Catching Up

Wow!  It's been a long time!  Julie made me feel bad about not posting in forever, so here is my attempt at catching up.  However, things go from Current to Christmas.
Rex graduated, which makes me so sad.  He also was named Player of the Year for Football and Valedictorian.  He got accepted to BYU and leaves this Wednesday.  Rex has also been called to the Washington, Kennewick Mission and he reports to the MTC on August 29th. 
Riann was Prom Dutchess, she is so beautiful and sweet.  She finished dancing which made her very sad, but she made hard decisions and opted for a better environment than what was offered.  We couldn't be prouder of her.  Such a sweet girl.
Kale finished her second year at EA.  She had a fun year but is just about ready to get out of the Thatcher scene and head onto something else.  She will return this fall, but this will be her last year.  She and Riann plan on moving to Salt Lake and going to school up there next year.
Mandy continues at BYU-Idaho.  She is nearing completion.  She will graduate in about 1 1/2 years with her Elementary Education degree with Special Education, Reading and Early Childhood endorsements.  She will be VERY qualified for teaching.  She hopes to teach Pre-School.  She has a special connection with really small children.
Raddon is almost as tall as I am and his voice is beginning to deepen.  He will be in 8th grade this year and plans on playing football again.
Steve and I are enjoying more time together.  He misses his calling as bishop, but I think he is enjoying more freedom to work with his horses again.  And I just love the free time I have in the summer!!
Leon went home the day after graduation.  We learned a lot from him and wish him great success.