Spring Break in Boise

It was wonderful having the children home from Spring Break. Only Julie's children were out of school, but Rebecca, Kevin and Jadeyn joined us for a few days. We had wall to wall kids, but it was a delightful time. Sheri and Terry joined us as much as they could but with their kids in school and Michelle's play they didn't have as much time. We all attended Bye Bye Birdie in which Michelle played the lead role of Spanish Rose! She was awesome, amazing, and truly talented. Her lines were so fast and furious and involved. I can't imagine how she remember them all. We were very proud of her.

We had just celebrated a night of Hawaii with Jennie. We watched the movie "Hawaii" and had homemade ice cream. She has accepted schooling at BYU-Hawaii! She will leave in September and should have an incredible time. Fortunately, her aunt Kristi lives in Honolulu, so she shouldn't get too homesick, but it will give everyone the opportunity to visit her! We are so excited for her. It will be a wonderful experience going away to school! We love you Jennie!

Sheri, Julie and Rebecca had a blast going through all the things they had left behind and mostly took them home with them. But we still have more things to go through. With our remodeling almost finished, we want to send as much as we can to all the families to enjoy now. Terry and Jared and Justin went to pay 'army' with the paint balls games in Kuna while, Kevin and Dad went for a very long TR-6 ride. We thought they were lost they went so long. Then they came home only to go to the movies together. All the little children loved playing, dressing up, watching movies and creating things. It was fun to have 'boys' in the house, even tho they were tiny little ones. (Jonah and Jadeyn)

Each of the girls went over to see Grandma Johnson and spend time with her. She will be 93 this September and is very spry and cheery for her age. She appreciated so much having them all come. We missed Shelly and family for this visit but look forward to spending time with them in August when they will visit us.

Sheri & Terry Cole Family

The Cole Family
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This year has been a year of growing and changing for the Cole Family. We have had a lot of fun together, including a big family trip to Disneyworld, Florida. We decided it may be our last family trip with everyone all together so we asked the kids where in the world they would like to go, and they chose Disneyworld. We played there for a week, amazed at how hot and humid it can be, and then spend a second week on the beach with Grandma and Grandpa, playing in the waves. It was a wonderful time.

Terry is going into his 20th year as a Firefighter, Captain of his station for 11 years now. He enjoys his work, especially because of his great schedule when he gets to be home and doing the things he really wants to do. He went on a big trophy elk hunt this summer in Utah, which was a lot of fun, but didn't see anything big enough to bring home to rival "Ed the Dead Elk Head" already on our wall. He took Justin hunting and camping a lot this year, and they are having a great time together.

Sheri has still been enjoying being a stay at home mom and has realized your kids need you even more as they get older! She is continuing her part time window decorating business, painting various businesses around the valley for holidays, promos, etc. It's a great little job, working hours she chooses to work, and the money feels like it comes for free because painting is so much fun. She continues to stay busy with 3 callings, 2 of which she shared with Terry on Activities Committee for the ward and Dance Couple (in charge of Saturday Night Youth Dances) for the stake. Also, she is looking forward to finishing her Nursery Calling which they have promised will be over in December!

Jennie is enjoying her Senior year at Rocky Mountain High School and is living it up before entering the big bad real world. She continues to keep up her high GPA and has been busy filling out college applications for next year. She has narrowed her interests of study to either the field of Nursing or Dental Hygiene. She has been very busy this year working on the Yearbook Committee, and is sure to be seen over and over in this year's edition! In the Spring she plans to once again take her place as Number 1 Varsity Singles player for her team. Cross your fingers for no sprained ankle!

Michelle is a Junior and having a great time in the Drama world of high school. She is currently rehearsing for a play that will be performed next week by the Drama classes, and has just received 2 leading parts in the winter play, A Christmas Carol, which will come out in December. She is having a wonderful time in a new class offered this year, "Musical Theater," where she has discovered not only can she act, but she has a great singing-stage voice as well! Michelle also continues to improve her piano skills by practicing everyday, and this year has begun teaching 4 young piano students.

Justin started at Sawtooth Middle School this year and is a big 6th grader. He has adjusted to the idea of having 8 classes really well and is keeping up with good grades in all of them! His favorite classes are PE and World Civ. He has made a lot of new friends this year and will soon be joining the 12 year old Scouts and will become a Deacon. Justin has also enjoyed camping and hunting with Terry and loves the big outdoors. He continues to like Bionicles and wants to design toys for Lego when he grows up. That, or an artist. Or a chef, as he loves to experiment with new recipes and share them with our family.

Spring Break in Boise 09

After playing in the 43 degree very cold tennis class with grandpa here in Boise on Thursday, Michelle played her new song "Love At Home" It was a rendition that she played in Sacrament Meeting the week before.