ORR'S ( Together we have it all).

2012-01-10T09:34:00.000-08:00

Lyd's was super excited about her doll she had hoped for.

My boys and their lazer tag guns.

Abby loved her little puppy that barked and walked.

Can you tell Jarom's excited?

K. I love this picture. Kathryn was so excited about her baby. And Rach I'm so sorry, but its the only one of Kathryn I had. You have a nice bum. really.

Christmas Eve.

2012-01-10T09:20:00.000-08:00

The last sight before we headed off to bed at 2:15 am. yawn!.

Happy little Matthew really liked the lizard on his Pjs

Super Man Kael. Super Cute Little Man.

Happy Little ladies all ready for bed. I didn't quite get all the kids in their pjs, but they did all have pjs.

Cookies

2012-01-10T09:05:00.000-08:00

So we didn't end up doing hardly any baking this year, except for some ginger syrup snaps. Because it was all we got done, be gave each of the kids a bit of dough to play and create something with. After handling it for quite some time they all got together and decided to make a cookie nativity. It was super cute before we cooked it, but ended up looking like melted people after the baking. pretty funny, all the kids had a good laugh before they devoured their great creations.

after they melted the wise men ended up looking like the were bowing to Baby Jesus. Oh the three figures on the right are sheep and a donkey. the two to the right are the wise men. We didn't get to the Shepard's.

Tree Trip!

2012-01-10T08:15:00.000-08:00

K. I know the order of these pictures is all mixed up, but here they are non the less. We take up so much room you can't even see the tree, but we know its there.

All decorated and beautiful, and by far the biggest tree we've ever had. it took up almost a quarter of our living room. ha, ridiculous, but fun.

Kind of a funny shape, but it smelled sooo good. Now its Christmas!.

Playing while dad cut down the tree.

The mountains are always beautiful, no matter what the season.

Kathryn and I made this wee little snow man, he was pretty cute, and Kathryn was pretty pleased with her work.

Today Abby was not so sure of the snow, it took us quite a while and a lot of convincing before she would put her hands down.

All the kids were really excited except Abby, never super excited to be buckled up. All and all it was a really fun and successful day.

Shopping night.

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I'm sure I've said it before, but I love having sisters to do things with. its much more fun to shop and laugh with someone than by your self. So thanx Rach and Miah for making life a little more fun. Love you.

Ginger bread houses?

2011-12-07T10:29:00.000-08:00

This year we used a cake pan in the shape of little houses. So they're not really gingerbread houses, they're cake houses. Sooo much fun. Never seems to get old. And its a good family home evening activity.

Sweet Memories.

2011-12-07T09:44:00.000-08:00

This Christmas I got to put a small bit of Grandpa and Grandma Seely's Dickens village that they would normally have up each year around this time. Its so minuscule compared the the memories and the impressive display they would create every year, but I must admit that along with the nativity this village is one of my most favorite decorations that not only holds great childhood magic, but also brings with it a flood of emotions, love, joy, happy memories, and overwhelming gratitude to have known and been a part of my grandparents lives. We all grow old, we all pass on from this life, but the memories and emotions remain with us forever. I love you Grandma and Grandpa. Merry Christmas. ( PS. Sorry its so emotional, and for those who don't know my grandparents, no they have not passed away, just aged passed those childhood memories. We all have. I hope my kids have many joyful memories with their grandparents too.)

She's One!

2011-12-07T09:26:00.000-08:00

Our little Abby is sure cute, but she has figured out that the little green stool can be of great assistance in climbing adventures and mischief. The toilet, dinning room table, and up to see out the windows seem to be her recurring favorites. After emptying all the toilet paper on the floor she proceeded to the cabinet, which is where we caught her. doesn't she look super scared or sorry? today I was able to laugh at it. I hope I can take the next incident just as lightly.

Sense of humor!

2011-11-14T09:36:00.000-08:00

Brennan & Hannah Orr

& all their little butts.
( My hubby's sense of Humor, sometimes I'm not to sure)

The Magic of popcorn

2011-11-14T09:02:00.000-08:00

I don't know what it is about popcorn, but I swear its magical. Its brings our family together, quiets them down, and makes everybody happy, especially Abby. My kids always ask for it on a cold day as though it was a comfort food, but then i guess it is for me because it reminds me of home, Mom and Dad and sitting as a family for movie nights. thank goodness for the warmth and simplicity of popcorn.

