A Day in the Life of....

Merry Christmas

2009-12-26T20:40:00.000-08:00

I don't know about anyone else...but for some reason I just really haven't got too excited about the holidays this year. When Christmas Eve finally got here and the grandkids came over it all seemed to be okay and very exciting. One of my favorite things to do is have the grandkids decorate the family Christmas tree. We tell them that Santa won't be able to come to Grandma and Grandpa's house because our tree isn't decorated, so will you help me get it done. They are all so excited to help. Some of the ornaments on the tree are 25 to maybe 28 years old. I just can't seem to part with them...they have a lot of sentimental value.

This was the grandkids favorite place to hang the ornaments.

Hannah...a great little helper.

Livie takes this job very seriously.

Landon really enjoyed helping. He was very picky where he placed his ornaments.

The bottom of the tree looked wonderful. :)

Boston with a handful of ornaments.

All my wonderful helpers. Grandkids...plus my niece Ashleigh.

My parents gave all the kids stuffed teddy bears. I know you don't have to tell me...I have the cutest grandkids ever!!!

Temple Square & Front Runner

2009-12-08T11:40:00.000-08:00

Last night we went with Brad's ward to see the lights on Temple Square. I wonder if every year they do less and less lights. I remember years ago when it seemed like every tree was lit. They still were awesome. We had a great turn out, the kids are so much fun to be around. I keep thinking what are we going to do when this calling is over. We have way to much fun. We also road the Front Runner and Trax down and back, it's was a late night, but a great one!

A great bunch of kids.

Brad & I...of course :)

Beautiful!!!

I can't even imagine all the time that went into this tree.

Passing time on Trax. When it goes around a corner the floor moves with it, so I had to see if I could balance myself...I didn't do so good, and it was very late.

Hanging on for dear life.

Landon's Birthday

2009-12-04T08:06:00.000-08:00

Landon celebrated his 3rd birthday yesterday. I really can't believe his is that old, time really does go by way to fast. Adam & Jeana had a really fun party for him. He really likes all the super heroes, so that was the theme of the party. Everyone dressed up as their favorite hero, or they made a super hero up. There was Captain Candles, Captain Chaos, Dog Women, Spider Woman, Drama Queen, Super Purple Princess, Optimus Prime...and a ton more, I just can't think of them. These themed parties that my grand kids have for their birthday's are so much fun. A great way to celebrate. Landon we hope you had a fun day...We love you!!!

Blowing out the candles.

Landon got a slide for the backyard...right now it's just in his
playroom, the kids had a ton of fun on it.

Best Buddies

Candle Man...
Birthday Celebrator Extraordinaire

Landon's girlfriend...Bella :)

Opening one of his many, many, many gifts!

Spider Woman

Captain Chaos

Captain Static Cling and Dog Woman!

The Purple Princess

The Big One!!!

2009-11-30T19:33:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to me! This was a big one...my family tells me that I have to own this birthday, but I can't bring myself to say it. Let's just say it's between 49 and 51. YUK!!! The only thing that brings me some comfort is that in my head I am still 25. I had a wonderful birthday party...everyone came over and cooked dinner, it was awesome. We had steak, ribs, salad, corn on the cob and baked beans. Brad went to a lot of work to make sure this was a great birthday and it really was, we have been celebrating all weekend. Thank you so much for a wonderful day.

Grandkids...they are the BEST!

Boston, Livie, Hannah and Landon.

I needed all this help blowing out the candles.

My new favorite cake...Red Velvet Cake from "Nothing Bundt Cake."

My niece...Ashleigh!

One of my favorite things, caramelized onions...YUM!!!

They guys were really concerned about the ribs...but they were awesome!

I love it when THEY do all the cooking...

what about the clean-up? :)

Flemings...YUM!!!

2009-11-28T20:37:00.000-08:00

Tonight we had my birthday dinner at one, and I stress one of my many favorite restaurants in Salt Lake City. It is Flemings right across the street from The Energy Solutions Arena. It was so nice to have everyone there (except Elder Sawyer...of course.) Thank you so much everyone for making the effort to be there. I know sometimes it is very hard with every one's busy schedules, so thank you again. I love you all!!! Can you believe how fast I posted about this? :)

The Whole Gang...minus one Elder Sawyer.

Thank you so much Brad...what a Great night!

