Crazy Week!!!

Yes it was our anniversary and we went out this year last year we didn't because we didn't feel comfortable leaving the girls yet.  We had dinner and while we were at dinner Jared has had this tooth that has been bothering him for about two weeks.  He could not even enjoy our dinner so I told him we were going to go to the dentist and we did.  Then we went for yogurt so all in all it was a great way to spend the evening.(really no kids I didn't really care what we did.) By the way the young pictures of me were not suppose to be on the blog Jared thought it would be funny and I don't know how to take them off.  

We went to court for our girls and the judge was not ready or willing to make a decision without an evidence hearing.  He wants to hear from the doctors, therapists and everyone involved in the case. so he extended it so that the attorney general and defense attorney could subpoena  everyone.  So we will have to wait until June 27 to see what is going to happen he will make a decision  on that day.  Thank you for all the prayers and kind words in our behalf.  

11 Wonderful Years...

Today is our anniversary. We were married 11 years ago and it has been the best and craziest 11 years of my life. Not only do a million things happen between 23 and 34 if you're single, figuring out marriage and having someone to share every success or disappointment with is just an incredible and amazing thing. Keli and I compliment each other perfectly and though we've had some bumps, love has made everything worth doing and made each day of life something I look forward to. I love you so much honey and I'm lucky that I found you back in Cinnamon Tree. :)

Here are some pictures from the blessed day back in 1997 as well as some of my all time Keli favorites.

Sad Day

Today is a bitter sweet day for me.  My Grandma Darrington passed away this morning.  She has been really struggling for the last few weeks so I am very glad that she is not in pain any longer and that her body has been restored.  She was such a strong women so it was very hard to see her so weak.  She also is with my grandpa who died about 16 years ago.  I am very grateful for the knowledge of the gospel n our live this would be much harder without that knowledge of eternal families.    I know within a couple of hours of being in heaven she started gardening because that gave the her greatest pleasure.  She also can watch all the BYU sports she wants I'm sure her and grandpa have prime seating for all the events.  I love her and she will be greatly missed.

my pretty princess

Ashton loves to dress up. I loved this outfit. She didn't understand why I made her take it off before we went outside. What do you think?

Anxious for fun in the sun

I bought a slip and slide about 2 months ago. The kids having been asking me when they can use it. They would look outside and say "yep its sunny I guess mom will lets us play with the pool." I would then reply it is too cold. Well they got there wish today. I figured it was too cold but not so cold they would die. I set it up and they went down few times and then started to shiver. I think they know now that mom was right and it was still too cold for the "pool".

More pictures of Lilly

So here's some more pictures of Lilly. My sister Lisa asked to see more pictures of Lilly, but the problem is that you can't usually get her to pose for the camera. She just runs away usually, but last night I got home, and she was sitting on the couch watching Scooby Doo, so I quickly snapped this picture. 

Then, next thing you know, she was a part of a photoshoot. 

She was wondering what I was doing here, and this is where I think she's going to bolt.

Then she throws this pose and looks at my like, "Dad, take my picture."

Then she give me the shy look.
Then she goes back to the confident pose.
Then she gets a little sporty here at the end showing me her cool shoes. It was really funny so I thought I would post the pictures. Enjoy.

BBQ for the Departing Croppers.

So we got together tonight with some friends for a BBQ for the Croppers who have been friends for several years. Taylor, Scott and I have been on many camping trips and they honestly were very painless mostly because I really enjoy socializing with Taylor and Scott. Not only that, but the Young Men really don't know how lucky they are to have Taylor cooking such awesome meals for High Adventure Camp. All around they have just been really neat to get to know over the past several years and we're going to miss having them around.


Scott and Taylor hanging out hovering over the food.
Keli and Rachel talking about something while Taylor enjoys the food.
Blaine getting messier than he ever has before I'm sure. :)
Lilly cleaning up the food and ice cream at the kids table.
Lucy enjoying her ice cream with a fork.

All in all we had an awesome time and look forward to some more awesome bbqing this summer even though the Croppers won't be here. You guys are awesome and we're glad we got a chance to get to know you during your stay in Utah.

More pics from the bbq here.