Joy and Sadness

2011-11-14T08:48:00.000-08:00

I find so much joy in having family close by, knowing that my kids know them and are blessed to have them in there lives, but it also makes me sad to think of all the many loved ones that live so far away and don't get to be as much a part of my kids lives. I miss you and thank you for all the efforts you give to keep in touch and to get to know my not so little family. We love you that are way to far away and those that are just rightly close. Auntie Miah And Abigator.

Sisters by birth, best friends by choice.

2011-11-14T08:40:00.000-08:00

These too are actually pretty different in personality, but truly could not live without one another. I love that they have each other, and am looking forward to watching them grow together. Sisters by birth, but truly best friends by choice. Lyd's and Ellie. a year and a half apart in age.

Outting.

2011-11-14T08:30:00.000-08:00

Lydia got to go on an outing with Aunt Rachel and Ileigh to lunch and out to do some shopping. Lydia had so much fun and came home with many treasures, One of those treasures was a fire belly Newt, (compliments of Rachel) but I have to admit he's kinda cute and the kids were pretty excited, sadly they named him turtle. I know, not a name you'd think to call a newt, but Brennan and I were out voted. So thanx Rach, for the excitement and fun, not only for Lyd's but for all the kids. We love you.

Two of the most beautiful girls.

Heat!

2011-11-14T08:17:00.000-08:00

I took Abby out of the tub and she started to shiver, ( it was a cold night) but I couldn't get her to stop shivering. So I put her on the heater to keep warm while I washed the other little ones in the tub. It was pretty cute.

Look closely at her hair, it actually dried like that.

She did stop shivering by the time the heater turned off.

The snow begins!

2011-11-14T08:06:00.001-08:00

We woke up to this a few days ago. Its was chilly I'll admit, but the Lord definitely knows beauty. I mean really, it can be forty below when it hurts to breath and your snot freezes in your nose, but you have to admit its still a stunningly beautiful sight. And when its not forty below it can also be a lot of fun.

Just the beging!.

Halloween! Heee, Heeee!.

2011-11-11T12:21:00.000-08:00

Abby and Gab got a hold of the popcorn and had a ton of fun throwing and eating.

The super Awesome Seely's all dressed and ready for trick or treating.

Jello full of bugs and eye balls turned out to be a big hit.

MeohMiah trying to stay warm in the burb.

Ewwwwh! The Grave yard caretaker.

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Little Mermaid and a Ninja Turtle.

Wicked Witch ( with bad eye sight)!

The smaller of our Mummies, ( Jarom was also a mummy, but I don't have a picture).

A little Frog princess.

And a wee little lady bug

PUMPKINS!

2011-11-11T11:18:00.000-08:00

I really is fun to gut and carve a pumpkin. And i love all the "ewwwww's", " its stuck to me", and the giggling. I know its hard to see but Jarom's pumpkin has a smaller pumpkin inside it, he's in prison. They all turned out really awesome. It looks big but it actually sits in my hand.

I keep trying to convince my kids that this experience is super fun, but I think they mostly love the end results, where as I love the gewy part and the smell of pumpkin. good times.

Ellie and her Witch.

Best buddies

2011-09-22T14:05:00.000-07:00

Four of our little ones are in school this year, and I was a little worried how Kathryn and Abby would do together, just the two of them. Its been a couple weeks now and my worries are gone. They are best of friends truly, and Kathryn is such a good big sister. I love the peaceful feeling when you kids get along and are playing so well. I thank my Heavenly father for knowing me and exactly what I needed right now.

Legos with a Little Pink

2011-09-15T06:50:00.001-07:00

We had a Happy day on September 11th, because we were blessed with two of our children that day, nine years apart. Our oldest Jarom and our youngest Abigail got to share the same birthday so we had a ninja Lego birthday with a touch of pink. Brennan did all the party planning and to quote Addison it turned out to be "the best birthday ever". Brennan started by drilling the kids on the Evil foe they would have to concur, Goon tau Woo-tei. All the kids listened intently, some with a grin and others in confusion with Brennan's personality and the seriousness of his presentation.

He then had the kids do agility tests (walking across a board 1' of the ground), then presented each with a bow staff (a stick) and taught them how to bow, block, and fight. The kids then went on to further training obstacles such as a webbed tight rope, and trowing stars thought tires.

