Just a fun, silly day with the missionaries

Elder silly Wenner wearing Derek's helmet, for no particular reason other than to have fun!  Great day together!  Love my kids so much!

Poor Rosie

Well, we were trying to be good friends/neighbors and take care of this poor dog, Rosie, while her owners were in Europe.  Koda, our perfect dog, got jealous and attacked her!  They have always been friends.  It  was scary and sad.  Fortunately, Rosie was not hurt too bad.  We comforted her as much as we could.

Koda and Rosie

We were helping to take care of this cute dog that lives in our neighborhood while her owners were in Europe.  This was all BEFORE the attack . . .

 

 They really did get along great so it was so surprising when Koda attacked poor Rosie.

Such a cute shot of Rosie!

My wonderful, silly, girl

 Hannah giving us smiles and making life fun.  She used the fan to give her a super hero image!  I sure do love all the smiles you give us.  Thank you Hannah.

Our neighbor Mary Schmuhl's farewell

Derek and one of his best friends, Sam Schmuhl.  This was for Sam's sister, Mary's, mission farewell.  I am so proud of her.  She will touch so many lives, including her own family and her own.  I hope to write her while she is on her mission.  I can't wait to hear all about her wonderful experience sharing the gospel.

Fun "Nerd Night" for the boys

 Hannah is driving the boys (and Koda) to "Nerd Night".  They get to play "Dungeons and Dragons at a former youth leader's home.  It is so nice, these boys are so similar.  They get along so incredibly well.  They all enjoy the same things.

 Fun days of summer before school comes

I love you guys!!!! Have a super duper time!

Derek and his "spirit brother", Nick

I just love this picture of my crazy kids.  This is Nick and Derek.  Nick calls me his "spirit mom".  I love it!  So I call him my "spirit son".  He is so, so kind.  I am so glad he is in the neighborhood as well as Sam.  I hope he will remain in the neighborhood for a long, long time.

Making cookies with the crazy Elders

 These Elders sure knew how to have fun and be silly while serving the Lord.  So lucky to have known them.  We didn't have much time but decided to make lazy man cookies, they were great and as you can see, the kids had a great time making them with these great guys.

And. . . of course an even better time licking off the beaters and eating all the cookies!

Fantasy Con

 Derek on his way to Fantasy Con with his good buddies.  He said it was SO AMAZING!

 It's great to see him have such a great time!

 Derek, Mary, and Sam.  Derek was dressed like Aragorn, Mary and Sam like Hobbits.

 I was so grateful that Derek's friends had him go with them

They had pretty great costumes.