May 2006

These pictures were taken in May of 2006. We had a fun, but busy week and shared it with lots of extended family. Jillian and Levi turned 18 and 16 and Jillian graduated Springville High School. It was a great week. We were able to have a graduation party at Dena and Eric's with lots of family and friends. Dena and Andrea surprised Jillian with a great cake. We had barbeque pork sandwiches and lots of salads. The teenagers played football in the backyard. The Cottonwood trees were in full bloom with cotton flying everywhere. Eric's brother Matt set up an inflatable movie screen for Jillian's friends. The little kids played on the trampoline and enjoyed each others company. It was a great party. Somehow that week the stomach flu was passed around. Some of the family almost didn't make it to graduation. Jillian was one of them. The flu also effected a trip to Temple Square. Poor Debi lost it on the way and we had to stop and borrow clothes at Dena's. It all turned out well. We were able to see Testaments together and walk around temple Square. The kids loved the reflection pond. Cristina and Kendra were due with babies that summer. Kendra was due a month after Cristina, but unfortunately, Kendra's bout with the stomach flu brought Santos 6 weeks early. He was born 2 days after Jillian and Levi's birthdays. It was a trying time for all, especially Kendra and Isa, but neo-natal took excellent care of him and he came home around the time he should have been born. There were lots of prayers said that summer. And we were all thankful for the men in the family that held the priesthood and the blessings that were given. Heavenly Father has blessed us with so much and I am thankful for it. We have a great family that tries to live the gospel and loves their Savior. Life is good.