My Mom and Dad

Brad and Beckie...sorry about the game :(

I'm glad BYU won!!!

Great picture Adam & Jeana!
This is so rare when Adam is not making some sort of face.

Josh & Bo...what a cute couple!!!
Thanks for getting work off Josh!

Boys Day Out

2009-11-26T19:01:00.000-08:00

Brad, Adam and Josh recently went to the Green River to fish. They got up at 5 am and drove for 3 hours, but they say it is well worth it. But all I tell them is who is their right mind would one go fishing, and second who in their right mind would go fishing when there is snow on the ground and the temperature outside is in the teens. YUK!!! But they absolutely love it, and according to them the Green River is one of the best trout fisheries in the country. The best way to fish the River is to have a drift boat and a guide. They were fortunate to have the best guide on the Green...Doug Roberts. It truly is a must see river...beautiful. It was great for Brad to be able to spend time with the boys laughing, talking and just having a lot of fun fishing. I am sure there are going to be a lot of fish stories that come from this trip. I know that Brad would love to make this another tradition...going fishing on the Green the day before Thanksgiving.

Josh and Adam. Great Fisherman!

Josh and one of his many fish.

Lunch Break...

Doug and Adam with his big catch...22"

Great catch!!!

Adam, Brad and Josh taking a break for a hot lunch

and a family photo.

"Lipper Ripper"

2009-11-17T07:49:00.000-08:00

A few weeks before Jake left on his mission Brad decided that he was going to have a fishing tournament with the boys. In case you didn't know we are such a competitive family!!! Brad, Jake and I went out the night before, and found this really old trohpy that we brought home, and they transformed it into the "LIPPER RIPPER" trophy. So Brad teamed up with Jake, and Josh & Adam were a team. They went down to the Provo River, and each team was only allowed 1 rod. There was one team on one side of the river, and the other team on the other side. They would cast in their line and catch a fish and then pass it off to the other person on their team. I think the whole contest last 4 or 5 hours. YUK!!! I can't think of anything worse. Needless to say Brad and Jake won...I think it was very close 21 to 19. Everyone had a great time!!! Now... you might ask what happened to the wonderful trophy...well it now has a prominent place in our entertainment center in the family room.

I really wish the other team would have won!!! :(

The winners of the first annual "Lipper Ripper" fishing contest.

The Fishermen

Nieces Wedding

2009-11-12T08:38:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was my niece Dayna's wedding. She was married at Cactus & Tropicals. It is a nursery by day, and at night they rent it out for wedding receptions. It really was a amazing place. My parents, Beckie and I rode down together, and since it is on 123rd south we left pretty early. Needless to say we got there about 45 minutes too early. So what did Beckie and I do? We walked around this awesome place and took some fun pictures. After the ceremony they had a reception with the most amazing food. They had a buffet of chicken, shrimp, tons of different cheeses (Brie, YUM!!!) and crackers, lots of fruit, and did I mention all the different chocolates. Beckie and I couldn't stay away, and it was all her fault. It really was a fun night. It was good to be able to visit with my sister, and her son who I don't get to see very often. Can you believe I didn't get one picture of the bride & groom...Congratulations Dayna & Jimmy!

I love this picture of my parents!!!
My Dad is so funny! He has this dry sense of humor, and he usually is pretty quiet, but not last night. All the way down to the wedding he is the back seat of my car saying, "Are we there yet?" "I have to go to the pee." Maybe he was trying to get me back from all the rode trips we took when I was younger. He certainly is a funny guy. Love you Mom & Dad

Beckie and I both want this fountain in our yard!!!

So pretty!!!

My Dad, my sister Raelene, My Mom, Beckie & me.

I don't even know what to say other than we

had a lot of time to kill.

Beckie loved these doors. I don't quite know what I am doing.

Sawyer Family Halloween Party

2009-10-31T08:21:00.000-07:00

Last night was our Annual Halloween Party. The theme for this year was "Famous Couples." Everyone's costume turned out great, and it was a lot of fun to see what they came dressed as. We had a great night decorating cookies with the grandkids, and playing "Don't Eat Casper." Then the adults played "Battle of the Sexes Halloween Charades." Anyone that knows our family knows that we are extremely competitive. The boys usually win only because they CHEAT!!! So I am so excited to finally say that... THE GIRLS WON!!! The believe the finale score was 99 to 95 GO GIRLS!!! We are looking forward to next years party and oh by the way the theme for 2010 will be..."Favorite Disney Characters."

