Zack!!

So our youngest Zack, is now 9. We celebrated his birthday last weekend, (it was officially on the 12th.) He is having a party tomorrow after school with some friends, and we are going to the ASU game on Saturday the 19th, all in his honor. He always says some of the funniest things. I had to share his latest with you all. He is an early riser, and always joins Mom and Dad around 5:30 am in our bed. I asked him the other morning, "Zack, why don't you sleep more?" Zack: "Sleeping is a waste of time." Mom: "What would you rather be doing, instead of sleeping?" Zack: "Playing football!" Duh Mom - I should've known. Love that kid!!!!!!

Here are some of Zack's favorite photos: This was one of his greatest achievements in Shepherd Sports History. Stitches received, after a flag football tackle!!!

Sparklers on the 4th of July
A New Football - What else would he ask for for his birthday?
And an ASU hat - What else?
Playing on Ashley's ipod. No one gets to hold it, not anyone!!!!!

Our August (a little late!)

I'm feeling guilty that the month of August flew by and I did not post a single thing all month! Sorry to those of you who are curious about the goings on at the Shepherd home. We had a great trip to Utah for our 2nd annual LDSBA Convention. It was for our Creative Wrapping Paper Co. We had a great time staying with my sister and her family. School started and life is a little back to normal. Meagan turned sweet 16 on the 24th, and got her license on the 25th. Ashley is a Senior this year and is swimming for the Mesa High Swim Team. Meagan is a Junior, and keeping very busy with Student Council. Emily is a Freshman this year, at Taylor Jr. High and has lots of fun with all her friends. Max is in 5th Grade and Zack is in 3rd Grade at Franklin East Elementary. They both are playing flag football and basketball this fall. Julie is back working part time at Crossroads school. She is an aide in the Special Ed Class. Life is crazy-busy, but we wouldn't change a thing!

Meagan and Ashley Clayton in front of David Archuleta's house!

The Girls took a trip to Temple Square
Crazy Cousins
At the Convention

Happy Birthday Meagan

Meagan had to be to school at 6:30 am, so we didn't get a 1st Day of School picture of her!