Oakley's 4....

Oakley + a Birthday = 4 years OLD!!

Oakley's Birthday is not officially until Saturday, but since it is his dad's weekend, I decided to celebrate it this weekend! I can not believe that my baby is going to be 4.. Oh, how time flies! So here are a few pictures of his birthday party....

His Transformers Cake... Yes, that is BLACK icing.... It was supposed to be gray, but we lucked out and got black! Not so good for a kid birthday party... Just imagine it... BLACK teeth and BLACK lips!!
Oakley opening his presents! He lucked out and got a ton of fun things!




Here is Oak right before he blew out his candles! He had so much fun! Thanks Mom and Dad, Trent and Emily, Erika and Lexi! We Love you!

Happy Birthday Oakley!

Best Friends!

The kids have been watching movies before they go to bed... today they must have been really tired. Harley was in Oakleys room with him watching cartoons.. We went up to check on them ten minutes after Harley went up there and this is what we found! Who could not resist this picture!?


This picture looks like Oak is sucking Harleys thumb! =D

Mothers Day Presents

For Mothers day the kids made their Grandmas... (Nanny, Grammy, Granny and Grandma Judie) some Mothers day gifts.. I saw this idea in a Family Fun magazine and could not resist making it.

First you need a frame... bought it at Joann's!
Next you need some toilet paper rolls... this we have been collecting for about a month...
You need some paint... (you should have seen our hands after painting these!)
Don't forget the Tacky Glue!
Toilet Paper rolls cut in pieces!
And Walaah! The Finished Product!
Isn't this the cutest frame ever!?

Pictures.....

Well, I decided that I did not have very many pictures of my kids! Okay, I do have a ton, but it was time to blog, and I just took them out the other day and got a couple shots! (really, I got about 200...) I thought that I would show them off! I think that these two are the most beautiful kids ever! What would I do with out them?

I believe he is up to something NO good!

There always has to be a 'fUnNy' one!

HERO

For Family Home evening last Monday, the Family got together to make some signs for Tyson's arrival to SPANISH FORK! The kids had so much fun drawing on the paper and making little notes for Tyson, Lauren and Jordan.

Oakley wanted so bad to sit and trace the letters with me, he was so funny. He would not leave my side.

Erika was making sure Emily did not mess up!

Wait... was it just Emily and me doing all the work!?
On Wednesday it was the BIG day that we all got to see Tyson! Harley was so excited when Nanny went and got her out of school, so she could watch the ONE MAN Parade!
(In Spanish Fork, the Fire Department, Police and Ambulance escort the Army, Marines and National Guard to their home when they arrive back from War.) So Tyson was being escorted by lights and sirens.

Here are some of the Veterans from the Community

Ty on the Truck driving down Main Street


Let me tell you... It was so touching to see some of the people that stop on the side of the road and get out of their cars, to waive to them when they pass. People that do not even know the soldiers, get out and show their respect.

the street was filled with flags on both sides..
Ty and his Mini Me!
Harley and Tyson

Ty and Mom

When the escort took Ty to Mom and Dads house, it was right when the schools were getting out. And as some of you may know my parents live right by the Jr High. So it was BUSY! People were stopping to tell Tyson Thanks for his Service... People that did not even know him! It is amazing how much respect He got from the Community.

While we were saying our Hellos, the community television station came by and interviewed him.
Being interviewed
I just want to tell Tyson and all the other Soldiers out there, THANK YOU for your service and protecting our Country. It would not be the same in this country if we did not have the Brave MEN and WOMEN out their to risk their lives for all of us..

THANK YOU!

NEW JOB!!

On a Friday in January, I got a text message from my mom saying to call her asap. I though that it was something urgent, so I hurried and took a break and called her to see what was up. She said that I needed to call Mark at the Art City clinic because he called and wanted to know if I was still interested in a job as a Phlebotomist. I called him back and he asked me if I could come in for an interview with him on the next Monday. I went to work on Monday, all dressed up and all the people at my job were wondering what I was doing. I told them that i had to meet with the Tax guy. ( I know I should not lie, but I did not want them to know that I was going for a job interview, incase I did not get it.)
So I got to the clinic and talked to Mark about the job. He offered it to me right then! Sweet! I was so happy, He told me to talk it over with my husband. I said that I did not need to do that! I accept! I then started the next day!

