It's Official

Trust me, Dallas is there in the group of graduates....somewhere. There was close to 900 kids in his graduating class. Graduation was held at ASU's arena.

The proud parents. (Don't mind Jim and the beard he was growing for trek)

And not sure who took this one, sorry to all of the tall men in the family that got their heads cut off.

Celebration

Sunrise, Sunset

Is this the little girl I carried, is this the little boy at play?

I don't remember growing older when did they?

When did she get to be a beauty, when did he grow to be so tall?

Wasn't it yesterday when they were small.

I am not sure how the time has slipped by so quickly. It seems that it was yesterday that you made your appearance into the world (2 weeks late, I'll add) And now you are grown, and just completed your last year of High School.

We are so proud of you for working so hard, and for setting goals to graduate early and for accomplishing that goal. I know that as you continue to work hard, that you will be able to do anything you set your mind to. (Eagle Scout)

We love you Dallas and we are blessed to be your parents!

Dear Blogging Friends

I PASSED THE TEST! Thanks for your good thoughts and prayers!

Please hang in there with me for one more week. Then school will be out for the summer. (okay not the summer, as we all know that summer does not end here until Halloween) But, I will have 2 months off. I will have a lot more time on my hands to do things like Blog, and visit your blogs that I have been neglecting.

Next week is High School Graduation for Dallas, and we will be having Alyson's Baptism. Tyler will be flying in for 48 hours, and my parents will be here for the week.

Jim and I are also smack dab in the middle of the final phases of our stake pioneer trek. Which will take place the week after school is out. It has been very all -consuming, and I know it will be very rewarding for those who will be participating.

When it is over I just might be able to breath again.

Wanted

Your Positive thoughts and prayers



Tomorrow (Wednesday) I am required to take a test for my job at school. Since we are going to be a full Title 1 school, we are required to have 60 credit hours of college, an associated degree, or to pass a parapro test. It has been a LOOOOONG time since I was in school.

It has been a very long time since I have had to study and retain useless, I mean important knowledge.


I am just a little bit stressed. Okay, make that a lot.

Pray for me!

Oh Boy...another teen driver

Dallas got his drivers license today. Here he is before the road test.And here he is after! He passed with flying colors. 100% on the written and 100% on the driving.
Now you can't tell me that I didn't warn you!

Enter to win

here. http://crapivemade.blogspot.com/2009/04/my-baby-turns-one-tomorrow.html

My friend Char over at Crap I've made, is having a give away. You seriously need to check out her cute blog, and all of the cool things she makes. She is very talented, and you will be glad you stopped by.

See Jane Run

Jim and I before the start of the race

My friend Amy that I work with.

Jim and I after the race.... We did it!

A little bit about the race, and about Pat Tillman.

Pat Tillman's friends and family created Pat's Run as a way to celebrate Pat's passionate legacy. Pat's friend and former head trainer for Arizona State University, initiated and developed the concept of a 4.2 mile run/walk around Arizona State with a finish on the 42-yard line of Sun Devil Stadium (#42 was Pat's number while a Sun Devil). Perry wanted the event to be something physical, outdoors, and open to all saying, "With Pat's Run, people are motivated to exercise and do something positive for themselves, while honoring Pat's memory, sharing their stories and ultimately being an inspiration to others."

Pat was an incredible athlete, who served our country.

In the evening of April 22nd, 2004, Pat's unit was ambushed as it traveled through the rugged, canyon terrain of Eastern Afghanistan. His heroic efforts to provide cover for his fellow soldiers as they escaped from the canyon led to his tragic death.

It was an honor to run today along with 20,000 others.