HAPPY BIRTHDAY Grandma "Pooper!" a.k.a. Grandma Koos

Happy Birthday Grandma!! We Love You!!

As many of you know, all of the grandchildren call Jim and Katie, Grandma and Grandpa "Pooper." Some of you may ask yourself where this strange, but endearing name came from. When Austin was just starting to to talk, he would always ask to go over to "Pooper's" (Jim and Katie's dog at the time), house and visit. We finally figured out that it wasn't really Pooper that he wanted to visit, but that he wanted to go over and see Grandma and Grandpa. The name has stuck for all of these years, through seven adorable grandkids. We love you very much Grandma, and cannot tell you how much we appreciate all that you do for our family. You truly are the BEST Grandma in the world. Thanks for always making us feel so special, and taking the time to be there for us. We also wanted to thank you for all of the memorable special holiday traditions; i.e. pumpkin carving, gingerbread houses, 4th of July at Murray Park, "special days" just because, and more sleepovers than you can ever imagine!! We feel so honored and blessed to be a part of your family.

Marshall Family Fun!!

Bear with me my sweet, wonderful family. I have imported my "Marshall Family Reunion" pictures somewhere on my computer, and I cannot find them, but when I do, brace yourself!! I just can't wait to share all of the many wonderful photos of our fun-filled weekend!! I'm sure that you are all dying to see Uncle Kenny in that beautiful swimsuit again!! Please be patient with me, I'm still looking!!!

MEMORIES!!

I have loved doing this on some of your blogs. What do you remember about me? 1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you have of me. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember! 2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume your playing the game and I'll come to your blog and I'll leave one about you. Please Play!!

More summer fun....Bear Lake!!

Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for keeping their timeshare in Bear Lake. We have soooo much fun every year spending the week with my family--hanging out on the beach, playing cards, swimming, swimming, and more swimming, making lots of new friends, and of course, going to the the "Pickleville Playhouse" to catch a great theatrical performance.

Austin, Sydney, and Braden love coming up with new "running dives."

Dad taking time out from work to help build a sand castle.

Caleb discovered his tongue, and loved sticking it out at us.

Uncle Kevin and Austin- "BEST BUDDIES!!" Austin couldn't wait for Kevin to get there. He continued to ask over and over, "When is Uncle Kevin going to be here?", "It would be a lot more fun if Uncle Kevin would come sooner?" I LOVE that Kevin and Austin have such a close relationship. Thank you Kev. for being such a wonderful example to my children. They love you and Marcy so much, and we are so grateful for all that you do for our family.

BEAUTIFUL Beaver Mountains--Bugs, Dirt, and more fun than you can ever imagine!!

Landon, Syd, and Austin shooting bebe guns

Caleb having a wonderful time with Grandpa
Lots of fishing
Annual morning hikes with Grandpa
And last, but certainly not least, those crazy kanasta play-offs
(Maybe the future generation of Koos can beat the Tullis's, because Shaun and I just can't seem to ever win. Sorry sweetie! Maybe next year, RIGHT??!!)

Syd.'s Tumbling Recital (June 23rd)

Thank you to our wonderful friends and family who always support the kids in everything!!

We love you!!




I'm still backing up....Sorry Syd that it took me so long to post your tumbling recital!! We had a wonderful time watching Syd. show us all that she has learned throughout the past year.