Rowdy's a texter!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This photo is one of my new favorites but is was a mistake. We were both taking pictures of our favorite poser and i took mine first and got right in the way as Celeste took hers. I think it was a good mistake.

Kodi and Degan

Well since we might be moving, I think Christmas might come in Jan. Ha ha. Kidding! We are trying to keep it small though, just in case.

• My mom got Kodi Lynn a baby from American Girl, so if you want she could use accessories.
• They both need clothes, and shoes. size 2t and 12 months, shoe size 6 and 1
• Movies are always a hit.

Thanks!

Bobby's wish list (or lack there of)

He wants nothing this year. I vote we get him things from my list :) He he he! Really though he needs a new black backpack. Sorry for the very little help. We all know Bobby, he'll love anything you get him.

Tiffany's Wish List

1. Magazine subscriptions (family fun and parents are good)
2. Candles, clean scents
3. MAC
4. gift cards are always nice
5. Classic tall Uggs in black or chocolate, size 7.
6. Calendar (Letti...!)
7. Scrapbook stuff, paper, stickers, sizzix, etc.
8. Anything homemade with pictures would be nice

Rowdy starts to laugh

This is a little old but cute

Garrett's Wish List

Dear Santa
1.I want a PS2 game ThrillVille off the Rails
2.I want a remote control car
3.I want some baseball cards
4.I want a children's cookbook
5.I want a the game Life twists-in turns
6.I want a baseball glove
7.I want a 1 pair of church shoe's
8.I want tickets to go see i am a legend
9.I want a the game monopoly {new version}
10.I want a new scooter
11.I want a Pac Sun jacket
12.I want some more shorts {jeans}
13.Gift card to Best Buy card
14.I want a basketball and football

Chase's Wish List

Dear Santa,
1. Wii game (Mario strikers charged)
2. stealth red and black bat
3. new peewee sized football
4. game of life twists and turns
5. new game of monopoly
6. ten-eighty ramps
7. new basketball
8. some more wiffle balls
9. more plaid shorts
10. bean bags for my room
11. Nerf 20 shot gun
12. ipod nano
13. more black ankle socks
14. hot Cheetos puffs (2 big bags)
15. portable mini pump
16. Wii game(Mario party8)
17. tickets to I am legend


18. iPhone
19. a bee bee gun(machine gun)
20. a mini hoop(metal)
21. Weird Al Yankovic CD
22. 2 more Wii remotes
23. season tickets to angels
24. new black and red wade shoes(basketball)
25. gas powered motor scooter
26.new fly pen
27.a new bigger bike
28.a supersoaker water gun
29.newshoes(any skatebrand)

Pictures From Texas

Doing the Shark Dance.

Grayson loved Papa. He kept doing going up to him to give him a hug.

The Wii was a big hit in Texas. There were even a few that woke up sore the next morning from boxing and bowling.

Bobby torturing the kids as usual but I don't think the kids mind too much.

All five of the boys. They are getting so big. This was a difficult task trying to get all of them to look at the camera. Especially Miles that boy does not like to sit still.


Lynda rocking Livee and Rowdy.

When Sydney put her hair up Grayson could not stop looking at it.

I love the way that Carys is looking at Kaidee in this picture.

Dancing cousins

Grayson wasn't liking the kisses from Chase very much.

Aunt Jill has been tagged!

1. Hot chocolate or hot apple cider? Hot Chocolate - all flavors mint, orange, raspberry, candy cane, etc.
2. Turkey or Ham? Turkey definitely!!
3. Do you get a fake or real cut it yourself Christmas tree? I love real trees, but I can't seem to find one that has the little lights already growing out of it :0)
4. Decorations on the outside of your house? Yes, but I'm not very creative with it. I would love suggestions.
5. Snowball fights or sledding? Sledding (tubing as we Utahns call it) is a blast up at Sundance when you have a really tall hill, a lot of people, and a really big jump at the bottom!!
6. Do you like hanging around the fireplace? Yes, especially the one in my bedroom - it's quite romantic
7. Do you enjoy going shopping? Yes - I love crowds. Weird, I know!
8. Favorite Christmas song? Silent Night & Let Him In (Forgotten Carols)
9. How do you feel about Christmas movies? There just isn't enough time to watch them all each year. I love them all!
10. When is it too early to start listening to Christmas music? Before Thanksgiving - I like to keep them as a special part of the year
11. Stockings before or after presents? Before always!
12. Carolers? I love to go caroling in the snow on the back of a wagon and listening to them as well
13. Favorite memory about Christmas time? I love how my family has an FHE where we all bear our testimonies to each other.
14. What is your favorite Christmas book or story? I love the original Christmas story and The Christmas Box
15. What do you do after presents and dinner? I like to quilt and watch Christmas movies
16. What is your favorite holiday smell? Cinnamon & nutmeg
17. Ice skating or walking around the mall? I love to people watch at the mall during Christmas
18. Favorite Christmas tradition? Watching Christmas Vacation after decorating the tree is just one, but I have many traditions that I love!
19. Favorite part about winter? I hate the cold, but I love warming up! :0)
20. Ever Been kissed under the Mistletoe? You bet! Many times!

