Mike at the Temple

We had a very nice day yesterday.  Mike went through the Draper temple and took out his endowments.  He leaves next week on his mission to Kennewick Washington.  Mike, thanks for letting us join in on your special day!  

Whole group minus me

Whole group minus Emerson

Mike and Nate

Grandma and Grandpa Anderson with Mike

Grandma and Grandpa Free, Grandma and Grandpa Anderson, and Mike

Mike with Grandma and Grandpa Free

Mike with Joni and Dave

Mike and his friend Emerson.  He leaves later this month on his mission.

Grandpa Dave gave Emerson his jacket so they looked like two missionaries. :)

Mike with Drew and me

Nate was really in love with his shoes and insisted that I take a picture of them. 

Mike and Hailey (Mike was sick of me taking his picture by this point).  Hailey was awesome and picked up my kids from school and played with them until we were done.  They had a blast!  Thanks again Hailey.  :)

Draper Temple

Memorial Day

 Drew started out the morning racing at the Intermountain Cup Race in Draper.  He was supposed to go to Colorado for the Gunnison Growler but came down with a sinus infection and decided it wasn't a great idea to go.  He took 7th place, which I think is still pretty decent for being sick.  The kids and I watch Drew start and then headed down to Santaquin to go put flowers on my Grandma and Grandpa Crooks grave.  They have a nice little program that they put on for the Veterans.    Later we headed to a BBQ for the bike team and then went swimming and dinner at the Free's.  We had a great day.

Drew took 7th place

Grandma and Grandpa's Head Stone

Kids watching the program

Conner holding a poppy

My brother Chris and his wife Zale

Drew and Ellie at the pool

I just love Ellie's smile

My family at the cemetery

Thank you to all of the veterans who sacrifice so much for all of us!

Grandpa Clair

Cute Grandpa Clair's health has been getting worse lately and so I've been trying to snatch pictures of him whenever I get a chance.  This is from Mother's Day.

Swimming Time is Here

The Free pool is finally open and the kids can't get enough. 

Grandma and Grandpa came over for dinner that night and it was nice to be able to spend some time with them. 

It was also the eclipse that night and luckily Joni and Dave's neighbor had a sheet of x-ray film that we were able to fold enough times to get a picture.  

Zoo with the Friends

One of the girls was sick for the school field trip so her mom arranged for a few of the kids from the neighborhood to go to the zoo and recreate the day for her.  It was really nice.  It wasn't crowded at all and we took our time.  The kids had a great time.  

We were there at a great time because the kids were able to talk to several zoo keepers while they feed and took care of the animals. 

I loved the kids faces in this picture.  They were watching the keeper above feed the lemurs. 

Draper Mid-Week Race

Drew had a race behind the house the other day.  He did pretty well - I think he took 4th.  I just love that he always has a grin on his face.  I think he likes to ride his bike! :)

Ellie's First Recital

Ellie had her first dance recital this week.  We weren't sure if she was going to do it but she did awesome!!!!  There was 1 song that she became a little shy and didn't do it but she did the other 4.  4 out of 5 isn't bad and she even sang a solo!