Joelle and Mom

Joelle turns 14 and is now a MIA Maid

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Joelle's new MIA Maid leaders brought her a fun birthday cookie. The candles on her cake have different colored flames. Happy Birthday Joelle, 14 years have gone by way too fast.

Joelle and her art teacher and her sculpture.

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Come and visit and you can see her sculpture up close and personal and then make a guess as to who you think he is.

Steve was awarded the Silver Beaver

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In 1964 Grandpa Osborne was presented the Silver Beaver. One of the highest awards in scouting. His name was on the program that included Steve's biography. It was a very nice event and an honor for Steve. Congratulations on receiving your Silver Beaver.

Touring Palmyra!!

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Time in Rochester NY with the Christensens

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In front of the Christensen's home, with the Christensens, of course.
This is the Susan B Anthony home. I loved the history of women's sufferage.

Jimmermania--We had it in Las Vegas!!

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It is true, we have around 100 pictures of Jimmer doing pretty much everything. From sitting on the bench to talking to the coach to playing defense, but this we'll leave that to your imagination. For more info check out Joelle's amazing BYU basketball blog.

Alan's Birthday Party, 2011

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Grandma Roberts at home in Pocatello, Jan 2011

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This year was the year of Jimmer

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Joelle loved watching Jimmer in the Marriot Center.

Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert 2011

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Pumpkin Paatch

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The search for the perfect pumpkin begins. Cousins make the best friends.

Lucky us!!! After salsa we got to have a boys sleep

over. Boys are great guests. After the pumpkin patch

we popped popcorn turned on a movie and everybody went to sleep.

We love our vinyl decorated pumpkins!!!

Alaska Cruise September 2010

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It is beautiful. At Juneau.

Our Cruise Ship docked in Juneau.

Alan at the only land based Glacier in the world.

On the ship. The weather was beautiful

the entire trip.

Joelle with the Grand Champion

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Cassia County Fair 2010

Ode to Dirt

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As most of you know I have been spending alot of time going through an amazing amount of my mother's and grandmother's collections of stuff. Most quotes and poems I have simply had to dispose of, but for some reason this poem appeals to me. Especially when I think of being a young mother with a house full of children. Thought you all might like it too. This poem was published in June 1985.

Dirty dishes, dirty laundry,
Dirty diapers, dirty floors,
Dirty walls, and dirty oven,
Dirty fingerprints on doors;

Filthy toilets, smudgy windows,
Muddy footprints, dusty stands,
Dirty trash, and dirty garbage,
Little children's dirty hands.

Sneaky dustballs, creepy cobwebs,
Crayon faces on the wall,
All combine to war against me--
Me, alone, against them all!

Still I battle bravely onward,
Till there's no more strength to borrow,
And each night I sleep victorious--
Just to find more dirt tomorrow!

So it seems a losing battle.
Fighting dirt takes all my time.
How can I remain "unspotted"
In a world of dirt and grime?

When my life on earth has ended
And my hands no longer hurt,
When the fight I've fought is finished
And I'm buried deep in dirt.

When my eyes at last are opened
And I see that heavenly shore,
Will I find the rest I've worked for--
Free from every grimy chore?

Will my days be long and restful?
Will my home stay squeaky clean?
Will I spend my time in leisure,
Like a spoiled and pampered queen?

Will I garden dirtless flowers?
Will my windows gleam and shine?
Will my hands stay soft and silky
As a blossom on the vine?

Will my dishes never soil?
Will my floors stay shining bright?
Will my laundry never mildew
While I lounge from morn till night?

Or when I receive my glory,
Could it be? Aya, there's the rub--
Will I find, in that great mansion
More celestial floors to scrub!

Dawn Varner

Lagoon, By the end of the Day

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It was very hot and we got very thirsty!!!!!
But all in all it as a grat day.

I think Heather was making fun of my riding abilities.

At the end of the day we took it easy with a few

fun rides. Joelle had never ridden bumper cars.

