Our Mackey Family

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Adams Campout in Heber, AZ- September 2012

My parents have a beautiful property in Heber, AZ. We decided to go camping on it for Labor Day Weekend. The boys love camping and had extra fun with their cousins. It was so relaxing and such a beautiful place.

❤️ I love this picture! How adorable are they!

Thursday, July 2, 2015

First Day of 1st Grade & Preschool -August 2012

This year Wes started 1st grade and all day school. He got to attend at the same Elementry School that I attended in 6th grade, Robson Elementry which is in the same neighborhood as my parents. His teacher Mrs. ----- is so awesome and ready to help Wes. In Oregon kindergarten was only a 3 hours a day and in Arizona its full day so Wes was a little behind. His teacher is helping him so much and he's starting to read!

Brad started his first year of preschool with 2 wonderful women from my ward growing up. Ms Christie and her assistant Ms. Joleen. Bradley loves going to preschool but won't talk to anyone while he's there. Silly boy.

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Kyson's 1st Haircut- July 7, 2012

Kyson finally had hair long enough to get a haircut. He did awesome even loved it because he got to hold a froggy and sit in a fun car. He looks so handsome with a fresh haircut.

Baby home with Daddy- July 2012

Here's a picture of Kyson from July 2012. This is what happens when you leave the baby home with daddy.

I thought the Facebook comments on this picture were too funny.

Summer 2012

The summer of 2012 was spent at Grandma and Grandpa Adams home. We moved from Portland back to Arizona in June, and lived with my mom and dad until October. During that time my parents had custody of my brothers 3 children (who were later adopted by a wonderful family). Needless to say it was a full crazy house but still lots of fun to be back around family.

We spent most of the summer swimming in the pool and hanging out with cousins.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Family Pictures - June 2012

We really wanted to take some family pictures before we left Portland. I wanted to remember the 4 years we spent there and how much our family grew while we were there. Plus its the most beautiful place on earth. The boys were more interested in exploring the locations than taking pictures but I think we were able to get some good ones thanks to our amazing photographer Kitta Bodmer.

Sunday, June 17, 2012

GRADUATION!!!!!

I can't believe we made it to this day! I'm so proud of Orrin and all his hard work.

We were able to have lots of family come and stay with us for his Graduation. Orrin's brothers Vernon and Jacob were able to fly in and stay with us for a few days. It was really fun for Orrin to have his brothers to hang with. I know it meant a lot to him to have them here.

Orrin's mom and his youngest brother and sister (sam & becca) also were able to come. They also brought some cousins with them (emily & steven).

Graduation was at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland. It was a fun venue and so beautiful inside.

During the graduation ceremony each graduate is hooded with the dental hood. You are able to have a mentor or family member who has been hooded before, hood you. Orrin's brother Jake had graduated a month before from dental school in Colorado so he was able to hood Orrin. I know it was really cool for Orrin to have his brother hood him.

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Pictures of the Dean & Orrin's Dental Bridge: Broadway

Jake & Vern

They had a nice reception for us after the graduation. They had blocked of the road next to the Concert Hall and had a nice lunch.

Orrin and his good friend from school Tyler (who also graduated but had already taken his gown off)

Orrin's mom

Kyson stayed in the auditorium for only about 20 mins and then wanted to leave. Emily and Vern took turns taking care of him. Emily and Ky had fun walking around down town and even shared an ice cream cone before he fell asleep. Thanks guys for your help with him. :0)