Family Camping Trip 2009

Our family camping trip is always something we look forward to going. It is sure nice to get away fro the everyday life. It is a so nice to just relax and visit with everyone. We didn't go up until the girls got home from their girls camp. Jace ended up leaving with my sister on Wednesday. We had a fun time and made more great memories!!!!

Girls Camp 2009

This was Justine and Janssen's first year going to Girls Camp. They had a really good time. I am so happy they decided to go and experience such a wonderful event in their life's. They came home and had so much to tell us. They have been singing the songs that they had learned to our family. They each have a journal that they took and had a chance to write done the experiences that they had each day. I am so very proud of our daughter's. What amazing examples they are to our family. I think next year they will be just as excited as they were this year to go again.

Justine's Promotion

Justine promoted from 8th grade and is heading to High School...WOW!!! My baby is growing up so fast. Justine had a wonderful year in 8th grade. She had committed to a lot of things in school and stayed with each one. We are so very proud of her and the things she accomplished during her 8th grade year...she will be ready for anything that comes to her in high school. She was always very proud of the each thing that she was involved in and gave it 100% to make it the best!!!! You are such amazing daughter. We are so very proud Justine. Continue to keep your head held high and you will be able to accomplish anything. Always, remember to shoot for the highest star and make your dreams come true!!!!

Our Justine on the morning of her 8th grade promotion.

Justine's 8th grade certificate.

Justine , John and I after she promoted.

Justine and her best friend Makayla.

Makayla and her mom, Cadi.

Makayla, Cadi, Justine and Me after they promoted.

They Won Championship

Basketball season is now over for Justine...that is until next year!!! YES!! "SHAQ" will be back!!! The team was undefeated and won championship. We can not express enough to Justine how proud we are in her and her effort in the sport that she enjoys so much!!! She did so good in each game and worked well with her team members. The coach was great with the girls, encouraging them to do the best...always being positive!!! She learned a lot and will carry this with her through out her playing years!!!! Good Job "SHAQ"(That's what they nicknamed Justine) Again, we are very proud and knew you could do it!!! Love you Justine!!!

The Cactus Middle School Girls Basketball Team....Champions!!!




Warming up for the Big Game!!!

Janssen and Samantha with the school mascot!!


The final score!!! It was a very close game, but they did it!!!

After their win!!!!

John's Hand

A few weeks ago John and I were at our friends house and John was playing around with a staple gun!!! He didn't realize that the gun was the wrong way as he was trying to shoot our friends daughter from a distance...she was told to get to bed and was procrastinating the issue. John was very calm after it had happened. We couldn't believe what had just happened. After a few pictures, Bill just took John out to the shed and took it out and bandaged him up!!!! His hand is fine.....moral of the story, never play with a staple gun...and if you do at least make sure your holding it the right way!!!!

Jace's Basketball Awards 2009

Basketball is now over, today was their last game and they won...They are the undefeated team at their age group!!! Jace really likes playing basketball, but would play Football over it any day!!! He did really good this year and will be playing next year. Jace we are so proud of you for all the hard work you put into the game's and being there at practice..with out a fight!!! You have such amazing talent. You make us all proud!!! We love you!!!


Jace with some of his team members.

The three girls on the team.

Some of the team members.

Jace received a special award from coach Loyd....The best defensive player of the year!!!

Jace receiving his trophy and hat from Coach Loyd.

Just hanging out!!!

Jace with his Team!!!

Dodgeball Fundraiser 2009

John"T" and some of his school friends played a game of Dogdeball for a fundraiser. It was so fun to watch!!! All the teams did really good!!! They all were very competitive!!!!

Just hanging out before the games began!!




Getting the game rules!!!


Let The Game's Begin!!!

Get them John"T"

They came in third place!!! You all Rock!!!!