Happy Birthday Brian!!

Brian turned 16 today! He didn't want a party or anything so we tried to make it a good day for him. ( We might do something next week for him, we'll see)He's almost done with his road drives, he did his freeway drive today, they made him drive all the way to park city. He should have his license by Wed. or Thur. He's such a sweet boy. He can always make us smile! We Love You Brian!!

Bradley

So Bradley started on his mission papers today(gasp) I can't believe it!! We only have 6 months left before he goes. This past 6 months has gone by sooooo fast, I feel like I'm running out of time to do all of the things I want to do with him before he goes. I am so proud of him and the choices he's made, He's such a great example to all of us. I just wish I could slow time down. ~ Jodi~

Elk Ridge

We went camping at Elk Ridge over the 4th of July weekend, Brad & Bradley got elk tags for the hunt this year so we went scouting for elk. They saw a few big ones. Brad also spooked up a bear as he was riding the 4 wheeler, he chased it down the road until it jumped off the side of the hill and ran away. Lots of deer, doe with there little fawns and great big bucks. We always have alot of fun camping as a family and with the Coles.

We got eggs

the big egg is a normal sized egg

We found our first 2 eggs on Saturday. We are so excited! They are tiny, little brown eggs, but they'll get bigger each time they lay. when they all start laying then we should get about 10 a day. We'll have to share because we can't eat that much.

Bradley

On Thur. June 4th Bradley graduated from high school, and on Sunday June 7th he was ordained an Elder by his Dad at church. We are so proud of him and the choices he's made. He had a lot of support and friends come for these special occasions. We had a BBQ and movie night with all of our family and friends, We want to thank all of you for your love and support. WE LOVE YOU BRADLEY!!

David Sullivan

The Leeds boys in Mesquite, on one of their trips to California





Brad got his first deer with David (1984)





David in Brad's car on one of their trips to California

One of our friends from Leeds past away last week so we went to St. George for his funeral on Friday. So wierd that someone our age could die from congestive heart failure. David was a great guy he always knew how to make you laugh, he had his own out look on life. He was always living on the edge. We will miss you David, You were loved by many!!

Brian's Crash

Brian had a bad crash on his bicycle at the skate park last week. He was doing a really big jump and he came down to far forward on his handle bars and landed on his shoulder/neck. Brandon called me from someones cell phone in a panic and told me to hurry and get here, "Brian's Hurt, he can't remember anything!" So Brad and I hurried up there and he was a mess!! We brought him home and he couldn't remember anything, not going to school that day,the day of the week or the date, not going camping and hunting a few days earlier. It was really scary, Lane and Melanie came over and Brad and Lane gave Brian a Priesthood blessing. We waited for about 3 1/2 hours and he still couldn't remember anything, He was very upset and keep saying things like "I'm so confused, I feel like I'm in a dream. He was pretty scared. So we took him to the ER and had a CT scan done. They said that he had a moderate concussion with amnesia, a couple of broken ribs and lots of scratches. They prescribed his some pain med. and gave him a Doc. note for school and gym. Brian is feeling alot better, he remembers everything except for the crash. His ribs are still very sore and he walks a little crooked because it hurts to stand up straight. We are very grateful he is ok!! It could have been alot worse. Hopefully he learned a lesson and will wear a helmet from now on. I have seen kids from the neighborhood who saw him crash wearing helmets I think they all learned a lesson, We have had lots of concerned parents calling and checking up on him.

Happy Mothers Day!

I hope you all had a nice Mothers Day! I also want to tell my family that I love them and am greatful to be the Mom of my wonderful family!