Long time no Write

Sometimes I feel like I have to update my blog with everything that has happened and that is too overwhelming so I don't update it with anything.  So here are a few pictures and happenings that have occurred in the last year.

Todd went on his first date in May.  He and his friend Hope went to "mormon" prom.  It was probably more fun for me to watch them and help with dinner than it was for the kids. 

Trip to Zach's playground in St. Louis.  Playing with cousins

At Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City

Came home from St Louis with our 4th of July stash

Joseph turned 10 and wanted a candy cake. 

Our family hiking on the Appalachian Trail

Hannah turned 14.  Her favorite gift was finally getting a phone which she said she didn't really need, but the amount of texts would say otherwise.

We did temple work together at the St Louis temple. (I can't figure out why it is upside down)

Todd is 16 and a junior in high school and is marching with the trombone this year.  We are still working in his license, but he should have it in the next week or so.  (Yay for me!)  Hannah is 14 and a freshman and is in marching band also.  Joseph is 10 and in 5th grade.  He decided he wants to play the trumpet.  Seth is 7 and in 2nd grade.  He is my little competitor, but hates to lose.

I have been training for a triathlon for the last 6 months and will finally compete on Sept 8th.  Nervous and excited.

Steve is still the bishop of our ward and life continues to be crazy and wonderful.

****Whew***  There is our year in a nutshell.