The Whole Family

Brad & Kathy as...Sonny & Cher

Brad & Beckie...King Kong and Fae Rae. So Awesome!

Hannah as the Lovely Queen. Boston...the scary Dragon...Livie the so cute
50's Poodle Skirt Girl.

Josh & Bo

The Plug & Socket...what more can I say...Joshua, Joshua, Joshua.
It really was funny!!!

Adam & Jeana... Sampson & Delilah. It was really great...Love your hair Adam!

Landon's costume is so fitting for him. Rough and Tough...Spiderman.

I'm Back.....

2009-10-22T20:10:00.000-07:00

So after 5 long months I think we have finally got our life together enough that I can continue my blog. Brad is back at work with High Mark Financial Group, and Jake is back on his mission. Everything in our world is going GREAT! As a matter of fact Brad and I just got home from a week long cruise we took for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. We went to Aruba, Curacao, Dominica and St. Thomas.

This is the island of Dominica up in the rain Forest. We went to see the Emerald Pool. It was amazing!!! We jumped in to get our picture by the waterfall, but the water was so cold it took your breath away. Afterward we floated down the river (which was much warmer) on tubes. I wish we could have taken the camera, Oh Well!!! So Fun!!!

Brad being so silly in St. Thomas. This was the last day of the cruise and we were exhausted. We stayed pretty close to the ship and just did a little shopping. Brad don't you remember DO NOT TOUCH THE GOSH DANG TURTLE!!!

We are on the ship right outside the theatre.

Outside our hotel room in San Juan.

Brad looking so much like a tourist.

Dad's Birthday

2009-05-10T10:29:00.000-07:00

My great Dad had his 79th birthday yesterday. We got all the family together and had cake and ice cream. I think he was a little overwhelmed especially when he saw the two cakes that had all 79 candles on them. Brad, Jake and I gave Dad a self propelled lawnmower. It would take Dad a couple of days to mow his really small yard with his normal mower. So now all he has to do is simply walk behind this one and guide it along. Hope you enjoy it Dad. We love you.

Hannah's Award & Talent Show

2009-05-10T10:23:00.000-07:00

Hannah had a great award and talent show last week. She got the wonderful award for achievement in art. She loves to color and make great pictures, and she is really quite good (if I do say so myself...the ever proud gramdmother.) She also played the piano, she is really amazing for a 7 year old. Holy Cow is she really 7????? I really am getting old. GREAT JOB HANNAH! We love you!

Landon & the Lawnmower

2009-05-10T10:19:00.001-07:00

We had Adam & Landon over a few weeks ago to watch the hockey game and have dinner. Landon wasn't to interested in the game, all he wanted to do was have his favorite uncle Jake take him for a ride on the lawnmower. He loves it!!! Jake can hardly get him off.

Easter Egg Hunt

2009-04-13T10:49:00.000-07:00

Brad and I had such a great time seeing all the grandkids at the Easter Egg Hunt. They were so excited to run and find all the candy. We have the best and the cutest grandkids on the planet. Thanks for such a fun time.

Here It Is!!!!

2009-02-16T09:41:00.000-08:00

Here is the video we promised. Brad is doing the commentary, Uncle Donnie is on the right, Jake is on the left. Donnie will go first then Jake. Be sure and mute the playlist at the bottom of the page.

Snowmobiling!!

2009-02-12T19:16:00.000-08:00

This past Thursday Jake, his Dad, and his Uncle Donnie went snowmobiling up at Monte Cristo. It was just the three of them riding around having a blast! Needless to say they came back with some great stories and even better videos and pictures!! Only one problem we cant get our video to upload so as soon as we can it will be posted!!

Fancy Nancy Birthday Party!!!

2009-02-06T10:01:00.000-08:00

The Birthday girl. I can't believe that you are 7. HOLY COW!!! We had so much fun coming to your party. Thank you so much for inviting us. You looked so beautiful.

I don't even know what to say about us. We had alot of fun putting together fancy schmancy costumes. Brad and Jake wanted to stop at Albertson's on the way home...me of course, put a STOP to that. I still have to live here don't they know.

