Haddocks

Max's 12th Birthday!

2010-04-26T15:05:00.000-07:00

Max had a family party a few days early because Maddi had a Cheer competition in Vegas on his actual birthday. Max received some Atlantis Lego sets and the Fablehaven book series! We can't believe his is 12 and are so excited for him to receive the priesthood.

Happy Easter

2010-04-26T15:02:00.000-07:00

I guess easter doesn't have the same appeal when you are a teenager. Hayden and Maddi slept in and I couldn't hold the little kids off any longer so here they are enjoying their baskets!

April Fools

2010-04-26T14:46:00.000-07:00

TJ and Michelle were in town conference weekend and stopped by with Brandon and Mason on April 1st so everyone came over for dinner. My friend Jerusha had decided to play an April fools joke on her husband and ordered this blonde wig. She told him she was going to get her hair done and then came home wearing the wig. After getting his reaction and taking it off she let me borrow it and I got a laugh out of my family as well. You can see we all wanted to see how we would look as blondes!

The Cabin at Brianhead

2010-04-26T14:33:00.000-07:00

We went up to Brianhead for a long weekend with our friends The Foshees. There was skiing, sledding and snowmobiling. The kids had a blast! I enjoyed relaxing with a good book or movie as well as having lots of good eats! Thanks for inviting us!

New Years at the Haddock Cabin

2010-04-26T14:19:00.001-07:00

We had a great time hanging out with the Haddock family over christmas break. Lots of good food, game playing and relaxing!

Hayden's favorite pasttime. Teenage boys can never get enough sleep!

Maddi enjoying a book.

Christmas Morning

2010-04-26T14:11:00.000-07:00

I think everyone had a great Christmas! I sure enjoyed watching everyone open their gifts! It was a fun day!

Christmas Eve

2010-04-26T13:58:00.000-07:00

We spent Christmas Eve with friends enjoying their tradition of decorating sugar cookies. We all brought three dozen. One of my friends loved my cookies so much I had to admit to cheating and buying the prepackaged cookie dough and just adding flour! We also had a white elephant gift exchange. It was fun but we got done so late no nativity this year :(

Maddi's Italian dinner

2010-04-26T13:53:00.000-07:00

Maddison was required to create an authentic Italian dinner for her English class. She researched online and came up with these dishes. The cookies were soo yummy!

Halli and the potty

2010-04-26T13:40:00.000-07:00

Well I thought it might be a little easier to train a girl than a boy but I guess it doesn't matter. She still loves her diapers! too bad for me :(

Hunter's Baptism

2010-04-26T13:28:00.001-07:00

Hunter's baptism happened to fall on my dad's 65th birthday so we had a big celebration! It was a bit crazy but it was great having everyone together and I think Hunter wins for the most family in attendance at a baptism. Too bad I never got a picture of the entire group! This is me with my sisters at our luncheon before the baptism. I never even got a picture with Hunter or my Dad the entire weekend! Oh well guess I will just have to rely on the memories!

Hunter's Birthday

2010-04-26T12:37:00.000-07:00

Hunter wanted to have a lego birthday party so we came up with some games involving lego's and had everyone create their own with lego's they earned from the games. He also did not want a birthday cake. He wanted donuts so that is what we had instead. I think everyone had a great time!

Halloween

2010-04-26T12:26:00.000-07:00

Jessica and Shane came up to enjoy some trick or treating in the neighborhood.

Rich had some trick or treating at work so we took the opportunity to see his building and score some candy as well.

Maddi and two of her friends decided to be fairies and I said I would make the skirts. It took a lot longer than I thought to cut and tie all that toole! Why didn't anyone tell me they sell it on spools?

Mckay and Halli trying on some costumes that didn't make the cut!

Bethany's Birthday!

2010-04-26T12:20:00.000-07:00

My sister's came up to celebrate my birthday and I actually ended up with two cakes! Rich bought an ice cream cake and Rebecca made a yummy bundt cake! Thanks for being so thoughtful!

BYU Football

2010-04-26T12:09:00.000-07:00

We had a blast attending the BYU home football games. Rebecca's husband Taber is still attending BYU so he was able to get us both All Sports Passes. We also received some great seats from Rich's Dad! Rich and Hayden used the passes and were able to enjoy quite a few BYU basketball games as well.

The Black Widow

2010-04-26T12:05:00.000-07:00

Maddi discovered this small visitor in her downstairs bathroom. She was pretty freaked out and eventually we ended up moving her upstairs and the three little boys down. They aren't afraid of spiders! Although we all should be afraid of this one!

