Monday, May 26, 2008

Swim Party





















































































Here are some pics from the swimming party we had at my house, Kenn's baptism, Tillman's 1st birthday, Randy's promotion, and then some other random pics! Enjoy! Notice the one with Cal in the swin ring, he thought he could fit! He was wrong!

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Thanks Cassi

Thanks to Cassi for making my blog layout so cute! You rock! You should make it into a job and start charging $5 a change! :)

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Happy Birthday Josh




Today is my brother Josh's birthday! He is 28! Here are the top ten reasons why I love Josh!

10. He's hilarious
9. He can tell a story and totally make you believe him, and then 10 seconds later he will be like just kidding!
8. He loves kids, and is especially good to his neices and nephews
7. He has a really kind heart and he would always keep me company in grandma and grandpa's trailer at night when we had to sleep there!
6. He works harder than anyone I know
5. He has so many skills, he can do anything he puts his mind to and not only do it well but do it amazingly.
4. He used to play gas up the cars with me when we were little for hours on end
3. He is a good husband to his wife Kamber
2. He is a firefighter and saves lives all the time
1. He is positive! When we were little he would always say "Don't Worry, Be Happy" and he and he is the best brother in the world. Love you Josh! Hope you had a great day, sorry I had to work late and missed your El Charro dinner!

KIDS SAY THE CUTEST THINGS


I have to tell this story because it is way too cute not too! Today was Kennadee's last day of 2nd grade and they had a party day. I called Kennadee around 4:00 like I do everyday and asked her how her day was. This is the conversation......
ME: Hey Kenn what are you doing?
Ken: Watching The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Me: How was your last day at school
Ken: (very excitedly)Oh mom it was so awesome let me tell you what happened. We played this game where had to throw a ball up in the air and you couldn't drop it and I made it to the finals. Jacob Adam and Drake all got out mom and it was down to just me and Abby. Do you want to know who won?? Guess who won Mom!
ME: Abby????
Ken: NO MOM I WON! I jumped in the air really high and raised my fist after I won, and then mom it was just like in the movies like slow motion Kayla came running over to me and picked me up in the air and twirled me around in the class becuase I was the WINNER!
Me: Laughing so hard I snorted! Like slow motion mom! :)

And just because I don't want to leave Tillman out his new words are OH YEAH! After everything it's OH yeah!

I love kids the do say the cutest things!
I also want to give a thanks to my mom for feeding my husband and my children this whole week why I am working my long days! Thanks mom!

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Jake Graduates







My baby brother Jacob graduated from college on May 10th! He is the first member of our family to graduate college. My parents were able to go back to Jamestown to see him make the walk. I am very proud of my brother and all that he has accomplished. Not only did he graduate but he played football for 4 years in college while maintaining a close to B average. I know that my mom and Cal are especially proud of him as well. Jacob is funny guy who brings laughter, fun, a competitive spirit, and great impersenations where ever he goes. Just ask him for a Nacho Libre, or Billy Madison impression and you will pee your pants it's so funny! I know the future holds great things for Jacob and I love him so much! My sister Mareen and I are so blessed to have 6 wonderful brothers. Congratulations Jacob! You Rock! Can't wait to see you in a couple of weeks.

Monday, May 12, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS SGT COPLEN


YAYE! I am so excited today! My husband Randy got promoted! He is now Sergeant Coplen! The above picture is the rank he will now wear! He has deserved this for a very long time and it has finally happened! He has worked so hard for this to happen and it is very well deserving. I am so happy for him I could cry! The best thing about Randy is that even when all his buddies were getting promoted and he didn't get promoted, he was still so Genuinely happy for them and he never gets jealous or wishes it was him. I have never met anyone who is more selfless than him. He will help anyone achieve things even when he is overlooked. I was always saying to him it's not fair, it's not fair, and he would just still be so happy for everyone else. He is truly one of the best friends anyone could ever ask for! Congratulations Babe you earned it! It is time for everyone to be HAPPY for you!