Below are pics, and again, I can't move them around (blogger, or possibly my computer is/are dumb) so while I am probably the only anal person who cares that they are not in order, I just have to make a note to let you all know that it bugs me. Enjoy!
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thanksgiving 2009
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We had a great day but missed all the family that we didn't get to see. My (Audrey's) parents and sister Allison came over and we enjoyed a magnificent dinner prepared by yours truly, Pat a.k.a. the master of the kitchen, aaaaand (cough, cough) Rudy's BBQ. Seriously, they make the best smoked turkey. This was Grant's first T-Giving and while he slept for most of the day he was kind enough to make an appearance at dinner where he enjoyed his feast of green beens, sweet potatoes, and Gerber cereal puffs. Yum! We had a really fantastic day and I know that we have so much to be thankful for. I am above all grateful for the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. I know without it I would not have the joy and fulfillment that I do. I love myhusband and children and I am so grateful for our good health, and strong relationships. Also, it's totally awesome that Tim has a job, and I can stay home with the rascals. In times like these I know that is an especially fantastic blessing. And I can't forget this great big huge awesome family that I am a part of! I love all you guys so much and I just feel so blessed that we can share our lives together! I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and we can't wait to see you all at Christmas!
Below are pics, and again, I can't move them around (blogger, or possibly my computer is/are dumb) so while I am probably the only anal person who cares that they are not in order, I just have to make a note to let you all know that it bugs me. Enjoy!

Thank you for the gorgeous flowers Harry and Dianne. They made a beautiful centerpiece!
The master slicing the succulent, smoked, breast of Turkey. And yes, we had the gigando bottle of sauce to go with it.
This is sadly how Lillie and Samuel spent a lot of the morning. Just can't get enough of the ipod touch! (For historical purposes I would like to note that these do not belong to them.)
Below are pics, and again, I can't move them around (blogger, or possibly my computer is/are dumb) so while I am probably the only anal person who cares that they are not in order, I just have to make a note to let you all know that it bugs me. Enjoy!
Happy Birthday To Me!
Alright, this is late, but better than never right? So I had a great B-Day on the 7th, (thanks for all the wonderful phone calls!) I loved, loved the package from the Barnes Fam: seriously Christian, that was the most awesome card, Pokemon RocKs!!! And the pictures that Abby and Emma drew for me were the best! You guys are the sweetest. So our day was busy but Tim did all the work and I just got to relax and go along for the ride. Thanks, babe, that was seriously the best. We started with a T-Ball game for Samuel at 8:30am,woo hoo!, then primary program practice after that. Tim made lunch (and breakfast) and cleaned the kitchen while I took a nap.
Tim took me out for dinner while my mom watched the kiddos and we did cake and presents when we got back. It was a fanrastic and realxing day! Thank you everyone for all the thoughtful gifts!
Okay, while I still hold strong to my life long love of aging, it's starting to feel a tad weird to be so close to the dirty thirty.
Tim took me out for dinner while my mom watched the kiddos and we did cake and presents when we got back. It was a fanrastic and realxing day! Thank you everyone for all the thoughtful gifts!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Run in with the Law
Well I thought that I would share my esxperience yesterday morning while taking Lillie to school. It was a beautiful Wednesday morning, the air was crisp, the sun was shining and the mood was calm. Lillie and I were in the car driving to drop her off at school. As I turned onto the road that her school was located off of her and I were talking and not really paying attention to anything around us.
All the sudden I see some lights flash behind me and I start to think "is he pulling me over or does he just want around me". So I pull over to let him by but he follows right behind, "Oh Crap". He walks up to the car, and at this point I had no idea how fast I was going, and asks me if I knew why he pulled me over. I calmly (and truthfully) reply "I have no idea". To which he says "well I clocked you going 24 in a 20 MPH SCHOOL ZONE".
Then the alarms are going off in my head of: this is going to coast a fortune, Audrey is never going to let me live this down, etc.
He then adds "you just need to make sure that as you get closer to a school that you slow down".
