Kyle Adams Memorial Golf Tournament

A little over 3 years ago my 17 year old nephew Kyle Adams (#8 above) was killed in a auto accident. We were all devastated. He was a wonderful young man and we all miss him very much. Every year around this time there is a Kyle Adams Memorial Golf Tournament in remembrance of him. A lot of our family members got together a couple of weekends ago at my brother Kenny and his wife, Karen's (Kyle's parents) house to remember Kyle and to enjoy each others company. Kenny had a fish fry for all of us on Friday night out by the pool. The food was delicious. We had a surprise birthday/missionary farewell for my nephew Colson Healy. He will be entering the M.T.C. later this month. He will be serving in the Monterrey Mexico Mission. We're proud of you Colson! Saturday morning most of the men participated in the memorial golf tournament. My brother Kenny has a beautiful pool and the kids spent most of their time in it. Me and my boys went with Holly and the girls to the Kemah Boardwalk while the men golfed. We ate at an Aquarium Restaurant. (Cool!) Since we missed Cali's birthday a week earlier, she got to open her presents from Grandma and Grandpa. Later that day the kids had an Easter Egg hunt. On Sunday we all watched General Conference and had lunch and homemade ice cream (a General Conference family tradition) before we had to leave to come home. I wish we could have stayed longer! Thanks Kenny, Karen, and Kelley for having us and giving us all an opportunity to get together as a family to remember Kyle. We had a wonderful time!!

Easter Wishes!

I have a deep love for our Savior Jesus Christ and am eternally grateful for his atoning sacrifice. May we as Elder Holland states- Stand with Jesus Christ until the end as he stood by us.

San Antonio Tea Party with Glenn Beck!!

Glenn Beck announced a couple of days ago that he is going to be airing his T.V. show from the Tea Party in San Antonio on Wed. April 15th. I am so excited! I am planning on driving up and letting my voice be heard. Abraham Lincoln said it so well: "To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men."

Happy 2nd Birthday Cali!!

Happy Birthday Cali! You are such a cutie pie and a blessing to our family. We love you!!

Twilight DVD out this Friday at Midnight!!

Finally, this Friday night is the DVD release of Twilight. I'll be there for the excitement and to get my very own copy of "Twilight" that I can watch whenever I want. Some friends of mine are having a Twilight release party on Saturday and invited me. Should be fun. I can't wait!!!

Happy St. Patty's Day from Patty!!

Happy Birthday Joey!

Happy Birthday Joey! I couldn't have asked for a better husband for my daughter and father to my granddaughters. I really mean it! I hope you have a wonderful birthday. You're the Best!

Charlie Bit My Finger Again!!

A friend of mine sent this to me on Facebook. It is so cute! I thought I would share it with you.

I Joined the Gym!!

Last month I joined "Freedom Fitness" I figured since I usually just sleep in the car when the boys are in Seminary (6 a.m every weekday) that I might as well join a gym that is open that early in the morning and use that time wisely. I have been pretty faithful and have lost about 10 pounds so far. I am feeling stronger already. They have a 30 minute cardio circuit training program that I do every other day. They have this really neat Eliptical machine that I do the other days. I am so glad that I joined. It has really helped to motivate me to lose some weight and I feel much healthier!!

Mormon Messages on YouTube

I saw this on lds.org and thought it was really neat. The church has put short video clips on YouTube. What a wonderful way to introduce people to the gospel!

Barack Obama Promises to sign FOCA

Obama made a public announcement that he is going to sign the Freedom Of Choice Act, which will allow all types of abortions including partial birth abortions, also allowing babies who are born alive due to botched up late term abortions, to be set aside without any medical care or nourishment and left to die (most of these babies have no medical problems and most of the ones that do, have things like cleft palates, club feet, things that are correctable, still they are murdered in the most cruel and inhuman way. They feel everything that is happening to them. There is more mercy for dogs that are put to sleep) This Bill also will make it mandatory for doctors and nurses to perform this murderous act even if they do not want to do so. This act also allows under age teens to have an abortion, even partial birth abortions, without parental consent.

Catholic Bishops have pleaded with Obama not to go ahead with this horrible murder of innocent babies. They have also told Obama that if he persists in signing this Bill which would require even Catholic Hospitals to perform these acts of murder, they will have no choice but to close all Catholic Hospitals. Please let us join with these courageous Bishops who will go to any length to change Obama's mind. Please take a minute to sign this statement and let our voices be heard.

"Glen Beck on Fox News"

I love Glenn Beck. I used to watch him on HNN but am so excited he is on Fox News now. Last week was his first week on Fox. I have my DVR set to tape it everyday at 4:00 and watch it later that evening when I get a chance. I am sort of a political junkie and he keeps me up with all the latest things that are happening. When I first started watching him I thought he was a little strange but he has grown on me. He has a DVD called "Glenn Beck, An Unlikely Mormon." My sister Cindy posted about it the other day. She says it is really good. I think I will get a copy. Anyways, check him out on Fox News!!

Glenn’s First Week Reflections!

by FOX News Crews

From inauguration 2009 to the Gitmo controversy, Glenn’s first week has been a busy one! We ask him firsthand how it was! Plus, go backstage to find out how Glenn’s liking his new home here at FOX!

Don’t miss “Glenn Beck” weeknights at 5p et! 4p Central

For more from Glenn click here!

Happy "17th" Birthday Austin!

I can't believe it has been "17" years
You are a wonderful son!

We Love you Austin!!!

Bathtub Fun!

When the kids were down for Christmas, Aubrey and Ella enjoyed a bubble bath in our whirlpool tub. The dog that Aubrey is holding was Aunt Tara's when she was there age. He has held up pretty good over the years!Aubrey wanting her 2 front teeth for Christmas and Ella with her bubble hat.

Pictures of Holly's Family!

My daughter, Holly and her family took some wonderful family pictures the other day. I just wanted to share them with you! Aren't they a beautiful family?

Christmas Fun with the Grandkids!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Merry Christmas

Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.
~Laura Ingalls Wilder~

Happy 5th Birthday Ella!
We Love You!!

Christmas Decorations!

I've been busy decorating for Christmas.
Below are some pictures we took of this years decor.

Coming Soon: Our Christmas Yard Decorations

Family for Thanksgiving!

Warning: This is a pretty lengthy post. I think that's why it probably has taken me so long to do. Here is a little bit of what we did during our Thanksgiving Holiday.

New Puppy!
My daughter Tara brought us an early Christmas present for the boys. He is a really cute 9 weeks old Maltese. We all decided the perfect name for him would be "Bowser"

Thanksgiving Morning Chilling out and Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Aubrey, Ella and Cali watching the parade!Holly, Me and Tara sportin our Twilight shirts!

Thanksgiving at Grandma and Grandpa Adams
Cute little Cali!

The kids had a fun time picking oranges from Great Grandma and Grandpa's TreeHere's Ella enjoying an orangeAustin, Aubrey and EllaTara, Holly, Ella and RickMe and Tara!Grandma Adams (my mom)

Cindy, Libby, Chrystina, Bryan and Brock

Uncle Jerry, Mark and Jaycee

Lot's of Cousins!!

Off to the Mall for the Girls to Ride the Carousel and See the Polar Express Train!Then off to Play some Tennis!

Dining at One of our Favorite Mexican Food Restaurants: "Kikos"I have sooo much to be Thankful for!
I am very Thankful that my family was able to be together and I look forward to our visit at Christmas as well!!