The Rochester Panel

I am still trying to upload my pictures, I am not so computer savvy so in the meantime, I thought I would post this picture. This is the famous Rochester Panel that happens to be on the Ranch property, of course this is open to the public, but it is amazing to look at the detail. It was an easy 1 mile hike, Katie and Logan managed the terrain just great!

Our Trip to Utah

I have more pictures to share of our vacation to Utah, but I am having trouble with downloading some of the pictures we took. So this is a little journal entry of our trip, photos to come at a later date. We spent 10 days in Utah and it was a whirlwind from start to finish. We got to visit with some of Tyler's cousins, Brian & Chris McAdams hosted us at their home in Lehi along with Clint & Jayna McAdams. It was so fun to see them and catch up. Then the rest of my family arrived and we visited with more relatives on my side of the family. My Grandparents, Marvin & Marilyn Johnson both turned 80 this year, so we celebrated at my Great-Uncle's ranch down in Emery, Utah with most of the family there. I've added a link to our blog. We got to hike, see the famous Rochester Petroglyph Panel, shoot, ride horses, ride 4-wheelers, and enjoy the scenery and company of family. It is a hunting lodge/retreat so there was something for everyone. Then we headed back to Salt Lake for my younger brother, Matt's wedding festivities. My cousin, Katy hosted a great shower in her beautiful newly rennovated home. I got to have lunch with some of my old college buddies, it was so fun to visit with them! We had the "rehersal dinner" at my family's cabin. Then the moment we've all been waiting for...Matt and Chelsea were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. We are so excited to have Chelsea join our family, she also comes from a large family and she is great with children, my kids adore her already! We are looking forward to celebrating some more at their reception in Oklahoma next week, right after the Vaclaw Family Fireworks! Party, party, party!

Easter Sunday

Easter 2008

We spent part of Easter weekend at Jon & Mary's down at their house on Lake Eufaula. The kids had a great time hunting for eggs outside.

Better late than never....

So typical....I remember to take my camera on vacation, but forget to charge the batteries prior to the big event! Back in November we went to Louisiana for my cousin, Jane's wedding. She just sent me some pics so I thought I'd post them. Thanks, Jane!!

Ahlert/Eve/Vaclaws:

Evie, Tyler, Amanda, Logan, Mom, Dad, Matt,

Mary Kate, Julianna, Isaac, Ivan

(we missed you Jon & Mary!)

The Johnsons

This is a pic of my grandparents, aunt and mom. Marvin Johnson (Papa), Marianne Egan, Marilyn Johnson, Lori Ahlert.

The Johnson/Egan/Ahlert/Eve/Vaclaw/Huddleston Crew

My cousin Jane Egan, (now Huddleston) got married over Thanksiving weekend 2007. They (Jane and Jacob) got married in the Baton Rouge Louisiana LDS Temple and the reception was at her family's home. The food and accomodations were great and the company even better!! Thanks Egan Family! The 12 hour car ride there and back and Tyler getting the flu was well...priceless.

Snow Day!

Snow never stays around long in Oklahoma, so you have to capture the moment! The kids had a great day Tyler and his brothers Ryan and Russ took all the cousins sledding and they built a giant snowman that turned into a Sphynx....wished I had my digital camera for that one! They had a blast.

January 2008

Evie had a playdate with her cousin Ellie and buddy Addison

Christmas Eve at The Farm

The Cast and Crew:

Mary Kate-Angel, Isabella-Mary, Jack-Joseph, Michael-Wise Man 1, Logan-Wise Man 2, Mack-Wise Man 3, Ellie-Lamb, Lucas-Baby Jesus, Evie-Lamb

We always do Christmas Eve out at Grandma & Grandpa Vaclaw's Farm. Grandpa reads Luke chapter 2 while the grandkids re-inact the Nativity Scene.

Christmas 2007

Logan is like the Energizer Bunny, his list goes on and on and on.....

Evie...scarred for life.

Katie is more concerned about the photo-op than giving Santa her list.

Tyler's office had a special Santa Party for the kids, Katie and Logan had a great time, Evie was traumatized and now avoids all things Santa related.

San Fransisco

For Christmas this year Tyler's parents treated all the girls in the family to a trip to San Fransisco (where they served their mission for our church), we got to see the sights and of course lots of shopping and even more important-eating... we had a great time! The highlight of the trip was The Creche Exibit put on by our church which features nativity figures and artwork from all over the world.

The Sisterhood: Heather, Julie, Amy, Stacy, Emilie, Brittany, me (no, I am not really that short, I happen to be leaning in on Brittany cause it was freezing!)

November 2007

We had a nice warm day in November so we took the kids out on the 4-wheelers at my parent's house, they love to be outside!!