Cody's New Doo

Iknow most of you will look at these pictures and think, "does your mom know?" and the answer is yes. Cody has been wanting to do this for a long time and he turned 17 on the 18th of December so I thought what the heck if it gives him a boost of confidence it is fine with me. People are too quick to judge anyway, Cody is an awesome kid and I have no reason to worry just because he wants a slightly radical hair-doo, he is still teddy bear cody on the inside. I also put a couple pictures of Caleb he is holding Guy's new puppy "Roxy" we were baby sitting when Caleb was home sick.

Remembering Aunt Caudie

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT TWILA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!
Today my Aunt Twila (who from the time I was 2 I called Aunt Caudie because I couldn't say Twila) would be 68? I am remembering her today with laughter and tears, laughter because she was the funniest person I knew and tears because I miss her. For those of you who didn't know her, she had a knack for cracking you up. One of my favorite memories was when I was about 11 years old I had gone to California to visit and while I was there my appendix burst, that part wasn't funny but I had a tummy full of stitches and she came to see me after the surgery and I had to have the nurses make her leave because it hurt too much to laugh and she didn't know how to not be funny, she didn't have to say anything and I would laugh. I am so glad my kids got to know Aunt Twila whom they will only remember as Aunt Twiller because of one of her hysterical stories about a phone solicitor who got her name wrong, I can't talk about her to them without that story coming up. I miss you Aunt Caudie and I know you are dancing and singing in Heaven with Gram and Uncle Rick and Sammy and all of the others who have gone before us, I love you and I know we will laugh together again someday. XOXOX

TURKEY BOWL 2009

Every year for about 8 years now The guys in our family get together on Thanksgiving morning to play flag football, most recently though because of previous injuries during turkey bowl my husband Gary has sat this year out. But these guys range in age from 9 up to 48 (not recommended). Usually a good time is had by all but unfortunately this year did not go without a serious injury. My brother guy was hurt in a collision with my oldest son Cody, he was initially knocked unconscious only briefly to open his eyes and realize he could not move, after laying there for several minutes he was able to move his legs and then eventually his arms and the rest of his body. Like the crazy man that he is he drove several kids home and then drove himself to the hospital where he remained on a backboard until around 5:30 pm. He is still having significant pain and he has trouble using his right arm. We would appreciate your prayers for Guy as we pray for a full recovery. I am putting in some pictures of the times of turkey bowl before the event was ended with Guy's injury.

GIRLS GO CRAZY FOR A SHARP DRESSED MAN

Cody had his homecoming dance this past weekend, He looked so Handsome this proud momma had to put some of the pictures on my blog for all to see. He also had his cousin Elisha and her best friend Kendra as guests. They all had alot of fun. The night started with pictures at our house, from there we picked up Cody's date Breanne and they all went to dinner, then off to Granparents for more pics and then off to the dance until 12:00 midnight.

A Beautiful Girl on Homecoming Night

Here are a couple pictures of Elisha's Sophmore Homecoming, I am a very proud Auntie so I wanted you all to see what a pretty niece I have. She would kill me if she new I put these on my blog, Oh Well.

Hiking With Friends

We decided to try to get a good hike in before the summer weather left us and the fall weather began. We couldn't have picked a better day, it was a long hard hike but the view at the top was worth it as you will see in the pictures.

When Sisters Come To Visit

My sisters Vicky and Julie came up for a visit on their way to a cruise to Alaska. They were able to stay the a couple nights before they cruised and one night on the way back. We sure enjoyed our time together.