Connor out on the town!

Our little guy was eye-balling the ice cream at Superior Dairy in Hanford.

Afterwards, we walked across the street to change a diaper and Connor experienced grass for the first time!

Taylor Does Scouting!

We started with an overnighter this past weekend that ended in a 10 mile bike ride down kings canyon.

Taylor did an amazing job.

After we were home a few days, it was off to Magic Mountain!

Taylor braved all the rides in the park (some under protest). His favorite was the wild water rapids.

He even decided to wrestle with a wolf!

I was proud of my boy. He took the challenge to overcome his fear of high and fast roller coasters. Something I really loved about scouting growing up was the lessons learned, the friendships made, and the countless times I was forced to overcome my obstacles. I was very happy to be part of his group on the past two outings. I hope he will develop fond memories of scouting as he grows up, and find that it was as useful as I have. On a side note, he also earned his Tenderfoot this week (after only being a boy scout now for two months). Way to go Taylor!

First Day of Freshman Football!

Alec showed a lot of heart in his first day of Freshman Football practice.

He was picked to play Center which means he calls the huddles and leads the offense back to the play after the break, and then snaps the ball to the Quarterback.



He did a great job! After the coach had picked someone else to demonstrate the "shotgun snap," and they overshot the QB three times - Alec was called in to replace him (and he never over-shot his QB once).

Practice went well. The boys learned basic offense and defense formations and a few plays.

After all was said and done the Freshman Bears took a knee as the Coach welcomed them to the beginning of their Highschool Football careers. Way to go Alec!

The Blessing of my little man!

Woke up bright and early to get everyone ready for the big event.


First we attended a Blessing in Caruthers for Spencer. Then it was back to Selma for Connor.



It makes me think of all the blessings we receive in white. Connor is just making his first steps. There is something so special about new babies that makes us want to do better and wonder if we are doing enough. Connor looked so handsome in his little white suit.

We listened as Connors Daddy told him that he was a "Choice son of his Heavenly Father," and then we all watched as his mother shed tears of joy. Jeremy gave a beautiful blessing in which he informed Connor that he was surrounded by family and friends that loved him very much. I am so grateful for the blessings of the gospel, and of having a worthy Priesthood holder that could give his son a name and blessing.

McKinsey Graduates Kindergarten!

We are very proud of her! She was extremely excited.

Way to go McKinsey!

Connor sporting his new hat.