A sister is a special kind of friend.

Senior Picture Photo Shoot...Kinsey

Kinsey didn't want regular Senior pictures. A cap and gown posed photo doesn't fit her. So we set up a fun artsy creative photo shoot on Saturday for her Senior pictures. I love all of the photos. They are so Kinsey. I think they look like magazine shots.

Thanks Stephanie for taking such great photos. Check her out here http://kossphoto.blogspot.com/

Cheer Banquet - Spring Fling

Cheer season end banquet Cheer Squad 2008 - 2009 Orem High School

Thursday was the end of year banquet for the Orem High Cheer Squad.
Sammy was given the Sweetheart award.
That is so fitting. Sammy you are a sweetheart.
I am proud of you I loved what was said about you, how you are always kind to
everyone and how you didn't like contention and you always wanted to help.

JV Squad
Sammy had a great time being a cheerleader. It takes a lot of time and she decided that next year she wants to enjoy the games with her friends. She chose not to do cheer this next year.

Spring Fling

Sammy went to her first High School dance.

The theme was New York/New York.

They made t-shirts and instead of I heart NY they put each others initials.

I thought it was a cleaver fun idea.

They had a fun group. The day date they went swimming and had pizza.

After the dance they came to our house for brownie sundaes.

The casual dances are so nice. No pressure and much cheaper.

Sammy and her friends Maddie and Maddie.

Giving Back

When Neil sets his mind to something he is un-stoppable. I am really proud of Neil. Neil has always done nice things for people. He is giving and kind. It is a drive within Neil. He is at his best when he is anxiously engaged in helping others.

Neil has started a foundation. A non-profit organization to help people. He has been doing this type of thing for years and he is now official. His Foundation is called The Second Chance Foundation of Utah. His goal is to help people with second chances.

His first event will be The High School All-Star game on May 25th. His goal is to earn a full ride scholarship for a baseball player to be able to have a second chance at playing at the college level.

Neil you truly are an inspiration and I can't wait to see what you will do with your foundation.

Sammy goes to Maui

Sammy got to go to Hawaii. I am so glad she got to go.

Sammy you are such a fun person. I love this photo. It reminds me of you and your happy attitude. I sure love ya Sam. I missed you lots but so so glad you got to have the chance to go to Hawaii and have a great vacation.

Sammy went with the McClellan's. She has been friends with Maddie since 1st grade.

They treated Sammy so well and included her as part of their family. Thanks everyone!