Mother and daughter's night out

This is becoming a tradition, going to the General Relief Society meeting and then dinner at the Spaghetti Factory. Wish all my daughters could be with us, maybe next time.

Family Fall Pictures

Arizona girl's visit

We had a great two weeks with Addy and the girls here from Arizona. We tried to do all the fun things you can do in the fall: a pumpkin hay ride, visit to Gardner Village and all the witches and hanging out at the park feeding the ducks.

September and October Birthdays

Time flies so quickly, I used to say that about my own children, but it is the same for my grandchildren. Kohen turned 6 this year and our baby Avery turned 1. Wow!!! It was Shan's birthday too, but we won't tell her age. Hope you all had a wonderful day!

Decided this is my new motto to live by this year. Turning 60 is crazy, I'm going to enjoy every day that I'm still 59.

Introducing Maggie

Nothing like a boy and his dog. This is Maggie, I can't believe I let my kids talk me into a dog??? But she is cute, and after my visit to Addy's, with her dog Lilly, a toy poodle, we had to have one.

Arizona Girls

Look who was waiting for me at the airport. What a wonderful weekend I had with my Arizona girls. I was there for their first day of school too. We had fun hanging out, playing games, swimming, eating at "In and Out Burger", and watching old movies. Not to mention playing with Lilly, the dog. Love you girls!

Happy Anniversary

Happy 34th wedding anniversary. Where have all the years gone by?

Hope you're good for another 34.

Graduation Day

Elementary school has finally come to an end for Jazzy.  Yesterday at the awards assembly she received the "Hope of America" award for her class. Let me read what it says: Jazmine Bollwinkel who has demonstrated during this school year capacity for leadership, ethical and moral character and outstanding academic accomplishment.  Way to go Jazzy!

Soccer All Stars

Jackson was called up in June and asked to try out for the AYSO all star soccer team.  After 2 days of tryouts he was selected to be part of the team.  This sounds all too familiar, soccer here we go again!

Repent

 In April, John and I flew back to Iowa to visit with Regan and Shan and their family. It just so happened to be the same time as the open house of the Kansas City Temple, so we made a trip down there.  What a beautiful temple, we had a wonderful time!

 We knew that Addy and the girls would be here for a visit in June, so in March we planted our garden with peas.  We had fun harvesting and eating the peas with the grandkids.

 This was at the airport when Addy and the girls came.  Do you think she will recognize us?

 Hogle Zoo visit Isaac, Ella, Fernando and Karter.

So I've decided to repent and start my blog up again.  Most of my family knows that I have a journal that I started to write in on the day John and I were married and continued to write in until 1999.  For some reason life became hectic and I stopped, so when this blog came along I thought it was a new start.  A few things have come and gone but I promise to be better.  One day I'll print all of this and compile as my new journal, in the mean time here are a few things that have happened since my last entry.

This ones for you.......

Of all my grandchildren this fit you best Miss Ella, you have the determination, fortitude and spunk to pull it off. And besides it was your birthday this week. Can't believe you are 5!

Rainy Saturday and Nothing to do...

So it was a rainy Saturday and we had nothing to do so Caitlin, Mackenzie and I went to the Bridal Show in Salt Lake. We had fun, got some fun ideas and ate lots of yummy food. Fun morning girls!

Happy 11th Birthday Kaden!

Avery Regan and Daddy

When I saw this picture of Avery at 2 months I couldn't help but think how much she looks like her dad. So I searched through the picture albums and look what I found. This picture was also taken when Regan was 2 months old. No denying they're related! Love it!

Happy Birthday Jazzy

Look at you. This is how I remember you, piggys and all. Now you're 12, where have all those years gone. Such a young women you're turning into, already talking about dances and boys. We're so lucky and blessed to have you in our family.

Jackson's Arrow of Light

Jackson got his Arrow of Light, the highest award in the cub scouts, last night. Now it's on to the BIG boy scouts. Way to go Jack and thanks dad for all your help!

Happy Birthday Kohen!!!

Soccerman Jack

This one amazed us with his talents. First we couldn't believe how he dove for the ball as he played goalie. By the end of the game everyone was calling his name as we cheered him on. Even Mackenzie, who's the assistant coach was surprised.

Get ready, get set, soccer season starts tomorrow...