robyn visits ohio

 Robyn visited our old stomping grounds a couple of weeks ago.

A wave of nostalgia washed over me when she sent me pics of our old homes.

 I'm not sure what it is about this picture, but I love it!

It is by far my favorite picture she sent.

If you want more details about her trip, you are going to have to ask her...

mia's top 10

 10 - Mia brightens up any room she enters with her cheerful smile and personality!

9 - Mia gives the BEST  hugs and she's super sweet!

8 - Mia's got street smarts.

7 - Mia has a big heart, a good brain, and she makes everybody happier when she's around!

6 - Mia has a big heart!  She's quick to smile and has a contagious laugh.  Mis is a beautiful person!!

5 - I love Mia because she is the nicest sister I have and she is AMAZING!

4 - Mimi is very helpful!

3 - Mia is funny, smart, kind, and cheerful!

2 - She has the best stories!

1 - WE LOVE HER!!

43

Who turned 43?

This guy.

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 1.  He is very kind.

2.  Dad always encourages me to be my best.

3.  Dad is almost always willing to go swimming with me.

4.  Good listener.

5.  Hard working.

6.  Generous.

 7.  Dad makes really yummy food.

8.  He is a great golfing buddy.

9.  Fun.

10.  Ambitious.

11.  Awesome.

12.  Amazing.

13.  Caring.

14.  Loving.

15.  Selfless.

 16.  He is a great dad.

17.  He loves me so much.

18.  Food lover.

19.  Good looking.

20.  Clever.

21.  Hard working.

22.  Debonair.

23.  Funny.

24.  Happy.

 25.  Dad is a very caring person!

26.  Dad always tells me he loves me.

27.  Dad has a happy face.

28.  Thoughtful.

29.  Athletic.

30.  Everyone LOVES him!

31.  Always up for fun.

32.  Nonjudgmental.

33.  Musical.

 34.  Dad give lots of compliments.

35.  Competitive.

36.  Encouraging.

37.  Friendly.

38.  Compassionate.

 39.  Thankful.

40.  Helpful.

41.  Gadget lover.

42.  SMART.

43.  He is 43!!  Awesome!!

youth conference

The day after we got home from California, Robert, Robyn, Eric, and I went with our church's youth group to youth conference.

We spent 3 1/2 days doing service, team building, eating, and having fun.

The nights were extremely cold, but the days were gorgeous.

Despite the frigid temps, everyone I talked to said it was an inspiring and fun weekend.

 Eric and Peter helped clean the grounds at St. Vincent de Paul's in Phoenix.

Robert helped in the garden.

It was extremely hot, but that didn't stop this group.

Well, actually it did a little.

I think they started out with about 10-15 kids - this is how many were left.

Robert, BJ Allred, Doug Waldie, Cami Staker, Megan Tobler, Maddie Evans

Zach Peterson, Eric, Robyn, John Trendler

Lexi Allen, Robyn, Scott Tucker

 One of the team building activities was making these boats.

Amazingly, they were seaworthy.

Only one kid capsized.

Madison Vance, Robyn, Aubrey Alder, Kyle Hendricks

Parker Wallis, Eric, BJ Allred, Brandon Allred, Jerryck Ordyna, Caleb Soelberg
Robyn and Lexi are in the back.

Jake McGee, Drake Waldie (bottom), Eric, Lexi Allen

Robert and Bishop Rose

Melissa Grant and Eric

Robert, Eric Huish, Joe Costello, Parker Wallis, Tyler Prock

california

We wasted no time starting our summer vacation.

Shelle and I took the girls to La Jolla for a few days.

Quinny called it our guwrly guwrls trip.

The first day was pretty cold, and we didn't really get in the water.

By day two, the clouds left, it warmed up, and life was good.

Most of the time we just relaxed on the beach, but we did spend one day at Sea World.

After I got home, a friend of mine told me about a documentary (Black Fish) about the whales at Sea World.

It has put a significant damper on how I view Sea World.

That might be the last time I go.