Mckay's first day of preschool

On September 6th Mckay started school. He is going to a new preschool with one of his close friends. To celebrate the start of his school we went to dinner as a family and then to his back to school night. We met his new teacher Mrs. Trisha and he saw the room he will get to play in for free time. He was excited to start school, even if you asked him directly he would tell you he doesn't want to go.

The morning of school Mckay took his traditional picture in the front yard, and then one in front of the home where he goes to school. Mckay is getting so big, I am glad we have this last year of preschool before he starts public school and is gone to school all day.

Kelsey has Arrived

Kelsey arrived today a little before 6 pm.

I'll create an additional post later, but wanted to announce her arrival.

9 pounds 3 ounces 21 inches long

Getting Checked out and cleaned up.

Mom and Baby are doing Great. Thanks to all the well-wishers.

1st Grade!

First Day of 1st Grade

"First day of School, First day of School!"

Never one to shy away from a good pose.

Cassidy was excited to tell her Grandma that she rides the BYU bus.

Sandwhich Du Jour

Cassidy and Mckay have entered the phase of life where they like to prepare food for their parents. The other day I was working on the computer when they brought me up this declicious looking sandwhich.
Looks good right?

Easy to make really, just take two slices of bread, coat with mayonaise, add provolone cheese, and top if all off with a generous portion of sliced strawberries. MMMmmm.

Thanks Kids!

I was super appreciative, and then we had a talk about the kinds of things Dad likes on his sandwhiches.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Show with Kids

Mom and Dad decided that before a new little sister joins the family, we would go out for a "big kid" date. We went to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Hale Center Theater in West Valley. They had seen the show before at an outdoor venue and were excited to see it again. We didn't get tickets early enough however so we were split up sitting 2 and 2. Perhaps a bit hard to see, but Cassidy and I are sitting behind the older gentleman in the black tie. She was excited to watch as the performers came out onto the stage. Mckay with Mom.At intermission Cassidy and Mckay switched places. Still difficult to see, but now Mckay is with me. (Fourth row up behind the man in the black tie.)After the show was over, Cassidy wanted to go shake "Joseph's" hand and tell him what a good job he had done. He said it meant the most coming from the younger kids. We have so much fun with our "older kids." They are good kids who are kind to each other. We are excited however, as it won't be long now until a new "little one" joins our family.

Pass of all Passes

For Christmas we got Utah County Pass of all Passes. We have enjoyed Trafalga, Flash Basketball games, Orem Owlz games, and now Seven Peaks Water Park. Summer is coming to an end and we were anxious to get out and have some big kid fun before school starts and the baby is here. The kids loved the wave pool, and all the slides. Taylor was fantastic to help the kids so much, since I was limited in what I could do being pregnant. I am so grateful for all of his help and support. I just smile when I see him playing with our kids.

The kids loved to ride in their own tubes. At the end of the day we discovered the slides they could do all by themselves, even wait in line.

Pioneer Day Waterballoon Volleyball

For Pioneer Day this year we got together with my family for a BBQ and some Waterballoon Volleyball. Thanks to my parents for the fun BBQ, and to my Sister Amy for the fun game.

My grandpa losing his hat while making the save.

Cassidy with her grandpa "Poppa Eric"

The unbeatable team!

Delivery in Seattle

At the end of June, Alisa's parents began their Missionary Service as the President of the Washington, Tacoma Mission. Alisa and I volunteered to drive a vehicle up to them. We left mid-day on Thursday and drove about 10 1/2 hours before stopping in Kennewick, WA for the night. The Boise Temple. (Picture taken from the car window as we drove by.)
Mt. Raineer
The drive through Oregon and into Washington really was beautiful.

Space Needle
View from the Observation Deck

Alisa looking cute as we get ready to board the Seattle Monorail.

The above picture has funny story. We walked down to Pike Place Market. The "Public Market" sign is pretty popular so I asked her to stand by the curb so I could take her picture with "the sign." She acted a little confused wondering why I would want a picture of her with that sign. The picture below is the sign she thought I was referring to.

We are not fans of sea food, but the market was a lot of fun, and had beautiful flowers.

We bought some to give to Alisa's mom.

Don't want to eat them, but still fun to see.

We arrived safely and have a fun, although quick time with Alisa's parents.

We are proud of them and their willingness to serve.