Birthdays, Bluewater, and more

 At the beginning of March the 6th grade class at Savanna's school had a Medieval Festival.  They had to dress up.  Here is Savanna (middle), Cambryn (left) and Allison (right)

 For a grade they had to build a castle.  Savanna and her friend Cambryn decided to make one out of food.  Yes, that lunch meat, bread, cheese, and lettuce.

 This is Savanna and her 6th grade teacher Gwen Lenz.  Best teacher ever!

 In December they also had to make Egyptian masks.  They put plaster on their faces.  Took them off, had them harden, and then painted them.  This is really a plaster face of Savanna.

 Jake and Brooklyn's birthdays.  We had a small celebration on March 8th.  Jake had a volleyball game and got home late.  Jake is 17 and Brooklyn is 1.

 Blowing out the candles.

 For Spring Break we went up to the cabin.  There was a little snow.  Brooklyn's first snow.

 Jaycie took Brooklyn on her first quad ride.

 We had problems with the water pump in the pump house.  Yes, we went 4 days without water.  We had to go down to Aunt Ruth's for water and to shower.

 Brooklyn bathed in the kitchen sink.  We had to warm the water on the stove.

 We went up into the mountains for a little sledding.  Brooklyn had a fun time.

 Jaycie trying out the sled.

 Kason, Kali, and Brooklyn.  What a cute family!

 Sorry I have this picture twice.  That's ok she is sooooo cute!

 Kason giving sledding a try

 Rob not doing so well

 Four monkeys on the roof (Savanna, Jaycie, Karli, and Brandon)

 We love the cabin in Bluewater, New Mexico.  Even though we had water problems it still was a great trip.  I even got to read a book. Book 1 of the Hunger Games.  I think Kali read 2 books.

After we got home Kali bought Brooklyn a swim suit.  The pool is still cold but putting the hose on the trampoline is still fun too.  She loves her sunglasses.

More Birthdays

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE AND BROOKLYN!!!
Yesterday was Jake's 17th birthday and Brooklyn's 1st birthday.  Jake went to school all day and then had a volleyball game.  They played Red Mountain and won.  Jake did a great job.  Afterward we came home and had pizza, presents, cake and ice cream.  Kali and Kason brought Brooklyn over to the house too.  Hope the two of you had a great day.  WE LOVE YOU!!    Pictures later.

Musical, Birthdays and More

 Jake was asked to MORP. He was asked by Emma Bradshaw. (A Senior!!)

 Aunt Iris and Aunt Ruth came into town.  I had was able to drive them up to Thatcher and Safford to see the Gila Valley Temple.  It was a lot of fun.  All my cousins were jealous.

 So it was me, my Dad and Mom, Aunt Iris and Aunt Ruth.

 The temple is so pretty.

 Savanna and the rest of the dance company danced at Tempe Marketplace.   She is getting really good.

 Savanna turned 12 on the 20th of February.  Some of her friends and the beehive class decorated the front lawn.

 What a cutey.

 Happy Birthday Savanna.  We love you!

 A week later Savanna had a birthday party.  It was a lot of fun.  The girls painted toes and finger nails.  They also had facials.  They also curled each others hair.  A few girls were able to spend the night and we had a big breakfast in the morning.  Can't believe my baby it 12.

 Jake has been in a musical at Mesa High.  They did Beauty and the Beast.  Jake was part of the ensemble.  He was a village person.  He was a butler in the castle.  He was also a dancer with a partner.

This is Jake with his dance partner Shaylee Shaver.

Doesn't he look great in his tux with tails.  Handsome boy.

The musical was amazing.  The costumes were unbelievable.  The singing was just like Broadway.    Sandy Stones is the drama teacher and she is amazing.  He had a great time.  He also made the varsity volleyball team again.  They have had two regular season games and they beat Mountain View the defending state champs.  Hopefully they will have a great season.

Brooklyn had her birthday party on Saturday the 3rd.  She wont be 1 until the 8th.  Kali went all out and had everything decorated so cute.

She loved her cupcake.

Opening presents was fun.