What a princess! Livie looking very stunning in her formal wear.

2009-02-06T09:54:00.000-08:00

They look so cute...gotta love the mustache!

Josh & Bo such good sports. Looking good!

Pretty fancy...Adam Rasmussen...what are you doing? You guys clean up well.

Mr. Boston in his tux. What a Stud!

Landon looking pretty dapper (that's a fancy word for handsome)

The Most Amazing Blog Layout Ever!!!

2009-02-04T20:06:00.001-08:00

I have the most amazing, creative, adorable, fun-loving daugther ever. She pain stakingly created my layout. She is the most selfless person I know. She took time out of her busy schedule to help her poor mom with her blog. Thank you so much!!!

The Cutest Grandkids on the Planet...

2009-02-02T16:04:00.000-08:00

Landon loves to play Rockband...he loves playing with his Uncle Jake and his Grandpa Sawyer. I think he teaches them a thing or too about playing.

Boston taking his turn at the drums...he will be the next Ringo...go Boston!

Livie and Landon waiting for the Christmas cookies to hurry up and bake. So Cute!!!

Hannah having one of her many favorite treats at Grandma and Grandpa's house. What a Doll!

So sweet and innocent. No matter what her mom tells you.

Jake's Farewell

2009-01-26T17:54:00.000-08:00

We had a great day yesterday!!! It was the day that Jake spoke in sacrament meeting before he left on his mission. I know it's wrong but please can't we just call it a (farewell)? He did an awesome job!! Afterward we had a whole house filled with our closest family and friends. It was a great day, but that means we are just getting closer and closer to the day that he actually leaves. I know I am not ready for that at all!!!

OBAMARAMA!!

2009-01-20T19:33:00.000-08:00

Man do we love Obama!! Woot Woot!!!

Happy Birthday Jake!!!

2009-01-13T11:24:00.000-08:00

We had a great party last night for Jake's big 19th birthday. We all went to Texas Roadhouse, then back home for cake and ice cream, and of course playing the Rockband. Beckie and her family gave Jake the AC DC rockband, so it was very loud and I am pretty certain everyone LOVED it. I still can't believe that my youngest is 19 and will be on his mission in just over a month. Am I really that old? Please don't answer that!!!! :)

The Game!

2008-12-06T09:36:00.001-08:00

Yesterday had to have been one of the best days for Jake. Brad took him down to Salt Lake and test drove all the trucks he wanted to drive, they had a BLAST!! Not only did they get to do that, they had tickets to the Jazz vs. Toronto game! These weren't your normal seats, no no, they were Section 1 row 1 seats 11 and 12!!! They were right under the hoop! They could see everything!! They got to go have dinner in the VIP room before the game and have snacks in there during half time! What did I do you ask? Oh just some laundry and cleaning... yep I got left home!! Love you too boys, thanks for that! :) I think the pictures above can show how much fun they really had, try and see which one is Jake's favorite!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-27T20:41:00.000-08:00

Everyone knows that when I am in the kitchen cooking they had better get out of my way!!! Or Else!! We had a great Thanksgiving, it was so awesome to have all the kids, their spouses, grandkids, my parents and a guy named Israel from Brad's ward all here for Thanksgiving. We had a great time eating, eating, eating and finally playing pictionary, pool, and a little rock band. Even great grandma got into playing the rockband. Thanks everyone for a great day!!!

Hangin With The Girls!

2008-11-26T11:20:00.000-08:00

So, for my birthday Beckie took me to see my favorite show "Good Things Utah." It was so much fun! After the show we got to go down on stage and have our picture taken with the girls. We sat and talked with them for awhile, they even thought Beckie and I were sisters...guess I don't look as old as I feel. By the end of show we felt like we were best friends. Thanks Beckie for such a fun day!!!

An Awesome Day!

2008-11-24T10:57:00.001-08:00

Our family had a great and special day on Saturday. Jake went through the Ogden Temple to receive his endowment. It was the first time that we actually had all of our children and their spouses in the temple. What a great blessing that was. Jake was really funny when he got inside the temple, becasue he was able to just walk by the waiting area knowing that he would never have to go in there again. Brad and I are so grateful that they have all chosen to stay close to the church and to each other. It also was so great to have my parents and my sister be able to share in this great day.

la dee dah

2008-11-22T07:20:00.000-08:00

We are so boring, nothing happens in our little lives so we are just going to blog about that! We figured if we were getting sick of seeing that picture of Gavin's truck everytime we log on, you guys must be too! Hope you have a wonderful day!!

