Happy Mother's Day/ Jed's First Birthday!

We had a combined celebration for Mother's day and for Jed's upcoming 1st birthday. It is hard to believe that Jed has been a part of our lives for so long. Yet, it is also hard to remember life without him. We are thankful for him and we are also thankful for a wonderful mother who has always been there for us! Happy Mother's day Mom! WE LOVE YOU!

7th Annual Potlicker Potluck

It is hard to believe that Dad has been gone 7 years already. We gathered for our annual Potlicker Potluck Sun. March 29 at Tom and Jenni's. Here are a few fun shots of Dad and then some pictures from the dinner.

Christmas with the Thomases 2008

Is this a great looking bunch or what?

So, can you believe all 10 brothers and sisters and Mom were at Andrew Smart's missionary farewell at the same time?! (It makes me miss Dad!) We had to document it. This doesn't happen very often. A great looking bunch of people, I might add!


Here is Mom with her three handsome sons.



I thought I would also post this picture of Ed and Janelle Martin and their children at the Reno Temple. They were sealed there that day. This picture isn't the greatest. Kayden isn't even looking so if someone has a better one, send it to me and I will post it.

Happy Birthday Sam

We had a small birthday party for Sam. What a great guy!! Hope your birthday was great!

Happy Birthday MOM!

Everyone had a terrific time when we got together Sat. night to celebrate our dear mom's birthday. 78 years young!

Mom's Sayings

In honor of Mom on her 78th birthday, here are some sayings of Mom that Karen, Jenni, Viv, and I wrote down a long time ago and I thought I would put them on the blog. Let me know if you think of others!

"Oh my poor darlin'"

"a little drink of juice"

"BACK, BACK!" (referring to your hair)

"a little bite to eat"

"are you regular?"

"Do we need to have a prayer?"

"Let's start over."

"My mother used to say, if you can say something nice, don't say it at all."

"Rise and shine, kids."


"This is the day the Lord hath made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it."

"Save some for Dad's lunch."


Things that are unique to Mom:
tapping drink and staring out
jumping up and saying, "Let's go!"

Sewing costumes on the way to CA and weddings.
candy machine with her thumbs
Kitty cat with her hands
cutting her Relief Society treat into 10 pieces
Constitution Day birthday

recycled b-day signs and wrapping paper
programs and singing lessons

Rainbows