Friday, December 26, 2008

Merry Christmas Hope everyone had a great one. Larry, Max, and me went to Shannons this year. We went on Christmas eve and stayed for prime rib on Christmas day. I slept in Reagans bed and Larry slept in Anthony's. I woke up freezing at 3:30 and went to find some heat and rolaids. Shan doesn't have rolaids (i will remember that) after eating everything in sight i had heartburn so bad that i needed one. Anyway i went in the kitchen to find heat and there was Carson standing by the tree! I quess there wasn't much sleeping going on at 3:30 in the morning. I remember the year my kids (bless their little hearts) changed the time on the alarm clock. We had threatened them that no one was getting up before 6:oo on christmas morning. The alarm went off and we all proceeded into the living room. It didn't take long to realize that it was really 1:30 in the morning! We ended up opening all that santa brought and went back to bed. So I don't have to much sympathy for all my kids. Had planned on going to St. George today, but the weather isn't cooperating with my wishes. I am totally chicken on bad roads. So we will stay here this weekend. It was supposed to be our family party tommorrow, so i am a bit bummed about not going. Justin got engaged! (about time) and Gabby is the newest recrute to our family. We welcome her and love that she is going to belong to this crazy bunch. We're waiting Wally! This year has gone by so fast. We feel so blessed to have our kids and grandkids as close as they are. (it could be much worse) I know that the Lord blesses us more each year, and am so thankful for everything he give to us.

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new years day @ Chris and Lisa's

new years day @ Chris and Lisa's
the girls

Wally and Shannon putting the finishing touches on.

float in progress

float in progress
Carson and Bode helping Shann

LIght parade float

LIght parade float

The petting zoo

The petting zoo
Cardon is trying to hold the pig for the girls to pet. Not such a good idea.

Mylee and Ty walking Dodge

Mylee and Kalena with new drop off (no name yet) we'll see if Shann lets this one stay.

Megan 2 Kalena and Allee helping out.

after the paraade

Chris and Lisa and kids

Chris and Lisa and kids
Chris and Lisa Along with 4 of our 11 grandkids. They are all so busy as you can see. Wish they were closer.

Corn maze in St. George

Corn maze in St. George
Stolen, but at least i was there.

Makinlee on Halloween

Makinlee on Halloween
Stolen again-when i get more pictures i will quit steeling them. But they are sooo cute.

Bode

Bode
Bode on Halloween

Wally and Kalena

Wally and Kalena
This is Kalena, one of Megans girls. Cute huh. Wally and Kalena going to daddy daughter date at church.

Ray reunion in Panguithch

Ray reunion in Panguithch
We have a family reunion each year on labor day. This one was at Panguitch Lake. Now understand my idea of camping is the Marriot. But I made it, without the use of a shower or good bed. The bathrooms were up the HUGE hill towards the top of this picture. The first time I made the treck i thought i was going to have a heart attack. I felt better when the kids were huffing and puffing too. This was our camp. We had volleyball and horseshoes. Gabby and Shannon won the volleyball and me, megan, and lisa came in second. But we will win next year. Not sure who won at horseshoes. the kids did a play on the last night, it was fun. I was sure glad to get a shower when i got home tho.

Boy's playing with Fire?!

Boy's playing with Fire?!

Kids fishing at panguitch lake

Kids fishing at panguitch lake
Here most of the kids were waiting to get a chance at fishing with uncle chris.

grandkids

grandkids
this at a motel pool. Reagan is hiding behind Mylee. We had fun.

Some of our grandkids at a parade

Some of our grandkids at a parade
Again stole picture from Lisa's blog. The kids were in a parade in St. George. This one includes some of JJ and Megan's kids Tyree, Baylee and Allee

Mylee and Baylee

Mylee and Baylee
These two are the best of freinds. We got to keep them for a week during the summer and had a ball. Can't wait till next year.