summer solstice

 Ashley read a book where the girl made a big deal of watching the sun rise on the winter solstice so she wanted to watch the sun rise for the summer solstice.  So we all got up at 5:30 and headed to the baseball park to watch the sunrise.  It was a lot of fun, a beautiful day and a beautiful sunrise.

James took us to Village Inn for breakfast after.  Then we all came home and took a nap.(Except Ashley)

dance rehearsal

 Someone took some pictures at the dance rehearsal and posted them on face book so I snatched them.  This  is Ashley in her ballet ending pose.   They danced to the frog prince.  It is such a cute, amazing dance.  They got a lot of applause.

This is Allison.  They are leprechauns.  The theme of the recital is Fables, Folklore, and Fairytales.

The last day we saw Jarin

He is doing great.  We got to talk to him for over an hour last night while he was waiting for his flight to Washington DC.  His mission president called us today and said that he arrived.  They ate breakfast at Ihop then all went back to the mission home for a nap(their flight left at midnight).  He was then going to meet his new companion and get to work.  His first P-day is tomorrow.

Jarin' s missionary farewell

 Jenny and Jon and their family surprised us by showing up before church.  It was fun to have all the from Utah cousins here also.  Jarin was a little afraid he may die while giving his talk.  He did a very nice job.

He did  not die and now it is off to Washington DC!!!

Alice in wonderland

 Ashley performed in the ballet Alice this weekend.  She was a red rose.  Her friend Bailey was a bee.  They did a fabulous job.  It was a very fun experience.

Easter 2013

 Ashley finally let Allison do her hair.  It is so cute.  I wish she would let us do her hair more often but she likes it "flat down" the best.

 Ever since we moved into this house Jarin has wanted a flag to fly on our flag pole.  Since he is going to the nation's capital on his mission he decided now would be a great time to bring one home.

 He got his sisters and brother so excited that they all had to come out and help set it up.

TADA!!  Our house is now a home.  It has a tramp AND a flag.

My Dad

My dad passed away this afternoon.  I love my dad.  He was always a great example of how this life should be lived.  He taught me how to work hard, have respect for people and things, and how to love and live the gospel of Jesus Christ fully.  I loved watching football and jeopardy with him.  I loved to work out in the apple orchard with him and listen to him sing songs and tell stories.  I love how he could let me know I had disappointed him with only a look. I love that when I was growing up I thought he knew everything about anything and that he could fix anything.  I am very lucky to have him for a dad and I am thankful for everything he taught me.  Love you dad!!!