Watson Family

winter 2011 fun stuff

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Nat and her hat!

Wil and Natalie's 7th Birthday party, boys against girls...the girls won all the challenges!

Natalie is afraid of the slides, but she went down one to get this wolf toy.

Water park fun!

I know my mom is the only person who looks at this blog now that Joe is home, sorry if you happen to be looking and feel really board with the blog.

these are all the "Christmas hand" projects we did. the red hand by Santa is T's.

Joe is looken GOOD!

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Really, really, good!

First morning back, breakfast with the kids.

Crazy Watson's!

Welcome Home!

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Joe came home from his 6 month long deployment on November 17th.

Tillman was 7 weeks old when Joe left and is now 8 months old. He was happy to go to Joe and touched his face all night.

Joe's Boss, Lt Col Engelker. He and his family are so wonderful, they spent time with us while Joe was gone.

Mrs. Casey and Mrs. Gentry, Wil and Natalies 1st grade teachers.

The crowd. I'm told we had over 50 people there to greet Joe. It was a great surprise!

Dave and Terri and the gang made the trip out for Joe.

Joe's Airmen.

Thanks to all who came, you are our family.

October 2011

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7 1/2 months old

Grandma came for a visit this month. She was awesome! We had so much fun and she helped with EVERYTHING! Carving pumpkins!

For Trunk or Treat and a party Danny was a two headed dragon. For Trick or treating he was a vampire robber, see the next few pictures. This dragon face was made by my mom many years ago, one of us kids must have been a dragon one year.

Wil as a dead robber, I don't know why my boys have a thing about robbers.

Natalie, the lovely Vampire, same as last year.

See Danny's costume change.

T needed a nap

Trying to be happy, sad little toad.

Our neighbor got him to a least not cry for one picture.

soccer team

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coach clay

coach anna

messing around

The kids are having a blast with their coaches, playing soccer is fun too!

Danny's 5th Birthday

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We had a Pirate Party with a treasure hunt, pirate hat making, and all kinds of pirate fun! Corbin and Cortney Ellis, Brent Gillis and Dallin Thomas came to the party. Danny was thrilled with the gifts, he got transformers and the star wars double sided light saber he had been wanting for ever.

Kids pictures summer 2011

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Wilford 6

Natalie 6

danny 4

Tillman 41/2 mo.

school 2011

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Mrs Maurer and Mrs. Christina

1st Mrs. Gentry

1st Mrs. Casey

Grandma and Pa were here to see us off to school

5 months old

T and G

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2 of a kind. Tillman truly loves Grandpa. Everytime Grandpa walks by T watches him and smiles. If Grandpa stops to talk T gets VERY happy.

Our pretty girl

Summer 2011

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Stripling Warriors

All ready for church...did you forget something?

Family Party

fell asleep after swimming

likes TV

Dinner with cousins

Uncle Curt's Dog

story time with Grandma

Happy 4TH!

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2011

Warm Summer Nights

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3 1/2 MONTHS

More Summer, More Fun!

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Aunt Charis calls Tillman Mr. Chin

Another lost tooth

Grandpa's Hat

I love my Mother

Me and T

Grandma Margaret and Grandpa Ray

1st Swim

Joe sent a picture, he looks great.

one day, tons of fun

2011-06-14T12:38:00.000-07:00

Tillman's first viewing of Crib Time. Its a video Joe made for Wil and Natalie when they were babies and he had to deploy. It's very entertaining!

New swim suits

Cream soda, Cheetos, cousins! The kids are having a blast spending so much time with their cousins.

Grant and the boys.

Gracie and Natalie.

Gilbert Temple being built. We talked about Temples for Family Home Evening and then when 3 miles down the road to see it. It will be finished in 2013.

Then we went to Wendy's for treats!

Great Grandma Ramsey's June 2011

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The kids all wanted to hatch the eggs, they were a little upset over eating them.

Tillman likes Grandma!

little boy blue

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summer fun

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Tillman, 11 weeks old

backyard fun all day long, everyday!

tractor rides with grandpa

Great Grandma Ramsey

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Great Grandma Ramsey stopped by for a visit today. She had a lot of fun holding Tillman and talking with all of us. It will be fun to see her all summer long. We plan on going to her house next week to feed the chickens and sheep.

