For Matt's graduation we had family in town. Since everyone was in town we decided to bless Manny. It was really nice because it also happened to be Father's Day. We all had so much fun together while everyone was here.

Here we all are on Father's Day. We had everyone over after church for a BBQ. We had pictures before with both of our parents, but my stepmom accidentally deleted all the pictures on her camera. Oops! When she did that Kyle's parents and my mom were already gone. Sorry.

Happy Father's Day Kyle! I hope you really enjoyed it and know how special you are in our lives. You are a great dad and our kids adore you to say the least. You work so hard and I am so grateful for that. I am glad we have a day designated to you because you deserve it! Love you!

Senior

I honestly can't believe it. My baby brother has finished high school. He still seems like such a little punk, though. Here are some memories of the end of senior year we were able to share with him.

 Prom

Senior picnic

And GRADUATION!

Congratulations little bro! We are so proud!

Uncle Brian and Laura Visit SD

Uncle Brian and soon to be Aunt Laura came in July to pay us a little visit. It is difficult to be so far from family, which is why these reunions are extra special and emotional. Hopefully someday we will be seeing each other more often. This once a year stuff just isn't cutting it...

Nana Yetta Pays a Visit

Since Kyle's Grandpa passed away Nana Yetta has been holding up pretty good. She is an active little woman. I think keeping busy has really helped. She plays tennis all the time and gets together with other ladies. She and Grandpa Manny were married on May 28th, just the day after our anniversary. For our anniversaries she came to pay a visit and meet our little Manny. It was great seeing her and spending some quality time. While she was here we would get together for dinner and we even made it to Sea World. We love her and hope she doesn't wait too long to come again.

Swan Lake

As you know, Jillian has been taking ballet class. Toward the end of the...term? season? I don't know what to call it, but toward the end they have a recital. This year they performed Swan Lake. Jillian and her class performed as unicorns.

Here they are at the dress recital. Jillian is the one sitting on Miss Kristina's lap.

Here Jillian is getting all ready for the big day!

Now Jillian is the very youngest in the class and the miniest in her class. So no one was expecting her to do much. Let's just say she met their expectations...

Jillian is the one in the middle

...with her hands down

sorry for the blurriness. I was far away with a baby, okay?! Jillian did however participate in the circle part where they all held hands and circled around.

By the end of the day she was so happy. I think she looked adorable and she really had a great time. She was disappointed she couldn't see us in the audience, but I explained that we could see her the whole time! She was the cutest little unicorn!
The professional pictures to come later...

It is really sad that Jillian's ballet class is over. She really went to an awesome ballet studio and I am so thankful for them. Everyone that worked there was wonderful with kids and so nice. Her ballet teacher, Miss Kristina, was the cutest. She was SO patient and really loved all the girls. I am sad we will not be able to return there next year. I only hope we will be able to find a studio half as great in SoCal. Thanks  Creative Arts Academy and Miss Kristina for making my daughter's experience one to remember!

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