Trip to Lisa's

Ashley and Patti made a quick trip to Utah to go see those darling little girls of Lisa's.

In looking at Lisa, you would never be able to tell she just had a baby. Looking at Ashley, you would think it was hers. Eden LaShay is an incredibly patient baby (not demanding) and is willing to wait when needed. Fortunately Patti, Ashley and Kerisa compete to get to her first.

Briley has learned to climb the monkey bars. She loves being at the park and would stay there all day if she could.

Briley and Kerisa help decorate the fruit pizza with Grandma Patti.

Amber decided she wanted a fruit pizza for her birthday cake this year. We would happy to make that possible. We made many trips to Costco and ate a lot of fruit during the few weeks we were there. She comes by it honestly.

Happy 7th Birthday Amber!

Kerisa beat Ashley to Eden this time! Isn't this so cute?! She is such a good little helper. ...reminds me of Ashley.

Eden's baby blessing was a busy day. After church we had lots of family and friends that came for a picnic in the backyard.

Briley and Ashley all ready for church!

Alllllmost ready for church.. Not quite.

Ashley is getting a photography lesson.

Eden in her blessing dress, the same dress Lisa was blessed in, hand knitted by Patti.

Grandma Patti holding baby Eden.

We spent a lot of time in the garden while we were with Lisa. Devin, Lisa and Patti made the chicken run a few months ago. When Ashley came up, Patti and her weatherized the run to protect it.

Amber and Kerisa were in swim lessons this summer. It was fun to go watch them progress as they got more comfortable in the water. We are looking forward for them to come to Tucson and swim in our pool. They are ver brave girls.

Two peas in a pod, in more ways than one.

Angry Birds

Mom came home from a week at Lisa's house and Kerisa got her hooked on playing Angry Birds. The kids could not beleive it and then all wanted to play it with her. It was prime time competition for a while. :)

Graduation 2011!

Michelle graduates from high school Yea! At Graduation, Michelle and some friends sang the National Anthem. Here is a video you can listen to them. We could not see Michelle so you just get audio! And you can listen to the lovely man sitting next to me singing as well! :D



Ashley was on the Honor Guard for graduation so they both got to march together. Ashley was the line leader for Michelle's row.

Ashley is in the Silver robe and Michelle is the one that high five's her towards the middle of the row.

Michelle Lynn Prodromides. Class of 2011!!

Total chaos on the football field. Try and find the two people you're looking for. Is Nathan still looking???

Ryann, Nathan, Michelle, Jessica and Ashley - celebrate.

Anya, Loralei, Nate, Nathan, Michelle and Ashley. Time to go party.

After the ceremony they had fireworks galore. That was exciting. They went off directly behind the bleachers we were sitting in. LOUD!

After graduation, all the Seniors stayed the night at the school and had a Grad party till 5 the next morning. They had food, entertainment and activities for them to enjoy.

Seminary Graduation

Michelle graduated from Seminary and Grandma and Grandpa Gibb and Grandma and Grandpa Kinghorn came for her graduation. We are so proud of you. Michelle served on the Seminary Council this past year.

Betty's 75th Birthday Party

We gave mom an incredible 75th birthday party. All of us kids were there and we had a total of 85 people at the party.

Sandi and Curtis were the master of ceremonies and put together a great program and dinner.

Connie was in charge of decorations and they were awesome.

Dad gave a great presentation about their life together and I learned things about mom I never knew. It was educational and entertaining.

Haley played Happy Birthdya on the piano and everyone sang along. She is doing very well on the piano.

Carrie sang a song that was beautiful. What a voice.

Michelle played the piano and it put Cody to sleep. Very soothing.

We had mom's mother ring re-done and gave it to her. She LOVED it!

This was a huge success! Cody was impressed too.

Michelle's 18th Birthday Surprise Party

Ashley decided to give Michelle a Surprise 18th Birthday party.
We contacted Sister Washburn and asked her to help us pull it off.
We had the party at her house and it was a lot of fun.

Shauneen called and invited Michelle to a Relief Society BBQ at her house and told her it was for all the graduating seniors to get to know the Relief Society sisters better. Come and eat, swim and we'll play games. She told Michelle it was her job to get all her friends to come too. Then we contacted all her friends and told them the plot and that it was a surprise to Michelle, but that Michelle would be talking them into coming to a party under a different pretense. They were all hiding in the faily room when Michelle and Ashley talked in. SURPRISE!!

Michelle was really surprised and so happy.

Jessica, Michelle and Nathan.

Christine, Rachel and Patricia contemplating swimming. The water was 78 degrees!

Michelle, Nate and Nathan chatting about the surprise.

Kevin and Bro. Washburn grilled burgers on the grill.

Here's Patti, Kevin, with Bro. and Sis. Washburn enjoying dinner. Their backyard is awesome. Grass, patio, pool and...

even a portable firepit. After the swimming the heat sure felt great.

Patricia, Michelle, Nate, Rachel and Christine, getting warm.

Ashley presented Michelle with a wonderful cake and everyone joined in singing Happy Birthday.

Patti, Michelle and Kevin. She loved her party and was so happy and appreciative.

JTED Graduation

Patti, Michelle and Nate at the JTED graduation held at Centennial Hall at the UofA. Nate graduated in culinary arts and Michelle from the Certified Nurses Aid class. It was a huge event and a lot of excitement in the air. The firefighters were a wild bunch, and all the girls yelling for them just encouraged them more. Congratulations Michelle and Nate.

Michelle's Choir Concert

Michelle had a choir concert in the spring and she was having a great time with her friends. Michelle and Anya sure do look a lot alike.