~CrOwThEr FaMiLy~

KlOnDiKe

2011-03-04T16:36:00.000-08:00

Drew left today on his 1st ever Klondike campout. Geez I hate packing for these things & anyone that knows me knows I pack the whole list. I would hate for my child to be somewhere & need something that he doesn't have. So I know I go overboard most of the time, but I guess he's prepared. B got all his bedding together last night & I ran to wal-mart this morning & grabbed a few things that were left on the list that we didn't have at home.

He said really mom you need to take a picture?? Yep I do. He looks small next to that HUGE backpack :) Hopefully he won't have to pack it around much. The scouts are building snow forts up on Cedar Mountain & sleeping in them. I know it's a great experience for him, but seriously I hate this stuff. I said to a lady the other day no wonder the moms get awarded with their sons when they are receiving awards.

22 WEEKS

2011-03-03T17:37:00.000-08:00

I am 22 weeks today & I can't believe how fast it has flown by. I still have good days & bad days! I feel like a short heffer...oh wait I am! I still need to finish painting by the baseboards. So don't look too close :)

The bump at 22 weeks.

I am trying to be good about pictures, but they are not my favorite. I skipped a few weeks of belly pics. I just wasn't feeling up to it.

OUR Bdays!!

2011-02-22T17:54:00.000-08:00

B gave me this necklace for my Birthday! (with a little help from me ;) I will add another charm to it when I know a name for our girl. I love it!! We didn't really do the picture thing with our bdays this year, but we went to Red Lobster for dinner & had lots of cake between both of our Bdays!

Dad & his boys on his Birthday!!

Aaronic Priesthood.

2011-02-15T20:00:00.000-08:00

Drew received the priesthood tonight & we are SO proud of him!

We still can't believe he is 12.

Grandpa. Drew. Nana

After Drew's blessing. I'm so sad my mom & dad left right after the blessing. I will add a pic later with them. Congratulations Drew on receiving the priesthood. We are so proud of you! We love you very much!!

THE Ultrasound

2011-02-15T17:12:00.000-08:00

I actually can't believe this! It's crazy to think that's in my belly. I have forgotten this feeling. Here is her profile.

She looks like a lil old man to me, but wow I can't believe the detail. They didn't have this when I had my boys. So B & I were very impressed & shocked. I think it scared B to see this at first.

Our baby girl with her mouth open.

YEP she is still a GIRL!! :) :) :) I was kinda scared to have the REAL ultrasound. I got my little sneak peak at work one day & so to finally have the real one I was nervous!

Just chilling with her hand on her forehead. Her pinky finger is spread open too. She is so cute. We love her already!!

Snuggling with mom!!

hApPy 12tH bIrThDaY dReW...

2011-02-08T21:31:00.000-08:00

I'm not so sure about this decision, but YES I decided to give it a try & get him a CELL PHONE. He has begged & begged forever, but we have always said NO WAY!! We seriously were having a hard time finding a "cool" gift for him this year. He is growing too fast! So I sent him on a treasure hunt & when he got to the last clue I called the phone & he couldn't open it fast enough. His 1st words out of his mouth were "I thought you & dad said NO??" I laughed & said well we did. but we'll see how you do!! B is still against this phone business!

A new Ripstik. He's been wanting a new one for a while now & finally he got one!

A little pic with the "Birthday Boy!"

We can't belive he is 12 already. Drew you are such a great kid & such a great example. We hope you continue down the path your on. 12 is a special & important age & you have lots coming up. We're so proud that you are choosing to get the priesthood next week. We love ya Labertramus!:)

Love: Mom & Dad

Drew & Me

Drew, Drezden, & Me
"Love my Boys"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DREW !!! #12

Blowing out the candles & making a wish! :-/
I love how the little cousins are blowing their lips like they're gonna blow too.

One stylin' man! He loves his new guitar.

Drew's friend Britton insisted on bringing a present over so Drew said sure. He came over & brought him 1 used sock, tore up underwear, an orange, & 1 dollar. They laughed SO hard it was very creative on Britton's part. He says the real gift is coming later. What cute boys they are :)

My mom is so creative. I loved the writing on the present!

Just what he wanted VANS. Oh wait he just always wants MORE!

(Thanks G'ma & G'pa for the shoes)

~18 weeks & 2 days~

2011-02-08T21:14:00.000-08:00

Drew is getting good at taking belly pics for me:)

We were in Prescott Az at the time these pics were taken from our hotel room. Which that is another post i will be posting about later on!