Love the Sawyer's

Pay Back!!

2008-11-09T17:48:00.001-08:00

Last week one of Jake's friends, Gavin Garside, decided to play a prank on Jake. Well Jake laughed at first then started to plan his revenge with the help of two of his other friends; Jason and Sam, this is what they did! They first went to Beus Pond, just a couple of minutes from our house, and raked up about 10 HUGE bags of leaves! Then they went to the institute class that Gavin and Jake had that night. Jake told Gvain he was going to be late so that Gavin wouldnt suspect anything when Jake wasnt there. Jake put Gavin's truck on Jack Stands and completly filled his truck from the floor to the ceiling with leaves, also the bed of his truck and all over the top! Needless to say Gavin was very shocked!!

I Double Dog Dare Ya........

2008-11-01T12:11:00.000-07:00

This year Landon's costume fit his personality perfectly. Landon was non other than Evil Knievel...Dare Devil Himself. Landon loves to climb on the couch, table and chairs and then just fall onto the hard floor. He also is well known in the family for his kiss and head-butt goodbye. What out for this kid!!!

Aarrgghh..........

2008-11-01T12:09:00.000-07:00

Boston was a young Jack Sparrow. As we all know how much his Mom loves that character. Boston didn't seem to care, he just had alot of fun just walking around and looking adorable. Brad and Beckie worked hard with him so he could say...Aarrgghh!!

Trick or Treat

2008-11-01T12:02:00.000-07:00

Miss Livie was Tinkerbell. What a cutie!! I don't know why but grandpa likes to call her Stinkerbell. Her personality is so fun and playful just like Tinkerbell.

Happy Halloween

2008-11-01T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hannah was Sharpay from High School Musical.

As you can tell she has the attitude down to a tee. :) Grandpa kept trying to mess up her name and was calling her Sharpet, Sharpoo and Churpay. Hannah always corrected him just as Sharpay would do.

Obama and McCain.........

2008-11-01T11:35:00.000-07:00

Josh & Bo came this year dressed as Obama and McCain!! It was so funny, they played the part perfectly. When I answered the door it really took me a minute to realize who they were. Great Job guys!!!!!

Do the Starfish..........or NOT!!!

2008-10-26T20:43:00.000-07:00

This was our fun filled day on the GREAT island of Haiti. Everyone had this big idea that they wanted to go do the 1800 foot zipline called the Dragon' s Rock. It was the scariest thing I have ever done. Of course I was the only one who didn't like it. We were told by our instructor that we needed to ride the Zipline in the "Starfish" position. This was both arms and legs sticking out and with your chest pushing forward against the harness. It was all fun and games for everyone else but me. I couldn't seem to let go of the straps. So that is why in the picture everyone is doing the "Starfish" and I am doing what I did, just holding on for dear life. The funny part is, at the end of the line your suppose to hold the harness..... Oh but not me, I listened to the guy at the end who told me to do the "Starfish" and I believed him just to have me hit the brakes at the end and my sunglasses went flying into the bushes. I still think they are

laughing about the stupid lady from Utah.

Yet another TAG...............

2008-10-24T16:43:00.000-07:00

Tag your Hubby is it.....

1) Where did you meet? He served his mission in this area.

2) How long did you date before you got married? We met the end of Feb. He was released from his mission the last of March, and we were married August 11th.

3) How long have you been married? 24 years

4) What is your favorite feature of his? His legs.....:)

5) What is your favorite quality of his? I admit sometimes it drives me crazy, but I love that he is always so concerned about everyone......... even strangers.

6) Does he have a nickname for you? Lovey, Nay Nay....and this one usually gets him in a whole lot of trouble.......Mother of my loins. YUK!!!!!!!! and I'm really sorry!

7) What is his favorite food? Besides anything that I cook...and if you read the last tag that is not much. So his favorite is.....Indonesian food with lots of curry.

8) What is his favorite sport? Hockey and more hockey. But lately it is anything that is on ESPN. Thanks Brad G. Another favorite is Fly fishing.

9) When and where was your first kiss? At my house.