Thumb Sucker 10 weeks

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Kindergarten Graduation

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Kindergarten Graduation Monday May 23, 2011. Wilford and Natalie graduated from Mrs. Jumper's class at Ward Elementary School. They had a great year and love Mrs. Jumper.

Saying good-bye

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Its Mother's Day, but all we can think about is Daddy. We love and miss you already Joe.

Tillman, 7 weeks.

Natalie has been sad and clinging to Joe the last few days.

There he goes.

Little Mr. Big Man

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Tillman at 7 weeks.

Tillman's Blessing

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May 1, 2011 Abilene, TX 2nd Ward

Easter 2011

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Tillman, 5 1/2 weeks old

Natalie, 6 years old.

egg hunt in the rain. Danny, 4 years old. Wil, 6 years old.

Spring!

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Her shirt says it all.

Keepen cool.

Grandma Hooper gave this outfit to Wilford when he was born, now its Tillman's turn.

Our Chipmunk

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Tillman is always making little grunting, squeaking sounds. He also has nice round cheeks that look like they could be stuffed with nuts. So we call him Little Chipmunk. When he is upset, as seen below, I call him Angry Chipmunk. These pictures are taken at 15 days old, we think he is already filling out and changing so quickly.

Angry Chipmunk

Happy Chipmunk

Sleeping Chipmunk

Daddy Chipmunk and son.

We have Tillman on our hearts.

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Here I am at about 39 weeks. I ended up going to 41weeks! I had a fast and intense labor. It started at 3am and was over at 6am. Below is a picture of Joe after labor was over. He worked hard too and was releived and happy when it was over. Mom was able to make it to the birth as well. She got there just in time and took a lot of pictures of the delivery for us...some more flattering than others.

Tillman Steven Watson. March 17, 2011. 7.7 lbs and 20 inches

The kids came later that day with Grandma and Pa to meet the Baby.

We came home the next day and had a Birthday celebration! The kids and Grandma and Pa made a cake, decorations and ordered Pizza.

Natalie is now the tooth loss leader at

3...2 in one day! Check out her bottom row.

Grandma and Grandpa did all kinds of fun things with the kids. It was spring break, so they had a lot of time together. Grandpa made this rope swing in our back yard. The kids love it!

Natalie's first lost tooth

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Natalie was so excited to loose her first tooth. She was also happy to get a Valentines gift from Grandma Ramsey! What a great Week. Natalie is a sweet girl, always helpful and kind. She never lets the boys get away with anything, and she loves to snuggle.

Snow Day Feb. 1 2011, Abilene Tx

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The day they've been waiting for all winter. No school, Dad home from work, and snow to play in.

Gotta make a snow angel

We left our shoes on our covered back porch thinking they would be protected from the snow... We forgot about the wind.

Dad and Dan

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There's nothing better than having Dad all to yourself while The other kids are at school.

New Christmas Church outfits 2010

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Day after Christmas 2010

Wil, 6 years old

Natalie, 6 years old

Danny, 4 years old

7 months (29 weeks) along

Christmas Morning

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Christmas Eve

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Our elf, Rumple.

Christmas Eve meal. Chowder, rolls, salad, pudding.

Christmas 2010, so far

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Sister Richens from our ward reading Christmas stories to the kids.

Ornaments we made for a nursing home we visited.

Graham Cracker houses

Making sugar cookies with Dad for Santa.

We're having fun with Joe home for Christmas, we missed him last year. He makes everything fun.

Natalie and Wilford are 6 and Danny is a balloon head

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"Kitty" was the theme of Natalies gifts.

Danny was very supportive.

Danny at the end of the night with his new scarf and balloon.

We had a party with all the friends at a jumping/play place the night before their actual Birthday. Wil was a ham, he's usually more reserved.

Thanksgiving 2010

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We kept it simple this year and had a nice family meal and day together. This other picture is from Wil and Nat's Kindergarten Thanksgiving program and feast.

Pregnancy pictures

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Mom wanted to see some pictures of me pregnant. I'm 23 weeks here. I feel a lot bigger with this one. We still cant believe another baby is coming!

Halloween 2010

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Kindergarten costume parade. Danny was allowed to join the parade with Wil and Natalie's class. He was Robbin Hood, Wil was a transformer, and Natalie was a vampire with purple teeth. Purple vampire teeth are hard to find.

