Father's Day

Bill is the Young Men's President in our ward.  He went to youth conference with Karl and Alecia this year.  They went to Snow College and had a great time, except for the bed bugs and breaking some ribs.  For Father's Day we replaced the things he threw away from the bed bug incident.  Not a very special gift-receiving experience--sorry.  Alecia and Alex made him a special Father's Day story.  It was a cute pop-up book.  On the back it gave the following credits:  

Story by Alecia

Pictures by Alex

Book made by Alecia

Book made fun of by Karl.

Karl Graduates from High School!

Karl graduated from Davis High School in a class of 712 students.  He received a high honors cord, honors cord, school of business merit cord, and school of science, technology, and math merit cord.  Graduation was held at Weber State.  He did a fabulous job during his high school career.  He was involved in the marching band, film club, science olympiad, academic olympiad, tutoring, and 7 AP classes.  His ACT score the second time he took it was 35.  He wanted to go for a perfect 36, but I wouldn't let him.  He worked hard to get straight A's every quarter.  There were a few teachers who depended on him to teach other students who were not catching on.  Sometimes his tests were used as the key to grade the others.  We are so very proud of his accomplishments and all of the growth we have seen in him over the years.  He is such a wonderful young man who is respectful and kind and usually humble.  Congratulations, Karl!  Great job!

Bill's 44th Birthday

Bill was on a diet during his birthday, so he asked for sugar-free pudding instead of cake.  I layered chocolate pudding with white chocolate pudding, let it set, and then put a few candles in it.  We all enjoyed it even though it wasn't cake.

Blaze Game

We had the kids invite some friends and then went to a Blaze indoor arena football game.  I have never been to an event like this before.  It was rather interesting.  Alex and McKay loved it.  There was a young lady sitting next to us  who, if she wasn't texting, was up out of her seat dancing.  It was quite comical to watch.  Alex and McKay were on the jumbo-tron eight times.  They thought that was so cool!

Mother's Day

I really don't enjoy having my picture taken.  I especially don't like my double chin when I look down to open gifts from my loving family.  This is the only picture I will allow from this year's event.  Alex made me a card with a poem he made up.  Here is the poem:

Mom, I want you to know how much we love you,
You make our hearts dance with joy!

You are our sun, our own light,
Dad must be glad that he's a boy!

When it's time to open gifts,
Remember to never say nay,
Christ & God sent me to you,
Happy Mother's day!

Viewmont High Prom

Alecia was asked by a friend, Nathan Tinsley, to attend his prom.  She decided to wear the same dress (thank you) because it was a different school with different people.  She enjoyed her second prom.  And yes, he is TALL!

Davis High Prom

Karl and Alecia went to prom this year.  They were actually in the same friend group, so they ended up doing the same activities.  They both had a good time.  Karl asked Melissa Hunt, and Alecia was asked by Cody Preszler.

Phoenix Zoo

On our way out of town and headed back home, we stopped at the Phoenix Zoo.  It was a rainy day, but that makes it less crowded.  We were able to do a lot of walking before the big drive back to Utah.  

The entrance--I love this picture!

On the bridge overlooking a bunch of turtles

Turtles!

The Hogle Zoo in Utah doesn't have lions.  Glad we saw these!