Thackeray Family & Fun

2010-09-14T18:56:00.002-06:00

Well today is my birthday, along with my twin sister... we both shared our day with our mom. What a birthday gift, twins.
This is for you mom, with all my LOVE and remembrance.

Danny Gokey - I Will Not Say Goodbye lyrics

2010-08-23T21:47:00.002-06:00

"ALWAYS REMEBER JACKSON"

2010-06-22T17:35:00.007-06:00

April 9, 2008 - June 23, 2009

Tomorrow is going to be a very tough day, Jackson will be gone

1 year...my heart still aches. What can I do, the suffering goes on.

I watch my son and daughter-in-law how they grieve in silence.

We can only live one day at a time. Jackson,

we all love you and that will never end.

Joel's Birthday

2010-06-22T17:23:00.008-06:00

So Saturday was Joel's birthday so we drove down from Crystal Springs to head to another pool, Roy Aquatic. As you can see Joel got a lot of neat stuff and everyone went swimming, for us it was more swimming. OWell we had a great time and Crystal made the best cake.

Mom and Joel opening gifts.

Seth looking on.

Dad in the center, boy this is his element. LOL

Taylar looking as grandma, what a ham.

More presents........

Wow mom I got what I wanted...

Nice job Crystal decorating Joel's cake, it tasted AWESOME !!!!

Crystal Springs

2010-06-22T17:15:00.007-06:00

We took the weekend to go to Crystal Springs, haven't been there in many years. Hasn't changed much but Seth and Taylar spent Friday night and we have a ball at the pool.

2010-06-14T10:56:00.003-06:00

What a husband I have, everytime we go on vacation I have to take a picture of what he is pulling. CRAZY.......

Birthday

2010-04-06T14:53:00.002-06:00

As it gets closer to your birthday Jackson I can't keep you off my mind. I wonder how you would react to presents and all the hoopla, I wonder how you would enjoy your cake and ice cream, and I wonder how the smiles on Mom and Dads face told the entire story?

You would have been two and I can only imagine that you would be talking up a storm and giving big brother a run for him money.

I will keep you in my soul and never let you go. My heart if filled with Jackson except for the part you took to heaven with you. I feel the pain each and every day.

Love Grandma Beano (Thackeray)

Jackson

2010-03-28T11:21:00.001-06:00

Thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.

IN MEMORY

2010-03-28T10:57:00.005-06:00

It has been almost a year since my last blog, and life has handed our family some serious trials and devastation in the worst of ways. June 2009 I lost my youngest grandchild Jackson S. Thackeray due to a tragic accident....

Sometimes I wonder just what the lord has planned for us or why we are tested in such ways.

This truly amazing 14 month old little boy was a gift from GOD, full of smiles and love.

Through Jackson I have grown a stronger faith, life is short we need to live it to the fullest.

On that June day I lost a corner of my heart and gained an ANGEL in heaven.

I will see Jackson again and when I do we will have a joyous reunion.

My heart now is with my son and his wife (Sharee), they need our support and understanding.

THIS IS FOR JACKSON for we will see you again.

Glenn's Ferry

2009-05-18T20:07:00.014-06:00

What a wonderful weekend we had at Glenn's Ferry. We all took Friday off and headed out to spend the weekend of fun and relaxation. Mandy, Spence and the kids, my cuz Brent, Sandy with a couple of their friends, Robin and I all went. It was a BLAST!!!!

Here are a few pictures of fun from the weekend.
Of course Robin was the cook for the weekend, that is something he just has to lay stake to, and no one dares to take it from him. LOL

So after the cooking is all done, we get to enjoy the great food.

How many times can I say "WHAT A CUTIE PIE"

And so how many times can I say" JUST ADORABLE"!!!!!

You can bet we are just standing and talking bull......

As you can see Taylar was having a blast

If you haven't played this game "The horse race game" you need to, it's full of fun.

:-( time to wrap things up, the weekend is over. Sadly we need to go home

Mother's Day 2009

2009-05-11T20:46:00.015-06:00

Mother's day was a wonderful day we invited Robin's mom and dad, all the kids and grandkids came over, we had a barbecue. It was great.

Grandma great always enjoys opening up her gifts.

Grandma and Grandpa great always enjoy seeing the little ones.

Grandma enjoys opening her gifts as well not to mention seeing the grandkids, that is the

light of her eyes.

I bought airplanes for the little ones to play with for the day and they could not have

had any more fun than with those planes

The following are a few pictures of the family having a fun day. It was great.

Easter Dinner & Fun 2009

2009-04-14T21:26:00.020-06:00

The family had dinner at Crystal and Shane's house and spent the day hunting Easter eggs, hanging out and enjoying each others company. Grandma and Grandpa great came and spent the day and enjoyed themselves as well.

When we first got there we enjoyed some conversation and caught up on each others lives and what have been going on with them.

After a while we had a wonderful dinner, Crystal cooked a really nice ham, Mandy brought twice baked potato's, Sharee make a great jello salad grandma great made the rolls and I made my usual eggs. Dinner as always is wonderful.

Then after desert settled it was time for the Easter Egg hunt. Wow that was the biggest hit, the kids just loved it....

The next couple of pictures tell the tale

The smiles tell it all, not to mention the baskets full of eggs.