just me

Hello all! Letti, I guess you wanted me to post something, but you could go almost anywhere to get something prettier! I have loved checking out the Bowler blog, and keeping up with your family news. I think this is the greatest way to share. Love you! Aunt Pam

1. Hot chocolate or hot apple cider? I don't really care for either.
2. Turkey or Ham? Turkey is for Thanksgiving
3. Do you get a fake or real cut it yourself Christmas tree? Real. No fake X-mas for us!
4. Decorations on the outside of your house? Of course! They have been up all year! Thanks Craig!
5. Snowball fights or sledding? Sledding. No tears if you do it right.
6. Do you like hanging around the fireplace? Love it!
7. Do you enjoy going shopping? If I'm kid free!
8. Favorite Christmas song? Silent Night.
9. How do you feel about Christmas movies? Yup!
10. When is it too early to start listening to Christmas music? um before Thanksgiving... if you start to early it's just not the same.
11. Stockings before or after presents? Before!
12. Carolers? As long as I'm not one of them.
13. Favorite memory about Christmas time? Christmas Eve at Grandma Lil's house.
14. What is your favorite Christmas book or story? I can't remember the name... But it's about the couple that sold their prize possessions to give the perfect gift!
15. What do you do after presents and dinner? Go to all of the houses in the family, Shannon's Dad's Nan's & Letti's.
16. What is your favorite holiday smell? That fresh Christmas tree smell.
17. Ice skating or walking around the mall? Pass both are to crowded.
18. Favorite Christmas tradition? Still to early to tell. Going on year two with the kids.
19. Favorite part about winter? Fireplaces
20. Ever been kissed under the mistletoe? No! :(

can't stop laughing!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9628050164

Am I The Only One....

.......who wants something for Christmas? Come on post your lists! That includes you Mom, Darian, Amelia, Tad, Celeste, Cody, Lynda, Craig, DAD!!!!!!!, Sydney,Chase, Garrett, Paige, Zoe, Tiffany, Bobby, Grandpa Doc.

Letti - I love the new little poem you put under the title!

Chloe's Letter to Santa

I thought that this was so cute and I had to share. She wrote this on her blog.
Dear Santa,
What ard you givong to me? I want a gutor, pupe, cid macup, big play car, I want herspra. I dun so gud. Am I on the notlst or I im on the gud list. love Chloe


givong - giving
Pupe - puppy
cid macup - kid makeup
herspra - Hairspray (DVD)
notlst - naughty list
gud - good

zoe's survey

1. Hot chocolate or apple cider? hot chocolate. hot hot with marshmallows
2. Turkey or Ham? ham
3. Do you get a fake or real cut it yourself Christmas tree? fake because then you don't have to go in the cold and buy one
4. Decorations on the outside of your house? yes, Christmas lights and Santas and snowmen
5. Snowball fights or sledding? sledding, because then you can like zig-zag or go whatever which way
6. Do you like hanging around the fireplace? yes, cause if your toes or your back are really cold then, just sit there for a while and you'll be warm
7. Do you enjoy going shopping? yes
8. Favorite Christmas song? Away in a manger
9. How do you feel about Christmas movies? Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
10. When is it too early to start listening to Christmas music? when it's like April 5th or something
11. Stockings before or after presents? before
12. Carolers? yes
13. Favorite memory about Christmas time? the stockings
14. What is your favorite Christmas story? Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
15. What do you do after presents and dinner? go to our relatives houses and open presents from them
16. What is your favorite holiday smell? cookies
17. Ice skating or walking around the mall? ice skating
18. Favorite Christmas tradition? going to our relatives houses
19. Favorite part about winter? you getta play in the snow
20. Ever been kissed under the mistletoe? umm - I don't know

