My Dad has a birthday this month. I am so proud of my Dad and all he accomplishes in his life. I love him so much. He grew up on a farm in Louisiana and they worked hard growing sugar cane and cooking it into syrup. His life was never easy but he was never afraid to work hard. He has worked hard for his kids all of his life. Once when Mike and I tried to open our own business he worked hard day after day for a few years just for us and never took a dime or a paycheck. I feel I owe my Dad the world. He would do anything for any of his kids and his neighbors and friends. He is true and loyal to his fellow man. He taught me to be honest and love God. When he dropped me off at BYU to go to college, he told me I would be alright if I just remembered to pay my tithing. When He had his 80th Birthday, his advice to everyone was "don't to things your way....do things God's way". I hope he knows this he is my favorite hero. Love you Dad and Happy Birthday.

Mason Michael

Lea has a Birthday in August as does her brother Mason and cousin, Joey. Lea is as sweet as candied apples and full of love, and joy. Mason is so smart he can calculate any numbers you give him faster than your calculator can. He is fun to be with. Joey has a special Birthday as he turns 12 this year. He plays the piano like Mozart himself and does magic tricks and still pulls funny faces. We miss these August Grandchildrn and send our love.

Steve did a concert last friday night and it was great! It was also fun to see Trent play the drums and Scott play the bass guitar. They are all so talented!! It was too bad they didn't have Bob with them because He also plays the guitar. Sorry, just being a proud mom.

Scott playing bass at concert. He did so awesome and we can't believe how talented he is.

Happy Birthday Jeni , we wish we could have been with you on your Birthday!!!!

Jeni and Kaye and Scott have birthdays in July. Horray for July Birthday People!!! Jen is our spiritual ancor in our family and we don't know what we would do without her. Likewise, Scott is many times our right hand and always there to help with household projects. We miss him since he got his own apt. last month. Horray for Jeni and Scott.

WOW! for those that don't live in Missouri I just have to do some rubbing in. :) ha ha Dad , Mom, Grandma Rae, Grandpa Fred, Karla, Jess., Scott, Steve, Trent, Pagelynn,Emma and I oh ya and winnie rented a house on the lake Thursday- Saturday. We had a GREAT view, Fireworks beaming off the lake in the backyard and a camp fire to roast mellows on Yummy! The weather was great besides rain on saturday but hey nothing to compalin about since the water was like takin a bath, what more could you want??


Hard to see but this is all of us minus G&G Ficklin enjoying our camp fire.


Trent,Pagelynn and I floating in the Bath water. We all floated for like 2 hours or so.
Jess.,Karla and Scott floating
Grandma ficklin and Karla watchin a movie after lunch or dinner can't remember
Scott tanin after playing in the warm lake water(did I already say that?) . ha ha ha you have to click on these pictures to get a good view of them.

Some of the cute words Pagelynn says!

Pagelynn has a bithday in June. She has always acted older than her age, trying new things and always learning something new. She is a joy to have around. I am sure she will continue to amaze us at two years old as she has at one, horray for Pagelynn!

Bob and Elise have birthdays in april. Bob is a thoughtful person always doing for others. Elise is sweet and friendly and already has a deep love for her Savior and following his example.

We had a new addition to our family. Emma Kay was born on the 26th of March. She weighed 6 lbs and 1 oz. We are so excited to have her in our little family. Pagelynn is a great big sister and i cant wait to see how they grow up together.

We enjoyed visiting Utah and attending Gage's baptism.
What a special day! Gage, we love you so much!

Steve had a Birthday on the 8th of Feb. He is in Nashville recording songs and has an opportunity to perform his music in the community. We all miss him. He is a fun and talented person. Horray for Steve!