Hunter Fall Soccer

2010-04-26T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hunter played soccer this fall. The way the league works here is you sign up in the fall and they play both in the fall and the spring. It was a good way to get to know some boys his age and meet their parents.

Rich's 42nd Birthday! How did we get so old?

2010-04-26T11:36:00.000-07:00

Rich's birthday was a great excuse to get family together. Jessica, Skyler, Shane and Rosalia made it for the festivities. Thanks for making the effort we really appreciate it!

Hayden's Fall Activities

2010-04-26T11:26:00.000-07:00

Hayden's Priest Ordination. We had it at our home and Rich's parents were able to attend.

Hayden's Lone Peak Homecoming Date. It was a blind date but I think he had fun.

Hayden also attended his High School Homecoming Dance at American Fork High School. He took a girl who was his best friend when he was 4 years old. They had a fun time as well.

Christmas 2009

2010-04-22T16:37:00.000-07:00

Pictures for Eric

2010-04-19T13:28:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day!

2009-06-21T18:20:00.000-07:00

I think you are the most awesome Dad in the world! I feel so lucky to be your daughter! I have always looked up to you and you have never let me down. There are so many things to love about you I will just list a few. I love that you can fix anything. I love that you can cook and don't mind doing it! I love that you freely offer advice on just about anything anytime I ask but you never judge. I love that you are a faithful home teacher. I love that you fulfill your church callings and you are a wonderful speaker. I love that you invite all the little old ladies and anyone else who might be alone on Sunday to dinner. I love that you always take care of your family even when we don't deserve it! I love your smile and your laugh and your comforting hugs! I love you and I hope you have a fantastic father's Day!

Sister Dress

2009-04-07T18:33:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of the Dress Diane made for me to wear to Becca's wedding. She is also making one for all of my sisters. Thank you, thank you Diane! You are awesome!

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-13T17:14:00.000-08:00

Halloween was a bit crazy this year. Our ward planned a chili cook off and trunk or treat on Halloween. Max and Hunter really wanted to trick or treat in the old neighborhood with their friends and Hayden and Maddi both had separate plans. We had a brief stint at the ward party and then headed over to Stillwater Greens where we caught up with the younger group of trick or treaters and had fun knocking on a few doors with them. Halli loved it!!! way more than I thought she would. We have more candy than anyone should ever be allowed to have.

Hunter's Soccer

2008-11-13T16:53:00.000-08:00

Hunter had a winning soccer season this fall. He enjoyed playing with Bradley and Tyler on his team as well as other friends. He was also lucky to have two great coaches who made the season a lot of fun! Here are a few pictures of him at one of his games at Wilson Playfield.

Meridian Fall Festival

2008-11-13T16:37:00.000-08:00

Meridian had a fall festival and we attended. They had this photo opportunity at the front of the festival and somehow they are the only pictures I took besides the one right before of Halli and Mckay in their Halloween attire. It was fun for the kids.

Bethany's Birthday

2008-11-13T16:26:00.000-08:00

I had a great birthday this year thanks to my friends. Rebecca called and invited me to come over for lunch--the morning of my birthday she said she needed to change plans a little and to come over a little early and without makeup. I said ok and wondered what was going on. A few weeks previous I had hosted a Mary Kay party so my first thoughts were -- she is getting me back and we are having a Mary Kay "Glamour Makeover" which is what they want you to schedule after the first class. It wasn't! She and all of my friends had pitched in and sent me down to the Butterfly Salon & Spa for a facial. It was wonderful and then later that night we all got together at Tia's and had a yummy desert prepared by Kelly. Angie is noticably absent in the photo but she was at the hospital having a baby so she is excused. It was a great day --thank you, thank you, thank you! I am blessed to have such wonderful friends!

Kimberly's vinyl lettering

2008-09-22T17:02:00.000-07:00

Kimberly this is for you but I think I can do better. This gives you a bit of an idea but I will try again.

Jamba Juice

2008-09-22T17:00:00.001-07:00

Maddi, Halli and Mckay enjoying some frozen fruity fun!

Rich's Birthday!

2008-09-22T16:54:00.000-07:00

I decided to take Rich out to breakfast for his birthday because it was late arrival and early release for the kids which makes for a crazy day--Hayden missed the bus so we had to rush home from breakfast which was a bust because what I recommended Rich order he didn't like and all my topics of conversation were awful but the day did get better and thanks to Rebecca for picking up the ice cream cake which was very yummy and ended the day on a high note.

