Happy 17th Birthday Daisy & Walt

 

First Birthday

    

Walt wanted to ditch on his birthday for the first time.

Danny took him and Van out for Sushi.

A couple nights later we took Daisy & Hanna out to Olive Garden.

They cray, cray!

Sunday we celebrated as a family.

First Day of School 2025-2026

 First Day of Kindergarten 2013

SENIORS

Daisy

Walt

Clark 8th Grade

Jane 5th Grade

Cute backpacks.

Made 4 different breakfast items for these kiddos.

GF pancakes, egg McMuffin, pancake & waffle.

Day 2 because they're still cute!

Daisy actually chose that wolf shirt to wear on the first day as a joke.

Red Carpet Welcome

Daisy HXP Costa Rica Experience

 Daisy spent over 2 weeks in Costa Rica on a humanitarian project through HXP and was also blessed to experience some local life, fun activities and spiritual growth.

Some of my favorite pics...

Daisy's letter home.

Daisy shared this on Instagram after her trip..

I have never felt so much love for people before. I love you guys so much and I can't wait to see you again. You were all so kind. Josh and Brie, thank you for always being there for us you guys are amazing people and leaders. I hope you know that you guys will make amazing missionaries. I'm so proud of you Kate and Isaac for being so brave and wanting to go on missions. Congratulations Deacon for putting your mission papers in. I love you all so much.

Me: This is what this experience does to these kids! The change in them brings me to tears. Their heart grows for others, they feel the spirit, their testimony is strengthened, they feel God's love, they want to do better. I'm so grateful for HXP and putting these experiences together. So amazing!

 I made this video of any pics. and videos Daisy's leaders posted while on her trip.

Part of the song her group sang in church.

Spanish part of the song.

Daisy singing Karaoke to Mama Mia.

Too cute!

Daisy's full interview.

Happy 4th of July

It was a different 4th for us this year.

Hanna was at work until 6:30pm. Van was with the Featherstone's.

Daisy & Walt were on their HXP trips. It was just had Clark & Jane for most of the day.

We went to the neighborhood bike parade, tried the pool, but then it closed for lightening. 

When Hanna got home we went to Olive Garden for dinner (kids choice).

Neighborhood bike parade.

We watched the fireworks from our 

community center parking lot.

We could see fireworks all over the city.

 

Finn's first 4th of July.

We miss you cute Finn!

Van always has a great time with the Featherstone's!

It's his second home and we're so grateful for them!

Daisy in Costa Rica

Walt in Dominican Republic