Gramers turns one year YOUNGER...

Some of us ask do I have to have a birthday and get older? Can't it just be our special day and call it good? That is what I wish as I am getting closer to 40, ouch!

Gramers has had a birthday and we were HAPPY to share her special day with her! February 19 we got to make the birthday call and sing our lovely "Happy Birthday" song.

Gramers is who tries super hard to hold the Morris family together. She plans monthly parties, dinner get-togethers, girls luncheons and wonderful FHE's.

We are lucky to live close to her. It takes us about 6 minutes to get to their house. The kids love to go there because they always have fun toys to play with, cousins over to play with, plan fun activities and yummy desserts after FHE.

Every summer Gramers, Papa and Nana spend the summer in the White Mountains. We try and stay 5-7 days there with them. Gramers is an amazing camping cook! She always brings games to play, watches the kids play in the river, takes walks with us and makes camping fun!
Over Thanksgiving weekend Erik, Conner and Lindsey went up with Gramers and Papa to cut down a Christmas tree (one of their many traditions). They had a blast!
On Gramers birthday we ladies (Liesl was sick and not there) went out for dinner at Matta's! Gramers ordered a cheese crisp and water. She is very simple and easy going that's what makes hanging out with her fun. She doesn't stress out very easily. Happy Birthday...we love you lots!

It's Jared's turn...

Happy BiRtHdAy Jared!

We love to be around Jared he is such a gentleman.

He has such a fun personality.

He earned his Eagle at age 13, wow!

He likes to play basketball, video games and hang around others.

Hope you have a great day!

(Erik sister Tina's 2nd son)

Byron turned SEVENTEEN...

Tuesday, February 3 Byron had his birthday!

He is now "17" wow!

He is a Junior and fast approaching his Senior year, yikes!

Byron is a very kind soft spoken young man. He is very polite and has good manners. One thing most people don't know about him is he is STRONG. He has some serious guns (muscles) he loves his weight lifting class and it shows.

Happy Birthday we love you!

Courtney...glad we got to share your special day!

Courtney is so much fun to be around.

She loves little kids (babies) and one day will make a wonderful teacher!

She loves to be crafty and busy (like ME!). Carly loves it when she comes to visit because she does crafts with her. She doesn't care for movies or TV. She eats like a bird and is very easy to please. She finally has her own room, can't wait to come see it. She has lots of friends and is a great friend. I love talking to her and listening to her tell a story. Happy Birthday Courtney!!

Uncle Johnny, "You've had a Birthday!"

Uncle Johnny is a policeman and loves his job.

He has 3 beautiful girls and wife.

He loves to play games and is very competitive!

He calls his girls by their middle names and confuses everyone around because of it.

He hugs you when he sees you and when he leaves showing his love and concern for you.

He is a great guy - Happy Birthday!

Lauren is 15 where did the time go?

Happy Birthday Lauren!

Look at those straight beautiful teeth.

Lauren loves to go to the Stake dances and the movies

( I think she has seen Twilight 7x and it is still at the theatres!)

She is an amazing dancer with a sweet countenance.

We love you and hope you have a great day!

run 26 miles?

Sunday, January 19 Uncle Logan ran in the PF Chang Marathon. Of course lots of preparation has gone into preparing for such an event. Running 26 miles is huge. He has been running, working out and eating very healthy for months. WOW! He also had to have the proper clothes/shoes to help him run safely.

Preparation had to be taken on our behalf also:

1-make signs 2- get chairs 3-water 4- snacks to eat while waiting 5- lots of rest 6- cameras of all sorts 7- loud voices to cheer him and all the runners on! We wouldn't miss it for the world!

Dad and Mom making sure everything is ready. Carly and Lindsey waiting at mile marker 14. Me and Carly excited to see Uncle Logan.
Wow, look at him he looks great. I would be dying at 14 miles. He came up next to us and gave us high 5's that was cool.

Off to the next stop where we met up with Lance and Heather and their boys.

Case and Sienna enjoying licorice sitting on the curb.

Johnny, Papa and Conner checking out the map of where we will see him next.

We are at the 21 mile marker now.

Lindsey and Oma, camera's ready!

Happy beautiful girls...Sienna, Carly and Ramie!

They loved holding up the signs and cheering for all the runners.

Well you can see the licorice was a good idea...Conner, Case and Crew.

Ramie, Kylee and Carly running around burning some energy.

Lance and Heather

Larissa and Lindsey

Crew, Me and Kylee eating more snacks.
Mile 21 GO Uncle Logan, he is still smiling and more high 5's!

GO Uncle Logan 5 more miles!

He did it...oh my gosh! WOW, what an accomplishment. He isn't even breathing hard or looking like he might pass-out! He did an amazing job! He finished in 3 hours and 46 minutes! One of my hero's! He put his mind to it and accomplished something many of us will never do in this lifetime. We are so proud of you!
Mom asking, "what was the hardest part?"

Logan, "the 20 -26 mile stretch!"

Look at the salt marks on his shirt. You are Mr. Incredible!
We are all proud of you!

Congrats Uncle Logan!

Logan and his running partner Mike, good job guys!

Ready for the next race?

I told Logan I am running Pat Tilman with him, so watch out now it is time for me to train (4.2 miles, he laughed!)

What a fun day