ISABEL

My niece Isabel is having brain surgery Tuesday morning for a Chiari Malformation at Primary Childrens. She will be in the hospital for at least 4 days and then recover at home for about a week or so. My sister started her a blog (chiariprincess.blogspot.com) so we can be updated on her condition throughout this process. Her blog explains alot about it, so check it out. I hope that everybody will keep her in your prayers and hope that everything goes well. We Love You Izzy

I GOT TAGGED!!!!

I've been tagged...

What's your husband's name? Brandon
How long have you guys been married? It will be 17 yrs on the 19th of Dec.
How long did you date? 1 1/2 yrs.
How old is he? 35
Who eats more sweets? Brandon
Who said "I love you" first? Brandon
Who is taller? Brandon
Who is the better singer? Again Brandon.
Who does the laundry? Me but Brandon does help out alot.
Who pays the bills? Me
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Me
Who mows the lawn? Brandon
Who cooks dinner? Me, but Brandon does help and he is a great cook.
Who drives? Me
Who's the first to admit they are wrong? Brandon
Who kissed who first? Brandon
Who asked out who first? Brandon asked me out.
Who wears the pants? Me

I tag....Jen, Ashley,Lisa and Michelle

HALLOWEEN PARTY

Iann Murray's Famous Halloween Party 2008
Everyone had a great time and plenty to drink (christy drank Brandon under the table) what a lush she is :) Iann had every room in his new house decorated to the hilt, he is a festive kind of guy

Alisha and Autumn gettin down with the ROBOT

Iann's sister McCall came as Mother Nature, her shirt and even her shoes were decorated with birds, leaves, pinecones etc.. very funny. Iann's mom and dad came, it was good to see them again.

McCall's husband Evan does a perfect Billy Bob Mullet Man, he has the accent down to perfection, he can even drink and eat with his teeth in

Iann makes the best creative shots, these are called brain hemmorhage, they are delicious(bailey's irish cream, butterscotch schnapps and grenadine syrup for the blood) Christy drank about 4 of them

The Vampiress, the Headless Psycho, the Street Walker and the Pregnant Nun, everyone had a great time and it was good to see old friends again.

HALLOWEEN COOKIE DECORATING PARTY!!!!

My cousin Nicky invited all of her cousins and their kids over to
decorate Halloween Cookies. Nicky baked sugar cookies in shapes of Spider Webs, Bats, Cats & Ghosts. She also made some Red Velvet Cupcakes to decorate also. She had all colors of frosting, tons of sprinkles, tons of Halloween Candy to put on them also.
The kids had such a blast decorating.
Thanks for all of the fun Nicky we had a great time.

Kia going to decorate a Cat.

Ryder and Isabel cheesing it. I think they ate too much sugar.

These are the cookies Taylor & Morgan Decorated.

Morgan decorating her cookies.

Taylor deciding what to decorate next.

MORGANS 11TH BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Morgan turned 11 on October 19th. I can't believe how fast time goes by.
I was just thinking of the day she was born like it was yesterday.
Morgan shares her Birthday with her cousin Logan and Grandma Shirley.
Grandma always called Morgan her Birthday Girl.
We had some camera problems. Ours is broke and Taylors battery
was dead in her camera. I only took a few pictures of her this morning
in one of her outfits that she got. We had a Family Party for her on Sunday and
she got a digital camera, clothes, and money.
We love you very much and you are such a great helper and a wonderful daughter, sister and cousin.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MORGAN!!!!

Showing off her new camera.

Birthday Outfit.

GARDNER VILLAGE

The witches at Gardner Village is what my girls look forward to every year.
They don't like to do any shopping, except in the candy shop. They just love to see the witches. This year we went with my Mom, my Sisters Heather & Tiff, sister-in-law Bree and all of the kids and My Aunt Joan. It was a little chilly this year but it was still fun.
Thanks for going with us we had a great time.

Morgan, Taylor, Kam, Isabel and Ryder.

Me and My Girls!

Morgan kissing the Cook

Morgan, Isabel, Ryder, Kya and Dagen.

MUZZELOADER DEER HUNTING

We went up Payson Canyon during the muzzeloader hunt. It was great weather,
the leaves were changing. It is really pretty up there during the fall.
This is Brandon, Taylor and Morgan sitting around the campfire after
an evening of hunting.

We went for a hike up Grotto Trail in Payson Canyon while we
were hunting and this is the waterfall that is at the end of the trail. It is
not a very long hike but it was really pretty with
all of the leaves changing.