On our way to the church for Trunk or Treat!

I got a little carried away with her face paint.

Danny is now half iron man, half transformer. He almost went as Iron Hood.

Wil lost his first tooth

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Wil lost his first tooth a few weeks ago. It fell out while he was asleep and we couldn't find the tooth, so Wil wrote a letter to the Tooth Fairy explaining the situation. "DER TUF FARE, MY TUF KAM OT BUT I CANT FIND IT. FROM WIL." He put the letter under his pillow and was thrilled to find money there the next morning.

Danny's 4th Birthday

2010-09-24T13:48:00.000-07:00

We had a few friends over, cake, ice cream, pizza and a lot of gifts. Danny loved all the balloons. He was so sweet...after his friends went home and we settled down for bed time he gave Wil and Natalie some of his Birthday money he had received in the mail from different Grandmas and Pas. I told him he didn't have to share his money but he said "well now they can go get a new toy at the store too."

New Birthday PJ's

Summer 2010 Utah/Colorado trip

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Lake city Colorado, Mom and Dad off for a ride in the mountains.

We stayed in a Cabin in Lake City with fishing right outside our door.

My good friend from Colorado Springs, Kelly and her 2 kids were there too.

Utah cousins, the Hess family backyard

Back to Lake City, that's the way we do things.

Down town Lake City.

more fishing

We went to Kanosh Ut for Pioneer day. Joe was able to say hello to many friends he hadn't seen for a long time. This is Ryan Higgs. He and Joe were "BFF" back in the day...according to Joe.

We're proud to say our kids kept up with all the Kanosh kids in the races and games.

Hess family watching the Kanosh parade

Kanosh Parade with Grandma Christensen.

Joe and I were able to get away to Park City Ut without the kids! Grandma and Grandpa Watson showed them a great time while we were out hiking, eating, and laying by the pool.

Wil and Natalie go to Kindergarten!

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What a big day. They did great and I was able to hold off the tears until I got back in the car. They go all day. They were most excited about packing their lunch in their very own new lunch bags. We practiced opening all the lunch items. They came home so happy about all the new things they had done that day. Their teacher Mrs. Jumper is so nice, its going to be a great year.

Caverns of Sonora, TX

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The Major returns

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here he comes!

Gotta Love Danny

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Danny: Mom, I never want you to get married.
Mom: Why?
Danny: Because I want to marry you.
Mom: You do? Well, I'm already married. To Daddy. Remember? You get to find someone else to marry.
Danny, with down cast eyes: Well, I can't find anyone.
Mom: You will someday when you are big like Daddy.
Danny: Someone just like you Mom?
Mom, with a smile: I think that would be best.

Schools out for summer!

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The kids are in the backyard a lot these days. its nice now that they are all a little older and don't need as much supervision. I forget their even out there sometimes.

Last day of Pre-K.

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Grandma Patsy worked with the kids and helped Mrs. Smith everyday. We love her.

Mrs. Smith is the best teacher. We will miss her.

Danny waiting for the Pre-K graduation to start.

Before school, all ready to graduate

And looking good

A fresh hair cut and big smile. What a cute boy.

My Sweet Sleeping Dragon

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In Joe's favorite spots

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My parents are here for a visit and enjoying Joe's chair for him. Snuggling on the couch with the kids too. We miss Joe.

good stuff

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This and That

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Natalie gets to stay up late with me sometimes. She colors, eats chocolate and snuggles with me. We don't tell the boys.

Danny and his good friend Sam.

After school snack with friends.

Texas Spring Wild Flowers 2010

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We've been driving by the wild flower fields everyday for the last few weeks and they look so pretty and inviting. What you don't see from your car driving by are the millions of ants, thorns and bees. The kids were miserable but I was so committed to getting pictures that I made them pose and walk through the field anyway. Sorry kids.

Tractors

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Gramdpa and Grandma Ramsey gave the kids tractors when they came for a visit. They like to haul leaves around.

Easter Sunday 2010

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We had Easter dinner with friends in our ward, the Stevens Family. They were so nice to invite us over. Our kids always have fun with theirs.

Danny loves Jacob's fun toys.

More pics for Dad

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Danny loves this bunny toy.