The First Day of School

2008-09-22T16:48:00.000-07:00

Maddi and Greta on the first day of school. Liz gave Maddi a ride to school. Max and Hunter also on the first day of school. And finally Mckay on his first day of Preschool.

Hayden's 15th Birthday!

2008-09-22T16:44:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Hayden! I took him shopping and he picked out some clothes from Pac Sun and a long board from Journey's. Wow 15 where does the time go?!

More Lake Chelan

2008-09-22T16:01:00.000-07:00

Here are Hayden and Maddi enjoying our camping trip despite being the oldest kids in our group. Doesn't Hayden look happy?!

Lake Chelan

2008-09-22T15:54:00.001-07:00

Here are a few pictures from our Lake Chelan Camping Trip. We had a lot of fun and are looking forward to doing it again next year!

Backyard Summer Fun

2008-09-22T15:47:00.000-07:00

Here are the kids in the backyard enjoying our pool. Since we didn't end up with a playset or trampoline this summer I picked up a pool at the local Walgreens and I think the kids really enjoyed swimming in it. Mckay asked Maddi to make him a dinosaur --hence the towel wrapped head. He thought it was great and the other kids had a good laugh.

Tagged continued

2008-09-22T15:26:00.001-07:00

Here are my favorite shoes. The first pair I have worn a ton this summer--I bought them two summers ago and didn't really wear them much until this year --who knew? The second pair are my coach shoes that I got for what I consider a steal --which doesn't rival Angie's but I got $200.00 shoes for $29.00. The third pair I wore this morning after too long of a break from the gym and I hope to be more consistent.

Self portrait--I did shower and even tried to do my hair but the pony tail could not be avoided.

My favorite room.

The Kids playing nicely. It helps to have a non-sibling referee.

Rich working. I think.

Tagged

2008-09-22T15:08:00.001-07:00

Ok so I have been tagged and I am probably posting these pictures out of order. Here is my kitchen sink, my refrigerator, my toilet, my closet and my laundry room.

Bangs

2008-09-04T23:02:00.000-07:00

I went to get my haircut recently and as I always do -I want a change but then I don't -so this time I opted for some piecy bangs which I quite like. I haven't been able to style my hair like this again but the bangs have still been a fun if not that dramatic change.

More Bubbles

2008-09-04T22:54:00.000-07:00

Here are some more pictures from the company picnic. Max and Hunter got balloon swords and Mckay wanted a snake. I don't know what it is about bubbles but my children can't seem to get enough of them. It was all we could do to pull Mckay away when it was time to leave.

Microsoft Company Picnic

2008-09-04T22:47:00.000-07:00

Here we are at the Microsoft Company picnic. It is always a lot of fun with great food and great activities. Rich, Hayden and Maddison climbed the rock wall. Max attempted it but the harness was too uncomfortable for him to climb with. Hunter competed in an impromptu race with other 6year olds and came in first. He received a blue ribbon for his efforts and was quite pleased.

Halli at Lake Wilderness

2008-09-04T22:45:00.000-07:00

My pretty girl at the lake.

Mckay's 3rd Birthday

2008-09-04T22:38:00.000-07:00

We spent the day at Lake Wilderness on Mckay's 3rd birthday. I even made cupcakes (which is rare for me) for the kids to share and sing Happy Birthday to Mckay but I couldn't get him out of the water or sand long enough so eventually we just handed them out and ate them. Here he is with his cake and opening presents. And here is his sister Halli with her piece of cake and in the mess we had hoped for on her birthday and didn't get.

Little Brothers

2008-09-04T22:33:00.000-07:00

Hunter, Gabe Hanby and Mckay enjoying the fireworks. Hunter and Gabe kept ditching Mckay that is why he isn't in one of the pictures and not quite settled in the other two. Unfortunately that is the breaks when you are the little bother -I mean brother.

Fourth of July Fireworks

2008-09-04T22:27:00.000-07:00

Mckay was afraid of the fireworks at first but then he warmed up and had fun with a few sparklers. Halli slept and Hayden with friend Michael really enjoyed lighting up the sky! Hayden's shirt which was new and white came home brown and with little burn holes in it from his fire fun. We had plenty of fireworks and the kids enjoyed the show!

Bubbles

2008-09-04T22:24:00.000-07:00

The kids really had fun playing with bubbles in the backyard. I think it rivaled the firework show later.