My Wish List

The new dirt Devil Kurv in Chocolate Brown




I want to start putting hot rollers in Chloe's hair




I would Love a new pair of Ugg's in Black (size USA 5)



Photoshop (This is more of what I want right now)




Photoshop (this is my dream gift but not until I become a professional)

ipod ( This is a dream gift not a must have)

Sewing Machine (a good metal one it can be a used one)

Broadway show (Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, Little Mermaid)http://disney.go.com/theatre/#home

Clothes

paige's survey

1. Hot chocolate or apple cider? hot chocolate with a lot of chocolate and creamer
2. Turkey or Ham? turkey
3. Do you get a fake or real cut it yourself Christmas tree? real - they smell good
4. Decorations on the outside of your house? yes, like Christmas lights, and those big blow-up things
5. Snowball fights or sledding? sledding
6. Do you like hanging around the fireplace? yes, cause when it's really cold, it feels really good
7. Do you enjoy going shopping? of course, for clothes, shoes and presents
8. Favorite Christmas song? hip-hop reindeer
9. How do you feel about Christmas movies? i like elf
10. When is it too early to start listening to Christmas music? halloween
11. Stockings before or after presents? before
12. Carolers? yes, i like their music
13. Favorite memory about Christmas time? eating biscuits and gravy for breakfast and opening presents
14. What is your favorite Christmas story? when Jesus was born - the Christmas story
15. What do you do after presents and dinner? we play with our presents
16. What is your favorite holiday smell? biscuits and gravy and hot chocolate
17. Ice skating or walking around the mall? walking around the mall
18. Favorite Christmas tradition? on Christmas eve - going to Grandma Bowlers house
19. Favorite part about winter? Christmas and the snow
20. Ever been kissed under the mistletoe? of course not!

Christmas Wish Lists . . .

I have an idea . . . would everyone be willing to post their Christmas wish list? You could list anything and everything you would love to receive. Random things, expensive things, simple things, homemade things, collection things, thoughtful things . . . Make your list long to make it easier for all.
You list, we comment. Of course you would have to promise (on your honor, pinkie swear, stick a needle in your eye, etc.) to not look at the comments attached to your wish list. That way we could discuss gifts behind your blog (different than behind your back), like "do you want to go in on?" or "what did you get her?" or "do you know where I could find that?"
The lists would help me, I know they would help Darian, and of course Santa will be grateful too!
What do you think?

Ymom

I've been tagged

1. Hot chocolate or hot apple cider? Hot Chocolate
2. Turkey or Ham? Turkey
3. Do you get a fake or real cut it yourself Christmas tree? I love real trees
4. Decorations on the outside of your house? Yes, I love Christmas lights
5. Snowball fights or sledding? I love both, but sledding is more fun
6. Do you like hanging around the fireplace? Yes
7. Do you enjoy going shopping? Yes
8. Favorite Christmas song? Silent Night
9. How do you feel about Christmas movies? Love them
10. When is it too early to start listening to Christmas music? Before Thanksgiving
11. Stockings before or after presents? Before
12. Carolers? Love them, but we don't get them
13. Favorite memory about Christmas time? Too many to say, but I loved seeing Cael's face last Christmas
14. What is your favorite Christmas book or story? The Polar Express
15. What do you do after presents and dinner? Put together Cael's new toys
16. What is your favorite holiday smell? Fires in the fireplace
17. Ice skating or walking around the mall? Ice skating, but I've only been once before; malls are too crowded
18. Favorite Christmas tradition? Christmas Eve pj's
19. Favorite part about winter? Cuddling up and the wonderful feelings all around
20. Ever Been kissed under the Mistletoe? I don't think so

You probably thought I wouldn't respond, but . . .

