Vietnam War Memorial

Last Saturday Ray and I took the kids to see the traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall. I have always wanted to see the real one, but since I don't think I will be traveling to D.C. anytime soon I wanted to go and see this version. There were alot of Veterans there that day and it really made me thankful for what these people sacrificed for our country.My moms cousin Thurle E Case Jr was killed in Vietnam on March 16, 1970. Although I never knew him I have always heard stories about him. I was born on his birthday and I have always been close to his parents, my aunt Dot and uncle Thurle. This was the main reason I wanted to see the wall, I wanted to find his name and I did.
Thanks you to all veterans, for everything you do everyday for my family and this country!!

Happy Fathers Day

I just wanted to let the fathers in my life how much I appreciate them. First my dad, he is a very important person to me, I think more now that I am an adult and a parent, I understand him a lot more. I am very thankful for all he has done for me, and I love him very much. He is the best dad a girl could ever want!! I love you Dad!!!
Next I want Ray the father of my children and my wonderful husband how much I love and appreciate him. I couldn't nor would I want to go through all the trials, and tribulations, also all the wonderful times we have gone through together with our children, I am very blessed to have such a wonderful husband and my kids have a great dad! I love you honey!!!

Rub a dub three "MEN" in a tub

Last week Gavin and I drove to St. George to help Melissa and Matt move, I don't think we helped too much--I had too much fun playing with Ryker and Gavin played with Cooper.
The night before we left to drive home, all three boys needed a bath, so they thought it was fun to get in Melissa's BIG tub!! Gavin and Cooper were real silly, Ryker was just happy to be there.
Welcome home VanKomen family, we are so glad that you are back with the "crazy" families!!