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Derricks Family Photos 2009

2009-10-19T10:57:00.000-07:00

GRANDMA AND GRANDPA ARE HOME!!!!!!!

2009-10-19T10:46:00.000-07:00

My Mom and Dad came home from Russia. We all waited at the airport for them. It was so cute to see all the grandkid so happy to have them back. There was a lot of huggs and kisses.It was a great day for us all.

Moroni is 12

2009-08-25T09:44:00.000-07:00

Mo had a great B-day party with some of his friends. We had it at the skate park. The boys had such a good time. I cant believe my baby boy is 12.

Me and my big boys.

2009-08-25T09:41:00.000-07:00

Arianna Aaliyah

2009-08-25T09:09:00.000-07:00

COOKING HOTDOGS

2009-08-21T19:55:00.000-07:00

Orville and I took the kids camping the summer. They had a great time. Orville and I both HATE camping but we still loved spending time with our kids.

BEN IS PACKED FOR RUSSIA

2009-08-17T10:03:00.000-07:00

My Mom and Dads friend from Russia came to have dinner with us last Sunday. She is here for school. Ben fell in love with her with in 10 mins. He talked and talked to her the whole time she was here. At one point she told Ben she wanted to take him back to Russia with her. Next thing we know Ben comes down the stairs with two backpacks on, his sleeping bag and his favorite toy. He walks up to her and says." OK I'm ready to go to Russia, I'm all packed, lets go!" It was so cute I had to get a picture. Then he looks at me and say," Mom give me a kiss I will be back in 2 days". I say, Ben it takes 2 days to get to russia. So he says to me,"Then I will be back in four days". She felt so bad that she could not take him to go see his Grandma and Grandpa. We told him he needed to have a ticket to go on the airplane. It has been a week and he is still asking me when we are going to get his ticket so he can go to Russia.

FIVE GUYS

2009-07-06T08:14:00.000-07:00

So my friends have been telling me to try Five guys burgers for some time now. So when Orville was gone I took them to have a Burger. The kids loved it and I have to say there food is very good!!!

My kids don't get soda very offten, so when they do they make the most of it.

OPEN WIDE!!!!

Day Camp.

2009-06-24T18:32:00.000-07:00

As the cub master I got to go to two days of Cub Scout Camp with Brennon and 10 other boys. We had a good time and it was fun spending time with my Brenny. This Scout thing is growing on me slowly very slowly. As a mother of 3 boys I guess I should have known they would put me in Scouts. I think I was the only Mom there with high heals on or makeup for that mater.

My crazy kids

2009-06-24T18:03:00.000-07:00

This is just my kids having some fun. Orville has been gone for three weeks. He is back east doing training for his new job. So any fun they can have is OK with me. We all need so fun now and then. And yes Anna thinks she is just one of the boys. Just look at those guns!!

A night in the E.R.

2009-06-24T17:46:00.000-07:00

There is just so much to blog, I'am never going to get it all done. This happened 2 weeks ago. I came home from work and Mo said his hand was hurting. He Had cut it riding his bike. So I look down at his hand and there is a red line going from the cut up his arm. I got on the phone fast and call my friend Curt (he is a P.A.). He ran over and looked at it, He said to take Mo to the E.R. now. So off we went. (Thanks to Tiff and Dorisann for taking my other 3 kids) At the E.R. they opened it up and cleaned it all out(Mo was so brave). They said he had gotten a blood infection and if we had not caught so soon it could have killed him. Mo got a big big shot in the behind an had to take some meager meds for 2 weeks. But he is much better now and I'am so glad we caught it when we did.

HAPPY FATHERS DAY

2009-06-21T19:40:00.000-07:00

These are the great fathers in my life. I love them all every much. Orville, thank you for all the love you give me and our kids. You do so much for us. Dad, thank you for always being there for all of us. I don't know how you do it but all eight of your kids know you love them. And too my Grandpas you are both people I look up to and try to be like. I HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT FATHERS DAY!!!!!!

This is for you Mom and Dad! Iam only 15 years late!!!!

