AJ prepares for kindergarten

AJ doesn't realize that's what he'll be wearing to school next year. He won't have to wear the full uniform every day, and they can wear shorts at the beginning and end of the year. He is sounding out words and understands the one and two-vowel rule. We struggle with reading, but he is very interested with reading any sign that he sees in public. Alan and I are very excited about AJ attending Challenger. The school sets the bar high, so that the students always have something to strive for, and the students will actually celebrate holidays like Halloween and Christmas.

Straw-sucking good

The kids love shakes, and I found a new recipe for a healthy chocolate smoothie. I think they liked it!

AJ and the Fireballs

AJ loves soccer, and we've enjoyed cheering him on. He's got an incredibly powerful kick and he is a good sport.

One year ago

This is a picture I took last year at this time. The girls have much more hair now.

car crash

Everyone said the winters here are mild, except for this year. And we had fun playing in the snow. But they city was not prepared for cleaning the roads, so I tried for many days not to drive. But when I did, a 16-year-old boy slid across the road and hit me head on. Thankfully, the kids were not in the car. A friend pulled out a huge screwdriver that had lodged itself into the grill of the car.

Easter 2008

We went to a crazy Easter egg hunt at the zoo, decorated eggs at home and ate a lot of chocolate. The grandkids want to thank Grandpa and Grandma Trites for the sugar rush!

new investment

We have teamed up with Dave Ramsey to buy and hold this next home. The backyard faces a runoff from the Boise River and is located in a golf course community. Believe it or not, this house does need some work. Look at that crappy grass!