Jump!

I'm sure some of your kids have went to jump on the trampoline in their Sunday clothes.

But

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How many of your kids jumped on a trampoline

at

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a wedding reception?

At least

it was before

the ring ceremony.

Yep, this little kid

keeps us all

jumpin'

just trying to keep up with him!

NJHS

Congratulation Kristi on being inducted into the

National Junior Honor Society.

Great job!

Reception!

Finally - some pictures from Matt and Xyonane's reception.

I'm sure Jo will be posting more - these are from the photo DVD she gave me.

The Happy Couple!

With her Stake President at the end of the ring ceremony.
Mikel & Kris. (She sure looks happy!)
Dani & Kristi

One of the tables. Father and son.

Oops - someone got into the chocolate.

The Family - with the Grandma's

If you would like to see more - let me know.

I will give you the password for Jo's website (http://www.photographybyjo.com/)

You would get to see all the engagement, bridal, and reception photos.

They are good! Jo does a great job!

Friday Afternoon Fun

This weekend Jo and EmmaLee were down. Jo had a wedding to do on Saturday.

Friday afternoon, Doug and I had gone to the temple.

While we were gone, Jo went outside with Emma, Carson and Dani.

She took all these - and more pictures.

They are all so stinkin' cute.

I couldn't decide which ones to post.

These are my choices.

I never did get with Jo and get Carson's 2 year old pictures done.

I think some of these will do!

Keep watching Jo website blog.

I'm sure she'll be posting more of these pictures!

Family Bowling Night

Family Bowling Night is so much fun. Doug just decides to take the family all bowling - and off we go. We all love it. Some bowl better than others, but that's okay. We all just enjoy being together. Kendall wasn't able to go with us this time. We missed him. We were able to do it before Jeremy and Jo left for Idaho. I'm glad they were here with us.

Dani and Carson - just sittin' around.

Jason invited his friend, Haley Thomas to come along.

Doesn't Doug look like he's enjoying the whole thing. C'mon Doug - SMILE!
Carson waiting patiently for his turn.

We let Carson take a turn (for 1 of my rolls each time)

He did not want anybody to help him carry the ball.

Mr. Independent!

He would then lift it up onto this rack - and push it off.

He absolutely loved it! He would watch the ball the entire way to the pins and cheer when he knocked some down. It was so cute - I loved it!

Some more of the crew. Where's the smiles everyone?

Finally - a smile!

Carson and EmmaLee loved playing with the video games too.

Kept them happy - which made the rest of us happy.

Thanks Doug for a fun night.

I won't tell you the scores, just say - we all enjoyed ourselves!

Mikel's Birthday Celebration

Mikel turned 21 on April 5th - Conference Sunday. We celebrated her birthday on April 5th.

So - here I am - nearly 1 month later finally putting up her b-day pics.

I love you anyway Mikel, sorry these are late.

Just before her birthday, Mikel moved into an apartment - all by herself.

Needless to say - she asked for items for the apartment, mostly kitchen stuff.

And - well, she got it!

However, the list she gave Kris was totally different from the one she gave the family.

He got her a jewelry box.

(Now - is he going to be giving her jewelry to put into it? That's the question!)

Mikel and Carson with her cake.

Blowing out all those candles - or trying to anyway.

We make ice cream every single birthday. It's a big hit and everyone is always waiting for it.

Dani and Carson are first in line.

Mikel had quite a crew here to celebrate her birthday.

Not only our family (minus Jeremy/Jo and EmmaLee who had just moved)- but our friends the Black's were it town for their newson-in-law's baptism that weekend.
Here's Debby and Gary.

Some of the crew.

Carson and Zane (Katrina's son - Debby/Gary's grandson) - enjoying watching "Cars"

Oh yea - Mikel's big present from me and Doug?

A ticket to go see "Wicked" with us in July.

I don't know about Mikel and Doug - but I am so excited to finally get a chance to see it!

The BIG Move

The day finally arrived - the day to load up the trailer for Jeremy and Jo's move to Idaho!

They thought there was no way they would fill up this huge trailer.

Hmm - we'll see.

The guys hard at work.

Some man mistook Doug and Jeremy as brothers.

Imagine that.
Does that mean Jeremy looks older or Doug looks younger?

Two of Jeremy's best friends - clear from Jr. High days - helping out.
Here they are - the happy family.
They were so excited and happy about moving up to Rexburg so Jeremy could go to BYU-I.
Jo taking a break.

Like mother - like daughter!

Almost competed and they did fill the ENTIRE trailer - front to back, top to bottom.

Saying their good-byes the next day to leave.

Dani with Emma.

Jo had to show that she is taller than Dani now.

How long will that last?

The crew that's leaving - and the one's who came to say good-bye.

Kristi got home from school just as they were about to pull out.

Jeremy and Jo left on Wednesday, Apr. 1st.

Doug left on Friday to pull the trailer to Vegas.

Jo's parents took it from Vegas to Idaho.

We were all glad to help.

Not so happy to see them leave us though.

So - who will I miss the most?

Jeremy?

Jo?

or EmmaLee?