2009-06-18T18:53:00.000-07:00

My Mom and Dad have been trying to get me to go back and finish High School for 15 year. It's never too late, RIGHT! Well I did it and I have to say it was hard to swallow my pride and do it. It was also hard to do all the work and credits I needed to finish. So I have to say, Thank you Mom and Dad for never giving up on me!!! And, I need to say thanks to Orville and the kids for putting up with me being gone all the time. I could not have done it with out you guys. Now its off to Taylor Andrews and my future as a hair dresser.

Lagoon 2009

2009-06-18T13:26:00.000-07:00

We had such a great time at Lagoon. We went with Jenie, her kids and my friends the Jensens. The only thing that was missing was our Daddy, he is still back east for his new job!

Lagoon 2009

2009-06-18T13:23:00.000-07:00

Brennons boat

2009-05-29T22:14:00.000-07:00

Brennon winning

2009-05-29T21:34:00.000-07:00

I uploaded the wrong video. He wins in this one.

RAINGUTTER REGATTA

2009-05-29T21:18:00.000-07:00

Yesam the cub master. I know what are they thinking. I don't know any thing about Cub scouts. But I have to say it has been a lot more fun then was thinking it would be. Brennon did so good at the rain gutter regatta, he made his boat all by him self and it was great. What a great kid he is, so much fun to have around.

TRAIN RIDE

2009-05-27T20:41:00.000-07:00

Orville and I took the kids to see his new work place. They loved taking tracks there and then we went to the Planetarium. It was not that great but hey had fun any way. Ben loved the train, he said it was the best ride of his life. WE NEED TO DO MORE THINGS WITH THAT BOY, IF HE THINKS TRACKS IS THAT GOOD!!!

SUMMER IS DRIVE IN TIME

2009-05-27T18:59:00.000-07:00

We love our drive in here. I took the kids last week why everyone else was camping. We had such a great night. The only thing missing was Orville (he was working).

Our Benny boy

2009-05-27T06:39:00.000-07:00

Just some more pictures of Bens graduation.We love our sweet baby boy. He is growing up too fast.

Ben's Graduation

2009-05-26T14:19:00.000-07:00

This year is a year for graduations. Allie will graduate high school. Mo will graduate sixth grade and enter Junior High. Ben, well he just graduated preschool and will enter kindergarten. Congratulations to all the graduates and may you all remember, as does Ben..."He is special because..."

OUR BABYDOLL

2009-05-06T20:35:00.000-07:00

I finally got around to doing Annas 7 year old pictures. I still can not believe that she is seven. She is such a sweetheart and she can get under my skin fast then any one I know. But it keeps me on my feet and I would not change her for any thing. We love her more then life its self. She is our life! I will try to get Brens and Bens done soon. They are all growing to fast for me.

A MAY WEDDING

2009-05-06T20:20:00.000-07:00

I took these for a friend of mine. There wedding in on the 30Th. I will show their wedding photos off too. WHAT A CUTE FAMILY THEY MAKE.

MORE PICTURES OF OUR TRIP TO FERRON

2009-05-01T21:17:00.000-07:00

EASTER IN FERRON WITH THE BOWDENS

2009-05-01T21:06:00.000-07:00

We spent Easter in Ferron at my Mom and Dads place. My kids had such a great time, they love their cousins. Even with Grandpa and Grandma gone it still felt like being home. Next year they will be there to color eggs and play with the grand kids. WE CAN NOT WAIT!!!!

FUN WITH GRANDMA AND GRANDPA GREAT!!!

2009-04-29T20:03:00.000-07:00

When we went to Ferron we spent some fun time with Grandma and Grandpa Bowden. My kids love to visit them. Orville love all Grandpas story's and I love spending time with them. YES Ben has a Sponge Bob sticker on his head. What can I say the Kid loves Sponge Bob.

Now we all know where Ben got his smile from!!!

Brennons party

2009-04-17T21:45:00.000-07:00

Brennon is 9

2009-04-16T21:47:00.000-07:00

Brennon had a BYU football party. He loves football and BYU so we made blue cupcakes, got pizza and the boys all played football.

