Caleb's Baptism

We recently made a trip to Elko for cousin Caleb's baptism. It was great to see so much of the family. My parents, all of my siblings and their children, and Melissa and Alec were all there. Ashley and her family couldn't make it, dang it!

I didn't take many pictures. Unusual for me! But here are a couple I did happen to take.

We spent a night in SLC and a day at Hogle Zoo. Spencer, Ruby, and Preston pose along with the Albino Alligator!

The Zebra's were a hit! As you can tell by the coats it was a pretty chilly day, but we still had a blast.

A rare photo of Liss and I. Dang she is looking good! It was great to see her and Alec.

Photo's taken: April 11th and 12th. Angela took the photo of Liss and I.

The Activities

There were several activities to participate in throughout the day. You may notice that Ruby stands out in most of these photos. Out of all the Grandkids and Great Grandkids Ruby is the ONLY GIRL that is under the age of 20! There are 4 granddaughters that are over 20, but poor Ruby is all alone amoungst the younger kids!

Ruby and some of the boys make cookies

Look how clean they all are!

Preston shows off his talents!

Look at all that flour

Photos taken: December 22, 2007

The Gift Giving

The moment the kids have been waiting for all night has finally arrived. It is time for the gifts. We each buy a $5 gift to exchange. It is tradition to start with the youngest and work up to the oldest.

Aunt Kerrie and Aunt Rachael help some of the younger kids with their gifts. Carson, Payton, and KK each receive a present as Ruby looks on.

Casetin

Spencer with his Helicopter. He and Preston received gifts from Paxton and Jackson, the other twins in the family.

Preston with his helicopter. Payten and Jackstons Dad is a pilot...Hmmm I wonder why they gave helicopters!

Carson shows his air pop gun! His Dad is so happy that he got a shooting toy!

Ruby begins to open up her gift. It is a fishing pole. Caleb gave the fishing pole, he did not know Ruby would get it - his Mom and Dad are a bit concerned when they see that Ruby has the fishing pole. But hey Ruby is very happy with it....She loves to fish!

Grandma made blankets for all the grandkids and great grandkids. I found it amazing that she did not use the same material twice! Every blanket was unique and fit the personality of each grandkid.

Who do you think Ryan cheers for? He is true blue, through and through.

Tristin

Spencer

Jordan

Calvin and Caleb sport their new blankets.

Ah Payten looks so warm! (I think it is Payten, he is a twin, could be Jackston)

Photo taken: December 22, 2007