After the egg hunt the kids spent the rest of the day just simply playing. There is nothing more relaxing then watching your little ones playing in the back yard and loving it. Life can be so full of blessings and its day like this we need to remember just how lucky we are and cherish each and every person and each and every day we get.....

I am so blessed I just cant say it enough, to have such a wonderful family.

Look at what beautiful grandchildren I have, Jackson (Jay's son) and Taylar (Mandy's) daughter.

Jay is such a tease, I don't know who he was trying to give a heart a tack Kendra or grandma....LOL

My little football player, Chance is such a sportsman, Grandpa Beano couldn't be more proud

Grandpa and Grandma Great had pictures taken with all the grandkids per family and can you image that Joel (Crystal's) smiled so great we only had to take this one picture. Joel is so photogenic that pictures of this beautiful little guy come out perfect. Isn't he gorgeous?

And last but not least Grandpa and Grandma Beano with all the grandkids. (from left) Taylar, Kendra, Chance (behind) Seth (front) Joel, Jackson. It is so surprising to me that Taylar is crying, she hardly ever cries, I am wondering if those dreaded hormones are setting in.... LOL

Birthday Bash

2009-04-14T20:47:00.022-06:00

April Parties. So April is a very busy month for the Thackeray family it started with the Anniversary of Robin and I on the 8th then Jay and Sharee got married on April 10th. They had Chance their oldest son on April 16th and Jackson was born April 9th one year ago.
Saturday night we celebrated birthdays at Jay and Sharee's house. The next few pictures really tell you that the parties are really for the children because you can certainly see how much fun the adult men had...LOL

What a Face.......Is he in misery? He Looks it.......LOL

Come on Grandma ~ Grandpa it only comes once a year...... LOL

Gee dad the party is in the other direction.....

Do we really have to invite the adults again? What a drag.

Now this is what a party face is suppose to look like, even if it is the party boy...

HAPPY "6TH" BIRTHDAY CHANCE your so grown up :-)

Now the fun really begins...................................................................................

Poor Kendra she felt so left out mom got her a gift so she had something to open.

HAPPY "1ST" BIRTHDAY JACKSON the 1st year goes by so fast............

Now this is a cutest face a grandmother could ask for.

Now the yummy part, the cakes.

Can you tell Jackson didn't like his very much......LOL

And he really didn't like the gift grandma and grandpa Thackeray gave him.

I DO.......and the story continues.......

2009-03-31T20:22:00.016-06:00

Robin & I will be married for 34 years can you imagine..... I may love this man in a much different way but by no means no less. I can say my love if anything is much stronger and has evolved into a much more caring and understanding relationship.

April 8, 1975 Eagles Lodge, 24th St. Ogden, Utah
And we said I DO

Still looking good after 3 kids, that didn't last long. LOL

The gray set in after 6 grandkids. LOL

But isn't that what the circle of life is all about?

And the happiest story of our lives continues.....

A Saturday with Seth & Taylar

2009-03-29T21:32:00.015-06:00

I had originally planned to spend the day scrapbooking with Mandy, you see we had gone to the scrapbook expo and spent the entire day looking at really neat ideas and buying some new stuff to get started again with our books.

Well, we all know how plans can change.....

When two of my little ones come over grandma has to spend the day playing with the little ones.

With working two jobs I don't really get alot of time to spend with family so I cherish all the time I get with my grandkids. THEY ARE WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT.......
Below are a few pictures of our day

This is Seth's golf stance while playing the Wii, now I may just be a proud grandma, but I think we have a future Tiger Woods on our hands. LOL

AND he is certainly not camera shy, all you have to do is ask his to smile. It may be cheesy but you'll get one.

What a follow through, I'll bet that ball went far. The look of determination on his face is a dead giveaway he meant business. The concentration of a pro at such a young age what did I tell you.

After mastering golf it was on to Monster Trucks, his driving ability was much better than grandmas. It's a sad day when a 3 year old can drive better then you even if it is just a game. LOL

Seth could play these games for hours, so much for interacting with grandkids anymore. However they are wonderful baby sisters.

NOW, as for little sister she takes after mom. The telephone is her best friend, she figured out how to hold it at an early age. It be in the genes.

She just couldn't get enough of Stormie, I am so glad by dogs love my grandkids. It makes it so nice to know that I don't have to worry about bites.

I tell you this went on for hours, these two are good buddies, all my grandkids just love following Stormie and holding her little stump of a tail, they think it is a riot.

Grandma finally got her attention long enough to get this picture, WHAT A CUTIE.

Saturday night turned out GREAT, I went to the JAZZ game with hubby and it was a really great game, it started out strong and ended out excited. talk about close. WOW....

2009-03-15T20:07:00.005-06:00

I have really been a slacker about my blog, I spent a great
Saturday with Mandy & Taylar we started with lunch,
pedicures and all day of shopping. We didn't get home until
7 at night, what a day. Sunday Robin fixed a wonderful
dinner. What a finish to a great weekend.

