Blonde Hair & Big Blue Eyes

Jaxson is getting this beautiful blonde hair and his mommy likes to play with it. Today we have a mohawk....LOL. Look at those beautiful blue eyes. He is going to be a charmer!

Special Delivery....

For Ricki & Krista Taylor
All of you who know me well know that my best friend is Regina Essex. I love her kids very much and they all along with their husbands/wives hold a very special place in my heart. Today Ricki and his wife Krista had a baby boy. He and Mama are both doing fine. They are healthy and happy, with the exception of Mama being very, very tired. And Nana Regina can't wipe the smile off her face....LOL.Congratulations you are going to be great parents. We love you!



Introducing..... Zachary Thomas Taylor Born April 23 at 7:39 a.m. Weighing in at a healthy 7 lbs. 12 ounces and 20 inches long.

Isn't he a QT!!

Auntie Cricket got to burp him after he ate.

I Believe....

A friend sent this to me and it really hit me hard. I am really trying to change some things about myself this year and even though I still have a lot of work to do. I know the things below are true.

I Believe -

A birth certificate shows that we were born; a death certificate shows that we died; pictures show that we lived!

I believe - That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I believe - That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I believe - That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I believe - That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I believe - That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I believe - That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I believe - That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I believe - That you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I believe - That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I believe - That either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I believe - That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I believe - That money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I believe - That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.

I believe - That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I believe - That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I believe - That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I believe - That no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I believe - That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I believe - Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I believe - That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I believe - That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help.

I believe - That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I believe - The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything hey have.

I believe-The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'

I believe I can accomplish all these things if I take the time each day to pray, and think of others.

Way To Go Alex!

Tonight we had the honor of being invited to our good friends Tim and Lori Nelson's house to be present when their son Alex opened his mission papers.Alex will be serving a 2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. There was a lot of guessing and good natured teasing. We are all so proud of you Alex.

Opening the papers.......Drum roll please.......


He looks pretty happy......


He is going to Orlando Florida!!!! He will leave for the Provo MTC on June 24th

Check Her Out!

For all of you who know Kendahl and those of you who don't......She loves to stay active and busy. She loves sports and loves playing in as many as she can. She has already lettered in a few and recieved a lettermans jacket. This year she is trying golf and is doing really great. Last week she came in first and got a 64 on nine holes. I know nothing about golf but.... I hear that is pretty good. Way to go Kendahl...we are very proud of you!!

CODY THE ARTIST!

Each year since Cody entered Jr.High he has entered the art contest. In 7th grade he won 3rd place. In 8th grade he won 2nd place and yes folks now in 9th grade he won FIRST PLACE! WAY TO GO CODY!!!!

This year the teachers at his school decided to let the Senior High School do the judging since that is where he will be going next year. We are sooooo proud of him. He is very talented and keeps improving all the time. Keep up the good work Cody.
We love you!!



Cody getting his award.


Cody with his first place ribbon.

This is the dragon picture that won. Sorry about the white spot. We had the picture laminated and the camera flsh left a glare when I took the picture.If you click on this picture it will enlarge and you can get a better look.


Paige, Brandon, Cody and Scott


They had the three top sellers from their funraiser get into a booth with money blowing all around. They had 1 minute to catch all they could. This boy got $100.00 in 5's and 1's.

APRIL FAMILY SPOTLIGHT

Nicole is our April spotlight!


Nicole is Cricket's oldest daughter. Her nicname is Coco or chilibean. She just turned 28 today. She is married to Trini, but we all call him T-bone. She has a 5 year old daughter named Paige and 3 step-children, Tammy,Jordan & Skyler. Nicole is the office manager of a dental office and really loves her job. She works with a great bunch of ladies and her boss Dr. Q is a real sweetheart. Nicole has a heart of gold and always tries to see the best in people and all situations. She is a peace maker. She wants everyone to be happy and get along. She is a real sweetie and we love her very much.

Happy Birthday Coco!

Splish Splash Look Who's Taking A Bath!

Jaxson celebrated turning 5 months old by sittng up for the first time in his bath. He got to play with his toys and inpect his toes....LOL. Little naked babies are always cute....but I have to say he is waaaay past cute. He is adorable!
We love you Jaxson and are so proud of what a big boy you are becoming.




Ummmmm...dad...I think there is a gator in here and he is very close to my toes!

Brandon's Special Day!

On Friday April 4th our son Brandon made us all very proud. He went through the temple and took out his endowments. It was a very spiritual and emotional day. Lis and Kendal came for the weekend and we were all at the temple to share in Brandon's special day. Cody was unable to miss school and be with us. Kendahl waited with Jaxson for us and he was sooo good for her.

It was really wonderful to be in the temple with some of our family and to feel the Lord's spirit there with us.

The Proud Papa and his son!
Lis, Scott and Brandon

Cricket, Brandon& Scott

Kendahl & Brandon

Kendahl, Brandon & Brittany

Brandon and his women....LOL

Brandon with his siblings and parents.

Our Priesthood holders and one of the future.

Jaxson and Uncle Brandon

Sisterly Love!

Johnny, Brittany & Jaxson

Later that night we went back to Brittany's because Lis and Scott were going with Brandon to get his Patriarticle blessing. Cody and I hung out with Johnny, Brittany, Kendahl and Jaxson. After they got back we talked awhile and had ice-cream. For any who don't know her, that is Lis's lap I am sitting in. Going to the temple with someone you really care about can change your heart. Here is to the start of a new friendship.

We got there just in time to see Jaxson get his dinner. There is no doubt in anyones's mind that he doesn't like green beans. He was screaming and crying and spitting and kicking. He even sneezed once and shot green beans across the room. We told Britt the next time she feeds him any veggies she should get a shield so her clothes don't get ruined. We were all laughing because he is so dang cute. But the truth is he had a very long day and was so tired. He was so good at the temple and didn't give his Aunt Kendahl a bit of trouble. After he ate, his daddy gave him a nice warm bath and his Mommy rocked him and the little cutie fell asleep and looked like an Angel.


I can't understand why he doesn't want to eat....especially with mommy helping him by opening her mouth each time she wants him to open his mouth....LOL. I'm teasing Britt. I actually think it's kind of cute.

The Story Of The Purse

Since I have gone back to work I have been wanting a new purse. I seem to carry a lot more with me these days and the one I was useing was just too small. I have been looking for 3 months and couldn't find anything I like and when I did it was way to much money. Then my step-daughter Brittany went shopping with her friend and found this really great one........



Of course I couldn't go and buy the same one even though I wanted to...LOL. So I continued to look, and look, and look! I'm from the old school where you have a white one for spring and summer, a brown one for fall and a black one for winter. Now I know the fashion rules have changed a lot over the years but as I said....I'm old.I wanted to get something updated, and fun without looking like I was trying to be 18 again. White was totally out, my life is just to busy and messy for white, and I was tired of black. And then I found this.....it's a different color than I have ever had, it has a little bling on it with rhinstones and it's big enough for all my junk.....isn't it cute?

Family Home Evening

Well like most families that participate in FHE we take turns making the treats, picking the game, giving the lesson, etc. This week it was Scott's turn to make the treat. I really thought he would just open the cookie jar, sit it on the counter and tell us we were having Oreo's. But....he really surprised me. He made truffles and they were really, really good. I was so proud of him for not taking the easy way out. Great job Honey!