I cant believe my monkey is nine. he is such a good boy, we have loved having him in our family.

SNOW IN APRIL

2009-04-16T14:56:00.000-07:00

SNOW IN APRIL

2009-04-16T07:57:00.000-07:00

When we woke up today we found our favorite tree cover in snow. We were afraid that it would spit so we sent the boys out to remove the snow. They had a great time and we saved our tree. You got to love spring in Utah!!! The good news is it will all melt by 10:00 am.

Pictures of my Babys that I love

2009-03-28T22:37:00.000-07:00

Bens sweet baby face.

Ben thinking.

Anna at three.

Bren at the age of 3.

Annas red hair and blue eyes.

CHRISTMAS IN MARCH

2009-03-26T07:13:00.000-07:00

My Mom and Dad sent the kids these hats from Russia, for Christmas. We had so much fun opening the package and my kids loved their gifts. Orville got a hat too and I got a set of Russian dolls. Thanks Mom and Dad. we love our gifts.

HAPPY B-DAY BEN !!!

2009-03-22T21:54:00.000-07:00

Our baby is five years old. Time goes to fast for me! Ben got a new scooter and a spider man costume. Ben is so much fun to have around, the last five years have been great.

cake on the face!!!

2009-03-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

Our baby is FIVE YEARS OLD

2009-03-22T20:31:00.000-07:00

Ben at his party.

HAPPY B-DAY MOM

2009-03-17T13:34:00.000-07:00

Happy B-Day to the best Mom ever!!! And the best Grandma my kids could ask for!!. I hope you had a great day!!! Always know that we love you!!

HAPPY 7TH B-DAY ANNA

2009-03-09T18:56:00.000-07:00

Anna had a Hanna Montana party. We had 16 little girls at or home, they eat, sang and played for a hour and a half. Anna said it was her best B-Day ever. I just can not believe our Baby Doll is 7 years old. Yes the blond one is Anna all dressed up like Hanna Montana!!! ( Orville and I like her as a red head much better. What do you think?)

FORTUNE IS 3

2009-02-23T22:10:00.000-08:00

Happy B-Day Fortune. What a big girl you are. 3 YEARS OLD!!!!

THE NEWEST UTES FAN IN THE WARD FAMILY!

2009-02-21T08:54:00.000-08:00

We went to Emery last week too see Kelly, Kisty and Brindy's babies. They are all so cute! Kisty asked me to take some picture's of her baby boy. We all know that Jesse is a big Utah fan so we put a 7 day old baby in a helmet for him. Now they have a great picture to put in his Utes nursery.

Amandas new family picture

2009-02-08T18:44:00.000-08:00

I toke this picture for Amanda. Its her first family picture as a single mom. So if you know any great guys out there looking for a amazing lady "I know one". She looks great doesn't she!!!

MO AND HIS TWO BESTFRIEND

2009-02-06T16:09:00.000-08:00

It was that time again. Time for a bath for the dogs. Mo loves his dog so much, I think it is funning to watch him play with them. You all know Iam not a big dog or cat lover but I must say they have been great for him.

THE DRAPER TEMPLE

2009-01-28T17:36:00.001-08:00

We toured the Draper Temple last Thursday. We had the best time! Orville and I could not believe how good our kids were. The Temple was so BEAUTIFUL and peaceful. What a great testimony building experience for us and our kids. OH and Ben loved the bus ride, his first.

FUN WITH OUR KIDS!!

2009-01-26T19:28:00.000-08:00

Last weekend we had a special day with the kids. We took them to the Salt Lake Temple grounds. We saw the Joseph Smith movie and toured the Conference center. Then Orville took the 3 boys to Walking with dinosaurs. Anna and I had 2 hours to kill so I took her to build-a bear. She made the cutest Bunny. Our boys loved the show and Anna has a new bunny. It was a great day...

I LOVE TO MAKE CAKES!!!

