January 2011
A Bishop Family Photo Shoot
(right after Christmas-so technically Dec 2010)
Kate and Tyla -New Year's Eve
Rhett - 3 weeks
Cinder "Elle" A
Meeting my sweet niece Autumn in Augusta, Georgia
Kaitlyn at "The Glee Project" -
an open audition for a chance to be on the show.
an open audition for a chance to be on the show.
She made new friends and had lots of fun.
FEBRUARY
My last training trip before my grant ended was to Oklahoma City.
I was lucky enough to get invited to a party
welcoming the Men's US Olympic Rowing Team.
I felt shorter than usual!
The traditional parting gift when leaving the program at the Health Department is an "Epi" Mug.
It was inscribed with my first and last day...loved that they picked a pink and girly looking mug.
MARCH
Just Kate
Aubrianne decided to be creative with Elle's pig-tails...
Elle burst into tears...saying she didn't like "crazy piggies".
including a little E and R for my babies!
and a signed and numbered print from Brannon.
(Noah's Ark is one of my favorite stories...the reminder that
God keeps His promises if we are faithful and obey!!!)
more birthday party images on a separate page!
Check out the 50th birthday page.
APRIL
Love Kate's creative lace head band.
Mommia and Elle went to an Easter Egg Hunt at Firewheel Mall
Elle picked out her first Build-A-Bear - she named her Pinky!
My 'sister and bestie' Liz and I at our friend Stacy Miller's 50th Birthday.
MAY
Elle at the park.
Kate flying back from Utah got stranded in Denver ---
Surprise!!!!...Court flying back to Cali from Indy 500 was also
stuck on a long layover in Denver. They were 10 gates apart for about 2 hours
when Court saw the above posting from Kate on Facebook...they were able to spend
a few hours together before Court's flight finally left...(Kate had to stay overnight)
JUNE
Court in Salt Lake City to watch a race. Met up with cousin's Lewis (left) and Alex (right).
Kate and her friend during "Bug Summer" -
They were the star's of pest control sales...
especially against all those boys!
JULY
I was blessed to again go see Brannon in Nauvoo, IL
The great fun was getting to go with my sweet friend Christina Evens.
Our girls, Kaitlyn and Hope went and we had a fantastic time.
Brannon sings in the musical "Our Story Goes On".
Brannon as a character 'Elijah Fordham' on stage for the Nauvoo Pageant.
Brannon helping the Bagpiper's by stepping in and playing snare for them.
(Yes, it is his kilt)
My nephew Trenton Duke got married to a beautiful sweet girl Gaby in July.
but so excited to make it to the front where mom and dad were watching!
AUGUST
While we were melting here in 112 degree heat here in Texas, Court sent a picture of his
backyard (yes, he lives on the beach in Longbeach, CA).
He runs on the beach and rides a bike to keep fit.
Kate celebrated her 22nd birthday with lots of friends.
Here are a couple of them that we also ran into in Nauvoo!
SEPTEMBER
For Labor Day weekend, I went to Oklahoma with Liz and Mollie to Western Hills Lodge.
We swam, played games and walked. Great getaway ....as Kate had just moved to Utah.
of course, her silky blanket went too!
Brannon went on a three week dream trip to Italy and England.
He went to the Opera as well as all other sites important to see
in Rome, Milan and Florence.
just checking out his Viking look.
He stayed with a friend from BYU who lives near London.
Tried on footie jammies....jealous much?
He also sang at the wedding of good friend Alexandria and new husband Peter
in Jersey, one of the channel islands.
OCTOBER
IN MEMORY
I lost my sweet Bailey on October. He was my sweet friend and cuddle buddy.
He had been a part of our family since the summer of 1998. I miss him very much.
(p.s. Dear Bailey--I forgive you for bringing the live mouse in the front door this summer.)
REST IN PEACE SWEET KITTY
taken in September 2011
while sleeping on my bed.
Aubrinne's Birthday - October 1
WEDDINGS
October was a wedding month for us.
Most exciting was Honey and Micheal's wedding.
Kaitlyn and Aubrianne were bridesmaids.
It was in a lovely chapel in Kaufman called The Victorian Place.
At the rehearsal dinner.
getting ready---Aubri is doing the make-up
the Ceremony
the vows
Honey is much shorter than Michael--as a surprise Honey's mom Karry
made an adorable step stool for the first kiss! Everyone loved it!
Family picture
The Reception
Elle was asked to dance by a cute little cowboy....
true love!!
The Next Wedding
Aubrianne's best friend from High School, Courtney Rosemeyer
(took missionary lessons at our house and joined the church) met her eternal companion at BYU-Idaho.
Aubrianne flew to Salt Lake and she and Kaitlyn drove to Rexburg for the Wedding at the Rexburg Temple.
Rexburg LDS Temple
Aubrianne and Courtney
Rhett started walking with some help.
NOVEMBER
Court shows off his giant steak....yep, he ate it all!
Another Wedding.....Vivian Bishop (Rusty's sister)
came to Dallas to get married.
As you can see...Elle is crazy about her Aunt Fifi!
Mom and Elle in cute matching outfits for the wedding.
Kate has been living in Provo, Utah since September.
These are two of her roommates.
They spent a fun evening in Salt Lake City at Temple Square.
When preparing for the many cousin's who would be coming for Aunt Vivian's wedding.
Aubrianne was able to borrow a bounce house for everyone to enjoy and also to keep for
Ellianne's first birthday. She and Rhett decided to give it a test run.
DECEMBER
Elle had a friend party and a family party...
but she was so excited to bake cupcakes for preschool!
He loved his cake and icing!!!
at Temple Square in SLC.
Elle was not happy about sitting on Santa's Lap this year.
Rhett wondered what all the fuss was about.
Brannon on Christmas Eve at cousin Eric's house.
Court and cousin Lewis
Brannon and Elle take charge of the annual Gingerbread House building.
Elle loved the bag of frosting the best...for days after,
she kept asking if she could have a bag of sugar!!!
THE ARBORETUM
was a great way to end the month.
The weather was warm and sunny -
a lucky break for December.
Brannon and Rusty seemed to enjoy the wagon as much as the kids.
The princess theme was perfect for Elle as we saw many fairy tale 'castle's'.
Rhett found a stick and was as happy as can be...
of course he want to find things to hit with it...such a total boy.
Don't Brannon and Rusty look cozy in the wagon together?
1 comments:
- Britt said...
- You are the coolest mom and grandma in the world! Your lucky lucky family.
- January 18, 2012 9:54 PM
