Willis Family

Lauren's Baptism - Nov. 10, 2011

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Lauren's Baptism Day on her B-day!

What a blessing this little one has been for our family. I am especially grateful for her today!

Lauren's 8th Birthday - Nov. 10, 2011

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Lauren turns 8 years old today. It was a great day!

Lauren and Taylor

The Birthday girl with all her presents and Grandmas Glutten-free Cake! Yum!Yum!

The best present ever........BOOTS!

Love this sweet girl!!

Vance's Eagle Project - July 2010

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The before pictures:

Christmas Fun - 2009

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Christmas Time is my favorite time of year. These pictures are just some of the fun things we did over the Christmas Holiday!

The kids decorating gingerbread houses on New Years Eve!

Making homemade Tortellini on Christmas Eve!

The kids enjoy being able to help in the kitchen - we all participate in rolling out the dough and cutting the circle shapes, stuffing the tortellini, and sealing them.

The Finished product

It's fun being able to share with my family something that I learned to do in Italy, while on my mission - it also reconnects me to Italy and the memories of serving the people there.

We also made gingerbread cookies and decorated them. They didn't turn out too great looking but, it was fun making jokes about our broken gingerbread man and woman cookies.

The happy couple!

This one lost his head!

The Missionary gingerbread boys!

December 18, 2010 - Taylor's Sweet 16 Birthday!

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Taylor's Sweet 16

On December 18, 1993,
our beautiful girl was born,
now she's Sweet 16 and truly never been kissed!
(except by her Dad and brothers).

Dear Taylor,
We love you so much, in all that you do, you make us proud!

Vancer has his first Junior High Orchestra Concert

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Vance had his Christmas Concert last night. He is in 7th grade and plays in the intermediate Orchestra. He is doing really well at it - I am hopeful that he will continue to play the Cello. It gets difficult for him when he has to practice so much and he also plays the piano and takes lessons and plays basketball. Vance is my perfectionist. I enjoy his enthusiasm.

Vance Turns 47!!!

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Vance had his Birthday today - This was his cake of choice from Walmart. This made things alot easier for me. This whole year Vance thought he was 47 and so he was kind of depressed on his birthday because he thought he was turning 48. But, surprise Vance you only just turned 47, so you are actually a year younger than you thought. That would make anyones day. Happy Birthday my sweet eternal friend and companion.
The kids are always way more excited than we are - you would never know it from this picture.

Yes honey, you can warm yourself by the fire. Just don't burn yourself!!

We love you Vance!

Last Day of 9th Grade - Junior High for Taylor

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Good-bye 9th Grade and Junior High

Shierston, Katie, Taylor and Cassidy

Poston Freshman - goodbye!
Hello to Mountain View High School

Year End Piano Recital

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Vance was the only one of our kids this year that participated in the year end piano recital. We are proud of him for sticking with it! He switched teachers this year and is doing very well. This is his fourth year of taking lessons.

Bennett Brown, Matthew and Vance

Country Reports

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6th Grade Country Reports
Vance chose to do his report on Italy. (this is where I served my mission) He spent a lot of time putting it together and got an A+ on it. They give an oral report and then displayed them at the year end program at school.

6th Grade Science Camp

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Every year at Hawthorne the 6th grade class goes to science camp at
the end of the school year. They went the last week in April. I went
with them as a chaperone.

I learned to shoot an arrow!!

Vance already knew - he was great!!

The Boys learn how to build a catapult.

They get to climb a 60 foot wall! (I did it too)

Vance, Tanner, Cory and Sam (on front row)

Vance and Tanner

Camp was for two days - one night - it was fun to hang out with boys!!

2009 Lady Panthers - Track Champions

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This year Taylor ran on the Track Team - Taylor ran the 4x4 relay and the 400 individual events. Their school won state champions for girls track. Taylor's relay team won 2nd place.

Taylor Willis and Emmee Wright

State finals

Way to go Taylor!!!

April 20, 2009 - Matthew's 9th Birthday!!

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Happy Birthday Matthew!!

We are so glad to have Matthew in our family! He is a natural athlete, has an excellent imagination, and is an artist. Matthew is a good son and a good brother to his siblings.

