Thank You

Thank you Buchanan Family for the wonderful reunion last week. I had an incredible trip down memory lane. But, the best part was being with all of you in the present. Thank you, Merrilee for thinking it up and getting us all together. We had a wonderful time.

Dad's Tile Work

Dad and Karen have been working on their bathroom. Dad sent me these pictures of their new tile floor-beautiful. It looks like someone has been busy with the walls as well. I like the faux finish-very nice.

Happy Birthday, Mom

Mom with Tanya and Brett in 1975-right after she returned from Greece

Its a Boy!

Chad and I are expecting our first baby in June. We just found out that its a boy. We are so excited and can't wait till he is here!

Amazing Dad

Dad e-mailed me some photos of the new storm door he just made for their front door. He is always doing something creative and useful. I wish I could run up to his front door, ring the doorbell and press my nose up against the glass until they answered. Wouldn't that be fun?

Tucson Paint-O-Rama

Katie just finished a weeklong national horse show held here in Tucson the week after Christmas. She tried her hand at reining events on a horse named "Flyer". She did pretty well her third time on the horse. She beat her trainer! Reining is a western event with big run downs, spins and sliding stops. Lots of fun to watch.

Pool Party

A mother bobcat brought her kittens over for a swim this morning. She's on the wall watching (out of view.)

Cache is here

Our little bundle of joy was brought into this world Thursday, September 18 2008. Cache Allen Calkins was born at 2:27 pm and weighed a hefty 9 lbs 2 oz and was 21 inches long. He was 5 days overdue, but he came just in time. We love him so much. There is pictures and my labor story posted on my blog. He is so cute and I can't wait for you all to meet him.

Before and After

This is the old city hall before window trim.

AFTER
The photos below show the result of many months of hard work and perseverance. The window trims that Dad has been working on are beautiful. Just another step in the complete restoration of this building and a labor of love on the part of Dad and all those who believe in this project.

Way to Go, Camden!

Dad e-mailed me some great photos of Camden's Court of Honor held on July 27, 2008. He earned his Eagle along with 5 other young men in his Ward. Wow, they must have a great scoutmaster and a wonderful Bishop! What an accomplishment for Camden. A man from Hogle Zoo brought an eagle to the event-this eagle was nursed back to health but was not able to return back to the wild. I'm sure it must have been powerful for all to see this magnificent bird and realize that the Eagle award in scouting is a great achievement. Congratulations, Camden!