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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Crafton/Franks reunion 2010

..last Thursday we jumped in the van and headed to Salt Lake for the Crafton/Franks reunion. My mother-in-laws maiden name is Crafton and her mother's(Gram) maiden name was Franks. My mother in law was the oldest of four children and she went on to have 7 children of her own. The Crafton crew are a very fun bunch...always smiling...always have something funny to share or tell and have some very strong roots. We are so lucky to be part of that family tree and share of the blessings that come from such a beautiful family. We are gratfeful for Nana & Papa who made the long flight out from Iowa and others who traveled long distances to make those memories special.

Thursday we were able to catch up with Nana's brother who flew in from New Hampshire

Friday we had lunch with Nana & Papa, Uncle Kelly and Gram...later we went to Jayden's baseball game and hit a late movie.

Saturday was the big reunion....the kids had a blast with their cousins playing baseball at the park, learning about family history and later playing volleyball and swimming back at Gram's house...Travis Jr., Michael, Leah, Joseph, Tanner, Heidi and Jayden ended up spending the night at Gram's with Nana, Papa and Uncle Kelly.

Sunday we were able to attend church with a crew of family and then headed back to Southern Uath. SOOO fun!!


2 comments:

Angela Dougherty said...

That sounds like it must have been so much fun! I'm glad you guys could have that opportunity to go. Hopefully we'll be able to see you sometime soon!

Ben, Ursula and Isabella Dougherty said...

Thank you for sharing the pictures. Too bad we missed it. The boys are so big and handsome. We hope to see them soon.

OUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Parents need to "play offense" - to capitalize on the impressionable years of childhood by instilling in their sons the antecedents of character. Their assignment during two brief decades will be to trasform their boys from immature and flighty youngsters into honest, caring men who will be respectful of women, loyal and faithful in marriage, keepers of commitments, strong and decisive leaders, good workers, and secure. And of course, the ultimate goal for people of faithis to give each child understanding of scripture and a lifelong passion of Jesus Christ. This is, I believe. the most important responsibility for those of us who have been entrusted with the careand Nurturance of children.

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BOYS!!

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BOYS!!
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BOYS!!!!

Christmas In Elma!!

We left for WA the 13th of December - I barely made it to Seattle to hand the kids over to my Dad and catch a flight to Atlanta where I would join Trav for his company Christmas Party the next day. Trav and I had a fun get away and were able to do a little Christmas shopping. We stayed Thursday, Friday and Saturday and flew back to Seattle Sunday morning where we stayed until January 3rd - We were able to catch a Elma Boys Basketball game. The boys thought it was really cool looking at all the family(uncles & aunts) names on the walls before you entered the Gym doors. Michael and I went and Chatted with Coach Nadau one afternoon. It was so fun spending time with family and friends

Doyle Grankids Christmas 2007

Doyle Grankids Christmas 2007
We spent alot of time at the pool and gym entertaining this CREW - The kids just couldn't get enough of each other.

Trav's 11th Birthday party

Trav's 11th Birthday party

December, January and February

  • December 8 - Travis Jr. turned 11
  • December 13 - Trav and I were in Atlanta for his company party
  • December 13-January 3rd ...fun in ELMA
  • February 26 - Dad turns 35
  • February 3 - Tanner turns 8
  • January 21 - Michael turns 10
  • January 22 - Mom turns 35

Christmas Eve 2007

Christmas Eve 2007
My Sister Kelli her husband and their 6 kids drove to Elma from Enterprise Utah. It was the First Christmas all the kids were together in 4 years.

Doyle reunion 2005

Doyle reunion 2005
The cousins jumping for it....

Getting ready for a football GAME!

Getting ready for a football GAME!
The FINAL FOUR...