Brooklyn with Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Sabin.  Things have been busy but alot of fun.  Brooklyn will be 1 this Thursday and Jake will be 17.  I can't believe Jake is 17.  I am old.

Savanna Suns game and Jaycie Soccer

 Savanna's dance company was able to dance at the Phoenix Suns halftime.  In the picture above that is Savanna front and center on the jumbotron.

 It was really fun for the girls to dance on the Suns floor.  That is Savanna right in the middle of the Suns logo on the middle of the floor.

 That girl has attitude!!

 It was a fun night!

 I thought I better bring you up to date on Jaycie and Mesa High Soccer.  She just played the last game of the season last night.  She has been the starting goalie for the JV team and also team captain.

 Jaycie has really improved throughout the season.  She hadn't played in a year and hadn't played goal in 2 years.

 She was also the back up goalie for Varsity.  Meaning after she played JV she had to stay for the Varsity game too.  Basically she was on both teams.  She ended up playing in 2 1/2 Varsity games when the starting goalie got hurt.  Meaning on 2 nights she ended up playing soccer for 3 1/2 hours.  Playing all of the JV game and then turning around and playing all of the Varsity game.

Last night was the last game of the season.  Jaycie never had a uniform for either team.  She always wore the goalie stuff.  Last night in between the 2 games a girl comes walking out of the locker room and I don't recognize the varsity player.  Then I look closer and its Jaycie.  They game her a uniform and she played defender for varsity.  Surprise, Surprise.  The second half she played goalie because the other goalie got hurt again.  Mesa was playing Corona Del Sol.  They are always a good team but they only scored on Jaycie 1 time.  She has had a great season.  Don't forget she has been playing club volleyball right now too.  She has been very busy but has kept her grades up and has done well for both teams.  Way to go Jaycie!  We are so proud of you!!!

Christmas

 I thought I better put some pictures up from Christmas.  We had a great Christmas.  On Christmas Eve we all jumped in the car and went looking at Christmas lights. We always stop by this house every year.  It is always decorated full out and Santa Claus is always there.

 This huge snowman is always up.  This year they must of put dry ice in his pipe because smoke was coming out of the pipe.  Way CUTE!

 Savanna with Santa Claus.  She is finally to old for Santa.  I had to make her sit on his lap so I could get a picture.  She was a good sport.

 On Christmas eve we always open one present that has new PJ'S.  Here is Brooklyn in hers.

 All the kids by the Christmas Tree.  (Why is everyone smiling cute and Barry has a real scary face?)

 Santa brought us a family IPAD.

 Jaycie got a paint ball gun.  Now she has her very own.

 Rob's new pj's.  I got this for him.  If you can't see it, the picture is Ralphie from Christmas Story and it says "You'll shoot your eye out kid."  That movie was the first movie Rob and I saw together.  It has became a Christmas tradition.  Last year my sister gave us the lamp.

 All my 11 year old daughter wanted for Christmas was beef jerky from the McFarland's that live in our ward. (It is Brother McFarland's business)

 Rob got this wonderful  new ice cream maker.  It is the best!!!

 Kelsey and her new boots.

 Do you love Brooklyn's bow?  Her Grandma Ashe gave it to her.  Soooooo CUTE!

The kids that live at home with me gave me this great fire pit.  Kason and Kali gave me the marshmallow sticks, marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate.  So, the day after Christmas we made homemade ice cream and smores.  It was great!!  Only in Arizona can you sit outside by a fire pit, eat homemade ice cream, and have smores.   FUN  FUN   FUN

Kelsey and Taylor

 Kelsey and I went up to Utah on Dec. 28 to go see this guy give his homecoming talk on Jan. 1st.  This picture is when we got to his house.  They haven't seen each other in 2 1/2 years.  They look really happy don't they?

 Jan. 1st homecoming talk day.  Taylor did a really good job.  He talked for 25 minutes.  It never got boring.  I was impressed.

Saying good-bye at the airport Jan. 4th.  It was a fun week except no snow!!

Sorry it posted the pictures twice and I don't know how to get them off.