Saturday, July 11, 2009

VACATIONING WITH THE GRANDBABIES!! (Forgive me for gloating and boasting-it just can't be helped!)

Nicole, Annie and Carmen rest from a busy day in SLC.
Isn't Annie just delicious in her little sunhat?!

Lots of conversation!

Yummy food at McGrath's Fish House!
Friends (Cousins) forever!
Carmen wins the "Best Babysitter" Award!
Lots of kisses!
Are they photogenic or what?!
Lots of "squishes" or cuddling!

Naptime, except for Brexton!
Buying the best baby toys for the best babies!
Fun in the pools in Logan!
Carmen is flipping again!
And again!
And again! Fun vacation for all!

BREXTON'S BABY BLESSING! (IT'S A SWEET DAY!)

Carmen is an expert Aunt with Brexton!
Sweet reunion of cousins, Tatum and Carmen!

Nicole with Annie, Great Grandma Hill, Megan with Brexton, and Carmen - celebrating a joyful day!The party is here!



Brexton Bartley de la Houssaye was blessed on July 5, 2009 in Logan, Utah. Wonderful luncheon with family and friends after church.



Brexton thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and all of the attention!
Carmen loved seeing her sweet cousins, Tatum and Taylee again!



Maureen and Rich and their sweet family came, as well as Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Hill! The support of family and friends was touching! It was a great day for Brexton, and he will attest to that!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY !! We love this wonderful country - THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA !!

Annie and Carmen dressed in a very patriotic manner for the parade in Hyrum, Utah!Don is not "heckling" at anyone or anything in the parade - I just caught him right before a sneeze! Hilarious picture! Even Brian, Bart and Shaun enjoyed the parade! We had never seen so much candy thrown, water bottles and ice cream bars handed out at a parade. Definitely a fun parade!
Brexton and Shaun "hung out" together!
Smiles all around as we celebrate our freedom and remember those who fought for our country's Independence! And a big "thank you" to those who are protecting our country's freedom now! We love this land, AMERICA!

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

More Missionary Pictures! (Elder Bradley Duffy finds much joy serving the Lord in Mexico!)

Francisco's baptism!
Elder Duffy with the Bishop's son! It is fairly obvious that Missionary work is "the best"!

Sunday, June 28, 2009

JUNE IS A MONTH OF BIRTHDAYS !!

Happy "51 years" birthday, Don!
Literally, 47 candles on my birthday cake! Very funny!
Carmen loves her birthday celebrations! She turned 11 years old!
Happy Birthday, Carmen!
Roasting "starburst"candy happens to be Carmen's favorite! Fun Birthday!

Monday, June 22, 2009

FUN FAMILY REUNION IN POCATELLO! (Brian's All-State Football Game)

We were constantly entertained by the babies "Brexton and Annie"! Here, Shaun is enjoying Brexton. Lots of smiles from Brexton for Carmen!
Annie and Shaun formed a sweet bond! Never a tiresome or dull moment!
The All-State Football game was exciting! Brian is at the end ready to line up with Team Idaho.
Brian as Defensive End (long white socks). First play that he was in, he sacked the quarterback. He finished the game with two sacks and several tackles! He was annouced as the Defensive Most Valuable Player of the game! Team Idaho (Brian's team) also beat Treasure Valley 38-6. Great Game!
Great new friends!
Proud family!
Pretty sweet trophy!
Brothers, Brian and Shaun "gotta hug"!
Turf burns were 'neosporined and bandaged' by Grandpa Hill!
Another fine family memory! Way to go, Brian, Defensive MVP! We are so proud of you!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

A GREAT DAY ON THE LAKE !!

Josh and Shaun were 'troopers' on the tube!


Water fight on the boat! We wouldn't want to get wet! Brian sails on the wakeboard!

Up, Up and Away!

Beautiful Hayden Lake! This was a great day!