2009-01-25T18:14:00.000-08:00

My friend Tiffany turned 30 and she loves THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS so I made this cake for her. I love the way it turned out, so I had to show it off.

TWILIGHT OPENING NIGHT!!!!!!!

2009-01-12T22:02:00.000-08:00

I have been waiting for my girl Tiffany to get me this pictures forever. (Thanks so much Tiff for taking the pictures)We had the best night!!!! Me and 9 of my girls went to the Bella and Edward dinner and movie in Nov. We had the best seats in the house and dinner was GREAT. Tiffany, me and Amanda

The other Tiffany and Amanda

All of us waiting to get in to the movie!

Me and my BFF's

Dinner. WE CANT WAIT FOR NEW MOON TO COME OUT IN NOV!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CHRISTMAS 2008

2009-01-10T08:48:00.000-08:00

We had a great Christmas. Orvilles Mom and Dad came out. And his sister and her family came too. I gave my kids way to much as I always do. Bren and Ben playing the Wii. Bren got 2 new games that he loves.

Mo got 2 new guitars and a new guitar hero game. ( YES HE HAS A MOHAWK)

Anna and Ben got lots of toys and games. They loved every thing.

Annas new look!

2008-12-19T12:05:00.000-08:00

Anna was born with beautiful curly RED hair. I always loved her curls but when she was 3 her hair straitened out. So we started doing it strait. Will the curls are back and I love it! Anna hair gets curly er every day and I am having so much fun with it. I think She is just so BEAUTIFUL!!! (But Iam her Mom, so maybe Iam a little bit BIAS.)

14 YEARS

2008-12-05T22:44:00.000-08:00

Orville and I had our 14Th wedding anniversary this week. Time goes so fast!!! My Friend stayed with our children over night so we could get away. We had a great time! I have to say I love my man more every day, he take such great care of me. I know how hard it is to find a good man, so I am never letting mine go!!!!!!

2008-11-17T20:46:00.000-08:00

OK Amy this is my 4TH PICTURE IN MY 4TH FILE!!! It is of Brindy and Mike. I did their engagement pictures last year, now they have a sweet baby girl. We had so much fun doing these pictures that day. I am so happy my baby sister found such a great guy to spend her life with! Thanks for the tag Amy, that was a lot of fun.

SUNDAYS R FUNDAYS

2008-11-16T18:49:00.000-08:00

On Sundays I always make a big lunch for after Church. Like today I made Roasted Chicken with potato and carrots, a salad and choc dipped bananas for dessert. We eat at about 2:30 so Dinner is always small. Most the time its fend for your self. So to night the kids made there own dinner. Mo made Top Ramen for Him Anna and Ben.(Bren is not a fan so he made him self pizza) So i am in the family room Blogging and I look over and see this. All my kids eating noddles with their hand it was so cute i had to take pictures and share them with you. OH and Ben can eat with his nose too!!!!

2008-11-03T21:15:00.000-08:00

We had a great Halloween! Ben was sick but the kids got his candy for him. Ben the DRAGON!!!!

Mo is BEETLE JUICE!!!

Anna was CINDY LOU WHO!!

AND Bren was MICHAEL JACKSON!!

HALLOWEEN FUN!!!

2008-10-29T13:38:00.001-07:00

The kids had a good time carving there pumpkins. Orville helped the kids and I made cookies. It was a great family night.

OUR NEW BOYS!!!!

2008-10-28T20:40:00.000-07:00

Meet our new boys. Fri st we have Barneby and then we have Moki Yoki. We love our little guys and they are the best dogs we have every owned. Mos last dog ran away and he was so sad, so we thought about getting him a new one. Orville had a shihtzu dog growing up and he loved that dog so when we found one we had to have it! But it came with a brother. So now we have two and we could not be happier.

BRINDLAYN RAY

2008-10-19T18:27:00.000-07:00

I did these pictures for Brindy of her baby. I thought you all would like to see them. SHE IS SO CUTE!!!!

more photos

2008-10-04T08:49:00.001-07:00

FAMILY PHOTOS

2008-10-02T11:21:00.000-07:00

MY DAUGHTER THE PHOTOGRAPHER!!!!