I can't belive the difference one week can make. This is all going by so fast! We can feel our baby girl move all the time now! I love it! B felt her for the 1st time yesterday! His face had shock written all over it. It was cute! He said "was that her?" I said yep & he just kept saying wow I can't believe it! :)

Happy 50th Mammy & Papa...

2011-02-07T15:54:00.000-08:00

Eating breakfast & visiting with cousin Langston! They get along so well.

Drezden & Langston being buddies :)

Hanging in the hotel room & watching a little TV. Talking on the phone to Grandma Gina & telling her goodnight.

Drew being the lifeguard. Just kidding I just wanted to take a pic of him.

Drezden shooting water out of his mouth. He is a fish literally!!

We made a trip to Prescott Az for B's grandparents 50th wedding anniversary! It was a surprise for them & they were definitely surprised. I am so sad I left my camera in the hotel room. I will have to get copies from other family members. So I only had my phone & I'm not good with all the camera stuff on it, but I love this pic of papa & the boys.

I took this through the window & messed with the coloring a bit & I can't get rid of the glare on B's head, but I thought it was a nice pic of a father & son moment. B loves to play with Langston too :)

All of the cousins on B's moms side.
Brandon, Jocelyn, Lenay & Spencer.
(B is a goof there were tons of cameras going off including the main one & he is looking at me)

Drew & Drezden just hangin' out!

Had to have a little swim at the hotel pool :)

The BUMP at 17 weeks....

2011-01-29T12:53:00.000-08:00

My first belly pics. I planned on taking weekly bump pics so here's where I will start I guess. I 'm feeling alot been better now. Nausea is pretty much gone & I am getting more motivation to get ready everyday. I am loving feeling all the flutters going on in my belly. Drew & Drezden just tell me I look like a got a "fat gut" not pregnant. They're so nice to me!

I love prego bellies just not so sure I like looking at pics of myself. I have ONE pic of me pregnant. (It was with Drew) So I am definitely taking pics with this pregnancy. So here is a short little post so far. I will get better as I get further along:)

Good-Bye 17 weeks:)

~GirL BuSineSS~

2011-01-28T21:07:00.000-08:00

IT"S A GIRL!!!!

We can't belive it! I was at work on Jan. 18th to be exact & I decided to walk up to the MFM clinic & ask them if they would check to see if they could tell the gender yet. I was 15 weeks & 5 days. The ultrasound lady said 95% GIRL I couldn't believe my ears. This news was definitely what we wanted to hear!!:)

Here's one happy & proud Dad! His smile couldn't have been any bigger. He has always wanted a little girl:)

Now the boys were not too thrilled at first. They didn't even want to hold PINK balloons. They're getting better now. I think as time goes on they will get better.

Big Brothers....can't wait for their SISTER to join the family!:)

hApPy bIrThDaY to my MoM

2011-01-22T21:00:00.000-08:00

My mom celebrated her 54th birthday on Jan. 22nd. All the family went to outback steakhouse for dinner, then came home for this delicious cake my sister Janessa made for my mom. It was Yummy!! We hope you had a HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM & GRANDMA!!!

New Years Eve

2010-12-31T21:17:00.000-08:00

Happy New Years!! We went to "Last Night" (aka First Night) for a little while. Our cute boys in front of the signature wall. We froze our butts off. It was SO dang cold we couldn't stand it anymore. We even went prepared & bought some hot chocolate & it just wasn't working. If B was complaining then I know it was cold. My real camera died & I thought I had my lighting on my Droid figured out, but apparently not! So these pics will have to do :)

...Us...

Mom & her Boys!

Dad & his Boys!

Grandpa Fred's 54th B-day!

2010-12-29T21:09:00.000-08:00

Yep we are MEAN. My dad celebrated his 54th birthday on Dec. 29th & we all went to dinner to Texas Roadhouse & of course we told the waitress it was his birthday & the saddle was a MUST! Sorry Dad. I think he felt like he had to because he had an audience & of course I had the camera:)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD & GRANDPA!!!

SleDDinG

2010-12-29T20:53:00.000-08:00

Us freezing at my families cabin.

