Shaffer Baby Blessing

Last weekend we started our vacation in Utah. On Sunday we had the priviledge of attending the newest Shaffer's baby blessing.... William Brett Shaffer!

Here are my brother's children:

Jameson, Brett & Ashley, Will, Julie & Andrew

Here's the whole gang of Shaffer Cousins in Oakley, Utah!

Just a little family love...

Here's a shot to honor our pioneer heritage.

Don't these faces look 'pioneer'?

lol.

Get ready for many posts from Idaho!!

Too much time on their hands....

Today I received the above picture in my email.

I'm glad that Marissa and Jacquie are
learning about art in college.

Maybe.

Maybe not.

hahahaha

very funny ladies

Conflict of Interest

I am the 2nd Year Hike Leader for our Stake Young Women's Camp. Andrea is a 2nd Year Young Woman.

Thus, a conflict of interest. At least while we are in the planning stages. Up at camp it will be wonderful to be together.

Although girls camp is not secret and the hike is not a surprise, I don't want my 2nd year hikers to know about the things that will happen on the hike. Last night I met with my other adult leaders on the 2nd year hike. Because I didn't want Andrea to hear about our plans and therefore spoil her hike, I asked her to occupy herself.

And here is the result.

Isn't it great that she is old enough to entertain herself??

Down Time at the Swim Meet

Still playing with my self-timer. Isn't he a cutie??

Attention Book Lovers!

I love to read. Oftentimes I don't have enough time to read, but the love of books still exists in me. I love it even more when one of my friends reads a book that I just read. Isn't that the best? I love discussing a book almost as much as reading it.

One bonus of being a teacher is discussing books over lunch in the teacher lounge! I had no idea that discussing books (and yes, we discuss t.v. shows too!) would be so great. I have read many books on the recommendations of my colleagues.

As a wife, mother, and teacher what I always want is more time to read. I have ultimately come to the conclusion that I won't be able to read all the books I want to read. At least not this summer.

However, a wonderful blog is helping me out. I'll be the first to admit that it might actually add more books to my 'want to read' list, but it is entertaining to read. You might want to check it out. I think you'll enjoy it :)

Visit A Pocketful-of-Prose HERE!!

Self-Timer

Riley swimming the breaststroke

Taking pictures of swimmers swimming is rather difficult. So, I finally tried the self-timer on my camera. I set it to take 10 pictures as quickly as possible.

Obviously I still need some practice. I hope the swim season lasts long enough. lol.

Andrea swimming the butterfly

I don't see photography awards in my future. However, I do see a great high school swimming career in their future!

seasters

I snapped this little pic a few weeks ago at Crystal Cove State Park.

There is nothing better than the sun, the sea, and your sisters. Oh how I love these girls (grils as Kevin used to call them.)

Speaking of Kevin...

He comes home in 53 days!!!!

Then I'll post some brother pictures:)