1. Hot chocolate or hot apple cider? Hot Carmel Apple Cider from Starbucks, YUM!! (thanks, Joy)
2. Turkey or Ham? Turkey (Ymom special, thanks, Sis)
3. Do you get a fake or real cut it yourself Christmas tree? Fake, but it comes with the lights already on it and the lights are very real (sorry Tad, but you didn't like the C.B. Christmas trees either)
4. Decorations on the outside of your house? Rob puts them up, red, red, green, red, red, green...
5. Snowball fights or sledding? Sledding makes me laugh the hardest and laughing's my favorite.
6. Do you like hanging around the fireplace? Yes, especially the great big one at the lodge, with all of you there (Thanksgiving 2008).
7. Do you enjoy going shopping? No, but I like the results of shopping! And I don't babysit for shoppers either, for daters, yes, shoppers, no.
8. Favorite Christmas song? Most every song on the Christmas CD Letti made for us a few years ago.
9. How do you feel about Christmas movies? There needs to be more hours in the evening at Christmas time just for watching movies. Have you seen the movie Silent Night? (one of my very favorites)
10. When is it too early to start listening to Christmas music? Before Thanksgiving, except for "Joy to the World" which could be sung each day of the year, because the Lord has come and He is coming again.
11. Stockings before or after presents? Before, of course!, doesn't everybody get their stocking the Saturday after Thanksgiving? (Thanks, Toni)
12. Carolers? Oh yes (does "baby shark" have a Christmas version)
13. Favorite memory about Christmas time? C.B. trees, the year the sibling gifts cost nothing, biscuits and gravy, a missionary at Christmas, attending Sacrament meeting on Christmas, the year of the silver foil tree, Christmas dinner at Del Taco with strangers, hearing a grateful, humble mother thank the whole ward for her families Christmas . . .
14. What is your favorite Christmas book or story? Luke 2 and 3 Nephi and inspirational, tear-jerker, true stories, the kind Pres. Monson likes to tell.
15. What do you do after presents and dinner? Visit, munch, play new games, munch, pretty much visit and eat chocolate
16. What is your favorite holiday smell? The smell of chocolate chip cookies/brownies baking, which actually smells good all year 'round. Those cinnamon scented pine cones smell good too.
17. Ice skating or walking around the mall? Ice skating (see #5 for reason)
18. Favorite Christmas tradition? I really like Lynda and Craig's new tradition of family CD's, Letti's tradition of secretly providing gifts for others, creative gifts, ornament exchanges, reading holiday newletters from friends. . .
19. Favorite part about winter? Soup days, rainy days, HS soccer games, Christmas vacation . . .
20. Ever Been kissed under the Mistletoe? Rob did we do that? Let's do it this year, a big one, in front of the kids!

You Are All Tagged

So that means that all of you peekers and lookers need to fill this out.

I've Been Tagged

1. Hot chocolate or hot apple cider? it depends on my mood because I like both of them, but hot chocolate is easier to make.
2. Turkey or Ham? Turkey, I am not really into Ham
3. Do you get a fake or real cut it yourself Christmas tree? I have a fake one but last year I got a real one. I prefer real but my trees always die so I am afraid to turn the lights on and then it doesn't look like a Christmas tree.
4. Decorations on the outside of your house? of course, I wish my house had a ton of decorations so people would drive by to look at it.
5. Snowball fights or sledding? neither I do not like being in the snow
6. Do you like hanging around the fireplace? I love it
7. Do you enjoy going shopping? yes, but with no kids.
8. Favorite Christmas song? I like all of them but if I had to pick one it would be the song from Polar Express by Josh Groban.
9. How do you feel about Christmas movies? I love them, especially the Hallmark ones
10. When is it too early to start listening to Christmas music? It's never too early
11. Stockings before or after presents? after Santa gift but before the others
12. Carolers? I like to listen to them but I don't want to be one unless it is in a group
13. Favorite memory about Christmas time? I just remember not being able to sleep the night before
14. What is your favorite Christmas book or story? You Are Special by Max Lucado
15. What do you do after presents and dinner? after presents we eat biscuits and gravy and after dinner we usually hang out and talk
16. What is your favorite holiday smell? pine, cinnamon
17. Ice skating or walking around the mall? walking around the mall if it isn't too crowded
18. Favorite Christmas tradition? reading a story every night, watching movies, listening to music, being with family, opening our pj's, and eating biscuits and gravy.
19. Favorite part about winter? snuggling in a warm blanket and wearing my Uggs
20. Ever Been kissed under the Mistletoe? I only remember being kissed by my Aunts at Grandma's house

