All Because Two People Fell in Love

Brown Family Reunion 2010

2010-08-23T09:00:00.001-07:00

This weekend we all packed up to head to Pine Valley for the annual Brown Family reunion.
It was so good to see everybody. Here is Bridgette hauling Easton around.
At noon on Saturday we had orders to be back at camp from fishing. Mom had set up a minute to win it game. We all got to take a turn, and had a fun time. We started off with little ones doing the ho la hoop. This is Brynlee.
Of course this is when all the cameras came out. Caught Tifany taking my picture.
Steve Jordan and Hunter pulled tissues one by one with only one hand out of the box.
This is Ben just happy to watch.
Ty Kailin and Chloe had to throw a ball through a hoop tied in a tree.
Chloe ready to make the shot.
Sam had to balance a ping pong ball on a measuring tape to the different glasses.
DaNae was second it was a family battle.
Mom Braxton and Bryce got to balance an oreo on their foreheads and using their facial muscles they moved it to their mouth. I don't think any of them actually did it.
Brigham B.J. Jamie Shane Daxton and Trey all had tissue boxes taped to their behinds. They were full of ping pong balls that they had to shake and dance around until they came out. My favorite one! Mainly because I didn't have to do it.
Raelene and Zander had to bounce ping pong balls of different colors into glasses with water. The goal was to get three of the same color in a row. Like tick tack toe.
Dad and Minnette had to use only their hands to get the coins out of the bottom of the pantyhose. I think this is the only time you will see my dad in pantyhose.
The leftovers. That was anyone who had not played yet. Got to unroll a roll of toilet paper with one hand in under a minute.
After the games some of us took naps.
Taggart looked like he drank some gatorade.
Saula played her guitar for us. She wrote all the songs. She is awesome with her guitar.
Some helped cook dinner. Yummy dutch oven and BBQ chicken.

Grandma Brown joined us for dinner and Hollywood squares.
This is my dad being lazy. It doesn't happen very often so I thought I would snap a picture.
Bridgette and Darren waiting to eat.
All in all it was a great weekend! Thanks everyone for coming! Thanks mom for putting it together.

Christmas Time!

2009-12-28T14:46:00.000-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Sorry this is all I got on my camera.

Brigham and Nat

Shaylee
Since mom has a new camera you will have to wait for the better pictures! We had a great time at mom and dad's. The kids love their pillows and I am excited to finally have my picture!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-30T14:10:00.001-08:00

I am thankful for my very large family!

Halloween Party 2009

2009-10-27T12:36:00.001-07:00

We all went out to moms last night for the annual Halloween party! We love to get together each year and bob for apples, carve pumpkins, and Grandma always has a new Halloween game to play! Thanks for a wonderful party mom! Sorry we missed Brian and Family, Tifany and Family, and B.J.!

Grandma made witch's brew. The kids and some adults couldn't get enough!

Even little kids got to carve the pumpkins. They all had a ball!

Kailin's carved pumpkin. Thanks Grandma!

Phoebe and Todd with their pumpkin guts!

Nice apron Uncle Brigham!

Ryan, Celeste, and Ben carving pumpkins. Yes, Ben was the only one to cut himself. All bleeding stops eventually!

You would not believe how hard it is to get 22 pumpkins in a row and all lit at the same time. We did it!

Lining up the pumpkins for the lighting!

Chloe, Kaleb, and Daxton with their pumpkins.

Ryan and Ricky with their pumpkins.

Lau with his pumpkin. I wonder if he wants to be a football player for Halloween. Cheap costume! lol

Chandler and Phoebe (sorry about the spelling) with their pumpkins!

The annual dunking for apples. Go Trey boy!

Alex reaching in Grandma's treasure chest full of witch's brains for his treasure!

My what big lips you have Easton!

Braxton, Brynlee and Kailin showing off their treats from Grandma's treasure chest!

Happy Haunting!

Spring Break Hike!

2009-03-27T19:55:00.001-07:00

Someone likes hiking a little too much! Grandma even did her workout before we left. You go Grandma!

Grandpa would carry one grandchild down and come up for the next then back on down. He was so tired he slept in. I know I almost can't believe it myself.

Ryan made it to the top!

Uncle Brigham letting his arms rest after carrying the 2 girls.

Grandpa Say "CHEESE!"

