Tori's Birthday September 15, 2011

Tori Lynn wanted a ice cream pie instead of cake this year for her birthday. It was yummy and will have to be tried again in the near future! Happy Birthday to my oldest daughter who is turning into a young woman very fast. We love you Tori! Thanks for all your hard work and help especially with your baby brother.

Halloween 2010

Tori's friend, Madisen, Tavin, Trenton, Trista, Tori holding Tayton

We had a fall festival at the church this year since Halloween was on Sunday. We also took Tavin and Trista out to Conway Commons for a costume contest.

First Day of School August 19, 2010

Two weeks after having baby Tayton, the five oldest kids went off to school. Tyler is a Senior, Trevor is a Sophomore, Trenton is a 6th grader, Tori is a 5th grader and Tavin is in 1st grade. Trista will do preschool with mom at home and help take care of our new baby!!

Tori's 10th Birthday September 15

Mikayla, Amy, Tori, Lexi, Kayla, Sydney

Opening presents

Tori had a party with a few friends over for her surprise birthday party. They played games, danced, ate, watched a movie and had a good time!!! Can't believe my daughter is 10!! Love you bunches and bunches!!!

Summer Vacation June 2010

the four guys competed in a hole in one tournament

waiting to ride the carts!

We took a few days of vacation this year. We spent some time in Green Forest with family and then had some fun in Branson. We swam, rode go-carts, played putt-putt, and had a relaxing time!!

Trenton and Tori's Awards Ceremonies May 2010

Trenton and Tori both received Awards for their hard work this year. We are very proud of all the kids and their accomplishments. Way to go!!! Keep up the good work!!!

Easter Egg Hunt/Ward Activity

We had a Easter Egg hunt at the church where the kids had a blast finding eggs, then followed by a potluck dinner. Everyone had a good time. My parents were visiting and it was great to have them here with us!!!

Putting up the Christmas Tree

Look how HAPPY everyone is after putting up the tree!!!

The finished product

Finally got the star on top!!!

Trying to get the star on top....

We had a fun family night putting up the tree. Trista has been ready since Thanksgiving to put it up and then when it was put up, she said "It is Christmas, where are the presents?" She got up this morning expecting it to be Christmas and was disappointed to see that there are not any presents under the tree yet!! We showed her on the calendar when Christmas was and what today is, but I don't know if her three year old mind really understands that it is a few weeks away. She is excited and her excitement is contagious. We had a fun experience with Tavin who wanted to put the star on top of the tree. As Robby or Tyler tried to hold him up and toward the tree, he leaned backwards instead of toward the tree. I guess he felt like he was going to fall into the tree, so we finally had him hold onto the ceiling to feel a little more safe and he was able to get the star on. It was a fun evening and everyone seemed to have a good time. Thanks to Allie Sherwood who came over to help us!