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Rocky's Blessing Day- April 14th, 2013

MaKayla's 18th birthday is today, and so we celebrated that, and Rocky's blessing the same weekend. That way people only had to travel once. He looked so cute in his little white tuxedo. Doug had the privilege of giving the actual blessing. His name is Rocky Douglas Hawker. After church, we all went back to Brad's house and had a big buffet. We are so excited to have another grandson.

MaKayla (18th Birthday) & Rocky (1 month old)

Brad Hawker Family!

Rocky & Parents!

Proud Grandparents!

Rocky!

Rocky 1 Month Old!

MaKayla is 18!!! April 14th, 2013

It is hard to believe that our oldest granddaughter MaKayla has turned 18 years old!!!! She is such an awesome example to the rest of her family, and cousins. She loves horses, soccer, her friends, etc. She has done well in school, and she is strong in her faith. She is very obedient, and treats others with respect. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect granddaughter. She has turned into such a beautiful young woman. I hope all her hopes for the future come true. She is ready to move on tho the next phase in her life!

Her Cake!

Her & Best friend Kim!

Blowing out candles!

Senior Pictures!

Free Fishing Derby - April 6th, 2013

Every year St. George has a Fishing Derby. We took the grandkids again this year. It is right by our house. They all caught quite a few fish. Mandi was upset that she didn't win any of the free prizes like last year, but they all had a good time. A volunteer helped Sam the whole time, which was kind of nice, because that gave Doug more time to help the girls.

Doug and Mandi

Sam and Volunteer!

Ali helping Sam!

Mandi!

Ali!

Mandi!

Easter Weekend - March 30-31st, 2013

We had a busy weekend. We had Brad's kids for a week, so before they headed home we colored Easter Eggs. Our oldest grandson, Alex, was in town touring with the Lyceum Philharmonic Orchestra. They performed at Tuacahn (and then they went to Las Vegas, and Mesa). They do a fantastic job. His group of about 75 high school kids all came and attended church at our ward on Easter Sunday. We got to take Alex for a few hours while he was here, and we took him hiking to what we call "Flag Mountain" Then he went to Beehive Homes and performed for his great grandma and the residents there. He is a very talented young musician!! It was fun spending time with just him this time.

Alex with Great Grandma!

Alex & Grandpa!

Cynthia (made it to the top of the mtn.)

Alex!

Performing at Tuacahn!

Lyceum Philharmonic Orchestra!

Brad's kids coloring Easter Eggs!

All finished!

Lilly's 1st Birthday - March 28th, 2013

It is hard to believe that Lilly turned one. She has gone from a little 4 lb preemie, to a very healthy and active 1 year old. The doctors are all surprised with how she is doing. They said she is actually more advanced than a normal 1 year old. (yes, I am a proud grandma) She has been walking for a month and can say a few words. She is such a happy little toddler now. They had 2 cakes. One for just her to destroy, and one for everyone else. She had fun opening her presents.

Grandpa & Lilly

Her big cake!

Her own cake.

Too much frosting!

Her new toy!

"Rockin Walk a Thon" March 27th, 2013

Jessica"s kids were in the school Walk a Thon today. I went to the school and went around the track a few times with each of them to support them. Jessica pushed Lilly in the stroller. The kids got a hole punched in their card every time they made it around. They each walked/ran over 2 miles. There was fun music playing, and a lady squirting them with water to cool them off. After each grade finished, they were given drinks and fruit . It was a fun way to get the kids out moving. Izzy was visiting from Vegas, so she ran around the track with each of them, so she got a LOT of running in that day! The weather was great too!

Sam!

Ali (and Izzy)

Mandi

Jessica, Ali & Lilly

Rocky Douglas Hawker - March 15th, 2013

Our 13th grandchild, Rocky Douglas Hawker was born on March 15th, 2013 in Las Vegas Nevada. He weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. He was 19 " long. We now have 4 grandsons. He was named after my brother David (who was called Rocky), and his grandpa Douglas. We love him and are so happy he was born healthy. Brad's family is now complete with 3 girls and 2 boys. His siblings sure love him and were so excited to get to hold him.

Rocky 1 Hour Old!

Proud Grandma

MaKayla

Emily

Izzy

Brothers! (Andy)

1st Family Photo!

March 1st, 2013

Day 7

This was our last day in the parks. We finally got to see Minnie Mouse. I had been telling the girls about my favorite ride for months. (We bought an extra day pass just so we could go on it.) "It's A Small World" had been closed for awhile, so they were excited to go on it. It still is my favorite, and the girls agreed it was worth the wait. In the afternoon we went and saw the play Aladdin. We ended our trip with the fantastic fireworks show over the Castle. Watching Tinkerbell fly over the castle during the fireworks was very cool. The Castle changed colors and themes for every song. We had a wonderful week, and it was so fun to share it with our 3 wonderful granddaughters. I look forward to taking the next set of grandkids when they are old enough!!!! To see all our pictures click here: