A boy and his blankie and panda bear

So last week I went into Kristopher's room to get
him up at 11:30 am (the life of a teenager)
This is what I saw....

Kristopher got the little panda bear from the
hospital when he was born 19 years ago.

His Grandma Larson crocheted the blanket,
which he has totally worn out it is now in
two pieces and comes apart every time
it hits the washer.

Nothing like a little cuddling and blankie time..
Even as a grown kid it is so cute to see him sleeping.

This will be a great picture to share with his
wife someday when he gets married...

Oh by the way the hairy legs he inherited from
his dad!!!!

Karli's 9th grade formal....

Karli had her 9th grade formal at Shepherd Jr High
which in Mesa the kids go to Junior High from
7th grade to 9th grade(Freshman)
So at the end of the year they give
the 9th graders a Formal dance.

Karli decided to go to the dance. But she is
not a girly girl.... So Kassi finally convinced her
that she needed a dress to wear and took
her dress shop what a experience.
Needless to say nothing can be
pink in her wardrobe.

Karli trying on dresses needless to say
it was a real fun shopping day!
She is always sporting a hat of some type!

Getting ready for the dance!
Kassi was suppose to do her
hair but ended up in the hospital so
Mom was left to help her....

Karli being serious while I am helping her
get ready.

What no formal shoes!!
Karli lives for her converse.

Such a nice feature with the dress!

Looking for her Student ID

What mom you got me a flower

What I am suppose to do with it!!!

Thumbs ups! Ready to go!!!

Her friends, Emma and Sarah surprised
her from Holbrook and showed up so
it was a real hard decision to leave them
for a few hours to go to the dance.
But after the dance I took her to meet up
with them at Walmart and off she went in
her dress. I have to post about her
because she is really trying hard not
to be that Tom-boy and become a
young lady. She is such a beautiful
daughter inside and out.

Some sweet little girls....

Look at these adorable girls.
These are my nieces (my brothers)

If you want to see such a sweet sisterly bond
these little girls have that special bond.
Always there watching out for each
other. I know they are like all
siblings they do have their quarrels
but they also share a great love.

Emily, Natilee, Ramsay and Allison

Fun at the Adams Reunion...

It has been a tradition as long as I can remember
that every year in April we have the
Adams Family Campout.
It is always so much fun to see all the aunts, uncles,
cousins, etc.... Each year one of my mom's
siblings and their family are in charge.
This year Uncle Chet and Aunt Clea was in
charge. They did a great job and a big thanks for
all their family that was there to help them.

We have always left it open for those who
want to camp can and some just come up
for the day. It is always great to be together.

Lonnie and Konner went up Friday afternoon and
got camp ready for us. Well some people says it is
not camping the way I camp... but what can
you say for the city girl RV all the way.
Kassi, Karli and I came up later that evening
and Lonnie had dinner waiting for us. What a great
hubby catering to his Queen and Princesses

Konner, Kassi and Karli

Nothing like sharing the tunes.... One Ipod, 2 earphones
and one great tune... PRICELESS!

Lonnie Kristopher and David waiting for the raffle to start.

Karli what a special girl...

I think there is a deer in those trees... Whoops
Konner it must be.

Dad and Curtis talking hunting stories.

Why not have a picnic and enjoy the beautiful weather
Kassi, Karli, Brittany and Kristopher.

Sid supervising the Kiddos

We always knew that Kristopher was the "Dunce"
Sporting his new pinata hat.

Laney Nance you sweetie!

Konner swinging at the "Big Kid Pinata"

Addy hitting the little kids pinata

Addy so sad she didn't break it.

Uncle Leonard's baby girl Gaylynn with her

niece Andee(outside) Gaylynn's daughters,
Dusti, Kimbre and friend David

Aunt Mettie (82) and Uncle Chet(86)
my mom's oldest living silblings.

My mom Shirley and Uncle Chet
my mom is the baby..

Charolette and Aunt Clea .


Best of all was the "SNIPE HUNT"
that grandpa Ken took the kids on Saturday night.
All the kids were so excited when they got back to
camp to share all their Snipe hunting stories. I think the
one story that really impressed everyone was
Karli being bit by one..... Let it be
the end of the story.

The Smores' and campfire stories
are always so fun and I love my
children to hear about my parents, grandparents
aunts, uncles and family and their lives.

I love to go to this reunion every year
it is so much fun and we have such
a strong family bond. I have a special place
in my heart for all my mom's sibling.
My Grandma Adams was such a wonderful woman
and raised a special family.

