Smith Family Reunion

Aaron couldn't come down to Ogden until later in the evening, so we went down a little early and joined in on the Smith Family Reunion.

We had a lot of fun and we loved listening to some of the things from Grandma and Grandpa Smith's life.

The kids mostly had fun with cousins and sticks.....

Cute Alex and Porter just being boys.

I don't really dress my kids for the weather. Obviously!

Good thing others are prepared for us.

Lin and his sisters. These ladies are probably the sweetest I know......

Tay, Madi, Tim, Brianne and Ashley.

Madi and Tim are Buds.

Grandma Smith with all her grand-baby boys.

Karen is such a good grandma.

Baby Brayd and I.

The family that could make it.

All the great-grand kids that were there.

Grandpa and Madi

Madi dancing with Grandma.

This was the Hokey Pokey.

Cute Taylor.

I tell Karen often how good her boys are. They really are the sweetest boys and so willing to help out! I hope I raise my boys as well as she has raised hers.

And the Bunny-hop!

The whole group doing the bunny-hop. So Fun!!

Taylor trying to jump in the picture with the girls.....

Dancing with the Bri and Ash.

Cute Ry!

They kicked Tay out:)

Ry playing with Grandma.

It is so good to get together with family and catch up.

We had some good times and were happy to be there!

Helping Dad At Work

While in Burley we take Aaron and Russ lunch. This day Aaron loaded the kids up and let them help organize the warehouse. They were so happy to help!

Each kid had a nice little seat.

Porter walked around with this Sprite! He's the coolest guy he knows.

Aaron took this fishing boat on trade. Then Russ sold it that night.

So, after it was loaded to the Yukon, we took it out to the Snake River.....

My Adorable Family!

Oh, and me too!

This was Porter's seat. He loved it!

Then we went So, So Fast!

After work we headed to Aaron's work. Brayd fell asleep on the way there.

And..... the kids wanted to play on the machines. They were in luck because That is what their dad does for a living.....

Ready to go!

With a smashed Eye!

My Babies are getting too Big!

I think this is the first time Ry has ridden a machine by himself.

Aaron took Brayd on a little ride first.

Porter loves this bike!!

It is so loud but so fun for Porter.

The first time he got on it, he about went over backwards.

He is fearless!!

Madi then took Brayd over, and she was so cute with him. Every time she would stop then start again she would first wrap his arms around her. I loved it!

At this point, Aaron asked me......"Are we getting Old?" The answer may be YES!

Just playing together.

This is what we have:)

Aaron always has to take the last spin!

We had lots of fun hanging out in Idaho!!

Fun In Burley

As we all know, my kids left Burley with a bad taste in their mouths. So, I am spending this week in Burley trying to get that to go away.

We left Grandma Smith's house on Monday morning to go check out "business" stuff. We first went to Pocatello, then to Idaho Falls and ended back in Burley at about 9 o'clock on Monday night. I had some fun along the way with the kids while Aaron, Russ and Ezra "worked". By fun I mean shopping:) with a little McDonald's playland in the mix.

On Tuesday the kids and I did some shopping, this was fun for them though because Smith's has little carts for the kids to drive.

When the shopping was done we went to good 'ol Storybook Park.

We had a picnic and spent some good times playing.

As soon as I say "smile" Porter sticks his fingers up.

Not really sure what Brayd is doing here.

On Wednesday we hung out at home in the morning then went to shop in Twin.

First we hit the Penney's salon and this is what happened there........

She really is 8 going on 16, but in a good way.

Porter said she looks like Heather West!

Oh Porter......

The kids got sunglasses at Old Navy. However, Porter's head was too big for the ones there so we had to go to Target to get his.

On the way out of Target, with his sunglasses on backwards and his candy neclace, Porter said, "Mom, for some reason I feel cool right now!"

WHAT??

I tried to get Ry to let me take a picture of him but he wouldn't let me.

Brayd brought me this...

Cute flower Brayd!

Burley is nice this time of year and the town is very pleasant!

I hope the kids are having fun and realize that as long as we are together we can be happy!

Right now they are sliding down the stairs on their pillows, and from what I hear Porter is catching serious air!

I love my family!!

Veijle The Horse

Veilje is Aaron's parents dog that has been around forever! Well, as far as my kids are concerned. She is such a good dog and so very patient with all my kids. As I post this picture I realize that I have probably posted pictures like this before.

What a good dog/horse.

I couldn't get Brayd to look at the camera when he was supposed to. So, Veijle looking will be good for this one.

Whoa Horsey!

We Love "Beijle"!

-that's what Brayd calls her-

Fun at Grandma's

It is always fun when we go to Grandma and Grandpa Smith's house. With Taylor and Ashley still living at home it is entertaining and busy. Today while I was posting for like 4 hours-and watching soccer games-Brayden, Ry and Porter were having a good time with this jumprope.

B rayd was pulling so, so hard and Karen thought it was so funny how he would position his hands one in front of the other.

Brayd was so proud he got the jumprope from Aaron.

Taylor is always so cute to play with the boys. I think Ry thinks he is flying.

Tay got them all on. He's such a good uncle. Porter told Grandma that she should tell Taylor he can't play with his friends when we are here. Taylor is always good to let Porter play with them though.

Grandpa Nielsen

It was a sad day when Grandpa Nielsen left this world. Grandpa wasn't what you would call a fun loving kind of guy, but some of my best memories of him was when he was sarcastic. When he laughed you knew it was real.

We know he is in a better place and he is back with his parents. He was an only child, so I bet his parents were very happy to see him.

This is the last picture I have of grandpa. I am so happy that we stopped by, Ry ate onion soup, threw up and we got a picture.

Grandpa's funeral was very good. It was fun to see all my cousins and reminisce, Not necessarily under the circumstances but at least it brought us all together.

Grandpa is buried at the same mortuary as alot of Aaron's grandparents and great-grandparent.

Aaron's dad's grandparents are buried like 10 feet away from my grandpa. I thought that was very cool.

Grandma picked out a very nice casket for Grandpa to "sleep" in for awhile.

My cousins were the pall bearers.

Grandpa was in the service so there was a bugler there. It was very patriotic.

I quite liked it.

The servicemen were very respectful and sincere.

They take this job very seriously.

Grandpa's final resting place.

Ryan was playing with this little wind-mill.

At least he was busy.

Aaron took a walk with the boys to check on his Grandma and Grandpa Smith.

Last family picture with Grandpa.

Some flowers that Madi got from Grandpa.

Our family picture with Grandma.

Grandma is such a sweet lady and she was such a good wife to grandpa.

I am so thankful for the plan of salvation. That we know that they will be together forever!

Side Note.....

During the funeral the Grandkids and Great-Grandkids sang "Families Can Be Together Forever". While we were singing Madi looked across the room and saw her cousins crying. So, she started crying very hard. Ry was standing next to her and in front of Aaron. Ry looks back at Aaron and said, "Madi's crying!" very loud! We tried to ignore him the first time, but he said it again! He was so confused! Aaron busted up laughing and couldn't stop the whole second verse. It was a little awkward. Ry was just concerned, that's all!