S.U.R.P.R.I.S.E

May 27th was Kaden's 16 birthday.  I have given each of my kids a surprise party on their 16th birthday so Kaden was pretty much expecting one.  His birthday came and went with no party.  I asked him what he was going to do on his birthday he said, "oh probably go to a surprise party".  I said really who's.  He didn't think that was funny but no surprise party on his birthday.  We actually had it two days later.  I put Hailey, his cousin, and Richard Broulim, his friend in charge of getting people here.  Of course we picked the day that it rained from sun up to sun down.  We were supposed to have a bon fire and play volleyball and roast hot dogs and s'mores.  Well that didn't work out so well but anyway back to the surprise.  I told Kaden that we were going to take him to dinner for his birthday.  I told him we had to wait until Saturday so that everyone could go.  He said we had to hurry because he had a date.  I told him we were all riding together and then coming back for cake and ice cream then he could leave on his date.  He picked Winger's his favorite restaurant.  So we all met there and had dinner.  Meanwhile the kids were assembling at my house.  We got back to the house and Kaden went in and sat at the table.  All the kids were waiting in my living room.  I said uh Kaden go get my stuff out of my room.  I had a brain freeze I couldn't even think of what "stuff" to tell him to get.  He said no its my birthday with a big grin.  I thought he knew at that point but he was really just saying no he wasn't doing anything because it was his birthday.  Finally the kids all came running out and scared him to death.  I GOT HIM.  He had no clue.  I love it.  I surprised all 4 of my kids none of them had a clue.  We tried to light the fire outside but all the wood was wet.  We used diesel, and gas but as soon as it burned off the fire would go out besides it was freezing.  So all the kids just piled in the house and did whatever kids do.
Here they are waiting for our return.

Right after the big SURPRISE

Kaden blowing out the candles on his cake

Of course since there was nothing else to do.  Dave pulled out the karaoke machine.  He loves to karaoke.  These boys were singing up a storm.

Kaden we love you and are proud of you.  You are a great son to have.  We are so happy you are in our family.  We hope you have a great year.  Love ya

Kaden's birthday

Kaden's 16th birthday where has the time gone.  My baby is 16 and happy about it.  I am happy because he is legal to drive at night.

It's official

Well it is official Brenan had graduated high school.  He has been saying for the last few weeks I don't have to check in because I have graduated from high school.  I kept saying I haven't been to your graduation yet and before you think he gets away with that, no he still has to check in and let me know where he is going.    Here we are waiting for graduation to begin.  I'm visiting with the other school board members.Heres Brenan walking inSha'Nell and Brinley waiting for graduation to begin.  Brinley is cheesing it.                                            He looks pretty dang excited.  Changing the tassle he is now a graduate.Throwing his cap in the air.                                                                               Brenan and JakeBrenan, Jake and Grandma RobisonThe whole crew.  Jakes and Brenan's families                                                                                      Our family together again                                                                  Brothers and sister                                                                                        Proud parentsAt dinner at Famous Dave's Barbecue after graduation

Brenan we want you to know how proud we are of you.  I am sad to think you are almost gone from home.  We'll keep you around as long as possible.  I've only got Kaden left and then we are totally empty nesters.  I never thought I would be saying that.  Time flies

Seminary Graduation

Sunday was Brenan's seminary graduation.  We are so proud of you Brenan you have always been a great kid who definitely has a spiritual side.  Here are the kids from Roberts that graduated.  Jake Robison, Brenan, Andy Furrows, Abby Polatis, Blake Green.

Heres Jake and Brenan cousins and buddiesBrenan and Abby friends forever 

Brenan and Bishop Anhder 

The family Kandice, Matt, Kaden, Brenan, me, Dave, Kendall and Rachel 

Melanee & BrenanThe Roberts 1st ward guys. Jake, Brenan and Andy

I am a little sad over all the graduation stuff.  I'm afraid things are definitely changing. 

Brenan fishing

Brenan and Ryan Marler fishing.  They caught some big ones at grandpa's

Brenan and his friends fishing.  They caught these baby ducks and gave them to Alan and Tammy Taylor for their pond.  Brenan loves fishing.