Cruise

A four day cruise to the Bahamas was just the thing we needed. It was really great to see the sun and spend time together. We both enjoyed snorkeling and relaxing with good books. The best part was looking forward to the vacation during the cold days of winter.

Mormon Prom

Five stakes get together each year to host a "Mormon Prom". It was a very successful event. Our Stake was in charge of food and the Stake YM & YW presidencies really went the extra mile. Kip's 2nd counselor is a chef and made swan shaped cream puffs and the ladies cooked crepe suzette to order. I spent over an hour putting frosting on hundreds of brownie bites.

Abby and her friends enjoyed being together and Kip and I even got to dance a little.

New Bathroom

The bathroom remodel is finally done.

It took two months but we are thrilled with the new space

and really love the big new shower.

It is also nice to be rid of the ugly wallpaper and the

hole in the ceiling that we have been looking at for about 10 years.

Emma's Flute Performance

Emma and Jennifer, a friend from her school, performed "Nineteen Duos" by Devienne at the middle school Solo and Ensemble Festival today.

Krista & Alex's Wedding

December 29, 2009

Nauvoo, IL

Krista & Alex

Engagement Photos

The most beautiful time of year

I love fall.

I don't think I appreciated it before we moved to the Midwest.

I think I love it more now because I know what is coming next.

Scarecrow Day at the First Grade

Emma's new Room

Twelve year-old Emma was really anxious to get rid of her "Little Girl Bedroom". New paint, bedspread, window treatments, bed and pink accessories have given her the teen bedroom she wanted. It was a fun project to do.

Kip at High Adventure

Kip spent a week in August at Stake High Adventure Camp in Wisconsin. They did a lot of leadership training and had some great activities. Kip enjoyed wall climbing and brought home a new outdoor game for us--Koob.

Marching Band

September is a busy month because of Marching Band. This year both Emma and Abby are in color guard for their school bands. Abby is co-captain for her squad and is very polished. She has worked hard to perfect the rifle. These pictures are from the Bolingbrook parade.