Raymond Family

The Latest Pics of the boys

2008-08-05T19:54:00.000-07:00

I've finally lost it!

2008-08-05T19:07:00.000-07:00

Well, look what I went and did! I got a wild hair and cut mine! Can you believe it? I haven't had hair this short since I was in 3rd grade. I was so nervous when I went to the salon. I almost backed out several times. But, I did it and I love it! I feel 5 lbs lighter!

Partners In Crime

2008-04-02T07:39:00.000-07:00

Oh, I can see a lot more of this kind of stuff in my future. The boys are becoming mobile and I will be in double trouble then! It sure makes for some cute pictures though. Haha.

BUSTED!

They look proud of themselves...

Double Trouble

Funny Girl

2008-02-21T08:40:00.001-08:00

Briauna is such a silly girl. She can fall asleep anywhere. These were just a few funny pictures of places she has fallen asleep recently...

Briauna in her bling.

Briauna asleep on Mimi's kitchen table.

Asleep on the bottom stair, ON TOP of the cat (Oliver)

Asleep on her chair after taking ONE bite of her lunch.

My sleeping angel...sweet girl.

Our Anniversary

2008-02-13T08:41:00.000-08:00

It seems like it should be our 15th anniversary already, but it was just 7. We will be together 10 years this August, but we were married February 11th, 2001. We are in the middle of a little ice storm here and school has been out for 3 days now. Monday, Trav worked from home so it was the perfect opportunity for us to go out to lunch alone. Kalei watched all the kids at home and we went to the Olive Garden. It was nice to actually be ALONE. That doesn't happen often as you can imagine. We ate and talked. It was like a real date! Trav surprised me with new earrings. They are beautiful. He is so sweet. The past 7 years of marriage have been wonderful. I am so lucky that I get to spend eternity with my very best friend.

At the Olive Garden

My new earrings. Aren't they perty?

Me, wearing my new earrings.

Back at home after lunch.

Our frozen backyard

View from the front porch.

Kalei's 12th B-Day Party

2008-02-11T08:19:00.000-08:00

Kalei wanted a party with friends and we got a great deal on a birthday package for the Ice Park here in Springfield for 10 people. So, herself, Auni and Kenna and then she invited 7 friends. We got the birthday room for an hour where we did presents and cake. She also had a money tree. I think she ended up with around $60! Also, Parker the Penguin stopped by for a visit. I thought the girls were too old for that, but it's part of the package. They didn't seem to mind. Except for Bri. She wasn't going anywhere near him. Bri ended up strapping on some skates, too and skating with Daddy. She ventured off on her own but after falling a couple of times, she was done. She did pretty good though. Everyone had a good time. I realized afterward...I'm not in one single picture. But I was there! I'm behind the camera.

The Cake mom made

With Nicole by her side, Kalei made her wish

and blew out the candles...all 12!

Parker the Penguin came by to visit the party.
He's the mascot for the ice park.
(back row, left to right) Sarah Sparks, Kelly Marsh,
Kelly Koontz, Parker, Kalei, Mackenzie Laney, Lindsay
Bennett (second row) Megan Jolley, MaKenna, Auni &

Nicole Elersic down in front.

Some people brought gifts, but Kalei had a money
tree also. She ended up with over $50 in her pocket.

Here's the conga line...Dad is the caboose!

There were plenty of spills...most of them on purpose.

Bri, the little ice princess

I think dad was asking her if she's had enough.
She fell a couple of times and she was done.

Afterward, the girls wait for Kelly Marsh's mom to
show up. I think they all had a good time.

Auni's 10th Birthday

2008-02-11T07:22:00.000-08:00

Auni turned 10 on January 16th. We gave the kids a choice this year between the traditional party with friends or inviting one special friend to spend the night and they get to go wherever they want to for dinner and an activity (like a movie or something). Auni chose to have her friend Vanessa over and they went to Incredible Pizza. But, when they got there, it was so crowded they decided to go to Chuck E. Cheese's instead. They got tons of tokens and tickets. That was dinner and an activity in one! So, we had a family party for her. I made her cake. I can't believe she's 10.

The cake mom made

Makin' a wish

She got a case for her Nintendo DS

A new tamagotchi

They are growing up too fast!!

2008-01-31T09:19:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it. Dylan has his first tooth! It popped through last Tuesday, the 29th. Devan's isn't far behind. You can almost see it. It's hard to believe they are more than half way done breastfeeding. I will miss that. Well, I say that now...ask me again when they have more teeth!

The last 6 months in pictures

2008-01-22T08:58:00.000-08:00

A New Year's Resolution

2008-01-08T14:23:00.000-08:00

Well, I have one. My resolution this year is to keep this family blog current. I know, what a difficult resolution, huh? Well, with twin toddlers and a 2 1/2 yr old to keep up with also, I'm lucky to get a chance to check my email once a week! Who am I kidding, I'm lucky to get a shower!!
So, we'll see how this goes. I just thought this would be a good way to keep everyone up to speed on what our family is doing throughout the year. (Because we know everyone is always curious)
Wish Me Luck!!