Tree lot 2017

Parkin joined the Tucson Boys Chorus, what a great singing group. Boy do they fund raiser. We had to sell coupon books, tickets, and work the tree lot.  A lot of family' involvment.

December 1st Holman turns 13!

Holman turned 13 on December 1st, my boy is a teen now! His sisters threw him a surprise party. It was great fun, about 20 kids came. Holman didn't die and I think he had fun. They played minute to win it games, played sardines outside and had a campfire and roasted marshmallows. We had pizza, nachos, popcorn, chocolate cake and every flavor of soda you could want. I didn't take a ton of pictures cause teenagers don't really like that:)  We love Holman he is so responsible, funny and kind. So grateful we have him in our life and am glad we got to celebrate his awesomeness. He is by far my favourite child!

November 27 2017 Adrianna turns 8

My baby girl turned 8! It seems like a life time ago that we had Anna. We were living in a different town chasing a dream that failed only for it to be realized 6 1/2 years later. It feels like we have always had this sweet, caring and optimistic girl in our family. I love her enthusiasm and ability to bring cheer to those around her. She calls herself a "hoper" she hopes for things if it works out great if not she will hope for something else. She was baptized on December 2nd and I'm not gonna lie its hard to believe I have no little ones at home, she is growing up so fast. We just love her so much and see so much growth with her. We got her a sewing machine for her birthday and she is almost done piecing a quilt top!

Anna laid out all the things for the baptism the next day, she was so excited!

 A couple of her sweet friends Hannah Jones and Emma Mendell

These two birthdays are only 4 days apart!

 Nothing beats Grandparent loving!

Parkin massaging Annas hair?

November 24th family photos

Robin's fabulous sister Aunt Ang, as they call her, took our family photos. We love Angela and always love it when she joins in on family fun. Last Holman family Thanksgiving Jen Howe took the photos, we are so lucky to have so many talented and willing family to put up with such a large crew.

November 23rd 2017 Thanksgiving!!

Thanksgiving was at the Websters. They are such fantastic hosts not many people would tolerate a  household takeover. As always the cousins had a blast and we ate like kings.

 I brought rolls these are them proofing, 60 plus homemade rolls. Yum!

  Holman posing by the rolls.

 This is the kitchen after math of rolls, two different kinds of candied yams and a store bought caramel apple pie.

 Kicking my feet up with Luke on my lap.

 On our way to Thanksgiving dinner.

 The Websters pony that they board.

Little Norman and Bella.

Calvin, Olivia and Noah photo bombing in the back

Joshua, Collin, Parkin and Desmond

Teens teening it up.

Lindsey made Hillary and John a cow quilt in honor of there cow they bought. Lindsey designed this herself. It really needs to be in a County Fair contest!

 Each cow has different accessories.

 Lindsey also made these turkey hats years ago. Who is this talented?!

 Teens and dads playing volleyball while the women are slaving away in the kitchen ( I slaved at home so I got to just help not slave).

Moms adorable place settings with Julia homemaking each place setting!

 

Sarah Potter had her baby today!! It was a super fast delivery! Congrats Potters!