Jessica's High School Graduation May 20th, 2009

A "Girls & Logan" Lunch Out

On the day of Jessica's High School Graduation, We had a "Girls & Logan Lunch" out at her favorite restaurant, Mimi's Cafe. My mom, sister Kari, and two of her kids (Sam & Logan) were able to come down from Rexburg, Idaho & South Jordan, Utah. It was really nice to be able to go out for lunch, visit, catch up, and of course celebrate Jessica's accomplishment!

Seminary Graduation!

Sorry that my posts have been so minimal latelt. I don't know about your house...but at ours December and May are always so busy it seems. This year our May was even more busy with Jessica Graduating from Seminary and High School. Seminary Graduation took place Saturday, May 16th. The day was beautiful and both Jessica & Jake attended the Youth Temple Trip in the morning. Scott also went as part of the YM Presidency/chaperone.





It was a great way to end her "Youth Activities" as she is now faced with being a "Single Adult". She is not looking forward to the "Singles" ward! She subbed for us in Nursery last Sunday, just so she wouldn't have to go. But after being in the nursery...I think she may have had a change of heart!!!





The Graduation was nice and as you can tell in some of these pictures, the cultural hall was decorated for a dance following. Jake stayed, but Jessica had a commitment at a friends Graduation Party - so opted for that instead.
Brother Sommerville was Jessica's Seminary instructor for all four years. In Arizona (At least Tucson) they have release time from school to take Seminary.







Jessica & Adam Claridge show off their certificates!

"46" - Birthday Fun!

For his birthdayall Scott wanted was to take a day off work and go fishing with his family, and have me make his favorite cake for him. He was able to enjoy both. Jessica had to work, so she wasn't able to go (and it's really not her thing), but Scott, Jake and I really enjoyed our time together. Between the 3 of us - we probably caught about 25 - 30 fish. We caught more rainbow trout, but also a few brown trouts. All in all it was a good day - and a great way to celebrate his 46th!











Jake thinks he is the "KING" of fisherman!











It was a beautiful day. A little cooler on the mountain then in Tucson, so we enjoyed getting out of the 98 degree heat!














Jake lost another fly. Those darn fish!












One of our catches. Not the biggest though.










It was so peaceful and just beautiful.














This was a blooming crab apple tree. Really the only thing flowering around the lake.











The guy's got mad because they couldn't figure out why the ducks were following us around the lake. I wonder??? They finally figured out that I was feeding the ducks secretly peanut butter cookies. They were not happy with me...but the ducks were!!!

80's In 2009!

So this last week at the high school they had an 80's day. Of course Jessica and her two friends had to dress appropriately. The all went as JAZZERCISE INSTRUCTORS. Think a cross between Jane Fonda & Richard Simmons.










Leggings, off the shoulder shirts, head bands, layered clothing, short shorts, leotards and spandex, side ponytails, big hoop earings...just a few of the things the girls did. Jessica's ponytail wasn't nearly as full and high by the end of the day - but they all did have fun!

So here is a picture of (L-R) Jessica, Elizabeth, and Mariah. They had alot of fun and got lots of comments. Mostly good Jessica said.

Just thought I'd share with you...and I know many of you grew up with me in the 80's and this will look "NORMAL" to you! (I can't believe we wore some of these items!)

I hope your all laughing like me - and you all know who you are!

BEFORE & AFTER...

So as you can tell in this picture - Jake was in very bad need of a haircut! His deal with me was that he could wait until after Spring Break to get it done. So the first day he was back in school, I picked him up afterwards and off we went to get his head shaved!






JUST KIDDING! He wouldn't go that short - so it was the usual PLEASE! You can tell just how enthused he is to be getting it done. I did let him drive home from the shop...that put a smile on his face. My SWEET boy is back!

Where does the time go???

Seems like this month has flown by at times and been extreamly slow for others. Being sick is not fun...and this year has not been very good for us so far. Bronchitis, Sinus Infections, Walking Phnuemonia, Ear Infections, Stomache Flu...in some form or another has hit all four of us since the first week in February. I passed my Bronchitis on to Scott and Jessica. Jake seems to have faired the best out of the four of us. Sometimes I think the weather here in Arizona has a lot to do with it. One day upper 70's lower 80's, and the next in the low 60's. That's winter into spring for us here. So not much but recouperating, laying low for this family as of late. The kids did some some fun things with friends during Spring Break, Scott & Jake went camping and fishing up on Mount Lemon for a night and two days, but we were not able to get away out of town. Jake's tournament that was suppose to be out of town at the end of the week, ended up being changed to in town due to a team dropping out. It would have been nice to get away for a couple of day's. Oh Well! I did snap a couple of pictures to share with you.

Jessica had some friends over and they played Guitar Hero and had fun.

The girls had a blast that night, slept over, and then got up the next morning and met a group of friends and went for a 12 mile hike up to the springs again.

Scott's friend, Jay, a private consultant that the US Fish & Wildlife office hires sometimes, invited us again this year to another Spring Game. We saw the Diamond Backs beat San Diego. It was fun, and as you can see Jay gets GREAT tickets every year. (You know he's been going for years when the concessions people, the umpire and some of the Diamond Back managers and players know him by name.)

We sat right behind home plate in the first row, and this was our view of the Diamond Back dugout if we turned our heads slightly to the left. It was fun and a beautiful day for baseball!

Jake's team did make it to the Arizona Open Cup Playoffs which are this Saturday. Two games to go - we are excited! Best news is that another team dropped out this weekend, and so we get to stay in town to play again. Well that's it for now. We hopr this finds you all healthy and happy!

Love,

Kendra & family