Darling pictures, Jess! Love them!

Sorry it took so long...

Hey! sorry it took me forever to post these but... here they are! I had sooo much fun! Best trip ever!

This is at our hotel, the swan

me being a power ranger

holywood studios at disneyworld

this is made out of legos! crazy. its in downtown disney

The ONLY picture of my dad the whole trip! haha this is at the harley davidson store

Norway at epcot

this was sooo cool everything is made out of plants on these!

This is a creepy bird that was next to us while we were eating

this is what he wanted! haha its a giant turkey leg!

The prettiest castle EVER! Probably my favorite part of the trip :)

Inside the castle...

The back of the castle!

Mickey!!!

Universal studios...

In case you missed the current issue of the NY Times, here's the latest!

Stephanie's judging went well and she was worried for nothing! JESSICA made Senior Cheer Squad! (of course), Jess and Chuck went to Florida for Jess' 16th b'd trip and she promises to post pictures soon. The play is over and Joseph is able to spend some time at home again. He is on the Stage Crew and has been helping them get ready after school forever! Play's over, they all did well and whew! MaKayla took practically every track ribbon at the meet last week! 3 firsts and a second if I remember my stats right.Kayla graduates from Jr. High on the 15th of May. And, our Brynlee girl is having surgery on the 26th at Primary Children's. I haven't heard from Zan but will keep you updated as I talk to her......Watch for pictures also of the Jones' Disneyland trip. Have I mentioned that I love you?

Rosanda's daughter Tahschina

As you all probably know by now, but just in case word didn't get around to all of you..Zan's daughter, Tahschina died last week. I have talked to Zann several times and she seems to be doing well. She swings from one end to the other, ok to horrified that this could have happened. I know you will include her, as always in your prayers. Call me for her address if you want to send a card.

Laughs, Love, and so much fun!

I spent the past week with the Walker gkids while Mom and dad took off to Hawaii for a few days. Misha and Chuck came home tan and rested and had a terrific time, however, I think I got the better deal! The kids were great, Steph came home at the end of the week and we got to visit with her. Always fun! Joe had swimming EVERY night after school, plus taking care of Bella...and the rest of us. Jessica had tumbling one night in SL and cheer another over on Geneva road. AND, an early morning cheer class. I'm not really sure how she does it all and ALWAYS with a smile on her face! She found time to make us a WONDERFUL chocolate cake (pictureabove). It was so good. Lots of gooey chocolate thick syrup between the layers and a terrific milk chocolate frosting, lots and lots of frosting! So good! We tried to save a piece for Steph but...well, maybe another time. I arrived on Saturday night, after working, and Mish and Chuck and I stayed up almost till they had to get up and catch their plane, visiting. Fun to be able to spend some time with them. Anyway, we set the clocks forward and the next morning I awoke at 8:30. Their church begins at 9! We needed to be there early enough to be a good "reverent example". Well, that didn't happen but we did get there! The kids had Monday off and Tues David was SURE I was kidnapping him and taking him in the wrong direction for school. Gratefully his school isn't that far from home and so he only stressed for a few minutes. We took "Tiny Tim", the class turtle back and he showed me on Wednesday the route HE thought we should take to go to school. He got his report card and "got straight "A"s". He is so fun and says the most amazing things. He could give you dads a few pointers with the boyfriends! He told Steph's date, "Now, you're going to be her EX boyfriend cause she already has a boyfriend and he's on a mission!" When Austin replied, "Oh yeah? And does she talk about him a lot?" David said, "Well, yeah, like EVERY day." Bless Steph's heart, she laughed about it and wasn't too upset at him. I am constantly amazed at the relationship Steph and Jess have. They really are best friends, love being with each other, and hangin out. They went to see "Taken" on Saturday together. (They loved it!, of course). I could sit and watch/listen to them forever..and laugh constantly! Steph is having a good time in Idaho...it's maybe a little too tame for her but she is making the best of it.

Joe made the State Swim Team!

While I was with the kids, Joe got word he had made the State Swim team! He will be swimming in three events and is alternate for a fourth! He is excited and we're excited for him! What a worker he is. He took care of the dog every morning, every afternoon and every night w/o being asked! Besides that he did everything Jess or I asked for help with, took out the garbage, and made us all feel safe and protected with him around! He reads late into the night but the guy gets up and at it early in the morning. I am so proud of him; even on Sunday's he is up and to early morning meetings w/o a grumble! Grandma needs lessons!

Don't look Uncle Buff! - You'll hurt for a week!

Jessica doesn't have any joints! She can turn, bend, move and twist in any direction! I took some pictures of her at a tumbling class and I may post one but mostly, if she is moving, it is a blur! I was just amazed at the moves she could make and so when we got home I made her stretch for me so I could get some shots that you could see! What a fun girl! A well known photographer is coming here from Texas to do a mentoring class with the photographer in Walker's ward. He saw Jessica's picture on the local photographer's blog and left a comment. We looked, of course and he said, "Bring this girl to our shoot!" It wont be for a couple of weeks but exciting! Jess drove me EVERYWHERE all week. She's a very good driver and I loved not having to navigate. With her behind the wheel and taking a different route everywhere we went, I think I can find my way around their neighborhood now! I loved spending time with this girl!