Grandma herding the pack along!

Welcome Easton James Barney!

2009-02-20T07:41:00.000-08:00

Easton James Barney was blessed on Sunday by his Great Uncle Kenneth. It was a beautiful blessing. Love ya little guy!

Jameson's Baptism!

2009-02-07T17:03:00.001-08:00

Today was Jamie's baptism. Grandpa baptized him.

Jamie and Minnette right before baptism.

Update Biggest Loser!

2009-01-03T12:10:00.001-08:00

We are starting Monday! Blaine and Dane will be on Tuesday. Let Mom know who all is in. Here is the info. you need to let her know.

3 goals
1. Start a good habit. (example: drink all 8 glasses of water a day)
2. Get rid of a bad habit. (example: stop eating in front of T.V.)
3. Start a physical activity everyday (example: 10 sit ups every morning)
Every Monday morning you will need to send your new weight in.
Start fee is $10.00. Every month you continue it will be $5.00. It will continue for 3 months.

Spring Cleaning!

2009-01-02T14:20:00.001-08:00

Brigham is doing a Yard Sale on Jan. 17th and wants everyone to clean out their closets and get rid of some stuff to make a buck. He sent out an e-mail. If you didn't get it post a comment with your e-mail here so he can send updated info. I will also update this as I get the info.

Biggest Loser!

2009-01-01T12:10:00.000-08:00

For anyone who wants to join. Our family is going to do the biggest loser contest. On Monday e-mail mom your starting weight. Send her $15.00 and you are in. Every Monday for 12 weeks you need to report your weight to mom. She will determine who has the biggest percentage of loss and that person will get the pot. I think it will be a fun way for all of us to get back into the swing of things. If you want to join call or e-mail mom. Happy New Year Everybody! P.S. The Biggest Loser that has Blaine and Dane on it starts on Tuesday Jan. the 6th.

Christmas 2008

2008-12-29T15:06:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas Everybody!

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-08T13:47:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Going Away Party

2008-08-07T16:58:00.000-07:00

Everyone that would like to wish Stacey off is invited. We are meeting at the water park in Washington at 4:00pm. We hope to see everyone there.

Got Plans?

2008-07-14T18:38:00.000-07:00

Shaylee is in the play "The Music Man Junior". It is on the 17th, 18th, and 19th @7:oopm. It does cost $5 per person or on Saturday there is a 1:00pm family performance that will only cost $20 per family. If any of you can make it Shaylee would love to see you there.

Ricky's Baptism

2008-07-06T17:02:00.001-07:00

Ricky and his proud Papa
Dad baptized and confirmed Ricky on Saturday.

4th of July Fun!

2008-07-06T14:47:00.001-07:00

Ok-first I have to say my sister will kill me for posting her picture, but I have to say she is such a good sport. She is expecting and still invited a huge group to her house to celebrate the fourth. Ok, so it was on the third, but Shane and Brigham had to work on the fourth and she wanted them in on the deal. Darren made great beans, Brigham and Shane gave a great firework show. It was a blast thanks Bridgette.

Part of the gang watching the fireworks!
Aunt Natalie even made it off work to watch
Happy 4th of July!!!!!!!!!!!!
Which one should we do next?The next morning we all met to watch the parade.
Candy-Candy-Candy- We want some candy. They couldn't wait for the parade to start so they could fill their bags with candy.
Chloe doesn't like her picture taken, but she was sooooo cute at the parade.
Uncle Brigham enjoying the paradeThat night Bridgette and I went out to mom's for some pizza, dress-up in grandma's slips, 4-wheeling, and visiting.
Grandpa jumping on the tramp. Kailin asked him to get on so he did. He must be getting soft.
Kailin and Chloe waiting for their turn on the 4-wheeler
Swinging at Grandma'sI hope everyone else had a wonderful fourth I know I did.

Look what YOUR GRANDDAUGHTERS did!

2008-06-18T20:25:00.001-07:00

Chloe colored Kailin and she got so mad when I tried to take it off. She wanted to be pretty. This is of course is right after their bath.

Water Park!