One last down turn on Jetstar.

Fun at Lagoon 2010

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Alan and Joelle are fearless.

We enjoyed the day.

They liked it so much they went twice.

After the first time on Wicked.

If you look close you will find Alan, Joelle and Heather.

More pictures of Baby Grant, Minus the IV.

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Joelle was so glad to finally get home from girl's camp

and meet Grant.

James: Turning 1 on July 22, 2010

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How lucky!! We got to tend this adorable little boy
for 1 week while his parents and siblings went to CA.

Grant Lyle Andersen born July 5, 2010

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Our first picture of Grant on July 6, 2010.

Holding Grant for the first time in the NICU

There are times when we reflect on the important aspects of life. The week of Grant's birth was cetainly one of those times. We had already enjoyed 2 priesthood blessings in two days. The baptisim and confirmation of Gracie and the blessing of Dallin.

On the morning of July 6, when Brandon called and asked Alan to hurry over to the hospital to help give Lindsay a blessing, we really had no idea how important that blessing would be. I was grateful, as we made our way to Twin Falls, that Brandon and Alan had the priesthood. I thought of how we take that power for granted so much of the time. That priesthood blessings and ordinances become almost common place for those of us who have had the priesthood always in our lives. I think most of you know that we spent a couple of hours with Brandon and Lindsay and then with assurance from the nurse that the bleeding had stopped and Lindsay would be feeling better in a couple of hours, we left to come home. As I walked in the door at home a few hours later we received the call from John that Lindsay had been rushed into emergency surgery with the possibility of a hysterectomy to stop the bleeding. The trip back to Twin Falls was a long one. I tried to remember the words of the blessing that Brandon had given Lindsay that morning. I remembered some words but not many and I knew how drastically the situation had changed. However, I did remeber some of Elder Oaks talk from the priesthhood session of conference this April. I knew that he had said that the words spoken in a healing blessing were not the most important thing. I would encourage all of you to take time to review that talk. It was a powerful talk about blessings of the sick. I found comfort in that knowledge. I know that there were miracles that took place that day. I know that the restoration of the priesthood plays a part in our lives every day. It is with much joy and gratitude that I thank Heavenly Father that my husband, sons and sons-in -laws are able to bring the blessings of the priesthood into our family. I look forward to the blessing day of little Grant. I know that he is a great addition to our family.

4th of July celebrating

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Kaitlyn and Gracie in their cute 4th attire.

Joelle and Rachel

Celebrating at the park !!!!

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Hannah

Lydia

Kyle and Joelle

Rachel and Abbey

Lydia and Hannah

The girl's took my camera and took all of these great pictures.

Robbie you may have a hard time hanging on to the title of family

photographer.

4th of July parade in Lewiston

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John, Care and Hilary

Robbie, Ben, Sami and Luke

Candy anybody, Candy?

You shouldn't need a blanket on the 4th of July!!!

4th of July Boating in the Cold

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Heather and Adam making the best of the cold day.

Kaitlyn taking care of the flag duty.

Rachel, no hands on the wakeboard.

Hannah enjoying the river from inside the boat

Hard to believe it would be too cold to boat on the Weekend of the 4th, but cold it was. However, there were brave souls who would not let the cold keep them from having fun!!

Dallin's Blessing Day

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It was a great and enjoyable day to be present for

Dallin's Blessing. We especially enjoyed going to AF

2nd ward and seeing our friends.

Gracie's baptism: July 3, 2010

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It is hard to believe our adorable Gracie is

now 8 years old and baptised. We are so

proud of the beautiful and righteous young woman

she is growing into. We love you.

Harris pond: Fun in the Sun 2010

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Greg beating the swing.

Rachel and Abbey entertaining the younger children.

Hannah, Trevor Annie, the end of a perfect day.

Harris Pond: Family Gathering

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Cameron and Trey enjoying the paddle boat.

Trey handeling 2 canoes

Baby James and Cason

Trevor

Gracie, Kaitlyn, Sammi

Harris Pond June 30, 2010

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Care and John on the Zip line.