We then took pictures with each of them showing there ninja moves on the tramp

By this time Brennan was all dressed up in his Goon tau Woo-tei costume and came to challenge the ninja warriors. The kids thought this part was great fun, to beat on uncle snags with their "bow staffs" ( he had a lot of padding on)
even Tim and Ammon had to have a turn, but in the end Goon tau Woo-tei fell and the Ninja warriors concurred all.

My first Baby is TEN. Ten years old. Where did the time go. Happy Birthday my little man. I love you.

My baby is ONE!

2011-09-13T09:03:00.000-07:00

I can't believe my baby is one!. I'd like a pause, slow, and rewind button so I could replay the moment and enjoy it one more time. I know the order of these pictures is probably all wrong, but you get the idea.

mesmerized by the one twinkling light.

not to thrilled with having her picture taken.

little pink cup cakes

finally got her to stop crying.

School!

2011-09-08T12:51:00.000-07:00

I tryed really hard to convince Matthew to let me take a picture of him in front of the School bell, but he said "not today Mom, maybe on my next day", but Kathryn begged to have one taken of her.

Matthew and Ileigh's firts day of kindergarden
Matthew's first day of School, second for the other kids and little Kathryn just couldn't be left out.

Jarom, Lydia, and Elizabeth's First day back to school, September 6th. Grades five, three, and Two. They were all pretty excited for the new year.

Last day of Holidays. boooo!

2011-09-08T12:37:00.000-07:00

We took the kids to a fun park in Clarsholem for the last day of summer holidays, and it turned out to be a really fun park. Half was a spray park and the other half was a regular park. I'm glad we got to play once more before the tight shedual began.

Lyd's and Abby.

I think the car was Jarom's favorite.

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Abby wondered about through the puddles, often quickening her steps when the spray of water got a little too close for comfort.

Happy to be in the sun shine, and water.

There was this funny little four seated teader toder thing. It was quite hilarious to watch as the kids tryed to stay on, giggling the whole time made it a little hard.

I was able to convince Jarom to stand under the buckets for a moment. Its a little hard to tell, but the buckets dump at random intervals, and yes, he did stand there long enough.

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Matthew and Jarom kept waring it out with the spray guns. I think Jarom won.

Relaxing and warming up.

Ellie being a good sport for pictures.

Outing to the river

2011-09-07T10:25:00.000-07:00

Abby was a little irratated with her new shoes.

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Lyd's watching the river flow.

Matthew was making little families of rocks.

Ellie making baby imitations of Jarom's creations.

fiddling with the new panorama settings.

2011-09-07T09:53:00.000-07:00

While we played at the river Brennan and Kathryn worked away building something with rocks. Just before we left to go home all the kids ran up to me and said "mom, mom come see your surprise". Its a little hard to see but its a heart with a B + H in the middle. I know I'm cheesy But I loved it. My Hubby loves me!

Jarom's creations

Kathryn Helping Brennan.

I swear Lydia has had the giggles for three days.

2011-09-06T20:09:00.000-07:00

I know he's not exactually smiling, but I really liked this one. teen years here we come!! I know theres a light in the centre of his head, but it was a nice one.

And some smile.

2011-09-06T20:00:00.000-07:00

My Lydia had the giggles.

This one is my favorite of her.

I know the light spots wreck the picture, but this look is such a typical Lydia look, so I love it.

Soon Brennan is going to have to get a shot gun. I know I may be a little biased, but I have to say I have gorgeous girls.

2011-09-06T19:35:00.000-07:00

My beautiful Elizabeth is growing so much faster than I'd like. They all are!

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These were the best two of my handsome little man.

2011-09-06T17:01:00.000-07:00

I was happy with the three Kathryn "allowed"me to take, but that was all she would allow. cute little stinker!.

2011-09-06T16:51:00.000-07:00

My little Abby did not wan't to do pictures and tryed as hard as she could to not look in my direction, so the results are few.

Quote of the day.

2011-08-24T13:45:00.000-07:00

So as I'm sure many of you have notice from the posts i put on today, I'm feeling a little sentimental and emotional about how fast life and years with little ones are passing by. I just found my quote for the day to uplift me.

"Don't cry because its over, Smile because it happened"

I think this quote was written just for me on this day. Thank you to whom ever thought of this wisdom.

"7" already

2011-08-24T11:39:00.001-07:00

Our Ellie is already seven. Those years flew by so fast I'm afraid of having to say good bye to the next seven. You really do have to enjoy every little moment, in the moment. Not a day goes by that we're not over whelmed with gratitude for our happy little peace maker. Happy Birthday Beautiful. We love you.