Picture Day

2009-02-06T18:07:00.012-07:00

Last Saturday Mandy wanted to get pictures of her kids so off to Kiddie Kandid we are, as you can see Joel tagged along and he got to have his picture taken. It would have really been great if I could have had Jay & Sharee's little one's than I could have had all six grandkids pictures. That would have been a chore to try and get them all to smile at the same time. We didn't even try to get one of these three to gather, that would have been just to much for this one grandma to do. I would have needed drugs....LOL

Not that I am parcel to these three, but are they not the cutest little ones in all of Ogden? Well, I had to limit the area :-) didn't I? I just wouldn't have been fair to the world...LOL..LOL

A Night at Chucky Cheese

2009-02-02T21:58:00.016-07:00

Ok, so Grandpa Beano & Grandma braved Chucky Cheese
with Mandy, Spence and the kids. After the little ones spent
the night at grandmas house. What was I thinking :-O

Here grandpa was going into Chucky Cheese with Joel & Seth,

The little ones where so excited!!!!!

Talk about a cheesy grin, Seth is such a crack up.

Joel wasn't sure about that hairy mouse behind him.

This pizza sucked, it was a good thing we didn 't really go there

just for the food, that would have been a big let down. I have

never tasted such lousy pizza. But you know kids they will eat

almost anything. LOL

Joel was rocking out to the music, what a ham :-)

Then came what ride they had, The kids loved them.

What a couple of cuties....

Oh look a couple of more cuties......

I think this one was losing her interest.

Spence lost his interest along time ago...LOL

OK, time to go, lets get this over with, have to have a picture

the Mr Cheese. All in All the kids had a great time. Off to grandma's
house to spend the night. What the H_ _ _ _ am I smiling about?...LOL

Superbowl Sunday 2009

2009-02-02T20:56:00.011-07:00

Robin & I spent Superbowl Sunday with my cousin & his family,

it was a riot. Good food, fun, family & friends. When we got
there I wanted to get a picture first because when the game

started we where all have to much fun.

This is Curtis, Brent, Me, Brad & Carrie. Brent is my Cuz &

the others are his kids. I'll bet you could hardly tell...LOL

This is Sandy, Brent's wife. I just love her, it is such a small

world we grew up together from little girls. Our parents where

best friends and we all had cabins at Bear Lake so we all spent

summers up there. Sandy is one of the funnest friends I have

she is the best. We spent 10 days in Oregon with these guys this

summer and couldn't of had a better time!!!

I don't think Brad was winning much on this game at

this point. Cheer up you'll win later :-)

This is Anna that Robin is talking to her husband and her are

going to Nascar with us and my cuz at the end of the month.

We are going with about 8 couple pulling our 5th wheels to

Las Vegas for 6 day to was Nascar. Anna and her husband

are a riot, they are also going to Oregon with the crowd in

September they are the one's that go every year (old pros).

LOL... we are all going crabbing fun, fun, fun...10 days on the

Oregon Coast again this year. Yeah.

The game is over, end of the day. Wow we all still look happy

a few winners, a few losers. Oh well maybe next year.

All in all it was a great day. Robin and I where the last ones

to leave, in fact we didn't get home until 11:00 pm, talk about

wearing out your welcome. LOL

Welcome 2009

2009-01-02T20:55:00.009-07:00

2009 rang in fun and uneventful. Spence, Mandy and the little ones come over to celebrate with Grandma and Grandpa. As you can see in the pictures even the dogs joined in the party. And yes Michelle we did make it until midnight. LOL....
The little ones where still bouncing off the walls until way after midnight.
For the past few years it has been a tradition that we get with the kids, have a crab dinner and ring in the New Year. Usually grandma and grandpa great Thackeray join us but grandma was really sick, we missed them this year. Hope she is feeling better.

New Year

2008-12-31T16:21:00.003-07:00

Here we are going into a new year, the kids are going to come over tonight so we can celebrate together and ring the new year in with the grandkids. We will see if the old folks will last.

Christmas Day

2008-12-26T22:43:00.011-07:00

Christmas day was absolutely wonderful, the kids came over with Coy & Jay for brunch, they showed up about 12 all at the same time. Robin and I served a breakfast casserole with scones.
We all had a nice brunch before we opened presents. The little ones had a great time with the gifts. We got all of them pj's and then one big toy, it was sure hard for me to stick to just one toy but what do you get grandkids that have absolutely everything?
Anyway they all just loved what grandpa and I got them. We got the all the kids a magic bullet, they all commented of the one Robin had so we thought that would be a good gift and it turned out to be a hit. As you can see by the pictures it was a great day. After the food and fun we spent the rest of the day relaxing watching a video and napping. What else could you ask for?

Thackeray Christmas Party

2008-12-26T22:24:00.011-07:00

Christmas eve for the past 33 years has always been spent with the Thackeray family, it has been a tradition. This year it was held at my son Jay's house. You can see by the first picture how the party started. Grandpa and Jackson having a great time and during the night the kids and family having good food and fun. You can see by the end of the night by the last picture grandma and Jackson ready for bed. LOL.....

McLendon Christmas Parties

2008-12-26T21:53:00.013-07:00

This is the time of year when our families get together, we enjoy each others company and love to watch the kids play with each other and wait for Santa to come and sit on his lap. This year the kids are a little older and not as much crying as last year. You will see by the pictures they kind of liked Santa this year. We all loved the good food and friends. The party was at my house as usual the year for the McLendon family and here are some pictures from that fun event

Taylar's 1st Birthday

2008-12-13T10:05:00.010-07:00

Taylar celebrated her 1st birthday December 12th, the family all came and all the kids had a great time, she got a lot of neat toys. Grandma got more video than pictures and as soon as I can get them to load on my blog they will be here.ast Night was our party for Taylar's first birthday, so hernt, as you can see grandma is not in any of the video, it is hard to be in it and take it at the same time.LOL

Kippen Christmas Party

2008-12-08T19:56:00.012-07:00

We had the Kippen Christmas Party and I knew it was going to be a strang one when Calvin started it with this face. I wasn't far off. We had a great time anyway.