Easter 2009

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Easter morning with the kids. I love still being
able to watch their surprised faces as the look
through their Easter Baskets at their treats. Matthew (8) who has to go through and sort everything out to see how much of everything he got. (Just to make sure it's fair). Lauren (5) who is just so happy about everything. I can hear her say "Ohhh! So cute!" Thanks mom!"
(She is a very polite child) And Vance is my organizer - he keeps after Matthew and tells him just how she should keep everything just right.

All dressed up and ready for church! It's a bright sun shiny day!!

Mesa Easter Pageant April 1 - 11th 2009

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This Easter was incredible - we were very
fortunate to be a part of the Mesa Easter Pageant. It was 3 weeks of rehearsals and performances - every night - but it was so
worth it. The Pageant was the account of the life of Jesus Christ. We were among the "Followers of Christ" - those who participated were instructed to feel the part - and there were times that I truly felt I was there and looking upon Jesus Christ. It was truly amazing. Taylor and Vance participated last year and loved it and convinced me to try out this year - I am so glad that I did.
We are hoping to include Vance and Lauren next year.

Super Saturday Rehearsal.

Matthew and Vance

Mackenzie, Taylor Rose and Cassidy!

The Concert - March 16, 2009

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David Archuleta

Taylor, Cassidy, Lauren and Shiersten
and the Guitar Player - Mike!!

The girls waited for 9 hours in line - so they could
get just the perfect view of David - I dropped them
off and took them lunch - then a couple of hours
later I took them water and and umbrella for the
heat - (and yes I attended!! lots of fun!)
They were interview by channel 10 for the 6:00
news - They were so cute and sooo excited!!!

Lauren, Taylor, Shiersten and Cassidy

The tour bus

Taylor said this was one of the best days of
her life --well until Friday when Twlight comes
out on video!!!

Highlight of the year!!!

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This last weekend we had our Stake Conference.
The Stake President had lined up a surprise
speaker for the youth fireside on Sunday Night.

It was David Archuleta!!!

Taylor's Group: Lauren, Shiersten, David, Taylor and Cassidy

David and Taylor

Autograph -

They let everyone meet in the Relief Society
room - the line was huge - but they got to meet
him in groups and do pictures - As they were
leaving Taylor patted him on the shoulder and
said "see you tomorrow night at your concert"

Working in the Yard

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Taylor
and
Lauren

Family day working in the yard -
pruning our fruit trees and fixing
the sprinkler system - it's great having
a handy husband!

Vancer and Me

Matthew

Too cute for words - Lauren

Pine Wood Derby Time!

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Matthew and scouts at the Pine Wood Derby!

Good Job Matthew! 2nd Place in his Den!

Matthew's Personal Success Award!

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Matthew achieved a Personal Success
Award for 2nd Quarter. This award
is given to the student for giving 100%
in the class room.
Way to go Matthew!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Our
New Year's
Eve
Celebration!

At midnight we ran outside and
Taylor and her friends ran up
and down the street beating on
pans yelling, "happy new year".
Vance let off some fire works
and gave the kids giant
sparklers -

Happy New Year!

The Things I Love About Christmas - - -

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For family home evening before Christmas
we went to see the lights at the Mesa Temple.
Some of the things I love most about Christmas
are the Temple lights, the music and the spirit
that you feel - especially the spirit that comes
from the peace of the Nativity. I love living
so close to the Temple.

The Things I Love About Christmas!

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The Things I Love About Christmas..............

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Another thing I love about Christmas is
when the kids spend time together and we
do a fun project----just for the fun of it.

Oh, this is so fun!

Even when the
mischievous
looks begin.

"Mom, wait 'til
you see what
we're going to
do next!"

"See how pretty!"

"Mom, scary!"

"My house is
pretty too!"

"See!"

Trouble starts!

"My house is
falling apart!"

"Vance!"

"Look Mom!"

And I don't even care
about the mess - well
for a few minutes!

Santa comes to our house!!!

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On Christmas Eve we had a visitor. Yes!
It was Santa Claus. I'm not exactly sure
how he did it - I guess it was just before
he had to get going to deliver Christmas
presents - but we were so excited to see
him.

