Many of the ORH Family met in Tucson May 23-24 2008 for family fun and sharing. Shawn & Melanie Nielson had already left when the family picture was taken, perhaps a few more. What a great time to see everyone, share talents & participate in the Apple of Love, eat a yummy breakfast at the hotel, swim in the pool. We gathered at a near-by park for lunch, Grandma's birthday celebration and a baseball game. All 6 kids made it with their family that could and a good time was had by all.
Jordan with adorable Brycey
Zack sharing his skills w/Calvin on the Rip-Stick
Happy 79th Birthday celebration for precious Mother
This has been our entire family group since October 21, 2006. There are 11 grandchildren: Kyle born thirteen days after his Papa Bert's death in 1999. Thomas arrived in 2001, Daniel 2002, Abby 2003, Dallin 2004, Penny 2005, and FIVE boys in 2006: Carter, Bryce, Sam, Nathan & Evan.
Child #1: Nathan with our Sweet Shelly who has been family since Tara was tiny. She's my 5th daughter in many ways! Beautiful Abby is 5 and a Kindergartener in Cypress, TX...and just look at those twins (Evan w/Dad, Nathan w/Mom)! They're as adorable as they are energetic.
Child #2: Sanya married Calvin, her highschool sweetheart. Who would believe that they were the Homecoming King & Queen?!! The boys look like angels...just look at Daniel's face, Kyle the big brother & little Carter...there's my boys!
Child #3: Jordan is my miracle child...& he proved it by finding Tamra. She's one in a cajillion! What a happy family! Dallin is a thoughtful big brother or perhaps I should say older brother. Look at my Bryce, he could eat your lunch!
Child #4: Allison is my Great Adventurer! Jason--the man of her dreams hails from Down-Under and they have a most romantic story. Their current residence is Australia near Brisbane, and my (mainly American!) grandkids are chips off the ol' block... Thomas (Mamaw's big boy), Penny (last of the girls so far) & Sam (what a character)!
Child #5: Here's my Callie girl all grown up! Along with our handsome Mark they're like 2 peas in a pod! Both naturally happy, diligent in achieving goals and talented in many ways. Both attend Utah Valley University in Orem. Callie works with the Beehives & Mark with the Deacons. Awesome!
Child #6: And drumroll for Zack shown here in the only picture I can find. One of these days he'll stop working at Firestone long enough to let me take his senior picture. Oops, too late! Guess it will be the Missionary pose! He's my hard working boy!
And last but not least... Tara! This charmer keeps us smiling with her quick wit, beautiful voice, friendly smile and joy for life. She's sure to be Gilbert High School's winner of the 'Most Likely to Succeed Sophomore' award.
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What a fun time it was! I'm ready for next year.
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