Auntie Miah has my girls stuck on Bally wood movies, music and dancing. She's been teaching them to belly dance and they love it, so she gave Ellie some fun little things to dance in for her Birthday. We even got her to do the dance steps she has learned for all of us. so cute. thanx Miah!

My Ellie.

Her choice lunch was Cord Au Blu, sea shell pasta, fruit salad, and juice with fishy ice cubes. Table centre piece, Real fish with Helium balloons tied to the bowl.

Yes that is blue jello in the middle of her cake. She has asked for under the sea theme for the past three years. Her creativity is going to out do me soon.

Hurray, I have a camera again!!. Misc.

2011-08-24T11:05:00.000-07:00

I caught her smile! hurray! I finally caught it, and she's only 11 months old. ( sad face). It all goes by too quickly

Sisters, and a really wonerful helper.

Abby was so tired. I kept trying to stall holding her while I was preparing super, but she just couldn't wait for me. I was sad as I carried her to her bed. That was one time that I didn't get to rock her and sing her to sleep. my beautiful baby girl..I love you.

2011-08-24T09:20:00.000-07:00

Sweet little Puppy (Becka)

Kathryn out at play.

The Igloo

2011-07-26T07:39:00.000-07:00

Not sure why its so much more fun to go out for ice cream, but it is. The Igloo here in town is one of the kids favorites. probably because the have a whole lot of flavors and you get to watch them mix it up. Its always fun to treat you kids. Abby was so generous to share Jarom's ice cream with him.

Each of the kids had to try each others flavors,. this time we had Apricot, Chocolate, French vanilla, and coton candy. Apricot was definetly the best.

Tea Party

2011-07-26T07:16:00.000-07:00

The Bullock Ladies have won a special place in the hearts of my kids, but especially with my girls. Something the bullocks are wonderful at is taking time to let you know you are important and they love you. A while ago Jill had the girls over for a fancy tea party and took them out swimming. Aunt Renae did her visiting teaching in the tree house while we played playdough with the little ones. They are a good reminder to me to always enjoy the simple little moments. always take time, and you'll never regret it. these are pictures of Lydia and Ellies tea party they had a couple of days ago with Aunt Renae and Jill (at our house this time). Lydia did all the decorations. What cute little girls I have!.

Misc events and milstones.

2011-07-05T08:09:00.000-07:00

Kathryn's hair is always in her eyes or full of food if we don't keep it done at all times, and she's a little bit of a stinker when it comes to brushing in out. So we gave her bangs to keep it out of her eyes and food, but its a little hard to get rid of the brushing. I'm not really a fan of shaving little girls heads unnecessarily.

Before the bangs.

Our sweet Abby is almost 10 months. Last night she took her first step in the middle of the living room while holding a baby doll. I wasn't fast enough to catch it an camera but the whole family was there to witness and to cheer her on. Milestones are so much fun.

A witness to those who know Abby. She does smile at home with family.

So Jarom was helping me the other day by keeping the little ones busy while I was getting dinner. It was really cute listening to them play super heroes. I'm so glad that although Jarom is getting big and "cool" he's still not to cool to be little with his siblings. I love how my house is messy in every picture. Even the pictures are crocked. nice.

The Beach?

2011-07-05T07:56:00.001-07:00

So We heard tell of a really nice beach with actual sand. However, we didn't find it, but after traveling an hour and a half the kids were excited to picnic and play so we found a dock with a rocky edge to add to our memories. We all had fun and enjoyed the outing. Reminded me of when I was little and fun times at Moon River. minus the sand of course. Auntie Miah and Kathryn.

Ellie was fascinated with all the different rocks.

Inseparable pair.

Auntie Miah and Abby.

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Gabe wasn't to sure.

Almost all the dirty beach feet.

Warming up for a minute.

The Boys!

Time

2011-06-22T12:14:00.001-07:00

Time passes way to fast in joyous moments. Our beautiful little Abigail is nine months already. She is such a sweet heart. Her newest discovery is that she can get up and stand for quite a long time, sometimes she'll even applaud her self. I love it. Kids really are life's greatest gift.

The park.

2011-06-22T12:11:00.000-07:00

So I just wrote about the park and somthin wenjt very wrong. All I had was words. So um.. here are the photos.