Natalie wants you to see her bunny on her arm.

pants on backwards and shoes on the wrong feet, its all good Danny.

On your mark, get set, GO!

Easter Chicks

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3 cute Chicks! Our Aunt Phyllis from Indiana sent these cute shirts for the kids. They love them so I had to take some pictures for Joe. The kids were just about to eat dinner out on the back porch. We've been eating out there a lot with the nice weather. Look how tall Nata is!

More fun with Grandma and Pa Ramsey

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Our last day with Grandma and Grandpa was Saturday. We went to the Railway Museum and then to DQ "Dairy Queen". The wind was blowing really strong, but the kids still had fun climbing around on the big trains. After that Mom, Dad and I got a baby sitter and went for one last antique shopping trip. We shopped, went for a country drive and then one last dinner out together. It was awesome! This visit was fun but we are all so tired, maybe too much fun. It was so nice to have mom help with the kids and dad did a ton of yard work. Dad bought a few old signs that were too big to take home in the van, so they have to come back with their flat bed trailer to take them all home. That means I get another visit in June!

Grandma and Pa Ramsey come to San Angelo

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Playing at the San Angelo Visitors Center and River Walk area. San Angelo is the wool capital of the world and we have these funny sheep around town each painted in a different way.

Grandpa showed us how to plant a garden. He is also doing a ton of yard work for me! Mom is helping so much with the kids and house work. I love having them. We have spent a lot of time shopping at antique stores and driving around town looking for old farm equipment for my Dad's collection. We eat out everyday. We still have a few days left!

Another trip to AZ

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Helping Grandpa water his garden

Good job Wil

Danny just likes the dirt.

little country girl.

Olive Garden with Great Grandma Ramsey

Great Grandma Ramsey's House

Feeding Her sheep

Great Grandma's Flowers

The boys hated the mohawks i gave them (just for fun). They told me thats not how airmen look.

Natalie and Gracie at Cold Stone after they got their hair cut together.

Natalie's first real hair cut.

Wil is introduced to a DS.

I forgot to take pictures of our visit to Steve and Kim's new house. We had a great time with them and their new home is beautiful. We also spent time with all my siblings. I forgot to take pictures of them too. I was having too much fun to think about pictures.

Sunshine

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Just a few days after the snow, we're out climbing trees, riding bikes and looking for earthworms.

Snow Day

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Today school was cancelled because of the snow. It was nothing like Colorado, but I guess it's enough to keep Texans from going out. The kids and I went out and played in the snow. Wil stayed out for over and hour with his wet knit gloves and tennis shoes. We don't have proper snow clothes. He came in frozen and hungry. He ate is hot dog in 3 huge bites. We all warmed up with hot chocolate and a good nap.

Wil

Danny ate the snow and said it tastes like frosting. Thats his toy dragon, he is eating the snow right off it.

Our Snow angel.

A few wedding pictures

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Debi is now Debi Harris! She looked beautiful in her wedding gown. My Mom took a few shots at the wedding. I was in charge of the video camera. Together, Debi and Jay have 6 kids. They are all so happy, and we all couldn't be happier for them!

Back at Grandma and Pa's House

2010-02-18T18:58:00.000-08:00

We're back in Arizona for my sister Debi's wedding. As always, the kids are in heaven at Grandma and Pa's house running around with their cousins. The weather is perfect. The wedding was today and it was beautiful. I'll get some pictures up soon.

New Years Day Hair Cuts

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I took it all off. Joe is the one who normally cuts the boys hair. I figure I won't have to do it again for a while if I go this short.

I missed one, I guess Natalie looks better with hair anyways.

Wil's face says it all. "Don't mock me"

We started with the old man balding look.

New Year Day 2010

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Today is New Years Day and the kids have spent the day running around outside. They have helped Grandpa hang signs and made up a bunch of different jobs they needed to do to help Grandpa. Their jobs included cleaning up the leaves, scaring the cows, finding the cat, climbing the hay stack, picking oranges, and watching for bees. My parents and I have enjoyed food and football games. My Mom made her traditional and legendary hamburger rolls! Later my Mom and I are going to go shopping and I have to give the boys hair cuts. Happy New Year!

leaves

Playing in the hay

The fort

the top

Grandpa's tractors

endless stream of signs

A few days ago the Haggarton family came over for a BBQ.

