First Day of School

"It's the most wonderful time of the year...." I know typically that is a Christmas song; but a staples commercial I saw a few years back brought it out in a whole new light. Both Miriam and Joseph were very excited this morning and were up and in the shower by 6:40 without fighting. I finally had to ask Joseph to take off his backpack because wearing a backpack for 40 minutes will make any persons back hurt. (he gets a little nervous about being late) They got to school only a little late (no buses so they depend on me) and each of them forgot all of their supplies in the car (and I didn't even notice) One day down - the rest of the year to go.
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Tooth Fairy visit

Miriam lost her first tooth yesterday! She has been wiggling and wiggling that tooth it seems, forever. This morning was exciting when she found a dollar under her pillow.

Happy 11th

Happy 11th anniversary. What a cute couple! A wonderful wonderful day!!!

24th of July Celebration

We have decided the best place to go for the 24th of July celebration is good ol' St. Anthony Idaho. I am a little late getting these pictures up; but better late than never.

It may seem by looking at this photo that we had a horrible time floating the river. In reality, after getting over the slime and the cold big water, we all had a very nice time. Once the crying stopped all we had to listen to was the sound of the water and little voices blaming one another for getting the other wet first. At least there wasn't crying added to the fighting.


The rodeo was a favorite for everyone!! Joseph and Miriam even did the calf chase. I thought for sure they would be tippy toeing through the dirt; but they got right in there and Joseph got so close to getting some money off the cow. I don't think I have ever seen him move so fast. Money is a great motivator!!

Candy is also a great motivator!!!!

Aint they beauties!

Miriam and her friend Noelle decided to be in disguise last week while playing. "So the boys won't know who the heck we are." were the exact words they said. I think they did an especially nice job coloring in their eye brows.

Happy Father's Day!

We love our Dad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Poster Contest

Thad's company is having a poster contest and the kids wanted to enter. The posters are required to have a theme of health. Both Miriam and Joseph chose physical health.




Miriam was complaining about dinner one night asking why I never made anything she liked. I said "well, you don't like corn, carrots, peas, potatoes, beans or lettuce so what do you want me to make? I guess I could start cooking food like cake and donuts and we could all look like the guy on your poster." This brought out major giggles from Joseph; but Miriam didn't appreciate it.