G-ma the Dancer

The other day I was helping Abby with a few things for drill team tryouts. Mom/G-ma stepped in to show Abby how it's really done. I was impressed with her grace as she prepped for her turn. Mom won't let me forget that she was a BYU folk dancer...

Enjoy~

birthday party

Happy 60th Birthday Mom!

Dad gave us all such a great present by flying Samson, Natalie and their kids out to Utah to help Mom celebrate her birthday. We've had so much fun laughing, eating and hanging out the past few days! Here are some pictures that I took at mom's party.

Go, Fight, Win!

Here are two cute girls practicing the cheer the made up while at G-ma's on Christmas Day!

Welcome Home~

We are glad you are back from your amazing trip!

Here is a picture from Mom and Dad's vacation~

Will we be seeing more Mom?

Grandma's Sleepover

Last night Grandma had the girls over for a sleepover. We played, did crafts, ate dinner together, and hung out. This morning we had breakfast and watched General Conference.

Here are some of the highlights.

• Morgan laughing at herself during dinner.
• Alex saying, "I'm not domestic... I'm a republican!"
• Getting all of the sewing done on Alex's quilt.
• Dance, Dance Revolution
• Watching conference and working on conference packets.
• Talking Abby into trying out for cheerleader and doing toe touches.
• Just hanging out with the girls... including Emery and Sandy.

Here we are during dinner. It was fun going around the table and saying nice things about each person.

We finished all the sewing on Alex's quilt! HOORAY! I didn't know if this day would ever come. Now all we have to do is the cutting and washing.

Watching Conference

What are you doing Abby?

I had to post a picture of this little sleeping beauty!



The boys came over on Sunday afternoon and Britton had a lot of fun throwing the ball to Sandy.

What a stud!

Random Lagoon Pics

Don and Brenda
Nikki, Natalie, Carrie and Whitney

I thought I'd start to update this blog a bit more and hopefully that will trigger everyone else to do the same! Here are some pictures of the kids at Mom's yesterday.

I love how all the kids swarm to Emery. This picture was a bit staged but this is really how it is. All of the kids love to be around Emery and their always saying, "I want to hold her!" or "It's my turn now!"
I didn't really care for this picture but as I looked at it, I wanted to know why Alex was making that face...please explain Alex!

The princesses...and Jaden looking through the doors. Jaden already has some blackmail princess pics so I guess he didn't want to participate in the fun!


Oh what a cheese ball! Here is Aiden showing of his lovely shoes! Can you tell he has older sisters or what?? He did have his nails painted too!

And Britton sure loved the frosting on those cupcakes!! But I think he has more on his face!!

* Just as a side note, I completed this post while holding Emery and eating cereal! Yes, I am typing with one hand. So I think everyone should update this blog more often. Bring back the Throwback Thursdays!!

Special Day

On Saturday, Bryanna was baptized by her Grandfather and confirmed by her Great-Grandfather.

Bryanna and her good friend were able to share the special day together.
Even Britton had a good time! Cheese!!
Out to dinner with the family afterwards...

Open your eyes Carrie..

Congratulations Bry!!!!

Wintertime Blah?

Does anyone else suffer from the winter blues? Since it has been in the teens the last couple of days, I have been finding myself stuck inside! I thought I would post a few summertime memories to boost us all and to look forward to another vacation! My vote anywhere warm..scratch that HOT!

~LOOK AT ALL THAT RED~

What a fun time and great MEMORIES!

Fort William Henry

We were so lucky to find that this weekend was a big anniversary celebration at Fort William Henry... I think Samson and Dad both had a great time listening and learning about the history of the Fort. I still can't tell you exactly what it is... except for it had something to do with the French - Indian war.

We live pretty close to the lake, but don't get a chance to come and visit often enough.. It really is a great lake and has a nice public beach. Dad was telling us it was probably in the 80's in Utah today - we were stuck in the mid 50's all day long!

I am the future 5K walk/run

Abby, Alex and Bryanna before the race.

All the kids finished the race! Way to go!

The Tidwells

Astro Blasters

I was going through my old e-mails and I found these pictures of the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters! What a fun vacation!

Grandpa Dee turns 80

Grandpa Dee celebrated his 80th birthday. He seems pretty happy about it.

A party was planned for him at a park and friends and

family honored him there.

Grandma and Abby watching the program

Grandpa Don wants you!!

Alex broke the pinata....She was the winner!

Brandon and Whitney

Carrie, Britton and Mike

Jaden being flipped

by cousin Riley!

Abby, Nikki and Aiden celebrating

Bryanna and Morgan at the party

Grandpa Dee's birthday cake!

Disneyland!

Celebrating Grandpa's 60th Birthday at Disneyland was a great idea! We all have great memories of our trip together.

What a good looking family~ But who knew those red shirts would get us into so much trouble?

Grandma and Grandpa at their favorite cafe in Disneyland. They have been visiting the Carnation for nearly 3 decades. The kids loved the "Painter's Palate" where they made their very own PB & Jelly sandwiches complete with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and bananas.

The girls wanted to wait to see the princesses. But the little boys?... they wanted nothing to do with Cinderella! They seemed very grateful for the protection offered by Samson's legs.

Carson was minding his own business sitting on a bench with the Tomagotchi when Snow White appeared out of nowhere. He was not amused, although by the looks of it.... He is amused!

Pin trading provided so much fun for all the kids (and some of the moms!)

At the end of our two days at Disneyland ~ We were worn out...
The fireworks were a fantastic finale!