Charlotte

Charlotte is getting so big.  Dave was able to go to Denver on his way back to Utah.  He spent two days helping Sarah move.  He loved spending time with Sarah and seeing how big Charlotte is getting. He said she is a happy baby who loves to smile and make lots of noises.  She loves Sesame Street, especially when Elmo comes on.

Audri Smiles!

Audri's has started smiling.  So adorable!

Jonathan & Krista Visit

Jonathan and Krista Johnson, Zack's birth brother and sister came to visit.  Jonathan is 16, and Krista is 15.  They were adopted by a family in Safford, Arizona.  They hadn't seen each other for two years, so they were very excited.  They were also able to spend some time with their other two siblings, Tatum, age 11 and Zac, age 8 at their adoptive family's home in Cedar City.  They were able to do a lot of fun things during the week that they were here.  We enjoyed having them here.

Jonathan and Krista arrive!  We picked them up at the Las Vegas airport

We went on a hike to Kannaraville Falls.  Those who went:  Me (Chantel), Zack Markel, Juan Ochoa (Markel), Tanner Markel, Krista Johnson, Jonathan Johnson, Drake Hafen and Justice Hafen.  It was a great day.

Left to right - Krista, Justice, Zack, Jonathan.  Front:  Tanner, Drake and Juan

Jonathan climbs the waterfall

Tanner

Juan

Jonathan and Zack victoriously on top

Tanner's Turn

Now Drake gives it a shot

Success!

And there goes Justice

Zack, Krista and Jonathan

Justice and Zack

Back together again - Tatum, Krista, Zack, Jonathan and little Zac

Juan and Tanner and I went to Irmita's so that Juan could have some authentic Mexican Food

Krista and Zack

The boys - Jonathan, Zac and Zack

The girls - Tatum and Krista

Zack and Zac

Mom and Dad Come to Visit

Mom and Dad came to visit since we are back in Utah and close enough to do that.  So good to be close to family again.  We went to Mesquite and ate dinner at Peggy Sue's Diner.  It was very good and had live music that was fantastic.  It was lots of fun.

Sarah and Charlotte

We got to see Charlotte and Sarah for too short a time while we drove through Colorado.  She is getting so big.  I love being a Grandma.  I just wish we lived closer so that we could see her all the time.

The Big Move Back to Utah

Moving Back to Utah - June 2014

We had lots of great help from the neighbor kids.  We are going to miss them.

Zack, Ethan, Tyler, Juan and Fletcher

Cabo doesn't want us to leave him behind

My view for two very long days

Saying Good-bye is Never Easy

Saying good-bye to some of our friends in Rolla, Missouri

Michelle Boehme

Tanner's Friend Cadyn Boehme

Dave and I with Judd and Michelle Boehme - such great friends

William Fairbanks and Tanner

Looking Good

Juan and Zack all dressed up and ready for Church.  They look great!

Six Flags - St. Louis, Missouri

We went on one last trip to Six Flags before we move - we took Zack, Tanner and Juan and their friends, Tyler Dvorak and Ethan Collins.  It was a fun day.  The views are beautiful from the rides.

Juan Joins our Family

I picked up Juan in Arizona so that he can come and live with us.  We are looking forward to being able to adopt him soon.  It was hard for him to say goodbye to his grandparents and brothers.  It was a difficult decision about whether to live with us or stay with his Grandparents.  We are very blessed to be able to have him finally legally become our son.

Juan and his brother, Alex

Juan and his Grandma and Grandpa Cabral

Juan and his brother, Eric and his mom, Marta