Summer Fun

Sand DunesThis picture scares me... ;)

Lynn was one of Jacob's coaches this summer, they went to All Stars and then won for their league. Congrats Jacob!


A very cute Pirate from "Pirates of Penzance" Play this summer
Jacob and good friend and co pirate Isaac
Summer BBQs with cousins

Elise's Senior Trip

For Elise's Senior Trip we all went to the Caribbean on a cruise right after graduation. It was a surprise gift and really hard to keep secret! We made great memories, laughed until we cried, stayed up way too late, ate everything we wanted, and had really fun adventures!Kissing a stingray brings seven years good luck. This is one of our kids favorite things to do on Grand Cayman Island.



Elise and Dad coming up from a scuba dive off Grand Cayman
Snorkeling off of Labadee Is.

Dad and Elise jet skiing on Labadee
Mexico

Jet skiing in Jamaica- not one of my favorite places, but this trip we really enjoyed the island- it's breathtaking.

Braids
Royal Caribbean's water park where Jacob spend every free second on the ship... when he wasn't eating...



Jacob was a non stop eating machine, loving everything- lobster, fish, mussels, crab, his favorite- shrimp and even escargot below. When he found out he could order multiple things he was thrilled. He loved choosing (and ordering by himself without help-- and no kid's menu please- he was going to experience everything he wanted) He would later visit the cafes and then order room service around midnight.
We made out kids a little sick with this one.

Milestones

2010 Seminary Graduation
Lynn was in charge of seminary graduation and that meant I was his helper! It was a nice evening and hard to believe Elise was graduating! She was one of the readers and played prelude before the graduation. Thats what you get when dad needs a last minute fill in! We did a dessert buffet afterward for what seemed like a million people. I will forever be grateful to the Fraser family for helping serve, carrying floral arrangements, food, trays, sweeping and loading my car.

This is one of those times, when you keep asking yourself, "how did we get to this point so quickly?" Graduation was exciting and memorable. It was one of those milestone "payback" moments for sure. Things are changing, it's all good, but we can't help but feel a little bit sad to have these years over. Elise's experience at American Fork High could not have been better. We watched her develop into a beautiful young women with a strong work ethic and solid leadership qualities. We admire her tenacity and drive, her kindness and love for others. She surrounded herself with strong good friends and we are forever grateful for them as well.
Graduation at the Marriott Center
Elise seated with the student body officers- top row left.




"Gear-ing up" for BYU!!!!!
Graduation Family Party- thanks to all the family that came!!

Nine and he's all mine... for now

In all this May Madness, Jacob turned nine!! What a sweetheart of a boy. He's all ours for now, but with a daughter about to graduate, I know how fast these years go by! Between preparing for stake meeting and helping Lynn with some events, a party was really the last thing I could even think about! Jacob made it easy on me and asked to play Laser Tag with friends-- I highly recommend it.. great party-and easy!

One thing Jacob got for his bday was his own (albeit monitored and guarded) email... let me tell you, I have never received so many messages! He lays in bed sending us things, love notes, funny cat videos... on and on... :) Now when I ask him to do something I get "just a minute mom, I really need to check my email." I love that boy!!

Birthday Dinner: Instead of Olive Garden, Jacob requested Lobster Ravioli for dinner. That boy has expensive taste, but thanks to my bff Costco, it was easy to put together!

Birthday on the ball field
Birthday Party: What is is about boys and arcade games? Give them a sack of coins and they are giddy!

Magic Tricks!

Happy Anniversary- hold that thought...

What is the deal with the month of May?!?! The calendar gets packed full and we run from one event to another every week...having a graduate this year just adds to the mix of activities! Our anniversary was a nice diversion from schedules and games, events and meeting etc..

Jacob had a bball game, Lynn had church business, but he insisted on finding some time for us to get away for dinner. He arranged a late dinner out for us and it ended up being a romantic and relaxing evening. We shut the place down. It's so nice to have those quiet times to talk. I love him for making it a special night and love being married to him, he's my very favorite person...