Monster Truck show!

The Crandells took us all to the Monster truck show at Firebird Raceway and my kids were in heaven. They had so much fun! Here are all the kids!
Austin couldn't resist climbing in.

Everyone enjoying the show and the company.

another group shot!

the kiddos in the back.

They were screaming, cheering, and enjoying every minute of the show!

Carson got sick and started to throw up. Thank goodness he made it in the cup. That didn't stop him from enjoying himself.

Carson and Emma. He was keeping her from being scared.

Emma with her second daddy! Love that girl

Pinewood derby 2010

Austin racing his car this year. His is the green one on the end.
Some of his scout friends!

Getting the final touches made to his car.

Although it was a cool looking car, he won the turtle award for the slowest car. He wasn't thrilled to loose the races but thought it was funny to get the turtle award! Better luck next year!

Happy Birthday Babe!

Happy Birthday to the most wonderful husband out there! I say that with absolutly no hesitation. Richard is the love of my life and I am so lucky to have him forever. He works hard, plays hard, and is always giving, loving, and serving others. How blessed our family is to have such an awesome husband and daddy. His kids truly love their dad and look up and admire all he does (even the not so good stuff!) We have an awesome date planned and I can't wait to celebrate many more birthdays to come. Love ya Babe!

Easter 2010

Easter fun~

No pretty dresses or handsome boys in their church clothes since it was conference. We enjoyed staying home together and watching conference.

After conference we had Granny & Grumpy, the Mowers, the Armstrongs and the Talerico kids, the Jarvis's, Robert, and Kam and Chad over for Easter dinner. We enjoyed ham and rolls and lots of different salads. Thanks to all for coming. We enjoyed having the family over.

Randomness

a trip to McDonalds with Mom.
Making mud pie!

Megan's first Valentines from a boy! Wait, how old is she?? Way too young! It's only just begun

Austin earned his Bear in scouting! Great job Austin

I thought this was a cute picture of Austin!

The boys decided they needed to fix the Rhino. They got out their tools and hoisted it up so they could work on it. Thankfully it did not fall on Rylan in the process! I think they take after their dad!


Carson playing with one of his toys he bought with his birthday money. He looked at every single toy in Target before he finally picked out the one he wanted! Gotta love birthday money!

Rylan playing with his new gun he bought with his birthday money. Needless to say the "mean lady" (as Carson would call her" checking us out at walmart wouldn't let us buy the gun because you had to be 18. I grabbed the $ out of his hand and told her I would buy it then. She said no cause I'm buying it for him. I told her that was ridiculous and I would send his dad back that night to purchase the gun. She went and got the manager who let me buy the stinkin gun. She also kept yelling at Carson to sit down in the cart which I was standing next to. She was so rude, I was shocked. He kept telling her she was just a mean old lady and she said yes she is. People these days feel it necessary to be the mother to everyone elses children.

My beautiful Megan!

Sister time. We missed ya Mary! Pretty soon, I won't be the fat sister!!

Austin sure loves Brooklyn and enjoyed entertaining her. She loves stories!

2010 Dune trips

Here are some of the pictures from our dune trips this 09/10 season. We were excited to bring our friend families and share our love of the dunes with them. The kids were gracious and shared their quads with all the other kids. Good times.


The lineup at the wall!

Gathered around!

Richard had to put Emma on a quad. Never too early to learn to ride!

digging a hole! They played for hours in this hole..

Carson going in head first!

Rylan and Brittany and Shay!

more pictures of the hole!

Tanya, Jeff, and Nikki on our second trip to the dunes! We missed Buddy and Chance.

Always wanting to ride. There was never an empty quad cause even when we parents were taking a break, the kids were planning and getting ready for the next ride!

Emma and Lexi! I love those girls! Aren't they cute =)

So Glad the Garns came!

What fun times. Thanks everyone for coming and making the dunes so much fun. Gosh, I can't believe I didn't take any pictures with the Mowers. We were so glad they joined us this last trip.

Carsons 5th Birthday Party!

I still can't believe my baby is 5!

Mom and dad splurged this year and got a bouncer for Carsons birthday party! The kids jumped and played on it all day long. Needless to say they were exhausted and Carson and Rylan even feel asleep in church the next day! He had some friends from his preschool class as well as from his primary class come. He had so much fun! We continued the party as our friends families came over that night to party! Even aunt Heidi, Bruce, and Brooklynn came from UT as well as aunt Kam and uncle Chad, and Grandma and Grampa Christensen. Carson ate up all the attention and enjoyed the whole day!