What is in my tree??????

I kept looking out in the tree in the front yard thinking why are all my cats in that tree.  They kept moving and looked rather large for my cats.  Matt came home and said do you know you have 3 raccoons in your tree.  They stayed there all day.  The next morning they were gone.

Dave's birthday

Dave's birthday the big 46.......  That's getting pretty old.  He looks thrilled with his day.  We had his traditional taco dinner with the kidney beans just like his mom used to do with the german chocolate cake.

We love you Dave your the best husband, dad, and dad-in-law ever.  We hope you have a great year!!!

Brenan's mission

On September 16 the doorbell rang at 10:30.  I went to the door and there was our mail lady with a big envelope in her hand.  She said she wanted to hand deliver it.  It was Brenan's mission call.  He had only sent his papers in a week and a half earlier.  Matt's took 3 weeks from when he sent them in so we weren't expecting them this soon.  I hollered down the stairs and told Brenan his call was here.  He had said he wanted to wait and open it with his friends there.  We started planning a little party for later that night.  His call setting there on the table about drove me crazy.  Most of his friends were there by 6:00.  We had to wait for everyone to arrive.  We finally got to the big moment.

All of Brenan's friends came out to watch him open his mission call. 

Still waiting

And waiting

Brenan looking a little nervous with his scruffy face.  He's holding onto those whiskers as long as he can.

Still waiting

The time has arrived his friend John sitting beside him giving him support.

Getting everything out of the envelope

He silently read to himself while we all waited he just had that cute little grin but didn't say anything.

Finally it was here.  DRUM ROLL PLEASE....You have been called to the Knoxville Tennessee mission, you will report to the MTC on December 15th and will learn the spanish language.  There it was "THE CALL"  I was excited about everything except the date.  I kept saying I didn't care where he went as long as it was past Salt Lake and if he didn't leave before Christmas.  They evidently didn't care what I thought.

We had him read the entire letter.  It will be a really neat mission I think.  He is excited.  Sundee's Jenson ( my cousin) son is serving in the same mission.  I think he will come home the same time Brenan gets to Tennessee because he will be in the MTC for awhile learning spanish.

Porcupine Quills

Tosh found a porcupine.  I don't understand why dogs like to fight with those things.  They always end up losing.  We tried to pull them out ourselves but eventually ended up hauling her into the vet.  She has a bigger doctor bill than all of us.

First Day of School

 Kadens first day of school.  I'm down to one kid left going to school.  I can't believe it but they grow up really fast.  Kaden is a junior this year.  Pretty cute kid if I do say so myself.

Camping with our friends

We went camping with the Burtenshaws and the Jeppesens.  We always have such a great time.  We went to Kilgore and it was beautiful weather. 

 Holly and I enjoying a little relaxation

 Dave and Dave having a snack, or dinner, or dessert or all three

 The boys eating.  We do a lot of eating when we are camping

 Brenan taking a snooze

 Tyrel having a little chip and dip

 Dave doing breakfast while the Jeppesens look on giving him advice (Kent, Brook, and Jace)

 Dave looking handicapped as usual.  He is so photogenic

 The guys figuring out all the world problems

We have great friends and really enjoy our camping trips with them.

The Big Day.....Matt and Kandice Robison

What a beautiful day.  Matt and Kandice Stoneburg are getting married today.  The weather is absolutely gorgeous although plenty warm.  They share this day with my dad since it is his 60th birthday today.  Here we all are waiting outside the temple.

 Michelle Lerner, Lisa Robison, Shae Robison holding Allette and Taylor Robison

 Todd, LeAnn, Grandma Gwen, Sha'Nell and Grandpa Steve

 The father of the groom looking handsome as usual

 Brylee Robison and Konner Stoneberg

 Brenan, Lyndon, Dave & Kaden

 Corey Clement talking to Jordyn & Taylor

 The couple exiting the temple

 Here they are Mr. & Mrs. Matt Robison

 Their second or third kiss as husband and wife!

What a cute couple

 Matt trying to get a little shade

 Matt with his mission President and wife, President and Sister Cannon.  It was such a neat thing.  When Kandice took out her endowments President and Sister Cannon were doing the session.

 Marcy's baby Reese and Shae and Chad's baby Allette being held by Linda

 Oh it is so hot

 Michelle

 LeeRaye and Shawn

 Dave, Lisa, Rick and Doug

 Blake pulling faces

 Brock hitting himself in the head??  I don't know

 He looks a little develish with that goatee

 Lyndon

 Kaden teasing Lyndon I am sure

 Brenan

 Todd

 Me thinking man I am sweating to death

 Kendall posing for Mr. GQ

 Everyone looking at the bride and groom

 Todd and Dave probably discussing potatoes

 Matt thinking if I have to take one more picture I will scream

 Rachel and Kendall thinking I am so glad that were not getting married again

 Grandma snapping pictures

 Matt thinking man it is hot can't we just fast forward to the honeymoon

 The siblings

 We all think something is pretty funny

 Kandice's family

 Michelle and Ron

 The little boys watching the wedding video

 Pictures with grandma

 Dad and LeAnn holding Reese

 At least we had a good time

 Just chillin

 Jade looking cute as ever

 Trey and Brevin

 Future decorators or trying to steal the flowers I don't know

 Grandpa and Grandma Stoneberg

 Ron giving advice

 He looks like he is sniffing Matt and not thinking it smells to good

 Jordan, Jake and Kaden

 I look scared of something nice face

 Sterling and Uncle Dave

 OOOHHH Look at Kandice's thumb

 Sha'Nell and Blake zoned out

 Brylee and Taylor

 Hope they don't drop her.

 LeeRaye and her kids

 Just the siblings

 The Robison family

 The grandkids

 Cute picture thanks Wes for this one

 The cars wrapped together

 They were so proud of the wrap job they had done

 Marcy and Kent

 Playing angry birds I am sure

 proud friends

Allie, Kandice and Shelli Scott

Getting ready for the reception It was very pretty.  We are excited to have Kandice in our family.  The make such a cute couple and they are happy so that is good.