10/29/09 Red Ribbon Week (Spirit Week) Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary

The kids had spirit week the week before Halloween. One of the days was the 60's. Brooke asked me what I wore in the 60's. I told her I wasn't alive in the 60's. She said are you sure? She says some of the funniest things. I was taking them to school and I looked in the mirror and started complaining about my wrinkles around my eyes. She said "Mom those don't bother me at all, but that mole on your face bugs me aren't you going to get that thing taken care of??" She is so funny, she keeps us laughin'. Anyway, back to spirit week. The kids and I did Tie-Die shirts, which the kids had a blast doing. They loved the shirts, but were bummed, because they didn't have anything with the PEACE sign on them. So when they went to bed I decided to find some old pants and decorate them with peace signs and I put flowers on Brooke's. They were so surprised and SOOO appreciative. It was alot of fun and I think they looked great! Chris had to leave for work before he got to see them all dressed up, so he wanted pictures. I'm so glad we took pictures, because they turned out so cute!

Mt. Boldy 10/03/09 (Training for Rim2Rim2Rim)

Lori and I got some couples to hike Mt. Boldy with us for part of our training for Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim. It was so much fun and it was SO BEAUTIFUL. I had my sister with me which made it even more fun! It was a little cold at the top, but so amazing! All those in the pictures are Reese and Marinda (my awesome sis. and hubby), Bruce and Shawna, Rocky and Lori, Tim and Leslie (Lori sister and husband), Monty and Robby, and me and my husband in spirit. Yeah, I was the 11th wheel...my hubby had to work. We had a great time though and hope to do it again soon, maybe next time I'll have my hubby with me.

Mason's First Day of Kindergarten

Mrs. DeWeerdt is his teacher. She is amazing and he just loves her!

First Day Of School 08/04/09

This was the kids first day of school. Mason just started kindergarten which was a little hard for me, because he's always been my snuggle bunny and we just had lots of fun together. You know once they start kindergarten things are never going to be the same. They change so much and grow up so fast once they hit kindergarten. Each time my kids start school it's always a mix of emotion, excitement because I won't have them home fighting, but sadness, because I miss them too. I loved having the kids home for the summer. We decided not to put the kids in extra activities and it was so nice. We just did our own little thing during the summer. We went to the park, to the movies and swam alot. It was just a great summer! They all have great teachers this year and are doing great! Mason loves school and like the others doing amazing. Thank goodness they all have daddys brain so far. We are so proud to be there parents!

Maddox 2nd Birthday June 25, 2009

Maddox is my little chunky monkey! He was our little surprise, but are so thrilled to have him in our family. He was the missing piece to our puzzle. After I had him I felt so complete! He is 2 and 1/2 now and he is all personality...He is so fun and you can't get on to him without having one of his siblings come to his rescue. He is a cuddler and loves for you to sit and watch TOY STORY or EMO (NEMO) with him. He quotes the movies before the seen. He knows how to work the VCR all by himself. He loves his brothers and sister and mimics everything they do. Brooke is his second mom. In her eyes he does no wrong. He is all boy, but he will play baby dolls with her, which she loves. He's not the most gentle daddy when he plays. Alot of times the doll becomes a ball he throws around, but he loves to play with his sissy. He is growing up so fast and it makes me sad my baby is turning into a big boy. He's all potty trained now and does not like waring clothes. The Fitness daycare came and got me one day, because he kept on wanted to take off his clothes and hang out in his undies. I have taught him he has to ware clothes in public, but as soon as we get home they are stripped off and he's hangin in his undies...I blame it on his dad. He has the Bowers temper that we have to control, but all and all he is GREAT! We are so happy we were blessed with him. Heavenly Father truly new best! He new Maddox would complete our Puzzle. We love you Maddox and are so happy to have you!

Briggs Birthday May 30th 2009

Okay, so I am really behind...but I finally took pictures off my camera. Briggs had a really fun pool party for his 9th Birthday! We bought lots of pool toys and the kids just had a blast! Not to mention the day of his birthday party his baseball team won the championship game. What a great Birthday Present! His fall ball team just took second in their tournament on Sat. We are so proud of all his accomplishments! He is such an amazing kid! He is very devoted and hardworking. His teacher's only complaint was him doing more work than required. He has always been an over achiever. He is a sweet boy and a GREAT example to his brothers and sister. He is very polite and loves to learn and challenge himself. His vocabulary is more advanced than most college students. He is so much like his dad in that aspect. He is such a handsome wonderful boy and I thank my Heavenly Father everyday for giving me the opportunity to raise such wonderful children. They are a BLESSING!!! WE LOVE YOU BRIGGS more than words can express, and are SO PROUD of you!