Mark Turns 43!

Every birthday must have double-chocolate cake!

 He just keeps getting better with age!

A mole-skin journal from his brother.

A cool calendar from Parker

 

A book from Maryn

Another book from Suzy (and a photo-bomb from Parker)

A new Marvel tshirt from Avery

Some sugar-free candy and a flannel shirt from his girls

 

I think he'd be happy with anything he gets from us--he's our favorite, for sure!

New Beginnings 2017

Maryn got her Personal Progress Award! We are so proud of all the hard work it's take to get to this point. She did it!

With Bishop Ostergaard

with Sister Bethany Broderick, the YW Pres whose been with her since we moved here.

Avery, Maryn, and Anna Hales (who also got her award that night.)

Winter Break Madness

Winter break was spent at home. We started the year with our tradition of making Hoppin' John for dinner. Black-eyed peas are considered good luck. We went bowling and shopped at the Mall, and just spent time together.

Ingredients for Hoppin' John

Sheriff Parker playing with Christmas toys...

Some Putt-Putt Golf in Midland

 

Playing with the Penguins at the Family Fun Center in Midland

She loves these "rides" at the Mall--she's getting pretty big for them now, though.

Taking our friend Lin's dog Roxie for a walk in the snowy weather.

Playing at the church during Youth night.

These two--they can usually be found in the kitchen most days--perfecting their guacamole recipe, probably!

Check out those earmuffs! A Trip to Target with this girl...

Working on a puzzle together.

Avery Jane--14 years old--being awesome.