I feel bad because I had really good intentions on getting the girls really cute costumes for Halloween example: Emma a butterfly and Pagelnn tinker bell. But with moving and other stressful things going on Pagelynn was a little fairy AKA: Tinker bell and so was Emma.. I also thought Tinker bell costume is kind of a cold costume to wear but then again the weather was GREAT Pagelynn could of wore it, OH well. Also I didn't get great pictures because my camera died so hopeful my sister got better ones that I can post later.


Pagelynn and Addison AKA: Cinderella Truck or Treating


Not the best but Emma and Pagelynn Truck or Treating
The girls ready to go Truck or Treating, Pagelynn as Tinker bell/ fairy, Emma in the back kinda hiding ( bye the way was her 1st Halloween) as a fairy , Reagon as a chick and Addison as Cinderella

We had a Great Halloween, We spent the day with my sister and her family. Trent and Brad (brother-in-law) went bike ride for a couple of hours while Darcie and I watched kids and cooked. Then we carved pumpkins, which I thought Pagelynn would love because, in the past she would dig in with pumpkin guts from head to toe, Not this year. She didn't want to touch the guts ,well just a little from the bowl. Then we went Trunk Or Treating at my sisters ward where Pagelynn got tons of candy.After wards we went home to home made chili and yummy pumpkin rolls..



Pagelynn finally touching the pumpkin guts from the bowl and staying see mom, "I did it", "I did it."



Her and daddy cutin the pumpkin it was a cat sitting on a tree.. didnt get a finished picture
Pagelynn cleaning the outside of the pumpkin... the inside was too yucky.. funny girl

Carin has a birthday this month which is her favorite month of the year because she loves Halloween Parties and Celebrations. She is a great mom and very creative. She has a beautiful personality and we all love her very much. Happy Days to you, Carin, always.

My Dad has a birthday this month. I am so proud of my Dad and all he accomplishes in his life. I love him so much. He grew up on a farm in Louisiana and they worked hard growing sugar cane and cooking it into syrup. His life was never easy but he was never afraid to work hard. He has worked hard for his kids all of his life. Once when Mike and I tried to open our own business he worked hard day after day for a few years just for us and never took a dime or a paycheck. I feel I owe my Dad the world. He would do anything for any of his kids and his neighbors and friends. He is true and loyal to his fellow man. He taught me to be honest and love God. When he dropped me off at BYU to go to college, he told me I would be alright if I just remembered to pay my tithing. When He had his 80th Birthday, his advice to everyone was "don't to things your way....do things God's way". I hope he knows this he is my favorite hero. Love you Dad and Happy Birthday.

Mason Michael

Lea has a Birthday in August as does her brother Mason and cousin, Joey. Lea is as sweet as candied apples and full of love, and joy. Mason is so smart he can calculate any numbers you give him faster than your calculator can. He is fun to be with. Joey has a special Birthday as he turns 12 this year. He plays the piano like Mozart himself and does magic tricks and still pulls funny faces. We miss these August Grandchildrn and send our love.

Steve did a concert last friday night and it was great! It was also fun to see Trent play the drums and Scott play the bass guitar. They are all so talented!! It was too bad they didn't have Bob with them because He also plays the guitar. Sorry, just being a proud mom.

Scott playing bass at concert. He did so awesome and we can't believe how talented he is.

Happy Birthday Jeni , we wish we could have been with you on your Birthday!!!!

Jeni and Kaye and Scott have birthdays in July. Horray for July Birthday People!!! Jen is our spiritual ancor in our family and we don't know what we would do without her. Likewise, Scott is many times our right hand and always there to help with household projects. We miss him since he got his own apt. last month. Horray for Jeni and Scott.

WOW! for those that don't live in Missouri I just have to do some rubbing in. :) ha ha Dad , Mom, Grandma Rae, Grandpa Fred, Karla, Jess., Scott, Steve, Trent, Pagelynn,Emma and I oh ya and winnie rented a house on the lake Thursday- Saturday. We had a GREAT view, Fireworks beaming off the lake in the backyard and a camp fire to roast mellows on Yummy! The weather was great besides rain on saturday but hey nothing to compalin about since the water was like takin a bath, what more could you want??


Hard to see but this is all of us minus G&G Ficklin enjoying our camp fire.


Trent,Pagelynn and I floating in the Bath water. We all floated for like 2 hours or so.
Jess.,Karla and Scott floating
Grandma ficklin and Karla watchin a movie after lunch or dinner can't remember
Scott tanin after playing in the warm lake water(did I already say that?) . ha ha ha you have to click on these pictures to get a good view of them.

Some of the cute words Pagelynn says!

Pagelynn has a bithday in June. She has always acted older than her age, trying new things and always learning something new. She is a joy to have around. I am sure she will continue to amaze us at two years old as she has at one, horray for Pagelynn!

Bob and Elise have birthdays in april. Bob is a thoughtful person always doing for others. Elise is sweet and friendly and already has a deep love for her Savior and following his example.

We had a new addition to our family. Emma Kay was born on the 26th of March. She weighed 6 lbs and 1 oz. We are so excited to have her in our little family. Pagelynn is a great big sister and i cant wait to see how they grow up together.

We enjoyed visiting Utah and attending Gage's baptism.
What a special day! Gage, we love you so much!

Steve had a Birthday on the 8th of Feb. He is in Nashville recording songs and has an opportunity to perform his music in the community. We all miss him. He is a fun and talented person. Horray for Steve!

Feb 18, 2009...Happy Birthday Becky! We are so proud of our beautiful daughter Rebecca and and all that she is and all that she means to all of us. She has a great big unselfish heart and is generous and kind to others. May God bless her every day.

Today is Trent's Birthday and we started the day with some thin german pancakes and the special plate. We are thankful for Trent and all he means to our family. We don't just love him for his cute wife and baby...we love and adore his personality and great sence of humor. It is so much fun to have them stay with us for a while. What a treat!

We got about 4 inches of snow yesterday, well snow and sleet. So I dressed Pagelynn up in the craziest things but hey she was warm and thats all that matters. I was kinda worried that I put all this work into getting her dressed and she would hate it. To my surprised she loved it and laughed the whole time even when her face went 1st down in the snow. The 2nd picture is of her laying on a pile of snow makin a snow angel. Yes, it looks like I'm a BAD mom and didnt put shoes on her but she had so many socks I couldnt get her shoes over her onies flannel pjs so I put her shoes on under her pjs lol hey it worked . We spent about an hour out there til the pregnant mom was soooo sore from falling over and walkin up the hills.

Bob's oldest son Gage will be baptised in Feb. We are hoping to drive to Utah and attend this event. There are alot of Feb. birthdays. Trent, Steve, Gage, Grandma Rae, and Becky. We hope all have a nice Birthday.

We had Mom and Dad here for New Years. We missed all of our family in Utah so it really cheered us up to have them here. We spent New Years Eve at Karla's and had a wonderful time. We roasted chestnuts on an open fire!

Scott had the best idea for Christmas Eve. We went Caroling to the elderly at a rest home. I am so thankful for him. His idea made our Christmas Eve very special.