Sam Schmuhl's Graduation

 This is our neighbor, Sam Schmuhl.  He graduated as the Valadictorian of the high school that he and Derek go to.  They are only 3 weeks apart but are a grade apart.

 Sam is off to BYU Provo

Derek's last band concert for his junior year

Much silliness.  We love it!  Derek, Sam and Jaden

Crazy snow

Sometimes we get crazy weather here.  This is why we are not supposed to plant flowers until after Mother's day.  I do enjoy the cold weather much more than the hot weather though.  I am definitely in the minority on that one.

Derek's Rock Concert

Derek was asked to play in a rock concert with a band called the "Fictionists" and a member of Neon Trees in Provo.  This was such an incredible opportunity!  We had a great time!  I loved it!  It was so much fun.  I had several people in the audience ask me if I knew someone in the band and I very proudly pointed and said "yes, that is my son".  Hannah came with us and Adrienne was so wonderful and came as well.  Hannah is such a great support to her brother.  I am so proud of her.  You could just see her face radiating with pride for her "little" brother.  I love my kids so much!  I will have a video of the songs that he did on YouTube.

 This was the performer from Neon Trees that accidentally walked in front of me while I was taking a picture.  Derek said this man was so kind and genuine

 The whole band together.  Derek is on the very left side for both of these pictures