Bem-vindo, Lucas!

Luke is called to the Brazil Sao Paolo East Mission.  He reports to the Brazilian MTC on 3 April 2013!!

Yay!  I guess none of us will be able to stalk him or drop off donuts at his doorstep!

Guess who's going to be a futbal fan?!

Happy Birthday, Big Guy!

Betsey:

Things that remind me of Jake...

Brenda:
You got a lot of things, but missed this one…

Thanks for the memories. We miss you Big Guy!

Betsey:
OF COURSE—HOW COULD I HAVE LEFT HAGAR OFF!!!

Nanci:
Thanks, Bets and Brenda! Just a few more things that came to mind…

Betsey:
You're right, you're right—how could I have missed these. Thanks for the additions...

Brenda:
More Jake reminders…

And I always think of the following because while you were all shopping in Hawaii, dad and I went to the movies. I watched, and he snored…

Betsey:
LOL—you are so right...

Michelle:
These were AWESOME. Made me laugh...made me cry! miss ya, jakie!!!

Betsey:
What about Budros and Claytous?

Beverly:
what about "hook em horns!"

Text from Betsey 9:08 pm:
Let's end the evening like we did so many times growing up—Jake cursing that the Red Sox lost and watching M*A*S*H in Mom and Dad's bedroom. "Now let's all say goodnight and get to your own rooms." "WATCH MY GLASSES!" Goodnight everyone and happy birthday, Big Guy.

Easter Morning

I out did myself for Easter Breakfast—making Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and Orange Julius BEFORE our 9 am church meetings.  Here are pics of the great meal (and AB making it!)  And a shot of AB's Easter socks!

The Best Two Years of His Life...

The best two years of his life...are over!

My Sister Trees

This is the first year I've decorated my Sister Tree(s).  I think they look great!!!

the boy of fall

12 yard run against rival arvada west -- win 45-3

the rockwood girlies — fall 2011

cricket - 9 years

caitie - 14 years