Friday, March 6, 2009












In February we were able to go to the Draper Temple open house. When I took pictures, it was of our bus ride up to it. We first parked at a ward building, watched a short video about the Draper area and temples. Then we hopped on a "yellow" bus for a ride to the temple. Bridger and Ryland loved the bus ride. Especially the one on the way back because the "yellow" bus we rode on back to the church bldg was one that you stood in the middle while holding on a strap or bar over your head. It was a bumpy ride with lots of turns. People were almost falling into others laps. But about the temple, I was able to take pictures as we were walking through the white tunnel tents, but of, course not inside. But I wasn't able to take a picture of the outside just because of the angle I was at on the bus. But, believe me, the temple is beautiful!! I loved the inside!
As we were riding the bus I was taking pictures. John had Bridger and Ryland with him in his row of seats, Tim and Chandler were in a row together, and Hayden and I were in a row together. I asked Hayden to take a picture of me, but he thought he was funny and took a picture of my nose and then of my eye. That's a 13 year old for you!!

Family in 2001

Family in 2001
this is Fall 2001, look how young everyone is!

me holding Ryland

me holding Ryland
Ryland was born July 9th, 2002. He joined his family of 4 brothers and 1 sister- Timothy, Alyssa, Alexander, Chandler, and Hayden

Tim's high school graduation 2003

Tim's high school graduation 2003
Tim graduated from Timpanogos High School, graduation was held at the BYU Marriot Center

Alyssa's high school graduation 2005

Alyssa's high school graduation 2005

1st grandson- ORION

1st grandson- ORION
our daugther, Alyssa, with her newborn son, Orion, and hubby, Victor. Ryland is on the bed with them. It happens to be Ryland's 3rd birthday- he got a nephew for his birthday!!

Orion's Blessing Day

Orion's Blessing Day
Bridger, me, Orion on my lap, Ryland, and Jordyn

Chandler's surprise party 2006

Chandler's surprise party 2006
Chandler, Cody, and Hayley- Hayley gave Chandler a surprise party for his 14th birthday

Hayden's birthday- March 20, 2007

Hayden's birthday- March 20, 2007
notice Hayden got a whole box of Funyuns for his birthday. That was what he asked for. He ate them all and decided he didn't want Funyuns for awhile after that, but he is back to eating them again. I don't think he'll ever ask for a whole box of them again, though!

2nd grandson- CYRUS

2nd grandson- CYRUS
our daugther, Alyssa, with her newborn son, Cyrus, and proud hubby, Victor

Ryland, Santa, and Bridger

Ryland, Santa, and Bridger
Santa (Brother Jolley in our ward) came by on Christmas Eve to deliver treats

Tim's graduation from BYU

Tim's graduation from BYU
No, there is nothing wrong with Hayden (he is the one with his head turned to Tim making a goofy face- he just loves trying to be silly in pictures!) This is all our children and grandchildren and son-in-law

Alex- Candlelight for Logan High Graduation 2008

Alex- Candlelight for Logan High Graduation 2008

Alex and Tamires Graduation picture

Alex and Tamires Graduation picture
Alex with his girlfriend, Tamires Fish, right before their high school graduation, May 30 2008