Raising Kids in a new era.

Tyla riding her new "birthday bike".  She is such a sweetie.  She loves sports, school, piano, guitar, and animals.

The BIGDOG Bryson #88.  Going in for a QB sack lunch.

McKay getting ready to do a rappel in Bluejohn Canyon.  Great student, athlete, and kid.

Beau, a week before he left to serve in the Boston, MA mission. 

Tennison.

Well I was watching Bill O'Reilly on TV.  He was talking about some Asian lady (Yale Proffesor) who wrote a book, "Confessions of a Tiger Mom",  whatever the hell that is, but anyway,  Bill was saying that it is alright for kids to have fun and enjoy life.  Tiger Mom apparently makes her kids study for several hours, demanding straight A's, then they are required to practice their music instruments each day as well.   Bill was saying, "My parents were just hoping for me to graduate."  Me and Julie started to laugh as we were both thinking of Bryson.  He is the third child of five and he is awesome.  He doesn't focus as much as he should on school BUT- you need a computer fixed, need something sold, need a block, a basket, a catch?  Well, he is your man.   Now on to TYLA,  she is the youngest of five and the only daughter.  It is common practice for me to come home from work and hear her playing the piano or her guitar.  She even plays on Saturdays and Sundays, it is peaceful to hear her playing.    Back to Bill O'Reilly, he says, "Look at me now, I have a Harvard education, I have a great job."   Sooooooooo,  parents,  it is OK for kids to fail.  Just make sure they get back up and continue on.