A few weeks ago we took the boys to Pinevalley to go sledding. They LOVED it!! They love the snow because they hardly ever get to see it. I woke up one Saturday & said I want to go play in the snow. B said lets GO! So we left. Ate some snacks on the way up & hung out for a few hours. I wish there would been a little bit more snow, but it was still fun! My family has a cabin there so it was nice the sleds were already there & ready to be used:)

YaY they were so excited!!

Ya B had to sneak a pic of me & my fat butt on the sled. OHHH poor me, but I had fun!!

B just enjoying the sun & the snow. Sun & Snow= Heaven to B!
Oh & I love that B is wearing my gloves....they look so good on him ;)

ChRisTmaS dAy 2010

2010-12-25T16:02:00.000-08:00

Drew said I better not put one picture of him on here in these pajamas. How sad it has come to this:( How can I not it's Christmas! No more special jammies for him & definitely no more that match his little brother.

I was a bad picture taker that morning. I cut off half of his presents. I was up till 3:30 wrapping & then the boys got up at 6:30. I was so nauseous & tired! So I guess I was half asleep. Drezden couldn't wait to dive in. I didn't even get a pic of his big basketball hoop that Santa brought. Bad mom!

There's a true smile. He loves his Ihome.

Drezden with his Harry Potter wand (Death Eater Swirl) . He couldn't wait to use it! B & Drew also got one. I don't know what their fascination with these wands from Noble collection are, but they are kinda cool to collect. B is a big Harry Potter fan & the boys are starting to love it too & for me I'm ok to watch a movie here & there, but that's IT!

Hollister cologne. Smells yummy! Yep going on 12 & wants to smell good already ;-)

Operation is a must. I love this game. He used to have it when he was younger, but he lost all the pieces.

The only pic of me on Christmas. I was not feeling well. I'm so pale, but I love my new wallet.

Baby Crowther wasn't being nice to me that day:(

Drew's scooter that he had been wanting. He was SO stoked about it! His smile says it all :)

He had to put it together & ride it around the house.

Drezden asked for this Harry Potter cane/wand for his birthday & we decided to get him 2 other ones & told Nana Kay & Grandpa they could get him this for Christmas, so he had NO idea that he was getting this & he couldn't believe his eyes!

Dad helping & showing him how to take the wand in & out of the cane.

Here it is!! Lucious Malfoy's cane/wand :)

*MERRY CHRISTMAS*

Christmas Eve 2010~

2010-12-24T22:26:00.000-08:00

We had our yearly family Christmas Eve party with my family. My sister Janessa & her husband Josh were in charge of the games. We played "In It To Win It" It was fun & a challenge at times. Some of the family didn't play just watched & laughed.

Drew had to start out with two pencils on top of his hands and flip them up & catch them, then keep adding two more until he got to 12. He made it to 10!

Drezden had to unroll both rolls onto his arms, but his arms aren't that long so he had a hard time doing this, but it was fun to watch him go crazy!

Now my dads was hilarious. We laughed & laughed not thinking he could do it & he DID IT!! he had to bounce eight ping pong balls out of an empty kleenex box straped to his behind. HAHA he fooled us!!

Oh I think I had the WORST ONE. Start with a cookie on your forehead & try to bring it down to your mouth without touching it with your hands or dropping it off your face. Just using your face muscles. As you see I got it to my mouth & then it fell. IT WAS SO HARD!!

Drezden round two: He did a chocolate unicorn & DID IT!!

My Grandpa did the chocolate unicorn & we helped him balance them just a little:)

Lauren did not want to play, but we talked her into it! She had to swing the banana from her pants & hit the orange into the square with no hands. She DID IT!

My Aunt Lisa had to put saltine crackers in her mouth I believe it was 3 of them & then try to whistle. Haha it was so funny! She couldn't do it. She just blew crumbs instead:)

My Grandma had to blow a deck of cards off a cup. There was a JACK at the bottom & she had to make sure to not blow that one off the cup. We couldn't believe it she really DID IT!

My sister Aimee had to scoop with her mouth small noodles onto a spaghetti noodle. Piece of cake! She DID IT!!

Thanks Janessa & Josh for the games it was fun!

Thanks to my Aunt & Uncle for having us all over for dinner & games:)

Christmas Eve 2010!!!

The BIG #9 for Drezden!!

2010-12-20T22:06:00.000-08:00

Drezden had his 9th Birthday a couple days ago & he had been counting down the days till it was his "Special Day" He was so happy when it finally got here.

We put most of his gifts on his bed to see what he got & we think he scored!

Opening presents!!!

