Memories...

CELEBRATE...

RETIREMENT EARLY! Rick and Trudy took their entire family to Hawaii in celebration of Rick's retirement! It might be an early celebration because he isn't quite retired yet, but someday soon he will be livin' the life he so entirely deserves after so many years of hard hard work. I know that is something very valuable Shawn took from his dad. When it comes to work...he works hard and I am so grateful for that. Anyhow, Rick, congratulations. You know we love you and admire you for all you have done for your family. You are one of a kind and I'm truly grateful to have you in my life...you make me smile and laugh a lot...that's why I love ya. And as for Trudy, well, she never gets to retire. She will always be a hard working mother that will tend to her children in the most amazing, sensitive, and loving way forever. I can't thank the both of you enough for one of the most gracious gifts given...a lasting memory for us and our kids. We love you guys and enjoyed every minute we had to spend with you.

My apologies Evy boy

So, I know many of you have heard me say that when I first saw Evan, aside from the heart-melt of having my precious angel from above in my arms, he just didn't quite look....like Rae:) He was really small, so all I really remember was thinking...well, he's got the Hofheins nose. It looked pretty large considering his tiny little face. But, I must have forgotten or maybe my mind has worped somewhat over the past year since I gave birth to him because I keep telling people he wasn't the cutest newborn...I know that may sound mean being his own mom...but I keep it real ok:) Of course I thought he was the cutest thing in the whole wide world...anyway...hope you get the point. I am watching Al and Kobie for my mom today, and they decided to take a nap with Rae so all the kids were down and I got sucked into my own blog. I went all the way down to my first post and that is why I am posting now with my apologies to Ev. I saw his newborn pics...and he really is SOOOO precious AND cute...cute as ever. Post pregnancy left me with a different picture in my mind when I try to remember him as a newborn. Our computer with all our pictures of him this little got destroyed so I downloaded a few from previous posts onto my computer now. Anyway...sorry Ev. You are the most beautiful boy now...and you were when you were born too. I added some of Rae too. Love those chubby cheeks!

I live for these smiles!!!!

2 cute 2 B left out

reunion cont'd

Family Reunion

Last week all of Shawn's mom's side got together for a day of fun and games. We spent a few hours up Provo Canyon enjoying BBQ hotdogs, baked beans, cookies (0f course I list the food first), as well as some kick-ball, your annual 3-legged race, and more 'family reunion' games. It was great. If was fun to be outside and hang out with all the Olmsteads. What a family! I love them like my own. Every now and then I feel right at home with the craziness and hilarious talk (Rick...we know you love it:). Anyone that knows my family knows that you can't beat the crazy dinner talk at my house...but I have to say the Olmsteads make me feel right at home! I love you guys and it was so much fun to see all of you! Can't wait for HAWAII!
PS Rick...gotta say your the best-lookin' over 60 yr old out there:) Love ya bud!