Today was a special day. There have been alot of firsts in our family, first baby, first missionary, first kidney transplant (:) ), first wedding, first grandchild, first college graduate, first teenage grandchild (with excellent driving skills), etc, etc. Now first Bishop! We are truly blessed and thank our Heavenly Father for all our blessings. We surely do not feel worthy but we do have a firm testimony of a loving Heather Father, his son Jesus Christ who made the ultimate sacrifice for us and for the young 14 year old that sought the truth and has blessed our lives by restoring the gospel for us Also, most importantly, we have a testimony of eternal families and that if we live worthy and serve the Lord with all our might and strength we will be together forever. What a blessing and goal to strive for!!

Grandma and Grandpa

We were fortunate to be there for this special event in Joe and Marian's life.

Joe, Marian, Joey, and Lyra

After Joe was set apart as Bishop.

Bishop Joseph Tyne Hayman

Ordained as a High Priest May 17, 2009 in Coldwater, Michigan by his father, Norman Tyne Hayman Jr. Then set as apart as Bishop of the Coldwater Michigan Ward in the Kalamazoo Michigan Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Indianapolis 500 Mini - Marathon 2009

Today, I completed a half marathon (13.1 miles) with Jessica, Sara, Rita, and Pam. Jessica and Sara ran the whole race and Rita, Pam, and I walked it. I was excited that I did it and even ran the last quarter of a mile to the finish line! I felt stronger than I expected. Thanks to everyone for doing it with me.

Rita and I walking in after we finished!

Jessica and I... Jessica finished in 2 and a half hours! I was soooooooo proud of her.

My West Point Girls

The whole gang (minus Sara)

Thanks Emmie and Sara it was nice to actually have some family with me like my other West Point friends. Just glad none of my grandchildren have had to live the neonatal intensive care life. Do you remember being there, Jared?? Been there, done that. Do not want to again!
I LOVE ALL YOU GUYS. ALL MY CHILDREN ARE SPECTACULAR PARENTS AND THE GRANDKIDS WHAT CAN I SAY THEY ARE JUST AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

Here is the March of Dimes pictures. I already wrote a note but it is at the bottom of the pictures. I need major lessons with doing this. What a good day! Hopefully, it will be just as rain free but not as windy and hot as today next week for the BIG ONE. I guess I am wanting the perfect day.

Today was the March of Dimes walk for Babies. Sara and Emmie joined me. It was so fun. And Emmie was soooooooooo good and seemed to enjoy it. My friends have an adopted grandchild that was premature so we walked on her team, Izzy Stars. It was a great day.

Chillin' At Uncle Rodger & Aunt Jennifer's

Lyra May and Joey...

One For Grandma...

Last Thursday I went to visit Jessica and family. It was a beautiful day so we went to the zoo. We had alot of fun. Easton was on a mission the moment we got to the zoo. I can not believe we did not get a picture of his favorite animal....................THE CHOO CHOO TRAIN. Thanks to Jess we got in a bit cheaper she told them 1 adult, 1 child, and 1 SENIOR!!!!!!!!!!! Not quite but the girl gave me the senior rate anyway. Nice way to bruise my ego, Jess.