The Park

2011-06-22T12:02:00.000-07:00

We had to take Ellie to Raymond to the Dentist( about 45min to and hour drive)Se we decided to make it into a fun outing. We brought a picnic, and had fun at the park after the Dentist. May this will help "Dentist" to mean "Fun", its worth a try right.

Silly Kids

2011-06-22T11:49:00.000-07:00

My silly kids discovered the camera on my cell phone, and managed to escape with it for about 10 minutes. These are just a few of the results I found. I think Lydia may have been the main culprit.

snow, snow, snow

2011-04-02T10:27:00.001-07:00

Our tree from the ground.

Abigail, watching the kids outside.

Snow

2011-04-02T09:09:00.000-07:00

We've had really nice weather. Today we are suppose to get 4 inches of snow, but its really quite warm outside even though there is snow falling every where. The kids are making the most of it.

Kathryn kept trying to come out without her winter cloths. I had to snap a picture before I got her in trouble and sent her back in the house.

Picture mood

2011-04-02T09:04:00.000-07:00

Kathryn was in the mood for pictures with mom and her sisters. So we took a moment and made her day.

tummy test

2011-04-02T08:44:00.000-07:00

Ammon and Abby have this little game they play to see how long Abby's stomach muscles can hold her up like superman. Ammon's arms got tired before Abby's stomach last time. She loves it. especially when you cheer her on. Uncle Ammon and Abigail (6mon).

Lydia's Baptism

2011-03-24T09:40:00.000-07:00

Our little girl turned 8 in February. Its such a exciting and sad feeling when you hit each milestone with your kids. They grow so fast, oh how I wish that all those happy moments full of joy would last a while longer. Lydia and Daddy before the baptism.

Quick Family photo.

Daddy and Lyd's after her baptism. Its a little hard to see, but Lydia's white dress turned out so gorgious. Lydia picked the pattern, Nana Seely picked the fabric and Grandma Orr sewed it all together. What a blessing to have so many talented mothers in our lives. Thankyou Moms we love you, all your hard work and time that goes into all you do.

My precious beautiful Lydia is eight!.

Oh Christmas Tree

2010-12-18T10:19:00.000-08:00

Each year we take the kids out to cut down our Christmas tree. Snow can be so much fun when the sun is shining.

Our Christmas tree.

Tobogganing

2010-12-18T08:44:00.000-08:00

Tobogganing out at Grandma and Pa Orr's house was a new experience for Ammon. He was a little chilly after his wild ride behind the suburban.

But despite the cold everyone had a blast.

Growing

2010-12-18T08:21:00.000-08:00

Its not the best picture, but I love that her little baby tubby tummy is sticking out. Everything on a baby is cute.

cuddling with Daddy after work.

Matthew and Kathryn are determined to have her play with toys. I can't believe my little Abby is three months already. three months, three years, thirty years. It all goes way to fast. Enjoy every moment no matter how small.

Miscellaneous

2010-10-04T10:22:00.000-07:00

Our wonerfully happy to help babysitter, My Lydia.

Our Happy little baby.

So sleepy.

Abigail and Gabriel's blessing day.

2010-10-04T09:47:00.000-07:00

September 19th Abby and Gabe were given their names and blessings. Abigail was almost named Gabriel, pour Brennan was teased quite a bit. Abigail's beautiful dress was made by her Grandma and Nana in a day, it was pretty amazing. You can't really tell from these pictures, but it is a very beautiful dress. thankyou to my incredible moms, We love you and all your talents and willingness, you are amazing.

Proud Daddy

Our Happy, but sometimes crazy little family.

Abigail Lynn Orr

2010-10-04T08:25:00.000-07:00

Just a little tid bit about our labor story. Contractions started on Friday during Jarom's birthday party, but nothing really steady or strong. We got the birthday taken care of and Jarom was able to have a ton of fun with his buddy during the sleep over. Contractions didn't really pickup and get regular until 3:00 in the afternoon on Saturday. We arrived at the hospital just before 7:00 pm. The nurses moved very fast, thankfully, they said I had "the look". thank goodness for "the look"and the nurse that knows it. Abigail Lynn Orr was born at 7:13 pm she weighed 8 lbs 10 oz and measured 21 1/4 " long. She is perfect of course and everything went really well. We did end up with a little scare, at about 10:30 pm I started to bleed pretty heavy. Brennan was sent out with our new baby in his arms, and watched as nurses went in and out to help me. After all the helping ( felt like abuse ) a nurse took Abigail and told Brennan he needed to "go be with me". I think those words made him panic, He was sure I was dying. I suppose the potential was there, but all is well and we are doing great. By we I mean me. Brennan might take a few years to feel that I am fine and safe. But really we are all doing extremely well. Me, the kids and Brennan.
I have been greatly blessed with a healthy family, an extremely good baby, a husband who was able and willing to take a few weeks off work to help with the adjustments, ( and he was a huge help) and many beautiful gifts and delicious meals. thank you so very much to everyone. we love and appreciate you.

