Saturday, February 28, 2009

One of The Best Days Ever





When Hayze comes I try to get the other cousins, Taysja, Marley & Adisyn, so we can create some memories. Today we made whole wheat cinnamon rolls and bread. They loved to watch the wheat disappear into the wheat grinder, help add the ingredients to the dough and play in the flour. They each got their own dough to make their own cinnamon rolls and then Taysja came up with the idea to braid the bread and it looked like something Martha Stewart would make. Hayze said today was her best day ever, much better then her worst. It was when she slipped in her new boots in the lunch room and food went everywhere even on her! Today, Hayze made play dough from scratch but I wouldn't let her put lotion in it. I really appreciated when these sweet little granddaughters helped me decoration for Spring. I loved watching them play ring around the rosy and listening to the music of their youthful laughter. We went to Mel's and picked up Livi then headed to the city park. We sat in the shredded rubber stamps, as we pushed Livi in the baby swing, Taysja said how easily babies are entertained. I said, "Well, watch how easily you are entertained." Then I covered my eyes and played peek a boo with Taysja who laughed so hard it made me laugh! It was FUN to LAUGH out loud and forget about problems and pain. I took these pictures except for the last one. Tayjsa took it with her phone. These granddaughters of mine got the brainy idea to bury me in the rubber stamps at the playground. Taysja said, "I can't believe an 11 year old can bury an OLDER woman!" Thanks Tays! When we went home we enjoyed eating the fruits of our labor. Marley said the bread tasted like the Three Bears! Also, we drank chocolate milk from the play dishes. It was one of my BEST days ever to spend with these precious daughters of God.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

The Farmer- Grandpa T

Sunday, Adisyn and I went to the field with Farmer Terril to feed the horses. I took my camera and got some great pictures for a book I want to write someday. But for now, I think this a nice reminder of what I should be doing with my children and grandchildren. I want to walk beside them.

Down at the Farm


Grandpa T. teaches Adisyn that Fab's is a pretty nice horse, as they pet her together. It was a fun day to watch Grandpa feed the horses and get first hand experience of life at the farm.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

The Cousins at Ayden's Birthday


What a shot! You have no idea what it took to get this picture unless you were there. Bottom row: Derek, Taysja, Dexton & Hayze. Next row: Marley, Connor & Adisyn. The top row are the babies; Birthday Boy Ayden, Baby Violet and Livi (Alyvia) It was quite a struggle getting all 10 of them to look, smile and stay in place. They are precious little ones.

My Girls at Ayden's Birthday



I love my family and this picture which was taken in Kristin's kitchen in St. George at Ayden's first birthday party on Valentines Day. These girls are my Valentines!!! Andrea came from Queen Creek Arizona, Shelly Jo from Cedar City, Melanie from Kanab, and Kristin was the hostess, sad little Marley Moo and Sheldon brought Hayze down from Payson. We were so blessed to have everyone safely travel so far for this wonderful celebration.

The Budget Inn & Suites


It was a wild and crazy night to take these kids to St. George on Valentines, Parade of Homes and Presidents Day weekend. The pool was packed! Marley was sick in the night and I got to sleep or should I say stay with four of these kids in a motel room! Taysja is holding baby Violet, Adisyn, Connor, Dexton, Derek and Marley hanging over the rail

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Muddy Bre


At first glance you may think that Breana has a bad case of acne, well it is really mud spluttered on her lovely face from her messy ride to the TV towers on the four wheeler with her friend and cousin Alexa Crosby. They were kind enough to go to the car wash and spray off the four wheeler. Actually I think they were very responsible!!!