Family Gatherings

Conference Weekend was a good one. We had a great time as a family and went to the Little League field to play some ball. It was windy and cold but we had fun anyhow!!! Thats just the way we do it! Becca found it necessary to hit everyone in the face with something. First is was me, with the Ball then it was Becca, Starfox, with the ball. Notice the big owie on her chin. Of course Becca was quite sorry and felt bad after laughing her head off. We love you Becca

Becca with her wound from Becca

Jacob, no really!!!

April 14th

Lee will be home on April 14th.... We are so excited to see him.

Lee is Coming Home

I can not express the Joy that I feel to know that my son is going to be home and that he is safe!

Here are some pictures that Lee sent to Mattie and she forwarded to me. We can hardly wait for Lee to get home and give him some warm hugs and kisses. We have missed him!!

Lee with Iraqi child

I feel honored to have a Marine son who has served our country with such determination and dignity. I am excited for him to come home and teach us all that he has learned while being in Iraq. I am sure that we will see a side of the world that is unknown to us through his eyes. He will be home sometime between April 14 and the 18th. We are planning a trip to Camp Pendelton CA as soon as we get the date. Then he will have a leave and will get to come home and spend some time here with us. We can not wait to see him. We love you Lee

Happy Spring

WE are all looking forward to spring coming. I don't know about anyone else, but I am anxiously waiting for warmer weather and no snow. I was in the valley today and it was so beautiful!!!
Lee will be coming home from Iraq in about 14 days and so we are planning a trip to San Diego to see him. I can hardly believe it has been 7 months since he left. It will be good to have him back in the USA. It has been great having Mattie stay a part of our lives while he has been gone. I love her so much.
Curtis is doing great in Spain. He loves the people and is having some wonderful experiences there!! We are so grateful he is serving his mission! Rachel comes by and sees us every weekend and we love having her still be a part of our family. She is very attached to our hearts so she will always be one of us!
The kids are all doing great in school and I am plugging along. I can't believe there are only 7 weeks left, but I think they are going to be a long 7 weeks. Biology is almost killing me. Our exchange daughter does not have much time left with us either and we will miss her very much when she goes back to Norway. It has been a joy to have her in our home!!

Spring Break

We had the best time in Mexico. We missed Mattie and Rachel, they could not go with us and of course Lee is still in Iraq and Curtis is on His mission. Clint, Shan and Byntlee were not there with us this year either, hopefully next year. I miss seeing Brookelyn every day. Grandma was spoiled by that!!!

All the kids and the Grand baby

Grandma and Grandpa with Brookelyn

Spring Break