We went to Las Vegas to watch Dad rope and also to the National Finals Rodeo. We were there for 6 days and had a great time. We went to the roping, rodeo, Tournament of Kings show, and hit almost all the Casinos. We had a great time watching our friends, (unfourtunately not dad this year) win lots of money. They gave away 3 million for the champs in each roping. It w

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as a fun week.

I don't have any pictures but I have quite a story. I had been playing on my computer two days ago and left to fix supper, when I came back down I couldn't get into my email or my facebook page. I kept thinking it was just a glitch and it would let me in if I kept trying...no, it didn't work. I called my sister, Katrina, (computer genius) and told her what had happened. Long story short, someone had hacked into my computer and locked me out of my own stuff. I was so upset and felt totally invaded. The next morning I checked Darren's email and there was an email from me saying that I was traveling and was stranded and needed money. I went into the bank and talked to them about what had happened. They didn't get any financial stuff but just stuff that was important to me and no one else...pictures, addresses and letters. I know many of you received the email from me. I had many calls making sure I was o.k. and not stranded but I am so mad. I had to change everything. Be careful, it can happen. I didn't think it would or could to me. Anyway, I hope everyone is having a good day and this doesn't happen to them!

Chad and Brynn blessed their little boy on Sunday, it was such a great day.

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Andy here are the pictures of my half finished doors. They are looking pretty good. I have learned how to do it so now we can have a whole lot of fun!

It was little girl's drill team this week at Rich High School and they got to perform during half time at a football game. They all did so good, I thought maybe Kennedy would be a little nervous in front of people but it didn't seem to faze her. It was so fun to watch all the little kids shake their booties!

Kennedy's Birthday

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We have a Kennedy Reunion every year usually around Thanksgiving, this year we had it earlier because my Uncle Max and Aunt Rosana have been called to be Temple Presidents and they are leaving in about 3 weeks. We had it down at the ranch this year and it was so much fun. There was a basketball hoop, volleyball net, horses, canoeing, paddle boats, horseshoes and a pinata for the kids. We grilled hamburgers and everyone brought something good to eat. My camera is broken so I had to get these pictures from Kat...not many but a few to show what a great day it was. There were so many people. It was a great time for all. The kids played and played and caught lots of frogs. It was great to visit. My Grandpa and Grandma Kennedy would have been proud...We miss them and wish they were still around!

Scott

Many people know that Darren's brother Scott has been fighting cancer and kidney failure, I wanted to give an update. I talked to Scott on Saturday and his cancer is at 2 1/2 percent, it was at 98. It is wonderful news, things are looking so good. He still has to have one more stem cell transplant because it is proven that two transplants have the cancer stay in remission longer. Scott talked to a man the other day that has been in remission from this cancer for 21 years. He is also going to try going without dialysis 3 times to see if his kidneys will function. I know he is not out of the woods yet but it looks to me like a miracle. It has been a very tough year for them. Thank you everyone for support and prayers!

The Astronomy club of Ogden was camping on Monte the same night we were there. They had over 50 telescopes. We got to look through them and were taught about different stars..It was amazing. This man made this telescope, it was so large we had to climb a ladder to see through it.

We had a very packed fun filled Labor Day Weekend, starting with my sister-in-laws shower. Brynn was very patient with all the kids who wanted to open her presents, there were a lot of people, a lot of food, and good times for all. Phil and Lola had the motor home parked on top of Monte Cristo so Saturday night we all headed up to cook out and visit with Scott and his family, Chad and Brynn, and Richard and Jan and girls. We had a wonderful time.

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Kennedy's first day of School

Kennedy started Kindergarten yesterday, she has been counting down the days (I have not been quite as exited). She wanted to ride the bus to school on her first day and I thought o.k. that's fine but we won't tell

her we are going to beat the bus there and take pictures of her walking into the school, getting in her locker, signing her name-mostly embarrassing stuff that Darren and I weren't about to miss. Darren and I were waiting at the school with the video camera and camera in hand waiting for out little girl to get off the bus and chased her into the school to get every shot we could. I have to say it was fun to see her so exited. I held up pretty well (the days before leading up to, not so well) anyway on the ride home Darren had his sunglasses on and I looked over and there were a few tears streaming down his face. There is a song that I don't know the exact words to but something like this...when tough little boys grow up to be dad they turn into big babies again. I was very moved by his emotion. I am very lucky to be married to someone who loves his family. Enough mushy stuff. The first day went great, except that Kennedy forgot to get off the bus. I couldn't find her. The bus driver pulled up to her house and Kennedy asked her what all the buses were for, she said what are you still doing on here? Randy (bus driver) brought Kennedy back to my house and dropped her off right at the front door because Kennedy told her I wouldn't let her walk from the road! Kennedy got to open the doors on the bus and had a jolly old time, telling Randy that "my mom is going to be freaking out," freaking out I was. I lost my daughter the very first day of school. What a day!

Darren and I are helping Phil and Lola take care of the Eastman cemetery...we have a squirrel problem. This is Lola getting ready to take care of the problems! I love this picture with Kennedy and her grandma in deep conversation. We are so blessed to have such an awesome families that we are close to.

It may seem very hard to believe...but yesterday I may have lost my temper over something very small and may have overreacted a bit. Kennedy got the brunt end of it and was grounded for the day, no friends, no TV, no music no nothing except talking and being with me all day. After I grounded her I wanted so bad to take it back but I knew I had to stick to my guns, once I said it had to be followed through. We had a great day together for a while, read, colored, played and then I wanted to be done with the grounding and it was only noon...I wanted to somewhat redeem myself today (since yesterday was not really all her fault, wrong place wrong time) so I took her and Hayden to the new playground in Randolph, bought them lunch and ice cream at Gators, babysay 3 dolls and a stuffed dog and let them play for 3 hours. The simple things brought such laughter and fun. I am so glad today was great and yesterday was over.

We decorated my neices bikes and also Kennedy's for the 4th of July parade in Woodruff. It was such a simple thing but they had so much fun!

We also cooked hot dogs on the fire, roasted marshmallows, and had fireworks. My firework pictures aren't very good, but you get the idea. I love this picture with Kennedy and her Uncle Scott and also the smile on her face in the other pictures...Pure Joy.

This weekend was the Eastman family reunion up the crick at Arlo and Toot's! We had so much fun. The kids played games, went canoeing on the fish pond, fished in the fish pond, ate, (and ate all day and night), had a surprise b-day party for Arlo, the annual auction and just visited and laughed all day. I married into to an amazing family and have so much fun. My husband had to work, but I am sure glad that Kennedy and I were able to go.

Darren and I are helping with the Eastman cemetery...Kennedy is raising the flag on Thursday. It is so pretty and peaceful up there.

Today was the first day of 4-H cloverbuds...they painted flower pots and planted flowers in them. Kennedy was so exited and we can't wait to see what grows.

Kennedy had a flat tire on her back last night so her and Hayden were trying to pump up my bike tires so they could ride. They are such good friends and have great times together and also are pretty mischievous at times.

I know everyone is sick to death of these pictures of Kennedy's room, but I promise this is the last one...this is the outside of her door.

We had a Norris family reunion on Saturday in Randolph...Kennedy got a marshmallow gun. These are pictures of her loading and starting to shoot. It was a great idea, not so fun to clean up!