Happy Birthday Tyler!

Another celebration in our family.  Even tho Tyler and his family are spending this special day in Yuma, I want him to know how much I love this son of ours!  I think the best words to describe Tyler would be happy - content - a true family man.I have watched Tyler love kids his whole life.  They have always felt that love and he has always...always had a flock of kids surrounding him.

Today, things haven't really changed.  Tyler puts his family first in his life and he is a wonderful husband and father.  He works hard to provide for them and in the end....he is rewarded with this:

Happy Birthday, Tyler!!
We love you - your family loves you....it can't get better than that!!

Jade = Friday Entertainment

This post needs an introduction.  Jade is addicted to Dora.  Check THIS out for a good laugh!  Jenny, Jacque, Jade and me (Grammy) had a fun excursion to Cost-Co, where Jade was the champion taste-tester. 
Warning:  When the label says "No Spoon, No Mess"....it's lying!! 
Applesauce in a squeezable pouch equals applesauce all down the shirt and around the mouth.  But Jade loved it!! That is why Jade is shirtless is the following entertaining videos. 
Tyler and Jenny went to dinner and we got to watch Jade for a little while. When they returned home, we captured some funny, very memorable moments with Jade.
We will call this:

Fun with Daddy's Hat:

Needless to say...it was better than going to the movies.  Family fun....it doesn't get better than that!

Fall Fashion Show Tradition

One of the favorite traditions our family enjoys is the annual Fashion Show.  The Sunday before school starts, each cousin going to school brings their "first-day outfit" and becomes a model.  Jacque and Chelsey write the cutest descriptions for each one and there is an air of excitement and surprise that is contagious.  This year, we had a few new changes.  Jacque became an announcer (as she has graduated from ASU and joins Aaron as the "graduates") and Tyler was a spectator as well. 

Grammy always makes the "runway" look professional with balloons and this year a fringe entrance.  Music is playing, cameras are flashing, and the poses?  Well, they speak of the personality of each cousin.
Going to School - Youngest to Oldest:

Chloe - 2nd grade - cutest thing on the playground!

Dailynd - 1st grade - coolest guy in school....even with braces!!

Cami - Hot stuff in 4th grade

Ashley - Stylin' around in 6th grade

Carlee - 6th grade - Big lady on Campus

Faye - Queen of accessories in Jr. High

Clay - Sophomore with confidence and charisma

Lincoln - Jr. in High School and quite the fashion stud

Cassie - a SENIOR!!  Rockin' it this year!!

Aly: "CGCC has its top dog back as the sleek and sexy Aly saunters the campus this year. Her sassy personality is shown perfectly in her flirty black sundress and super chic heels. And check out her bracelet. Hot mama!!"

Chelsey - Fall fashion icon going to BYU-Idaho

Dena: "is making a fabulous return to CGCC in a flirty yellow louse and incredibly stylish shorts.  Check out her awesome new gray bag and summer sandals!" 

THEN...the dancing begins and all join in for the celebration of another great school year.

Afterwards, Aaron and Savannah made a fantastic "Sunday" ice-cream bar.  Toppings, ice-cream and whipped topping...a perfect ending!

Last Hurrah

Right before school started our family went over to the Olivers for a family swim.  It was so much fun....in fact that I forgot to take pictures!!  BUT.... I did happen to take a video of the cousin tradition:
Enjoy!!