This is Lori our dispatcher, she is such a great person to work with, I just love her, such a fun person. The cutie pie on my left is Jarrad he is one of my bosses, he is great to work for, he is one of Calvin's sons and Ladies he is SINGLE......

I don't know what Jarrad was talking about with Quincy (one of our cutters) but you can tell by the next picture it must have been kinda of funny.

Or maybe it was the alcahole, there was enough of it going around....

By the end of the night I'll be everything looked as blurry as this picture did to most of the guys. anyway wa all had a great time. Calvin and Jarrad are great people and fun bosses to work for. We just love it there. This had to be one of the best parties they have had so far.

Thanksgiving 2008

2008-11-30T19:30:00.010-07:00

Thanksgiving is another great day for the family to get together and enjoy each others company. Grandma and Grandpa Great spent the day with us and it was such a wonderful day for everyone. All the kids and grand kids played most of the day before dinner and we all just relaxed after dinner. It was a great day with family.

By the look of our faces we must have been in an intense conversation, but for the life of me I couldn't remember what it was, that's how important it must have been. LOL

We mostly just enjoyed the great meal that we prepared.

Even the kids enjoyed the meal, they sat and ate all their food, Hurray....

Time for Pie, the kids could hardly wait

Toward the end of the day grandpa great enjoyed looking at a book with Kendra. What a Kodak moment, Also a great ending to a wonderful day.

Halloween 2008

2008-11-30T19:06:00.012-07:00

Halloween is the start of my favorite time of the year, I just love from Halloween through New Year..

OK, I found a minute to add my Halloween pictures to my blog. The little ones came to visit grandma at work all dressed up for treats. That just made my day.... How cute are they?

However, just try to get a picture of all of them turned out to be the treat.........

Seth was the Pirate, Chance the ghost, Taylar the princess, Jackson the frog, Joel was the skunk and Kendra was the Cat. Grandma came as herself. LOL

Later that night these two little gobblins came to visit.

And of course I had to dress up the dogs, they just love it. Can you tell.....

A Day at the Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-25T19:51:00.019-06:00

Today the girls and I took the kids to the pumpkin patch, we had a great time. This pumpkin was just a little big for the boys to bring home. LOL

Next we found the slides, but it took alot of coxing to get the boys to go down them.

I wonder who was having more fun Seth or Mom? Joel was left behind.

Taylar was only along for the ride Mom was having more fun.....

Next it was on to the train ride, this was something that the kids could do alone. Moms had to just watch.

Can you tell the boys had a great time on this little ride? It was the cutest little ride, they pulled it around with a little tracker.

Then we where off to feed the Lama's, all the kids, even the moms loved it. Can you tell who it was taking all the pictures at up to this point? Of course grandma!

A stop for a picture with grandma before going on a ride to pick out our pumpkins, you couldn't tell in this pose how proud this grandma was could you?

Finally what we came for a ride to get our pumpkins, but first more pictures.

Seth was the only one grandma could get a picture with his pumpkin and as you can tell by his face it was all he could do to hold it while grandma took the blasted thing.

Well that was our day, it was just as fun as it looks, the kids, the moms and grandma had a wonderful time and we can hardly wait until HALLOWEEN.

Day At Lagoon

2008-09-19T21:12:00.019-06:00

OK after spending 10 days in our 5Th wheel, we took it to Lagoons camp ground for the following weekend to camp so we could spend that next Saturday with Spence, Mandy and the grandkids..... Go figure do we love our little ones?

Here we are bright and early, ready and eager to go, Seth could hardly wait. Our camp spot couldn't have been in any better of a spot, we where right next to the park.

First ride: could he been any more of a Joe cool? I wonder where he gets it from???

Look Ma no hands, what a little show off, thank goodness he has grown some, last year he was to short to ride most of the kiddie rides. He really made up for it this year...

Remember what I said about Joe cool earlier, and where did he get it from? Need I say more? No fear, grandma was hyperventilating as this thing was shooting high in the air, can you imagine Seth was having a bast.

I was the only one that didn't ride this one, it was a big hit with everyone, from what they said it was because the rider had more control on weather you went up or down, however you did get a little wet.

WOW, what a couple of big kids. I think these two had the most fun on this ride.

Seth just has to try and figure out all the buttons and whistles on all the rides.

The one and only ride that I managed to get on was the train so I had to take a picture in the tunnel when it was black just to see how it would turn out, and yes this is how it turned out. OK so I got just a little laugh out of it.

As you can imagine this is how grandma and grandpa spent most of our day, that is after Seth was over his rides. We watched the little ones so mom and dad could do the big rides. Did that break our hearts? HECK NO, we loved it. But one thing maybe you have figured out by now, grandma did all the picture taking.

A perfect ending to the perfect day.

Time to catch up.

2008-09-18T21:11:00.004-06:00

I really need to add to my blog we camped out at Lagoon last weekend and spent Saturday with Mandy, Spence and the kids at the park watching them ride the rides. I will have pictures this weekend.

