1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
4th Of July Fun!
I hope that everyone had a great holiday weekend. We kept ourselves pretty busy with friends & family. It was loads of fun. Every year for at least 4 now, we get together with our friends from the neighborhood on the 3rd & do a bbq & fireworks. It is always a blast. If I can say so myself, I think we have a pretty fun neighborhood full of good friends that are always there for each other & lots of little kids. It's great! If you like lots of pictures, get ready...
Owen, Trey & Will - The little ones of the group.
Tanner & Austin on the 4-Wheeler
All the kids riding bikes together. Yes, right down the middle of the road.
Trevor, Kyle & Marie - note the 2 week old baby girl in Kyle's lap...so cute!
My little ones watching the fireworks...look at Austin's face!
Two of the new Mommie's & one Grandma with the babies!
Dave & Trevor always have a contest to see who lights the best firework. They go through an entire introduction of the name of the firework & make it all dramatic.
I wasn't even aiming the camera at Kyle, but when he made the face, he gave me no choice but to take the picture!
Some of the girls...Keri, Stephanie, Shelbi, Roxanna & Beth
And as asked for, here is a quick one of James & I. I'm still learning how to hand my camera over to someone else, so there aren't any candid ones of James & I. I'll work on that!
Then on Friday, we went to a park with my family for a picnic, a little football & frisbee throwing & then to see the Sandy fireworks. It was also a blast & it is always good to see some of my family that I don't get to see often enough! And the kids got to play with their cousins, which they always love.
My Mom, Dad, brothers-in-law Brent & Steve, & nephew Jarin
More family...my sisters Pam & Alicia, my Grandma (& Steve...again!)
Bryce & Colin thought it would be fun to run through the water with the kids & get a little misted. Little did they know that what looked like a mist was actually quite a lot of water. After that, they figured they might as well have fun & continued to run through the water with the kids. This is Bryce, doing the "dog shake" to get the water out of his hair!
Austin & Trey playing in the water with their cousins.
Ranie, Kianna, Colin & my mom chatting...notice in the background that Bryce is playing on the playground...just a kid at heart!!!
Maddie & Trey in the water. I didn't get a picture of it, but this park has the coolest water playground. It has water squirting in every direction & right in the center there are some rings that form a tunnel of water. To my surprise, each of my kids actually ran through it. I was so proud. If you know my story about my kids & their fears, you will understand why!!
Trey throwing the football to Dad!
Maddie catching our giant frisbee. It's more fun for the kids to play with this frisbee because it is easier to catch because of it's size & the big soft center.
Austin taking his turn catching the frisbee.
This is how Trey watched the fireworks. This is a double "kids chair", but he lounged himself in one side, put his feet up into the other one, plopped his bag of chips next to him & relaxed. It wasn't even his chair, it's my sisters, but no one had the heart to make him move, he just looked too cute. This picture describes his personality perfectly!!!
So, there you go...if you made it through, good for you!!
Owen, Trey & Will - The little ones of the group.
Tanner & Austin on the 4-Wheeler
All the kids riding bikes together. Yes, right down the middle of the road.
Trevor, Kyle & Marie - note the 2 week old baby girl in Kyle's lap...so cute!
My little ones watching the fireworks...look at Austin's face!
Two of the new Mommie's & one Grandma with the babies!
Dave & Trevor always have a contest to see who lights the best firework. They go through an entire introduction of the name of the firework & make it all dramatic.
I wasn't even aiming the camera at Kyle, but when he made the face, he gave me no choice but to take the picture!
Some of the girls...Keri, Stephanie, Shelbi, Roxanna & Beth
And as asked for, here is a quick one of James & I. I'm still learning how to hand my camera over to someone else, so there aren't any candid ones of James & I. I'll work on that!
Then on Friday, we went to a park with my family for a picnic, a little football & frisbee throwing & then to see the Sandy fireworks. It was also a blast & it is always good to see some of my family that I don't get to see often enough! And the kids got to play with their cousins, which they always love.
My Mom, Dad, brothers-in-law Brent & Steve, & nephew Jarin
More family...my sisters Pam & Alicia, my Grandma (& Steve...again!)
Bryce & Colin thought it would be fun to run through the water with the kids & get a little misted. Little did they know that what looked like a mist was actually quite a lot of water. After that, they figured they might as well have fun & continued to run through the water with the kids. This is Bryce, doing the "dog shake" to get the water out of his hair!
Austin & Trey playing in the water with their cousins.
Ranie, Kianna, Colin & my mom chatting...notice in the background that Bryce is playing on the playground...just a kid at heart!!!
Maddie & Trey in the water. I didn't get a picture of it, but this park has the coolest water playground. It has water squirting in every direction & right in the center there are some rings that form a tunnel of water. To my surprise, each of my kids actually ran through it. I was so proud. If you know my story about my kids & their fears, you will understand why!!
Trey throwing the football to Dad!
Maddie catching our giant frisbee. It's more fun for the kids to play with this frisbee because it is easier to catch because of it's size & the big soft center.
Austin taking his turn catching the frisbee.
This is how Trey watched the fireworks. This is a double "kids chair", but he lounged himself in one side, put his feet up into the other one, plopped his bag of chips next to him & relaxed. It wasn't even his chair, it's my sisters, but no one had the heart to make him move, he just looked too cute. This picture describes his personality perfectly!!!
So, there you go...if you made it through, good for you!!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
A Special Tribute
For those who don't know, my niece Cali & her husband Josh, lost their precious baby boy last week. He passed away two days before his due date. I have had so many thoughts & feelings that I have not been able to put into words. I started to post something several times & deleted it because it didn't adequately express what was in my heart. I still don't know that it will come out right, but here it goes.
In tribute to baby Mac...This has been an incredible experience to all who have been a part of it. We know that he is such a valiant spirit that he didn't need to prove anything on this earth. I am comforted to know that he is up there watching out for not only Josh & Cali, but his entire eternal family. And I am grateful to be a part of that. I am in awe when I think of how, in such a short time, this little baby has touched so many lives & left such a lasting imprint on us all.
In tribute to Josh & Cali...What an amazing couple they are. They are so young to be going through what I think is one of the whoppers of all trials. And they are handling it so remarkably. Their strength almost radiates from them & is inspiring to us all. It is very fitting for them to have been chosen to be parents to such an amazing spirit. My heart is breaking with the pain that I know they are feeling. I just want them to know how much I admire them & love them.
I wish I could express everything to them that I want to, but it might take a few pages - I can't say enough about my feelings for them & their sweet baby - so I hope that this will do. Josh's sister has put a beautiful blog together for Mac, the link is at the top of my blog. It is truly amazing, you all should take a look!
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