Holly and Kyle enjoying the raft.

Care and Hilary on the Zip line.

Paddle boat Kids.

Perfect size for the little ones.

Sammi's blessing day

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Proud Grandparents

Joelle enjoying the baby as always

Grandma Roberts and baby Sami

Samantha

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Baby Boy Dallin, born June 10, 2010

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We are so happy to have this healthy baby boy join our family. He definitely looks like he belongs to the rest of the family. He is a keeper.

Flowers from the Crockets

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New vinyl addition to our home.

The Crockets, the couple who join us at our Christmas Party each year, gave us these beautiful

Iris

Memorial Day Weekend Fun

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Robbie at her best

Two cute girls.

Brandon, Lindsay and Grandma Roberts on Memorial Day

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Grandma Roberts at her parents grave site May 2010

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Our perfect sized garden box

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Abbey and Gracie's Birthday celebration 2010

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Joelle is 13, May 20, 2010

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Devens Senior Concert

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Deven is a very talented boy. At his Senior concert he had. He played amazing piano pieces. He snag in French and Broadway. He also did 2 hysterical speeches one he did with his friend and they are going to compete in Kansas City. One of the speeches was the Tortoise and the Hare and the other was the Big Bad Wolf. We had a great time!!

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I have have been in art for 2 years now. I really enjoy doing here a couple of picture that have me with me art during the show.

Missouri sites May 2010

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Our last stop was at the temple lot. This is the
site dedicated by Joseph Smith for the temple in New Jerusalem.
The building in the background is the Community of
Christ's temple.

Liberty Jail

Emily and Heather with our Sister Missionary

who was our guide at Liberty. Her song was

finishing touch at the end of our tour. We will

always remember her.

Monday evening the Permann kindly spent time

with us at Adam ondi Ahman. They gave us a tour and

explained their missionary duties. Their is not a happier

people on earth.

Nauvoo May 2010

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Carthage.

Monday morning Heather and Emily did baptisims.
President Petersen visited with us before we went into

the font and I was able to observe at the font and hand the girls

thier towels. It was a wonderful morning.

Nauvoo May 2010

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Heather at the end of the Trail of Hope, or Trail of Tears.
Joseph stands with Brigham as they look our over the Mississippi.
Behind them is a monument to all that died on the journey across
the plains. Peter Shupe and Karen Kristine Nielsen's names are
written there.

Looking back at the temple from Parley's street.

Heather caught the boquet. Isn't Kristen beautiful?

Their car was Vinylized.

Nauvoo May 2010

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President and Sister Ludwig (the grooms parents) arranged for the wedding party to have the buggy ride tour.

While we roade in the large buggy a narator told Nauvoo stories.

This is the Webb Blacksmith shop. Our Shupe ancestors had a blacksmith shop in Nauvoo and helped prepare saints to leave. Some of thier tools were donated and are in this shop.

This anvil is from the Shupes.

Heather and I enjoyedd the wedding festivities and especially time at the temple.

Jazz

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Jazz Made It To round 2!!!!!! Jazz at Lakers Sunday!!!!! Go Jazz!!!!!!!!!! Do U think They can beat Lakers 4 out of 7 times????????

Byu Football

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Can`t wait till the season Starts!!!!!! Go Cougs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;)

Moveing Brandon adn Lindsay

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Heather and a tiny bit of John Moveing a Dresser

The trailer John brouht to move them.

Looks like the trailer is full.

More Graduation

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The Y on the moutian.

Heather and Joelle

Mom and Dad and there two gradutates

Lots of People! We had Such a great time!!:)

Brandon and Heather graduate from the Mariott School of Business

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Diplomas in hand.

True Blue graduates!!!

Lindsay and Brandon after graduation.

The family at the cougar.

BYU graduation 2010

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Joelle and Heather enjoying the day.

Heather and Adam after the final graduation.

Krystal Skaar drove from Boise to join the celebration.

