Tuesday, August 24, 2010

July 9, 2010

Another cold day at the beach.......this time
Briar went with her X-Country friends.
(Even though she is not running cross country this year.)

July 6, 2010

Alyssa B. has been staying with us for a couple of weeks.
Her family already moved to Utah, but she stayed behind
so that she and Briar could have a few more photo-ops together.
(Well, that's ONE of the reasons why she stayed.)

July 4, 2010

Happy 4th of July!!!
Amelia tried to make a get-away in someone else's parade float.
How do you explain to a 1 year old that every toy in the world
does not belong to her?
(These pictures were actually taken on the 3rd at the Ward Pancake Breakfast. When the 4th falls on a Sunday,
the 3rd naturally becomes the new 4th!)

July 3, 2010

Baptism Day for Chloe & her friend Emily Leon!

Chloe & Dru just before the baptism.
Good thing Grandma Jojo brought her camera.....
guess who forgot hers????

"I like to look for rainbows....whenever there is rain.
And ponder on the beauty of an earth made clean again.
I want my life to be as clean as earth right after rain.
I want to be the best I can....and live with God again."

Those are the words to the Primary song about Baptism that
Chloe and Emily sang (beautifully!)
Hence.....the RAINBOW cake.
(Thanks for the idea Cari!)

July 2, 2010

Chloe has been attending "singing camp" all week long.
This is Shelby, her "teacher," after their cute performance.

July 1, 2010

HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY CHLOE!!!

Briar did her hair pretty for the day.....

We met Chloe's friend Tori and her family at the Movie Theater
to see "Toy Story 3"
(awesome movie!!!)

We did a quick photo shoot with Emily.....
their baptism is only 2 days away!!!

The birthday girl opened her presents........

AND........we had some cake!!

Fun day for a fun girl!!!

June 30, 2010

Our first trip to the beach for the summer.
It was CRAZY cold!

June 29/30 2010

Briar & Jake had a late night.
They went to the premier of "Eclipse"
at midnight with a few friends.

June 26, 2010

MERRY UN-BIRTHDAY!!!!
I think this is Grandma Klein's favorite day of the year!
We get together and celebrate EVERYONE'S birthday.
All the kids enjoy lighting the candles (because there are a TON)
and we all get stuffed on yummy BBQ and cake!

June 25, 2010

The Grants have arrived for a little California vacation.
Briar & Maddy always have a good time together...
no matter what!!!

SLACKER!!

So......this 365 day hobby of mine has turned out to be a dud. Summer has come and gone and I hardly have any pictures to show for it. Mostly because my camera only works when it wants to. BUT, looking back on my blog, I remember why I was doing it. So, I will press forward. With very few pictures. But maybe it will light the fire in me again to pick up where I left off. We shall see.........

Monday, June 21, 2010

June 20, 2010

A dad and his crazy kids....minus a sleeping baby.
Happy Father's Day Dru!!!!
These kids are all he ever wished for....and more!!!

June 19, 2010

Bye-Bye Blackburn Party

We moved to Temecula together in 2001 with 3 kids each.
Now they have 7, we have 5!!!
We'll miss them....Temecula won't be the same!!!

June 18, 2010


Girl's Camp: Day 5

This is how everyone feels after 5 days at camp!
Ready to go home!

June 17, 2010

Girl's Camp: Day 4

Autumn on the Zip Line


Briar's turn at the lake in the canoe.





June 16, 2010

Girl's Camp: Day 3

Autumn & her mommy on the hike.


Autumn & friend ready to Kayak.





June 15, 2010

Girl's Camp: Day 2

Krazy Karaoke!
These girls loved to sing (and dance crazy!)


Briar on the Rock Wall



June 14, 2010


Girl's Camp: Day 1

YCL's ready to go!!!

June 13, 2010

Another picture from yesterday's picnic.
Dirty and loving it!

June 12, 2010

Annual Branch Father's Day Picnic
Poor dads....they always have to play crazy games at this event!

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