner and getting all 144 eggs stuffed and hidden. Minus the 7 we couldn't find. We are pretty sure the squirrels took off with them. We found an egg in the neighbors yard all broken. Thieves!!

All the cousins after we have found the eggs. Such fun!

Ian, Brandon, Megan, Jenna, Mya, Andrew and Tyler.

Happy Birthday Tyler!

Today is Tyler's 10th birthday.

All he wanted to do was invite his friends over for a football game.
So, we invited 9 friends and had a PARTY!
After cake and ice cream the boys went in the backyard and played football. At half-time they came in for presents and a Pinata. The second half was not as eventful. I think they were tuckered out. It was the easiest party to plan and carry out. Plus, there was NOT any screaming or fighting. Tyler is in the back on the right getting in on the fun!

A few days later we had the family party. Here is the cake Tyler helped me make. At first he wanted a cake with C3P0 on it, but then he made LEGO's:
Darth Vader's Tie Fighter
and decided he wanted it on his cake. What a relief!!

The Omaha Children's Museum
My kids love coming here. Today they had "The Construction Zone". It was lots of fun and we were able to stay busy for hours.

We do not know the little boy in this picture. He heard me calling the kids to come and he wanted to join us. Jenna loved it!
This is a play area they have upstairs for some added exercise.

A tire structure the girls had a good time climbing on.

Jenna and Megan shopping for some produce in the shopping area.