Easter and Branson!

Easter 2012

Emma 12 yrs

Nine Months Old

Fun Easter Pictures

Lillie 6 yrs

Kassie 8 yrs

Allie 10 yrs

Branson
Over Conference weekend we went to Branson Missouri! Grandma and Grandpa Cluff got a trends west condo and we all met up for conference and an early Easter! Casey and Barb, Tyler and Floris, and Nick and Corie were all able to make it. We had 18 of the 54 grandkids were there and that seemed like a lot!

Before Casey and Tyler arrived, we went on the Duck Boat! It was a bus that drove around and then right into the lake and turned into a boat! When we were on the water the captain let the kids all have a turn driving. It was a good time and the kids sure enjoyed it!

Elizabeth driving the boat!

Lillie taking a turn at driving!

Rawlins with his "Duck" whistle... so glad he didn't know how to blow it and wished the others kids didn't either!

But the biggest kids of all had it all figured out!

Who isn't always up for ice cream!

The Easter Egg Hunt

Everyone with their bags waiting for the Easter egg hunt to start!

18 kids... Oldest to Youngest... David, Colton, Angie, Sam, Emily, Emma, Maddie, Emily, Sadie, Allie, Bridger, Kassie, Kolby, Lillie, Kate, Elizabeth, Rawlins, and Little Abbie was sleeping!

So, so excited!

Allie, Emily, Maddie and Emma

The Three Stooges!

So, so excited!

Pinata Fun

And then comes the candy! Nice bum Corie!

Sadie and Rawlins

Conference
We were able to hook up all our electronic devices and make it possible for us to have conference up in all three rooms! It was fun to have different bunches of kids for different sessions. But mostly our and Nick and Corie's was the "little kids" place, Tyler and Floris' was the "teenager" place and mom and dad and Casey and Barb's was the "grown up" place! We had such a great time and are so grateful to mom and dad for making it all happen and making it a great time!

Ours and Nick and Corie's place. Hence Kate and Lillie! I wonder who the genius was that brought those coloring books and Crayons!! It kept those two intertained the all 4 sessions, believe it our not. Notice the bowl in front of them too. It had a variety of different things in it througt the sessions, cheese balls, m&m's, jelly beans, ect. Everytime Christ, phrophet, prayer, or faith was said, they got to take one. Surprisingly enough, it really worked for these two! Great idea Corie!

The community room/mom and dads room. We hung out and ate all our meals here.

The teenager room. Sam lookes pretty comfy for conference!

Random Pictures!

Rawlins 9 mo and 21 lbs .... Abbie 5 1/2 mo and 21 lbs!

Floris and Barb watching over the flock! (or just visiting)

On our way out of town and into Arkansas

So Much Fun!

Pictures, Pictures...... and Catching up on the past!

It has been quite a while since I have posted to the good old blog. A lot has happened and a lot of changes have been made. We are so grateful for the Lords hand and for all the blessings in our lives.
These are just a few pictures of the last little part of our lives.... Sorry about the quality of a few of them, but we are what we are!

Lillie turns 6...

Happy 6th Birthday Lillie! Lillie really wanted her ears pierced for her birthday and when it was actually happening, she wasn't too sure. She did a great job though, and didn't even cry! She was pretty proud of herself.

Christmas 2011...

We cut down our own Christmas tree (weed) again this year. The girls/Eric wouldn't hear of getting one off the tree lot. So out to the prairie to get a cedar tree we went! We had such a fun time and the memories are all worth the decorated weed in the living room.
The girls were so excited when they found little trees and begged and begged their dad to let them cut them down for their rooms. Needless to say, they have their dad wrapped around their little fingers!

Emma and Lillie's Tree

Allie and Kassie's tree

Utah for Christmas! We were so lucky to be able to go to Utah for Christmas. It had been over a year since most of us had been. Emma was able to go for a few weeks during the summer and Eric was able to go for a hunt with his dad during the fall. As for the rest of us, it seemed like forever since we had been back. We were so excited to go for Christmas!

We flew into Salt Lake and Carol and Saul were so kind to pick us up from the airport and let us borrow their van while were were there. We went to temple square with Carol and Saul, Kimball and Michelle and Benson and Albree. It was on the top of my to do list in Utah. I love temple square at Christmas time and was so glad were got to go and spend time with family as well.

The must have picture with Santa at Eric's grandmas annual Christmas Eve party! Great Grandma Thackeris amazing and we always have such a good time and the kids absolutely love it!

The annual Christmas Eve present.... Jammies!

The Big Move

Eric took a new job with OSU and started the first of Jan. Before we left for Utah we packed up the house so when we got home all we had to do was load the Uhal and head for Stillwater. Eric's brother, Tyler, and his family were so kind to come and help us move. They were so much help and we couldn't have done it without them. When we got to Stillwater, my brother, Tyler, and his family were there and they helped us unload. They were so kind and willing to help. It is amazing what a lot of hands can do in such a short time! We are so blessed to have such great families who are so willing to do anything for us!

Randomness at our House...

The girls just had to celebrate Rawlins' six month birthday. Allie was insistent on making a cake and having ice cream. It is amazing what a baby around the house does!

Just a few fun pictures of the star of the House!

As soon as Eric took the job with OSU, he had to get Rawlins an OSU hat!

This is one of Rawlins' most favorite places and things to do! Who knows what the future will bring!

Eric took Lillie ice fishing for her first time and she is the only one who caught a fish!

Kassie and Lillie playing "dress up" in the Dress Ups that Grandma Thacker made them for Christmas!

COUSINS

Benson and Paisley - Eric and Rawlins - Talmage and Stetson

Abbie and Rawlins (and uncle Casey)

Talmage... Paisley... Rawlins

Kayson... Pearl... Rawlins

Six out of "The Eight".... Not too Bad!
We actually saw Reese too but we didn't get a picture with her and we miss little Annie in Alaska!

They don't look anything alike and are totally different but we call them "The Twins" and love every last bit of them!