We also went for a walk around Payson Lake. Morgan was upset
because we forgot to take fishing poles to do some fishing. She sure
takes after her Grandpa Larry.

TAYLORS 14TH BIRTHDAY

Today is Taylors 14th Birthday. We had a Birthday Party with Family tonight. She got Clothes, Vans, Perfume and Lotion. She never wants a Cake anymore her type of Birthday is with a Cheesecake and Ice Cream. I can't believe how fast time goes by. She has grown up so much and is such a great daughter, sister and friend. We love you Tay. Hope you had a great 14th Birthday!!!!

Tay opening presents.

She was trying to blow out her candles and
my dad was going to shove a cupcake in her
face that's why she has a funny face.

Taylor with Aunt Heather, Aunt Tiff, and Grandma.

California Family Vacation

On Friday Sept. 5th we left for our family vacation to Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Universal Studios & Disney Land. We stayed Friday night in St. George to break the driving up. Then on Saturday morning we were off to San Diego for 3 Days.
Sunday Morning we got up and went to Sea World. We watched Shamu and the Dolphin show. We went on the Journey to Atlantis water/roller coaster ride that was way fun. Then we went back to the hotel and did a little swimming.
Monday we went to the San Diego Zoo. We walked around for a little while and decided that it was to big so we got on the bus tour and finished our trip to the zoo.
We went back to the hotel and got on our swimsuits and went to Mission Bay Beach. Brandon went and rented a body board and we all tried to do a little surfing. Taylor and Brandon did it the best.
Tuesday we got up and packed our things and were off to Universal Studios. There we went on a tour of the back lots where the make some of the TV shows and films. We saw where they make Desperate HouseWives, Water World, Jaws, and alot more. They had some fun rides there including Jurassic Park, The Mummy and The Simpsons. They were alot of fun. After we ate dinner it was off to the final destination DISNEYLAND....
We got to our hotel in Anaheim Tuesday night and stayed until Saturday morning. We were in the park from open to close and we all had such a great time. If really is The Happiest Place on Earth. We watched the parades, and the fireworks on Friday night. The fireworks are so amazing, especially Tinker Bell flying over the castle. Morgans favorite ride was California Screamin', Mulholland Madness and making sure she got Captain Jack Sparrow autograph, Taylors was Tower of Terror, Brandons was Soarin' over California and I think my favorite was California Screamin' and Tower of Terror.
We finally made it home Sunday September 14Th. We had such a great time but it sure is good to be back home in our own house. The kids are already talking about going back. Below are some slide shows with our pictures.

SAN DIEGO

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

DISNEYLAND

First Day of School

Today, August 2oth was the first day of school.
The girls were so excited. They were
happy that they could finally wear
their new clothes.

Taylor 8th Grade

Morgan 5th Grade

Branson

On August 18 we got to have another new baby in the family.
Aimee delivered Branson late Monday night. He was 6 wks early weighting
3 lbs. 15 oz. & 16 inches long. He is in NICU but is
doing very good & he is breathing on his own. He will
be in there until he gains some weight. Congrats Aimee & Eric.

Look at all of his hair!!!!!

We went to visit them on tuesday night. Aimee took us
up to see him and she got to hold him for the first time
since she had him. We got to hold him and he is so dang cute.
The girls couldn't go in and see him because they have to
be over 16 to go in but they were able to stand
by the doors and look at him while Aimee was holding him.
They can't wait to hold him.

Anna Sophia

On August 7 my sister Heather had a baby girl.
Her name is Anna Sophia she was 6 lbs. 5 oz.

Isabel got to see her new little sister be born.
Along with Isabel me and my sister Tiffany
were invited to watch too. It was a really neat
to watch the birth of a new niece.

FISH RODEO

Here is the start of the Fiesta Days Celebration in Spanish Fork.

It started out this weekend with the Fish Rodeo. The kids had a

great time trying to catch the winning fish but had no luck.

Logen trying to get out. He was not so sure
about being in there with the fish.

Taylor deciding if she wants to touch one or not.

Morgan not so sure if this is fun or not.

Taylor still trying to catch one. Kam caught one and
Ryder is trying to find one too.

Morgan and Taylor with the fish they caught.
No Winners This Year!

FISHING IN STRAWBERRY

We went up to the cabin for a short weekend getaway
and to try out Dads new boat. We had a great time
but fishing was lousy. Maybe next time we will have better luck.

Taylor fishing in Grandpa's new boat.

Mom not looking too excited to be fishing!

Dad happy to be out fishing in his new boat.

Brandon was happy because he was the only
one that caught a fish.