Look who is turning 1 today!!!

WOW!! It's so hard to believe that Elizabeth is already be with us for 1 year. How the time has flown by. We can't imagine our lives without this little princess.

WE LOVE YOU!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIZZIE!!!

It's been crazy busy around here!

I'll be back sometime tomorrow to fill you in on all the happenings around here. It's been nuts!! But I needed to take time to blog over here about a classmate (Nate Louws) of both Robert and Tabitha's. It goes to show you how quickly things can change in a second. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nate and his family. And that he will heal from his traumatic injuries.

While searching through band pictures on the band website (that Mr. Herrick keeps up so diligently) looking for pictures of Nate, I ran across this little beauty of my first born son. I've NEVER seen this photo. Pretty cute!

So hug your family! Treat everyone the BEST they should be treated. Because, you just never know.

Disneyland Trip 2003 - Grizzly River Run

Fall is here!!!

It's been a busy weekend/week around here. You know one of those weeks where we really can't tell you what has been accomplished?! We just know we've been doing TONS of studying for homework, trombone playing, etc. At least we had a wonderful family weekend! We even got out in between rain storms and took a walk on the trail. Yes! Of course I had my camera! Sheesh! What kind of question is that? :D

Not sure what this planter is all about but thought it was pretty and unique with that bird in it!

LOVE the many colors of fall together

Is this a perfect moment or what?

My favorite photo of the day!

So you're probably wondering "Where is Josh?" Well, he didn't go on the walk because he only was wearing these:

We lovingly call them his "grandpa slippers". Such the happy, old couple here :D

I'm SO random!

Rob has always said that my mind can just go from one subject to the next. It's a "beep, beep, zip bang" kind of thing. Here's a case in point. One minute smiling because of Charlie Brown movies and now touched and getting goose bumps and tears by watching these 3 videos. Take the time to watch them you won't be dissapointed.

The BEST Valjean EVER!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIwgD4I5UtQ

I LOVE this Eponine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuS1cCnG8xc

Sends shivers down my spine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odrZ6NtPR2M

Tradition!

So it's October ~ already. Can you believe it? I'm such a holiday movie person. Just ask my kids and how many movies we have. Halloween and Christmas movies are my favorite. But we just don't start the season with any old movie you know? Any one who is any one KNOWS you HAVE to start the Halloween season by watching the classic

Because you know "I wouldn't want to be accused of taking part in a rumble" ;D

Here's just a few of my favorite shots.

Love the placement of his tongue. You can't write a letter unless your tongue is in the right place.

"I gotta rock!"


LOVE Snoopy! Smile, smile, smile!


"Not a sign of hypocrisy as far as the eye can see."

Like Father, like Daughter

I laughed out loud when Jessica sent us this picture of Elizabeth being a cute, curious little stinker.

It IMMEDIATELY made me think of this picture taken of her Daddy just around the same age.

Is that a riot or what? Truly like Father, like Daughter!

A Different Kind of Tag!

This one is about my hubby. Thanks to Traci! We'll forgive her since she's waiting for the birth of her first baby, little Kaden. I'm adding a little twist and putting in some pictures. I LOVE the eye candy :D

1- Where did you meet? At a Valentine's Dance at church. He's the ONLY boy that asked for my phone number that I gave the correct #. :D

2- How long did you date before you were married? Well, that's an interesting question since our first date was when we were 16. So not including that we dated for 3 years.


3- How long have you been married for? 23 years :D


4- What does he do that surprises you? Brings me flowers when I least expect it. (hint, hint)

5- What's your favorite feature about him? His eyes and his shoulders.

6- What's your favorite quality about him? How hard he works to provide for his family and how he ALWAYS puts his family before the office.


7- Does he have a nickname for you? What is it? Yes! Not telling cuz you'd laugh :D

8- What's his favorite color? Blue

9- What's his favorite food? Besides chocolate, I'd say anything seafood since I don't cook that at home.

10-What is his favorite sport? He's not much of a sports watching person in general but when it comes to the Olympics you can't drag him/us away.


11- Who said I love you first? ME!! :D

12- When and where was your first kiss? Oh, man! I think I'm having a brain blitz on this one. It's either on my Mom's front porch OR in the front seat of his car.

13- What's your favorite thing to do as a couple? Just being together doing anything :D

14- Do you have kids? How many? Oh yeah! We have 4 chittlin's. 2 are already out of the house, 2 to go.

