Daddy Daughter Dance

Todd took Amanda & Sarah on a date to the annual Daddy Daughter Dance. They had fun dancing the night away. Actually I think it's more like ditch daddy dance because they always end up finding their friends and running off with them. They do occasionally find their way back and give dad a couple of dances. They always have a great time.

T-Ball

Ryan played T-ball for the first time this year. The season was short and sweet. He had alot of fun playing as well as "entertaining" the other players and being his goofy self. Can you say "class clown".

Our Softball MVP

Amanda became Superwoman this year when it came to softball. Out of nowhere she was hitting homeruns almost everytime she was up to bat. She played a mean first base also. Her coach awarded her with MVP for the season. GO AMANDA!

A Rat named JAMIE!

Well I've heard of naming your children after people you love or admire but, a pet rat?! Okay, so our friend Kristen loves animals. The last time she came and stayed with us she talked about how she wanted to find a HAIRLESS Rat to take home. We jumped on Craigslist and voila we found someone close by that had one for sale. She brought is home and threw names back and forth and decided she wanted to name the rat JAMIE. Should I be honored or horrified? Here is a picture of my namesake. What do you think, any resemblance?

My Parents

WOW! this past year my parents celebrated their 40th anniversay. All of my siblings got together and surprised our parents. My brother and his family even flew in. My parents were very excited and surprised. It was the first time we were all together in 8yrs(?). What a great time. We had a blast. We even all went to church with my parents on Sunday. Count to this day: 5 children & 11 grandchildren

Rebecca turned 14

Okay so Rebecca's Birthday is January 1. She turned 14 this year. I can't believe she will be in High School this year. YIKES! I don't feel like I'm old enough to have a 14 yr old. Oh well! Just a quick story about her birthday. Since she was a little girl we would either attend or watch the Rose Parade on New Years Day. We told her it was a special parade just to celebrate her birthday. Isn't that terrible. Anyways it worked until she got old enough to figure it out. LOL! We love her so much. Isn't she cute?!

Finally a new post

Okay so I have been REALLY bad at posting things. I am going to try to be better, I promise. So I am going to try to do several posts over the next day or two to try to catch up on some of our going ons. Wish me luck! Here we go....

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

WE LOVE YOU ALL!

FALL!

I looked out the window I what do I see?!

FALL!!!!

This is my FAVORITE time of year. The weather cools down, leaves start changing colors and falling, people seem happier, we have Halloween, Thanksgiving and everyone starts getting in the mood for Christmas. There's not a better time of the year. I LOVE IT!

Glasses

Well, Rebecca had a regular EYE Dr. check up and this was the end result.

She is excited about them. They're only reading glasses. So she has to wear them during reading and computer use. Just like her Dad who just found out that he also needs reading glasses.

Pumpkin Patch

Last week we went to the Hillcrest Pumpkin Patch with Ryan's Preschool. We had alot of fun. We hiked on a little trail with fun things to do and got to go on a hay ride and then they picked out their very own pumpkins.

HALLOWEEN

OH, what fun! The kids all dressed up and we took them trick-or-treating. Aren't they CUTE!

Demolition

Who knew that demolition could be so much fun but also sooo much work?! The neighbor kids even came over and got in the action. My mom and dad came for a few days to help and help is what they did. My dad did the canned lighting for us and ran the gas line for the new stove amongst other things. THANKS MOM & DAD!

Kitchen Remodel

Well it has officially started! We are underway with our kitchen remodel. Not looking forward to the mess or loss of use. BUT! We are very excited about the outcome. Here is Ryan hard at work with demolition. Every little boys dream!

Here is a sample of what our cabinets, floors and counter will look like...

DRUMS!

OKAY! Out of all the instruments in the world my child could choose, she chooses the drums. But not just any drums, she chooses these....

and they weigh 35-40lbs. to boot!

Our Girl Scout

Isn't she cute?!

Look out come cookie time. She will be on the prowl!

sports season

Well sports season has officially started. Amanda is involved in soccer (games on Saturdays) and school volleyball(games on Fridays). Rebecca is involved in school tennis. She has games after school on Mondays & Wednesdays.Sarah is managing one of the school volleyball teams because she's not old enough to play yet. She has to be in 5th grade to play. They are all loving their sports.

Davis Family Reunion

In July we had a Family Reunion for Todd's moms side of the family. It was at their house in Oregon. Everyone seemed to have a great time. It was great meeting a lot of family I hadn't met yet as well as seeing some we hadn't seen in a long time.


Mom, Gael and all of the Clausen kids with their children.

Todd with his mom and siblings.
Tanya, Lee(mom), Greg, Todd and Tim

Some of the cousins having fun in the river water. Part of Lee and Gael's backyard backs up to an inlet of the Rogue river.

Ryan having fun on a swing at one of Lee's neighbors houses.

Some of the cousins hangin out.
Halzey, Victoria, Cheyanne holding Devin, Amanda and Rebecca

Todd and his cousin Samara

Ryan loves trains

We visited this train park in Oregon

boy did he have fun. I think it will be

an annual event when we visit Todd's

Mom & Gael

Amanda helped Ryan set this up in his room.

He was in heaven for days.

Hanging out on a BIG train @ the Sacramento Train Museum.

Playing w/ Thomas at the Train museum in Sacramento
This boy loves trains! that's an understatement. If it looks like a train, sounds like a train, he thinks he needs to have it. Thomas and his friends are his favorites, but he is happy with any trains. Of course because of this we now belong to the Train Museum is Sacramento.

1st day of school

Rebecca looking ever so stylishly. Off to 8th grade!

Amanda our Cheer girl. Last year in elementary school
Sarah is our Spirit Girl. 4th grade is going to be fun!

Well it's back to school! YEA! We have been gone so much this summer it's good to get back into the madness that happens during the school year.