I love family! Thank goodness we live so close to some. It is the best though when we get visits from far away family:)! We had a great bbq with Aunt Trisha, Uncle Don, Amy, Thad and lots of kids. Heather and Kellen are in the picture too.

Way to go Brody - no more traing wheels!!!!

Emmie had her play last Saturday. She had a small group song and dance, and was in the chorus. She practiced every Thursday for months. It required a dedication I certainly wouldn't have! The finished product was really cute - and most importantly Emmie felt special and proud. Thanks to a very busy big brother taking time to support his sweet sister, we have it on video.

Below are a couple of pictures from my homework assignment for a photography class I am taking. I have wanted to do this for years. Thanks to my Mom and my good friend, Rebecca, I am the proud owner of a nice camera. Now, I just have to figure out how to use it:) The whole thing is bit of a juggle, but I am so glad I am doing it. It feels really good to be following through with a personal interest. I encourage anyone who has had a thought to follow through with it!

JOSIE KATE

BRODY