We love you Santa Claus!

Lauren and Tia

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On Tuesdays and Thursdays our neighbor
and friend Tia Brown comes over to watch
Lauren. She is actually a respite care
provider - and just happened into this field -
and then we ended up neighbors. Her dad
is also our Bishop. We have become quite
close with their family.

Anyway, Tia is always doing fun stuff with Lauren. This day they were singing at the piano. I love it!

Thank you Tia for loving our little girl!!

Christmas Programs - December 2008

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Vance participates in the 5th and 6th
grade Christmas Orchestra Concert.

Vance plays the cello.

Vance, Tanner, Bennett and Trent

Matthew is one of the singers and
dancers in their performance of
"The Christmas Carol"

He is very serious this year about
behaving in the concert. Infact,
he continues to tell the girl next to
him to be quiet and keep her eyes
forward!! (Where is my son??)

Matt enjoys the dancing part!

"Singing, Singing all the day!"

(Thank you Allison for the pictures!)

Taylor Rose Willis - 15th Birthday!!

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On December 18, 2008, we celebrated Taylor's 15th birthday. Here she is our beautiful daughter! We are so proud of who she is - I am most impressed with her desire to make right choices. She is valiant and will not put aside the things she knows are right! Not perfect, but almost. I have included several pictures of Taylor while growing up - she always loved to be dressed up and dolled up and still does. We are so thankful to have Taylor in our family!!!

This is our first family photograph! Taylor was just three months old.

Taylor Rose Willis
1 year

Taylor in The Little Miss Hawaiian Tropic
pageant. She won 1st runner up.

Taylor 4 years old
Little Miss Hawaiian Tropic
Missouri

Taylor
Kindergarten

Taylor at her Aunt's
wedding. Age 7
Vancer age 4

Taylor
3rd grade

Taylor
4th grade

Taylor
1st year of Cheer
4th grade

Go Tigers!!

Taylor
6th grade
12 years old.

Lauren visits Santa

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The week before Christmas Tia (Lauren's friend) took Lauren to see Santa at the mall. I was so grateful because I had been out of town and taking Lauren to see Santa was about the last thing on my list. This is the first year that Lauren wanted to see him and actually sat on his lap. She told Santa that she wanted books and toys for Christmas. Thanks Tia!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!!

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Vance Merrill Willis
(9months old)

On December 13th was
Vance's birthday!
We celebrated with the kids
by having a yummy dinner
and cheese cake for dessert!
(I won't say how old Vance
is but he's a lot older than me!)

Lauren and Daddy

Happy Birthday to you!!!

Thanksgiving 2008

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Lauren and Mommy

All of us!

At Thanksgiving every year we fly out to Seattle Washington where my parents live and have a big family Thanksgiving. It is kind of a big deal because we are all committed to going so we can spend time together. The cousins have a great time and my sister and I (my mom sleeps in) go shopping at 5am the day after. We have lots of fun together.
Vance (hubby) has started a new tradition of taking the kids on a ten mile hike out on the spit out to the Light House which has been there 150 years. It's a beautiful light house and they enjoy the adventure. Teresa and I are too busy shopping to go - too bad!!!

Taylor and Miranda at the Light House

Vance and Emily, Ashley and Matthew

All the kids!

TWILIGHT PREMIER - MIDNIGHT 2008

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On November 20th, Thursday Night, we ventured out to wait in long lines (we however, were 7th in line) to see the premier of TWILIGHT!!!!! We got there around 4:30pm and waited until midnight to see the movie. It was a great time and well worth the wait as you can imagine by the picture at the left.

Cassidy, Taylor and Mackenzi
trying to do their homework!

Taylor and Mackenzi all smiles
and not able to stop!

Here we are camped out on blankets waiting for the doors to open. The Sherry's and the girls.

Cassidy, Taylor and Mackenzi

This is the place where it all happened.

Sheri and Sherry
(our encounter with fame)

TWILIGHT PREMIER

Saturday at the Lake - Nov. 15th 2008

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While Mom was away, Dad took us to the lake. It was a fun and relaxing getaway. We had a great time and enjoyed the nice warm weather, while it lasted.