2008-09-21T20:33:00.000-07:00

Anna took this picture of me I was just sitting taking to Orville and she toke it. I have to say it is one of the best pictures I have every had taken. So I think I have found Annas NICHE! Let me know what you think should I get her in some photo classes or what?

FERRON AND FAMILY

2008-09-21T20:14:00.000-07:00

Me and my kids went to Ferron for Peach Days and the Gil Bowden family reunion. It was so great, the kids played with their cousins. I got to spend time with my sisters, sisters-inlaw and BRINDYS NEW BABY. Every one is doing so good and it was so great to see every one. I love Peach Days it always make me feel like a kid again!

sleeping boy

2008-09-15T19:33:00.001-07:00

Ben's favorite place to take a nap is in my Landry baskets. But first he take out the cloths and puts his blanket in the basket. I am just happy he still takes a nap!!!

Back to school !!!

2008-09-14T10:24:00.000-07:00

It's been 3 weeks, but I have been so busy. All of my kids got great teachers and are doing good in school. I love this time of year, there is always so much going on!!!!

SUMMER TIME

2008-08-10T20:38:00.000-07:00

This is mo,s summer!!! Playing guitar hero on the couch and waiting for it to cool off out side so he can go out and play football and night games with his friends. He is getting really good! School starts in 11 days what will we do?

Girls Night Out!!!!

2008-08-05T21:05:00.001-07:00

What a great night, We had so much fun!!!!! We started our night at Apple bees. Dinner was great! Then we went to a party at Wal-mart. They had Wedding cake and some games. Then we went the Book Store. They had a live band and lots of fun games, I won the tee-shrit contest. We had a great time hanging out till midnight. We got our books and then drove over to Denny's and read and talked all night. It was so much fun!!! Breaking Dawn is a great book from page 1 to THE END! I finished on Monday! I want to say THANK YOU to my sweet heart Orville for taking care of the kids and letting me love Edward and Jacob TOO!!!

THANK YOU STEPHANIE MEYER!!!!!!!!!

2008-08-01T09:21:00.000-07:00

OK Lady's, Today is the 1st and BREAKING DAWN is coming out at 12:01 tonight. I CAN NOT WAIT!!! I'm going to a big party with all my Friends and we all had tee-shirts make(I will post pictures when I,m done reading the book) Orv called off work to watch the kids and I am dedicating this weekend to EDWARD and JACOB!!! I will let you know how my guys are on Monday! So if you call me this weekend and I don't answer the phone you will know why. LET'S ALL HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS!!!!!!!!!

ANNA THE PHOTOGRAPHER!!!!

2008-07-31T09:35:00.000-07:00

So when I uploaded the disc on my camera I found lots of pictures that Anna had taken why I was gone. I think we may have a new photographer in the family. I love the last one, I am going to use it to get what I want from her when she is a teenager.

24th of JULY

2008-07-28T21:23:00.000-07:00

My Anna and Ben got to be in the kids parade on the 24Th. It was so cute!! Still in love after all this time!!! I am so Lucky to have such a great man in my life! He takes such good care of me, He does dishes, laundry, yard work and always makes sure the kids and I have everything we need!
BFF's ALWAYS!! If you have a Friend like Amanda in your life you know what a gift it is to have a true friend that always has your back.
BFF's in the making.
How cute are they!!!

BLACK EYE

2008-07-26T13:24:00.000-07:00

I came home from work last week to find Bren had a big black eye. Mo said " He was getting on my nerves so I gave him a black eye." So lesson to the story, don't get on Mo's nerves or you may get a shiner too!! My boys always keep me on my feet. I guess boys will be boys.

PARTY TIME!!!

2008-07-25T11:34:00.001-07:00

Mo had his B-Day party, I was sick so Orv was the party host. The boys played with Mo's new guitar hero and had dinner and cake. They all had a good time and I was glad for Orvilles help.