A Special Lady in my Life....

Today I would like to pay a tribute
to a Special Lady that was such
a great inspiritation in my life.

This is my Grammy Adams.
I loved this lady so much and
cherish all the times I spent with
her as a child. She taught me
so much growing up. I remember
all the times I would go and
stay with her. We would go
to the garden early in the mornings
and she always would be so cheerful and
singing as we worked. She taught me how
to work and not be afraid to work. I would
get up early with her and go to Uncle Ross's
cafe where she cooked. I would play in the
storage boxes until it was time to go home.
She loved everyone around her and
never said any unkind thing.
She had a great love for our Savior
Jesus Christ which I will always
respect for she showed me through
her example I have the same love for my Savior.


Today is my Grandma Adams birthday
she would have been 106.
She will always be alive in my heart.
I know that she is always there with
me, looking down at me with
her beautiful smile.

Grammy Adams celebrating her
80th birthday at our annual family campout.
We still honor her each year on the
4th weekend of April at our
Adams Family Campout.
Excited to go this weekend to celebrate
this Great Lady's Life.

My Grandma married at 16 yrs old to my
grandpa (I never knew him, but I know he was a great man)
She helped raise his 1st family and had 4 handsome sons
and 3 beautiful daughters of their own.
Along with that came lots of wonderful son and daughter in-laws
grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

What a handsome couple. I am so
glad to be part of this family.

Uncle Len, Uncle Glen, Grandma, Aunt Mettie,
Uncle Harvey, Shirley(my mother) and Uncle Chet
at a family reunion. Not pictured is Aunt Georgia.

Shirley(my mother), Uncle Harvey, Uncle Glen,
Aunt Georiga, Aunt Mettie and Uncle Chet.
My mom and her siblings get together every
month for a family dinner. It is wonderful to
have great family bonds.

Uncle Len passed away in 1991 and we lost Uncle Glen
in 2006 both these uncles were great
men and loved Grammy Adams so much.

What a precious Lady!

Grandma was talking into the tape recorder to

my brother Bly(whose was a missionary at the time)
It was so cute she wanted to know why he didn't
talk back to her.

Lisa(me), Kassi, Mom, Grammy, Lori and Brittany
Grammy loved all babies I was so glad to
share my little baby with her.

Grandma Shirley and Great Adams( all her great
grandkids called her GREAT ADAMS) with
Claudia(Blys), Kassi(Lisa's) Kimbe and Mekell(Shanna's)
and Brittnay (Lori's). Sorry, Trina was still living at home!

Lisa(me), Kassi and Grandma Adams
This picture was taken about a month
before she passed away. I always wanted
my children to know my Grandma Adams.
My little Kassi remembers some but not alot.
I tell my children often of my Grandma Adams.
I want to share my memories of her with them
so they will know she was great lady.
I love my Grandma Adams so very much,
I think of her very often,
and know that when we meet again
some day it will be a joyous reunion.

IT'S DOUBLE BIRTHDAY TIME !!!!

So how about a birthday celebration!!
Today is Kristopher and my birthday.
It is really fun to share your birthday with
one of your kids. Of course that means
that I don't have birthday's anymore and
I am proud to say I am "27" years old today....

Kristopher is the big age of "19"

Happy Birthday Kristopher and Lisa!!!

Make a Smilebox slideshow Here is the beautiful roses Lonnie sent to me. I love roses and especially ones with lots of colors. Lonnie spoils me so much and is always so very thoughtful.

Easter Egg dying with the family....

Easter is such a fun holiday.
I love the spring time, the flowers
blooming, the orange blossoms,
the warmer days!

Our kids are getting older and with
all their crazy schedules it is hard to get
us all together at once. Of course
they are losing interest in dying
Easter Eggs.

Kassi and Konner love to do the fun
holiday traditions regardless of their age.
So about 8:00pm we started dying eggs.

HAPPY EASTER!!

Lonnie and Konner discussing the colors!

Lonnie writing on his egg, Konner waiting for his
egg to come out of the dye

Konner eating a broken egg YUMMY!

Kassi and Konner

Konner, Lonnie tasting the egg, Kristopher, Karli
and Kassi all enjoy the fun... Well lets say Karli was
busy with homework, and Kristopher just got home
from work. Lonnie was supervising. He even boiled
the eggs and only 1 cracked!!

Kassi working hard on dying her eggs...
You notice the cups are leftover from the
last major holiday(Christmas)

The Final Production!!
Great job and what a fun time.