The pretty sunset at the lake.

We got to get up close and personal with the wildlife!

It was freezing but the boys still jumped in!

We went so fast in the boat- it was hard to stand up without falling on to the floor.

The beautiful lake..

Grant (one of Matthew's friends) was brave enough to jump into the water many times.

Vancer in his life vest.

Matt and Grant

The boys in the boat.

Our boat.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN - Nov. 10th 2008

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Happy 5th Birthday Lauren!! On November 10th we celebrated Lauren's 5th birthday. I can hardly believe that she's 5. She wore her cute birthday girl shirt to school. Then after dinner we had a fun birthday party for her. Lauren got a Fisher Price MP3 Player and a spelling game. She also got "Camp Rock" movie from Tia and the Brown family and a hand made apron from Grandma Willis and Talking Elmo from Grandpa and Grandma Miller. All the things she loves.

Apron from Grandma

Giant cupcake birthday cake!!!

One of our family traditions is that we let the birthday person choose their favorite meal for dinner and then they get the "you are special today" plate to eat on!!!

Weekend Away - Nov 1st

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Lauren taking it easy while she and I watch Vance and the kids riding the go-carts.

This weekend we took a trip up to Virginia's cabin at Pinetop/Lakeside. We had a good time spending some family time together. We spent part of our day Saturday playing.

Vance and Matt

Later on Vance and I decide to ride the cars together. It started out as just a little friendly fun- driving the go-carts. But then Vance decided that he was racing me and so I had to put him in his place. I of course won the race.

Taylor is just way too serious about this!!!

Vancer having fun!!

Enjoying some putt-putt golf!

One of the highlights for me was before we left to go Taylor was already talking about coming home. After having spent a day there Taylor asked if we could stay an extra day. Another one of the highlights was when Vance and I went to the Stake Conference Broadcast in Lakeside. It was a general broadcast for Stake Conferences all over Arizona. It was wonderful. I enjoyed so much listening to our leaders' council. It was nice to hear things from them that pertained to us here in Arizona specifically.

Halloween Fun

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Happy Halloween! We had fun this year dressing 50's style. We went to a Halloween party and some friends hosted a trunk or treat for the kids.

Mom and Lauren

Taylor vampire girl!

Vance and Lauren won the costume contest for "The Coolest" catagory.

The Willis Family

He bought me flowers!! October 28, 2008

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After a busy day of painting my kitchen and cleaning house. Taking kids to and fro - I had been busy the day before making Halloween Costumes for the girls and everything had been a mess. Vance came home from work - we had dinner and then he was off to a meeting at the Stake Center - when he came home he brought me flowers. Just for no reason really in my eyes. But he said he knew I had worked really hard today on the house and getting everything nice and clean. I love you Vance - thank you for noticing the little things.

Planting Flowers at the Mesa Temple - October 18, 2008

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Mesa Temple Service Project

Taylor and Others planting flowers

Taylor and me working together!

Taylor and Cassidy "I forgot to tickle the roots!"

I feel so privileged to be able to work with the young women in our ward - but mostly to be with Taylor and see the beautiful young woman she is becoming. I am so impressed with her desire to do what is right and to be an example to those around her. She is fortunate to have good friends. Now if she could only keep her room clean - she would be more perfect.

Vance gets Principals Award - October 17th

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Today was great! I got to go watch Vancer get the Principal's Award for his class. This is given for academic achievement. Vance got all A+'s. Mr. Ludwig his teacher said Vance is the first in many years. Way to go Vancer!!! I am so lucky to have such great kids.

Fall Break - Bounce U

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Because we had some of Vance's family in town over the break - we decided not to go to Rocky Point as we had planned. So amongst having everyone here we took the kids over to Bounce U for a couple of hours of play. Somehow we didn't get any pictures of the boys - (I wonder who took the pictures??)

Taylor and Cassidy

Girls having fun at Bounce- U.

My First MVT Game!

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Last week I went to my first Mountain View football game! Yup, my first...anyways, I had a good time and I can't wait for next year!

