Easter, Dylans B-day, UT Trip

All of the kids on the Easter egg hunt, and Easter morning.

Gregory Max Conner! Next is me and Sarah at the dinosaur museum for Dylan's B-day.

Dad being walked by Spence!!! Love it, classic stuff!!!!

Boys will be boys!! Aaron is awesome!

Dylan is 7!!!! Happy Day buddy!!

We love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dredre and Bridger playing..so cute!

Happy new parents...again!

Spencer's glasses on Bridge.




We had Easter then it was my b-day, then Dylan Grant, and I went to UT to spend the week with the Conner's. Dylan turned 7 while we were there so we partied at the dinosaur museum! It was alot of un. The kids cried when we left home then creid when it was time to come home. I suppose that is a good way to tell if they had a good time. Grant and Dylan got to sleep over with Aaron and got to go to the movies with Grandma and Grandpa Rollo. Joshua did a great job managing the home and the 4 kids that stayed behind. Joshua kept singing "I don't care what you say this is my life!", so I am guessing that he loved being the boss. It made me laugh. Even though he was acting CEO, I left detailed instructions for each day. One was on the fridge, I sent one to school, and e-mailed him in two places, so that he could get everyone to their games, and activities that had been scheduled. Who says that I'm overbearing?

Catching Up!!!

Grant is 7, as of Jan. 28th!

Instead of friend birthday parties this year we are taking each child out on a birthday date. It is less work for us and more 1 on 1 for them. Here we are at the Black Bear Diner.

Morgan graduated from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts.

Brett got his first Cub Scout award, he was thrilled!

The Cub Scouts made balance boards

and jousting sticks for the Blue and Gold Banquet. This is Marron trying it out.

This is Dylan getting ready to dual with sweet little Mae.

Brett about to be dismounted, hang on buddy!

Lastly this is me and my good friend Jen doing battle. I practically had to force her up there but we both had a good time.

So that was pretty much our Jan. & Feb. in a nut shell. The older 3 Morgan, Marron & Brett are in the talent show this week singing Eye of the Tiger in a band. Also Morgan, Marron, and Dylan's basketball teams are ending this week, which is good because wrestling, baseball and softball have started! Joshua's boss also requested him for tenure, so we were also excited about that news. We love Etna and the whole community, so many good people and great activities for the kiddo's.

Christmas & New Years 2010?!

CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER

The whole gang + the Thompson family on Christmas Eve...what a crew!

CHRISTMAS MORNING

So we had a full house the entire 2 week Christmas break. Johnnie and his 3 kids stayed for the first week and Shannie & Ryan & crew stayed for 4 days. the house was sooo empty(but clean) when the kids went back to school and company left. Our hearts & hands were definately full, but we all loved, it helped to bring the Christmas spirit to our home and hearts.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, LOVE THE BAHEN'S

A Baptism, a birthday, and Halloween!

Here's the little man and Dad.Thanks to all the grandparents for showing up. It was a great day.

The latest family picture right before the baptism.

Birthday boy!

Traditional first birthday cake picture.

First birthday present.

Halloween!

Nine jack-o-lanterns.

The loot.

Finally a good use of a zucchini.

Baby skunk.

Ready to go.

September

Cute as a bug on a rug!!!


BRETT IS 8!!!

He and his friend went to the NASA day at the science museum, it was a busy full day for Dad, who went on this adventure with 6 kids alone. What a trooper.

So it took a few months, but it is finally finished. We have hauled Josh's rusty childhood bike with us on every move since Taft, and here she is all shined up. The bike is a stingrayII from 1983. Marron was thrilled to ride it and even bought the seat with her own Birthday money.

August

So the first day of school was Paige's 5th B-Day! She thought that everyone was at school just for her party.....works for me!!

Here they all are lined up for the first day....so cute!!

We had promised a family back packing trip and finally did it. This is us at the top of our 3 mile hike.

Natures spendor

This was actually taken just before we left. The kids each carried their own sleeping bag and jacket. It was cold that night, but we brought the small tent to help conserve heat, and had 3 dogs sleeping with us. Joshua actually slept without a blanket! Good times.

Summertime Done country!

So this is Dylan Mutten Bustin. We have gone country! Brett is in the white helmet in the background. I am taking the picture with the baby dangling.

Hear are Morgan and Parker with Josh on their first back packing trip!

Marron turned 9 on August 4th, note the new cowgirl hat. She has just started riding lessons. She and Morgan are determined to save and buy themselves a horse. Good luck you two.

This is at Marron with her friends. Her party was at Science Works, we all had a great time!

The gang and friends at the County Fair last week.

What a bounty! Grant suggested that we sale all of our squash to the poor.

He is a very considerate lad.

Dad is 36!!! The kids and I made him this manzanita walking stick. It's not finished, but they all put a lot of love into the project. He is a great Father, and Husband and an all round good guy! We love you!