Our flag stands for freedom

Noah in his first Pioneer Day Primary parade

David at the Independence Day parade in Hyrum

Emmy and Noah at the Independence Day parade in Hyrum

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I pledge allegiance to the flag

of the United States of America

and to the republic for which it stands

One nation under GOD, indivisible

With liberty and justice for all!

With the ones we love

Noah and Emmy have reading time with Grandma

Adam and Mommy are having too much fun!

Daddy and Adam share a snuggle

Future so bright.....

I gotta wear shades........

Some of my favorite pics

David, Kiley and I at David's sister's house. I was pregnant with Emily....sooo sick but trying to keep a happy face (2004)

David is a big tease...

Kiley's glamour shot from younger years....this one makes me giggle

My step-children picking their noses.... Colby is passed out on the couch (1992 or 1993)

Oh look, my hubby loves me..... (Halloween 2006)

David... 19-year-old dad with two babies and another soon to come! (1990)

Christopher wearing David's shoes (abt 1992)

Newlywed Halloweeners (2002)

Our grandkid's bday party

Lily turned one

Parker turned two.... in January

Emmy and Noah get ready for ice cream

Adam, Lily, look! Look over here! No, over here!

Parker opens some presents

Greta and the babes

The Power of a Name

"Behold, my sons, I desire that ye should remember to keep the commandments of God; and I would that ye should declare unto the people these words. Behold, I have given unto you the names of [chosen men of God]; and this I have done that when you remember your names ye may remember them; and when ye remember them ye may remember their works; and when ye remember their works ye may know how that it is said, and also written, that they were good."

"Therefore, my sons, I would that ye should do that which is good, that it may be said of you, and also written, even as it has been said and written of them."

Helaman 5:6-7

Dad's 70th, John's 80th

Cutting the cake! Happy Birthday!

Uncle John and my dad entertain themselves

Cousins Alli and Emmy in the Cabin

Me, Havin' a little bday cake

Adam finds some frosting

On Memorial Day weekend, my dad and his only sibling, John, celebrated their birthdays together by renting a cabin at Bear Lake and having a family party. In May, John turned 80 years young, and in July, my dad will turn 70 years young. John and Kathy live in Oregon, and we don't get to see them very often, so it was great to spend a day with them. John has always been a wonderful uncle to me, very thoughtful and caring, he's my favorite.