Sunday, July 26, 2009

Vegas FUN


Anyone recongnize this missionary stud we ran into in Vegas?!

Saturday, July 25, 2009


Hi, Everybody, we thought we would let you know that we are having a.............................GIRL. We are so excited to start our own little family. Our due date is November 26th..

Friday, July 17, 2009

4th of July Parade at Brent and Linells

Aunt Teresa brought flags and fun pinwheels. Here is a picture of Makenna and Doni.
It is a tradition that we do "Every Year" or so say my kids. This is the second year. So Brent and Linell you have to keep it up. Thank you for putting it on for us and for organizing the barbque afterwards. We appreciate the memories we are making "Every Year" at your house on the 4th of July!

Waiting for the parade to start.

The Little girls
The Older GirlsThe Boys
Annie and Olivia

Saturday, June 06, 2009






hiking, being a goof and staring out the window to wait for his Dad to come home from work. Emmitt is all boy and is loving his summer and so am I. He is always doing something that makes me laugh or want to barf like bringing me a dead rat and being quite proud of himself for finding a kitten yuck! Or telling the cashier at Wal-mart that she is stinky, well she was but I wasnt going to say it. Maybe I should work on my honesty, just not sure I am cute enough to pull it off like he did. He has also tooken up shoplifting as a hobby and came out of K-mart with some make up, only he got the wrong color I will have to work on that. Any ways thats my life and it all revolves around my little man. He is one crazy dude and I love it.
Love you all and hope to see you soon
Laura and Emmitt

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

We saw our little one yesterday

We got to see our little baby yesterday and we found out we are having another little girl. We are very excited. She looked very healthy. And she is right on track - our due date is still October 22nd. So we are half way there. Yea!!!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

And then there were four...

Hey everyone! Im sure most of you know that Ryan and I are expecting our second baby due October 5th, and we found out today what we are having.....




























































A BOY!!!
We are so excited and are definately blessed to have another addition to our family. We saw our cute little baby sucking his thumb already! He is 14 ounces, really healthy, and photogenic as the ultrasound tech would say! We are happy to be here in missouri and tucker definately loves seeing his "papa" and "grammy" as often as he gets to. I am still gettin used to all of the storms you guys have here in missouri but hopefully i will get over it! Anyway, love all of you and hopefully there will be a birthday dinner sometime soon! Take care.
-Lizzie

In case anyone forgot what we look like...


Can you believe Eliza will be 2 in July?

We love you all! Come see us this Summer,...or maybe some of you should get married, then we HAVE to come to Missouri :)
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Baby's First Picture






Bradly and I are very excited about it. Our baby due December 2nd, but doctor told us that i might deliver 2 days earlier then my due date, so it might be November baby....:). we are excited to start our new family together...Life is just great for us...

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Sydnie's Graduation

FYI - If some of you didn't know, Sydnie's graduation was postponed due to damage from the storm on Friday. The High School was missing some roof, electricity, and had 3 inches of water on the floor :(

The good news is Sydnie still gets to graduate. Graduation is now set for Wednesday, May 13, at 7:30 pm in the SBU chapel in Bolivar, MO.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Happy Cinco de Mayo


go to www.mabeljoy.blogspot.com for more pictures of Mabel
and go to www.webelieveinmiracles.blogspot.com for pictures of Fred's Marathon

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Softball

Here are some pictures of Wes, Ryan, and Matt at the softball games. They sure enjoy being able to hang out together and play outside each week!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Prom



Shanell the Missionary





Shanell left last Wednesday and is loving the MTC!

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Easter







Here are a few Easter pictures! Happy Easter everyone!














Thursday, April 09, 2009

Joey Mortensen

By now I think everyone knows that our crazy, loving cousin, Joey Mortensen has Pancreatic Cancer. He and Vanessa have set up a web page so we can keep up with his treatments and send and read messages from them and all that love them....I thought I would pass it along to anyone that wants it..(It is nice to be able to laugh amongs the very big tears)

carepages.com you have to sign in and get a password then search for joeymortensen.....

send them your stories and your love and prayers....

I say this all the time....I am so very thankful to be apart of the best family and to know and love you all!!!!

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right and pray for the ones who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy; they just promised that it would be worth it
Rex, I just wanted you to know how much I love you and how proud I am of you.... for all you have had to go through this past year. I am humbled at your example, your patients, and your ability to not speak unkindly of anyone. You have shown our family true Christlike behavior. At times that has been seen by some of us as weakness. You have many strengths. I am grateful for your testimony of the Gospel, for the way that you honor your priesthood, your priesthood duties and the service you give to others. You have a great love for the Savior, for your Children and for your Family. Take comfort in the Atonement. Know that Heavenly Father KNOWS you and LOVES you. He knows ALL. He knows the truth as do those that know you and love you.
Love you Rex

Thursday, March 26, 2009

1000 days and counting!!


Hey everyone... I just want to let you know that Ryan and I have been married for 1000 days now! I know its kind of random, but I am excited! I think thats a big number! Ryan is more than I could have ever asked for, and I love him more than ever. Thanks Ryan for an amazing 1000 days and I can't wait for a million more! <3