I now have been at Art City Medical for over a month and am totally loving it. I get along great with the other staff!

New mode of Transportation!

On Saturday the 6th, It was a really nice day and Adam wanted to go for a ride. We loaded the kids and Tessa in the Tahoe. Adam asked me if it was okay if we go and just LOOK at trucks. It was so good outside, that He wanted to just drive around and take a LOOK. He was not going to actually purchase anything that day. I said okay, that is fine, lets go and take a look. We drove to the couple places in Spanish Fork, and they did not have anything worth looking at. So we drove to American Fork to take a look.. Yes I know we went across the county, without stopping in between! We then went to Low Book Sales and saw a truck that we really liked. Adam test drove it and it was not exactly what he was wanting. He told the salesman, and the gentleman said that he had a newer truck in the SLC lot and they could bring it down here.

Adam took us home, because by this time it was going on 3 hours. The kids were getting bugged that they could not do anything. Adam then went back to the dealership and test drove the truck that they brought down. He fell in love with it. ( Our friends just bought a truck a few months ago, and Adam has loved it. He wanted something like theirs.) This truck was just like our friends, just a different year. He said that he would take it. Signed all the papers and said that he would be back on Monday to get it! (The salesman said that he could take both the Tahoe and the Truck home over the weekend, but how is a man supposed to get two vehicles back on Monday?!)

Monday came, and the kids were so excited that we were getting a new truck. Remember, I have not seen the truck before, just heard about it! We got home on Monday after work and Daycare, and saw the truck and LOVED it! On Tuesday, Adam took the truck to work to show his friend that he works with. Harley got up for school and cried because we did not get to take the truck. She wanted to get dropped off to school in it! I had to laugh because she will be getting a ride to school in it every day, because Adam drives the car to work! What is one day!?

I do miss the Tahoe, but love the Truck!!

John L. Davies Jr

John L Davies JR.

Grandpa Davies lived a long and wonderful life. He was the father of 16 kids, grandfather of 53 and great grandfather of 51. He was a amazing man, and will be greatly missed. We know that he is in a better place and enjoying being with his wife again. He has waited for the day that he could see her again.

Grandpa passed away on February 11, 2009 a week after his 84th birthday. He touched many people in his life. He had a love for horses and made sure that they were always taken care of.

Obituary

'John Lewis Davies Jr. passed away on Feb 11, 2010 at the home of his daughter Sandra Lucas. he was born February 3, 1926 in Huntsville, Utah to John Lewis Davies Sr. and Emma Veneta Nielson. He was the oldest of 9 children. He moved with his family to Hillspring Canada in 1930 where he attended school and graduated in 1944. he excelled in basketball and track. he held the record in the 400 meter for many years. He enlisteds in the United States Army in 1945. He later joined the 11th Airborne and was the first in his family to fly in a plane. John returned to Utah County in 1946 and started working at Geneva Steel where he was employed until his retirement. he met Lila Margene Brailsford and they were married November 15, 1946 and later sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple. They settled and lived most of their lives in Mapleton. They had 16 children. John was active in the LDS church where he served with the youth, served in two Bishoprics and served as High Priest group leader. He also served for many years at the Provo temple. John loved horses, hunting, the outdoors and spending time with his family. He instilled the importance of hard work in all of his children.
He was proceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a sister, two grandchildren and his dear wife of 48 years. he is survived by all 16 children. Kathy Davies, Sandra and Max Lucas, Lila and Larry Cotten, Anne and Gerry Frederick, John and Cheryl Davies, Joan and Cliff Ewell, Larry and Meg Davies, Robert and Gayle Davies, Ellen and Bill Thompson, Laurel Perez, Pat and Paul Huntsman, Bert and Korena Davies, LaDawn and Mark Miller, Marcie and Mike Maloy, Jayne and Todd Sudweeks and Jim and Jody Davies. 3 Brothers and 2 Sisters. He is also served by 53 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren. '

Grandpa was remembered with Full Military Rights. It was amazing to see the 21 gun solute in his honor. Here are some pictures, that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

We love you Grandpa, Till we Meet again!