Sweet Sixteen!

Happy Birthday, dear, sweet Joyanne!

She turned 16, and all she wanted for her birthday was money!

Now this pretty girl can date and drive.

Ahhhhhh! Scary!!!

Time for Daddy to get out the shotgun.

All she talks about is boys.

Hopefully one of these fine young boys will ask her out on a date. 😉

Joyanne has brought such happiness and fun to our lives.

She's so dedicated and devoted to her 🎶 music!

Looking forward to a fun year full of opportunities.

Fun Times!

The kids had fun exploring Smith and Edward's with Dad.

That store is BIG and amazing!

It carries everything you can think of to buy.

Grant had a blast riding with my new friend, Alexis, on her horse.

I'm still enjoying horsing around and learning a lot.

Willy Wonka Play

Joyanne played an oompa loompa and Charlie's friend, Molly, in the play Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

She played her part well, and even had a solo in one of the songs.

She was the best singer!

The other actors were fun to watch too.

The show turned out well and was fun to watch again and again.

Jaden's Awesome Birthday!

Happy 11th Birthday!

This was one of Jaden's best birthdays.

He loved getting the math books that he has been wanting forever.

Now he can study pre-algebra, algebra, and trigonometry.

Jaden also received a device.

He has wanted one for a couple of years.

Jaden had a delicious cheesecake for dessert.

It was a happy day!

Spelling Bee Champ

First, Jaden won his class spelling bee.

Then his school bee came next and he took 1st place there too.

After more and more studying, it came time for the district spelling bee.

Jaden was so look nervous.

He drew a number for where to sit and he got the first seat.

He carefully began spelling words, slowly, distinctly, and clearly.

Other friends of his slowly got eliminated while Jaden nervously, patiently kept on spelling.

Jaden made it through 50 rounds, spelling every single word right.

He tied for 1st place for his 2nd year in a row!

All the countless hours of studying paid off.

Jaden probably spent a couple hours each week studying his spelling list.

Jaden is definitely the spelling bee champ!

Way to go, Jaden! 

Birthday Time for Noah!