AND THEY'RE OFF.....
to the National Jamboree


Tyler and his companion from New Mexico - Caleb Martineau

5 HP scouts James, DJ, Jake, Tyler and Jeremy

Jen will miss her little buddy.

Bon Voyage until 8/5.

Jessica's Hobby
Jessica always wanted to own a bakery. Maybe someday. She has been practicing her baking skills. She made this cute "Cheeseburger & Fries" cake. Isn't it cute.




Question? Meal or Dessert?
Keep it up Jess.

Fun Week with ALL of family.

Boston's first teeth came through.
If we took Boston's helmet off you could see that he has a buzzed hair cut like his Uncle Graham.



Celebrating Courtney's birthday.
Courtney doesn't like cake so we made her cheesecake (her favorite).
It turned out yummy - white chocolate blueberry cheesecake.
Jaxon helping her blow out the candle.

We had a fun "girls day out". We ate lunch (sorry no pictures - we were busy talking and eating)
Then we got our pedicures. What did Jen have to drink?
This was my mother's day present from my girls. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks girls!


Courtney asked Jessica to make Jaxon a Spiderman Cake for his birthday party.
Jess & Jen coloring the fondant.

cutting the windows out of the buildings.....

adding the buildings to the cake....

adding the spider web and of course the spiders.....

the finished product.... It turned out really nice, and it tasted yummy too.

Jaxon turns 3 years old.
... opening his presents....

Jaxon got a digital camera. He loves to take pictures. Maybe we'll have a photographer in the family.

Jaxon and his Spiderman cake. (We hated to cut into it)


We had a wonderful week, celebrating birthday's, playing cards, & of course eating.
Jess & Graham have gone home and Jason left to train for his new job. We wish Jason luck in his new job. Hang in there Courtney!
We'll miss them, and will look forward to our next visit!

May Happenings!

Jason Graduated w/ his Masters from Thunderbird!
Jason worked very hard to get his Master's in a short amount of time. He put alot of time and effort into his schooling and it has paid off. We're so proud of him.
Jason accepted a job with FDIC. We're so glad they get to stay close by.
Tyler finished his Eagle Scout Project. YA!
Painting fire hydrants.

Courtney had her 24th Birthday. (we get to celebrate her birthday this Sunday)
Courtney is a wonderful daughter who has blessed our lives tremendously. She's very organized and helps us "get things done". She's a wonderful mother to two sweet little boys. She has a lot of energy and accomplishes more things in a day than I can in a week. We love her - and we're excited to celebrate her birthday this weekend (after their big move).



Jennifer finished her 1st year at ASU. Go Devils.

Jason, Courtney Jaxon, Boston & Jen went to Hawaii for a week. Aloha, they brought back some good chocolate covered macadamia nuts. Yum.
End of school year for me. Ya! A chapter in my life closes as I finish working at the two focus schools and move closer to home next Fall semester. I will work the month of June at Porter for the Sp. Ed Summer School Session. I have to keep reminding myself it is a blessing - and it is.
Jason & Courtney move to Gilbert on 5/29/10. It will be nice to have them a little closer.
Graham and Jessica come back from Mexico to spend a week with us on 5/29/10. I'm glad it's my week off from work while she's here. I'm going to have some "girl" time with my girls. "Letters to Juliet", pedicures, & luncheons. Can't wait.

Started a 3 month Wellness challenge. The challenge is helping me get my life back in control.
Jen & I made a Birthday Banner for Jaxon's 3rd birthday next week. We had so much fun making this. Thanks to Suzanne for her expert advice.

Boston is the April Bling Your Band baby winner.


on the back of his band or helmet it says "Rock Star".
The doctor says his skull is shaping really well.

Helmets!!!!!



We took pictures before Courtney decorated Boston's helmet with decals.


We're all wearing HELMETS!!!! cute? ha ha

Jaxon finding Easter eggs.

Boston riding the quad.

We had an Easter Bunny hop by. We laughed sooo hard! - Jen's loving it!?!

Happy Easter!!!

Spring Break, pictures at the cabin.

Jaxon loved playing in the snow that was left in the shady areas. He spent most of the day with Jen & Tyler playing in the snow.

Perfect sledding for a 2 year old.


Shhh... we introduced Jaxon to a fun thing the kids used to do when they were younger. They would ride the foam pads down the stairs. I'm not sure if Gpa & Gma Taylor knew of this activity?!



Introducing Boston to the "Great Outdoors"!


One last picture of a fattening, caloric laden yummy cake.
My mouth water's when I see this picture. Yummy Reese's Peanut Butter Cake.
I'm doing another "eating healthy" meal plan (I can't call it a diet or I'll fail) so no more cake!