Grandparents Day at Rebekah's swim class

Yesterday we went to Rebekah's swim class to see her swim. She is such a natural in the water. She wears her spedo and goggles and she looks adorable. She takes after her grandparents and of course her father as we all swam competitively. LOL

Easter 2011

Disneyland and Rebekah

Last week Mike and I took Rebekah to Disneyland. It was sooooooo crowded but we had a great time anyway. Rebekah loved going on It's a Small World. She bounced to the music and patted our legs to the tune. So cute!

All the way from China

Kim and Brandon haven't had a photo taken since their wedding.
Look at happy Carter! Below Carter is saying a prayer or something!!!

Kim, Brandon and family all live in China. She had some photos taken by a friend. I think they are pretty cute and wanted to share.

Happy Halloween

Friday night we went to Trunk or Treat with Rebekah. Of course, she didn't care a bit that we were there but I wanted to see her in her Lady Bug costume that Uncle Jeff & Aunt Amy gave her. She was a pro at it too. She literally ran from car to car. I am sharing some cute photos.

My Grandsons in China had their own Halloween party on Friday. They had about 20 children show up and they decorated cookies and played Halloween games. They had a blast. The security guards at their complex were quite shaken up by the whole event. They wanted to know what was taking place and what they would do. It all ended up fine.

A Few Summer photos

Kim holding Rebekah. Rebekah is shy because she hasn't seen Aunt Kim for awhile
Mason who is a big 8 1/2 year old
Isaac and Mason in the jumper we got for Isaac's 3rd birthday. Carter was sick :(

This summer I really did a horrible job in remembering to take photos so that we can look back at all the fun we all had. I am mad at myself.
So here are the only ones that I managed to take.

Our little angel

Today Rebekah came over in this adorable little dress that Auntie Kim brought her from China. I had to share how cute she looks in it.

Our missionary is home

Sean arrived home last night at 5 pm. The family was gathered at the bottom of the escalator at the John Wayne Airport and waited for what seem like forever. Little did we know that he was taking his time preparing himself for his return to normal life. We had the camera ready and we were holding up posters saying Welcome Home Elder Dailey. (We actually used the same ones for Patrick's return). Some people would say to us "he's coming" so we knew that he was actually on the plane.
I saw a missionary coming down the escalator. I knew this because of the suit and the name badge but I looked at him and said "but that is not Sean." When he was half way down we realized that it was Sean. He had a fake mustache on so we didn't recognize him. Then we busted up laughing. It was so funny.
Patrick got the first hug, I got the second. I didn't mind though. It's in those moments that I know that they really do love each other.
I am so happy to have Sean back home. He has changed so much. He said that he can't wait to get everything organized in his room. Isn't this a mother's dream? I love you Sean.
Welcome Home!

Elder Dailey is Home!

Grandma and Elder Dailey at the OC Airport

The first Elder Dailey made it home safe and sound. It was a very long day for him with all of his travels. He was up at 5 am and they left for the airport by 7. The flight was a grueling 10 1/2 hours long. He arrived in Atlanta, Georgia where he went through customs and had a 4 hour lay over. Then he boarded a flight to OC and arrived at 9:05. He was greeted by his 2 brothers, mom and dad and 1 grandma. Then we headed over to wait for his luggage and then on to the church building to meet with President Parker.
We heard from a very sweet, humble missionary who had many experiences that changed his life. He was so sad to have left England.
President Parker had all of us there share the blessings we received from his service and thoughts we had. It was a great evening.
We are so happy to have him home. He is trying to adjust to a non-missionary life and being in California and we are adjusting to having someone else in the house again. LOL

Rebekah gets her first major "Ouchie"

Yesterday BobbiAnn took Rebekah to the park and they were walking along hand in hand but Rebekah tripped and this is what happened :-( Ouch!

31 Days and counting

Sean will be home on June 9, 2010. Where have these 2 years gone? Sean has had so many incredible experiences on his mission so far. He promises he will tell us many stories that will be unbelievable but true. He has learned so much and his testimony has grown to great heights. Sometimes I wonder where he comes from. Is he really my child? LOL
I am so excited to see my boys, I mean my men again.
Only 31 days to go.

Elder Dailey comes home soon.

As his mission is nearly coming to a close we are excited and sad all at the same time. I know that he has the same feelings. We love receiving his emails showing us his growth, testimony and love for the gospel. He loves his mission and loves the people in England. He also loves his mission president (I am so grateful for this). We have loved hearing from those that he has touched on his mission. Having him serve has touched and blessed our lives so much. We look forward to his homecoming but will miss the blessings we receive from his service.
HE WILL BE HOME IN 32 DAYS AND COUNTING!

EASTER

Isn't her dress so cute!
Rebekah being a little camera shy.
She is watching Daddy hide the eggs.

We had fun watching Rebekah hunt for Easter eggs. She was a little overwhelmed at first but soon figured out what was happening. She kept trying to watch her Daddy hide the eggs wondering what he was doing.
Jeff had his own little hunt for eggs as well. Each year we usually go to Aunt Michelle's where she has a egg hunt for the adults. Jeff was sad that he would miss it this year since we weren't going there. So I hid some eggs for him as well. He loved it. Too bad I forgot to take a picture.

Elder Dailey has a baptism.

Companion, Steve and Elder Dailey
Elder Dailey and his former companion


We are so happy for Sean. All of his frustrations with being transferred have paid off. He found out why he was transferred to Mankato. It was to baptize Steve. He said that everything he has done on his mission has been worth it because of Steve. We love him so much and we are so proud of our missionaries.

Someone has a birthday

Rebekah has had her 1st birthday. I can't believe how fast this year has gone by. She truly is growing up so fast. We celebrated her birthday at a party at Chris & BobbiAnn's house. She was a little under the weather as she was cutting new teeth. That is so not fair on your birthday!