Utah

Here are some photos from our trip to Utah. Chad's parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. We all got together and visited Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park.

Here is a picture of everyoneme and Rose

Cassie, Rose and Tabby

Chad and Cullen

I plan to make a video of our trip at some point, but I thought I would go ahead and post a few pictures.

Homeschool Expo

Rose went to the Southeast Homeschool Expo with me. Even though we were there for 10 hours, attending workshops and browsing the expo booths, she did excellent. It was a long day for both of us. I enjoyed having her there with me. On Saturday she went swimming with daddy while I went to the 2nd day of the convention.
This was my first major homeschool conference (I have gone to small ones). It was so great. I loved looking at all the resources and curriculum available. The workshops had some really good speakers that was both encouraging and helpful. I am looking forward to going again.(for those of you reading this on 'facebook notes' feel free to click here to view the pictures and the full post on my blog....sometimes facebook doesn't bring everything over)

more of Tori and Rose

Rose and Tori goofing off.....

Rose and Tori playing horsie

Rose and Tori in the yard after church

Rose and Tori spinning in their pettiskirts

Rose and Tori playing play dough

Rose and Tori at Monkey Joe's

Rose and Tori playing with dolls

Rose and Tori at our church's America celebration

Rose and Tori standing in front of the huge hawk in our backyard

closer pic of the hawk, in case you couldn't see itin the previous pic

Rose and Tori at the movies

Rose and Tori at six Flags

Rose and Tori at the pool (which we went to just about everyday!)

Rose and Tori in the front yard

Rose and Tori (and Andrew) having water balloon games.

We loved having Tori here! She is a very precious girl, full of joy. She is very kind and sweet and an excellent helper. She has a big heart and God's love shines through her. I hope she comes down again for a visit. It was our pleasure having her here. A thanks goes to her mom for letting her come down. Here is a pic of me, my mom, my sister, Rose and Tori. Gma and Jen spent a few days here when they came down to pick up Tori.

We already miss you Tori.....thanks for visiting us!!!