FUN AT APPLEBEES

2008-07-24T20:46:00.001-07:00

We went out to dinner with Amanda and her kids too Applebees. It was crazy and a lot of fun too! I love it when someone else get to cleanup after my kids have eaten. Our summer is going great but I can not wait for school to start.

HAPPY B-DAY MO !!!

2008-07-19T20:25:00.000-07:00

Mo will be 11 years old. Time goes so fast, I can still remember the day he was born like it was yesterday. Mo loves Football, Skateboarding and guitar hero. He all so plays the drums and wants to learn to play the guitar like his uncle Mike.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

2008-07-10T07:21:00.000-07:00

ZOO DAY

2008-07-04T16:22:00.000-07:00

We toke our kids to the Zoo in June. It was a nice day, we all had a great time and then we went out to dinner at the OLIVE GARDEN. YUM, YUM,YUM

Brennons big day!!!

2008-07-04T16:11:00.000-07:00

My brennon got Baptised in JUNE. It was great!!! He is such a good boy, he always make me smile. Amanda toke this family photo for us and I love it. My kid are getting so big, I can't believe how fast they grow up!

Football

2008-05-29T07:56:00.000-07:00

This is our life. FOOTBALL,FOOTBALL,FOOTBALL. Everyday my kids run out side as soon as they wake up and play football.

NO MORE CURLS

2008-05-21T21:44:00.000-07:00

Orville did not like Ben's long hair, but I loved his curls so I would not cut them off. Will when I got sick Orville toke it upon his self to cut off all Ben's hair. I love this picture, Ben looks so happy to have daddy giving him a hair cut. I was so sad, my baby is a big boy now and curls are for girls.(or so all 4 boys in my family tell me so)

FLYING HIGH

2008-05-20T13:11:00.000-07:00

Last sat my good friend called and told me she could get our kids a hot air balloon ride and to come quick. We got there and they put me and the kids in a basket and up we went. It was great, bren loved being in the ski. (now he says he is going in to the air force when he grows up) The kids where so proud that they told me I had to blog the pic so everyone would see them in the balloon.

CRAZY HAIR DAY

2008-05-19T17:03:00.000-07:00

The kid had crazy hair day at shcool. Mo and Bren did thier hair. I did Annas and Ben woke up with crazy hair. They all had a good time and cant wait for next year.

I AM BACK

2008-05-14T21:44:00.000-07:00

OK so here's the story. I got very sick on my b-day. I was driving home from my date with Orville (he went to work) and I felt so tired and hot. I called Amanda and told her to talk with me so I would not fall a sleep. She told me to go to the Doc, that I might have a infection. I told her I would go on Monday. The next day I was worse I skipped church and slept. Mon I was even worse I was having high fevers and could not eat. Orville made me go to the Doc, he said I had an ear infection and gave me some antibiotics. I did not get any better, by Thursday I knew I needed to go back to the doc, he told me I now had a kidney inf. and gave me more antibiotics. He said to go home and if I was still sick tomorrow I would have to get a CT to look for stones. Well Friday I had a gross CT we won't talk about it. They sent me home and said they would let me know. Well I made it to about 2:00am before I knew I had to go to the ER. They ran tests gave me lots of painkiller, and did one more CT. My blood tests were all off so I got a bed and more drugs. And there I stayed for two day with fever up to 105 till I saw a Doc. When he did come in he said I had meningitis and I needed a spinal tap. (That was fun) That lasted for almost 2 days and then a new Doc came in she said I did not have meningitis. I had HIV and she did not know what to do with me. I cried for hours and hours, and I prayed even more. (THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS. I FELT ALL YOUR LOVE.) Then the same Doc said she was calling the infectious disease at U of U to get their help. That's when I asked to be moved to the U of U. They had me moved. I was very sick and I can not remember much of it but the Doc at the U went to work and in 24 hours they knew what I had (not meningitis, Not HIV.) They told me that I had one of three things. A virus, lupus or bone cancer. After an ultrasound and many more tests, they concluded I had a really bad case of MONO. YES MONO it only took 25 thousand dollars of tests to figure it out. The mono had made my liver stop working and that stopped everything else. So there you have it. I am doing better, but still have a way to go. I am so thankful for the outcome. It was one of the scariest things I have ever been through. Never take your good heath for granted. So I am back and I am not going anywhere anytime soon. May God bless you and your families as he has blessed mine. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR LOVE AND PRAYERS!!!!!! Allie

