News about Stephen's ankle...

Saw Dr. Brookenthal a pediatric orthopedic surgeon today who is suppose to be the best who said Stephen needs surgery to put two clamps or pins in his ankle to pull the growth plate and bones back together. Broke right through the growth plant into the joint. He wanted to do surgery tonight but Stephen's foot was too swollen. It's about two times it's regular size. He said if he did surgery right now, the skin is too soft and that when he sews him back up, the skin could disintegrate and cause infection. The doctor is leaving for vacation Thursday and back on Tues. He is referring us to his partner to do the surgery. Stephen will have surgery when the swelling goes down, probably Thursday or Friday. They want to get in there as soon as possible as not to disturb the healing that is taking place in the growth plate now.
We cancelled our camp-out tomorrow night...

Well... Stephen broke his lower leg bones tonight!

Just came home from emergency. (Thanks Chandelyn for the picture!) Collision on bike! He was riding in the front yard and a friend got his pant leg stuck in the chain and accidentally collided into him as they were both going full speed.

Found out it broke into his growth plate of both bones in his lower leg. Very dangerous as it could affect the growth of his leg that was broken. One leg could come out shorter than the other in years to come. Seeing an pediatric orthopedic surgeon hopefully Monday.

Our new found fun! BMX bikes!

Paul, Mark & Blake trying out their new wheels!

My neice Julianna is getting married!

Congratulations Julianna & Clark! You two are perfect for each other! You guys are adorable together! Thanks for making me your wedding photographer! I'm excited! A little scared, but excited! Love you guys! Can't wait for July 7th! I'm looking forward to throwing you your bridal shower!

End of the year Baseball Picnic! Very Fun!!!

This was a fun end of the year picnic! I won 2nd prize in the "chili cook-off". Won $50.00. Yeah. Blake won the watermelon eating contest! Stephen loved the velcro jumpie. It was a full day of fun! Everything was free. Even had great prizes!! Bruce did all the food! He is with Brennen making sign language which he says it means "baseball is great!" Look at Mark in the Pirates photo. He won those glasses as a prize! I love boys!

Carpenteria Beach Camping with the my cousin and her family!

Melissa I love you! How fun it was camping with you and your beautiful family! Steve, you're an amazing dutch oven cooker! Lauren and Rachel, I enjoyed making our fortress sand castle together. Ethan, it was fun to see you skim board so perfectly your very first time. Matthew, Mark really enjoyed playing with you! Melissa... I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE PREGNANT!!!! We have to do that again! Love Linda

Funny! Our life is 50% baseball and I have no baseball pictures. So here's a few.

Brennen is trying out for High School ball, Stephen hit a grand Slam and we won the game by 4 points. Paul and Mark play on the same team the "Pirates" and are still in play-offs, winning up a storm. Tonight we are playing the #1 team. Paul made the 10 year old All Star team that will go to Cooperstown, and Mark made the 9 year old All Star team. Blake was the youngest player on his team this year and was recognized as one of the better hitters of kids 7, 8 and 9 yrs. old. I didn't have him try out for All-Stars. Too busy.

The boys are making up their mind if they will play All-Star baseball or football. They have to make of their minds quick.

Currently the boys are into BMX Bike racing. Just started 1 week ago and want to be professional BMX riders. (I hope not! Very expensive sport) The boys just got new bikes. That's why I work. To give them things they might not be able to experience otherwise.

Brennen's Graduation from 8th Grade!

Rock Band at Knott's. Kids did great! Mark Cub Scouts/Stephen helping with friend's Eagle Project.

Your opinion needed on this question....

I am talking on father's day. Please tell me what you think makes a good father...

THANKS!

Linda's Birthday Party!!!

Thank you Bensons for coming over with dinner to celebrate my birthday! Thank you Mom, Dad & Susie! What a fun day! Nice SUPRISE! HAPPY TO BE HERE ANOTHER YEAR!

Kevin and I talk in church on Sunday! Father's Day!

The above picture was taken 6 months ago. I can't believe how much the kids are growing and changing! It's too fast!

ANYONE ELSE HAVE DAYS LIKE THIS?

1. Drop off the kids for school.
2. Go to work (drop by disk of cub pictures to scout leaders)
3. Pick up kids (early day for Elementary)
4. Drop off for play date go home to get swim trunks.
5. Pick up from middle school.
6. Drop off Stephen for Game.
7. Pick up from play date.
8. Go to store.
9. Help Mark make snack to pass off Cub requirement.
10. Drop off kids a batting practice for 1 hr.
11. Pick up kids from batting practice, then take to team party immediately following.
12. Call Cub leaders and say we might not make it.
13. Try to finish early at team party to bring snack to cubs.
14. Go to son's band concert at middle school.
15. Oh... and that unreliable tooth fairy didn't show up again last night.

I think it's a Domino's night!

Happy Birthday Brennen! 14 years old! Wow!

Time sure does fly by. He is officially "Stake Dance" age! Oh noooo!

He now has a cell phone, double "Oh noooo!"

Where did Brennen want to go to dinner...? Where else but In-In-Out! They had a great time!

Life really is great! This is the best time of my life!

Just look at those faces. I have great kids!