{Last day of School 2013}

Today was the last day of school. 
Jacob has finished Middle School! 
We had the honor of attending a great promotion ceremony for him today.


Jacob receiving his certificate from one of his teachers.

Four great friends.  Maria, Tyler, Daniel, and Jacob (if you noticed, yes he has TWO medals on his chest!  He did a wonderful job academically the past three years.  One medal is for straight A's all three years, the other is for Social Studies student of the year!

Buddies...dorks too

We could not be more pleased with this kid!

The last day also brings a fun tradition, busting through a sign into summer.  This year Rebekah made our sign.  Great Job Rebekah!!

The boys waiting for their sister...

Here she comes!

Ready, Set, RUN

 

And Summer has Started.  Let the late nights and late mornings begin!!

{Congrats Jacob}

Tonight was a great night for Jacob.  He got THREE awards and TWO medals at the awards ceremony at SMS.

 

 

A highly decorated boy!

Lucky us!  Grandpa was able to be there!! (Rebekah was there too!)

The two medals.  One was for Academic Excellence in Social Studies, the other was the President's award for 4.0 GPA the entire time in Middle School.

Poor Jonah, he's having a really bad time.  He is not reacting well to his meds for his terrible reaction to Poison Oak!  Poor Kid.  He was such a good sport!

Mom and Dad could not be more proud of you Jacob!

Hannah's Departure

Today was Hannah's departure day for the MTC.  Is it fair to say that is was the best of times; it was the worst of times?  We are so THRILLED absolutely filled with joy that she will be serving the people of Canada for the next 18 months.  However, it did not make saying goodbye easy.

Any guesses where she going??

Richard came out of the House with O Canada playing on the ipad!

 Pre departure

 last photo together...


That is all she has for the next 18 months!

waiting to check her in

Checking in.  We can't thank Miguel A. of Southwest enough.  He managed to get the family gate passes so we waited with her until she boarded.  What a sweet treat! 

Last hug with Grandma

Goodbye Hannah!

We love you Hannah! 

We are praying for you Hannah 

You are amazing Hannah!

 

One final wave, and she is off!

{Happy Halloween!}

The Spooks of 2012

A very scary Witch

Mario, Luigi, and the Witch

The best Mario and Luigi pose they could come up with...hahaha

"Pat" and Cruella...

 

The whole crew as we arrived at the Annual Brandley Halloween Bash!

 

{Pumpkin Patch}

The kids had a random day off during the month of October and we headed out to the pumpkin patch


Rebekah, Jacob, Jonah

In the corn maze.  Jonah was a great Navigator.  Rebekah did NOT want to do this.  So she went with a friend to the slides.

Jonah insisted on trying the slides...he was disappointed.  He said he made the right choice going in the maze.

It was a fun day at the patch!