Happy Birthday To You

SO. . . . My Sweet Ty Man's Birthday was on Saturday! When asked what he wanted, he thought, I'm gonna shoot big. He said I want to drive dad's GTX around town, thinking no way, and then said, how about if you ask him mom. So I did. Then early Saturday morning he heard the car start up and thought NO WAY, I just dreamed it snowed. He bounded up the stairs so fast and asked if I thought dad was serious. He was even more flabbergasted when dad told him that he could drive . . ALONE. .. this just didn't happen. I guess you can tell by the huge smile on Ty's face that this is probably the best birthday present he has ever received. I am so glad that they respect what took Joseph over 10 years in blood, sweat and tears to build.

Happy Birthday Dear Tyler

And of course we love THIS Angle! So of Course Tyler couldn't just ride in the car alot. He had to savor in it with 2 of his best friends. One of which, Hyrum Marchant is leaving on his mission this Wednesday to head to Australia. At the end of the day, after chirping the tires, and romping on the gas, several too many times, thinking they were outside of Joseph's earshot, they came home and Joseph said, "So Hyrum, what do you think about riding in a car that is about twice as old as you are?" Hyrum was quick to say,"I think that was the best day of my life!! Just wait Hyrum, just wait!

Happy Birthday to You!!

And then their is This Angle. Hold Her Steady. So. . . There is a missionary story that goes with this whole day. Honest! So you know he took a couple of his buddies is in the car with him for part of the day and and they said, "Hey Ty, maybe you will get called in the States and you can take your dad's car and it will attrack alot of interest and that will be the bait, which is alot of the battle right there, then all, when not all, but then for lack of another word all you and your compaion would have to do is teach them the Gospel and let the Spirit do the rest.

My Handsome Russell Son

This is my cute picture of Russell that I stole from somebody's facebook. I don't have as many pictures of him lately because he had major car problems and wasn't able to make it up to our Rains Reunion. This picture was taken on a day that he was having alot of fun with some of his friends, and I'm glad because he works. . . alot, as do most of my kids, who need a break sometimes. Love ya lots Russ.

Me and My Loves, Claire and Linus

OK, so we all weren't looking at the camera at the same time in any of the shots (me in this one, my bad), but hey, we at least were all in shot at the same time and that is what matters. I love my little sweeties so much. Have I said that before? Just in case I haven't, I am reiterating. I'm certain they are a handful for their momma, one is so smart and wants to spread her wings and the other also smart and wants to get around however he can and get into things. But Tan, being a great mom knows how to chase them around. It tires me just thinking about it. I guess that is why I don't have anything younger then a 12 year old who wears me out enough. Lots of Love to my Dollies though!

Me and My Linus Hangin' Out

It was so fun to steal some time with my cute baby before they went back to Logan after their triple vacation. He is so adorable and wanted to crawl around Grandma, and I just wanted to kiss his kissy cheeks. I was sad when the short time came for them to leave, and I always look forward to spending time with them again soon, I love them so much.

Playtime with Linus

 

The Many Faces of 2009 Rains' Reunion

Tyler after his collision with the Tree at the Reunion

We used Tyler as the test pilot on the Zip Line. Unfortunately he drug his bum on the middle and collided with a tree at the end. Needless to say the tree being a stationary object. . . won. But no worries, he was willing to go on it again once Richard had it fixed. Maddie was sitting on his lap and comforting him while waiting for dinner.

I Don't Want to take a NAP!!

I'm Camping and I'm Not Tired! I Don't Want to take a NAP! Who could argue with this adorable face? Why is it that when you are young you don't want to quit playing long enough to take a nap and when you grow up you are trying to find a few minutes long enough to sneak in a nap?