Bountiful Burn Out!

Tonight we attended the Bountiful Rotary Coats For Kids Burnout!  It was fun to see cars and trucks attempt to lay down the rubber on the road.  

I even remembered to get a photo of me and my hubby!

 Some gave it a good try but were only marginally successful.

Others, like Scott Bradshaw, made a moderate amount of smoke.

Then there was the Utah Highway Patrol car--complete with Magnaflow exhaust and cold air intake!  It was a crowd favorite!

But my favorite was the red smokin truck!  I think they spray painted their tires to get the red smoke.  It was awesome!  After the burnout we caught up with Katie, Taylor, and Mark.  Mark was sporting his attractive vest and ID--doesn't he look official?  This was the first year Katie was allowed "behind the lines".  Guess Daddy gave in to his little princess, Taylor!  Zac was much too busy with Uncle Scott to be bothered with a picture.

Katie, Taylor, Mark Bradshaw

Tina was able to get the night off and join in the fun with her family!  

The Everett's
Tina, Alex, Rick
Ashton and Shyann

After the burnout Kevin and I walked down Main Street and admired all the cool looking cars.  Can't wait for the car show at the park tomorrow!

The Blessing of Taylor Lyn Bradshaw

Today, Sunday, May 6, 2012, was a crisp, clear beautiful sunny day.  A perfect day to bless a beautiful baby girl!  Taylor Lyn Bradshaw was blessed by her father Mark today.  The circle of Priesthood holders present for this special occasion was so large I wondered if every man would actually be able to participate. It is such a wonderful problem to have!


This event was weeks in the planning.  First was the finding of the dress!  A princess needs a proper gown.  It was long, white, and very lacy.  Then there was the bow, "ruffle bum", and satin slippers.  Finally there was the bracelet, blinkie with bling and the matching binkie clip.  Katie and I spent several days compiling this ensemble!  Then there was the photo shoot!  Every event needs its pictures to secure it in your memory! What a beautiful little girl Taylor is!

Taylor's Blessing Dress

You can't have a party without cake--so what better for a blessing day than a diaper cake complete with all the essentials needed for a princess!

Since we would be celebrating in the backyard we made tissue pom poms to decorate the area!

And we spent several days trying new food ideas.  Here are the cake pops we made--they disappeared quickly and were a real party hit!

We even had a fruit baby!  It was darling and delicious on a warm spring day!

After sharing a delicious meal with family and friends it was time for the photos to be taken!  Everyone protests a bit but when all is said and done--the photos are what make the events a memory!

Taylor and Katie with Great-grandpa and Great-grandma Olsen

The Bradshaw Clan

Posing with Dad, the great-grandparents Groen,and  Bradshaw and Papa Bradshaw

The men in Taylor's life!

Three generations:  Papa, Dad, Taylor

A photo with Grandma and Grandpa Robins

The Robins' Relatives

Kirk Tidwell family

Four Generations:  Grandma Robins, Great-grandma and Great-grandpa Olsen, Mom and Taylor

The Everett Family

The Bradshaw family with Oma and Papa Bradshaw

Two sisters, two babies, two cousins!

It was a picture perfect blessing day!

Alex 's Blessing Day

Today, Sunday, March 4, 2012, was the blessing day of Alex Porter Everett.  He was blessed by his father, Richard Wade Everett.  Alex is our third grandson and the third child of Rick and Tina Everett.

Blessing Announcement

Alex Porter Everett was blessed by his father, Richard Wade Everett.  He was dressed in a white knit outfit.  He was a calm, content little boy during his blessing.  After sacrament meeting, family and friends came to our home for a celebration of this wonderful occasion.

Alex in his blessing outfit.

The Rick Everett Family
Tina, Ashton, Alex, Rick, Shyann

Little baby Alex was surrounded by loving family and friends.  It was so fun to gather, talk, laugh, eat, and share memories together.  Alex seemed to enjoy being the center of attention!  He was calm, alert, and didn't seem to mind being held by anyone and everyone who came! 

Lots of Cousins
MaKenna (MIchelle's roommate), Michelle Belliston,
Jeremy, Amber, Ammon, and Jake Olsen

Grandpa and Grandma Everett

Aunt Katie and Uncle Mark Bradshaw

The Kirk Tidwell Family
Jamison, Reagan, Kirk, Stratton, Heidi, McKinley, Kennedy

Tim and Tay Olsen

Aunt LeeAnn Robins

Aunt Nancy and Matt Thomas

Grandma and Grandpa Robins

We took the opportunity to get the cherished four generation photo.  We are so lucky to live close to family and be able share these special memories.

Four Generations!
Grandma Robins, Great-grandpa Olsen, Alex, Mom, Great-grandma Olsen

Happy Halloween Haunting!

What fun I had seeing the many ghosts, witches and goblins that came trick or treating on Halloween. About 8 p.m. I was greeted by a beautiful princess, Shyann and Ashton, her brave dragon. They were all smiles and eager to explore "Grandma's treat cauldron". We took pictures of the duo, heard all about their adventures trick or treating Main Street in Bountiful, and then enjoyed some Halloween pie--double cream blueberry! As Princess Shy put it--"it was really yummy!

I am so grateful to live close to our family so we can share these precious moments!