Loves his new scooter from Grandma & Grandpa
He also got a Rip-stik from Nana Kay & Grandpa, but it was getting here a little late, but he has it now & loves it!

Nana Kay made Drez her special chocolate cake & he was thirilled about it! I asked him what kind of birthday cake he wanted & he said he would think about it. Nana Kay was watching him one morning & I received a text from Nana Kay that was so cute. It said Nana Kay you are making me a chocolate cake for my birthday. You just don't know it yet & my mom doesn't either:) Of course she was willing she always is. We all love this cake!
Make a wish Drez!!

. Drezden the BIG #9 .

We went to Pizza Factory & #9 pizza was a must! :)

Daddy lighting the candles!
Thank you to everyone that came to dinner & came for cake & icecream. That was very nice of you!
DREZDEN LOGAN CROWTHER, we LOVE you so much!! & we hope you enjoy being 9.
Thanks for being such a wonderful kid! We love you SO SO much!!
Love, Mom & Dad

ChRistMaS TimE...

2010-12-19T21:39:00.000-08:00

The boys love decorating for Christmas. We put our tree up the day after Thanksgiving & we look forward to it every year. Just getting started. Drew looks like he is about as tall as the Christmas tree, but I promise it's just the pic. He is getting VERY tall though.

Drew hanging his 2010 ornament on the tree. My mom has a tradition where she gives her grandkids an ornament every year. The kids LOVE it!

Drezden reaching tall to put on an ornament. He always want to put them up to the top:)

We got to babysit my niece the other night & where do I begin...this boy is so sweet with Leah. She just loves him! He can get her to smile by just looking at her. It's SO cute!!

We had to take off her clothes & let her munch on a biter bisquit. She was lovin' life:)

Fam Pics Nov. 2010

2010-11-28T17:39:00.000-08:00

Colts are #1!!!

B's 1956 Buick :)

B's favorite pic of US!

One of the pics we used for our Christmas card.

Another pic from our Christmas card.

My favorite pic. I love the boys faces :) These will be our last family pics with just the 4 of us. Makes me happy & sad :( We're ExCiTeD to add a girl into the mix though!!

~ThAnKsGiViNg TiMe~

2010-11-27T21:30:00.000-08:00

I'm a little late in posting, but better late than never. This year I didn't have to work. Wahoo! B's Mammy & Papa came to visit from Arizona which they haven't been here since we got married back in 2001. So it was really neat to have them here. The boys just loved them. They are so fun to be around. I love Papa's humor now I see where B gets a little of his. Those two could be some scary business together:) We wish they could come more often, but they are some BUSY people.

Papa, Mammy, B & Me

My family has a tradition of making homemade noodles the day before Thanksgiving & Drezden loved helping my dad make them. It's a fight every year to let all the grandkids take a turn. So it turns in to a long process.

3rd on the WAY!!!

2010-11-14T22:40:00.000-08:00

We can't believe this either, but we are expecting our 3rd child. It has been almost 9 years since we've had a little one, but I think we can manage:) SO I had to take 2 urine & 1 blood test to make sure there was no mistaken & sure enough they all said POS or + which means PREGNANT!! We are SO excited we don't know quite what to do. The boys are kind of in shock & so they don't seem that happy, yet! We think they will come around later when there's a big belly to show them & then maybe they will realize it's their bro or sis in there. I go to the Dr. on the 19th to find out exact dates & stuff.

Report Card-

2010-11-14T22:36:00.000-08:00

Drew broght home his report card last week & we could not be more happy with him. He is such a great student. We are very very proud of him & so happy to have him as our son!

GO DREW STRAIGHT A'S!!!

Athena Crowther

2010-11-14T22:07:00.000-08:00

It was a very bad couple of days for our family. B's mom had to put down our favorite cat. Drew trying to say good-bye! B's mom has had her for 16 years & it just needed to be done :( Drew loves her dearly & he will miss her, but he will see her again!

(Good-bye Feenie I Love You...Love Drew!!)

Drezden loved to go see if he could find Athena when she was hiding in the house. Drezden is going to miss Feenie too. She was the best cat around. It's hard to say good-bye when your a child & your not sure you understand, but she is in animal heaven.
(Good-bye Feenie I Love You...Love Drezden!!)

B spending his last few moments with Athena. It was SO hard for all of us to watch & not bawl. B was amazing with her. They had a great connection with each other. B will miss Feenie & I'm sure she will miss him too.
They were great little pals.
...MEOW...