Oregon Coast Vacation

2008-09-14T17:24:00.073-06:00

WOW!! It sure has been a long time since my last posting... When working 2 jobs and planning a vacation, not much time left for much else. Robin was such a big help that I don't know what I would have done with out him. We took 10 day and drove to Oregon with my cousin Brent and Sandy Gibson, they go every year and knew just what to show first timers. Boy did we have a GREAT time... For the last couple of days of our vacation we stayed in Walport and did some crabbing, what an experience that was. Here are some pictures of the coast, BEAUTIFUL does not describe the scenic view. This is going to be long, I didn't realize how many pictures I had taken.

This is Tollbridge RV park in Parkdale, Oregon. Our second night, our first night we stayed at the Indian reservation at Penalton Oregon. We then drove along the Columbia River to our next RV park that we where going to stay at for the next 4 nights.

This would most likely the only picture I got of the Columbia River, I slept most of the first part of the way, poor Robin how much company could I have been.

This is Fort Stevens RV Park in Hammond, Oregon. We spent 5 nights and had a wonderful time. We camped amid the trees that I would have to say where 50 feet tall. This is Brent and Sandy, my cousin and his wife.

Robin and Brent goofing around, something they are good at.

We had such a good time, our camp was right next to each other and surrounded by bushed and trees.

Nightly camp fires where great!!!!

Each night we had these darn raccoons come into camp for dinner, one night we had as many as five. They where as curious of us as we where of them.
I think I took two dozen pictures of them, they just didn't care about the flash of the camera.

This is a little out of context but it gives you a look of the trees that line the highway, they grow almost right up to the road.

This is a portion of a ship that sits on the beach at Fort Stevens, It has been there for so long that the ocean has slowly eroded it away.

Brent and Sandy posing for a picture.

Me and the girls posing for a picture, well maybe just me the girls where getting nosy.

The girls really thought that they would love this water, for the most part they really do love to go swimming, however the ocean, especially this part of the states is very cold. They got out as fast as they got in. It was really pretty funny.

Not before we got a few pictures of them in the ocean did they get out.

I couldn't pass this picture up.

The next group of pictures are of the coast as we drove to Newport, you can tell it was just a beautiful day, it was sunnier then the other pictures you can tell we had some fog. I can't tell you of all the locations so there won't be any descriptions. They are beautiful.

This was in Newport where sea lions gather to sleep and catch fish. I know that in my next life I want to come back as a sea lion. This is the life.

This was in Astoria where you could drive right on the beach. It was such a beautiful day

Of course Robin needed a picture of his truck on the beach at the ocean.

Robin wanted a picture of us in the ocean with the girls and as you can see the girls where not very happy to be there, we had to hold their collars. As I said earlier the water was as cold as ice.

This was the tallest bridge that I have ever seen and of course we had to cross it to get to Astoria, it was in Washington, this bridge is 5 miles long and I cried the entire length on it going across. Later that afternoon on the way back was a little better I didn't cry however I wasn't much happier.

This might give you a little better perspective of it.

Off again, headed to Walport.

Time to crab, does this look cold? You bet it does and it was every bit as cold as it looks....

Robin was new at this so he had to watch first to learn what to do and once he caught on he was more help to Brent. Or was he? LOL

Throwing out the cages.

Just a few the first go around.

This one was a keeper.

As much fun as the girls had and I am sure they had a good time, they where outstanding and on their best behavior. We had no worries with them. No barking, no wandering and no messes.

Only a mother could love this old face.

Shupe-Wadman Family Reunion Fun

2008-08-10T22:12:00.011-06:00

This weekend was the family reunion for The Shupe Wadman Family.
Robin and I went and had a great time. Spence, Mandy and the kids came up for the day.
This is the family picture for the weekend. Crazy Huh?

This is Lois and Royal Shupe. They are the children of John & Murial who are cousins to mon.

There was several games played by the kids and this was the pie eating contest. It was the funniest part of the reunion

Alan is the grandson to Lois Shupe, he did his best to win, but just didn't eat fast enough. We all had such a great time.

It was suprising who got a pie in the face Matt took it pretty good. I think that Clara had more fun washing down her husband.LOL

Thinking that Alice was behind his pie in the face, Matt got his revenge with a returned pie in the face. Wow what a day.

It was fun for all. We will sure plan on making the reunion next year. Getting to know Mom's family is the best part, they are all very nice people.

Bath time Fun at Grandma's house

2008-08-03T22:43:00.010-06:00

Mandy & Spence cam over today, Spence helped Robin
with our basement, they are at the point that
they can do the mudding. So after dinner grandma
decided that Taylar needed a bath. Seth was spending
the night with his Uncle Troy & Aunt Jody so he
didn't come over.

I can't believe how Taylar loves her bath, she
takes to the water like a fish. We could have
played all night long.

Look at me Mom, I love the water.

What an angel, Taylar is the most cuddly
baby I have ever seen. I just love it.

After getting Taylar dressed we had fun
playing on grandma's bed. She was giggling
so much I almost wet my pants laughing
with her.

Taylar is so clean now she can go home
and go to bed. Grandma just loves it when
the kids come over and she can give
them a bath.

Seth's 3rd Birthday

2008-07-22T02:42:00.020-06:00

The family celebrated Seth's 3rd birthday last Sunday.

All the kids had a great time.
Robin and Joel has alot of fun.

