Nieces Wedding

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

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.....

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

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

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

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

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.