Timpview High School Graduation

The Timpview High School Class of 2013

graduated May 29th at 7:00 p.m.

at Utah Valley University's

UCCU Center

What a special evening and definitely bittersweet for the parents.

I'm so proud of these two and all their hard work and accomplishments.

With all the jubilation of graduation though, a sinking sadness that they'll

be flying the nest in August to go to the University of Utah sits in my stomach.

Crazy how time seems to move more rapidly these days...

My now THREE college students

My favorite part of the night was when Hannah and Hilary walked out together, arm in arm, waving and smiling ear to ear. I didn't know they were going to be presented that way, but it just seemed natural--they have been through thick and thin together from the beginning.

The day was made even more special and memorable having both sets of grandparents attend:

Grandpa and Grandma Clark from Arizona and Grandpa and Grandma Snow.

I cannot quite put into words how much I love these beautiful girls of mine.

I am in awe daily that I get to be their mother. I am truly blessed!

Congratulations Hannah and Hilary!

Joyeux Anniversaire Julia!

My newest teenager celebrated her 13th birthday with a few close friends.

And in case it is not apparent enough,

we celebrated with a flair for all things French.

Merci beaucoup to Emily for helping plan,

preparing nearly everything and photographing the party.

Happy Birthday in French

Take home bags for the leftover pastries

Kneaders eclairs...the best!

I can't believe Julia is already 13! We love this teenager to pieces!

Senior Prom

Timpview High School Prom was this weekend.

Hannah and Hilary both went and had a great time

with their respective dates.

Hard to believe this is their last high school dance!

Thanks to Emily for being the photographer when their dates arrived! 

Here are a few...

Hannah

Hilary

Hannah's hair

Hannah and David Kitchen

Hilary and Josh Espinoza

Spring Break in Washington D.C.

A quick look at some of the fun we had this year over Spring Break
in Washington D.C.

Thanks to the Snows in Maryland for being superb hosts!

World War II Memorial

National Zoo

Lincoln Memorial

Washington Memorial

Dome of the Maryland State Capitol Building

Annapolis, Maryland

New Year

2013 is going to prove to be a year of formidable change in our family.

Emily is awaiting a mission call! The papers are submitted and now we wait...

Julia is going to be the only child at home come the end of the summer.

Three empty bedrooms in the house...hard to fathom.

Hilary and Hannah are anxiously anticipating high school graduation

and a future life as freshmen at the University of Utah.

First, I am so happy that I've got my Julia Jo at home for several more years!

Second, I knew this day would come in a flash, especially with two flying the nest at the same time.

Third, I am grateful I have my teaching gig. It may be hard to understand, but it keeps me busy and sane and selfishly fulfilled...it is my passion, my hobby if you will.

And last, but absolutely not least, once a mother, always a mother to these girls.

I'm eternally grateful to be called mother!

Long Weekend in Atlanta

The last weekend of October took Dan and me to Atlanta.

The  iPhone photos don't do our weekend justice but it is documented nonetheless.

We went to the Atlanta Aquarium in midtown and it didn't disappoint.

I could have sat in front of the enormous glass display for hours watching the sharks and fish,

 but we had a schedule to keep.

 I personally favor the Beluga Whales. They are quite flirtatious and

interactive for aquatic life.

Next stop, the New World of Coke...our kids personal favorite.

The place is brand new since we moved and it is always fun.

 We took in the new 4-D movie geared toward the younger crowd.

 Something new this trip was visiting the Atlanta History Museum in

the Buckhead area of the city. Right in the middle of urban Atlanta is a

less known wooded oasis that hosts an old farm from the mid 1800's and 

a mansion from the early twentieth century.

The weather and foliage were absolutely perfect.

We wandered through the indoor and outdoor exhibits, amazed that 

we walked on former Civil War battlefields.

We ventured down memory lane (Missendell Lane actually) to drive by our old house.

Oh man, such wonderful memories we have here. Hard times for sure with such a major move and a young family in tow, but also some of the best years of our lives.

Thanks Witkins for a fun evening in Peachtree Corners!

Jacob and Joseph Winters

 We had to attend the BYU vs. Georgia Tech football game. We met up with 

dear friends and loved seeing so many familiar faces from the Roswell Stake.

The setting was beautiful and cheering with the minority group was a lot of fun.

I have to admit that Dan had to twist my arm to go so far for such a quick trip, especially after

being gone every weekend in October. However, it was well worth it and I can't wait to visit again.

St. George Weekend

The weekend after Fall Break, Dan and I, along with Emily and Julia

headed to St. George for the Edward Hunter Snow Family Reunion.

The prelude to the main event on Saturday, was a beautiful program

in the St. George Tabernacle honoring Dan's great grandfather, 

Edward Hunter Snow. Renowned historian, Thomas Alexander,

was one of the speakers Friday who highlighted the countless contributions Edward Snow

 made to Southern Utah, particularly the modernization of the area

and the creation of Dixie College and Southern Utah University to name a few.

 Above is a photograph of Julia Josephine Snow, for whom my Julia is named.

Our Julia was the only person asked to stand during Thomas Alexander's remarks 

in the Tabernacle because she is the only namesake of Edward's mother.

The photograph above is of Sarah Hannah Snow for whom Hannah is named.

She is Edward Hunter's wife and an amazing person in her own rite. Along with every

outstanding man is an equally outstanding woman. 

This holds true in Edward and Hannah's case as well.

No trip to St. George is complete without going through Snow Canyon. 

I never tire of the red rocks and endless views.

The only people missing this trip were Hilary and Hannah.

They had inadvertently asked dates to Sadie Hawkins the same weekend.

Needless to say, they had the BEST time with these guys.

Sadie's Goes Eighties was the theme and boy, they make the decade look good!