The boys saying their last good-byes to Athena. I think Athena knows how much everyone loved her. She is in a better place now & all we have are the pictures & memories that keep her with us.
"WE LOVE YOU ATHENA CROWTHER!!!"

The Saddest & Scarriest for last. I tried to be strong & not cry, but nope that didn't work. I bawled & bawled! I'm looking pretty scary in this pic, but it's for Athena. I love you Athena & hope you are feeling better.

Love, Linny

HaPPy HalloWeeN...

2010-10-30T21:57:00.000-07:00

We had a fun time this year. We dressed up as usual & had a good time. Drezden was an Evil Elvis, B was a 1940's Gangster, I was a Rockabilly Rebel, & Drew was a Hill Billy dude!!

The Gangster with his chick :)

Drew, Drezden & Langston: The 3 Crowther cousins :)

All the boys hanging out with their Nana who is Minnie Mouse!

This picture is from Drezden's school parade & I had to snap a quick pic. Good job Drez you did awesome in your parade!! I look forward to watching it every year.

FlaG FootBall

2010-10-02T18:13:00.000-07:00

Our little Drezden started flag football a few weeks ago. He is right in the center :) Their team name is the "Road Runners". He is absolutely in love with it. He wants to play it everyday. He has two games a week & that is just not enough. We are so glad he loves it!

Blake & Drez with their mouth guards in.

It's a little blurry, but he is always so involved in the game.

Having a little team talk.

TaRZaN

2010-10-01T22:25:00.000-07:00

So I finally can say that I've been to Tuacahn. Pretty sad that I live so close to it & had never been. My dad got 19 free tickets to Tarzan so the whole family went. (minus my bros kids) It was good, but then again I had never been to a play out there. So little did I know that I would be going 3 times TOTAL!

Jane, Me, & Tarzan
This was my 2nd time going I went with My sister Aimee & my niece Zoey. My sister won 2 tickets on the radio & I was happy to go with her. Since it was just us & my niece we weren't rushed by our hubby's to leave so we decided to take a some pics.

So a normal pic soon turned into this!! I didn't mind at all. I was a little embarrassed, but HELLO muscles!! B wasn't very happy about it, but he got over it :)

This is one of my favorite pics ever. Zoey is just a sweet heart!!

So this was my 3rd time going I had to see it with my BFF Chelsea. My sister got 4 free tickets so she said I could go & that Chelsea & her little boy Maddox could have the other two. I was so excited for Chelsea to see it. She is a fan now too :) B thinks I'm obsessed & crazy!! He says if he hears Tarzans name ONE more time he is going to freak out!

TeMpLe...8/26/06

2010-08-26T21:24:00.000-07:00

Today is our four year Temple Anniversary! We were sealed for time & all ETERNITY in the St. George Temple. Drew was 7 years old & Drezden was 4 years old. Drew remembers all of it & when I ask Drezden he says he only remembers parts of it. It was such a neat experience. I still remember very clearly the feeling I got when the boys were brought in to be sealed to us. It was the most amazing feeling. Seeing them in ALL white was absolutely perfect. B & I both just had these tears that couldn't be held back. I am so happy we made the choice to go with our little family & to have the boys sealed to us FOREVER.

I wish we would have taken more pics, but we were so overwhelmed with everything that pics didn't even cross our minds. I'm just glad we got a few taken:)

This is a little note from the boys to us. They got us some flowers & this is the card that came with the flowers. Of course they had a little help from their Aunt Jocelyn ;) It's so sweet!!! We will hold on to this forever!!

ZoeY GirL:)

2010-08-19T10:39:00.000-07:00

Our cute little niece Zoey turned 3. We just love this girl to pieces. She loved her sleeping beauty dress up stuff that we gave her. She is just a princess herself. How do you not spoil her?? She is so fun to buy for. We CAN'T wait to have a girl of our very own:)

HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY ZOEY!! We Love You!

Love: Aunt Linny, Uncle B, Dew, & Dezden:)

Zoey & Miley. This was a while back, but it is my favorite pic of Zoey. I put our dog in the dryer just to be silly & Zoey wanted to get in. So I put them both in & it was the cutest thing ever! I had to post it. It's been my phone background forever.

PriNcEss "B"

2010-08-19T10:31:00.000-07:00

Haha B has been playing on two different softball teams & one of them started this new thing where if you get the 3rd out you have to wear "The Princess Backpack". I had to sneak a picture of B wearing it. It was pretty hilarious!!