2008-06-13T14:10:00.000-07:00

Bridgette, Brigham, and I went to the new water park and let the kids get wet. It was fun.
Uncle Brigham and Aunt Bridgette
The Boys on the splash pad
Trey, Cole, and Kaleb
Aspen was there too!
Aunt Bridgette and a lot of kids!
The BOYS drying off on the rocks!
Chloe and Kailin
Grandma look I can do it by myself!
This place is perfect for the little ones!
Kailin, Brynlee, Shaylee, and Cole keeping cool in the shallow water.

San Diego

2008-06-08T17:00:00.001-07:00

Everyone that went had such a good time. Thanks mom and dad.
Hunter by the ocean
Calista and Raelene (hiding)
Ryan and his cool glasses!
Ricky and his cool glasses!
Some of Grandma's rascals
Kailin and Katie at Seaport Village
Grandma and Kailin

Brian, Kim, and Katie
Ricky and Shaylee in the waves

Ryan running in the waves
Daxton having a blast!
Bryce the wave is coming
Boys-boys-boys

Uncle Shane and Uncle Brigham
Playing in the waves
Daxton playing in the sand
Grandma and Brynlee sitting in the sun!
Uncle Brigham and Aunt Natalie on the sand
Uncle Ben and Aunt Celeste
Brian Kim and Katie
Uncle Shane covering all the nephews
Uncle Shane covering more nephews
Natalie and Brigham walking on the beach.
Kaleb and Shaylee buried Hunter
Playing in the waves.
Bridgette and Bryce at the Beach
Uncle Brigham, Kaleb and Daxton in front of a Clydesdale
Hunter and Shaylee in front of Atlantis
Trey and Braxton in front of Atlantis
Uncle Shane and a lot of kids in front of the black and white dolphins.
Watching Shamu
Cole, Trey, and Daxton in front of Shamu's tank. -SOAK ZONE!!!!!!!!!
Mom and Dad
The Fam walking around
Watching the dolphins at Sea World.
Natalie -I think she has had enough of the car!
Everyone visiting on the lawn.
B.J. and his boys
Brian , Kim and Katie
Katie , Kailin, and Shaylee at the temple
Katie and Cole at the temple waiting to see the bride and groom.
Brigham, Natalie,Daxton, Kaleb, and Chloe at the San Diego Temple

Milestones

2008-05-03T09:18:00.000-07:00

DaNae graduated with her Masters and Saula turned Sweet Sixteen. We all got to together at the park to celebrate with a BBQ. I am so excited for both of you!

Saula and Lau

2008-05-03T09:15:00.000-07:00

The first time was the best too bad we only got the second one on camera.

I LOVE MY GRANDMA!

2008-04-23T20:11:00.001-07:00

Family Garden

2008-04-20T11:39:00.001-07:00

We all had such a great time on Saturday. We spent the morning at Great Grandma Brown's and planted tomato plants. The kids got involved and had a great time. Thanks for letting us be a part of it.
Great Grandma and Grandpa Brown even had some advice to give.
Grandpa asleep on the job.
Grandma's job: Keeping the little ones happy. Which included passing out fig newtons to everyone.
Cole has got a green thumb. He was a BIG help!

Booty Sop!

2008-04-18T16:32:00.000-07:00

The tradition of Beauty Shop lives on at least at Aunt Brandi's.
Chloe and Kailin trying to decided who got what combs.
Chloe with braids. Impressive I know!

I think I made it work.

2008-04-13T14:33:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter!

2008-03-26T17:51:00.000-07:00

Look! I found an egg.
Grandma and Brynlee .
The adults getting some adult conversation.
Happy Birthday Bryce. We celebrated his birthday too.
Who's messy kid is that with the jelly bean drooling down her chin?
Aunt Bridgette staying cool in the shade.

Sorting the candy after the Easter Egg Hunt.Aunt Natalie and shy Chloe.
Yummy! Yummy! Cake!
Grandma look at the one I got!

We had such a good time for Easter. We had everyone at Mom and Dad's for a mid Day B-B-Q. B.J. you did awesome on the grill!

Dance Festival 2008

2008-03-26T17:20:00.001-07:00

I didn't get a shot of Ricky until it was over. Sorry Buddy!
Hunter doing the Maypole.
The best shot of Braxton was while he was singing. If I can figure out the video thing I will put his on. It was hillarious.
Ryan doing the Funky Chicken
Bryce doing the Baby Eagle
The Dance Festival was so fun! These are the pictures I took of all the kids. Hurricane Elementary 2008