"Yes sir I agree" I reply
"Are you taking your daughter to school" he asks
"Yes sir, I am dropping her off on my way to work" I state with hope in my voice that he will let me go
"License and registration please" he demands
I am really worried now. He isn't just going to give me a warning, I am going to have to pay the piper for this one.
He goes back to his car and starts to do whatever cops do while you have to sit waiting for them while acting as the latest circus show for all of the drivers passing by. I was amazed and the look of disgust on some of the 6 year old faces as they walked by. They seemed to be telling me through their eyes "you fast driving jerk, how could you speed in my school zone"
So we are sitting there for about 5 miniutes when all of the sudden Lillie asks "What is taking so long, are we going to be late for school?" This by the way is her #1 concern.
"Well Lillie when you are pulled over, police officers take a long time to fill out their paper work and come back to your car" I reply
"This is taking to long" she complains
"I know but it will be over soon" I say trying to be a good dad
At that moment that police officer is walking up and Lillie starts with one more comment "Dad police officers take a really long time and make people late, right daddy" to which I quickly respond in a whisper "lets stop talking about it before the police officer gets to the window please".
Finally, the officer is at my window and tells me "it my job to slow people down in school zones" and "when I am back on this street I do not want to see you speeding again. I am not going to give you violation today just a written warning".
All I could hear for the next 10 seconds was the sound of the heavenly choirs singing "hallejuha". I promptly signed my warning and continued about my day.
All I can say is that I am glad that Lillie was in the car or otherwise I think that I would have been dead meat and paying a huge fine, so thank you Lillie.
All the sudden I see some lights flash behind me and I start to think "is he pulling me over or does he just want around me". So I pull over to let him by but he follows right behind, "Oh Crap". He walks up to the car, and at this point I had no idea how fast I was going, and asks me if I knew why he pulled me over. I calmly (and truthfully) reply "I have no idea". To which he says "well I clocked you going 24 in a 20 MPH SCHOOL ZONE".
Then the alarms are going off in my head of: this is going to coast a fortune, Audrey is never going to let me live this down, etc.
He then adds "you just need to make sure that as you get closer to a school that you slow down".
"Yes sir I agree" I reply
"Are you taking your daughter to school" he asks
"Yes sir, I am dropping her off on my way to work" I state with hope in my voice that he will let me go
"License and registration please" he demands
I am really worried now. He isn't just going to give me a warning, I am going to have to pay the piper for this one.
He goes back to his car and starts to do whatever cops do while you have to sit waiting for them while acting as the latest circus show for all of the drivers passing by. I was amazed and the look of disgust on some of the 6 year old faces as they walked by. They seemed to be telling me through their eyes "you fast driving jerk, how could you speed in my school zone"
So we are sitting there for about 5 miniutes when all of the sudden Lillie asks "What is taking so long, are we going to be late for school?" This by the way is her #1 concern.
"Well Lillie when you are pulled over, police officers take a long time to fill out their paper work and come back to your car" I reply
"This is taking to long" she complains
"I know but it will be over soon" I say trying to be a good dad
At that moment that police officer is walking up and Lillie starts with one more comment "Dad police officers take a really long time and make people late, right daddy" to which I quickly respond in a whisper "lets stop talking about it before the police officer gets to the window please".
Finally, the officer is at my window and tells me "it my job to slow people down in school zones" and "when I am back on this street I do not want to see you speeding again. I am not going to give you violation today just a written warning".
All I could hear for the next 10 seconds was the sound of the heavenly choirs singing "hallejuha". I promptly signed my warning and continued about my day.
All I can say is that I am glad that Lillie was in the car or otherwise I think that I would have been dead meat and paying a huge fine, so thank you Lillie.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Happy Halloween!
Here are Tim and the kiddos at our yearly pumpkin carving family home evening. Tim does most of the work but the kids do love to help dig out the guts! You can see Grant crawling around back there...
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Family Pictures Oct 2009
We took some family pictures about 2 weeks ago and we wanted to share them with everyone.
Enjoy
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