We thought we would start up this family blog so as to keep friends and family updated. Sunday, January 2, 2011. So here I am again trying to update our blog more frequently! We were so blessed over the holiday to spend it all with family. We had a great time and was able to spend time with both families. While visiting grandma Sylvia and grandpa Dale she had us put our blog on her tool bar so she can look us up often. So grandma Sylvia this one is for you. We love you! Saturday, September 25, 2010.

Go Lakers, Beat the Suns. So this is an interesting series because we live in Phoenix but are Laker fans! I had to post a few pictures of the kids in their Laker gear. They had so much fun! Austin was in heaven.

Nate Boy Wonder and his Sidekicks. The amazing adventures of Nate, Lachelle, Kadon, Kyrie, and Piper. Saturday, January 30, 2010. The Boys at the Packard Reunion. Kadon spent most of his days playing on the banks of the river. He enjoyed hanging out with Uncle Jason. And he got a little bit funky at the family dance. Friday, January 29, 2010. The Girls at the Packard Reunion. Kyrie loved wading in the little creek.

Thursday, July 4, 2013. What a great time at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington DC last fall. The grand kids sure had a great time. Of course we did too. Posing in front of a woolly mamoth. Jana, Amma, Breyton and Evie. Amma using a teaching opportunity with Evie and Breyton. Saturday, January 19, 2013. Mormon Night at Oriole Park. Very enjoyable walk to the park after having a great dinner. Friday, August 31, 2012.

Monday, April 8, 2013. I just downloaded blogger to my phone. Maybe this will help me blog more often. Right now we are busy getting ready for baby! 5 weeks or less. We are so excited! Especially JT. Here is the latest belly pic. Posted by Jon and Bridget. Monday, January 7, 2013. This little guy is totally stoked to be a big brother! Posted by Jon and Bridget.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Jaffa Gate, western gate in the wall surrounding the Old City. The current wall has eight gates and was built by the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the early 1500s upon the remains of the ancient walls. Remains of the first wall that was built around Jerusalem at the time of King David. These remains are within the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. Steps leading up to what was the south wall of the Temple; the south wall was the main ent.