Awww he makes a beautiful PrInCeSs:) Your welcome dear. I Love Ya!!

Just a little Drew time

2010-08-19T10:26:00.000-07:00

I'm so glad he lets me lay by him still & watch some T.V. He is such a cuddly kid & I love it!! I know this won't last forever!:( So I will enjoy it while it lasts:) He still loves me & I just don't want him to grow up anymore. I Love You Drewbert!

FIRST day of ScHooL~ 8.11.10

2010-08-19T10:00:00.000-07:00

Drew's first day of 6th grade:( He started school about a week ago. He was a little nervous this year since it is a new school for him. I didn't blame him one bit. We went to the open house & walked around for a while & it is definitely different from Elementary. We walked around to find his classes & made sure he felt comfortable. It's so different having 6 periods instead of 1 teacher teaching all the subjects. It does start way earlier in the morning, but I think it will be good for him. He gets to ride a bus with lots of his friends & he is liking it so far:) I am SO sad! I can't believe it. He is so grown up & I don't like it ONE bit! He is such a good kid. Happy 1st day of school Drew. We love you!!

Drezden's first day of 3rd grade. He wasn't nervous at all. He was so excited to go back to school. He loves his new teacher & just can't wait to learn. He got a locker this year & he is so excited. He even climbed in it & shut it. (Hmmm he isn't anything like his dad I promise) little stinker! Thank goodness his friend was around to let him out. I told him don't EVER do that again:) He loves playing football EVERYDAY at recess!! He is loving cursive writing & is learning some multiplication. I'm so glad he is such a great kid. Happy 1st day of school Drezden. We love you!!

Our #9...

2010-07-14T17:06:00.000-07:00

We had our 9th Anniversary today & wanted to post some of my favorite pics on here. Can I just say it's been a great 9 years ok maybe not all 9 of them were great, but a good majority of them are & will be from here on out:) B is such a great husband & he cares for me in every way possible. I don't know what I would do without him. He is a great father to our boys. They always want to be doing what he is doing. He is such a hard worker. I'm so glad he is mine. I LOVE YOU MR. CROWTHER!!!

I totally LOVE B's smile in this picture. He absolutely HATES it!! Go figure:) I can never get him to smile this big. So of course this is one of my favs.

Us....7/14/01
Happy 9th Anniversary!!!

KING snake = YuCk!!!

2010-07-06T21:33:00.000-07:00

So last night we were playing backyard baseball with some neighbors & my sister & her family. The ball went over the fence & we hear my brother in law say "Oh My GOSH come look at this snake" we all said whatever come on. He said no I'm being serious. So we ALL go running over & Drezden jumps the fence like it was nothing & I could not & still can not believe this. I HATE snakes!!! B just goes over like no big deal & picks it up. I said hold still I have to take a picture. I think it's HUGE.

Of course all the kids had to touch it once they saw B holding it. B handles this stuff so well. I don't think he is afraid of anything. I think I will keep him around. I'm still freaking out just knowing that it is outside somewhere probably near my house.

B letting Mr. Gross go & in the same spot it was found in. I said NO take it away. He said nah it's a good thing to have around. I can't stop thinking about this thing.

4th Of JuLy

2010-07-06T21:15:00.000-07:00

Us on the 4th of July. I have to have a little family picture every year & it's always at the end of the day. The poor boys were worn out.

The boys playing with Sparklers:)

Yep our boys sure are handsome. All ready for church. I know I'm cheesy & dressed them matching. What can I say they got compliments & they LOVED me for it:)

Our boys are growing up so fast. I love picking out their 4th of July outfits every year. Drezden picked out his own shirt this year. I was sad because this wouldn't have been my choice, but oh well it's just one day right.

Drew, Drezden, & cousin Isaac watching fireworks at G'ma & G'pas house. They were being so cute with Isaac.

SwiMMinG....

2010-06-25T22:05:00.000-07:00

The boys & I LOVE being in a pool. B's parents just finished their pool so we have been having lots of fun there. The boys are so lucky to have both sets of grandparents with a pool. Needless to say were always swimming or laying out. The boys are like little fish. They would swim all day & night if I let them. Thanks for taking a picture of us B. Next time you are swimming with us:)

Being cute little brothers!!!

Being silly brothers!!!

