Better Late Than Never

Here's the latest photos from our summer of fun:

The kids on the 4th of July

Our trip up North with the Raine family. Here are the kids at the Snowflake Temple

Julie attempted Stephanie's Salsa - Yummy!

Meagan and friends at Newport Beach, CA (Alexis, Meagan, Allison, and Brenda)

Julie and Meagan on the Pier

The Greek Theater in Hollywood where we went to the Ingrid Michaelson Concert

Here she is - she was amazing in concert! Can't wait till she comes to Phoenix!

The girls in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater

Celebrating Emily's 15th Birthday at CPK.

Emily's new ride - her beach cruiser

Julie learned to bottle pinto beans - Thanks Jamie~

2 of Julie's latest victims, soon to be spray painted. Stop by my front porch to see the final product.

Emily's 15th Birthday present. Maybe next year she can upgrade to a car!

We took the boys ice skating, Julie didn't fall once. I was pretty proud of myself.

Zack and Steve showing off their skills.

It was Max's first time ice skating. He picked it up just fine.

Happy 17th Meagan

Ashley's 1st Day as a College Student

1st Day Meagan's Senior Year

1st Day of School Zack -4th Grade, Emily - Sophomore,

Max - 6th Grade

That's all for now.

Thanks for stopping by.

May Festivities at the Shepherd Home

Here are some of the happenings in May at the Shepherd home. The kids all finished up the school year strong. We have our first official Shepherd graduate - Ashley. I can't believe it. We are excited for her and her future. She plans on staying here and going to MCC. She wants to go into their Nursing program. Girls camp is over and Julie is relieved/sad to see it end. I have been the Stake Camp Director for the last 3 years. It has been a blast. I have had the best Assistants and Stake Staff to help me along the way. Thanks to all of you for your help and support. It was a 3 year calling, so my run is over. It was fun, and I hope to continue going to Girl's Camp.

We accompanied Ashley and 5 of her girlfriends to Oceanside, CA for their Senior trip. A week on the beach was a welcome break after a week at Girl's Camp. The boys are doing sports camps all summer. Meagan is doing swim team at Taylor, and all 3 girls are looking for jobs. Time flies when you are having fun. School will be here before we know it. Thanks for checking in on us. Here are a few photos:

Seminary Graduation; Sarah, Morgan, and Ashley
Ashley's graduation gift from Mom and Dad
Ashley and her cousin Alex Shepherd - Gilbert High Graduate

The boys and some of their cousins - Doing the Grandpa Z pose.

Ashley and her cake at her graduation party. It was totally yummy - thanks Katie!!
Memorial Day at the Zimmerman's
Steve and Julie at the beach.
Steve on the pier at Huntington Beach after a little shopping.

Emily and friends Mallory and Sarah on the 4th year hike at Girl's Camp.

Ashley and friends Graduation Night 2010
The whole family
The Shepherd Kids - Can't believe we have a graduate!!!
Emily and friends Aubrey, Shelby, Jake, and Courtney after the Taylor Jr. High Awards Assembly. Emily received the American Legion Award, along with a $50 check. She also received the Scholarship Award for 3 years' worth of straight A's. Way to go Em!!

Ashley's Senior Prom

Here are some fun pictures of Ashley's Senior Prom. Her date was Brody Skinner. She said she had lots of fun. I went to my Senior Prom with Steve! I can't believe she is graduating this year. Where did the time go?

These are all the Seniors from our ward - Harmony Park.

The Latest from the Shepherds

What Do You Do On Sundays?

Well lately, the Shepherd family has been trying to do things on a Sunday afternoon, that we haven't done in a while. One Sunday we put together every puzzle we could fit on our table. They were all ones the kids used to do when they were little. It was fun.

We also purchased some Play-Do. It was a blast, and much more fun now that the kids aren't mixing colors and getting it everywhere. Khodie and McKay happened to be over that Sunday. I think they thought we were a little strange, but in the end, I think they had a blast.

Here are some of our creations: Ashley's paisley, flower, and chandelier.
Zack's Penguin
McKay's pond scene
Emily's aquarium
Zack's cottage
Steve's creature
Khodie's sunshine and rain
Meagan's devotion to Mesa High
Our first harvest ever from our lemon tree. We had some yummy lemonade and froze the rest of the juice for later.

We said goodbye to my beautiful Grandma Dena Mary Zimmerman. This is my dad Rex, and his two brothers Ron and Don.
Our friend Jake Hatch got his mission call to Chihuahua Mexico.

Steve baptized his Mom Dixie on January 16, 2010. It was a great day!
That's all for now. Thanks for keeping up with us. More fun to come I'm sure of it!!