March 29, 2009

Good Times!


Thanks to every one  for your kind words and deeds done to our family after the loss of our friend and family dog Sparkey.  We were given some yummy "Sympathy Salsa" and the always famous "Condolence Cookies."  Thanks guys, you know who you are.  We made it through one week without him in our home.  It has been pretty empty, but we are adjusting.  
Here are some photos of some of the fun times happening around here lately.  We had a mother/daughter Enrichment at church.  Here is a picture of Ash and Megs watching the jump rope.  They didn't participate, but had fun watching everyone!

Sweet Amberly on our trip to Heber.
Steve and the kids attempting to fish in Black Canyon Lake.  
You can definitely see the results of the fire a few years back.
Emily and Jamie cheesing it up for the camera.
Max truly believed he could just catch a fish this way!! Silly boy!
Zack enjoying the rope swing.  
Zack, Max and Shaylee tried 3 man swing.  They made it a few times.  I caught this great shot of Zack's face.  Love it!
Zimmerman Family outing at the Gilbert Observatory at Riparian Park.  It was neat, we saw Saturn and it's rings close up.  A must see!  The kids all said it looked like a cartoon.  

March 21, 2009

Goodbye Sparkey. . . We Will Miss You Buddy!!!


Sad news from the Shepherd Home.  Sparkey our beloved Jack Russell Terrier, was tragically hit and killed by a car tonight.  It was even more tragic, because Steve, Max, and Zack were all witnesses to the accident.  They were out shooting baskets, when he escaped through the side gate.  It all happened so fast.  We buried him in our side yard.  Zack found some sidewalk chalk and wrote on our brick wall.  It was so sweet.  Lots of tears were shed as we buried our friend.  He truly had unconditional love for everyone.  We will miss you buddy!  R.I.P Sparks!!!


March 17, 2009

The Latest from the Shepherds

Here are a couple of photos from 2 of the events in the lives of our kids.  Zack having fun at Track and Field Day at school.  

Emily at her Spring Choir Concert - Taylor Jr. High

Fun at the Ward Family Campout.  It was on a beautiful March weekend at Roosevelt Lake.  We had a blast and can't wait until next year.