And being goggle DoRkS!!!
Love you Boys!!!

SuMmEr TiMe....

2010-06-25T21:28:00.000-07:00

We just love summer well besides the horrible heat. We love going on bike rides. I wish B could of been in the picture, but someone had to take the picture. I didn't notice we were matching until after. So no this wasn't planned:)

Me & my niece Zoey. She loves to have her picture taken & then she thinks she gets to take one of me. I decided she needed to be in it with me:) I just love this little girl.

Our new baby niece Leah. She is just over 2 1/2 months old now. We just love her!! She is starting to Goo & smile so big. She just loves her uncle B & he loves her. He's baby (girl) hungry. I thought it was such a sweet picture of him being cheesy with her:)

B was making some funny faces, but I was just trying to catch a smile on camera. B hates his face in them, but oh I just love the eye contact she has with him. I think it's adorbale!!! We can't wait to do this with a little girl of our own:)

SOFTBALL

2010-06-25T21:18:00.000-07:00

B plays softball every Thursday & we love going to watch him play. My brother in law plays & B wanted to join in so he's been playing for about a month now & loves it!! On the first game he pulled his quad & it still hasn't stopped him. He's pretty dedicated.

He's been frustrated with his hitting, but I think he does great. He hasn't played in a very long time & it's frustrating when you try to jump back in where you left off.

I am so used to taking pics of the boys playing & so I'm not good at taking pics of B playing. Adults move much quicker;) Good job dad we think your great!!

BASEBALL

2010-06-25T20:59:00.000-07:00

We just LOVE baseball season & are SO sad it's over, but the boys did great this season. Drew was pitcher & is absolutely great at it & he also enjoys doing it. We were so impressed with him. He as a great arm. Good job Drewby.

He did good at hitting also, but were not in love with that ump. Oh man I don't know how many times I yelled at him. B helped out with coaching so when I would scream things at the ump B would give me this look like"shut up";) I just couldn't hold back.

Drezden running in from his 1st homerun ever. We were SO proud of him!!! He was pretty happy himself. Good job Drezy.

He just looked so big this year. It makes me so sad how fast they grow up.

"PET DAY" at school

2010-05-27T21:30:00.000-07:00

Drew had a pet day last Wednesday & it was really fun!! I of course brought our annoying dog Miley. The kids loved her & she just layed there. It was pretty cute!!!

.Drew and Miley.

Drew and some of his friends. They all LOVED Miley!!!

.Drew and Tyler.

HaPpY MoThEr'S DaY...

2010-05-11T20:31:00.000-07:00

Me & my Mom. She is the BEST!!! She does SO much for me & my family. She would give anything for anyone. When people at work find out I'm her daughter they always say how sweet she is & how lucky I am to have her as my mom. I say yep that's MY mom. She is so creative & talented. (Why didn't I get any of those genes:) She is an amazing cook & makes the best dinners. Drew & Drezden absolutely love her & she does so much for them!! We all LOVE her lots. She works SO hard at work & at home. I honestly don't know how she does it. She always has the grandkids at her house & has so much patience with all of them. I'm so glad she is my mom. Happy Mothers Day Mom!!!

Me & my Mom #2. I have the BEST mother-in-law. She is so great to me. You always hear the stories about "the in-laws" & I'm so glad I have never had to say that. She is so kind to everyone & is such an amazing person. She is also a great cook & works SO hard at everything she does. She is a very kind & loving person. If you were to ask anyone they would tell you the same. Drew & Drezden say she is the BEST Nana ever (notice the sticker on her shirt) I would have to agree with them. Happy Mother's Day Mom #2!!!

Pen Pal Buddies:)

2010-05-11T20:17:00.000-07:00

Drezden's class went on a field trip to the park to eat lunch with their pen pal's. Drezden has been writing to his little buddy all year. His name is Habakkuk pronounced (Aba ka). He was so excited to meet him. They were a little shy towards each other at first. I think I did most of the talking:) I had the day off so Drezden really wanted me to come along, so I did. I had a great time eating with them.

Drezden & his friend Logan. They were being so silly!!

Playing games at the park with his class.

EaStEr...

2010-04-20T17:56:00.000-07:00

Us on Easter morning. It's tradition to crawl out of bed & go to the Easter egg bust at the end of my parents street & meet the neighborhood there. Then the busting begins.

