I haven't posted for almost a Month!! I still love my family I just am super busy. Which reminds me I have to take dinner to a family in our ward by 5:00 today ahhh! Ever since school started I can't find the time to get everything done. My kids attend Gilbert School District now which means no buses. I drive kids to and from 6 times in one day passing through 13 school zones. My odds of not getting a ticket aren't very great, you know where I am going with this! Court date Sept. 10th- that's 2 days. I was not guilty though and I hope the judge sees it my way. This week is clean the house week and most of my time is consumed with christmas. Yep! I think of it all year. I love you all. I will get some pics on soon.

Our Anniversary- 14 Years!!

Not the greatest pics but how else are you gonna look after running 6.5 miles!!

We got a good rate on a room in Paradise Valley for one night. Went out to eat, got up and went running, laid by the pool and then went to the temple to do sealings! an awesome end to our anniversary. What a great reminder of the promises we made and those made to us. I love the Temple!! Thank you to Jen and Brian for watching our kids! We love you.

First day of School!!

Cortney wanted to stay at school with the kids but this is our time!

Burke was so obedient and lined up right when asked to.

This is our new elementary school. The kids are really loving it. Cari said "Mom I really love going to school." wow! we should have done it years ago.

All the kids the morning we left for the first day of school.

We had a full week that's why I haven't got on and blogged. Sorry everyone.
Wed. and Thurs. all the kids spent the day and night with thier "aunt" Kellie, Jason's cousin. They loved being with her and she spoiled them to death. They didn't want to come home. Then from 1:00-3:00 on Thurs. we took Mckenzie to her 7th grade orientation at Greenfield Jr. She loved going and seeing the school and getting a feel for 7th grade away from the "little" kids.

Sat. was the trip to Canyon Lake with all of our youth in our ward. They all had a blast tubing and wake boarding. Sometimes I think the leaders of the youth plan these activities for themselves because we really had alot of fun too.

Love you all. Gotta go eat Sunday meal!! See you.

Getting Tired!

I went running this morning with Kenyon and Amy. They were keeping up a pretty fast pace of about 9 minute miles. I only could keep that pace for 2 miles and then I slowed my speed to about 5.8 miles an hour. Monday is always tough. I am changing my plan for trainging for this 1/2 marathon. I realize that I love lifting weights too much to give it up so I'm going back to 2 days a week lifting and 4 days running. I hope that will keep up my strength. It sounds like Jenny, Mom, Heidi, Amy and Stephanie are all getting into the exercise groove! I love it girls. Remember that the Nephite women were as strong as their men and beared their burdens well. Let's keep up with them. Love you all. Cleanin today and getting ready for this weekend lake trip.

Hangin with my sisters and Sat. night with the family!

This is what too much swimming will do to you. Crazy girls!! Anton finally looked at the camera.

Vova wouldn't look at the camera.

Having fun at Brimhall pool. Our ward rented out the pool for 2 hours for a ward party. It was a blast.

It was fun to all go pick Colettie up at the airport.

The first day Anton was with us we went swimming at the Beazer Homes pool. He was getting a Missouri tan.

Today we pick my sister Colette up at the airport!! I can't wait to spend time with all my sisters. I wish it were under better circumstances. We love you Jen and Brian. I know you will get to raise those kids. What a sweet Heavenly Father we have.

Family Night

Tonight we had Gellato with Jenny and Stephanie after our family home evening. Cortney sure is photogenic!

Young Women's Volleyball

Kenzie had stake volleyball with the young women so we made it a family affair. She really wanted us to come watch her. Danie called right before we left and wanted to come with us. It was so fun to have her there.

Danie begged me to come to the bathroom with her and then she wouldn't even let me get a pic. of her in action. Whatever! hee hee!

Trip to See Jenny and Kanon in Tucson

We went to see Jenny last Thursday and Friday. It was a blast and we wish everyone could have been with us! Jenny needed the company and when I am done with this cold we will be down again. It was a fun trip with all the kids. They loved the kids center at the hospital along with the awesome food in their cafetieria. We also took them to see the Space and Airplane Museum which even the girls thought was COOL!

Wendy caught these two on camera! Isn't this the sweetest thing you have ever seen?

In the Kids Play Area playing with a puzzel!

The trip home was sweet.

The crazy mirror in the Space museum. I laughed so hard I cried.

Dinner near the Hotel with everyone but Jen. She couldn't leave the hospital. We love you Jen, Brian and Kanon.

We Survived the Weekend!

Happy 4th everyone! We had a fun weekend up in the cool pines. The Burke family reunion was a lot of fun with some rain storms and even some hail. All the cousins got to spend fun times together out with Heavenly Fathers beautiful creations. We love being in the mountains! We love you all!!

The Birthday Boy!!

Monday night was Grandpa Rick's birthday and we had everyone over for bbque and cake and ice cream. Brian came too and Kenzie gave a wonderful family home evening lesson on the Plan of Salvation.

Of course Jason doing the steaks!!