My Sweet Dad and Subway

Yesterday I had to take my dad to pick up his car from the mechanics. If any of you know my dad he is a man of few words. In October he will turn 74 and is showning signs of aging. One of my dad's favorite things is to go to Subway for lunch. He doesn't eat much, 1/3 of a footlong. He isn't picky about the kind of sandwich we order, but he does like his jalapeno chips and diet coke. So as I was dropping him off yesterday, he paused before getting out of the car, looked at me and said that he had something he had been meaning to tell me. He said, "It isn't Subway that I look forward to, I like and look forward to the time we spend together. I just wanted you to know that." WOW, hold the tears back....what a tender mercy! I'm not sure how long my dad will be around but until then it's Subway for lunch!

Soccer....AGAIN?

I'm not exactly sure what has happened to me. I'm not sure what I was thinking when I said "YES". I am pretty sure I was tricked into this whole thing! What you ask? I am back to coaching soccer after having 2 years off! I think that my mind had forgotten all the time and effort it took! I am the assistant coach of Kilee's co-ed team, which consists of 8 girls and 3 boys. The other teams have mostly boys with a few girls. This could get very interesting! I am so glad that Kilee is back to soccer if only for the fact that she is getting great exercise! Now for the next 2 months I will commit to having fun, even though the coach wants to win, I will commit to giving my all as much as they want anyway, and I will commit to being there and trying to make a difference in these kids lives while hopefully we have fun and want to continue to play! Wish me luck!

THE BIG 20!!

Kayla is officially 20 years old as of yesterday.  She had such a great birthday week with one of her best friends Darcy.  She came from Portand to spend 4 days with her.  They swam, went to lunch, the drive-in, golfing, shooting and just relaxed and had so much fun together.  Kilee made her birthday cake, it was wonderful!  It is interesting what she wanted for her birthday this year...instead of electronics she choose dishes and sheets.  She also got beautiful flowers from her sweet missionary!  That made her happiest of all!

Kayla 5 years old

Krystin Bateman, Kayla, Darcy Pedersen

"The Flowers"

Twin Falls Temple

Yesterday I took my parents and the girls to the open house of the Twin Falls Temple.  Wow, what a beautiful temple.  I loved how they used the Idaho State Flower (the Syringa) throughout the temple.  In the beautiful windows, the carpets and especially the beautiful chandeliers!  We loved the mural painted by Leon Parson of Shoshone Falls, what a talented artist!  We loved the feeling we felt there and also the testimony of our wonderful guide, Brother Passey from Bear Lake area.  We tried to take some pictures afterwards, we got a few good ones but the wind was blowing so hard it was hard to keep our hair out of the way.  

What a wonderful day!  

Kelsie's Senior Pic's

Melissa Nui took Kelsie's senior pictures last week.  I was so pleased with the results.  Melissa did a fabulous job as always!  These are just 4 out of my 100 or so favorites!  When I think about her leaving next year it makes me sad but I am so excited for her to dance her last year, for her to experience life after high school and to just watch her become a beautiful woman. 

This is my very favorite dance picture since she is almost laughing and dance makes her happy!

Melissa, thanks for making her feel like a model!  You amaze me. 

OUCH!!

Ben and I were in an accident Monday night.  We were on Fairview stopped when a Dodge Truck rear ended us and pushed us into the car in front of us. We were luckily not in the Mustang so Ben wasn't crying but we both got whiplash pretty bad.  I was amazed at how damaged the truck was  (we should have taken a pic of that!)  Our little Saturn held up pretty good going against a truck 3 times it's size!  We are just feeling blessed that we weren't hurt worse! Kelsie on the other hand is going to be missing her car for a while! 

Fun Family Reunion!

We just got back from a fun family reunion in Border, Wyoming.  You ask where is Border, Wyoming?  Well it's just where it says...on the border of Idaho and Wyoming.  My Aunt and Uncle have a ranch just about a mile from the Idaho border.  We had such a great time renewing our relationships with aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers and sisters.  Here are some of the fun things we did.

                                                   Volley ball was a so fun!

Drank Diet Coke

(I actually was sneaking it from steve)

                                                         Archery was a BIG hit!



                                       My cousin David was so amazing with

                                       the little kids.  He was so patient and kind  

                                       he taught all the kids how to shoot the bow 

                                       and arrows.  Thanks for the fun David!

                                                 Picking up all the arrows
                                       Hiking up the mountain...it was so hot!
                                                        Sisters!  

                                             My mom and her sister

                                                  Me and my sister

Kayla wanted this picture to send to her missionary who lives not far from here.  We actually went to visit his mother and brother in Afton and had dinner with them.  It was so nice for Kayla to reunite with Jordon's family.  Still waiting after 6 months! :)