When went to Canyon Lake Saturday afternoon until dusk.  I don't ever remember being cold in AZ on memorial day.  But there is a first for all things.  The kids all tubed or wake boarded and froze themselves to the core.  They were literally blue and frozen.  I like the water a lot warmer.  So I didn't even put my big toe in. But I am not complaining, having some cool weather on Memorial Day was a huge blessing!
 Annie got to drive on her dad's lap for awhile.  A highlight for all kids!
 Katie and Jessie didn't get in the water they kept warm under the only dry towel on the boat!
Braden Shumway wake boarding.  He remembered from last summer and did awesome!





Even with the water frigidly cold for Arizona, (It might be summer water in other places around the country) Annie got in and got right up and did awesome.  I love sitting on the boat and cheery my kids on. Taking pictures of them is one of my favorite things to do.

Another favorite.. James always helps Annie get the board on.  It just warms my heart.  He is so tender with her. The greatest compliment in life will be if my children loves each other when they are grown.  I pray that will continue and grow!
My son is Buff!  That is all I have to say.
Annie and Hannah with their sweet friend Ali.  She is a gift to Annie.  Unfortunately she is moving this summer to Oklahoma.  Sad for us.
James highlight: he drove the truck and pulled the boat out of the water.  Next time Grant is going to teach him to park the trailer and back in the boat.  That will be a blessing to me...not to have to drive anything!

 So much excitement around here.  Everyone has been waiting for the Angel Moroni to be put in place on top of the Temple.  We came for FHE because we heard it was going on that night.  But then the word was the next day and 1pm.
 Talk about craziness!  Everyone had the same idea to get their children out of school for the event.  The roads, parks, empty lots had cars and people all over.  We crazy mormons all wanted a peek at Angel Moroni being placed on top of the Tempe.

 I ran into James with a few friends, Steel, James and Kade.

Katie is working at a dentist office and gets to wear scrubs. She is happy to be working and moving toward  her goal to be a dental hygienists.  Grandma Dayley asked her if she know CPR because if you wear scrubs and there is an emergency you might be called upon to help save a life.  All true...she better learn CPR!

Annie girl is 9 and finishing up 4th grade.  I moved to Arizona when I was finished 4th grade.  Annie is such a nurturing girl.  She LOVES babies.  She is always holding them, looking at them or playing them.  Kinda reminds me of myself.. She can not wait to be a babysitter.  Probably 1 more year.  Annie is a great athlete.  She runs really fast, climbs trees, plays soccer, dances, and has a talent with making friends.
James gets his driving permit in 3 weeks. That is such an exciting time in a teenagers life.  He better work really hard this summer and get the eagle scout project organized and complete!  James is one of those young man you can trust and count on.  He works really hard at school-straight A's, sports, lifting weighs, eating healthy, mowing lawns, and doing his church duties.  He has all sisters but it doesn't seem to bother him at all.  Annie can wrestle and run just like a little brother.  Great things are in store for this young man of mine.
After dinner the kids had me put on my pi's and robe... I was going to get a massage from them.  They are all really good.  I felt so loved yesterday. I felt so appreciated.  I woke to breakfast( steel cut oats and a green smoothie).  Then I was sent on a treasure hunt.  First to my closet to find the gold.  Annie had made a little cave in art class and that is where my gold earrings were hiding.  The next note said to go to get my picture taken. (Annie wrote the clues in her cute  handwriting with a poem).  I went to where my camera was and looked inside my case and there was my new camera lens that I have been wanting.  I was thrilled!! I love my family.  Heavenly Father has blessed me with a great life.  I am happy they are mine forever.



I am so relaxed and having a great time.

 This year has gone by so fast!  Hannah finished her first year in Let's play music!  What a talent teacher she has!  Mrs. Ros is awesome and so enthusiastic!  Hannah loved all that she learned.  Now on to the second year!

 Annie is  9 years old and Hannah is 5year old.  They both love to dance.  Annie loves to move her body to anything fast, Hip hop! Hannah loves to be elegant, she loves ballet!  They had their recital and it was a fun time!
 The favorite part for both girls was putting on makeup especially mascara!  They both have beautiful eyelashes.