....more Irish Roots!!

I was so excited to marry into a Irish family...thrilled I still had a Irish last name....Doyle to Dougherty wasn't a hard transition:) Have to make mention of my awesome father-in-law(Papa) and his Father(Poppy). Wonderful men and great examples of the Irish Heritage.

Cool "Irish" family history...

As the month of March comes to a close....we can't bring on April w/o
talking about our Irish roots. When visitng Grandma and Grandpa Doyle's house as a young girl we wouldn't leave w/o my grandpa Doyle talking about the good'o Irish heritage. I'm so thankful for my Irish roots. Now that both my grandparents are gone...their legacy will live on forever. We are thankful for the good memories. The boys love hearing about the boxing stories of the Doyle brothers.

When I think of St. Patrick's Day or the word "Irish" I always think about my dad.....on the back of his fighting robe was a huge four leaf clover. To the family members who fought for our freedom...for the people who have made our lives easier....for the memories that will be with me and my family forever.

Good times in Southern Utah this past week.

ahhh.....loving this sunshine. We had a fun week last week. We went to Snow Canyon over the weekend....enjoyed hiking and playing in the sand.

Michael and Trav Jr. participated in a Stake Road show......Heroes of the Book of Mormon!!

Tanner enjoyed painting his pine wood derby car.......his last one!!

Travis had his first all-star basketball game.

Aiden loves to wrestle....

We had a busy St. Patrick's Day - actually my nephews birthday. Had fun making sugar cookies and talking about our Irish Roots!!

...more Snow Canyon pics!!

Tanner & Me

Michael, Kadin, & Travis

Dad and Aiden

M.D............Michael

Snow Canyon

Tanner, Zach, Caleb, Michael, Jake and Travis

Caleb and Michael

Road show....Michael and Travis were TRUE Warriors.....

After the 4th ward roadshow....the costumes didn't stay on for long

Fun watching Damon & the Cougars

Cheering for Damon, Kadin(16), Jake(14),Michael(12), Travis Jr.,(13) & Zach(12)

The Big Stud...DAMON#7

Caleb, Samson, Jake & Trav

Grandma & Grandpa doing what they do BEST - Cheering for the grandkids!!!

Fun in Vegas...

After the play and dance review, Friday. We woke up early Saturday and hit my nephews Lacross tournament in Las Vegas - just about 2 hours from our house!!

The boy cousins growing up fast...picking up where they left off last visit.

Me, Tanner(10) & Samson(10) - These two boys are the closest cousins in age on the Doyle Side of the family.

Ice-cream with Grandma & Grandpa...

After the play we headed to a Dance Review.....

Kinley with Grandma & Grandpa...

Kamrin (8)

Kinley(5)

Kadin(16)
All my nieces were awesome - so fun to wacth, not to mention beautiful!!!

Grandma & Grandpa Come to visit...

Caleb (my sisters 5th grader) was also in the play. It was fun to see the cousins perform!!

Grandma & Grandpa came to visit and were able to see the play with the rest of the BUNCH!!

Jake, Trav, Zach, Grandma Carolyn and me at the play....

"PINOCCHIO"

Michael tried out for the play Pinocchio and made it. There were 6 main parts - They were Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket, Blue Fairy, Fox, Cat and Candlewick. Michael was candlewick and the part fit him perfect. It was such a cute play and very touching. Michael worked hard memorizing his lines. Great work, Michael!!! We loved it!!

February Fun....

Tanner and Michael's Basketball season ended....

Travis tried out for the Border league(basketball) and made it...

Aiden started wrestling...

Michael signed up for baseball...

Tanner turned 10 and is a Webelo in cub scouts

Michael was ordained a deacon and passes that sacrament with Trav Jr.....goes to YM

Michael qualified for regionals for the History Fair...

.....catching up. Well, my hubby turned 37 last Friday. We celebrated by taking the boys to Richfield(SVC) where the Enterprise Boys and girls varsity basketball played for state playoffs. Watched a bunch of basketball for three days. The boys spent time swimming in the hotel pool. Trav choose to go out for all-you can eat Sushi for his Birthday dinner. Enjoyed spending a long weekend with Trav and the boys...good memories for SURE!!!

Also, click on the link below. My Husband has takin up playing the piano. Who would of ever guessed? Anyways, hope you can hear him playing...the boys were being BOYS in the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-SxrVcNwKQ

Fun In Richfield, Utah

Aiden and Trav @ the hotel in Richfield...

Aiden wrestling....

Aiden .....

Happy 37th Trav!!!

Michael and some friends qualified for regionals in St George for their History Project....How Barbie Changed the World!!!

Michael and Jake getting some reading in on our road trip to STATE!!!

Trav and Zach getting some REST!!!

Break for Pizza during games....