04 April 2009

Steve cuts the tip of his thumb off!!!

Most of you already know by now that Steve had an accident two weeks ago. He was working at his shop and called me to take him to the emergency room. Those of you that know Steve (or any of the Saddler boys) know that if he is asking to go to the hospital, it's gotta be bad. Evidently, he decided not to use his "push stick" and used his finger instead to move a board out of the way. While doing this, he forgot that his thumb might get in the way. Well, x-rays proved he didn't get the bone. It seems to be healing rather well though I still can't look at it. His thumb will be a little flatter at the tip than it used to be!!! He was so excited that they wrapped it up with so much stuff. The bright blue was especially appealing as he had to speak in Sacrament Meeting for Ward Conference the following day.


McKinley's Birthday Party

McKinley had her birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese's this year. She invited some friends from school, her cousin, Ryleigh, and Madison came along to help mom. Madison did help somewhat but enjoyed herself quite a bit and turned back into an 8 year old for a couple of hours. McKinley and her friends had a great time.

McKinley, Madison, and Ryleigh

Aubri, McKell, Ryleigh and Sadie

Brooklyn and McKell

Aubri, Sadie, McKinley, McKell, Ryleigh, and Brooklyn

Aubri, McKell, Ryleigh, Madison, Brooklyn, McKinley, and Sadie

McKinley, Brooklyn, Ryleigh, Sadie, Aubri, and McKell showing off the two Water Dazzler balls that McKinley got from her friends.

28 March 2009

McKinley's 8th Birthday

So, I'm a little slow at this. McKinley celebrated her 8th birthday 10 days ago. She absolutely loves breakfast. So - she insisted on breakfast for all three meals. Steve fixed her bacon, waffles, and eggs for breakfast. It was brunch for lunch at school. And, for "dinner" she wanted to go to Doug & Emmy's in Layton.

McKinley shows off some of her presents.


Madison, McKinley & Taylor - they are never "normal".



Okay - so I convinced them to be normal for one snapshot!



Madison, McKinley, Taylor & Steve - waiting for "dinner".



Me, Maddi, Kinley & Taylor.

05 March 2009

Taylor's 17th Birthday

Last week we celebrated Taylor's 17th birthday. Wow we are getting old!



Boyfriend in a Box - compliments of Aunt Becky!


Candy - compliments of Madison & McKinley.



I-Pod FM Transmitter - compliments of Mom & Dad.

We celebrated by taking the family out to Taylor's restaurant of choice - Mimi's. Madison enjoyed her bowl of soup as she had just gotten her braces on earlier that day.


Madison, Taylor, & McKinley


Madison, Taylor, McKinley, & Dad


Mom, Madison, Taylor & McKinley

03 January 2009

New Years Eve 2008


Our New Years Eve Party was really fun. We are so blessed to have such good friends to associate with. We ate good food, played Oodles, Pictionary, and Scum, and enjoyed each others company - at least I did. I hope everyone had a great time. We appreciated you being there.




Tiffany and Rick Gatten try to draw a corral - the girls won this one!!! Looks more like Rick is drawing a castle. Sorry Rick!!!


Kristi & Troy Nye compete in an all-play. Kristi is drawing a headband like she is supposed to. Troy is drawing a "sweat"band. The guys got this one!



Brian & Heather Saddler drawing a "blouse". How did the guys ever get this one?


Glenn & Lori Nelson, Jennie Bair and Kristi Nye are trying to figure out what Rick is drawing!


Shaun & Jennie Bair are drawing "profile". The girls got this one as well.


Glenn Nelson attempts to draw an onion - it must have been a pretty good one because the guys got it.


DeLayne & Jodi Hansen concentrate intently, Jodi hated all-plays with DeLayne!


Here, Steve and I are drawing a "life preserver". Steve draws waaaay better than me but the girls got this one as well.


In the end the guys ended up winning but the girls weren't very far behind.




Steve & I as 2009 rang in.


Jodi & DeLayne Hansen



Heather & Brian Saddler


Tiffany & Rick Gatten


Kristi & Troy Nye



Shaun & Jennie Bair


The whole group - except Glenn & Lori Nelson who left a few minutes before midnight to ring in the new year with their kids. Steve, DeLayne, Jodi, Kristi, Troy, Shaun, Brian, Brenda, Rick, Tiffany, Jennie & Heather.



Justin, Lyssi, & Taylor at Lyssi's house on New Year's Eve.