Monday, March 16, 2009

We're Back!

Did I mention that life around our household is NEVER boring? March, (yes Friday)the 13th, Britain and Ben we're working on their clubhouse. Apparently, Britain "tossed" half of a cinderblock onto the roof and it slid off the other side on to Ben's head! Lots of blood--thank goodness dad is a nurse and wasn't leaving for work for another 5 minutes--'cause mom would have fainted if she had to look at it very long. Here's his head all stapled together!

Taking a bath with the cast is an ORDEAL!









Here's the story on the cast! We were all waiting in the car to go visit G.Gramma Child on a Sunday evening and Britain complained that it was cold and wanted to go back into the house to get a blanket. I told him to hurry--he did. He came barreling out of the house with the blanket in tow and soon blanket, boy, and sidewalk were all one! Somehow in the middle of the action his ankle got broken. Hopefully, he'll get the cast off by the last week of March!

















We all just walked across the cattle guard and looked back to see Ben crossing it the safe way!















Hal posing by Great Grandma Crockett's home site.

























Yep! Kayle turned the big "4-0"! He wanted to ride a horse and the little mini motorcycle and get some fresh air--so that's what we did--at G&G Crockett's.

Benjamin watching and imitating his big brother--he's a cool boarder!



Kaden enjoyed snowboarding lessons that he got for his birthday. He was the only student every time--so he had private lessons! He had a great time and learned lots of new skills!

Decided to start the new year a little lighter--cut off all of my hair!
Life around here is great! We are all getting a little cabin feverish and looking forward to sun and springtime. We love ya all.






























































Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Christmas 08

















What a wonderful year we've had in 2008! We had winter hikes--Kayle graduated--summer swimming--family reunions--camping trips--did I mention that Kayle finally finished school:)--trip to Disneyland and California beaches--healthy, growing children--and many, many other blessings!
We are also so grateful for all of your love and support. Most of all at this time of year I express my love for the Savior. I am grateful for his birth and his life, and hope to be better at following his example in 2009.
May you all have the old fashioned kind of Christmas that is made magical with the love of family and friends and service to others. We wish you a Merry Christmas from ours to yours!





















































Friday, November 14, 2008

Halloween 08























Here's the Halloween gang. Sorry about the blurriness! I took all of my attention just to get them all to look at me and not the other dressed up kids.

Saturday, October 25, 2008





We are so grateful for the abundance the Lord has blessed our family with! We have made many wonderful family memories this past summer. As our children get older I realize how precious is this short chapter of our life with them under our roof! Now we are back to the busy scramble of our daily life, filled with schools (4 different ones), judo practice, piano lessons, Scouts, Young Men activities, Stake Dances, etc...but I am keenly aware that these are building memories too! We look forward to seeing all of you someday, and love you all.