Happy Birthday Dad

Today is my dad Terry's birthday! He is 60! I guess he is officially over the Hill. j/k Here are 10 of the many reasons why I love my dad. Happy Birthday Dad, can't wait to see in a couple of weeks!
10. He makes the best pumpkin pie and pancakes ever

9. He is a kid at heart

8. He is a wonderful grandpa to Kennadee

7. He has the best campfire stories
6. He does a great Donald Duck Impression
5. He is very funny
4. He is a good listener
3. He is a perfectionist and good at anything outdoors
2. He taught me how to shoot a gun
1. I have wonderful memories of camping and fishing with him

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!

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! :)

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!

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.

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!

The Day With the Bunnies!

Here are some pictures of the kids I got taken back in March. My friend Cherise took them for us. She always does such a great job! Kennadee loved the bunnies and was so gentle and sweet. She fell in love with the little white one. Tillman on the other hand was not so gentle. His idea of petting was slamming his hand down on it as hard as he could. He thought he was being nice. :) Yeah, we didn't let him hold them much! I think he scared the bunnies so bad one of them had an accident and pooped. It was quite a day! Thanks Cherise!

PAT'S RUN

On Saturday we did the Pat's Run! Well Mareen, Cali, Dr Beck, and Alison did the run and I walked with Tillman in the stroller for the 4.2 miles. Kennadee and Makenna did the kid's run. It was a beautiful day and it was well worth it. The run started at 7:00 am and the walk at 7:30. The traffic was so bad getting there Mo barely made it in time for the run. I walked with The PINK TEAM! (Holly, Marcie, Julie and the adorable Ayla) I was glad I had them as company and we all crossed the finish line at the same time. Anyone up for it next year? I know I am! I love Pat Tillman and I love what he stood for and the life he led. He left behind a huge legacy and if you don't believe me you should have just seen the thousands and thousands of people participating in the Run this year. It was like a sea of yellow shirts as far as the eye could see! :)

SHE DID IT!

Ok so I am so obsessed with the BIGGEST LOSER. It is my favorite show in the whole wide world, ( I cry every episode) To see these people change there lives and transform there bodies is so amazing. I love it! And finally after 5 years a female has won. Ali, who is actually from Arizona won. I can't believe how awesome she looks. This was my favorite season by far. If you dont watch it I highly reccomend the show, it's not just about weight but about people and what they overcome in there life. It is very inspiring. Plus BOB the trainer is so good looking, he's fun to watch too! :) I added a picture of him too just cause he's so CUTE!

CALLING ALL GIRLS!

I am calling all girls, whether married, single, kids etc. Do you ever feel like you just need a night out or away from everything? I DO! Here is my plan. Once a month like every 3rd Thursday (example) we all get together and go out to dinner or go bowling, or just go have some fun. We can get out of the house, away from our jobs and have some girl time. Everyone needs a good night away to regroup! :) So what do you say anyone that wants to do it just let me know! We can either start it this month and we can start next month. Let me know what you think!

Kenn's first softball game

On Tuesday Kennadee had her first softball game! She plays with the town of Gilbert. It is coach pitch for girls 7-9! It was really exciting to watch let me tell you. :) She got to play 1st base, 2nd base, and catcher. The catcher mask was way tooo big and kept falling off her head so they had to stop the game a COUPLE times so I could fix it for her. I thought for sure since the mask was too big her coach wouldn't put her at catcher again but low and behold the next inning she was back at catcher. She did do a really good job throwing that ball back to the pitcher so that had to be the reason he put her there again. So we tried putting her hat on before the mask and that seemed to work a little better but not by much! :) She did a great job and I am very proud of her! We had a hard time keeping Tillman off the field and away from the balls so Cali ended up taking he and Makenna on the playground. They had lots of fun going down the slide. Here are some cute pics from the game and the slide!

I'm an Auntie!

Yesterday my brother Seth and his wife April had there first baby! It was a handsome little boy named Caden Michael Stoltz (such a cute name) Weighing in at 7lbs 12oz and 20inches long! He is healthy and great and Seth said April did an awesome job! I am so excited for Seth and April. I know they will be the best mommy and daddy ever! By looking at this picture I would say he looks alot like Seth espescially the mouth! But who knows they change so much from the time they are born! I can't wait to meet my new nephew! Congratulations Seth and April I love you both! Now my grandparents have 15 great grandchildren with 4 more on the way this year! Tracy your next, we can't wait to meet your little Sydnee Colleen!

I've been Tagged

Kayla tagged me! Here I go!
10 yrs ago: I was going to Chandler Gilbert Community College and working as a manager at Lady Foot Locker. I met Randy ( my hubby) this year as well!
5 Things on my to Do List:
1. Find a dress to wear to my sister n laws wedding
2. Pick up my glasses
3. Start working out again so I can lose some weight
4. Learn how to cook really really good!
5. Play the guitar
5 Snacks I enjoy
1. Chips and Salsa
2. Apples
3. Trail Mix
4. Chips and Guacamole
5. Cheese Crisps
5 Places I have Lived
1. Mesa, AZ
2. Phoenix, AZ
3. Scottsdale, AZ
4. Gilbert, AZ
5. I haved only lived 4 places
What I Would Do If I was a Billionaire
1. Help my family members ( mom, grandparents, siblings) so they would never have to work again
2. Buy land in AZ and Washington and build two beautiful houses in each state
3. Donate to Cancer Research
4. Have a chef, personal trainer, and personal stylist( hair, makeup, and clothes)
5. Travel everywhere
5 Jobs I have had
1. Coffee Plantation
2. Champs
3. Lady Foot Locker
4. Air Touch Cellular
5. SRP
5 Things People don't know about me
1. I am competitive and love a challenge
2. I LOVE to Read
3. I am a worrier
4. I enjoy cooking
5. I am detailed oriented and really good at remebering how to get somewhere
Ok now I tag, Holly, Marcie, Dena, and Shanna!

Weekend Recap

We had a wonderful weekend! On Saturday Kennadee was baptized! It was an amazing day and she is very happy that her great grandpa Sheldon was able to baptize her on his 80th birthday and her little brothers 1st birthday. It will be a day she will never forget! Thanks to everyone who came and made it such a SPECIAL day for Kennadee!

Then on Sunday we had my grandpa's 80th birthday party. It was fun for everyone to get together and celebrate our wonderful grandpa! I love my grandpa more than words can say and I don't know what any of us would do without him. He is an amazing man who has always been there for all of us no matter what. It is hard to see him getting older. WE love you grandpa and thanks for being the best grandpa EVER!

I will post some pics from the baptism when I get them downloaded!

Breaking Dawn

The final book in the Twilight series will be released on 08-02-08! I am so excited!

2007

This is a slide show of 2007! Since I am horrible at posting!

Peter Piper Pizza

Yesterday since Kennadee didn't have school and Randy was off I decided to just work half the day. We wanted to do something fun with Kennadee so off to Peter Piper Pizza we went. We had a blast! Tillman loved riding the fire truck, train, and car. He was so excited! Kennadee, Randy, and I ended up winning 750 tickets while only spending around $10-12 on tokens. It was so fun. Kennadee got a stuffed purple guitar, and some other small prizes with her tickets. It was so fun we kept getting so lukcy on the Speedy Pizza game. It was too fun.