a fun Christmas survey

1. Hot chocolate or hot apple cider? Hot Chocolate! I like hot apple cider on New Years Eve.
2. Turkey or Ham? Turkey is for Thanksgiving!
***Tad - skip #3!!!
3. Do you get a fake or real cut it yourself Christmas tree? We bought a fake one a few years ago and I like not having the expense of a real tree, but I do Y the real ones.
4. Decorations on the outside of your house? Of course! It might be kind of tricky putting up the lights this year. We have a very steep roof - be careful Craig! This year our lights are like candy canes - red, red, white....I can't wait to see them up!!!
5. Snowball fights or sledding? Sledding. You always come home with a few good stories after sledding. Right, Letti?
6. Do you like hanging around the fireplace? Love it!
7. Do you enjoy going shopping? When I have money to spend, yes!
8. Favorite Christmas song? Anything by Amy Grant.
9. How do you feel about Christmas movies? Love 'em!
10. When is it too early to start listening to Christmas music? Before New Years!!! :) I love it all year!
11. Stockings before or after presents? Before!
12. Carolers? As long as I'm not one of them.
13. Favorite memory about Christmas time? Santa visiting Grandma's on Christmas Eve. Letti waking us all up sooooo early every year. Uncle Mark sleeping in the hall.
14. What is your favorite Christmas book or story? Can't think of one I don't like. I love reading THE Christmas story from the scriptures with the family!
15. What do you do after presents and dinner? Relax and watch the kids play with their new stuff.
16. What is your favorite holiday smell? Cinnamon and spices
17. Ice skating or walking around the mall? For me walking around the mall, for the kids, ice skating.
18. Favorite Christmas tradition? Christmas Eve jammies.
19. Favorite part about winter? Snuggling up in a blanket and watching movies. Not having to shave my legs so much! :]
20. Ever been kissed under the mistletoe? There was always mistletoe at Grandma's and a lot of aunts, so, yes!

Stocking Party

Well it was another fun year. I wish that we were all there to enjoy it. Cody and Celeste did a great job being hosts. The food was extra good. We had a 6 foot burrito from Rosa Maria's, Aunt Lana's rice, Uncle Steve's beans, and Aunt Toni's root beer floats. We had lots of good laughs. We have a few brave souls that will be joining us next year. Neil and Jill Galyan are stocking party virgins so remember to be nice. If you would like to be a part of the festivities next year let me know and I will tell Aunt Toni. Here are some pictures from last night.

Have Fun!!!

Okay - this is wierd! This is the first stocking party I have not been to since I was 18! :( A lot has happened in the past year and I knew we weren't going to be able to make it, but, I'm still sad tonight! I hope you all have so much fun and I want to see tons of pictures on the blog!
I love you guys!

***I will definately be there next year, Yeah!!!

Home from the Caribbean

We had SOO much fun on our cruise. The weather was beautiful, the friends/company were great and the food..all you can eat for one week!! WOW..what a great trip!!
The ONLY bad thing was that I broke my camera on the third day...I accidentally dunked it in the ocean in Jamaica. Oops!!

But before I did break it...here were some pics!! Waiting for a friend to send us the rest of the pictures from the vacation!
Hope all is well with everyone!
Happy almost Thanksgiving :)

I'm Thankful for Rhymes

I just wanted to share this cute Thanksgiving poem. Happy almost turkey day everyone!! We love and miss you!

TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING,
BUT I JUST COULDN'T SLEEP
I TRIED COUNTING BACKWARDS,
I TRIED COUNTING SHEEP.

THE LEFTOVERS BECKONED -
THE DARK MEAT AND WHITE
BUT I FOUGHT THE TEMPTATION
WITH ALL OF MY MIGHT

TOSSING AND TURNING WITH ANTICIPATION
THE THOUGHT OF A SNACK BECAME INFATUATION.

SO, I RACED TO THE KITCHEN, FLUNG OPEN THE DOOR
AND GAZED AT THE FRIDGE, FULL OF GOODIES GALORE.
GOBBLED UP TURKEY AND BUTTERED POTATOES,
PICKLES AND CARROTS, BEANS AND TOMATOES.

I FELT MYSELF SWELLING SO PLUMP AND SO ROUND,
'TIL ALL OF A SUDDEN, I ROSE OFF THE GROUND.

I CRASHED THROUGH THE CEILING,
FLOATING INTO THE SKY
WITH A MOUTHFUL OF PUDDING
AND A HANDFUL OF PIE.

BUT, I MANAGED TO YELL AS I SOARED
PAST THE TREES....
HAPPY EATING TO ALL - PASS THE
CRANBERRIES, PLEASE.

