Kirtland, Ohio

We decided to drive 5 hours to Kirtland, Ohio this summer to tour the church history sights. We absolutely loved this trip!!

We camped for 2 nights at a state park near Kirtland. One night we chased a pack of racoons away because they were trying to eat our food!

Had to take the boys to the football hall of fame in Columbus, Oh!

Jeremiah and Josiah in the old saw mill.

My favorite part of the tour was learning the history behind the Newel K. Whitney store. This was where the school of the prophets met.

We learned how the pioneers made soap and other everyday items. They were truly amazing and we came home with a deeper love and respect for our pioneers!

QUICK RECAP!!

We celebrated Josiah's 3rd birthday on Derby Day with his friends. They had alot of fun playing Derby games!

Jeremiah and Jacob completed their baseball season in May.

NKOTB live!

On November 21st my dream came true. I have actually drempt of attending a New Kids On The Block consert again. When I heard the news that the New Kids were having a reunion tour, I purchased VIP tickets which included a meet and great and photo op. The consert was in Vancouver, BC where we saw them 18 years ago. I went with Camille, (next to me), and Aaron, and Brittany, (on either side of Donnie at the back). It was so amazing to talk with them, to hug them and laugh with them. I will never forget it!!

Let the consert begin!!

Camille, Brittany, and I posing with our VIP tickets before the show.

Natasha Beddingfield opened with "Pocket full of Sunshine," and "Feel the rain on my face."

The 5 babes rise from beneath the stage. This was our first glimps of them in consert.

I still cannot believe I met my favorite NKOTB!

We got special VIP parking and prepared these awesome posters for the consert. At the last minute we were told we were not allowed to take them in.

Here we show our love while waiting to get on the elevator. Thanks for making the posters Brittany!

Cam and I met because of NKOTB. We told Joe when we met him that 20 years ago Camille showed up in 5th grade with a big Joe pin. I introduced myself to her becase we had the NKOTB in common. We were instant friends!! Our friendship grew and we have many great memories. I am so thankful to have her as my friend.

Hello!!! I have 4th row!!! WWOOOOOWW!!

My sister Brittany with the Vancouver Canucks behind her.

The Vip tickets also included this blanket, a NKOTB mug and NK photo album. I was especially excited about the mug since I collect them!!

I could not have gone with a better group. We partied so hard. I didn't know Brittany and Aaron can really get down!

Danny, Donny, Jordan, Jon and Joe singing Hangin Tough.

Joe's voice made me melt. I had to aske Camille to pick me up off the floor.

Somebody pinch me. Please.

Jordan still has the moves. The NKOTB were very entertaining except for 2 songs that I didn't approve of. I wish they had checked with me first.

The following day

To top all that off, the following day I was able to see Irene. She had been at a vollyball tournament that morning and was getting ready to see the movie Twilight. That evening Dad, Tyson, Aaron and I had dinner at an Afgan resturaunt in Downtown Vancouver. Tyson took a helicopter over from Vancouver Island just to get together. What a trip!

Happy 9th Birthday Jacob!

Jacob turned 9 on Nov. 8th! For his birthday party we invited a bunch of his friends to the YMCA indoor soccor arena.

They had alot of fun playing dodgeball and flag football! But I think Jeremy had the most fun!

Here the kids are playing dogeball.

Josiah on the green watching the game.

Rebekah watching the game with me on the sideline.