Happy Birthday Cora

Happy 11th Birthday Cora.( I know I'm late!)  We are so happy that you were sent to our family.  You always make us laugh and are such a peacemaker in our home.  We love you.

                  Preston High School Graduation

This was an awesome (but very hot) night.  It wasn't nearly as emotional as I thought it would be.  I didn't   even need my kleenex. We are so proud of you Josh. 

                            Dorothy Greenwell Harper

One year ago today we lost you.  We are thankful for the things that you taught us and the love that you gave us.  We feel you with us whenever the kids have a concert or performance.  That was such a big part of your life and we loved that you supported us all in everything that we did.  The kids miss the cookies and treats that you always had for them when they came to visit.  They miss their Halloween sacks and how you had us open presents from the youngest to the oldest at Christmas time.  The "Kids Store" at the reunion just isn't the same without you.  You were such an important part of our lives.  We know that you are always watching over us.  We love you and miss you.

Happy Birthday Cassidy.

It is so hard to believe that you will be 12 years old this week.  The time has gone by so quickly.  We are so proud of the beautiful young woman that you have become, both inside and out.  We love your sense of humor and your beautiful smile.  We are so happy that you were sent to our home.  We love you.  Have a happy birthday! 

This blog is getting to be an "All about Josh" blog.  Not that I love Josh any more than my 3 other beautiful children, it's just that Josh is graduating this year and just happens to have a lot of activities that he is involved in.  We were so proud to be at the Bennett Cup Competition and to watch Josh win first place for male vocal.  The Bennett Cup is a scholarship competition for the arts.  We are also so proud that he took first place in the region for his solo and that he has the opportunity to go to the state competition in Boise on May 2nd.  Tomorrow he will be going to California for the week to sing with the Preston High School Jazz Choir.  His musical ability has given him a lot of opportunities that he would not have otherwise.  

What a beautiful spring day.  It is so good to have the sun shining and the birds singing.  I thought spring would never come, but here it is.  Spring has to be my favorite season.  It is just amazing how the world comes alive again after a long winters nap.  Somehow it makes me feel alive again too.

Joshua in "Oliver"

Josh had the opportunity to play Mr. Bumbles in the High School Musical "Oliver".  He did an amazing job!  We are so proud of the hard work that he put in, it sure payed off.  He knew his lines and solo parts perfectly, and did a great job playing a mean guy.  We are so proud of you Josh!