Fourth of July Fun

2008-09-04T22:17:00.000-07:00

We joined the Gealta's in our old neighborhood for the 4th of July. We had fun trying to take our annual family picture in the backyard. Great food, great friends, what more can you ask for?

Cabin Farewell

2008-09-04T22:12:00.000-07:00

Here we are just before heading home and a picture of all the cousins on the stairs. It was a fun week and we look forward to next summer with the Haddocks at the cabin!

Rubbers

2008-09-04T22:06:00.000-07:00

A few summers ago Holly and Brian introduced us to a game called "Rubbers". They brought a huge box of big rubber bands and you take a handful of them-separate into teams and then try and shoot each other with the rubber bands. If youget hit you are out. Despite the name it is quite fun and we had a great time playing it this year while at the cabin.

Maddison's 13th Birthday

2008-09-04T21:54:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Maddison's 13th birthday at the cabin as we have for the past 3 or 4 years. Her cousin Lizzie's birthday is only a few days after hers so we celebrated them together. Maddison wanted a funfetti cake so we brought the mix and frosting from home --it was a family party year and I think Maddi's was definetly the most well attended. Happy

Birthday Maddison!

Thank You

2008-06-08T23:42:00.000-07:00

Here is Halli in her cute birthday outfit from Grandma & Grandpa Haddock. Thank you we think she looks absolutely adorable!

Maddison's Track

2008-06-08T23:37:00.000-07:00

Maddison in her track uniform after the last school meet. She did well that day coming in third. We missed her race as usual by a few minutes. She was not happy about that. Anyway we thought this would be it but she ended up qualifying for the regional meet and I think Rich actually made that race and got it on film. She ran the mile in a little over 6 minutes. Way to go Maddi!

Hunter's t-ball game

2008-06-08T23:31:00.000-07:00

Hunter played t-ball this last season without his dad as an assistant coach. I missed the convenience of Rich keeping track of games and practices but I think Hunter had fun. Here are a few pictures from his last game.

Halli's Birthday!

2008-06-08T23:16:00.000-07:00

I can't believe my baby is one!

Maddison and I had a cake decorating lesson for our Mutual activity the night before so we decided to make the cake and decorate it ourselves. Halli wasn't too into the cake but she did enjoy ripping the paper off her presents with a little help from her friends. Happy Birthday Halli!

Dance Festival

2008-06-08T22:16:00.000-07:00

Our Stake participated in a tri stake dance festival. Both Hayden and Maddison danced in it. We have video of Hayden but no pictures. Here is Maddi doing the Beehive dance to Alvin and the Chipmunks. Our stake was Simon (in case you are wondering about the glasses). They both did a really great job and it was a lot of fun!

End of Soccer Season

2008-06-08T22:08:00.000-07:00

Ok so I am a really lame parent and never took my camera to an actual game but here is Hayden and most of his soccer team at their end of season pizza party. Hayden received the award for the "Most Improved" player on his team. I think he enjoyed the season and I enjoyed him being engaged in a good activity.

Fun in the Sun

2008-06-08T22:02:00.001-07:00

We actually had a momentary reprieve from the rain and ventured out to Lake Meridian to enjoy the sun and some time with friends. I am soo glad we did because I don't think we have seen the sun since.

Max's Birthday

2008-05-04T17:32:00.001-07:00

Max is ten! I can hardly believe it. He wanted an oreo ice cream cake which I purchased from Cold Stone. It was yummy! This year it is family birthdays so no friends were invited. We celebrated with cake and then Max opened presents. I think he was happy with what he got commenting that he received more than he even knew existed.

Thank you

2008-05-04T17:25:00.000-07:00

A big thanks to Stephen and Desirae for the pick ups and drop offs at the airport as well as letting us crash at their place and then driving two cars down to Deridder to accommodate all of our people and stuff. We love you guys and really enjoyed the visit! Halli took a special liking to Stephen which made Brooklyn a little jealous. Thank you Brookie for sharing your Daddy! We look forward to seeing you all again in June.

Louisiana Visit

2008-05-04T17:16:00.000-07:00

Here we are in the front yard after church. It was a wonderful fast & testimony meeting where all of us took the opportunity to bear our testimonies. It was a great day to reflect on our incredible heritage. Not a bad looking group I'd say :) It was really fun having six of the ten siblings at home but the other four were missed!

Crawfish Boil

2008-05-04T17:11:00.000-07:00

So of course being in Lousiana we had to have a traditional crawfish boil. T.J. insisted on it. We enjoyed red beans and rice, corn, potatoes and crawfish. It was delicious!