MAY YOUR STUFFING BE TASTY,
MAY YOUR TURKEY BE PLUMP.
MAY YOUR POTATOES 'N GRAVY
HAVE NARY A LUMP,

MAY YOUR YAMS BE DELICIOUS MAY YOUR PIES
TAKE THE PRIZE,
MAY YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER STAY
OFF OF YOUR THIGHS.

MAY YOUR THANKSGIVING BE BLESSED!!

Happy Birthday Chase!!

Happy Birthday, Chase! We Utah Bowlers have not been very good at keeping up on birthdays, but this is such a big one for you that we couldn't help but wish you a happy day! So,
Happy, Happy Birthday, Chase dear.
Happy days will come to you all year!
If we had a wish for you today (actually yesterday)
"Have a Happy, Happy Birthday" is what we'd say!
We love you! Have a great time in Texas! We will miss seeing you this trip.

You are 12???

Happy Birthday Chase......We love ya! The Peevy's

Happy Birthday Chase

Happy Birthday Chase! I hope you have a great birthday. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. I still can't believe that you are 12 years old.

***I remember coming home from work and seeing you with your head shaved. I was so upset. Your uncles called me to ask if they could shave your head and I told them no. But they didn't listen to me. I was very mad.
***When you were three you started playing soccer. You were the youngest and the smallest on the team. Your shorts came down to your ankles.
***I love how sensitive you are. You don't like it when people are mean to other people. You don't like to see people hurt or upset. I love this side of you. You have a special bond with the grandma's in our ward (Sis. Hubbs and Sis. Cook) You always give them hugs when you see them and if they are sitting alone you always go and sit with them so that they are not alone.
***I remember your uncles and their friends calling me to see if they could take you shopping. I think that they got a lot of attention from the girls when you were with them. I know that this is why you don't like to shop now.
***I remember you being in the room with me when Cole was born. You were so worried about me and you didn't like to see me in pain. But after Cole was born you were so happy.
***I love watching you play sports. You are so good at everything you do. I love hearing other people tell me how good you are. I am always excited to go to your games and cheer you on.
***When you were younger I was at work and Nan called and told me to come home because you had been bit by a dog. I was shocked to see how much blood their was when I saw you. You ended up being fine and you didn't even need stiches. They just glued it together and you were fine. I love the outcome of that dog bite you get so many comments on your double dimples.
***You are such a good big brother. I like to watch you play army men with your sisters and brothers.
***When you were little you would always cry if we went on the freeway. You thought that if we went on the freeway that it meant we would be driving for a long time. Kaidee is now doing the same thing.
***You love your Dad. You can't wait for him to come home and play with you. You and Garrett love playing wiffle ball in the front yard, army men, catch, and basketball.
***I remember your first year playing basketball. You were so small and people enjoyed watching you play. You were able to play without letting your heighth bother you. I loved watching you shoot your three pointers.
***I am so glad to have you as my son. You make me proud in everything you do. I can't wait to see what the next 12 years bring. I love you Chase.

"You Are Always On The Computer"

Recently Craig told me I am always on the computer blogging. I do understand that I blog more than the average blogger. But, here are the reasons why I love to blog:
*It is a way for me to write about what is going on in our family - it is a journal.
*I enjoy it.
*It makes me feel connected to friends and family who don't live close by
*Sometimes I just get so excited about something. You know when you discover something really cool and then you call your best friend and tell her all about it. Well, this is how I let it out!
*It makes me feel like I have accomplished something.
*It doesn't cost a thing, who can argue with that?
*I love to hear people's reactions after seeing my blogs. If I can make just one person smile than I feel like it is all worth it.

So to Craig and everyone else this is why I blog. Anymore questions?

G is for Grayson

Happy Birthday little guy. Grayson is such a sweetheart. He loves to giggle and run away from you. He is definitely a mommy's boy but he loves his daddy too. When you see him you can't help but smile. I am so proud to call him my nephew. HAppy First Birthday I love you.

Update on Us

Darian might be coming home sooner than we thought. Someone messed up at his work and they are trying to get everyone to work in the yard. Darian is not RCO(remote control operator)qualified so he will have to take a class. He will have to take a pay cut as well. He is not sure what the final outcome will be. As soon as I get some more news I will let you know.

Ice, ice baby!

Bobby told the boys they had soccer practice, when in fact practice was cancelled. So he told them to hop in the shower because they were "too" dirty. They could not figure out why they had to shower before practice. Chase wanted to take a bath as usual, so when he was 1/2 way through Bobby gave him this nice surprise.

Mmmmm... Puffs!