Jackson was in a happy mood all day

We barbecued and after dinner it was time to open gifts

I don't know who had more fun Seth or the rest of the kids.

Bear Lake Fun (July 4th, 2008)

2008-07-16T20:08:00.025-06:00

This July 4th was our annual family & friends trip to BEAR LAkE. It is something that we have all been doing for the past 20 years. The pictures below show how much fun we all had.
Taylar was having fun in her play pen while everyone
got their swimming suits on.

Spence had as much fun as the kids playing in the water.

The background is such a beautiful setting, it was
a wonderful weekend full of sun & fun.

Taylar was such a good sport, she had a great time &
didn't give mom much of a fuss at all.

We where able to get Hunter on the tube with Travis &
Troy. We couldn't believe he had such a great time.
Robin keep the boat at a slow enough speed that helped
keep the fun in it.

Someone had to much fun driving the boat. It didn't
take to much for him to fall asleep, but at the helm?
It's a good thing that dad was close at hand to drive. LOL

Mom & Dad Thackeray drove up for the day, we where hoping
that they would decide to spend the night, no luck there.
But Coy has such a good time with the kids, we just love
seeing them come. Next time we will steal the keys & they
will have to stay the night.

Is this a shock or what? I got Coy on the 4 wheeler & as
you can see by the look on her face I don't think she
was so sure about me driving.

You can see by her face that Taylar jut loves
Grandma Great.

Robin has just as much fun as the little ones.

Dave & Fran came with us this year,
it was so wonderful to have them
their, we just love spending time
with them. Joel just loved riding
on grandpa Dave's shoulders.

Our boat hardly sat at the shore, we had it running most
of the time.

Grandma just loves playing with the kids also.

Hunter & Seth played all day long.

Can you tell by this picture that we never
pack light.

Taylar took to the water better than brother.

See what I mean.

What more can I say.

Taylar just loves the water.

She must take after her mom.

Look at this sleeping beauty

It was a long day.

Time to go back to camp.

It was such a wonderful weekend, we did miss Jay & his family,
maybe next year.
Thanks to all our family & friends for a great weekend.

Joel's 2nd Birthday

2008-06-19T20:45:00.019-06:00

Today was Joel's 2nd Birthday, Crystal had a party at
her house for the family. The kids had a great time,
in fact all the adults had as much fun as the kids.

Crystal served dinner for the party and as you can
see Kendra enjoyed dinner very much, Kendra is such
a cutie pie.

Chance played in the water with the other little
ones. Crystal did a real good job to make Joel's
party for fun all the kids.

Taylar was a sport, she even wore a party hat.
What a doll, she is now sitting up on her own.

Time to open the gifts, Crystal had to coax Joel
to open them all he wanted to do was just play
with the other kids.

He made out like a bandit, watching his expression
was the funnest part of the night.

With each gift Joel got even funnier, I think
he was just going through the motions just to
humor mom.

Joel got some funny string for his birthday,
however he didn't think it was very funny
when grandma Carolyn sprayed him all over
with it. He ran to grandma Fran to hoping
she would save him. LOL

Grandma Great Thackeray just knew she was going
to end up on my blog. I warned her if she
made a funny face I would put it on the blog
anyway. I will always cherish the memories
we have with Coy and Jay.

Time for the cake, it looks yummy. It tasted just
as good as it looked.

Joel was a character when he was blowing
out the candles.

He even enjoyed eating it as much as
serving it to everyone.

He had to give grandmama Delores a taste

Next Seth needed to get his taste

But of course grandma Carolyn wanted one

and last grandpa Beano wanted a taste.

Little Jackson was only interested in
eating.

Everyone has such a good time it is always so much
fun to get together with all the family.
We couldn't be more blessed.

Father's Day

2008-06-14T23:06:00.007-06:00

Tomorrow is Father's Day,
I love you Dad.
I miss you every day.

Babysitting Grandkids

2008-06-14T22:46:00.003-06:00

Robin & I babysat Seth & Taylar last night. Mandy & Spence had a work meetingnin Salt Lake so they dropped the kids off to me at work. The first thing was to get the kids into their car seats, now it is not much of a chore for me to get Seth in he hops right in. However Taylar hates her car seat with a passion. So I decided to strap her in first. Taylar cried like I was killing her so I thought maybe something was hurting her, after close examination all was fine with the car seat. With each attempt she cried louder, after an hour I was crying it broke my heart to hear her cry. Seth was growing impatient so he was telling grandma stramp me in, hurry.So after three phone calls to Mandy and one to Robin I decided to bite the bullet and let her cry by the time we got home she had fallen asleep.
Things got much better after that, when we got into the house Taylar woke up and was just fine. Bath time was fun, Seth was a big help with little sister. You can bet the next time grandma tends they will bring the little one to me at home. LOL

Chance's 1st T-Ball Game

2008-06-09T22:03:00.018-06:00

Tonight was the very first TBall for Chance.
We got a good picture before he started the game.

Grandpa & Grandma was up front watching with excitment.

This is Chance warming up before he started the game.

More warming up, I wonder if jumping helps
get the ball further? LOL

Look at this release, is he going to be a star or what?

In the dugout ready to start.

AT BAT, look at the intensity in his face. LOL,
I think he was supprised.

This is Chance as catcher, going for the ball.

Chance was set and ready for that ball to come flying past him.

