The Priesthood and Party

March 15, 2009 was the Sunday when Wayne gave Tanner the Priesthood. It happened right after church and lots of family members and friends attended and wanted to show their support. The boys all looked handsome in their church clothes.

Weston and his girlfriend Chelsey helped me all day Saturday get ready for the party because I was a little under the weather. So thanks to them for lending a helping hand.

Tanner blowing out his candles and asking his dad if he really had to make a wish or if that was for "little" kids.

So Uncle Brent started a food fight. He tried to smear Tanner in the face with a cupcake but Tanner was to fast and got away. The cupcake hit the floor. Well, little did anybody know that Tyler was getting a cupcake and came up behind Tanner and got him good right in the face. So Tanner wiped frosting in Tyler's hair. It was a mess. So THANK YOU BRENT!!!

Tanner received ties, money, itunes gift cards, books and a special CTR ring.

He also received DC shirts, DC hat and wallet from his aunt and Grandma Hare.

We just wanted to thank everyone for coming and supporting Tanner on this very special day. It meant so much to us that you would drive the long distance to show your love for him and us. We really appreciate our family and our good friends. Thanks for always being there for us when we need you.

Tanner Makes It To 12!

Happy Birthday to Tanner today, March 11th. Tanner was born at 3:05am after 17 hours of labor. He was born in Ogden Utah. He weighted in at 8lbs 4oz and was 20 inches long. It was on a Tuesday. These are some pictures of him growing up. He is so cute and I can say that cause I am the mom. Family picture in 2002.

Karsyn, Tanner and Tyler were part of a singing group. They were in the parade.

This was in Yellowstone.

Tanner loves to go 4-wheeling. He took his first ride at 8 months old.

When Tanner was little he loved the Telletubbies. I loved these slippers.

Such a handsome DUDE!

School Still Open.....Bummer

When we went to bed Sunday March 8th there was no snow anywhere and this is what we woke up to. By 11am there was 11 inches of snow and it snowed 1 inch an hour till 3pm. I started snow blowing and it took me 2 hours to clear my drive way and the side walks. Since I am not a good with the snow blower as Wayne is, it takes me longer. I wanted to clear the snow for him cause he had been out it the snow all day. The final snow total for day was 20 inches. Man that is plenty enough for me. I just took some pics of the boys playing and the dog even had a hard time getting around.

This is Sprinkles our dog. She couldn't walk through the snow. She just hops like a deer. It is the funniest thing to see.

This is Tanner, Matthew, Dakota, and Tyler in the back yard. We have 1/2 acre and they were way in the back so I had to get close to them to get this picture. I had to go in the house after this cause I was COLD!!!!!

Here is the mail boxes. If this is what Wayne had to deal with all day then I am sorry. His gloves only cover his hands he still needs to use his fingers to sort through the mail.

K, well the only reason I took a picture of our home is cause now I know I am not crazy. Look I still have some, not all, but some of my Christmas decoration up. Just the garland. So now it feels like Christmas again. Wayne has been telling me to take them down for a while and I will before the birthday party on Sunday but I may just plug in the lights to be festive for a day or so.

Here is the trailer and the car. I tell you what, I thought it was never going to end.

When I got home from work I could not make it up the drive way. You can see it goes up to Tanner's thighs. I had to park in the street and start clearing the driveway cause there was no way my little car was going to make it to the garage. The good thing about this snow storm was that it was powder so it was very light. But it's MARCH let's bring on the Sunshine. I know I live in Cache Valley and we get snow until June but I am ready for Spring. I just couldn't believe they still had SCHOOL!!!!!! I guess I just wanted to stay home from work with the kids.

Goodbye To A Real Hero

Wednesday March 5Th, 2009 1pm was the funeral for Micheal Boyd Alleman who died February 23, 2009 in Balad, Iraq. Who was so bravely serving our country to protect our freedom. By far the saddest thing I have ever experienced in my life so far. The day started out with Tanner going to school and I picked him up at 11:30am right after lunch. I told him I think the procession was coming because main street was being blocked off by police cars. Somehow we managed to get right ahead of it. We pulled over and watched as police escorts and bikers drove down the rode followed by the Mr. Alleman and the family. We had attended the viewing the night before and met Amy Alleman. Micheal's wife. She waved at Tanner and I standing on the side of the road. We got back into the car, went home and got dressed and went to the church 1 hour early. The church filled up quickly with family, friends, loved ones and others just to pay their respect to our Hero. It was a beautiful service. A couple of piano solos and Micheal's mom speaking. Then Amy spoke. She was very inspiring. She has tremendous faith. She mentioned that her and her husband never spoke an ill word to each other. Always love. Such an example and I couldn't help but think of my own marriage. I know I take my husband for granted sometimes. I know I need to be better. I need to cherish the time I have with my husband and children. You never know when something may happen and you never get the chance to make things better. Micheal leaves behind 2 good looking sons. I pray that the Lord will bless them and continue to watch over them. I think about them so much. My prayers are with them. This was 2 firetrucks at the entrance to the cemetery holding up this huge flag.

Nibley's 3200 S. street was lined with hundreds of flags on the day of the service. So touching

Amy and her son Kai receiving their flags.

Tanner's friends made this banner for Mr. Alleman

At Nibley elementary all the 5Th grades lined the street with hands over their hearts standing so quietly. They sent a great message.

Tanner

I am sorry you had to experience this. Your teacher was a brave man and a hero to me as well as others. You were strong this day and I knew how hard it was for you. Always remember Mr. Alleman and the things he taught you. Be proud of your country, he gave his life protecting our freedom. I will always be grateful to him and others who protect this great land. I love you son.

Mom