Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Birthdays,birthdays, & more birthdays!













Yes, this week we are celebrating another birhtday! Tom turns 17 this week ;-( Mom is verrrryyyy sad! Sunday Jesse, Tom & Josh went to the IU/UM. When asked if IU won the response is.... 'it was a tight game, right down to the buzzer'. So I think they lost! We are IU fans all except Tom, a Minnesota fan and the only one at the game!
Uncle James came down for a birthday visit and some cake. Yummy choclate! Also you'll find a pic of Tom showing off his Fathead of Dwyane Wade, not picture is a Soccer goal, and Starbury Basketball shoes. Sounds like Tom is having a great birthday and its not even here yet!


Where you find us on the weekends!

















We had a fun week of activities! Thursday night (happy I forgot the camera!) we went to Delaine and Dominique's school for 2nd & 3rd grade skate night. Mom had fun SKATING for 2 hours with Delaine! I do not believe I have roller skated for 10years or more! We had alot of fun and I didn't even fall! Next thursday is Dominique and mommy's turn!

Friday night was Tom's home game. He did amazing! Tom is an excellant basketball player. So far 2 of his grandparents have come to see him play this year. That was a real treat for him. Normally we live so far away from family that the kids miss out on having grandparents at their games.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

more winter formal pics

Tiffany and her friend Shareen
Tiffany and Bethany

Tiffany, Andi and friends having fun!


Tiffany and Kelly goofing off!


Tiffany and Kelly




Wednesday, January 21, 2009

More family fun!!















We had Grandpa Rick and Grandma Colette here visiting from California. They definately did not bring the warm weather with them! It was so cold here last week, record lows, I think somehow they brought the cold weather! The kids have had several school delays. I think the schools are trying not to cancel for the day because we already have to make up alot of days from the wind storm in september.
Here are pics from their visit. We did get to very quickly visit downtown and see the river but it was literally too cold to do sightseeing in our new town. We did get to celebrate,early, Grandma Colette's birthday. Happy birthday!

Too cold to wear these dresses girls!












As promised, here are a couple of pictures of Tiffany and her friends going to the winter formal. They are soooo beautiful!!!! I am amazed with Tiffany, she is just as beautiful on the inside as on the out! I am so proud of her! Tiffany has a strong love for Christ and lives for Him. That is hard to do these days. She's a great example for her 3 little sisters!

Also, a cute pic of Kathryn in her favorite sleeping spot! Can you make the car seat a bed? JK

Samara likes to be a big girl but occasionally she wishes to be the baby!

Monday, January 12, 2009

busy week...

We all had a busy week back to school & work. Jesse went back to the office after 2 weeks off. He had to jump in and get busy hiring a new front office staff person. I am, who is suppose to have atleast 6 weeks off, going back to work to help him in the office and assist while we look for a new person. So much for recovery time!
The kids were ready to go back.....no just kidding! Tiffany was looking forward to the winter formal this weekend. She had a great time. I'll post pictures later. Everyone was tired on friday from going back the busy schedule of getting up at 5am to catch the bus. Domininque especially looked exhausted friday coming off the bus. His hair was a mess, coat hanging off, backpack not zipped and dragging it, shoes on the wrong feet& unfastened, and he had fallen asleep! Poor guy! We cuddled for a bit and then played & did chores later.
This week will be a busy, exciting one! Grandpa Rick & Grandma Colette are coming in from Calfornia. We found a church we love Faith Alliance and we are dedicating Kathryn this wednesday! I'll have lots of pictures to post!
Have a great day!

Monday, January 5, 2009

Ben & Jerry's always makes it better!


Samara knows when you risk getting into things you might as well make it chocolate! Obviously mommy has been busy adjusting to a new baby in the house. So Samara found the ice cream in the freezer.... nothing beats some Ben & Jerry's while watching Mickey Mouse Club House!



Random Pics




More photos from Tiff's b'day. Jesse giving Tiffany her necklace at the Palomino.



Beautiful Kathryn!


3 of our girls hanging out!




Sunday, January 4, 2009

A fun pic and a sweet pic













Mariah, Tiffany, and Mona at the computer on Christmas.


James wearing a few of his gifts!
James and Mona sharing a quiet moment before the chaos of the opening of the Trampoline.
Grandpa Williams loving Kathryn!










More family pics!













Here are a few pics from the first two weeks after Kathryn's birth. Kathryn had to stay in thebilibed for 2 weeks for jaundice. What a crazy time! But thanks to God she & mom has come through okay!
Also, Dominique last game of the season! Dominique played his first team sport! He is trying to be like his big brother Tom!


Christmas fun with family!
















This Christmas Tamara's family came down for the day. We also had Terralyn's boyfriend John, Mariah was here from florida (yeah), and James' girlfriend Mona. We had a wonderful visit full of fellowship, playing games, eating, opening gifts, and putting up the trampoline (thanks guys)! The kids are loving the tramp while mom and dad are stressin'! I wish there was a way for everyone to see Delaine's reaction after ealizing they got a trampoline for Christmas! She was yelling and bouncing and giggling, pricelss! Delaine didn't even need a tramp to bounce she has one built in! It has been 2 years since we had the Williams family at our house for Christmas but this year they made it for Christmas and Thanksgiving.





Saturday, January 3, 2009

Tiff is 16!










16 years ago we brought in the New Year with a bang! God blessed with our eldest daughter Tiffany! Its hard to believe she is now 16. We are very proud of her. Tiffany is not only beautiful but she is strong in her beliefs, caring, athletic, and musical. This New Years we drove her to the Palomino for a nice dinner and did some shopping. We had a great time!




Happy birthday Princess!








In photo is Tiffany & Jesse at the Father/Daughter Ball in 2007. They look amazing!!! With 4 daughters Jesse will be attending alot of Father/Daughter Balls! Also included is a photo of our newest daughter, Kathryn Annika Grace (born 12-5-08). She is beautiful! Samara loves holding her and cuddling. We're all in love with our newest blessing!