Fun at Fat Cats

2008-06-07T22:49:00.007-06:00

Friday night Robin & I went to Fat Cat's for pizza with Mandy,
Spence & the kids. Seth was so excited to play the games he
could hardly eat anything. All through the meal he would ask
all of us. (are you done yet? are you done yet? are you done yet?).
It was kind of comical

Grandma had to help put the tokins in the slots.

Who was having more fun Seth or Grandma?

By the time he was done he had a hand ful of tickets
to turn in.

This little guy was pretty good at tossing the ball
on the ball roll.

Taylar was such a cutie, it was almost 10 when we left
and she was not tired at all

Camping on Memorial Weekend

2008-05-26T19:40:00.028-06:00

We had decided to go camping up to the Eagles camp ground over the Memorial Day weekend,I have been a member of the Eagles for 32 years. My mother was a past president of the auxiliary, she would be rolling over in her grave if she could see how things have been let to go to hell. Oh well, we had a real good time anyway. Here are a few pictures that where taken over the weekend.

The weekend got started with
grandma pushing Seth in a swing.

Seth could swing all day long.

Seth and Joel headed to the
play ground for more fun. I
thought this was the sweetest
shot of the weekend.

Grandma & Crystal even got
into the act. I think we had
as much fun as the little
ones did.

You can just see the joy in Joel's face.

Look who's cooking & hard at it,
they did a great job we will
sure let them cook for us again.

Joel had to show mom how he
could eat all by his self.

I wonder if he could have
opened any wider?

Robin & I visited with some
friends that have a spot at
the Eagles. Steve & Sue Lewis.
Robin & Steve watched as the dogs
got along.

I kind of think one looks more
like a horse.

Then we all got to see the
better side of Steve. LOL

Shane & Joel starting the
next morning.

I think that KC was hoping that
Joel would go home and leave
her alone.

While playing Yahtzee with Fran
& Crystal, we saw this little
groundhog popping up from the
ground, so Crystal was setting
crackers for the little guy
to eat. After filling his
belly he was gone.

Then grandpa had a water problem
with our trailer so Joel wanted
to help see what the problem
was.

More pictures of the kids having
fun, we had a great time. Even
if the weather was a bit rainy.

Mother's Day

2008-05-11T21:10:00.044-06:00

This is for Mom, whom I miss each and every day.
I love you Mom.

Mother's day was great, the kids had a wonderful dinner for Robin & I Saturday night at Mandy's house. It's not very often that Jay let's me get a picture of him, so I guess that he could give in once a year for me. Sitting on his lap is my little Kendra, Jay's daughter. Isn't she a doll.

The kids got me gift cards this year & of course Seth had to help grandma open her cards. Mandy is so funny, she told Crystal and Jay not to give me any gift cards that I was able to spend on the grandkids. Does she know me of what. LOL

Now if was picture time, I had to have pictures of my beautiful little ones. This is Chance my oldest, he has just started school this years. Grandma and Grandpa are so proud of him.

This is Kendra, she is Chances little sister. I think she is going to be a little tomboy and a little lady. She is the most petite little cutie I have ever seen.

This is Jackson, I thought the kids where going to spell his name Jaxon but they really didn't like it that way. I am so glad, I really like the traditional way of spelling. He is such a good baby that I could have kissed his little cheeks all night long. These are Jay and Sharee's litte ones.

This little guy is Shane and Crystal's son, Joel. He is such an adorable little one, I can't believe what a personality he has.

Seth and Taylar are Spence and Mandy's. Seth is a little character, he can also be a little smart ass. Taylar is my beautiful little Mandy all over again.

THIS IS WHAT THE CIRCLE OF LIFE IS ALL ABOUT!!

Chance just learned to ride his bike without his training wheels and Seth just learned to ride a bike, Grandma and Grandpa had to go see them ride.

They wanted to race, I'll bet you can guess who won this one! My goodness they where going fast. I scared grandma.

It was so cute, Seth had to wave each time he passed by. What a little show off. Gee he reminds me of me.

I couldn't believe how fast his little legs could peddle. What a dynamo!!

Chance was a little rider also, he was really showing his little cousin how it was done.

Pretty soon all the little ones where out riding something. I was lucky that Mandy had enough toys for all the kids to ride. Joel thought this 4 wheeler was great.

This little scooter was just a bit confusing for Joel to catch on to, Mom had to help.

Still just to confusing, even Mom couldn't help enough.

It wasn't long before Kendra got into the picture.

Kendra did need a little help, thank goodness for Aunt Crystal.

Taylar enjoyed the view from Mom's arms. She is such a little character.

All the moms enjoyed by watching on the sidelines. It was great to watch the little ones having such a fun night.

The Dad's watched the kids by shooting the shit, and I mean they are full of it.

At the end of the night, we tried to take a picture of all the grandkids and most of them didn't mind. But there is always one that isn't very happy.

This morning Denise and Scooter went to breakfast with us, she sure does love my grandkids.

It sure does look like Taylar kind of likes aunt Denise also.

Potty Time

2008-04-29T18:25:00.002-06:00

Today is a very exciting day, Seth has been going potty all day long, he is doing so good that his mom and dad are taking him to get his new bike that the promised if he go into big boy undies. YEA!!!!!!!! Mandy is going to take pictures for me so I can post them on my site.