Visiting the baby lambs at the end of the street.

Christmas Day

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Helping Great Grandma Ramsey feed the chickens.

Natalie loved her new shirt and the rose Danny gave her.

Danny kissing mama.

Natalie and her new cape. Each of the kids got a cape this year. The boys got Star Wars toys. Natalie got a Snow white Doll, shirt, snow globe, and movie. Grandma Ramsey gave them flash lights, and other gifts. They had so much fun opening their stockings and loved the watches, soda, and candy they found inside. The gifts seemed endless. We will have fun spending all the Christmas cash sent from Grandma and Pa Watson, Gandma and Pa Hooper, and Ramsey. Dave and Terri sent games and a necklace for me. Great Grandma Ramsey had all kinds of fun gifts and gift card for us. We spent the afternoon at Great Grandma Ramsey's house visiting with some of our extended family. It was a good Christmas, we just missed Joe.

Talking to joe,

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Curt, Charis and the boys.

Hi Dad! Our 1st video call.

Christmas fun part 4:xmas eve

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Natalie admiring her new Snow white snow globe.

Talking to Joe.

listening to the book Joe recorded for the kids.

Our Live Nativity Scene

My deluxe cake.

Christmas fun part 3

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Temple lights, ice cream and Santa.

Christmas fun part 2

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Santa came by on his horse today. Natalie was the only one not taking a nap. The boys were napping last year when Santa came by. Maybe he will come by again another day when all the kids are up

Christmas 2009 fun

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We are at Grandma and Grandpa Ramsey's for Christmas this year. We just got here yesterday and already having fun. Grandma's house is always fun, but at Christmas time it's crazy fun. The kids love having their cousins to play with, all Grandma's fun toys, the farm animals, and good food. Today we made ginger bread houses. Wil said his was an Airman Ginger Bread House for Daddy. He even put guns on it for shooting bad guys. That's the Christmas spirit!

Saying good-bye

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Danny is hiding behind Joe.

Joe's office staff, Joe is their boss.

Danny loves

We got up at 5:30 am to get to the airport by 6:00am. When we got there Joe's flight had been canceled. So we went back home for 3 hours waiting for the next flight. We were glad to have the extra time together, but it made the good-bye process drag out. We were allowed to go to the gate and stayed there until his plain took off, the kids liked that. The kids know Joe will be gone for a long time, but they don't understand what 6 months feels like, actually I don't either. I'm just sad right now, but I know we will be O.K. We have a lot to look forward to and we are so blessed.

Wil and Natalie Birthday

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They turned 5 today. We had a party with a few friends. They loved taking cup cakes to their Pre-k class. All 3 of the kids call them "pup cakes"

Thanksgiving 2009

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Danny loved Hannah, she was so sweet to him.

Marianne feeding her triplets.

Solveigh!

Our little family.

I did a bad job taking pictures. We saw all but one of Joe's siblings and their families for Thanksgiving in Utah this year. It was a lot of fun.

Sea World 2009

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We left the house early on our way to Sea World San Antonio.

Natalie feeding the dolphins

Wil Showing the dolphins his teeth.

This was the first time we have gone to Sea World without a stroller. The kids did great and walked the whole park. By about 3pm they started to wear out, but a little sugar and Diet Coke helped. I was not able to get the scan to attach, but we bought a funny roller coaster picture of Danny and Wil. They road a children's roller coaster together about 7 times. They loved it!

Halloween 2009

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We had a great Halloween. A few nights ago we went to a trunk or treat party at our church and tonight we took the kids trick or treating. The weather was perfect and the moon was out. The kids had fun with glow sticks that Joe bought for them. They took turns ringing the doorbells. Danny always said "Happy Halloween" to the givers of the candy, it was so cute. He wore this dragon costume last year and wanted it again, we added face paint this time. Natalie was a black cat, and Wilford was Robin hood. I was proud of Wil's costume, yes, I made it. I can be handy. At one house a man scared the kids so bad that we just forgot about the candy and ran. He came out in a swamp monster costume growling and coming at Wilford. Wil was truly terrified. I thought it was a little too much for little kids, but then at the next house Wil did his best to scare the person who opened the door. I guess he got over it and wanted to get in on some Halloween fun too. The kids also loved handing out candy to other kids after we got home.

