Summer: Week 2

Caleb:  EFY

He roomed with one of our favorite boys - Ethan

(The brace on his wrist is a removable cast.  He broke his thumb at football camp.)

Isaac: Still in Taiwan

Isaac with our beloved Brandon(arm around Isaac) and Bean (glasses).  These boys stayed with us for a month last January.  We LOVE them!

Isaac with his host family.  His host mother was a member of the church!

Aaron: Cub Scout Camp

Ruby:  Pinochio

Tracy Aviary:  

Bees Game:

Summer: Week 1

Caleb:  Football Camp

Isaac: Taiwan

Aaron, Ruby, Benjamin:  Swim lessons

Pinocchio

Recital day for Ruby!  This year her studio put on Pinocchio.  She was a fox and her partner, a cat (notice she was paired with a cute little red head).  They are part of the scene when the cat and fox convince Pinocchio to give them his money and skip school.  It was another great performance at Kingsbury Hall.   The whole cast was fantastic.  And Ruby was . . .our favorite star!

Cinderella

Ruby is dancing at a new studio this year.  For their recital the studio puts on a huge ballet production that is performed in a beautiful theater downtown.  This year they did Cinderella.  The performance was FABULOUS!!  Ruby's class were court jesters that danced while the king told the prince that he need to "find a mate"  (and yes, the charming prince is a red head)

Ruby's mouth gaped open as she walked into the theater for her dress rehearsal - which is when the pictures above were taken.  I don't think she had ever been in a theater that big or beautiful and she was simply thrilled by the whole experience.   She did a great job and we all thoroughly enjoyed the night.  (Although, 2 hours of ballet was a little long for Adam).

Keeping it Real

Occasionally for scripture study we will read highlights from a conference address rather than our scriptures. Usually we talk about something that has a message that will help us put the gospel into action.  Then we try to remind ourselves of what we talked about by putting it on our white board.  This particular message has been up for a while, but as you can see, got an addendum.  I am so glad everything is sinking in.

Ballet Recital

Ruby had her ballet recital today.  Her class did a darling dance to "Sunny Side of the Street."  It was one of my favorite dances she has ever done.  I know I am completely biased, but I thought her number was the hightling of the night.  She did a beautiful job and even had a wee solo.  Bravo!! Ruby!!


Next year Ruby is going to a studio that focuses primarily on ballet  - so this was her last year with this dance studio.  We have had 3 great years with them and we are so grateful for every minute. 


It has been especially fun for Ruby to take dance with two of her best freinds.  Great job girls!

Christy's Wedding

Last month, Christy got married to a wonderful guy.  We are grateful for him and so happy to have him in our family.
We haven't seen all of the picture yet, but here are some that we do have.  Christy looked gorgeous.  It really was a beautiful day.
The other highlight was that I got to have my whole family stay with me!  We hit a peak of 23 people in the house.  Lots of people, Lots of food, Lots of memories.

Congratulations Christy and Anthony!