Jason and Emily Being Cute

When Jason was younger he used to play the piano in different styles "Grin", I would find him playing on the floor and yes playing the keys...too funny. He can still do it today. The second video is Emily singing and playing with Jason jumping in "Grin". Sweet Emily sitting with her Dad. Two very rare and precious gems they are to me!!!!! Priceless!!!!!

Travis Comes to Arizona

Travis taking on Uncle John in a game of pool! He can tell you who won "Grin"

Travis was in Phoenix delivering a load for Hendrickson and got to spend some time with John and I. Glad to see you and come back soon when it is not raining. Be safe out there on the road!!!

Travis is going for the win and has his eyes on the eight ball...it rolls, it heads for the pocket and yes...yes it is a GO!!!! Good Game!!

Joshua and Justin Attend a Ball

I hope Joshua and Justin don't mind that I am posting pictures of the Ball they attended. The pictures were taken by one of their friends. They looked sooooooo handsome in their suits as they danced the night away.

Joshua, Emily and Justin Came to Visit

Jason celebrated Kimberly's birthday this weekend with a special surprise so we had Emily and Joshua and Justin with us...Yeah!!! Justin is an artist too. One picture is of his dad, Jason, as a young boy...he drew it really light so it is a little hard to see but nicely done. Emily came fully packed for fun. LOL Joshua still has a brace on his knew after a basketball injury but will soon have it off. The video is of him laying back and playing my guitar. Joshua and Justin also went to a Ball on Saturday with their friends but you will have to wait to see pictures when Joshua posts them on his blog...(they looked really sharp) They are so much fun to have visit!!!!

Thanksgiving Day

It was so much fun having Bob and Lindsay over for Thanksgiving. We laughed, ate, laughed and then ate some more "Grin". Stephen, Jackson, Grayson, Zack and Evangalina came over later in the day to play pool. And yes...Bob and John partnered up and beat the young guys Stephen and Zack BIG TIME. Jason, Kimberly, Joshua, Justin, Kimberly and Emily came over in the evening and yes Jason and Justin then beat John and Joshua in pool. What a blessing each of them are. John and I thank each of them for making our day special!

Justin, Emily and Cool Grandpa John

Grandpa John giving Justin a hug. Emily is just being her cute self.

John is having eye surgery tomorrow morning...please keep him in your prayers.

Afternoon at the Park

It was fun having Nicholas, Jessica and Emily over for the afternoon. Emily did really good at getting the tennis ball back; Jessica and Nicholas played pretend tennis "Grin". It was fun!!! Emily's cousin Savannah was at the park too. This was just before the rain and hail hit us! Wow!!!!

Chris Rocking with Comes a Horseman Christian Band

Christopher is the one on the left. This was at one of his concerts. We went and saw him perform at Castles and Coasters last night at 8:30 and then they had another show at at a Church in Scottsdale at 11:30. Pretty loud to say the least but they did play well. Not sure I understood the screamo part of it "Grin" but did really like hearing and seeing Chris play with the group "Comes A Horseman."

Heather and Jennifer Sing Away!!!

Heather and Jennifer both performed last night. Jennifer sang with the high school choir and performed with their show choir ; Heather sang with the Jr. High group. Tracie was very proud of her girls as were we!!!!

Weekend trip to Cabin in Payson, AZ

We went to Payson this weekend with Lynn and Nancy to see their new cabin. They took us out in their Rhino ATV, we laughed a lot, we girls drank wine "Grin", had a fire, played pool in their game room in their basement, went hiking and just enjoyed the cool country. So much fun!!!! Can't wait to do it again!

Day Hike - Beautiful Sedona, Arizona

It was a really fun day hiking in Sedona with Sarah, Brian and John. Weather was cool and we walked the 7 mile round trip with vim and vigor...well we tried "Grin".

Jessica and I Making a Puzzle

Jessica came over yesterday and we made one of the puzzles I bought when I was in Oregon at a garage sale with my sister Dottie. Anyway, we made it in several hours (well I should say Jessica made most of it "Grin"). It was fun!

Old Spirit Week at School

While we were in Oregon the kids in Phoenix had "Old Spirit Week" at school during their lunch hour. All the classes (Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors competed). These are some of the pictures showing Jennifer, Joshua, Heather and Sheri supporting their respective grades. The Senior class won the week but everyone put in a great effort and had their days! Love these pictures. Look at Joshua go for the ball (WOW) and doesn't Heather look cute with her face decorated "Grin"! Jennifer lookig cute participating and of course Sheri Babe with the winning Seniors!!! Thought you would enjoy seeing these! (Oh...if you look closely at the group picture you can see Nicholas "he's in yellow hint hint" and some of the others.

Thank You Oregonians!!!!

John and I want to thank everyone for showing us such a wonderful time during our visit to Oregon! Wow...we saw the Goldman family perform, heard the cousins sing at their weekly lesson (twice), had a dinner at the Thorp home, Anderson home, Goldman home and Kruse home (oh so yummy!), went out with Dottie and Ken (gained weight), saw "Lady Jane" performed by Destiny, saw the "Go Getter" duo by David and Destiny, heard David play at his piano lesson (great job), played tennis with everyone (go Emma), played volleyball with everyone (go Kolten), John played ping pong (oops...beat Kenny), heard Kenny preach twice, John took the Harry and David tour with Tami and Jodi, lots of visiting with Ken and Dottie and of course....no trip is complete without "antiquing with Dottie" grinning!!!! Oh...can't forget that wonderful girl's day/night out with Dottie!!! So much fun, so much love and so much generosity! Thank each of you from the bottom of our hearts!!!! Dottie and Ken, we want to give a SPECIAL THANK YOU for opening your home to us and letting Brandye stay too! Can't wait to come back....but want everyone to know our home is open if you come to visit us in Arizona.

Crusader's First Game is a Win!!!! Go Justin

Justin played in his first school football game of the season for the Northwest Christian Crusaders with a big win over the Phoenix Christian Cougars. It was really hot out there and we were impressed how well both teams played in the heat. Justin is on the first string so was in on quite a few plays. Great game Crusaders...Great game Justin...can't wait to see more of them this season.

Joshua and Jennifer - Cute Cousins

Joshua and Jennifer doing homework from their college algebra class they are taking at North Point Prep. (They got me beat..it is Greek to me "Grin") Are they cute or what? Jennifer is helping Josh since he started school late because he was in Samoa. He is a quick study and is doing great! Thanks Jennifer!!!

It's a Dog's Life "Grin"

Justin trying to find a spot to sleep "Grin"

Yep..it's a dog's life after all "Grin" This is Chloe (Justin's dog) and Brandye settling in for a good night's sleep. Not sure Justin will have much room. Justin and Joshua are staying with us for two weeks while Jason and Kimberly are on a Mission Trip to Papua New Guinea.

Joshua Update - Samoa Teen Mission

The info below was posted on the Teen Mission Website. Thought I would share it with everyone:

We are so sad to think that our time here in Samoa is quicky coming to an end. We have all enjoyed our time here and have formed real friendships with the staff at the YWAM base. We are working hard to complete our project before we leave here on Thursday night to go to the airport for our flight to Australia. We are putting the tin on the roof of the fale and will start to attach the thatch today also. Please pray for safety as we travel. We were blessed by Devotions from Gabe on God's plans for our lives and Josh West on worry and fear. Everyone is healthy and getting along well!