Pictures of Vance's Birthday Party at Amazing Jake's

2008-10-10T19:48:00.000-07:00

Being that this was Vance's 12th Birthday - I wanted him to have a big, fun birthday party. It's just so hard to find the time - but on the Tuesday after his birthday we took him and four of his friends to Amazing Jake's. It's sort of like a carnival in-doors. There were lots of video games and rock climbing wall and bowling and food (which was not great) and a mini roller coaster and bumper cars and much, much more. I think the kids had a great time.

After the party we came home and had yummy cupcakes from Costco.

The rock climbing wall was a favorite!!

Vance and Lauren on the tea cups!

Mom and Lauren on the roller coaster (that went way too fast and made us all sick!)

This post is long over due, but we wanted to blog Vance's birthday party. We hope everyone had a good time and a lot of fun.

Conference Weekend - Canning Apple Pie

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Conference time is so much fun - I love when everyone is home - I got into the fall spirit by canning apple pie filling. This time of year just gets me going - I start feeling the need to do all kinds of things. I love the feeling of accomplishing something great. Apple pie filling is great!!!! I put up 18 quarts!

I recruited Taylor and her friend Cassidy to help with the peeling and cutting of the apples. I just hope someday when Taylor is grown - she'll look back and love that we did these things.

After I got all the bottles full I still had to hot-water-bath them (if that makes sense) - Vance had our gas burner set up in the garage ready to go. And this I did in between watching sessions of Conference on Saturday. For some reason when everyone is home I feel like starting projects - I guess.

September 29, 2008 Lauren and Flowers

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There isn't a day that she doesn't make me smile!

September 28, 2008 Vance's 12th Birthday!

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Sunday we celebrated Vance's 12th Birthday.
He was excited to graduate from primary and
receive the Aaronic Priesthood.

Vance also got to attend his first Stake fireside.
He was excited to be able to go with Taylor and
be grown up.

I am so impressed by what a good young man
Vance has become. He is obedient and tries to
please everyone. He is a good example to his
family.

These are just some fun pictures from our
family birthday party!!!

Lauren having fun.

Matt looking on and wanting
to help open presents.

Taylor and Vance

Mom brings the cake!

Presents and Cake

Make a wish!!!

(by the way it took him
several tries!)

This is just after
church - Vance
had just been
ordained a Deacon.

A tribute to Emanuel Vance Willis
Born September 28, 1996 in Roseville, California

Vance - 6 months old

Preschool - Age 4

Vance 1st Grade

Vance 2nd Grade

Vance's Baptism Picture - 8 years old

Vance Football, Age 10

Vance 4th Grade -

Matthew's Scout Project - Family History - September 25, 2008

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Matthew had to do a family history
project for Cub Scouts. He was to
choose one family member and tell
something interesting about them.
He was also to make a poster showing
how he was related. (Like a picture
family tree). So Matthew chose his
great-great grandfather; Frank Cottis.
I think Matt liked that he invented
Neapolitan ice cream. He decorated his posters with pictures of things typical from the area where his family came from. In this case from Italy. Matthew shows a picture of Frank Cottis and his wife Judith Ferrari ("Mom, were Ferrari cars invented yet?") Then he has a picture of the Cottis family children. In the middle
of this picture are the twin girls. One of them is Matthew's great grandma; Inez Delores Cottis-Haws. The next picture is a picture of Inez Haws when she was older.Then there

is a picture of Matt's grandma Jeanette Lee Haws - Miller. (this is my mommy). Then a picture of Matt's mom; Sherry Miller-Willis and finally a picture of Matthew. Matthew really enjoyed this because he got to "see" who his family is and where they came from. When we visualize things I think we all learn more.

Picture Day - Sept. 23, 2008

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Today I curled Lauren's hair for
her school pictures. She was so
proud of her curls and she said she
was "so pretty"!!! How blessed I
am to have this sweet sweet child.

Daddy Daughter Camp Out - September 19, 2008

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This weekend was our wards annual Daddy-Daughter Sleepover. Vance took the girls. Lauren was especially excited to go on a trip with Dad. Vance loaded up the camping stuff and the girls and headed out on Friday night. He left me home with the boys. It was a nice break for me and fun to spend some time with the boys alone.