While garage saling Rachel found this beautiful cradle. Its been a wonderful gift, Abby's favorite place. She tolerates the rocking very well.

Kathryn is adjusting really well. A very happy big sister.

Abigail Lynn Orr , few hours old.

"2"

2010-07-18T20:44:00.000-07:00

This is a rare and precious picture. Kathryn hates pictures, and usually covers her face and yells " no way mom". I was shocked and so excited when she said "cheese" instead. Our beautiful little two year old. Happy Birthday my sweet baby girl. We have three birthdays all in a row on the 10,11,& 12Th of July, so we celebrated all together. Princesses, transformers and a pink piggy. twas a lot of fun.

Kathryn's pink pig cake.

Happy moments with Little cousins

2010-07-06T11:29:00.000-07:00

Kathryn and Sophie looking at a book together.

Fun with Cousins

2010-07-06T10:59:00.000-07:00

Who needs a playground when you have a lot of rocks.Miah tickling Sophie!

Sophie tickling Miah!.

Ammon, Miah, Tim, Brennan, Gracie, and Jarom played tag while we were at the park. It was a lot of fun to watch while the momma's visited with Grandma and pa Seely.

Cousins

Canada Day!.

2010-07-06T10:44:00.000-07:00

We didn't end up doing much on Canada Day, but we did go over to the Fort Museum for a short visit to watch the musical ride. The rest of the day was spent at home relaxing and playing with cousins and family. (The hands off to the side in this picture are Miah's, she's trying to lock them in, but it wouldn't work.)

We tryed to convince all the kids to were the flag as a cape. Grace was the only one willing to style it.
Most of the kidlets and an extra that wanted to be a part of the fun.

Part of the musical ride.

Emma and Sopie at the Fort.

Calgary Zoo

2010-07-06T10:29:00.000-07:00

Our family takes a trip to the zoo almost every year. This year was a ton of fun with lots of cousin. The whole gang.

"some of our beautiful girls"

best buds

The kids really enjoyed the new and improved dinosaurs this year. it was fun to watch them move and even more fun to watch the kids reactions.

Some of the dino's had controls.

Family Home Evening

2010-07-06T10:22:00.000-07:00

There's never a dull moment at the Orr house when it comes to family home evening. We were trying to play twister and it ended in a daddy pileup.

Kathryn's first ponytail.

2010-04-19T10:16:00.000-07:00

Daddy loves ponytails on his little ladies. Kathryn's hair was in her eye's so daddy asked if he could do her hair, and amazingly she let him. turned out really cute.

Aidan Bryant Creason

2010-04-19T10:03:00.000-07:00

Happy new little family. Mr. Cooleeo's first sun glasses. Picked by Brennan.

Stayed zonked out for the whole baby shower.

side profile

"Surprizes"

2010-04-13T12:58:00.000-07:00

The highlight of today was our ultrasound. It doesn't matter how many times you see them or how many different ultrasounds you have, its still just as incredible as the first. Our little one is healthy, with a strong heart and right on schedule. However, also just as shy and modest as our others. Legs crossed and all. We shall have to wait a little longer. aprx.22 weeks or so. gender known or not I feel an overwelming sense of gratitued today. We are very blessed.

Grandpa's 70th Birthday.

2010-04-11T20:28:00.000-07:00

We had a get together with all of Allan and Sharlene's posterity to celebrate Allan's 70th birthday. Really busy, but incredibly fun day. I'm not sure whether the petting zoo, swimming, or the meals and hanging out in between activities was the biggest hit, but all were thoroughly enjoyed. How ever it was a little tricky watching five little ones at a really busy pool, so there are no picture to show for that portion of the day, but here are a few of the petting zoo. Each of our kids had their favorites, but over all I think the bunnies ended up being malled the most. My favorite for appearance.

Out of all the animals Kathryn stayed by the chickens the longest, clucking joyfully in response. I think they had ten or eleven different kind of chickens.

She also really enjoyed playing with and pushing around the goats, until one of them backed her into a wall then she panicked.