GETTING OLD ONE YEAR AT A TIME

2008-04-21T07:02:00.000-07:00

OK so I blogged everyones b-day so I guess I have to do mine. I had a very good day. Orville and the kids got me DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION, the kids had a great time playing it on the Wii. Then we all went to a Friend's party. My Friend Amanda gave Orville and me tickets to The Off Broadway, so Orville took me to the show. It was very fun.

2008-04-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

I went with Anna on her field trip to the Zoo. We had so much fun!!! We went on the train, played on the playground and looked at all the animals. It was also Anna's first time on a bus, she loved it for about 5 Min's and then was ready to be at the Zoo.

BREN's B-DAY PARTY

2008-04-14T09:42:00.000-07:00

Bren had a great b-day. He got a Wii from mom and Dad. He had a great party with lots of friends. And Grandma Heidi and Grandpa Gilly call from the MTC to tell him happy b-day.(It was a very fun day)

2008-04-11T21:34:00.001-07:00

Elder and sister Bowden left to Russia today. Iam so proud of my Mom and Dad. I will miss them so much but I know they are doing the Lords work. We had dinner at Curt and Amys home on Sunday to say goodbye. It was a great night and it was fun for us to all get some last min photos with Mom and Dad . I know they will do great work.

The kids watching Conference

2008-04-11T21:21:00.001-07:00

We had a great Conference weekend. Amanda and her kids came over on Sat. night. We had pizza and went bowling. Then on Sunday we sleep in and watched conference in our P.J.s. ( OH and Thanks Jodi for the activity packages, the kids love them. )

HAPPY B-DAY BREN

2008-04-07T13:15:00.000-07:00

My monkey boy is going to be 8. I can still remember the day he came in to this world, he was so sick and had such a hard time. I always said if bren makes it to his 8Th b-day it will a miracle and here it is. God has blessed him so much, He is smart, healthy and loves life. I thank God every day that he let us keep our sweet boy.

EYE CANDY

2008-04-05T08:44:00.000-07:00

I was paid to take pictures of a body building contest last week end . I met the #1 body builder in the world and got to see a lot of eye candy. I LOVE MY JOB!!!!!

FOOTBALL

2008-03-31T21:21:00.000-07:00

Mo and Bren had their first football games on sat. They had a great time, Bren's team won but mo's lost. It was so cold but you would have never known it to see them play. They have games every sat till the end of may if anyone would like to see them play, call and I can give you the times and places of the games.

EASTER FUN

2008-03-26T20:24:00.001-07:00

We went down to my Mom and Dad's campground last weekend for Easter and their farewell. We had an Easter egg hunt on Saturday with all my sisters' and brothers' kids. Curt gave out money for eggs. Anna and Mo found 1 dollar eggs but Bren found the 5 dollar egg. Then Sunday morning the kids all had to wait on the stairs to get their Easter baskets togather. It was so much fun to see all the kids having a great time with their cousins. My Mom and Dad did a great job on their talks and I loved seeing them before they leave for two years (we will all miss them so much, I don't want to think about it.) But we are very proud of them for serving the Lord.

BEN EATING HIS B-DAY CAKE

2008-03-25T20:39:00.001-07:00

We had a family party at home for Ben. Orville and I asked him what we should get him for his b-day, He told Orville he needed money (not fake money but real dollars) so that's what Orville gave him. We also took the kids to a jumping place so Ben could jump and ride his new scouter that Mo gave him. We all had a great time and Ben loved it too.

