Great book that I think you should read

The Alchemist. by Paulo Coelho

I loved it-so did Karl. Very inspiring. You and Ben should read it together if you can.

funny things my kids have said lately

So last night our dinner conversation was all about who has kissed hwo in our families. It was a very funny.

The other thing that I thought was really very cute was the other day Haylee was talking to me and said, "mom, the Schlenske's are such good friends that they seem morelike family that just freinds." so fun!

Help Bryan take care of little Emma. How sad that Amber has to go away, and at such a fun time of Emma's life. It just make me sad.

The Brumwell's

Brian: Karl, you're a total geek now.
Amber: You guys look so happy, and we are happy for you. We miss you a lot, but we are excited about your new career and life in Kentucky. I am delploying for 5 months to Guam and then getting pregnant if things work out right. I made Staff Seargent promotion. Brian didn't. All our love and congratulations Haylee on your baptism. And I miss Lydea in my class.
Brian: Carson, your parents are going to ship you up here to live with me during the winter.

Kristin: The Brumwell's are visiting and we were admiring your pictures etc. We all miss you and think of you all the time.

That's great we felt like we were right there with you. What a beautiful day. Looks like fun. Can we come next time?!?

fishing

We thought you might enjoy some video of our fishing last week. We don't have our own blog yet, but have thought of doing one.

Your idea was too good

We started a blog just for us too. Do you have one just for you?

Here's ours ---

http://chandlerscrazylives.blogspot.com/

Ducklings

We crossed Nicholasville Road today, inside New Circle, on foot. All of us. Just picture that!

Yea!

I hadn't checked this the last couple of days and was so excited to see you posted!!! Thanks for the pictures and video. Haylee, you looked gorgeous for your baptism! Your family picture looked so cute too, I think you lost more weight, Meg?. Oh, we miss you greatly!

As promised

Zachary took to Kentucky by storm. Here's his latest feat.

Zacker!

We'll soon add a video of Zacker's new mode of transport -----

May 15, 2008

Haylee turns 8

We had fun being with family for Haylee's baptism, but we missed friends. For her birthday, we went to the Blue Bird restaurant and let her pick out two dresses at the Cache Valley Mall (Logan). It was a fun day for the four of us. After the baptism, Megan's family put together a nice picnic. I really had fun because I got to talk to my brothers and sisters for the first time in quite a while.

The new backyard

So this is the new backyard. Lots of green! Carson and Lydea are spending the day jumping on the trampoline. Megan's probably scrubbing the nicotine off the walls while I try to cram some knowledge into my brain. Did you know? Periodontal disease and poor oral health (folks that have 1-9 teeth) show a slight correlation with dementia as we get older. That's a pretty good reason to get out the floss...

So I finally got on, but I don't have my camera hooked up right now and I'm too lazy to go get it. Sorry! We are doing great though. It's so good to chat with you guy once in a while. You are dearly missed! Lots of good people up here, but not one family like the Schlenske's. I think you should start planning a KY trip right now! We'll post pictures soon. Maybe I'll do it tomorrow while Karl studies-if he studies tomorrow night. Take care-Love you guys, Meg