Easter 2008

This year Sarah had a big influence on
how we celebrated Easter. Although,
normally we do the traditional Easter
bunny stuff on Saturday, we decided
to wait for Sean and Sarah to come down.
Sarah has many fond memories of Easter
growing up. What she said was so family
oriented in bringing family together that
we decided to build on those memories.
Sean and Sarah came down for church
services, we had a turkey dinner and watched
a movie on the life of the Savior. Afterwards, Sean
and I hid eggs. Then with lots of pushing and
dashing, Seth, Bria, Sarah, and, yes, Lupe
hunted for eggs in our front yard.

It was a great day!

Our newest family member: Coda

We adopted Coda when her owners could not take care of her like they should. They have a special needs child and it wasn't a good companion. Although, she was free we have had in to see the veterinarian for some sores. So instead of being free, she has cost me approximately $200. she's wearing an old sweatshirt of Seth's to keep from licking the wounds on her leg. They wanted her to wear one of those lampshades and I said no. It's torture for a dog. They can't eat or drink and they always run into things. No thanks!

She is very playful and likes to play with our other female, Chloe. They are within a year of each other. Chester, still going strong after chemotherapy, has let her know that it is nice to have her but he doesn't want to play. He has made his point by pinning her down (not hurting her).

Walking three Boxer dogs and Joy's dachshund all at once is sometimes a challenge; especially, for Lupe. Coda is getting used to being walked. We think she was kept in a kennel for most of the day.

Bria and High School Soccer

This is what happened when Bria collided with one of her own players in a soccer game. They both went to head a ball and bumped heads. A different girl was playing the sweeper position. The girl who normally plays sweeper was out and had she been in this probably wouldn't have happened. The regular sweeper and Bria have played soccer together for years and they know what the other is going to do without speaking to each other.

Nevertheless, Bria had a good season and was able to play in the last game of the season against the number one seed in the semifinals of the playoffs (they were seeded fourth). They lost to a very well coached team.

The Orange Fight

What happens when a Scout Leader and a Boy Scout

fight over an orange? You have a duel.

Just some fun!

Aint she sweet!

He can't be bluffing, he has all of the cards!

Dog eared fun!

Pillow for pillow!

Puffy cheeks! Wisdom teeth were pulled. Ouch!


My cheeks puff out too, when I do this!

Winter Formal 2007

Bria went to the high school winter formal with a sophomore!

He is just a friend. She has never gone to a formal with the same person. Each boy was someone different. She does not and has never steady dated anyone. To make the dress more modest she had a short lengthed, long sleeved dark sweater for her shoulders.

Just for a smile!

The following are pictures of the pets of the Todd Family of Lemoore, CA.

What are you looking at?

This is my happy face!

I'm hungry, too.

A dog's life. .

... until you get rear ended!

Do you mind if I lie down here and put my legs up?

Guard dog?

Hey, I'm not your pillow!!!

Blanket hog!

Get that camera and flash out of my face!