Brandon, Brett and Adam great young men and graduates

At Sheri's house

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We stayed at Sheri's on Wednesday night, on our way to graduation. Dan and Ashley came over to eat dinner with us. I thought the cousins might enjoy seeing this picture of them and grandma.

Carter's 4th Birthday

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Wyatt was so excited to have Carter turn 4 like him. Carter was very nice to share. He let Wyatt hold his birthday loader and he held the man that goes in the loader.

50 years in DUP

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Grandma Roberts was honored with a 50 year membership pin in DUP. That is Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She is very proud of her heritage and has always enjoyed her DUP meetings.

Heather, Joelle and friends

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Monica, Heather, Joelle, Raven, Elise

Heather and some of her Jerusalem friends came for the Dodge National Finals Rodeo. We had a great time getting to know them. They are all going their seperate ways this spring so they enjoyed their one last time to be together.

Afternoon conference session

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BYU Scrimmage

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Joelle and Rachel's favorite part of the day;
watching the BYU scrimmage.

Heather and Holly are the Winners

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Cosmo enjoying the attention.

Receiving the check!!!!

Heather thanked the Founders wives for their

contributions.

Holly and Heather had this great booth where they met

successful business people who gave suggestions and approval

of their business plan.

Joelle and Baby Samantha

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Samantha

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This is the only picture I have of baby Samantha. Our battery was dead. Roobie will be home this afternoon and will provide lots of great pictures.

Vinylized Wall

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I added vinyl to my grandchildren wall. I think that
it looks great. Heather presents for the Home business
competition on Tuesday at 11:30. She and Holly have
worked hard to get this ready and I am sure that she
will do well.

More Zions

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Joelle at the water falls at the emerald pools

The mouth of the Narrows

Zions

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The weeping rock.

The scenery in Zions was amazing. We took the convertable and put the top down so that we could take in all that there was to offer.

Magestic Lodge

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This is the lodge that we stayed for one night. They had an amazing wildlife museum and it was in a beautiful setting, just outside of Zions Park

St George Temple

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We loved learning about the building of the St George Temple. It was completed in 5 years and was the first dedicated temple in Utah. It was designed by the same atchitect as the Nauvoo temple and has many similarities.

Spring break 2010

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Our first stop was Cove Fort. President Hinckley's grandfather was called to build Cove Fort and his father spent most of his growing up years at this weigh station between Salt Lake and ST George.

Norma's Birthday

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Joelle made this cute Happy Birthday sign for me and made me breakfast.

Tyler's birthday

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It is hard to believe that we will have two more eight year olds this year. Tyler and Gracie. We had a little celebration for Tyler with our Valentines dinner.

Hockey at Laurie's

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After the temple we took the kids to the famous Baldwin ice skating rink. Hockey was the favorite activity.

Steve and Vickie at the Logan Temple

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Steve and Vickie were sealed on January 30,2010

Alan's Birthday

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We were in Lewiston for Alan's Birthday celebration.

Torrey Pines

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Alan and I had a chance to take a quick trip to SanDiego. Meeting days the weather was wet, cold and windy, but the one day we had to be outside it was beautiful. We visited an old aircraft carrier that is now a museum. We stayed at the Torrey Pines Gold course, which is gorgeous and right on the ocean.

New Years Eve 2009-2010

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After this New Years Eve, I promise to never try to put children to bed early. The kids are old enough to truly enjoy celebrating. Making all kinds of noise and cheering is absolutely gleeful wit a room full of children.

More pictures from the Fair

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Hilary won $5 and was all smiles.

Lydia was glad to win her $5.

Gracie won her class.

There were at least two photographers for each small child leading a heifer.

Carol and Wyatt made the trip to watch Lydia.

Eastern Idaho State Fair in Balckfoot

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Very serious showmen.

Lots of smiles.

Taking care of business

Keeping their eye on the judge.

Getting Ready

Make A WIsh for Trey

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Enjoying the evening in their own way.

