Carving Pumpkins

 It was extra hard this year to have all of the holiday activities without Powell. He misses things sometimes in general because of the nature of his job. But this year, he was GONE! He had two months of training and then his IOE and he isn't based in Salt Lake so we missed him for everything! We tried to make the best of his time home but it was really was hard. We carved pumpkins without him (I think that is one thing he wasn't too sad about missing actually)! Life goes on, right?

Beatiful Baptism Girl

I can't believe this beautiful girl is old enough to get baptized. We hadn't had a baby for 4 1/2 years when she came along and were so excited when she was born. She is a good girl. She has lots and lots of friends and would have a friend over every day if she could. One thing that is hard for her is being in the spotlight. She gets nervous and shy when she gets lots of attention. We are so proud of her for being brave and having faith to be baptized (even if she didn't want anyone to watch!).

SISTERS

The best thing about having a sister is that you will always have a friend! I love to watch these two play with their dolls and stuffed animals. They don't always get along but when they do they have so much fun. They play for hours!

September Birthday Girls

Brinley and Mckenna both had their Birthdays in September. We told them they weren't going to have a big party this year. Brinley some how talked us in to still having friends over for a "party". I told her we could not spend much money. She had the idea to paint rocks and birdhouses from the dollar store. They had a great time crafting. Mckenna spent her birthday in Dallas with Savannah and I while Powell was in training. That was fun for her because she was able to swim and sleep in the hotel.

Can't believe my baby is 5!

Brinley with friends Madi and Pamela

One weekend when Powell was able to come home, we celebrated with breakfast at Kneaders. We thought they would order the all you can eat French Toast but they wanted Cinnamon Rolls.

Brinley's extra special 8th Birthday (more to come on the baptism)

School 2015-2016

Here are my kids on their first day of 7th grade for Hunter, 2nd grade for Brinley, and Preschool for Mckenna Bear. I guess Savannah was in too big of a hurry for us to get a pic (Sophomore).

Mckenna started her last year before Kindergarten at Sunshine Circle. This is the same school that Hunter and Brinley attended.

BFFs

Everyone needs a Best Friend! Savannah and Aspen Holdman are BFFs that love to take pics of each other. Aren't they beautiful? Savannah is a Sophomore and Aspen is a Junior and lucky for them both, Aspen just lives down the street!

Southwest Airlines Training

Powell spent 2 months in training at Southwest Airlines in Dallas Texas. It was hard having him gone for so long but he needed to focus and study.

They invited the wives to come out for the first few days of training. It was not the best timing because the kids had their first day of school but Rachel was nice enough to come and help out.

Powell receiving his Southwest "Wings".

Powell's Class

About half way through training Savannah, Mckenna and I went out for a weekend. It was so fun to swim in the pool and enjoy seeing Powell. Mckenna celebrated her 5th birthday while we were there.

Dinner at Chilis

Savannah sure LOVES her dad!

Powell and his SIM partner, Dave, celebrating the completion of training.

This was Powell's home for 2 months.

First day of IOE (Initial Operating Experience) in the 737 "Classic"

Cockpit Panel

They are so BIG!

The End of Skywest Airlines

Powell worked for 13 years at Skywest Airlines and this was his last 4 day trip! Wahooooo. He is so ready for bigger and better but most of all MORE TIME AT HOME.  This last trip was really bittersweet. We feel so proud of all of his hard work as a First Officer, then a Captain and then a Check Airman.