HAPPY B-DAY BEN

2008-03-18T20:54:00.000-07:00

Here we go again, we have lots of b-days in our family this time of year. My baby is 4 years old. What a great blessing our squishy has been to our family. I would have never guessed how much I needed him in my life! ( BEN IS SO MUCH FUN) He loves life and it shows. His favorite # is 49 (don't ask me why) his favorite color is different every day. His favorite things to do are acting like a dog, ride his bike, jumping off any thing he can climb, driving his little yellow car over any person or thing he can find and spending time with his family. We know he will have a happy b-day because it does not take a lot to make him happy.

PRINCESS ON ICE

2008-03-16T17:23:00.000-07:00

Anna and I went to Princesses on Ice with my Mom, Dad, Brad, Jenie, Amy, Tyson, Kelly, Jesse, Kisty and all their girls. We had so much fun!!! All the girls dressed up as princesses. They were so cute Anna and I can't wait to go again next year!

OVER THE HILL

2008-03-12T08:08:00.001-07:00

(HAPPY B-DAY ORVILLE )Yes, my man is over the hill. (40 today) I think he gets better looking every year. I have spent 14 great years side by side with this man and I would not change anything. The hard times have made us closer and more in LOVE! A good man is so hard to find and I am so glad I found mine. I love you Orv, hope you have a great B-day.

ANNAS PARTY

2008-03-11T08:52:00.001-07:00

Anna had her party. We all had so much fun! She opened gifts, had pizza and cupcakes and put makeup on. All the girls that came got a makeup kit. I want to say thank you to Jodi, Jenie, and Amanda for all your help. (YOU ARE THE BEST) Anna loved all her gifts, she got a make a bear kit from Jenie's girls and it was a hit. We have been making bears all week. Thanks for all the gifts and for coming.

HAPPY B-DAY ANNA

2008-03-05T08:59:00.000-08:00

Anna is SIX years old today! I cant believe how fast the last 6 years have gone. When she woke up today she asked for a b-day hairdo. She said she would like to look like a princess, so I went to work and this is what we got. (SHE LOVED IT) Anna is having a party tonight, and we are having 16 to 18 girls over. It should be lots of fun. I will post pic from the party soon.

Mo's Band Concert

2008-02-29T06:43:00.000-08:00

Mo had his Winter Concert last night. He plays percussion. They played three songs and they did a very good job. Mo was happy with the concert but he said they could have done better, one of the boys droped his drum stick(mo was so upset). We all loved it and had a good time.

OUR BABYDOLL

2008-02-24T22:32:00.000-08:00

Our babydoll is having a B-DAY in 10 days, she will be 6 years old. She is going to have a BRATZ MAKE-UP party. She loves all things pink and girly,makeup is one of her favs. We are so happy God blessed us with our REDHEAD. Orv says he is getting a gun soon, to keep the boys away from his baby girl. I told him, If she grows up to be like me it wont do any good.( LOL ) Besides I dont know a boy who would mess with Anna, they all know better!!!

2008-02-23T10:06:00.000-08:00

More proof that Ben can sleep any where. I dont know how long he was sleeping upside down, but the movie they where watching was almost over and it was a 2 hour movie. Just call him BATBOY, he does say he has super powers .He always has me laughing about something.

Trip to Ferron

2008-02-20T06:31:00.001-08:00

The kids and I went to Ferron for the long weekend. We had a great time with my Mom and Dad. My Dad toke the kids for sled rides on the 4wheeler. We got to see Kellys new home, and Brindys too and make some great memories with Dad and Mom before they go to Russia for 2 years.

SNOWDAY

2008-02-14T08:11:00.000-08:00

We got 3 feet of snow! The kids got a SNOWDAY from school. And I got stuck with 6 kids and a snowed in car. I think we will make cookies, not much more we can do on a day like this. Hope you all have a great day too!

2008-02-09T18:13:00.000-08:00

Orville and I put on a dinner and dance for our ward. It was so much fun! we called it a night in Paris.It was like Prom with out having to be home at 12:oo.

Ben sleeping

2008-02-06T15:18:00.000-08:00

I went up stirs last night to find Ben asleep on the floor. I dont know how kids can sleep like this. It looks painful to me.