Okay, so here are some fairly recent pictures. Emily just started Kindergarten this year, so there she is getting ready to go in to class on her first day. She's so little compared to the other kids. She already says she doesn't like it, but hopefully she'll get more used to it and start enjoying it soon. On Labor Day weekend, Jeremy and I went camping up in Garden Valley with my Mom and Dad. My Dad, Jeremy and I hiked up to a waterfall that was absolutely stunning. On our way back from the camping trip, we stopped so my Dad could show Jeremy the view from a rock overlooking the river below. On the way out to the rock, we scared up a rattlesnake! Jeremy and Dad both walked right over it, then when I went to step it started rattling and slithered across the path. It was a little nerve wracking, but we got a good picture out of it. Anyway, just thought I'd share some of the excitement around here. Until next time. Take care and God bless!

I wanted to put a few pictures from this summer as the time with Elijah and Makenzie comes to a close. It has been a really great summer and it is hard to see them go here in about two weeks. But God is good to give us the time that we have with them. Now to explain some of the pictures...The first one on the bottom is Elijah with his toys that he bought at "Toys R Us" with his allowance. They make noise when you hit them together. I just thought this pic was funny! He cracks me up! The next one is at my shop's pig roast that we do every year. The last one was of us way up in the mountains picking huckleberries. The kids did great picking them...and next summer Elijah is moving up to a big bucket...he was a huckleberry picking mad man! After picking huckleberries...we went and cooled off in a stream and just enjoyed the day. I hope all is well and I will try not to take so long to update things next time...

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So I just wanted to post some pics of all of the beautiful things that we have had the joy of seeing in Idaho. We are blessed to be in the middle of all of this beauty that is really all within a few hours of where we live. The picture of the falls is called Shashone Falls. It actually falls further then Niagra Falls...but it normally has much less water falling over it. This year was an exception. It was pretty impressive! The other pics are of Malad Gorge and just being up in the mountains. It lets you see some things that God designed that are just very awe inspiring. We hope that you are all blessed and doing well. Until next time...

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Hello again!! I hope that all is well for everyone. I just wanted to put up some pics of the kiddo's having fun with the sprinkler system. Of course as a man I am mildly ashamed that the pictures were taken the day before I mowed the lawn...but oh well...I need to get rid of my pride! haha The other pic of the kiddo's in the back of our SUV is from the fourth of July. It poured the whole night so the fireworks were fast...and this was them enjoying them while staying dry...and you can figure out where Grace and I were...getting soaked! God bless you all, blog you again soon!

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So, here are some pictures of Elijah, Makenzie and I washing the car. As you can see...it was me washing the car...and spraying the kids down every chance I got. The Saturn got some new rims and tires. I got an amazing deal on four new tires and the rims for $200.00! The guy wanted more room in his apt...so he sold them for basically nothing! God is good and we thank him for the blessings! Until next time...

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Okay...here are some pictures of Elijah and Makenzie and I on Okinawa, A picture of Emily with Grandma Smiley. Also there is a picture of Grace and I at Hoover Dam. Just some old pictures that I thought people might enjoy seeing! Hope your day is blessed! Until next time...

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Well this is my first post and so I thought it would be fitting to put pictures up that were very recent. I have posted a picture of Grace and I's renewel of vows ceremony that took place at our house for all of the parents and family. And some pictures of my family's visit to Idaho that was just an amazing time. I hope that you all enjoy them and I hope you will keep coming back to see what is new and maybe see some past photos as I get time to get them on here and properly explain the photos to others. Until then...God bless...

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