A night out!!!! April 12,2010

this also counts as a "pregnancy pic" 5 1/2 months!!

Rob and I went to the opening of a film that was made by UCA students and other people associated with UCA. Rob and I had spent an evening on campus while they did some filming in the gallery, but I don't think that part actually made it in the film. Oh well, we enjoyed dressing up and going out to watch it last night. We did get to talk to and see Robert Hall, who actually was a big part of the film by coaching the actor in his cooking. Robert's hands were used for all of the close up cutting and cooking. A fun evening!!!

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!!!

Spring Break 2010

Spring Break for us this was year was an advernture to say the least. I will just say that it was the worst vacation we have ever taken!!! BUT we tried to do a few fun things so that it wasn't a total bomb for everyone. Here are the highlights of the kids playing putt-putt and riding go-karts!! Hopefully our next vacation will be more enjoyable!!!

Trista's Birthday March 23, 2010

Paige, Alice, and Trista

Trista had a fun birthday at the park with her friends and later with the family and then again when we went to visit Aunt Tonya and Mema and Papa. She had so much fun and is so excited to be 4!!! She has become more independant and "grown up" lately.

Visiting Mr Gill

Janae' , Robert (Bob), and Teresa

Mr Gill with all our children

Janae' Thompson and I took ten children to visit a very sweet "grandpa" Mr. Robert Gill. We surprised him with a visit the week of Christmas. We sang songs and ate and had a good time.

Christmas 2009

All the kids at Mema's and Papa's

Trista with her princess stuff

We had a fabulous Christmas with our family. It is great to watch the excitement of the kids on Christmas morning. We had Christmas morning at home, then went to Rose Bud to visit with Robby's family, and then went to Green Forest to see my family the day after Christmas. We had a wonderful time and are so grateful for each and every member of our families.

Trenton's Birthday ~ December 20th

Trenton turned 11 on December 20th. It is still hard to believe how fast our children our growing!!! We love you and are proud of the young man you are!!

Robby's art projects

Robby was able to paint on Andrew's walls while we were visiting to help him get his room the way he wanted it. I just wanted to share the fun images he now has on his walls!!!

Christmas Projects

Trista in her new dress

Averie's room

Trista and Averie on her new bed!!

I decided to make a few Christmas gifts this year. I saw a few things and thought "I can make that!" So that is what I did. I made about 20 gifts and ended cutting out close to 100 letters in the process. I was pleased with the results and so I put it all on the table and took a picture to show it all together. A couple of things I took pictures after I put them in place in my neice's(Averie) room. I had fun and hope everyone enjoyed their gifts.

Arrow of Light

Trenton eating his cake by the "campfire"

Dad (Scoutmaster) receiving Trenton over the bridge

crossing the "bridge"

leaving Cub Scouts behind before crossing to BOY SCOUTS

Trenton by his "BRAG TABLE" full of lots of fun things he has done in Cub Scouts

Trenton received his Arrow of Light Award on December 2, 2009. The ceremony was the most amazing thing ever. We are so grateful for all the hard work that Colleen Brock and Joe and Celeste Tribett and many others put into making this a wonderful night for Trenton and all of us to enjoy! Thanks so much!!!! I will let the pictures tell the story of the night, even if they are in the wrong order! Trenton, we are so proud of you for all you hard work in Cub Scouts.