Degan loved his first taste of puffs, and mommy loved feeding him them!

Darian's Here

He got here yesterday at around 2ish and he is still here today. He will be leaving this afternoon to go back to Temple but it sure is nice having him here even if its just a little bit. I made him a home cooked meal last night and he loved it. I am not sure if it was that good or if he was just tired of eating out...lol Well I am so thankful that I am able to be out here close to him and as a bonus I get to spend time with my family. I want to thank Lynda and Tad for opening up their homes to us.

Mother Lecture #368:

Good morning everyone! Time to get up and get ready for church. If you're coming up with excuses for not going, think about this:

(Paula Avey is speaking in church today. She sent out a request asking for ideas, quotes, stories, etc. to help her with her talk. This is what she received from her daughter-in-law Elizabeth. It's beautiful, and I felt like I should share it with those who are raising my grandchildren.)

Attending church: "I believe that everyone has their ups and downs as far as their testimonies go, sort of like a roller-coaster. I think this is completely normal, and actually beneficial because it forces you to work more diligently, studying the scriptures, spending more time pondering and praying to receive answers to "un-slumping yourself" or getting out of this spiritual. Too many analogies - of course. But anyway... TO MY POINT: when I am in a spiritual rut I think "I DO NOT want to go to church today! I am not in the mood to deal with "so and so" or "what's his face" and I didn't prepare well enough for this thing and they REALLY don't need me there for that thing, I have nothing to wear, I KINDA have a headache, church is RIGHT in the MIDDLE of the kids' naptime, I am running late anyway and I'd rather not have everyone stare at me as I make my way down the aisle..." my list of excuses to miss church goes on and on. But I almost always feel this nagging, guilty feeling that I can't seem to shake off. I know where I am supposed to be, even if I don't feel like going. So, when I eventually give into the Spirit and pull into the church parking just in time for the opening song (if I'm lucky) and I find my seat, I feel a wave of calm and peace wash over me. Then whether in Sacrament meeting or one of the following classes, I hear something that was the answer to my prayers, or even to something that had only been on my mind that I hadn't even prayed about, something so fitting to my life on that very day, that I thought FOR SURE this message was sent JUST for ME! I remember a time when I was younger, before I was even a member of the church, I went one time with my sister, who was, and still is, LDS. I had recently found out my mom was ill and it was really bothering me... what happens when we die? Well, that very Sunday they were talking about paradise and the different degrees of glory. My mouth about fell open and stayed there the whole hour, as I absorbed everything that I was hearing. I had such a strong feeling that what they were saying was true. I was only a child, and not even a member of the church, but I knew. When we attend church with an open mind and open heart, and be like unto a child, we can be open to feeling the spirit confirm that what we are hearing is true. If we leave our worries and cares of the world behind, even if just for 3 hours while at church, we can concentrate on what the Lord wants us to hear, or what we personally NEED to hear, in order to serve as an answer to our prayers, or to help "un-slump ourselves" from a spiritual rut, calm our fears, or whatever the case may be."

Remember, "Sunday is that one day that is different from all the rest!"

Consider yourself motherly lectured!

Happy Sabbath,
Y mom/nan

Rowdy and his grandpa

Rowdy was making out with himself. Also we think he might turn out to be vain like uncle Tad. Everytime there is a camera or mirror around that's where his attention's at. This hat was Arlan's going away present from his school in San Bernardino.

Why I love my son-in-law, on his birthday. . .

because . . .
he loves my daughter
he loves my grandkids
he loves the gospel
he loves the Lord
he loves to make others happy
he loves sweets (and there's nothing wrong with that)
and because . . .
were getting closer to the same age!?!!

Y mom/nan

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARIAN!!!!!

Happy Birthday Darian! Among the many reasons why I love you here are 10 of them.

1. You help me keep the house clean

2. You wash my car

3. You put gas in my car when it's close to empty

4. You LOVE hanging out with the kids

5. You are very generous

6. You are always complimenting me

7. You like to cook dinner when I don't (which is all the time)

8. You work hard so that I can stay home with the kids

9. You support me in everything

10. You are not afraid to be alone with the kids even when they were babies.

Attention

I need everyone to look at the calendar and make sure that your families birthdays and anniversaries are correct. If they are incorrect or missing could you please post them so that I can add them. Thanks Letti

some new pics

Kaidee i carved your pumpkin, it's the little one with the diamonds in it.