Ruxton's Birthday

For Ruxton's special number 8 birthday he wanted to go bowling.  We rented the bowling alley and called the family to come for a night of fun.  It was really fun.  Kade and Ashley and the kids came, Kade and Shancy and their family came, and Grandma and Grandpa Price and Grandma and Grandpa Tubbs.  Ruxton is excited to be baptized but is taking it at his pace, slow and making sure he understands it all.  The primary presidency and scout leader came over, he was quiet and didn't say much.  I am glad that he is taking it serious and wanting to really know if this is what he wants to do and asking questions.  He is a fun boy to have in the home.  He is everyone's favorite playmate and is always up for a challenge.  Our life would be dole without him in our life.

Ruxton ready for the birthday song.  Gavin ready to sing.

Addler and our Taggert

Addler and Taggert, Maestin, Holdan, and Ashley

Dale, Austin, Teri, Ruxton, Gavin

Ashley, Kallen, Braylee

Taggert discovering Dad

 All of my boys have loved their dad, however, it takes them a little while to discover how fun it is with dad because he is busy, and they love to be busy.  This particular day Austin came in and worked on the laundry room.  Taggert was intrigued and could not be convinced to be anywhere but right their watching dad.  It is only a matter of time when he will be begging for Dad and he will become their favorite, it has happened every time without fail.  I love that I am married to such a great man, that loves his children and they love him so much.

Such good big brothers

 Addler loves his Taggert and this day I was busy and came in a found big brother had cuddled and put baby brother to sleep.

 Already figuring out the gun thing!  

Holdan and Taggert staying warm and having fun.

A Year of Lasting Memories

 

Well it is time to start recording all of our special and not to special events for the year of 2013 and if the rest of the year follow what has already occurred, it should be an exciting year.  I hope that as a family we can enjoy our year together.  I hope that we can make lasting memories that can change our lives for the better and that we can fall back on them when we are in a time of need.  I hope for a year where we can slow down and enjoy our life as it is so that we can remember it.  As a mother I hope that I can enjoy the short time I have left with these handsome boys in my home.  They are the joy of my life, my life would have no meaning without them.  They are my meaning.  I have grown incredible amounts in a breadth of directions in the 12 years that I have been a mother.  I hope that this year we can all find a way to grow and that part of that growth comes from each other as we forge lasting relationships.  

Some more of Taggert's irresistible silly face!

Grandma Price's Funeral

My Grandma Nora Williams Price passed away on December 8, 2012.  It was her birthday.  I went a saw her just a few hours before she passed away.  A lot  of family was around her and had been in and out for two days previous to say our good buys.  She was fun busy Grandma and I have many many fun memories of her on the ranch in Darlington.  She always had something for us to do if we weren't busy doing something ourselves.  This is a picture of most of her granddaughters at the funeral.  We went out and formed a line on both sides of the procession with gifts that she had made us over the many years and flowers.  It was really pretty cool.  

My dad cleaning up after the funeral and dinner, with the help of Kallen and Iy

The boys had a good relationship with Grandma and were sad to have her gone.  There were a lot of questions and concerns but they made it through it.  Maestin probably took it the hardest, when we went to see her for the last time, I let him choose whether he wanted to go in and see her or not.  She was not lucid and kind of sad to see.  He chose not to, but was very upset that night.  He knew her the best and she loved him.  It was a growing experience for him, and neat that he did have such a good relationship with a great grandparent.

Kallen and grandpa.  She was a great Grandma and I will always have such good memories.  We love you Grandma!

Winter Evening

Holdan keeping himself busy.

Holdan decorating a tree.

Maestin ready to call it a night.

Mom and Dad getting dinner ready and got caught by Ruxton!