Things Molly is looking forward to:

Going to Eugene for the 4th of July. We are going to BBQ with Jen and Brad on the 4th and on the 5th we're all going rafting on the McKenzie River.

Hangin' with Rich and Deb at the Foo Fighters concert on July 10th. Caleb and Alia are looking forward to playing with their cousins and Grandma Mel?

Jer's planning on taking us camping on Mt. Hood somewhere on the weekend of July 12-13th (Sarah, Mel and Deb you're all invited if anybody wants to make the trip). I enjoy overnight camping, more than that is too much for me.

We are going road tripping to Montana, Idaho and Yellowstone park August 8-17th. We are going to my Aunt's house in Montana, and then to Jer's grandparents in Idaho, and then to Yellowstone park. Jer's really looking forward to this trip because he's planning on fishing the whole time.

The kids will start first grade in September. Yay! no kids all day.

And the biggie... (imagine drum rolling) I'm going on a all expenses paid CRUISE TO THE BAHAMAS with my sister for my birthday in November. I can't wait!

Kids/Molly's New Toy!

The kids and I put this together on Saturday. We figured instead of buying one of those play house swing structures we'd do the trampoline and then a tire swing or something in the trees or maybe a fort house with sticks for swords of course! I'm thinking about just putting up our tent as well and they can just stay outside 24-7! We're so happy that the sun is out with warmer temps on the way. The river is calling me........

T-Ball's Finally Over!

Our team photo below:



It's weird but I think I kinda of all ready miss coaching. I had a good time or at least better than I thought I would. There were some cool parents who helped out a lot with the snacks/planning parties and such. We had some kids, including Caleb of course who really improved from day one. Being a Tovey you know I have to brag a little, but I think Caleb's really going to do well with baseball. In his last game he collected a couple of grounders with perfect throws from short stop to first. He also hits everything we pitch to him.

Here's Caleb's Trading Card:

A Cousin who can run!

I'm excited that I will be able to watch my cousin Seth Pilkington (below) run the 10,000 meters for US Olympic Trials next month in Eugene (UO/Hayward Field). The event was sold out but Seth hooked me up with a pass to be on the field (helps that his dad/my uncle is the head coach for Weber State!)



Seth just finished placing 5th at the NCAA Nationals in the 10,000 and was the first American to finish.... he emailed me and said he just couldn't out sprint the Kenyans on the last lap! My aunt Susan and her husband Kelly were there at nationals as well watching their son Derek Taylor. He's a great runner as well at BYU and I think Seth and him have met and found the connection to me. Anyway, I'm glad I've been able to keep in better contact with all the Pilkingtons. Great families and examples for me just like my other relatives (Toveys, Covingtons, Dodsons, etc...). We're planning our summer trip to Montana (Molly's aunt's cabin), Yellowstone and Idaho Falls this August. That will be our major summer vacation, but we hope to hook up a weekend or two with the Tovey gang if possible this summer. Flyfishing/rafting/camping on the Deschutes anyone?????

Peace!

Busy Last Week!

Thought I'd just let the pictures do the talking.......



Very proud of my baby sister (I hope Alia will be just like her!)



Can't believe we all graduated from this school??



Kids with their new squirt guns!



Caleb and Zack

We had a fun time, but wish we could have stayed longer and had Molly with us. Molly had a fun time going to Reno again to help Jessy sell some CD's. Jessy flew back with Molly and is staying with us for a week. The kids are real excited to see their Tia. I'll let Molly post some pics and discuss their trip.....

Hope we all can hook up for a camping/rafting trip this July?