Halli & Great Grandma Blanton

2008-05-04T17:07:00.000-07:00

Here is Halli with her Great Grandma Blanton. It was wonderful to visit with Grandma in her new place. Mom and Aunt Janet did a wonderful job getting things put away and organized. Grandma seems happy to be there and we had some lovely conversations. I am glad Halli could meet her even if she probably won't remember.

Halls of DeRidder High

2008-05-04T16:54:00.000-07:00

Rebecca is Home! Here are 3 of my 4 sisters in the hall of Deridder High School. Kimberly and I took the opportunity to come home for a visit to welcome Rebecca back from Spain and we visited Mom for lunch that day at the High School. Not much has changed except for the color of the lockers and the lack of carpeting. It was fun considering we all graduated from there and Rosalia is currently Miss DHS! Way to go Rosalia!

Jealous Mckay

2008-04-05T18:06:00.001-07:00

Mckay was jealous of Halli having her picture taken. He started crying about it so I turned the camera on him and I guess he was a bit embarrassed of his tearful face but he promptly cheered up once the focus was on him.

Clapping Halli

2008-04-05T18:01:00.000-07:00

Halli's favorite thing to do is clap. She does it for everyone or just to entertain herself. We think it is cute!

Last Game for Cheer

2008-04-05T17:49:00.000-07:00

This was the last game of the year for the cheerleaders. They had a cheer camp for younger girls and they performed with them at half time. (They are wearing the camp t-shirt.) Maddi had a fun time cheering this year so she is going to try out again to cheer in 8th grade with her friends Greta and Emily.

2008 Pinewood Derby

2008-04-05T17:24:00.000-07:00

Max had a pretty good run at the Pinewood Derby this year . He came in 3rd fastest in the Bear Den Group. We thought it was quite a showing having put the car together an hour and a half before weigh in. Max was pleased with the medal but he was a bit disappointed to not get a trophy. He thought he should have done better because last year he was 3rd fastest overall. (Rich spent days and days on that car!) The Rasmussen's did an awesome job running the derby. I think there was something like 130 races and they got them done in a very timely manner! I'm just glad to have another one under our belt. We have many, many, many more years of Pinewood Derby's in our future :)

Sonics Game

2008-03-23T18:19:00.000-07:00

Rich and Hayden got last minute tickets from a friend

of our ward's Scout Master . Lucky for them he thought to call us first!

Skiing at Snoqualmie

2008-03-23T17:53:00.000-07:00

Rich, Maddi and Hunter had a single skiing experience this winter season. Hunter had his first lesson and his first time on the slopes. They had a lot of fun!

2008-03-23T17:46:00.000-07:00

Maddi and Halli hoping for sun!

Maddi's Choir Concert

2008-03-23T17:37:00.001-07:00

This is Maddison's most recent Choir concert. It was on a Monday nite so we braved it with the entire family. Lucky for us it was a short concert! That is Maddi with her friends Greta and Miranda. The girls voted not to wear the neckties as ties but to put them in their hair. A bit unconventional but cute I guess.

Halli's Photo Shoot

2008-03-23T17:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some of my favorite photo's from Halli's most recent trip to Thuline Photography. Isn't she adorable!?!

Easter in Washington

2008-03-23T17:24:00.000-07:00

I liked this one of the kids at home before they changed. Mckay's cheese face is classic!

Easter in Washington

2008-03-23T17:19:00.000-07:00

This is us after church. We couldn't go outside because it was pouring rain. Hayden's friend volunteered to take the picture and we lost half of Hayden. Everyone commented on our matching green. I said twice a year I make everyone match--Easter and Christmas. The rest of the year they can wear what they want!

Easter in Washington

2008-03-23T17:15:00.000-07:00

Here is Miss Halli with her easter basket. We printed pictures and put them in her "Who loves baby" book so she could look at her family--she thought it was great!

Easter in Washington

2008-03-23T17:12:00.000-07:00

Max loved that they had little ducks and chicks to hold! Mckay wasn't sure what to think of them at first but he warmed up to them and Hunter thought it was cool as well.

Easter in Washington

2008-03-23T16:55:00.000-07:00

Easter came quickly this year and the egg hunts were had without rain! This one was actually inside our house but yesterday was gorgeous and thanks to the Clark Lake Ward our kids enjoyed a dry and sunny easter egg hunt at the church. The kids and Rich dyed eggs and I think they did a great job. You be the judge.