17 Years and 9 Months in the Making

Yesterday was Devynne's 17th birthday. I can't believe she's that old. It wasn't that long ago that she was learning to talk and walk. Now she is this beautiful young woman with so much ahead of her. Yesterday, we girls (Devynne, Cadie, Jenn and myself) went to the movies and saw Twilight for the 2nd time. We loved the movie even more the 2nd time. Today, we had a family party with her choice of lunch (egg rolls and pot stickers) and her favorite cake (yellow cake with butter caramel frosting). She also had many birthday wishes from friends and family throughout the day yesterday. She is my first child and the first grandchild on my side of the family and we love her so much. I am very grateful that Heavenly Father sent her to me and I hope that she will be blessed with much happiness in her future.

Happy Thanksgiving

Yesterday was Thanksgiving and we had a great day. The food was fantastic, of course and the people were even better. We ate, talked, laughed, played games and a couple of us napped (as you can see by the last pic). It can be a little hectic and a little stressful at times but nothing beats having family around to celebrate a holiday. We love all of our family and we're thankful to be able to have some of them with us for this day. Steve's kids were with us as well as Mike's kids. So fun to see nieces and nephews/cousins from time to time to see how they've grown. Grammy and Granpa came too (see the great picture of them). Aunt B wanted a picture with the girls and a picture with the boys. Again, we had a wonderful day and I hope you all did too. :)

We Have Good Neighbors Too

A week or so ago, I read a blog about good neighbors and it got me thinking about our neighbors. So I would like to take the oppurtunity to gush about our neighbors. We have not only good neighbors, we have GREAT neighbors throughout our entire neighborhood. I love that I can drive around any corner throughout our neighborhood and wave at many different people who are outside that I love and appreciate. I know that I can call any one of them for help to move a piece of furniture, to keep an eye on one of my children, to lend me a cup of sugar or an egg or two, ask for a recipe, ask for help in fixing my garage door when Steve isn't home and many, many other things. (By the way I have done all of these) I love knowing that my children can go over to any of their homes and will feel warm and fuzzy and will be watched over and cared for. I can call any one of them and stop by for a visit and have a good laugh or a good cry. (I have done that too) I think its so much fun to go to Target, Smith's or even a craft sale and see people that I love and I get excited about seeing them out and about. I just wanted say how much I appreciate and love my neighbors, no wait, "my friends".

Seeing as how this is a season for thanksgiving it seems very fitting to remember the people we are grateful for. My family and my friends are very cherished by me and I hope you all know that. I'm so glad to have the parents that I have, I would never trade them for anybody. I love them dearly. I am grateful for my siblings and their families. I'm grateful for Steve's parents, they are a wonderful example to me and I love them also. My friends and my sister are what keep me sane on those "crazy Mom" days. I love my husband and my kids with all my heart. And now that I can no longer see the screen through my tears, I'll close for now. I didn't realize I'd go on for so long. :)

Go Rebels!

Steve went to the UNLV basketball game last night with his brother, Mike and his sister, Jenn. They had a great time as you can see. I'm glad Steve has his brother and sister to go to these kinds of events with. I am so not a sports person (most people who know me will confirm this). He has a great time with his siblings. By the way UNLV won 73-48 .

Night at the Melodrama

Saturday night was fun for our family. We went to a melodrama performance (Dogsbreath Devereaux The Dastardly Doctor or Nurses! Foiled Again!) that was put on by our stake. Dylan had a small role as Officer Tommy Gunn and was hilarious. My best friend Keri was Nurse Hilda Hatchet and she stole the show. Her daughter Dani played Trixie St. James, a burlesque dancer. They were all wonderful and very talented. Below are some pictures of them in their costumes. I'm also posting pictures of me and Steve that his sister Jenn took of us before going to the show.

Let's Play Catch Up

Here are a few pictures from Dakota's birthday (he's now 12) and a picture of Dylan and Corin on Halloween night. For Dakota's birthday, he took a couple of friends to the skate park and then came home for pizza and birthday cake. We continued celebrating the following day with Grammy, Granpa and Aunt B. For Halloween, Dylan and Corin went to a party as Danny and Sandy from Grease. Aren't they cute? Devynne also went to a party as a football player (no picture :( because she got ready at Breana's). Dakota went Trick or Treating with his friend Brian. So Steve and I had a wonderful dinner out. :)

Officially Taken Over

Hey everyone!!! I have officially taken over the family blog from Steve. (to his dismay) When I saw how cute other blogs were, I decided it was time to give ours a facelift. It is still a work in progess as is everything in our lives. Hope you enjoy it. I will be keeping you up to date on our "happenings" on a regular basis. (I also have a bit more time than Steve) Lots of Love, T

Steve's Job...Here we go again

Well, I guess that 2007 was just not enough fun with the merging in of my former company Land Title with Commonwealth Title (who by the way in June of 2008 merged in locally with Lawyers title and we have been operating under the name LandAmerica). LandAmerica is the 3rd largest title insurance company in the nation. However, they are probably #1 is speed in which they have run themselves into the ground!!! We were on the verge on bancruptcy this week when the 2nd largest title insurance company offered to buy us at the bargain low price of 128 million.

The result for Steve....back to the waiting game to find out if I will even have a position at the new company, Fidelity National. I won't know anything until at least April of next year. I have hopes of being able to stay on at the new company, but they are consolidating efforts to some degree and management is always combined.

Keep me in your prayers!!!