15- What's a hidden talent that he has? His Donald Duck voice. (Can't wait for Elizabeth to hear it!) And his secret life as a Rock Star! (just remember the talent show)

16- How old is he? 29 for all these years!

17- What's his favorite type of music? That's kind of a tough one since he likes a lot of different types of music. I'd have to say jazz would be first followed by some good rock and roll.

18- What do you admire most about him? He has this way of compartmentalizing things. Wish I could do it!

19- What's his favorite past time? Right now ~ making chocolate.

20- Do you think he's going to read this? Eventually.

***************I tag Jennifer C., Marelle, and Alicia.

Our baby!!

Today was a good day for us! Jessica sent us this wonderful picture of Robert she received on her cell phone. Robert's on the left!

It was so good to "see" him! It made our day. Just as did talking with him yesterday. It's so wonderful to hear his voice. I wish we could talk with him more but know that those minutes need to be given to Jessica and Lizzie. (Just as they should be.)

We couldn't resist pulling out one of his baby pictures where he has MORE hair but you can still see that widows peak on his hair line.


Isn't he a cutie?

We're SO proud of you Robert!!!

Love you bunches!!!

Do you ever get tired of going to Disneyland?

I actually get asked this question often ~ especially when it's time to head to visit the Mouse with the Band. (And Jenny's blog post got me excited too!) I subscribe to the Disney Insider e-newsletter and I read this Fan Spotlight that really sums up my feelings.

Not Enough Times!
by Lillian, 36, Surprise, AZ

Growing up I have several fond memories of visiting Disneyland. Friends ask me all the time "How many times have you been there? Doesn't it get boring?" I have the same response, "Not enough times and it's never boring." As a child, I visited the park with my parents and close family. Each year we had new memories of riding the rides and finishing each day with a laugh. Adulthood allowed me to share with my children the special experience of Disneyland. Each time I visit the park, I feel so happy and the great memories are revisited. Thank you for being a positive part of who I am.

I grew up 10 minutes away from Disneyland. I remember, as a kid, standing on a chair in my dining room and being able to see the fireworks from my house. I remember going to Disneyland for my birthday. I remember getting into my pj's and piling in the back of my Dad's Ford station wagon with blankets and popcorn and head over to the open strawberry field to watch the fireworks. Going there for Mormon Night a Disneyland and seeing the Osmonds. (Man! That dates me doesn't it?)

I also have to add that our family has a tradition of what our first ride of the day is and what direction we "flow" around the park;

JUNGLE CRUISE - have to start with a bit of humor. Plus the line is short :

Then we "flow" to Indiana Jones, run up Tarzan's Treehouse (used to be Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse in the "olden days".) Haunted Mansion,

Pirates,

Splash Mountain,

Hint: Don't go on Splash Mountain RIGHT after they've re-opened the attraction from filling the water. You get DRENCHED :D

Big Thunder (Tabitha's favorite since she was a kid)

.... You see the direction we head?

Here's what you get when you squish 3 people in the front seat of Mr. Toad's

Autopia ~ such a pretty sight

So, our infamous cinnamon roll fundraiser is coming up very soon. We are taking orders now. $20 for a dozen LARGE rolls. (They freeze really well too!) Will be delivering on October 10th & 11th.

Leave some comment love to place your order (or for those of you who have tasted them and have moved away, help convince the others to order). And believe me, Amber does make these herself. All I do is "supervise" the ingredient dumping and I roll them out for her. The rest is ALL her.

Reflections of Christ

Mark Mabry is an incredible photographer. His project entitled Reflections of Christ touches the deepest parts of your Spirit. He takes photgraphic images that portray events in the life of Jesus Christ. I found myself moved to tears. I have to say my favorite of the images that I've seen so far are:

1 - Angels annunciation to the Shepherds
2 - Baptism of Christ by John the Baptist
3 - The 10 Virgins

Here is a link to a slide show that gives you an idea his work.
http://www.eastvalleyproductions.com/blog.cfm?postID=31

His book is now on my Birthday/Christmas list. (Hint, hint my family. Coordinate with Rob so I don't get 3 or 4 of these. :D)

October 4 - 5, 2008
If you are fortunate enough to live within a decent driving distance from Salt lake City his work will be on exhibit at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building on The Mezzanine level beginning at 9:00 and closing at 10:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. To quote "We hope everyone will take the opportunity to come and see it. Just so everyone knows, there is no charge for admission... Nor will there ever be. "