Happy Birthday Micah.

Micah turned 9 today. YEAH.

He is very happy to be able to watch transformers tonight.

Happy Birthday Micah we love you.

Prom 2009

Tori went to Prom with Evan Frankovitz. He is a wonderful young man.

The theme this year was "A Night at the Oscars". As you can see by the picture Evan thought the tickets would be better if they went through the washing machine.

A fun evening. You're such a beautiful princess Tori.

Callie's Graduation

Callie Graduated top of her class Saturday May 9, 2009, from dental hygiene school.

Callie's classic dimples.

Aaron and Callie.

Congrats on a job well done Callie!

Modest Prom

Our Stake has a modest prom every year with 3 or 4 other stakes. They come from Kirtland, Pittsburg, Cleveland, and I'm not sure where. Anyways, it was alot of fun. Here are some of the pics of it.




This is Tori and her best friend Kristen from the stake. She is so fun and they have alot of fun together. She lives in Canton. They have fun together every time we have a stake activity.

Tori and this kid won a dance competition. He was really a good dancer and Tori followed along real well.

This is Tori, Suzettes friend?, and Suzette a cute girl from the ward.

Tori and her friend Wes from the Stake. He is really alot taller than her. He squatted for the picture.

Our cute Stake president and his wife. President Center. His wife is soooooo fun.

My friend Kirsten from the ward and her husband Kurt.

Tori and her friend Chad from the Stake.

Suzette.

Kody and Tessa. Kody is in our ward. He is an amazing musician and he is going to BYU this summer. We will really miss him. He plays the piano very well. Kirsten and Kurt are his parents.



Well that's all for now folks. Hope you have a wonderful sleep.

Later,

Darla

Aaron received his mission call

Aaron's mission call came Saturday morning and we were all shocked. (espesially Aaron. It was just sent in on March 25) We weren't expecting it until next week.
Aaron decided he needed to brush his teeth before he opened it. (we were all excited about that) He brushed his teeth and then he decided that maybe he should get cleaned up first. (he was going with the missionaries between conference sessions) Then he decided maybe he wanted to open it by himself first. So, he brushed his teeth, went in a room by himself for awhile (seemed like forever), then he came out and said he was going to clean up and would open it for the rest of us at 1:00. We were all so antsy I am sure we have no idea what was said in morning conference.

Here is Aaron all cleaned up to read his call to those of us who were waiting on pins and needles. (especially his dad)

When the awaited time came, there were about 5 or 6 phones with people on them and Aaron opened and read it.

Everyone wanted to talk to Aaron, (I am sure he had no idea who he was talking to and on what phone who was on.) this is only about half of the phones he was handed at one time.

He finished reading the rest of the letter and it was absolutely beautiful. We look forward to him being able to serve in the California, Anaheim, Spanish speaking mission. He reports to the MTC, June 24.

What a happy proud pappa.

Good job Aaron!

WE LOVE YOU!!!



PS. I have no idea how to turn the pictures the right way. I'd love some help if any one knows.

Gardening

Thank you David for the post yesterday. I love to be outdoors. I try every year to have a garden. Last year I had everything graphed out on paper where I was going to plant it. I had my starts growing, (the same kind of thing I do every year) however, I was fortunate to be able to go to Utah to paint with Lisa and prepare for Talisha and Marks wedding. It was fun. (The garden suffered miserably) The tomatoes and basil were delicious, thanks to the Ohio moisture. they survived.
This year I actually started and transplanted (how amazing is that, my first transplant)my tomotoes. I am really excited for May so the cute little puppies can go outside in the garden. (everyone will be happy to not have that grow light on and plants in the kitchen)
Saturday David, (the wonderful) made me some boxes so I could actually have a square foot garden this year! I am so excited. I have been reading and making notes and I even charted out where to plant the plants.(again) Yesterday we moved the boxes to their place of residency in the yard (it was tricky trying to find places we could get the most sun here in OH) This weekend David is going to help me put the dirt in them (I can hardly wait) Then walla! hopefully in a few weeks I will be taking pictures of some gorgeous plants in them.
I can hardly wait for the harvest and the home made pizza!

These are the adorable little transplants growing to be put into the garden in another month. YEAH!

These are the two small boxes David made. We are in the process of leveling them and preparing them for the fill.

This is the large box. If you notice that beautiful morning sun peeking through. (It is always such a delight) Also, the hydrangea plant, (my favorite since I was a little girl in New Zealand) I am really happy we have that.

It's a beautiful day in Ohio, so I must go for now. I need my vitamin D. So I will send you more later.

Much love,

Darla

PS. I forgot to tell you that David (Bro Pack) and I went to the Presidents ball this weekend. (they have it every year here. the stake has a dinner and a dance at the galaxy.) We danced the night away. (at least a couple hours)

Darla has us into square-foot gardening. I should say it's more like square-yard gardening. I have only seen her this happy since her last paint-job!! Anyway, we plan on having cantalope and other big stuff dangling from vines and 6 feet off the ground. Plenty of veggy's for the whole-wheat pizza's. And trust me, try our pizzas and you'll be a regular kind of guy/gal!