Date Night

Danny and I went on our last big date night before Baby Jane arrives.

We saw the Nathan Burton Magic Show. 

(Danny is looking this way to help him from not blinking. Almost every pic. he closes his eyes).

Danny was called up as a pre-show participant.

He had to wear this silly ladies mask and every time the guy touched his shoulder he had to blow a kiss and wave. Then all the participants had to blow up a balloon and sit on it 3 times, while wearing their masks. It was pretty funny watching all of them!

Happy Father's Day Dad!

The kids had these notes made and hung on the walls for Danny on Father's Day all on their own.

I'm so grateful for this wonderful father of my children! 

We are all so blessed!

So thankful for my dad as well!

The most current pic. I could find with Danny and most of the kids (#missing Max).

Summer Fun

Back from our vacation, now it's time for a little bit of business! 

Which, of course the kids think it's so much work.

Swim lessons for Clark.

Yay Clark!

Swimming is pretty much all you can do to keep cool in this Vegas heat!

Summer basketball for these boys!

Wet n' Wild fun!

Summer haircuts for these cute boys!

Inside Out was so good.

Solvang

I've been wanting to visit Solvang!

Solvang was founded in 1911 on almost 9,000 acres, by a group of Danes who traveled west to establish a Danish colony far from the Midwestern winters. The city is home to a number of bakeries, restaurants, and merchants offering a taste of  Denmark in California. 

The architecture of many of the facades and buildings reflects traditional Danish style.

Our first stop in Solvang was the Danish Bakery. 

Danny is on a diet, but splurged for his Danish roots.

Visited the Danish Museum.

Couldn't resist a picture in front of Jensen Square.

Oxnard

Jeff and Cindy got a beach house in Oxnard, CA and we were invited to come visit for 2 days with Tom and Becky and Tracy and Alena. We did a lot in the 2 days. The first day we went to the tide pools at Carpenteria Beach. There was a lot of us Jensen's/Blackwell's.

 

The kids had a rock contest. They had to pick one rock and decide whose was the best. 

                   I didn't get a picture of all the rocks, but Walt's won. It was a seaweed rock.                                    Clark's rock.                                                  Walt's rock.

 Building sandcastles.

 Beach time with cousins.

Visiting Grandpa

Had a fun day visiting Grandpa Ernie and Grandma Debi!

Grandpa at the grill and the kids swimming, just like the old days.

 The kids with Grandpa and Vincent.

 Clark, Daisy and Walt jumping off the diving board.

 8 of the grand kids with Grandpa Ernie and Grandma Debi.

36 Weeks

4 weeks to go. We can't wait to meet Baby Jane.

Arizona

My sister and I took a road trip to AZ with 8 kids to visit my Brother Greg and his family.

Went to this cool park in Mesa and met up with my old mission companion Kate. 

I hadn't seen her in 15 years.

Swimming Time

Fun splash pad and park in Greg's housing community.

 Had so much fun visiting my old college friend Leanne and her family. 

It had been 16 years since we had seen each other!

 Fun with cousins!

 Sleep over with cousins!

 Saw my friend Laura and her cute twins! She's due just 4 weeks after me.

 Heading to Cali!

Church with Grandma

Grandma got Max a new shirt and bow tie for his 12th Birthday.
He's growing up to be one handsome young man.

Blue Diamond Triathlon

So proud of these kids for their hard work! 50 yard swim, 2 mile bike and 1/2 mile run.

I was so worried about Daisy backing out at the last minute, but she had a smile on her face

the whole race and after the swim she said, "that was awesome!"

Last Week of School

Daisy lettered in Cheer. Hanna lettered in Basketball, Running Club, Soccer and Straight A's all year. Van lettered in Game Club. Max lettered in Basketball.

So proud of this girl! Hanna received her Nevada Citizenship Award. She had to memorize the names of the State Governors in chronological order, memorize the 1st paragraph of the State Constitution, memorize the NV Counties, memorize all 8 vs. of the State Song, memorize the State Symbols and label the Physical Map. Way to go Hanna!

Hanna had a mom/daughter spa day at school. 

(Clark came and enjoyed the cookies and bean bag chairs).

Love the art work the kids bring home. (Daisy and Walt 1st grade).

Last day of school! It was a great year at Doral Academy with wonderful teachers!

No more homework and no more sack lunches for me to make (that's 25 a week)!

Last day with just me and Clark, before the kids are home for summer and baby sister arrives! ‪

Max has been blessed with a great group of friends this year.

Yeah for summer!