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Matthew's favorite was the pink eyed Ginnie pig, ( ewww!, not a fan of pink eyed anything).

Elizabeth thought the Emu was really cool and it did make the coolest sound.

Lydia loved all the bunnies not one in particular.

Jarom's was the baby bunnies. They were pretty dang cute.

Our favorite baby bunny.

Occupied

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Brennan brought home a gift for the kids right before Easter, so its like Christmas at our house. Its been five days and I think its probably been over used already. Our day starts with breakfast( by force), then trampoline jumping. Brennan moved the tramp behind the garage so the kids didn't blow away on those windy days( there's a lot of those). Most days the kids have stayed out till lunch. I don't know haw they jump for so long. Oh to be little again!.

Coloring Eggs

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Silly Five dozen eggs! yikes!.

Kathryn was so funny. She wanted Daddy to take a picture of every egg she colored, but refused to give any sort of smile.

Egg coloring hands.

Fun at Grandma and Pa Orr's

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Easter Egg hunt. We forgot the kids baskets, so we improvised with buckets. the kid had so much fun for the five, ten minutes it lasted.

Happy little kael, sooo cute.
Kite flying with Daddy and Uncle Tim

The much enjoyed barrel swing.

16 weeks and counting( for a long time still).

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teensy weensy bit of Christmas

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I was feeling ambitious in November and started a project that was to large for the amount of time I had left, but it all worked out and the end product turned out really cute all thanx to my incredible mother in law who is always willing to help. Matthew's Christmas gift. (back of Quilt)

(front of quilt)
Matthew's Christmas PJs were superman and there was a cape on the back, so after my demonstration of how superman looks while he fly's Matthew posed. It was to funny to not post even though the picture was not in focus.

All the kidlets in their Christmas Pjs. wired up and excited for morning. L-R (Lydia, Kael, Matthew, Ileigh, Kathryn, Elizabeth, Jarom, & Addison. Believe it or not I was so busy helping kids and Laughing at their excitement that I completely forgot to take pictures on Christmas day. sad I know.

Christmas concert 2009

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Lydia got to be one of the angels for their Christmas concert nativity. She was excited, but they had to stand there for a really long time.

This was Elizabeth's first year for a school Christmas concert. She was super super excited and sang exceptionally, smiling the whole time. We didn't get any pictures of our handsome little Jarom that were in focus, but we did get lots of video.

OH, CHRISTMAS TREE!

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Excited Miah with her cute little tree.

Our Christmas tree.! We took the kids out to cut down a tree. A traditions we have had the past few years. However I was extremely cold when we got out there. We sat in the burb with the kids drinking hot chocolate, while our freezing men quickly picked a tree. Its a little charlie brownish, but none the less serves the same purpose and we had just as much fun decorating as we would have if it were a little fuller. Now my house feels Christmasy. I love Christmas trees.!

Santa Claus Parade 2009

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In Fort Macleod the Parades have always begin and ended with this man, our town cryer " Here it come folks, the parades a comin, here ye here ye". "there it goes, thats all there is, there aint no more". I must admit, old Mr heart is and always has been my favorite part of the parade. Parades will never be the same when hes gone. some of our frozen little people.

its just my opinion of course, but this has to be one of the most beautiful animals on earth. gotta love the socks.

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the Gads of 2009 What is a parade without a marching band

Jarom was so excited that he got to be in the parade this year, on the cub float. It was so cold, they all froze. He has decided that its not so much fun being in the parade.

Matthew's favorite float.

every kids favorite float, ( other than Matthew's) Santa Claus.

Favorites

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Some of my favorites from an experimentally fun day. I have come to the conclusion that wanting and moping over things you can't afford helps no one. So I am trying to develop a talent the Lord possibly my have blessed me with. "where there is a will there is a way", right?. Or "practise could possibly make perfect", or something like that.

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Irresistible chubby cheeks!.

This was my favorite of Miah.

she's so gorgious.

Kids!!

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So my kids were decorating for Halloween today and I told them No!. Its too early to decorate for Halloween, I told them they needed to wait. But, then I left them unattended for a few minutes. I guess that's what I get. However I was a little impressed.

Primary Activity

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We had the privilege of helping with a primary activity last Saturday, and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. The kids did crafts, and then split into groups and went around the Temple to different stations. I am pleased to say I did learn a few things.I love the big trees at the Temple.

Jarom and Addison, best buds.

