Give Thanks!

After this shot of the kids table, I set the camera on the mantel, and attended to the millions of details to get the thanksgiving meal on the adult tables!!! So, I thought I would take a moment to give thanks to each of my family members this Thanksgiving Season!

Dennis- for loving me for the past 37 years!! and sharing in the memories of raising this amazingly large, loud and wonderful family!
Travis- for never hesitating to help and share his knowledge of computers, the gospel and his passion for his family. (you thought I was going to say sports)
Kim- for sharing her feelings and love for me every time we talk! Always unselfish! Her gift of song!!
Chad- his testimony and love for his family!
Tiffany- her strength and grace at the same time. Always serving her family, extended family and friends!
Stephen-his quick mind and sense of humor. I love his hugs! Super dad and husband!
Tara-brightens every room she is in with her flamboyant personality. Tremendous listener!
Adam-for noticing the little things I do and always asking to help. Attention to details. His love for children, and not just his, but every one he meets.
Tristen- makes everything she touches better and more beautiful. Superb chief! I love her humor! ( I need it!)
Treavor- very sensitive and caring soul! Wise and funny beyond his years!
Sara- love her laugh and her abilities to sense a situation accurately. Loves Treavor and Owen so much!
Clay- love his story telling and his tenderness towards his wife and son! Great biceps!
Telisa- her strength to overcome every obstacle! Her gift of conversation! Passion for everything and everyone!
Gunnar- his ability to communicate with adults and kids! I'm a little taken back by his lowered voice!
Jessica- her kindness and patience
Sabrina- her determination at everything she does
Kourtney- her organizational skills and love for monkeys
Whitley- her unselfishness and singing voice
Zach- his drive to always learn more
Bailey- her running hugs and gregarious personality
Trinity-her excitement at life and dance moves!
Morgan- her princessness!
Cade- when he says, "Guess what Grandma? I love you!"
Grace- her mouth and her desire to help!
Luke- when he jabbers on and I have no idea what he is talking about!
Rylee- her love for horses and her daddy!
Jovie- when she cuddles on my lap!
Mylee-when she talks so cute!
Pyper- those expressive eyes!
Bodie- when he attacks my face with sloppy kisses!
Owen- his beautiful face!
Redd- healthy round cheeks!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my family! I know how blessed I am, and even though the economy is down, we have so much to be thankful for!! Love you all!!!

Zach Attack!

Tiff had me take some shots of Zach playing his favorite sports! She plans on enlarging them and hanging them in his room! What a jock!

Bodie comes to Utah!!

We love Redd!

Redd William's 1st Photo Shoot

He's having some great dream there!!

November Birthdays!!

I seem to be getting these post out later each month! What's my problem? Love you Zach and Whitley!! Hope you have great birthdays this year!

10 Reasons Why I Love Zachary T!

1. His passion for football! Wow!
2. He is a champ at basketball and golf ,as well!
3. He is the best big brother to his baby sister Rylee Jo!
4. How he loves to skin rats with big brother, Gunnar!
5. The way he talks! I will be sad when he starts pronouncing his "R"s
6. How hard he works. He can keep up with his dad and big brother!
7. His beautiful eyes! (he won't want to hear that!)
8. His intensity when he doing a project. (wonder where he got that?)
9. He is a fast learner
10.He forgave me for sitting on him when he was a newborn!

10 Reason Why I Love Whitley Erin!

1. Her infectious giggle!
2. The way she dances and sings!
3. Her willingness to always let me take her picture!
4. She speaks her mind!
5. The kindness she shows to her sisters and cousins!
6. How she cares for Mylee, especially! (even sharing a room with her)
7. Her hugs when she sees me!
8. Her sparkle when she is telling me about an event!
9. Her desire to Choose The Right!
10.Her beauty inside and out!

TIFFANY DOES IT AGAIN!! HALLOWEEN 08

Once again Tiffany pulled off the Halloween extravaganza of the year!! Tiff's favorite holiday is Halloween, so she planned and carried out quite the event. Hand delivered invitations, spooky menu, games including a Scavenger Hunt, costumes contest and two days of setting up were all carried out by family members with Tiff at the helm. It was truly organized chaos, with kids, babies, nursing moms and crazy dads! I loved seeing the array of costumes coming through the door!! Particularly LOVED THE ROCK BAND!! My favorite moment was Steve bobbing for apples, submerging not only his head, but half his body (with added force!) to retrieve the apple!! As well as, Treavor and Steve fighting for the Treasure at the end of the Scavenger Hunt! Hilarious! Little Frankenstein and his family, Adorable Witches in all sizes and colors, Worn-out Mom, Peter Pan with great legs, a scary Wolf, the prettiest little Genie,the cutest little Frog and the sweetest little Tinkerbell--Tiger Woods even, were among the guests, but I have to say my favorite was my Dad showing up and staying until the party was over! He had a great time, holding hands with his granddaughters, Mikel and Telisa during the games, in addition Rylee sat on his lap for an hour watching a movie!! Loved it Tiff!! You never stop to amaze us! Next year, we might want to consider ADULTS only!

HALLOWEEN 2008

HALLOWEEN CONT.

Tristen wins as "Tired MOM!"

Love the Rock Band!!!!!

MY DAD CAME AND STAYED!!!!

Spooktacular!!