Monday, June 22, 2009

Father's Day

Posted by PicasaWe had such a fun time on Father's Day. Ron was given a candy lei by one of the ward members and Andy & Emily's eyes just lit up when they saw it. Of course they wanted to run over and sit on Grandpa's lap. They wanted to wear it but most of all they wanted to help Grandpa eat it!! Ben & Merrilee were here with us (it's been so great having them here for the summer) and Denver & Lorelle and the family joined us for dinner. We love having them only about 15 minutes away. Emily had the wonderful idea that we should watch the video Amy made of Luke dancing - we watched all the videos on the disc - The Christmas video when Austin, Brooke and Luke & Andy were little, Marks birth, Luke dancing and the 30th Anniversary video. It was so much fun - everyone was laughing and enjoying seeing all those great pictures of when the kids were so little. It was a great bonding experience. A perfect way to end a wonderful day. So please keep all those pictures coming so we can have more fun videos to laugh over as the years go by. By the end of this year, we will have 3 more sweet grandchildren to love. We can't wait!

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Austin's Birthday

Posted by PicasaSunday was Austin's 12th Birthday. Ron & I, Ben & Merrilee & Dave & Kendra and family were all there for Sacrament Meeting to hear Lorelle and Denver speak (farewell talks before moving to Rancho Cucamonga.) They gave excellent talks by the way. I know their ward is really going to miss them. During Priesthood we were all invited into the Bishop's office where Denver ordained Austin to the Aaronic Priesthood. There were a lot of people there - Brooke said she counted 39 boys and 9 girls - (that includes the adults). It was a wonderful experience to be there and share that special time with Austin.

Ishii Family Adult Reunion

Posted by PicasaIt was so great getting together with all our family. Everyone loved hearing Seth sing in his award winning Jazz vocal group Singcopation. It was so much fun just being together. Everyone stayed up late talking, playing games and just having fun. Ron & I love our family!!!