Coincidences?

Coincidences? Do things just happen or do things happen because of a greater purpose or plan? I find coincidences interesting such as when you run into someone you knew many years ago while you are on vacation in a place neither of you live, how you may be in a certain place at a certain time for a certain reason, or how history sometimes repeats itself. These are four coincidences that I find interesting---

Our first two children were boys born thirteen months apart and we lived in Utah. Our daughter's first two children were boys born thirteen months apart and they live in Utah.

Rick married a girl from Idaho he met in Utah. Our oldest son married a girl from Idaho he met in Utah.




My mother's second son and his wife had twins. He was serving in the Air Force and living on base at the time. Our second son and his wife had twins. He is in the Air Force and living on base.

AND.....

Rick married the youngest child in a family of nine children and our youngest son married the youngest child in a family of nine children.

Everyone has their space!

Everyone has their space that they call their own. Well this is my little space at Westside (it is little!!!). But, I actually have my own desk (cubby) to call my own! We have some great kids (ninth and tenth graders) we are working with this year. Most of them are very responsible and don't need any help-a big difference compared to last year. I have come to love working with teenagers. I think that we adults don't give most of them as much credit as we should. Alot of them are basically good kids trying to muddle through all the junk from today's society. It's been fun to see the growth and changes in the kids I have worked with as 9th graders three years ago to the seniors they are this year! Not all have changed for the better but it makes it worthwhile when you see those that are achieving and moving forward.

Looking at our little corner.

Happy 3rd Birthday, Kaiden

Today, September 15th, is Kaiden's birthday. It's hard to believe that he is already three. He was only nine months old when Jason and Lacey moved here. What a fun and cute grandson he is! We love his little cheers of "Grandpa, Grandpa" when he sees Rick. He sure reminds us of Jason as a little boy. We want to wish him Happy Birthday. We love you!

Happy 1st Birthday, Cooper

Today, September 14th is Cooper's first Birthday! Cooper is a busy, active little one year old with a twinkle in his eyes and the cutest little smile. Grandpa and Grandma Boggess hope he has a great first birthday with lots of cake and fun presents. We love you!

Carter and Keegan's Blessing

Last weekend, we were able to go to Colorado Springs for Carter and Keegan's blessing. It has been wonderful to see the happiness that these two little guys have brought into the life of Matthew and Katie. We are grateful for the opportunity that we had to share the day with them.

Rick meeting Carter (top) and Keegan (bottom) right after we arrived.

Matthew, Katie and Boys

Carter and Keegan

The Hoiland family

The Boggess side

Happy 1st Birthday, Maddison!!!

Today, Sept. 3rd, is our granddaughter, Maddison's 1st Birthday! She is the cutest little girl with beautiful eyes and the sweetest smile! We hope that she has a fun birthday!

We love you very much,

Grandpa and Grandma