10) What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? We enjoy going to dinner, traveling and boating with the kids and grandkids.

12) Does he have a hidden talent? He can sing really well.

13) How old is he? Brad is 48.

14) Who said "I love you" first? Brad

15) What is his favorite type of music? Anything from the 50's. He should have been born in the 50's.

16) What do you admire the most about him? He is a hard worker and has a very strong testimony, and he is the best husband and father.

17) Do you think he will read this? ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!

Lazy Day in Cancun.........

2008-10-21T18:47:00.000-07:00

Jake's dream has always been to have a great nap in a hammock between two palm trees right next to the ocean. I think his dream came true!!

It is really hard to find him :) He kind of blends in with the sand.

Dunn's River Falls.......Ocho Rios, Jamaica

2008-10-18T17:31:00.000-07:00

This is the Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica. I think everyone would tell you that this was their favorite thing to do. We hiked up the face of the waterfall, it was a riot. In some spots it was kinda scary, it was very slippery so we all had to hold hands and help each other up. The water was freezing!!! I don't think anyone fell but Beckie. I was ahead of her and told her to watch out for this hole, but I forgot to tell her about a tree. So she ran right into the tree because she was so concerned about not falling into the hole. Sorry Beck!!!!!

TULUM

2008-10-18T14:27:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken at the Mayan Ruins in Tulum. It was awesome to see them, we had heard so much about them. It is something that I have always wanted to see, but I don't think I would go there again. It was an extremely long day, and we almost missed our lobster dinner. Oh that would not have been pretty. Jake tried lobster that night for the first time. He did not like it one bit!!!! Can you believe that??? What is wrong with that kid. :)

I've been tagged....What the HECK is a tag!!!

2008-10-18T13:56:00.000-07:00

1. I am deathly afraid of spiders and snakes (even the plastic kind) Anything of the creepy, crawly, slithery, black, hairy kind. Even talking about it gives me the creeps. I think I better go call my exterminator. YUK!!!!

2. Having said what I did in the number one answer......My favorite holiday is Halloween!

Go figure!!!

3. No matter what I have for breakfast I have to have a Diet Coke with it.

4. I get the newspaper every morning. I skim through the news, but I really only read the obits........I must be really warped!!!

5. Brad said that I had to add this one. It really isn't true but.......I am a bed hog!!! What more can I say, other than he is just always in the spot that I want to be in.

6. I really love to watch all the cooking shows. In fact I usually tevo most of them so I don't miss anything........but I HATE to cook. Go figure!!!!

7. Last but not least......I don't have road rage. I just own the whole road when I'm on it.

Trying to look respectable...........

2008-10-18T12:17:00.000-07:00

This is the first "Formal" night. The dinning room was amazing

and so was "most" of the food. We tried escargot (snails).

Adam ordered them and I was really surprised at

how good they were. Beckie didn't think so, and we couldn't

even get anyone else to try them.

EVERYONE CLEANS UP SO WELL!! :)

Girls Will be Girls!

2008-10-17T14:17:00.000-07:00

While we were walking the streets of Grand Cayman we found this guy, we just had to take a picture with him the boys all thought we were being dirty but we just liked his bird!! :)

Jamaica......... Ya Mon! No Problem!

2008-10-17T08:45:00.000-07:00

We must be crazy!!!! We are on our way back from snorkeling and the Dunn's waterfall. This was a Catamaran, we were just getting pounded by the waves. So lucky that the net didn't break!!!

The Caribbean will never be the same!!!!!!!

2008-10-16T17:26:00.000-07:00

Ready or not here we come!! Just before we boarded the Mariner of the Seas. I don't think anyone on the ship was ready for the Sawyer Clan. By time the cruise was finished everyone wanted to come to Utah. They couldn't believe we could have that much fun and NOT drink!

Who's the golfer now??

2008-09-28T18:40:00.000-07:00

This past week some of the guys from our student ward invited me to a golf tournament. We got to pick our own teams of whoever we wanted. Most of you may already know this but for those of you who dont, my boys and husband all love to golf. They go as much as they can and are always doing very well! Of course my team won, we were 7 under thanks to my amazing putting skills!! Maybe next year they will have a better chance!

A Day at the Splash Park with Grandma, Uncle Jake & Aunt Jeana!!!!!