Pumpkin Patch!

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This is what we have been up to...

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I got "The Boot". Six weeks with that thing!

We took the kids to a train museum,

Joe went to Japan for three weeks,

the kids all got really sick while I was away on a trip. Joe did a great job handling it on his own. they are finally getting over it.

Things you should know about Danny, Wil and Natalie

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Things to know about Danny...
His Nickname is Danny Doo.
He speaks with an English accent.
He loves Dragons and pirates
He does an naked dance everyday before getting dressed.
Tries hard to fit in with Wil and Natalie.

Things to know about Wil...
His nick name is Ferd.
He's a trouble maker.
He's good at cleaning up
He loves to show Danny how to do things, helps him make his bed and say his morning prayers.
He loves to snuggle.
Is obsessed with soldiers, guns and air plains.
He can really dance.

Things to Know about Natalie...
She's a goodie goodie
Her nick name is Nata
She keeps the boys in line.
She is an organized pack rate.
Loves to pick out her own clothes.
The best at sharing.
Talks non stop.

Daniel's 3rd Birthday

2009-09-23T18:03:00.000-07:00

Today was Danny's Birthday. We had a few friends over in the morning, and went out for pizza with Dad for dinner. Danny loved all the fun and gifts. He is good about sharing his new toys with Wil and Natalie. We have so many toys in this house, I'm not sure what to do with all of them.

Natalie Goes to the Ball!

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Tonight is the Air Force Ball. I've had an injury on my foot and I'm wearing a orthopedic boot for several weeks. I did not feel like getting all fancy for the ball with this ugly boot on, so Natalie went in my place. She's thrilled. I can't wait for them to get home and tell me all about it. Joe looked great, as you can see.

"I look good"

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Joe has asked me to post this picture. He told me "I look good in that picture...are you going to put it on your blog?" He's so modest. Feel free to leave comments for Joe about how good he looks! I sure think he's hot stuff. We went to an Air Force Induction Dinner together a few nights ago.

The Day has come

2009-08-24T17:41:00.000-07:00

Wil and Natalie had their 1st day of school today. They are in an afternoon Pre-K class. They were so excited to get backpacks and supplies. Their teacher, Mrs. Smith is very kind, Natalie snuggled right up to her. The only thing that got Wil in the classroom was the fish tank. Mrs. Smith told me he stood by the tank most of class and would not listen to her. Well, I'm just happy he went in. We'll see how tomorrow goes. Danny and I went to the dollar store and the grocery store. It was great! Danny and I have many happy days ahead of us.

Birthday Boy

2009-08-24T17:33:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Joe's 34th birthday on Sunday. Saturday night Joe and I went out on the town and then we all spoiled Joe all day Sunday. It was fun. We each had 2 or 3 pieces of ice cream cake. I love Joe's birthday. I love Joe too.

Summer Vacation 2009

2009-07-17T19:13:00.000-07:00

My brother Wil came home from his mission this last week and we were lucky enough to be able to go visit him and my family. He gave a very bold and inspiring talk at church about the Restoration of the Gosple of Jesus Christ. I loved it. My Sister, Debi, also spoke. I was so proud of both of them. It was a special meeting to be at. Joe and I also celebrated our 12 year anniversary. It was fun to be with my family for that. We went to dinner at Floridino's, our family favorite. For lunch Joe and I took the kids to the Rain Forest Cafe'. They loved the fish and animls, but they hid under the table when the rain storms came. I loved seeing my family even though it was a short visit.

Floridino's

Natalie was all over Uncle Wil. She snuggled him non-stop.

My Grandparents, Ray and Margaret Hooper.

After our time in Arizona we took a detour on our way home to the mountains of New Mexico. We stayed in Ruidoso for 3 nights. We had a lot of fun taking the kids fishing and doing what we do best, EATING! The kids swam in the creek near our cabin, built a fort out of sticks, and enjoyed all the exta time with Dad. The most memorable part of the trip was when we woke to the sounds of a bear trying to come through our front door at 4:00am. Joe scared him off with a few powerful yells. The next morning on my run there was a bear stuck in a dumpster.

We never did catch any fish,

but we had fun trying.

S'mors

and more s'mors.

