School Days

I can't believe that time has gone by so fast. My kids started school and we are trying to get back into the schedule of getting up early and getting everyone out the door. I just wanted to post last years school pictures and then this years school pictures. Oh they grow up so fast.

This was a picture from last year.

I am afraid of my shadow!

Our little Mallory is so aware of the world around her. She notices everything! And with this she also askes many questions. The other night I put her to bed and she started to cry. Like really hard! I ran to her room and she kept saying "I am scared! Monster in my bed!" I assured her that there was no monster in her room. She still continued to cry so I decided to turn off the light and then asked her again. "What are you scared of?" She was sitting up in her bed and she looked over her shoulder and there was her SHADOW! She had this horrible look on her face and was shaking. I decided to move the night light across to the otherside of the room. This helped for that night, however the next day we went to the grocery store and as I got her out of the car and stood her on the ground she started to scream. "My shadow, I am scared!" Well, we had to run into the store so that it would not get us :0) Then for the next two days she ran around the house crying because her shadow is going to get her. It has been a new thing at our house. We have never had any of our children be afraid of their shadow. Oh, how funny and different they all are!!

HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY SHELBY!

I was sitting this morning reflecting on my life and how much the Lord has blessed me. I was truely blessed 15 years ago when I married my sweetheart Shane. Then the Lord blessed us with a beautiful red headed little girl. She changed our lives forever (for the better of course!). Today that little girl is now 13! It is so crazy to me that she is that old. A TEENAGER! I am so proud of her and she is growing up to be such a beautiful young women. She is a great example to her siblings and those around her. She bringings us lots of happiness and joy. The Lord has also blessed us with 5 other beautiful children. Time goes by so fast and I know that it will be just around the corner when Tessa is 13. But for now I am going to try and sit back and enjoy all those little moments I can get. Shelby, I love you and I want you to know that you are so special to your Dad & I. We love you and are so proud of you! Happy Birthday :0)
Love Mom

Setting Dad's Headstone!

Thank you Uncle Bill & Tyson for all your work, It is so beautiful!

The Fourth Of July in Eagar!



Well, we just got home from our trip to Grandma Elda's home for the 4th of July. The weather was so awesome. It would sprinkle a little and then it would be so nice the rest of the day. Tyson and April camped in Grandma's yard and he had it set up under the big pine and aspen trees. We ate all of our meals out under those trees and visited. It was so wonderful. We also got my dad's headstone set. It has been three years since dad left us and we have just not gotten his headstone done. But it is done and it looks so good. It was a little hard for me to be there. I miss him so much. It is a little hard to go home and see the home that you were raised in and not be able to go there. We had a BBQ at Uncle Bill and Aunt Marion's home and that was nice. They are so good to us and just let us invade their home. We also had the Anway family reunion at Aunt Brenda's home. My cousins Dusty and Stephanie were in charge. It was lots of fun. The kids played games and got wet. It was just such a nice weekend and we had so much fun visiting with family and friends. Here are a few pictures of this weekend :0)

Love Becky

Memories of Papa John

I have been thinking alot lately about my dad and how much I miss him. Tomorrow it will be three years since he passed on. I have often wished that I could turn back time and tell him that I love him again. I remember leaving Jonna's house the day before he died and I didn't take the time to wrap my arms around him and tell him that I loved him. I sit and replay in my mind that day at the hospital and how emotional it was for all of us (especially my mom). I know she misses him too!

Anyways I just want to post the poem that I wrote for his funeral program. I know that it is not the best written poem ever, but I prayed that day to my Father in Heaven that he would help me to write what was in my heart. I will always be grateful to Heavenly Father for sending me to earth to be raised by such wonderful parents. My mom & dad did everything they could so raise us in righteousness and to show us unconditional love. I just hope that I can live my life the way my father lived his. He truly was a man with a huge heart. He loved everyone, no matter what! He never judged anyone and welcomed everyone into our home. He would give you the shirt off his back and a meal to fill your belly. He loved to serve and was always so happy! I want to be just like my dad and I wish the world could be more like him too! I love you Dad!

What Is Heaven Like?

I often wonder what Heaven is like.

I wonder what I'll see.

Is it like the wind in your hair as you ride a bike?

Or the sound of the water in the sea.

Is it like the love in a child's eye?

Or the sight of a Christmas Tree?

Or maybe the smell of homemade apple pie?

Oh, how wonderful that will be?

You see that through the years I have seen

Little glimpses of Heaven

in the eyes of someone dear to me.

You see this someone is my Dad

and I'll tell you what I've seen.

Heaven is like long talks with dear friends.

And doing Missionary work.

Heaven is a listening ear to get you through the day

And singing funny songs that you will never forget.

Heaven is sweet little treats he gave to all the kids

And going for a ride on the mountain

just to see what we could see.

Heaven is like going fishing and bringing home a feast.

And going camping up on the hill come rain or shine.

Heaven is playing a card game

And swimming in Pete's Flume

Heaven is being pushed in the tire swing

so high you could touch the sky

And going to family reunions

to catch up on family ties.

Heaven was coming home and seeing his smile

And always getting a bear hug.

Heaven was the quality time we all had with our Dad

And all the homemade Christmas presents

he would make inside his shed.

Heaven is like the smile on his face

as he held each new grandchild.

And Oh how proud he is of all these little ones

who call him "Papa John"

Heaven is the Love for my mom

And the Love she has for him.

His gentle touch and the love in his eyes,

has helped me through my life. And even though he went to Heaven

I know that if we try to be a little like by Dad;

we will see little glimpses of Heaven in our eyes.

I know that I will miss my Dad, but I can't wait to see

that glimpse of Heaven in his eyes as he will someday greet me.

I love you Dad!

Love,

Becky

Wow, where is the time?

I know I have not blogged for a few weeks, but I have been busy getting kids done with school! Today is the last day! I really don't know if I am excited or dreading the fact that we really don't have anything planned for the summer besides a few family reunions and lots of swim days. Hopefully my neighbor Nancy doesn't get too sick of us using her pool! Well, the kids did really well is school is year. Shelby and Conner both made the honor roll. Kara received a few award, one was for perfect attendance! She is also going to do a few weeks of summer school. Her teacher asked the class if there was anyone who would be interested in doing summer school and yes her hand went straight up! She loves school! So anyways that is about all that is going on in our lives. Just trying to keep the fort upright! Hope all is well with everyone!
Love
Becky Randall