This One Is for You MARK

Just to show you that there are fish in Nevada and big ones at that.And lots of them.
Hope you catch one twice this size (and win big bucks) over the weekend.

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

One of my favorite pictures of Michael, he's thinking of something very serious.

They're Here, They're Here!!

Miss Isa couldn't wait to get Uncle Kevin up this morning, isn't she cute.All ready for a little outing. Baby K, isn't he one handsome dude?
A little smile for Grandma.

CELEBRATING THE BIG 18

We thought Kevin might enjoy going for some go cart rides on his birthday so, over to Grand Prix we went. Cal thought he and Kevin could ride the double seater together well, much to his surprise, Kevin is a bit big for that. One of the operators at the place opened the back track just for US!!!!!! It was awesome, Kevin got to go and if he ran someone off the track it would just be his dad, so no big deal! Here is Kevin getting behind the wheel!!Coming around the first turn and full speed.Kasey Kahne better watch out, look at him go.OOPS!!! hit the curve and needed a little assistance to get going again.Next we went for a couple of rides down the slide.
Kevin just had to ride the roller coaster.
After spending an hour in the 102 degree weather, we decided to go inside and play a few games. He really liked this shoot 'em up one. Of course we had to play a little "bowling" I think Kevin had fun and that's the important thing.
We have some tickets and tokens left over, so guess what Isababy (I will think of a new name for you as you are certainly not a baby) Grand Prix her we come once you arrive!

Little Kitty at it Again

Make a Smilebox free ecard

Cake and Presents

aKevin with his HSM cake, the round red thing is actually a CD holder.Do you see a theme going on here?Trevor helping Kevin light his candles.Kevin, getting ready to blow out his candles.There he goes blowing awayand away and awayand awaynow he's going to get it done!!!!

None of us knew that Calvin had bought trick candles.Kevin with his gifts.Of course for the most part it was all HSM, waste basket, book with dance mat and CD, throw pillow, digital camera,and a mini cork board thing to hang up in his room. Even the wrapping paper was HSM!!
Nightmare Before Christmas T-shirt.
Basketball to dance with, for HSM practice and a DVD.


A big thank you to Mark, Nicole, Isa and Baby K for the Pirate stuff he's already had it on.

So all in all Kevin had a good day, however the one problem I'm having now is trying to convince him that no, we are not going to WDW when Nicole, Isa and Kai arrive.

Oh, the joys of life.

HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY KEVIN!!!!!

It's so hard to believe it's been 18 years since Kevin's birth.

What a surprise it was to find out our baby boy had down syndrome.

I can't believe how far he's come, considering it was suggested he be put in a foster home so as not to have an impact on our other children. I believe Kevin does have an impact on not only our other children, but also our grandchildren and everyone else in the family.

Kevin has taught us all patience, unconditional acceptance and to take the time to stop and smell the roses, he's absolutely amazing and is loved by all.Kevin's first birthday picture.Kevin in his pre-school years.Kevin reading to Isa, this is a skill that surprised his teachers. . .

imagine that, teacher's surprised that ALL children can and will learn. Kevin rough housing with Michael and Casey.
Kevin and Peyt getting some cuddle time in.
Kevin warning BIL Mark to stay away with the bear rug!Kevin ready to go to the prom, he was voted JR class prince,
way to go Kevin

Kevin at the happiest place on earth, it is his favorite vacation destination.

Kevin ready to declare his Independence as he enters the adult world!!
It's hard to believe he'll be graduating this school year.
Happy 18th birthday Kevin!!!
Happy Fourth of July everyone else!