Time to show off Jeffrey. He is a great kid and he is growing up so, so fast, both in years and height. I was amazed as I looked at pictures from just a year ago and it is plain to see that Jeffrey has matured tons in the past year! Wow.
Long jumping.
Playing the piano. (He is getting good, too!)
Here are a few pictures from when Jeffrey and I got to go to California with Dennis on the 8th grade trip. What a wonderful time we had! Very special memories. One little story... As Dennis and I were looking at the 80 or so kids who were on the trip, I asked him, if he could choose, which kids would he choose for Jeffrey's friends (Jeffrey goes to a different school district than Dennis teaches in so he didn't know a single kid--and neither did I.) Without hesitation he pointed out 3 kids, two were twins.
I was tickled pink when Jeffrey and those 3 boys became friends without any coaching from his parents. Here he is with the twins, Mark and Ryan.
Jeffrey is an awesome brother to his siblings, especially Mary and Drew.
We're lucky that between Jeffrey and Brandon, we get our lawn mowed every week.
Did you ever have a Spirograph? I found an old one at a thrift store. Jeffrey has loved it.
He also loves his Rubik's cube and can solve it very fast!
He has runs cross country. This was the meet at Soda.
He was excited to get his very own game of Life for Christmas.
Tie tying lesson
Jeffrey and Brandon are best friends. It makes me happy that they get along so well.
Jeffrey with some Hansen cousins. I love how happy all of them look to be together. It doesn't happen often enough!
Jeffrey enjoys basketball and plays church ball.
Hangin' out with Jonny at the Bingham reunion.
Jumping in the canal with Brandon and a friend.
Jeffrey is well on his way to being an Eagle scout. I'm proud of him for his diligence and hard work (pictures coming soon). He is an easy going kid and fun to have around. I'm so grateful that he chooses the right and honors his priesthood. Being the 1st born, he performs a vital service to his siblings... he sets a wonderful example. I am grateful for all you do, Jeffrey! I love you!
My mom hemmed it and I sewed in the button holes and buttons.
And here is Miss Chicken Pox herself.
The dress was hand delivered by Jennifer, all the way from Alabama.
Andi, Mom
Kelsie, Darcee holding Greta, Julianna holding Jonas
Mom, Danna, hanging out in our jammies!
Kelsie, who is due in 5 weeks, had to stay behind as we went up on the ski lift to ride the slide down the hill. She also stayed with the two babies so their mommies could ride. What a sweetie!
Danna and Andi getting ready to ride down the slide....it was a ton of fun!
At Music and the Spoken Word in the Conference Center.
Left to right: Joe's wife, Kelsie Porter (Preston people will know Kelsie's parents: Terry and Pam Petterburg), Dave's wife, Julianna Porter (Blackfoot people will know Julianna's parents: Tom and Jean Nilsson), Janice Porter, Katie Hansen, Danna Hartline, Andi Laney, Darcee Waddoups
Jeffrey invited over an ironing board-bearing friend. We also borrowed a board and an iron from separate neighbors.
Setting up at the church.
Keeping the machines going was almost a full time job!
Lots of awesome helpers!
Finished product!
A very special thanks goes to one person who was not in any pictures. Darcee called me up one day and asked if she could be Jeffrey's Eagle Scout Coach (I think she made it up but it sounds very official, don't you think?) I was thrilled! She encouraged Jeffrey to find a suitable project (These 27 baby blankets are being donated to Bingham Memorial Hospital. The H.R. lady told me that many moms take their babies home without anything to wrap them it! I was shocked but grateful for a way to serve.) Darcee also walked Jeffrey through getting his signatures. She did it all over the phone. One phone call a week and an occasional e-mail was all it took. I was able to take over when we started doing the actual project. Now she is coaching Jeffrey as he finishes up his paperwork. This is such a wonderful service! Jeffrey has responded well and has done all that she has asked him to do.
A very special lady just turned 80--Lula Hansen--Dennis' mom. How I love her!
Most of my pictures didn't turn out too well. But here are a few.
Here are a few pictures from when Jeffrey and I got to go to California with Dennis on the 8th grade trip. What a wonderful time we had! Very special memories. One little story... As Dennis and I were looking at the 80 or so kids who were on the trip, I asked him, if he could choose, which kids would he choose for Jeffrey's friends (Jeffrey goes to a different school district than Dennis teaches in so he didn't know a single kid--and neither did I.) Without hesitation he pointed out 3 kids, two were twins.
He also loves his Rubik's cube and can solve it very fast!
He has runs cross country. This was the meet at Soda.
He was excited to get his very own game of Life for Christmas.
Tie tying lesson
Jeffrey and Brandon are best friends. It makes me happy that they get along so well.
Jeffrey enjoys basketball and plays church ball.
Hangin' out with Jonny at the Bingham reunion. 