Taylor slept in the front of the truck and Vance and Lauren
set up the back
with a tent and slept there.

Are we having fun yet???

Vance, Taylor and Lauren

Nice 45 year old rear view!!!!

Lauren goes to bed!

The Little princesses sleep!!

Taylor's First Game

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Here are some pictures of Taylor cheering at her first Poston football game. GO POSTON!

Labor Day Weekend

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Over the weekend we went up to the
mountains at Lakeside. It rained just
about the whole time we were there.
But, It was a good weekend for reading
and relaxing. We had a nice fire (it was
a little warm for that) - but it was great.

Matthew gives it a try.

Lauren plays miniature Golf!

My cute Hubby!

First Day of School

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Lauren's 1st Day of Preschool - 2008

Taylor - First Day of School 2008

Vance and Matthew
August 2008

Vance and Mr. Ludwig - 6th Grade

Matthew and his teacher-

Mrs. Cawood - 3rd Grade

Vance and Tanner 1st Day of 6th Grade!

Our Family Trip to Montana!

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Vacation with family in Montana

White water rafting - Great fun!!!!

Where's Grandpa and Grandma??

Keep paddling!!

Matt and Angie

Matt and Vancer

Taylor and Miranda

Putting on a show - our kids being us!

Nap time!

Lauren sings to Camp Rock - she's doing her part of the talent show!

Aunt Jean, Sherry(cousin) and Uncle David

Miranda, Lauren and Taylor - bubble bath!

Vance and Emily- gone fishing!

Aaron, Vance, Matt, Angie, Ashley and Emily - taking a swim!

Matt

Teresa plays tag - isn't she too old for that?

The Boys

Vancer

Miranda and Taylor eat fresh pig!

Playing around!

We celebrate Uncle Mike's 41st b-day!!

We Play!

Tag on the huge tires!!!!

We had a great summer and thanks to my parents we were able to spend a week at this beautiful cabin in Montana. There was a place for everyone - the kids had a huge loft to play and sleep in - and all the adults slept on the lower levels - so we didn't here the kids!! So let's see there was Grandpa and Grandma, Aunt Jean and LaVore, Teresa and her kids, Lynn (Teresa's friend) and his kids, Mike and Miranda, Uncle David and his Sherry, me (Sherry) and my kids. (Vance was unable to go this year).

Meet the Family

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Hello Everyone and Welcome!!! This is my first entry for my family, so I think I'll start by introducing everyone. For those of you that don't know me, my name is Taylor. I'll be managing and updating the blog most of the time. So let's meet the FAMILY......

This is my adorable little sister, Lauren. She's 4 and a half and one of the most outgoing, and fun little toddlers you'll ever meet! She loves to sing and dance. She also loves going to church and to preschool.

This is my little brother Vance. He's 11 ( almost 12). He loves anything that has to do with sports . He's super competitive and athletic. His favorite sports include basketball and football. He enjoys school and he is an extremely hard worker when it comes to academics.

This is my other little brother Matthew ( if you haven't figured it out already, I'm the oldest in the family). He's 8 years old. He is by far the most energetic of my siblings. He, like my brother Vance, also loves sports. He enjoys playing with his friends and spending time outdoors.

This is Sherry Willis (a.k.a. Mom). She's the family's schedule planner, chef, interior designer, nanny, and the world's best mom. She's amazingly hard
working. Not only is she a wonderful mother but
she also serves with diligence in her church calling. She loves to vacation in warm sunny places where she can layout and soak up the sun. She is a certified scuba diver and she loves to go snow skiing.

This is Vance Willis ( yup he's my dad).
He's extremely hard working and extremely devoted to his family, his job, and his church calling. He's the family's handyman and
he's the best! He loves going to the lake or the ocean or about anywhere where boats are involved, he is an experienced sailor and scuba diver. He loves to ski ( on both water and snow) and wake board and spend time playing with his kids.

I hope you got to learn a little more about our family(if you didn't already know us)! Stay tuned for future updates!!!
- Taylor