Sunday Slumber

Having teenagers in the house means "exhaustion" by the time Sunday rolls around. Gone are the days where they are running around the house, making forts, playing with stuffed animals and/or begging to go outside. There favorite activity is doing "nothing" but good old fashioned rest and relaxation!

Saying Goodbye

Our kids were able to say their final "goodbyes" to Mom and Dad Ward Sunday night. Mark and I were then priveledged to accompany them to the MTC Monday morning. It was so neat watching Mark pin his mom's missionary badge on her lapel as she had done the same thing 20+ years ago for him.

RAD Kid

Ethan participated in a program through his Elementary School called RAD. It teaches kids self-defense and stratagies to avoid and get away from dangerous situations. Don't mess with him now!

All padded up and ready to go

Attack of the stranger

Taking on the big guy

Getting away from the stranger

Receiving certificate of completion (with a little help from Christmas props!)

Sadies #3 Birthday!

We treat our dog Sadie like a regular family member. Of course this means celebrating her birthday. Her birthday is very easy to remember. She was born 2-4-06. Her birth place was Texas. She causes us grief at times, but for the most part is a sweet, adorable dog.