Mother - Daughter - Granddaughter weekend

2008-04-23T22:41:00.005-06:00

Mandy and I spent all day Saturday at the Scrapbook Expo along with Taylar, we had such a wonderful time. We stopped at every booth and got such good ideas, we can't hardly wait to start and scrapbook again. Taylar was such a little angel, I couldn't believe she was so good, that must be an indication that she we be a good little shopper like mom and grandma. Crystal wanted to come however her family went camping to Moab. We missed her, maybe next time. I now have enough supplies that Mandy and I can scrapbook every Saturday, and we certainly have them planned. I just love spending time with my girls, we have become much closer now that they have children of there own. I couldn't ask for better son in laws, they are also the best.

Chance's 5th Birthday

2008-04-23T22:04:00.013-06:00

This is just a little late, the family celebrated Chance's 5Th birthday on Wednesday April 16Th. I can't believe how fast my grand kids are growing up. It was so close to his little brother coming home from the hospital that we just had cake and ice cream, it was a fun time anyway.

Chance made out like a bandit, we got him a teeter tater and his mom and dad got him a full size basketball backboard. His back yard looks just like a play ground with all the fun stuff to the kids to play with.

Chance took his time opening all his gifts and you can be sure that all the kids where willing to help him.

Kendra was the little one in the yellow shirt, she was so sick that night it was all she could do to work up the energy to help big brother.

Grandma and Grandpa Great are so happy to come to the birthday parties. Grandma great had a wonderful time holding her new little great grand baby (Jaxon), she was just in heaven.

I couldn't tell who was smiling the biggest, grandma or grandpa great. Jaxon was so alert and awake it made the visit even more enjoyable.

An of course little Taylar made her self at home on Grandma Thackeray's lap. I was in heaven along with Coy and Jay. The weather was just a little chilly but that didn't damper our fun. Jay made time to put Chance's toys together the following Friday and all the kids had a ball on them. Kendra and Seth are about the same age to enjoy the teeter tauter.

The Baby came Home

2008-04-14T18:22:00.006-06:00

Jackson came home on Saturday afternoon, the doctor said everything looks great. Robin and I went to see him. Grandma had to hold him for the first time since her was born. He is sooooooo cute, he looks just like his dad. Sharee was so glad he was home, the hardest thing for a mother to do is check out of the hospital after giving birth to go home and have to leave the little one there. I just couldn't imagine.
Anyway he his home happy and healthy.

2008-04-09T21:46:00.021-06:00

Today was the big day, we reported to the hospital at 7am sharp, Sharee changed into a gown that was perfect for the occasion.

After a hug for luck, we started for the long day ahead.

The nurses where great, they checked on Sharee on a regular basis and made sure everything was OK.

Chance and Kendra could feel the excitement in the air, they stayed on their best behavior.

I think that we spent as much time in the hallway as we did in the room, and the kids where great.

Kendra took a nap and grandma tried to catch one with her.

Finally the time came along with little Jaxon S. Thackeray. He was born at 4:47 pm weighing in at 8lbs 10ozs.

He was having a hard time breathing so the doctors whisked him away to NICU, that was a little worrisome.

After the doctors did their testing they decided to keep him in the NICU for at least 48 hrs to make sure all is well.

We couldn't be happier that the little fellow will be OK.

Mom is a little sad, its hard to have a baby and not get to hold him right away. Maybe tonight she will be able to go visit.

Time For Baby

2008-04-08T21:26:00.002-06:00

Off to the hospital we go in the morning, 7am sharp. I am not sure how long it will take that part will be up to junior. LOL.... Mom and Dad are still trying to come to some agreement to what his name will be. Hope to have cute pictures to show in the afternoon.

Carolyn & Marolyn McLendon

2008-04-06T22:40:00.001-06:00

Memories from Bear Lake

2008-04-03T22:08:00.002-06:00

Robin & I continue to have fun and make gread memories at our favorite place to play, Bear Lake. these are just a few of the past years.

Sun & Sand

2008-03-28T21:41:00.001-06:00

Grandkids are Fun

2008-03-27T22:16:00.003-06:00

2008-03-27T21:01:00.002-06:00

Still on baby watch, nothing so far. I hope Sharee doesn't have her baby before April 3rd, we have our month end closing at work and it will be almost impossible to get off. Time will tell.

2008-03-26T22:22:00.003-06:00

The family begins baby watch, my son & his wife are expecting their third child anytime now. They already have a five year old son names Chance & Kendra their daughter turned 1 in September. So what a suprise it was when she got pregnant again. This may be their last one! The hardest part is picking a name for the new little son they are having. Grandpa and Grandma Thackeray couldn't be happier.

2008-03-23T22:14:00.009-06:00

Easter Sunday was a day full of fun

Seth did his best to pick up as many eggs as he could, Seth really wanted Grandma Thackeray to help him.

Kendra did a pretty good job herself rounding up eggs, she had such a great time. Kendra ran for it.

Joel didn't do to bad of a first-timer, he went at slow pase and grandpa Thackeray had to help him

Chance was just happy it was almost over, the little ones could get on his nerves.

2008-03-23T22:13:00.007-06:00

The little ones had to show off there spoils. What a day.

I think Seth was wondering if he was ever going to be feed.

Grandma and Grandpa just love holding all the grandkids.

Taylar Gibson Scott

Joel Shane Gallegos

Chance Jay Thackeray

Kendra Dawn Thackeray

Seth R Scott