Cute Little Piggy!

Last night as I was getting ready for bed, a little someone came into my room.  I looked at Zack and he had big tears streaming down his face.  I asked what was wrong, and after some prodding, he said "I don't want to get Swine Flu".  I thought he had been asleep for the past hour and here he was in his room worrying about this stupid, media-fueled, crazy, "pandemic."  Now I don't want to be too optimistic, but PLEASE...... enough already!!! 

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Happy Easter

Wanted to wish everyone a happy Easter Weekend.  I added this funny video of Max.  It was about 4 or 5 years ago.  I peaked around the corner to see him dancing to the Napoleon Dynamite dance. He didn't know that I was video taping him.    We just came across this video, after thinking it was lost, so hope you get a few laughs out of it.

  

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.  

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!!!

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.  

Trip To Rocky Point

Here are some fun photos of our quick trip to Rocky Point, Mexico.  We went with our friends the Kemptons who were gracious enough to invite our rowdy crew.  My children are officially in love with their two adorable kids Reese and Cash.  I was looking at all of my girls pictures they took with their cameras and almost everyone had either Reese or Cash in it!  Thanks for the fun weekend Tiffany and Michael.  It was a little on the cold and windy side, but we had a blast!

Steve negotiating on the price of some shrimp
Ashley and Reese
Reese, Meagan, and Emily
Ashley and Cash
Looking for shells and other creatures in the tide pools
The Shepherd Kids at sundown
Man riding shrimp statue - Downtown Rocky Point
The boys braving the cold wind and water
Crazy Kids

The whole gang!
Steve and Julie freezing on the beach!!
Enjoying the beach!

Lunch With Friends

It has been such a great month.  I had a birthday, and I was able to get together with some friends from high school to celebrate.  Thanks Kim Post-Skinner, Aimee Clarkson-Patton, Holli Wilcock-Gardner, and Alisa Bradshaw-Leavitt, for a fun lunch.  It was nice to catch up on each other, and just relax!

The very next day, I was able to go out to lunch with some of the ladies who were in my Laurel class years ago!  We had so much fun, no one wanted to leave.  It was nice to see everyone and hear about their families and talk about old times.  We are going to do it again soon!  20 years is much too long! Pictured are: Tracy Standage-Hansen, Me, Annette Perry-Bonner, Aimee Packard-Keller, Crissie Phelps-Roberts, and Leslie Choate-Heidrick.

Happy New Year Everyone!

I admit I have been a slacker as far as blogging goes. I have my excuses, but I'm sure no one really cares! So I apologize and promise to do better. Here goes. In November Steve, Max, and Ashley all turned 1 year older! In December, Steve and Julie celebrated 18 years of wedded bliss! Where has all the time gone? We had a wonderful winter break from school and work, and are slowly recovering from all the late, late, late nights.  Here are some fun photos of what we have been up to the last few months.  Sorry there are so many!  Enjoy!Three Rolled Tacos!
Thanksgiving with the Zimmermans!
Setting up the tree!
Mom's little elves!
Thanksgiving with the Shepherds!  Yes we eat two meals!
Max's 10th Birthday
Hanging Out at the Shepherd House!
Waiting at the Midnight showing of Twilight!
More Edward fans!
I think there were some Jacob fans here too!
Meagan's friends and their Christmas gift exchange.
Max finally gets Rock Band!!!  I have to admit it is kind of fun!
Zack gets a Ukulele
Christmas morning
Christmas with their cousin Justin
Max and Zack
 

Our trip up North to play in the snow.  Ashley Clayton, Emily, Meagan and Ashley
Steve and Julie Keeping Warm
Our friend Blake Chiles got his mission call to Italy
My finished quilt top - from our Harmony Park Quilt Group.  YEAH!  I just have to put the back on and finish it.
Some of the fun ladies in the quilt group.  Vicki Sherwood, Renee Hatch, Stephanie Romney, Peggy Moffat, Patsy Harker, and Mary Ann Hogle.  We had a Clothsline Show and Tell. Everyone did an awesome job on their quilts, they were all different, but amazing!