Tomatoes, Camp and Family

This morning Kevin went out to water his tomato plants, only to find most of the tomatoes missing.  Apparently Janie and all the little boy cousins picked them, fed them to the dog, and used them as baseballs last night :)  We even took precautions this time and put all the sports equipment in the garage BEFORE the cousins arrived (that's the stuff the cousins usually like to feed to the dog and throw over the fence)...next time we'll have to put away the tomato plants too.

We sent 2 of the children to camp this morning...

Estabon went to scout camp in his scout shirt and his pajama pants.

Kloe May went to the Hale Center Theater camp.

Did you know?  Kloe May is not a fan of playing the violin but mom doesn't care and won't let her quit.  Kloe is a fan of singing and performing so we bribed her, I mean we compromised.  She had to practice the violin for months without complaining in exchange for going to the Hale camp.  Win win! 

I love this picture!  It was taken the day of Baby Kevin's graveside service.  All 7 of my brothers and sisters together with my parents.  They will never know how much it meant to me that they all were here to support me.

(from left to right) 

Megan--the youngest who lives in Boston

Kimmy--#6 lives just a few minutes from me with her husband Scott, they have 3 boys, 1 girl and another girl on the way

Natalie--#3 lives in Seattle with her husband Danial and 4 girls and 1 boy

Mom and Dad (Jan and Tom)--the proud parents who also live just a few minutes away

Me--the #1 child :)

Tricia--#2 lives near Fort Worth Texas with her husband Dale and their 4 girls and 2 boys

Rick--#4 lives here in the Salt Lake area with his wife Mindy and their 4 boys

Rob--#5 lives in Mesa with his wife Steph and their 4 girls

I have a wonderful family and although we were close before, our Baby Kevin has brought us even closer and I'm grateful for all their support throughout my pregnancy and after his birth.  They still check in on me and I'm so blessed to be their sister.