Pictures, Pictures...... and Catching up on the past!

It has been quite a while since I have posted to the good old blog. A lot has happened and a lot of changes have been made. We are so grateful for the Lords hand and for all the blessings in our lives.
These are just a few pictures of the last little part of our lives.... Sorry about the quality of a few of them, but we are what we are!

Lillie turns 6...

Happy 6th Birthday Lillie! Lillie really wanted her ears pierced for her birthday and when it was actually happening, she wasn't too sure. She did a great job though, and didn't even cry! She was pretty proud of herself.

Christmas 2011...

We cut down our own Christmas tree (weed) again this year. The girls/Eric wouldn't hear of getting one off the tree lot. So out to the prairie to get a cedar tree we went! We had such a fun time and the memories are all worth the decorated weed in the living room.
The girls were so excited when they found little trees and begged and begged their dad to let them cut them down for their rooms. Needless to say, they have their dad wrapped around their little fingers!

Emma and Lillie's Tree

Allie and Kassie's tree

Utah for Christmas! We were so lucky to be able to go to Utah for Christmas. It had been over a year since most of us had been. Emma was able to go for a few weeks during the summer and Eric was able to go for a hunt with his dad during the fall. As for the rest of us, it seemed like forever since we had been back. We were so excited to go for Christmas!

We flew into Salt Lake and Carol and Saul were so kind to pick us up from the airport and let us borrow their van while were were there. We went to temple square with Carol and Saul, Kimball and Michelle and Benson and Albree. It was on the top of my to do list in Utah. I love temple square at Christmas time and was so glad were got to go and spend time with family as well.

The must have picture with Santa at Eric's grandmas annual Christmas Eve party! Great Grandma Thackeris amazing and we always have such a good time and the kids absolutely love it!

The annual Christmas Eve present.... Jammies!

The Big Move

Eric took a new job with OSU and started the first of Jan. Before we left for Utah we packed up the house so when we got home all we had to do was load the Uhal and head for Stillwater. Eric's brother, Tyler, and his family were so kind to come and help us move. They were so much help and we couldn't have done it without them. When we got to Stillwater, my brother, Tyler, and his family were there and they helped us unload. They were so kind and willing to help. It is amazing what a lot of hands can do in such a short time! We are so blessed to have such great families who are so willing to do anything for us!

Randomness at our House...

The girls just had to celebrate Rawlins' six month birthday. Allie was insistent on making a cake and having ice cream. It is amazing what a baby around the house does!

Just a few fun pictures of the star of the House!

As soon as Eric took the job with OSU, he had to get Rawlins an OSU hat!

This is one of Rawlins' most favorite places and things to do! Who knows what the future will bring!

Eric took Lillie ice fishing for her first time and she is the only one who caught a fish!

Kassie and Lillie playing "dress up" in the Dress Ups that Grandma Thacker made them for Christmas!

COUSINS

Benson and Paisley - Eric and Rawlins - Talmage and Stetson

Abbie and Rawlins (and uncle Casey)

Talmage... Paisley... Rawlins

Kayson... Pearl... Rawlins

Six out of "The Eight".... Not too Bad!
We actually saw Reese too but we didn't get a picture with her and we miss little Annie in Alaska!

They don't look anything alike and are totally different but we call them "The Twins" and love every last bit of them!

3 months old already!

Wow how time flies! Rawlins turned three months old on the 6th and it has been so fun watching him grow! He is the happiest, smiliest, loudest, and most loved baby in the world and for the most part he tolerates it all! Here are just a few random pics.



Happiest baby ever! He always has a smile for you.
Ready to go Hunting already!

He absolutely loves to play the piano with Emma. Sometimes he even "sings" along with her.

He is already almost too big for his bumboo. He arches his back and about kicks himself out of it.
My little burritos! Snug as a Bug in a Rug!

Baptism & Blessing

Kassie was baptized and Rawlins was blessed on the same weekend. It was such a special weekend with family and friends that both drove long distances to share it with us. Eric's parents came from Utah and my parents came from Texas along with my sister Jackie and her husband Keith, and my brother Nelson and his family and my brother Chris and his family. Our friends from Kansas, Dave and Lacey and their family made the treck as well. We are so blessed to have such great and supportive family and friends. Kassie was so excited to be baptized. Her Grandma Thacker made her baptism dress and did a beautiful job! It was amazing. She looked like a little princess in it. We baptized her on saturday and then we blessed Rawlins on Sunday. We changed the date a few times and Kassie thought it was never going to happen. We were originally going to to both in Utah after the Thacker Reunion in July but little boy decided he didn't want to come when he was suppose/when we wanted him to, so due to his stubbornness and a few other circumstances we moved the date a few times. But alas it finally happened and what a neat neat experience!





Rawlins was a good sport...

And then he was DONE!




August 28, 2011


Three generations! Eric, Rawlins and Grandpa Thacker

Both sets of Grandparents. We are so blessed to have such wonderful families. Both sides drove long distances to be here for our special weekend.




August 27, 2011. So excited to be a member of the church, Finally!










Our first family of seven picture!
Three of the 8 grandkids on the Cluff side to be born this year. Nelson's Kayson 3 months, Chris' Pearl 5 months and Rawlins 6 weeks.

It Was Bound To Happen

I knew it was only a matter of time before this would happen. Thank goodness he is growing like a weed and will soon be too big for it to happen again! The girls absolutely love him and just can not leave him alone. For the most part he tolerates it pretty well.
We finally got a smile on camera. He is such a happy smiley baby!
One month old. Boy how time flies....

Just chillin' with dad!

Emma thinks it is her right as the oldest to give him his baths and change his diapers. Oh how I hope she doesn't come to her senses!

Handsome boy right out of the bath.





Resting Peacefully!