Happy 4th!

2009-07-05T13:22:00.000-07:00

We started our day with a ward flag raising cerimony and breakfast. We spent the rest of the day riding bikes, eating good food and of course watching fireworks. The sun goes down late here and the fireworks did not start until 9:30. We intended on going down to the lake for a big firework show, but there were so many other people headed the same direction that we decided to just stop on the side of the road to watch. The kids were so tired they hardly watched and the cars were buzzing by. It was still a lot of fun and a great fireworks show.

The sun was in her eyes, Dad's sun glasses helped.

We had a back yard water party on the 3rd with a few friends. Joe had a lot of fun soaking the little kids with waterballoons and a water gun. He was the life of the party.

I think you got him Joe!

Easy target. Poor Wil.

Nice shot Wil.

Summer Fun

2009-07-02T12:03:00.000-07:00

Father's Day. We had fun giving Dad a special day, see his new tie! Grandma Ramsey, Natalie wanted to point out that she has her white kitty in this picture. Thanks for sending it back, she couldn't live without it.

On our way out the door to go to the gym with mom...again.

We have been to the pool a lot and the kids have come a long way with their comfort in the water and swimming skills.

Joe took the boys fishing at Lake Nasworthy one morning.

Texas Wild Flowers

2009-05-16T14:14:00.000-07:00

We have tons of wildflowers here in Texas this time of year. I remember loving them when Joe and I lived here years ago. Back then a friend of mine had taken pictures of her children with the wildflowers. I always loved that idea, and now have the chance to take pictures of my own children with the wildflowers. The flowers in these pictures are just down the street from our house in an open field with a river that runs through our neighborhood. It is very hard to get three young children to look at the camera and smile.

Family Pictures

2009-05-06T13:45:00.000-07:00

We had our family pictures taken at the Mesa Arizona Temple where Joe and I were Married.

SPRING TIME FUN!

2009-05-06T13:29:00.000-07:00

The kids and I have been in Arizona for the last 6 weeks while Joe was busy working out of town. We had so much fun visiting family. It was fun to spend Easter with everyone. The kids spent most of their time in my parents back yard with their cousins Grace and Grant. My Dad has built a big fort with swings and a slide, the kids love it. I spent my time hanging out with my Mom and Sister, they got me hooked on all the reality TV shows. We were also able to visit Great Grandma Ramsey a few times. Joe was able to come for a few days and he and I spent a some time in Tucson without the kids! Other than that there was a lot of eating, noise(all the cousins together), and great Arizona Spring weather.

MUD!

2009-03-05T14:01:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I was doing some yard work and the kids discovered mud. This was a lot of fun to watch because usually my kids don't like to be dirty. At first they were very uncomfortable, but after a few minutes Natalie went for it and the boys followed. This is the only non-nudity picture I got. It really doesn't do the mess they were justice. When Joe got home from work and saw the kids, he was shocked. We had to hose them down and fill the bath twice before they were clean.

I don't think any little girl has ever been cuter than my Natalie

2009-02-18T12:55:00.000-08:00

2009-01-18T12:05:00.001-08:00

Fun at Grandma and Grandpa Ramsey's house

2009-01-18T11:54:00.000-08:00

2009-01-18T11:41:00.000-08:00

We had a lot of fun visiting Arizona for Christmas!

Christmas time is here again!

2008-12-08T15:38:00.001-08:00

Wil and Natalie turn 4!

2008-12-03T16:36:00.000-08:00

Today was Wil and Natalie's 4th birthday. We took them out for Pizza and then back home to open gifts and eat cake and ice cream. They loved all of their gifts. Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Watson and Grandma and Grandpa Ramsey for sending special gifts. Danny had a hard time understanding why it was not his birthday too, but Wil and Natalie shared their new toys with him.

Sea World San Antonio

2008-11-29T19:25:00.000-08:00

A few days after Thanksgiving we took a trip to San Antonio to go to Sea World. We all had a lot of fun, and we all agree that our favorite part was Shamu. The kids were too small to ride the roller coasters, but we did find a few that they could go on. The kids also got their first taste of Diet Coke. They loved it and the caffeine kicked in just as we feared it would. It was a long day, but a great one!

Natalie loves her Daddy

2008-11-27T08:40:00.000-08:00