Beautiful Lydia

This is one of the things that I learned. We were told a story about some pigeons that would sit on the Temple windows and poop all over the temple, they were loud and caused problems at the Temple. They were not aloud to poisen them, So the Temple workers prayed for an answer to the problem. Soon after two owls showed up and scared all the pigeons away. The owls have nested up in the windows, and have never left. They are the temple gards for pigeons. It was cool.

Kim, mine and Brennan's little group.

"Eight!"

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So my little man is eight. Its very strange to think that my baby is eight. How fast time fly's. Too bad it doesn't slow just a little through all the good, and joyous moments. I am grateful to be able to say I have an overflow of good and joyous memories over the last eight years, and wouldn't trade those years for anything. This day was a joyous memory. I love my little family. I am overwhelmingly pleased with your decision Jarom to be baptised. May you always see the Lords blessings in your life and be filled with the spirit and gratitude you feel today. I love you little man. Always and forever, Mom.

Helpers!

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Elizabeth wanted to help, by doing her sisters hair. Its a little off, but not bad for a first try on a wiggly baby early in the morning. Nice work Ellie.

Frst day of school

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My kids did not want pictures they were to excited to get to school. So I guess you take what you can get. Jaroms shirt he chose says " HOMEWORK kills trees, help stop the madness." He hates homework. Lyd's didn't care what she wore as long as it was a skirt. This was the best picture I got of Lyd's. She was in a really silly mood.

I asked her to open her eyes and quit squinting.

Mr coolio in his army pants. I had to tell a lame joke to get a smile out of him.

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Elizabeth loves flowers. she wondered around with everyone else and quietly picked all the different plants and flowers she could find.

Most of the beach was rocks, except for the small sandy spot where all the little ones played.

Best Buds. Jarom and Addison.

The kids discovered a toad. You should have seen the excitement. Rachel just had to take it home. She was so cute it was hilarious. We all had to convince Tim to let her have it.

More fun at the river.

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Tim and Kale

Miah and Kathryn

Ileigh was posing for her photo.

Brennan and Elizabeth were practicing to catch a fish with there sharpened stick. Each of the kids were taking turns, when it got to Matthew he took the stick and threw it in the river. and there ended the fishing. Ha Ha.

Orr Reunion

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Potato sack races.

Matthew has a fetish with zippers. What a cutie.
Brennan entertaining the kids with the water noodle.

It was 31 degrees. All three little pools and the big one were well used.

Katie was showing the other kids exactly how it should be done

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The bucking barrel was a big hit. Brennan & Dallin were incharge of the obsticle course. You had to go down 79 foot water slide, army crawl through the grass under a rope zig zag trail, summer salt up hill, get on a barrel and roll down the hill get into a pool and put on a pair of heavy water soaked clothes, then skip rope while eating dry soda crackers in your soaked clothes all while caring a water noodle. when you got to the finish line you had to get on your partners back and have a chicken fight with your water noodle. Last group standing won. It was a whole lot of fun to watch.

Sisters!. The Girls were very excited to wear lays. Each different family had a color.

Matthew thoroughly enjoyed the bucking horse.

Zoo!

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Yumm!

Fun at the play centre

The mamma Kangaroo and her three big babies

Also one of Kathryn's favorites of the day

End of a long hot six hours of walking at the zoo

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Kathryn's favorite sight. The fish!.

Mariah's idea of a cute family photo. It was fun.

Matthew could not get close enough to the elephants

I don't know what it was but this mother elephant looked so beautiful to me. I could have stood by her all day.

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Family Day at the ZOO!

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Prehistoric Park:

Matthew's reaction to every dinosaur, ( "Whooow!").
The kids favorite part of the prehistoric park was all the rocks and structures to climb on and hide in.

Kathryn liked this ride much better than the stroller.

ONE already!

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I know that each day passes as I crawl into bed, but I swear she grew up the day she turned one. I can't believe how fast the year has passed by. My little baby is ONE, and still incredibly cute. Happy Birthday baby Girl!, I love you.

CAKE!

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"K" its suppose to look off balance and crazy, but some how I made it look worse. Oh and the sticks are sparklers.

However strange it may have looked, the birthday girl enjoyed it anyway.

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Happy Icecream eater.

This old swing has seen a few generations. Its still one of the best swings ever.

Birthday gifts. She's in heaven and will be for many days to come.

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KISSES!

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This one looks almost painful.

Ellie, Miah, & Lyd's