Labor Day

We decided to have an end of summer/Labor Day/Kiefer's Birthday Party. It was great the weather started out a little rain in the morning but ended up being a perfect day to play in the water. Kyler wanted to rent one of those big blowup slide things and it was so fun. We really wanted to figure out a way so that you could slide right into the pool, but that didn't work out because they have a wall to stop you, so people were just sliding then using it as a diving board. I love it. Young and Old played on it. The above picture was Kyler's tribute to Micheal Jackson.

The Slip and Slide!

Kyler loosing his ball!

Bowling Tony!

Kyler and Trevor!

Me!

Kyler and his new Best Friend Jayden!

Kayla and Katie!

"Fairytopia" My 40th Birthday!

I had the best birthday ever. Thanks to great friends and a great family. This past Saturday, I had a fairy party. Some might think aren't you a little old for that, but you are only as old as you feel and act. (who wants to be 40 if you have to be old) The day started out at Adrienne Salon, she did everyone hair and had a make up artist come and do make up. From there we came back to my house and started to decorate. I was a lot stressed because it was very rainy and cold but the sun came out and it warmed up just in time (thanks angels). We were able to get everything ready in time (thanks to Pete, James, Tony, Kyler and Kayla). Everything looked so cute. At about 4:00 the DJ, Strech, showed up and started playing the music. There was great food, friends, music, dancing and Adrienne's magic punch, what more can you ask for. It was truly one of the best birthdays ever.

The Past Month

June was a very busy month for us Kyler turned 17. Pete took the young men (16-17 year old) in the ward to Lake Powell. We had our annual house boat trip with friends to Lake Powell and my parents gave my grandmother an 80th Birthday party.

First Kyler's birthday was like a week long celebration. The Sunday before we had my parents come over. We had a barbecue in the rain, roast marshmallows and opened presents.

Then on Monday Pete took us all out to Texas Road House for dinner, and then on his birthday Kyler, Kayla, Braxtyn, Parker and I went to see Up and out to lunch. That night we had an ice cream cake from Maggie Moos.

The day after Kyler's birthday, Pete and Kyler left for lake Powell with 7 other boys and 3 other adults. Pete was a little nervous when he found out he was going with one member of the Bishop Ric and the Young Men's president (also a former Bishop). I was a lot nervous wondering what Pete would say and do, hoping it wouldn't be to bad, because I really didn't want to have to move. Kyler did not want to go he was trying everything he could to get out of it. But in the end they both ended up having a great time. They didn't convert either Pete or Kyler, but they all had fun and both of them made some really good friends. (and I can still live in the neighborhood Yeah!) I think they both would love to go again next year. It was really good for both of them.

Next Pete and Kyler got home on Saturday night and Pete and I turned around and left again for lake Powell on Wednesday for a week. It was great fun. We had 21 people on the house boat, we relaxed, played games, enjoyed great company and the perfect not to hot weather. We also

had the traditional crazy hat day.





Then three day after we got back my parent had an open house for my grandmothers 80th birthday. My sister had to work so I kept her girls, got them ready and took them to the party. We had fun getting ready and also at the party. They all looked so cute, Kayla took some picture.

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Kyler's new summer Do!

Kyler Before..........



Kyler After...........


Kayla's sister Alyssa is going to beauty school and needed a person to test on. So my brave son picked a style and let her do it. (Yes this is how he wanted it to look). I actually like it. I was a little worried when he showed me the picture, but it turned out better than I thought. (no offense Alyssa it wasn't you, it was the style I was worried about). Maybe I am a weird mom, but I have always said if you get good grades and are being good other wise, over the summer you can do what you what with your hair. I figure it is a good way to rebel, and there are alot of other things they could have done that would have been much worse. Plus their hair grows really fast.

Here is another of Kylers wonderful summer dos, They called him crayon head with this one....

This is the only style either of the boys have had that I really hated ........Kiefer's Fauxhawk!

I wouldn't let him go anywhere with me if it was up. He had to wear it down. It is actually pretty funny now I see tons of people with hair like this, girls and boys, but of course Kiefer had to be one of the first. It didn't last long, once I stop telling him how much I hated it, it changed.

Kiefer

"TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS WE LEAVE BEHIND IS NOT TO DIE" - Thomas Campbell

As the Class of 2009 we remember our friend.

We will now embark on our journey of life after high school, we will always be

touched by the life of your son and our friend, Kiefer.

We hope to make a differnce in the world and when we do make that difference

he will be part of it, as the Lehi Pioneer Class of 2009 our friendships are forever.

Love,

The hundreds of students who loved and adored Kiefer

Mother's Day!

First I would like to wish my mom a Happy Mothers day and let her know that I love her and hope that she had a great day.

My mother day was great. It was more like a mothers weekend and not just a day. Pete decided on Friday that we should go to Lake Powell. I was not so excited about this, I really hate leaving Kyler especially when we go to Lake Powell because the phone service is terrible, so I worry a lot. But once we got away it was great. The weather was perfect, the high was about 85 and the nights were cold enough that it was great for sleeping. I slept in on Saturday until 9:30 which is something I never do. The rest of the time we just relaxed and enjoyed the sun. I had forgotten how much I love the lake. It was great to spend time alone with Pete, which also something I never get to do. He is a social butterfly and need friends around. So it was great of him to spend time with just me. (and the puppies)

But the best thing about mothers day was Kyler's gift. Kyler and Kayla took a bunch of my home video and made me DVDs. They are so awesome. I haven't watched them all but my favorite one so far is the one called brothers. When you turn it on the menu come up and the song is from the Disney movie The Fox and the Hound, The Best of Friends plays. So of course I cried and cried. Pete was so wonderful and sit and watch some of the videos with me. I had a great day. I love my videos, they are the best present I think that I have ever gotten. Thanks you so much Kyler and Kayla and thanks to Kayla's dad for helping them and letting them use all of his equipment.

Also thank you so much to my wonderful and very talent friend Trish for my pillow I love it and to her daughter for my picture of Kiefer and Kyler in the very cute frame that she made, she definitely takes after her mom (very talented).