2013 Hunting

So I have neglected to write anything for a long time. Life has been so crazy and busy. I kept telling myself I would get it done and catch up but I just can't seem to find the time. So I am going to attempt to post a few of the things that have gone on since last fall. Rob drew a bunch of hunting tags last fall. He always gets his Utah buck tag but this year he also drew a mule deer tag for Wyoming, a bear tag for the San Juan unit, an antelope tag for the Panseguant, and a cow elk tag. He actually filled all the tags. Railey went with him one morning for the elk and they were able to get it that day but we didn't get any pictures of that. These are a few of the pictures from some of those hunts. His Birthday fell during the deer hunt so he celebrated with a pink cookie. Railey spent a few days hunting with him for that hunt. He went to Wyoming with his good friend Darin and got a nice buck. He took the boys hunting for the Antelope and they had a great time. He went to Blanding and stayed with mom and dad for a couple days for the Bear hunt. He got a great bear. It was so pretty. He is having it done into a rug.

Bradford Family Pictures 2013

While we had our Bradford Family Reunion this summer, we had some pictures taken of everyone. There was only 2 people missing from the entire family. Rob didn't make it to the reunion and Riley was at boot camp so he wasn't there. So the picture of Keri's family is missing Riley and I just posted a picture of all my kids together without me and Rob since he wasn't there. Here are some of them in random order. First is my brother JJ and his wife Kayela and kids Asa, Trey, and Kayeli.

My sister Sheila and husband Travis with kids TJ, Kyle, and Brinlee

My dad Jerry and all his grandsons minus Riley

My mom Kaye and all her granddaughters

My parents with their 5 children

The entire family minus Rob and Riley

My parents and all their grandchildren minus Riley

My mom and her daughters

My brother Courtney and his kids Dominic and Jade

Our kids Railey, Robby, Ryder, Ranger, and Rexton

My sister Keri and husband Gerald and kids Eric and wife Kira, their baby Evelyn, Brett, Dana, and Devynn. Riley not pictured

My parents Jerry and Kaye

My Dad with his sons

Oak City Days 2013

Once again, the kids had a lot of fun at Oak City Days this year. Railey was in the parade this year dressed as a clown and was the "pooper scooper" They had a lot of fun at the park playing all the kids games. They all did the trout catch. I always get worried because they have to catch the fish by themselves and I worry that someone won't get one and be sad but they all caught one and were happy about it. Our cat had some yummy dinners for a few days.

Little Man Growing

Our little man is growing up so fast. He is on the move. He crawls everywhere and is standing up to everything and walking along the edges of things already. He is going to be walking before we know it. This last year has gone by so fast. He cut his first 2 teeth right at about 10 months old. He actually cut the top two middle ones before any others. He looks like he is getting ready to get some on the bottom now. He is usually a pretty happy little guy and so much fun. We all love him like crazy. He just brightens every day.

Back to School 2013

The kids started back to school on August 14th. They were all ready and excited to go back. Railey is in 6th grade at Delta Middle School this year. She was excited to get back and to be around her friends more. She started band this year. She has decided to play the flute. Seems like just yesterday when I was in middle school and starting band. It is crazy that I now have a child of my own at that stage. The triplets are in 2nd grade at Delta Elementary School. They are in different classes. Robby got Mrs. Lynette Lovell. Ryder got Mrs. Nita Utley. Ranger has Mr. Terry Ferris. I still can't believe they are in 2nd grade already. So far they are liking it and doing well.

Railey's 11th Birthday

Railey turned 11 years old on Sunday, August 4th. We decided this year to let her pick whatever cake she wanted to have made at the bakery. Of all the cakes she could choose from, she chose a Duck Dynasty cake. She loves that show. So this was her cake this year. Such a funny girl. But it was very fitting. We had a few friends over for cake and ice cream that evening. She got a new .22 for her birthday. She had grown out of the one she got for her 4th birthday. She was pretty happy. Can't believe how fast she is growing up. Happy Birthday Railey!! We love you!!

Bradford Reunion 2013

This year for our Bradford Reunion we stayed in town at Mom and Dad's instead of going camping out on the mountain. With new babies, and so many little ones it was a lot easier. We had a lot of fun relaxing and enjoying each others company. There were lots of games and fun things to do. Keri took charge this year in planning the reunion. She did a great job. She had games and a pinata, and an awesome slip and slide. Grandma had crafts for the kids. We all took turns providing and making the meals. They were all great. One day, time was spent writing letters to Riley while he is at bootcamp. My kids were so excited when they got a letter back from him. One afternoon there was karaoke and that was a big hit. It was a great reunion. It is always nice to get the family back together again and spend some time. We had a bunch of photos taken too. I will post them when we get them. Games and fun with the pinata.

Everyone just sitting around visiting and relaxing

My brothers both dozing off. Love it!

This little cutie made me a Great Aunt. This is my nephew Eric's baby Evelyn.

Boys drying off after playing in the water

Rexton

Karaoke