First day of School for Logan and Makayla

Logan and Makayla love school! I'm so lucky to have two very motivated, smart, love everything about learning, kids. They had a super first day of school. Logan started Kindergarten this year. I had a much harder time with this than he did. He was so ready for kinder, just missing the deadline last year, and loves all the hands on projects and activities he gets to do in school. I on the other hand, missed him that first day and wondered how on earth he was going to survive on his own all day without me. He did fine. He is my sweetheart, and apparently, all the girls in his class and the class next door think so too. : ) His teacher says he is a good friend and loves to participate and help in class. She says that if she needs the right answer, she knows she can always call on Logan. I'm happy he is doing so well in kinder, and I am starting to enjoy the "me" time I get during the day now.

Makayla started 4th grade this year. When did I get old enough to have a fourth grader? She seems so grown up this year, and she loves everything about school. She is becoming very responsible about finishing her homework, and it's nice not to have to worry that she is doing well in school. She is a good friend and a good example to her classmates, and her teacher tells me Makayla gets everyone excited about what they are learning in class and exemplifies leadership qualities.
Savannah sure misses Logan and Makayla during the day, and was so happy to see them after their first day of school! She is my little buddy, my little helper, and my little mischief maker. She loves to follow me around the house helping with the laundry, cooking dinner, doing dishes, dusting, sweeping, and anything else that I am doing. I hope this enthusiasm for housework continues! : ) Savannah is loving all the one on one attention she is getting from mom now. She tries so hard to be big like Kayla and Logan and wants to do everything they are doing. I'm lucky that she has two great examples in her big brother and sister.

Logan Lost His First Tooth!

My little man lost his first tooth right before we came home from our looong vacation to Utah. (Don't worry, this is the last and final Utah post : ) He was soooooooooooooooo excited to discover he had a loose tooth. All he could do for a week was wiggle it until it was dangling in a most disjointed fashion. It needed to come out, but his mom is a wimp and too grossed out to pull it, so his Aunt Jeanette came to the rescue. A couple of twists and some spine tingling, goose flesh causing crunching and popping sounds and out popped his tooth. Thank you, Jeanette!

Congratulations James and Lisa!

We were so happy that we were able to plan our trip to Utah so we could be there for my brother, James, and Lisa's wedding. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on Aug. 6, 2008. It was such a beautiful ceremony! I felt the spirit so strong in the temple, and I know that they made the right decision to be married. They are perfect for each other.
I love you, James and Lisa!!!

Our family at the temple: Mike, Jalinda, Dad, Sharon, Lisa, James, Mom, Andrea & Chase

Waiting for the happy couple to come out of the temple after the ceremony.
The wedding luncheon was held at the Lion House. It tasted so yummy after traipsing around in the hot sun taking pictures of the newlyweds.
Andrea and her sweet Emmy.

Welcome to the wedding reception! Five of the cutest little present takers you ever saw. : )



Warnick cousins: Brynnley, Savannah, Makayla, Emmy, Brooklyn & Logan

Andrea, Jeanette, Jalinda, Brandon, James & Mike

Grandma and Grandpa West. James and Dad

I love this picture. My grandpa is so sweet with my kids. He was helping Savannah feel better after her crying jag about not wanting to be in any more pictures.
Dad and Sharon with the grand kids.

Warnick Family

Owls Baseball Game

We had so much fun watching an Owls Baseball game while we were in Utah. Uncle Jimmy got us free tickets with his "cool connections." Thanks James! We were excited to watch the game, but also to see my little brother, James, at work announcing the game play by play on the radio.

Watching the game. Logan thought the whole night was a special treat!

Me and my boy!

After the game, we went down on the field to watch Return of the Jedi on the big screen. Logan couldn't believe his good fortune! Not only did he get to watch baseball, but his favorite movie ever too! Now his night was complete! : )

We had so much fun together as a family at the game, and it was really relaxing to sprawl out on the cool grass and enjoy the movie. Good Times!

Mount Timpanogoes Temple

Lisa, James, Andrea, Mom, Jalinda & Mike in front of the Mount Timpanogoes Temple after Lisa''s endowments.
Mike and Jalinda
Me and my sista, Anz

Makayla, Savannah & Logan
Mike and I took the kids for a Sunday drive to the temple after church one Sunday in August. We love the Mount Timpanogoes Temple because it sits right outside my Mom's kitchen window. It's "Our Temple!" We want our kids to love it as much as we do.

Jeanette, Jalinda, Sharon and Dad

Mike with Brandon and Chase

With all the fun family pictures in front of the temple, I wanted to include some pics of the rest of the family who couldn't make it to Lisa's endowments.