Andrew had a Birthday!

Andrew turned 14 on February 21st. He's being ordained a teacher on Sunday and gets to go to the dances now. He is also going to EFY for the first time this summer! It's a big year! He's been playing the trombone in Jazz Band at school this year and playing tennis on the weekends. He really enjoys Asian cultures and we are in the process of taking off the old wallpaper in his room so we can decorate it with an Asian theme. (there are at least 40 years of wallpaper on there, so it's slow going)

Denise had a Birthday!

Denise turned a big 42 on February 17th. She enjoys working in the yard and is impatiently waiting for Spring to arrive so she can get at it, and lately has discovered the internet and blogging. (sometimes she's on it for hours) :) She also loves the BBC "masterpiece theater" movies and American Idol is her one and only TV show. But you better not schedule something else at the same time or she just might pick the show over you. :) Living in Benjamin, she has found that she really enjoys chickens. There are now 18 of them, although 3 of them will be "leaving the nest" this Spring. (actually half of them are for sale, so if you know anyone who wants a chicken :) We need to make room for more baby chicks! (that's the fun part) Denise is enjoying her time to herself since all the kids are now in school full-time, but she is looking forward to possibly going back to school. The possibilities are endless!

Brittany and Melissa had Birthdays!

Melissa turned 14 February 13th!
Joe better watch out for the boys!




Happy Birthday Girls!

Brittany turned 5 on January 19th!

What a cute girl.

Kindergarten is just around the corner!

Alec had a Birthday

Alec turned 14 on January 8th. He is growing up to be a handsome young man. He is always thinking of others, and before we know it, he will be going on a mission. We love you Alec.

Our last family picture