Happy Birthday Grandpa Lilya!

We went on Sat Nov. 14th to Grandpa and Grandma Lilya's house to celebrate Grandpa's Birthday. It was fun to get together with cousins and their families and visit. The hit of the party was the train. Grandpa, Uncle Claudon and Rod had made for the kids to ride in. Some parents rode in it too. Here are some pictures.

More Family Pics

Here are some more. Unfortunately she was unable to get the whole family staring at the camera at once. But she did such a great job. Thank you, Rita?

Family Pictures.

Rita came out last Friday with Russell, Cassie and Maggie. She went with us to Hooper Springs Park where is was very cold. Sorry about that. She did a great job of pictures. Let me show you.

First Day of 1st Grade.

Mikatie started Thatcher Elementary Wednesday. It is about 20 minutes from Grace going South. She gets to ride the bus which was always fun in kindergarten, but she said was boring the first day of school. The bus picks her up by the garage at 0655am and drops her off at 1640(640pm). Her Teacher is Mrs. White, whom she likes a lot. She was nervous about not knowing anyone, but found several of the kids from kindergarten in her class. I can't believe how fast time flies. Alex will start preschool on Wednesday. He is excited and nervous.

Camping with the Peck's.

We had lots of fun Camping with the Peck's
at Big Springs Camp ground. Thanks to
Mom and Dad for making it possible. Sorry we couldn't spend the whole week with you. Thanks Martin and Jamie for taking the kids with you. Sorry Nich and Rita we didn't get to spend more time together. Thanks for watching the kids so we could go to the temple.

Free Fishing Day.

This year we went to the fish Hackery to fish
The kids loved it as you can see and we caught
several fish.

Time Passing

I can't believe it has been 2 months since I last blogged. Time just seems to race by.
Mike is done in the potatoes and has moved on to fixing fences in Wayan. He is getting eaten by the bugs. Soon he will be in a swather cutting hay. He took a day off and we camped at Indian Hot Springs Sunday night and Spent the day on Monday with the family. It was a lot of fun to see everyone.
Mikatie had her last day of Kindergarten Yesterday. I can't believe I have a first grader now. We will learn sometime whether she will go to Thatcher Elementary School or Grace. I have heard that the kids that live in Grace have to go to Thatcher. We will see. She loves to play at the park and at friends houses. She is growing fast and wants to do everything see can.
Alex is growing and trying to keep up with his sister. He loves to play and go to the park too.
We are working on getting him ready for school in 2 yrs. He is a momma's boy and we are working on getting him to sit with his class in Primary and not on mommies lap.
I'm still working at the hospital. This month has been real busy but now we are getting slower. I Love working in the primary. It is fun to see the kids learn and grow. I need to get busy and get my to do list done. I have yet to plant my garden and need to clean the van and paint the house. I'm looking forward to sunny days. I loved the rain too.