At the Beach and Blessing Day

We spent the weekend in CA. First we went to Camp Pendleton where Tatia, Don, and family were spending time at the beach. (One of their summer traditions). Julie drove Kylie, Griffin, Dad and I there. I think it took about two hours. It was windy, cold, and very sandy. I believe a foreign substance went through my eye, and up to my brain, because I had the worst neuralgia - thought I might die of the pain, but I just smiled because it was so much fun being with the happy children. The Beach pictures will come a little later.



Here is Teo in the heirloom dress that his Dad was christened in. A lovely tradition. And a beautiful composed Mom organized and ready for church.








Mommy Candice, Tanner, who has waited so long for a little bro. Beautiful Picture!













Here is the proud Daddy kissing his son good-bye. We are off to Church.





















Here is a better picture of the dress.













The two grandmothers with the little darling. Sherma and Connie. Teo is blessed to have so many family members love him so. Teo is not happy.






The first day we spent at the beach. I got to hold Teo. Mmmm, it felt so good!





This is Griffin. On the way and in the car, I asked Griffin if he remembered to bring a "beach bucket"? He said, "plastic or metal?" I said, feeling rather gobsmacked; "well, plastic?" He said, very matter-of-factly, "Yes."









Jenna and Kylie building a sandcastle with Daniel, Tanner, Griffin, and Sophia. Don and Allysa have many more wonderful pictures of everyone at the beach. Let's see some of those!

Before and After

Who Are These People?

I "happened" upon a LARGE stack of pictures; these made me laugh or questions the participants. I am a share-er.....

When I first saw this one, I thought I knew the girl child, but couldn't recognize the boy! Guess who they are in the comments! Come on - guess this! If you don't know, ask your parent.

I have NEVER seen this picture, nor do I remember anything about it. Can anyone give any information. Notice how nice dad looks while traveling.

Name these children in diapers - 3 of them!!

CLASSIC MOM! THIS is Halloween!
The only thing I remember about this whole trip is my SHOES! I loved/love them and probably stared at them for the entire trip. Do people still dress up to go look at National Monuments? And did their mother sew their dress? I LOVE that too - oh the ruffle!

I need to go again. I will pay more attention to the surroundings.
Nana teaching her grandchildren table manners.

Magic vs. Lakers

If you want to make some guesses on who wins what game, you better get your guesses in BEFORE Thursday's game!

In = e-mail Julie; I will add your guesses to the list!

A Day for Two Birthdays

Someone in this picture is having her 20th birthday today!
Happy Birthday to Morgan!













In 1999, she swam with her cousins and sister. Jessica was just a little more outgoing!














In 1998, when Morgan was 11 yrs. Nana had a dressup tea party for the girls. Two sweet boys enjoyed the party, as well.










One more picture of the "Tea Party".


















Jessica, Lysa, Haley, and Mo. Jessica and Mo had just finished playing basketball.














Here they are with their proud Mommy.















Mo, Nana, Jessa, at Sophia's Baptism last year. I love this picture.











Here is Mo at 7 yrs.



















Here is miss "Glamour Puss" at her brother's wedding reception.
Happy Birthday, Mo!! We love you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOPHIA!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SOPHIA, AS WELL!
Here she is with her friends who like to make a big deal of her. This happened when she was baptized last year.







Sophie and Daniel are good friends. Daniel is very good at looking out for her.














Sophie with her Bumpa
















Making faces with Haley!















Sophie at 3 yrs. She was a little upset that day because Nana had washed her hair and put a bow in it for some pictures. She refused to smile!!
Happy Birthday, Sophie

Do You Need More CHASE?

In case you miss seeing Chase's face, go look at his missionary blog - you will see videos and a link to many pictures.

Enjoy!

Lakers or Magic

We are making guesses about the Lakers & Magic match-up over at the Cole's blog....come join in!

**Mom, (Nana) do you know that you can hover over the words "Cole's blog" and then click on that and you will be taken to the Cole blog. That is called a link

It's Somebody's birthday!!

Guess who's birthday it is today! Yes, Dawney who says she is 47 today. (You better check on that) Here are three little munchkins who kept me running fast after them. Come to think of it, I'm still trying to catch up with them!!

Here is Bart giving the Dawney a ride.


























Our family picture in 1960. I was so idealistic then. All of her clothes were going to match mine! In reality I discovered how hard it was to keep clothes on her!









Here she is, half naked.



















Here is the beautiful baby!





















When we lived in Connecticut. She wanted to be in a beauty contest!

















Buena Park Family. It seems we did everything together.



















Dawney and Julie all ready for their gymnastics recital!


















Here she is at 4 mos. How we adored her.


















The Beauty Queen at 7 yrs. old in Connecticut. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAWNEY!

















Such a sweet picture at 8 yrs.

















Easter Morning, 1961, I love this picture.


















I think she was potty trained at this age!



















Fullerton with baby Tatia and sister Julie.




















Standing in front of the log cabin in SLC.




















Three sunbathers, Highland, UT.



















What can I say . . Beautiful!



















Finally!! I'm done. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!!

Jessa's 21st Birthday

Jessica went to Joe's Crab Shack for her birthday. (Morgan works there) They made her be a princess.

Kylie had a birthday about a week ago. I guess I boo booed. I didn't get it in the blog. I actually thought her MOM who is much more gifted in clever blogging than I am. But, one of my children just told me I am the one that does it. Sooo, sorry Kylie, but I will make up for it.



Here is beautiful baby with her Mommy. She has now just turned 10.


Kylie at the piano just a little over a year. She was very curious and wanted to do everything.



Kylie with Jenna who will be 11 come July.





Pretty girl!!





Coles and Hansens at Thanksgiving point. Julie took some very fun pictures. They all had a great time.



I just had to get this picture in. Zak is a clever boy.




We all climbed on Noahs Ark!
I love this picture! Kylie and Sophia in the back yard at 5959 Oakhill.




Here is Bumpa holding his two babies at the time. Kylie, born May 19, 1999 and Jenna, born July 21, 1998.

Kylie, we know you had a wonderful birthday. May you enjoy your year of being 10. We love you, Nana & Bumpa