Military hair cut

Yes he did it, Mike got a military hair cut. I sat and wept while he got it. I just love his hair, but alas he is still a heart throb without his wonderful hair.

Of course when he got to work the fellows all agreed that he now "looked like a man"! Sheesh, men!!!

Batman & Harry Potter

Dad had two very famous visitors....Batman and Harry Potter!

Campout

We joined Areos at his camp out.

Sam decided he was going to set up a store there at the camp out. He sold marshmallows, cookies and hot dogs for roasting. What Sam did not know is that he had a devil eyed assistant...Rex our dog was making sure we paid Sam. Sam just stood there behind his counter, proud and strong.

Ben and Mom happy to be warm and toasty by the camp fire.

Ben's artistic talent

What can we say, we love this little boy so much. Dad, Mom, Ben and Sam are having a picnic. Can you see our four sandwiched on our checkered table cloth? Oh, and Ben has his Harry Potter glasses on. He even gave me muscles just like him and Dad, and got my crazy curls just right.....WOW!

Mike shed tears as he read what Ben had written in his Light Buz Year drawing.

Ben wrote: I am a Big Fan......

just like Mike writes to those that are most important to him.

Father like son!

Ben Rocks!

Hiking with Dad having great adventures, makes for a very happy Boy!

Mudpie Sam....

Ben thought it would be a great idea to fling some mud.........

and the rest is history......

Sam: Why me....again???

(look at him though, isn't he the most Adorable Ever!!!!!

Hospital Family

Brandon put a white shirt and tie on for Sunday. What you don't see is his hospital bottoms. He has been so valiant through all this.

I just realized that I had not explained that Brandon started with a scab that turned into a huge Staff infection. He ended up in the hospital for three days. They had to operate and leave it open for two weeks. He now has a super cool scar on his forearm. We are so grateful for modern medicine and hospitals.

Our Princess

Isn't she Super Cute?

Icecream Sam

Icecream after the hike.

Makes one want to be a kid again.

Cliff Dwelers

Since Brandon is in the hospital, Dad took the younger kids on a hiking adventure. Thank Heaven spring is coming!

Ashly had to take a leap of faith! It took allot of urging but she did it! Hooray!!!!