Wishes do come true.

Trey ready to investigate his hideout.

Great Grandma Holman is one of the first to check out the inside.

Trey and Tyler blindfolded on the way home. No Peaking

Western Idaho State Fair in Boise

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Went to see the cow show, but the kids found other entertainment. This giant rabbit and the kids tractor pull.

Saying good-bye to Summer

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Looking back at the first days of summer and sadly kissing it good-bye

More summer Fun

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Abbey, Joelle and Rachel enjoyed kneeboarding in June when the girl's were here for Art Camp

Brand new baby Casen

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On Sunday Sept 20, 2009, we stopped by to see new baby Casen. We enjoyed holding him and counting all of his fingers and toes.

Joelle at the Cassia County Fair

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Joelle won Reserve overall Showman. Her heifer was 4th place in quality. Pretty good showing for a Junior division showman.

We made it to the Top of Ensign Peak

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Part of our Salt Lake YW trip was a hike to the top of Ensign Peak. It was worth the hike.

Joelle and Grandma visit new Baby James

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Movie of Joelle's Bridge (read below)

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Heres a video of breaking of the bridge.

First Day in Young Womens

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Happy Birthday!!!!!!

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Joelle and the wind blew out all twelve candles.

Thank you Caroline for providing the masks. The

girl's loved the feel of their sking after. They also made

fun flower clips for their hair.

We should all be so lucky as to have a spa party and

a foot massage for our birhtday.

It took one full week, but we are done celebrating Joelle's 12th Birthday. And Thank you , Thank you Lindsay for making the birthday party a success.

Evening Basket Ball

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Making the shot

Joelle's favorite is to shoot the basketball. If she can get her Dad to play with her its the best.

Craters of the Moon

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Joelle's last field trip of the year was to Craters of the Moon. They went cave exploring and hill hiking. They had a great time and learned alot too.

Building Bridges

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Joell and a friend built a bridge in one of her classes, only to see how long it would take Mr. Voigt to destroy it.

Mother's Day

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We celebrated birthdays with our Mother's Day celebration. Be prepared there will be more celebrating to come in the next 10 days. These two boys weren't celebrating birthdays, just being cute.

Storybook Park with Amy and Wyatt

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Wicked

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All of us in are seats with the stage behind.

Hez and me by a wicked sign.

Behind is the capitol theater.

Before we went to the show we ate at a Hawian place.

Mom, Holly,Heater, and me got to go to wicked it was really good I recremand it for people who haven`t seen it.

Wicked

Just catching up on 6 months worth of Blogging.

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After downloading the pictures from my camera when we returned from Katie's, I realized there were some events that needed to be added to the blog. Here they are, a little late but still fun to see.

We had fun at the State Basketball tournament with the Beans. Brenan's team won 3rd place and did a great job.

Joelle surprised me with a cake on my Birthday. She thought my real birthday could not go without a cake. Thanks everyone for taking time to share my Birthday. MOM

Norma's Birthday

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Thank you Caroline for always throwing a great Birthday party. As is evidenced by the picture, everyone is having a great time

Alan's fun 60th Birthday

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Alan. Dad, and Grandpa had a great 60th Birthday Party. He loved having everyone here. Pictured are Heather's flower Arrangement and notice the horse shoe he is wearing, given to him from his mother, it is from Secretariat.

Wanda, Mother's, Grandma's 80th Birthday Party

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Joelle's ART

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Fun pictures from Katies

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Robbie won't believe this but I wish I had taken more pictures, but here are a few just fun pictures.

Palmyra

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I loved going back to Palmyra. We saw the Hill Cumorah, The Smith Farm and Sacred Grove, and the Grandin Press. Too bad, the Chill and Grill doesn't open until April, I guess we will just have to make another trip to Rochester.

Fun at the Natural Museum of Play

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Tuesday we went to the Play Museum. It has all kinds of things to play. There is a play grocery store, a crazy place to dance, a post office, race cars and a carousel. I loved the play museu.