Ahhh...the graduation is done

Well, the big smarty pants finally did it!!!! I can't even start to explain how excited I am that he is finished with school. NO MORE SCHOOL! Here are just a few pictures from the graduation we got back from last night. I have a video to upload and will post that later, but here are a few moments of the great graduation ceremony. Jeff is now a Doctor of Chiropractic. 8 years of schooling after high school and he is done!

In the crowd of the graduated-there were 108 of them.
Heather helped me with Brody on the sidelines because the ceremony lasted 2 and a half hours.
Derek got to hand Jeff his diploma on stage because he is also a Doctor...very nice of the Prices to come and be a part of the celebration.
Tony, Jeff, and Erik.
Vid and Jeff. Vid is also originally from Gilbert and moved out to Texas to go to school.So, Natalie (in the blue) and I are the only ones in this picture who did not graduate-we always said there's no way we could make it through. I think it is neat that Danielle (in pink) graduated-way to go to her.

A little of this ...a little of that

Brody is finally getting his top two teeth! The poor kid is 14 months and only has two teeth. Because of this the kid does not eat! He hates baby food (which is gentle enough because of the lack of teeth) and can't yet chew all the big kid food. In this picture below you can start to see his two spikes coming through.

On Saturday we had a big party for Steve, Jeff's dad, who turned 57! We love the parties!
I m so very excited to announce that I picked up my very own copy of Breaking Dawn! I am very excited to start the book, but not really sure when that will happen.
I have started to bike ride with my dad every Saturday morning. Holy cow I am amazed at how fast that 58 year old can go. I try so hard to keep up...as you can see I was trying very hard and made an embaressing spill. Affter an hour and a half of full on riding by canals I begged him to turn around. I have been trying to get in my own early morning bike rides so that I am not left in the dust so much. I really would love to get a road bike someday and train for future triathlons. We'll see!
Brody is not too sure about stinky, sweaty mom. The look says it all.

Just hanging at the beach

We just got back from staying at the beach for 11 days. We are now a nice golden brown (not sure how long it will last, but hope it will). The Rogers clan go every year in July and this year was year 21! We stay at the same campsite in San Clemente. That's right San Clemente where Ryan Sheckler lives. We ran into him at Pipes breakfast cafe. No, just kidding we didn't, but it's funny to go to all the places they show on his MTV show. I really think Heather was the most sad not to see him :) Just kidding Heather. We boogie boarded, wave skied, lounged, and watched 5 boys in the family do a triathlon.
The boys after the race-feeling so proud of their triathlon accomplishments.I wish I would have taken more pictures, but I was too preoccupied just having fun at the beach and before I knew it I really didn't have many on my memory card going home. Here are just a few of the Rogers hanging out under their umbrellas. My favorite in this picture is that guy over to the right in the background-he has gotten way too much sun in his life, but I kind of think he thinks it is cool. He is even sporting the white bandanna. Kristi is a natural beach lover. She is so calm with her kids and just goes with the flow. I might go a little crazy trying to manage 5 kids there, but she loves it.Jeff loves to wave ski and stayed out for five hours one afternoon not even coming in to eat. That's a love for the ocean.

Alright, here are a TON of pictures! When I left my camera in AZ back at Christmas time all all of my pictures were left as well. I couldn't resist and had to add pictures all the way back from December. I'll start with what has happened the most recent and work my way backwards! For the 4th of July we sped off to Greer, AZ and stayed in the Rogers' family cabin. There were 26 of us total and one bathroom! To say the least it really was a great time:
Teaching the kiddos how to shoot a BB gun-Way to go Jed and Jeff!Down at a picnic by the creek-Isn't Brody the cutest little chip eating elf?! Jed dunking his kids into the cold stream-They LOVED it.
The Jobes-we went hiking with them after everyone else left. I love those green trees in the background.
Having fun at our hike. I love, love to hike and wish I could do more hiking in Greer someday.
Heather, her girls, Ricky, and Raiden enjoying a picnic lunch by the stream.Alright, the Eager 4th of July Parade was the best parade ever! I don't think Brody appreciates me stretching his arms that much. Sorry buddy!