2008-09-18T15:16:00.001-07:00

A couple of weeks ago Jake and I got to spend the afternoon with all the grandkids. We decided to take them to the newly built splash park that is just down the street from us! Landon wanted to jump in every mud pit or splash of water he could find, he was having so much fun!! We loved watching Hannah and Livie following each other, meeting new friends and laughing. Boston, sat right next to us and ate his chicken nuggets, on occasion he would sneak over to the other kids and see what they had to eat so we would go chase him down! That little kid is fast!!

The Tri-athlete!

2008-09-13T14:25:00.000-07:00

Brad for the past 2 and a half months has been training for a Triathlon that the kids in his ward wanted him to do. He would get up early in the morning and either go running, swimming or biking. Well today he had to put the training to the test! Brad took 7th in his division, we're all so proud of him and this great accomplishment!!!! Brad had so much fun and is already talking about doing the next one in Las Vegas. Way to go!!!!!! We love you!!!

Last Time Boating!! :(

2008-09-09T18:21:00.000-07:00

Jason Lang, Mike Acord, Jake, Sam Malachowski, Cameron Schroeder

So last Tuesday Jake and 4 of his friends went boating for Jake's last time for 2 years! All they did was ride the tube! Eventually it turned into King of the Tube. These boys were so much fun to watch laughing, screaming, and a little whining! After a lot of bruises and pain, I think we all had a great last time!

4th of July!

2008-08-21T20:06:00.000-07:00

Every year as a family we go to the Clearfield Fireworks. They are so amazing we always get there early to save our perfect spot and eat all the junk food that we can! With that also comes the bordom of just sitting and waiting for the show to start. This year was no different, so take up our time the kids and grandkids decided to have a push-up contest, sit-up contest and finally wrestling. Like usual I snapped the perfect picture at the perfect time. We always have such a great time whenever we get together, just another great memory we can share!

The Super Mable

2008-08-16T10:13:00.000-07:00

Our family LOVES to go boating! Whenever we do it's not about the skiing or wakeboarding, no no, The Super Mable is where it's at! This is a 3-man tube with 52 handles on it, so if you start to fall off just start grabbing! So we were at Bear Lake with a couple of friends, while we were on the boat the boys wanted to see how much air they could get, so sure enough Brad was more than willing to send them flying! With me on the camera, we were just waiting to see the looks on their faces! Sure enough like this picture so accurately describes the boys were all peeing their pants, but if you were to ask them now if they were scared they would just say oh no! We figured from this picture that the boys were about 5 1/2 feet above the water! They landed it perfectly nobody fell off, but as soon as it landed we all just started laughing, its a great memory we all get to share now! Hopefully this summer we will be able to out-do ourselves!! We look forward to the boys stupidity!

The Grandkids

2008-08-15T12:29:00.000-07:00

We are so lucky to have the cutest and funnest grandkids in the world! Brad and Beckie have their 3 kids Hannah (6), Livie (4), and Boston (1 1/2). Then, Adam and Jeana have one Landon (almost 2). Hannah is the ring leader of them all and is always finding new friends. Livie is the quiet but deadly one, she will love you with her big eyes and have you giving her whatever she wants! Landon is the tank, he will run into a wall or jump off the couch just to see if the floor can handle it, he loves pain! A good thing once hockey comes around. Finally, Boston this kid never stops smiling he loves to see and play with new people, he always brightens our day! We love all of our grandkids so much, we just cant wait to get more!!!

Finally!

2008-08-14T17:31:00.000-07:00

So for those of you who still haven't heard, Brad and I finally got sealed in the Logan Temple July 1, 2006. We were so excited when we finally got the news that we could do this we have waited so long!

We are funny!

2008-08-14T17:18:00.000-07:00

So last Christmas Brad and I had a great idea for presents for our married kids. We thought why not give them gift cards that we can personalize with their pictures. The only catch was we were just going to ask our kids for just a good picture, of course if you really know our family this is what we think is normal! These are the pictures that showed up on the kids' cards, so they had to show the cashier this picture when they went to use their present! We are so funny!!!

2008-08-14T17:12:00.000-07:00

This is our newest family picture as of Fall 2007. We went up to Pineview Dam and of course Jake made us take his best friend Myleaux (Mylo). We are so excited to see our family grow! We already have 4 grandchildren and are waiting till somebody breaks the news of another!!