Steve, Rick, Kristi, and Jeff hanging out on the curb watching the parade.
At the end the Fire trucks came by honking their horns. Tyson felt it was too much. What a cutie!
What a ham Brody is! I think he knows what a camera is. As long as he is on dad's back he is loving life.Alright, on an earlier event: The best day ever....My Birthday! I woke up craving Krispy Kream and ate so many that I got a huge stomach ache. Ellen had to join in on the eating fun!On my Birthday I woke up with a case of pink eye? I think that is what it was. I just love wearing my broken glasses. Arghhhh...not. We had a mini party at Alisha's house to celebrate mine, but mainly Brody's Birthday. I can't begin to tell you how awesome everyone is and how sweet all the gifts were. I would be happy with doughnuts and cake, but everyone was too nice and brought awesome gifts! Brody's Birthday cake BEFORE...

and AFTER...
Jumping forward in time: hanging out with the family. Holly's boy Raiden is hilarious. That kid could eat for days if you let him. In this picture Brody and Raiden were fighting over bites of an ice cream bar. Too bad I didn't get a picture of Raiden's face...he is so cute.Our big move: Moving is probably one of the most stressful things to do. I am so glad that the 22 hour drive is long gone. Here we are about to hop in the Penske after all day of packing. One last goodbye to the house...

This picture is all the way from December 07, but I thought it was funny. Here is what Ryan would do...chill, relax, play, have fun, no worries. He is now on his mission looking back on these days thinking that they were great times. Ryan and the funny Kade doing their own thing...not talking, just chilling.Christmas 07 pictures that were lost until now! I couldn't stop laughing when this one came up...Kristin Rogers holding Tyler at the annual Rogers party.

Decorating sugar cookies at my parent's ward party. First taste of a cookie...so good.
Kayla's a rockstar model and is a blast to hang out with. I loved decorating cookies with her.
The Wiemer family walking around the Temple lights. I remember that it was so cold. I really miss that!

For Ellen and Steve's Christmas present we had all of the grandkids get together and get a picture done at Freestone Park. What a funny bunch of kids. 15 grandkids with 3 now on the way!
I had to add this picture in because Jeff seems to be doing the Zoolander Blue Steel face and well, Brody is just hating the puffy polar bear sweater.

Missionary letters

Elder Ryan Wiemer, my little brother, has been out on his mission for a whole week and a half and says it is very hard. Poor guy is hanging in there though. We found a website that allows you to type up a letter for a missionary who is currently in the MTC.
http://ldsmissionresources.org/?do=freeMtcMail
They will print it out and send it to them thru the mail for free. Pretty neat. If you know someone who is currently in the Salt Lake MTC it is worth doing. Ryan is and would probably love to get a letter from anyone. It does ask for departure date: his is Aug 19 and MTC box number: his is 181. I know it is hard for the guys (and gals) to leave for such a long time and they probably get pretty homesick.
As you have noticed there are no pictures :( because we are trying to set up our computer. I love to post cute pictures of Brody to brag how so adorable he is...so they will be coming soon!

We are sweating!!!!

It is so stinkin hot here in AZ, but are glad the trip is over. The 1000 mile trip was full of many adventures. I didn't take any pictures and now looking back on it I wish I would have. We spent 22.5 hours on the road total. We couldn't find a hotel room one of the nights until 1 AM and it was the most filthy place ever. (We were just glad we got to sleep) We got pulled over twice for the same thing, but if you get a warning in the same day they can't give you a ticket! Brody threw up for the first time in his little life all over Grandma Ellen. We did it though and are living with Jeff's parents in Gilbert until we find a house. House shopping really is fun though and we want to take our time and get a good deal. We are loving swimming and are ready for our many adventures in the near future!!!

The big move

Well, we have been packing like maniacs and will soon be leaving. Really soon. We are out of Midlothian on Wednesday. Jeff's parents are flying in tomorrow to help us pack and help us with take the 2 day of travel it takes to get home. I will post again when we get settled. AZ here we come!!! What an adventure this will be....