Drew Easter morning. He's getting so big, but he still loves to find easter eggs & see what the Easter Bunny left for him;)

Drezden Easter morning. He was so excited to see what the Easter Bunny left for him. He loved his Hurley shirt:)

B & Zoey at the Easter egg bust. B & his silver egg that everyone loved!! He always does a random egg that always gets attention. It's his tradition to do something different every year. I can't wait to see what he does next year.

Callista, Drew, Logan, Drezden, Zachary, Isaac, Parker, & Zoey.
All the Roberts cousins. Ready to find eggs at Grandma's & Grandpa's house:)

~Nana Kays Birthday!!~

2010-04-01T21:12:00.000-07:00

Nana with her 3 grandkids:) She just loves these boys & they love her. We had a little surprise birthday party for her. She was so happy to see us all at her house when she got home from SLC. B's sister Jocelyn planned this little surprise so she drove from San Diego with her little boy Langston. She made us all a yummy dinner & a carrott cake. We had lots of fun balloons & flowers. It was a blast!! We hope you had a great birthday Nana!!:)

The purse Drew & Drezden got for her. Thanks for modeling it for us:)

PiNe WoOd DeRbY 2nD PlaCe

2010-03-30T20:44:00.000-07:00

Drezden had his 1st pine wood derby tonight & he was SO excited to finally be able to race his FAST car. B let him design his own & he wanted it to look like a bobsled:) He had Drez draw it on paper & then B put his great building skills to work. He is SO creative & amazing at doing little projects. The boys just love when he builds them things. Good job dad. It looked great!!

2nd place winner:) We love you little Drezy.

Right after the first run he scored 1st & he was SO proud. We just LOVE his excited face. So dang cute. He kept saying "YES, YES"

Drezden & Dad
(AwEsOmE TeAm WoRk)

The FAST bobsled:) Designed by Drezden.

Drew's Recital 3.20.10

2010-03-25T19:23:00.000-07:00

~After Drew's Piano Recital~

2010-03-20T19:32:00.000-07:00

Drew had his piano recital tonight & he did a GREAT job!! We are so happy that he has stuck with piano. He is so good at it & it just comes so natural to him. Good job Drew you did AwEsOmE!!! We are SO proud of you & we LOVE you very much!

Our Birthdays!!!

2010-02-28T20:06:00.000-08:00

B is 30!! We can't believe it. I LOVE this picture of him. He is so happy he got the rest of the Harry Potter collection. Good job boys he loves them.

B eating frosting & giving his mom the duh mom look. He had a great day. His mom & dad took us all to Red Lobster & then cheese cake at their house. We were so busy I didn't get any pictures of him with his cheese cake:( He's eating the frosting left over from the cake his mom made me. Which was delicious:)

My Birthday #28!! Having some help blowing out my candles with my nephew (Zachary) & niece (Zoey). They were so excited to help me & who knows what Drew is doing.

Opening my presents. I loved all of them!! B did a great job & I love my new Lady Gaga CD from the boys:)

Zoey & me. I just love this girl. She loves to hang out with B & I.

Arrow Of Light Ceremony

2010-02-09T21:16:00.000-08:00

Drew received his arrow of light award tonight. We are SO proud of him. We can't believe he is in boy scouts now. Here is a blurry pic of the fam.

Drew pinning the mothers pin on me:) I am proud to be his mom.

He also received his Webelos award tonight, and a few other pins.

Drezden received his Bobcat award. He's hidden behind the ladder.

Congratulations Drez this is his 1st award to receive in cub scouts.

This is Drew's last time as a cub scout so B & I thought it would be neat to have Drezden get his 1st award & Drew to get his last award together.

:( PooR DreZDeN :(

2010-02-09T21:05:00.000-08:00

Poor Drezden he fell ice skating & his front teeth when through his bottom lip & his front tooth has a hair line fracture acrossed it:( This is 5 min after it happened.

He has a swollen chin & a huge swollen bottom lip.

These pics don't give it any justice. He looks pretty bad.
We're so sorry Drez that this had to happen to you.

(-: Brace Face :-)

2010-02-09T20:41:00.000-08:00

Poor Drew got braces today. He was excited to get them & now he tells me he doesn't want them. I said too bad they are staying on. I let him pick the color of the bands. Of course he chose pink & black. He always has to be weird. He's been a little sore, but nothing bad. Good job Drew you did awesome.

I've always wanted to watch & see how it was done. They let me & I got a few pics. (The light helps harden the glue) I can't believe it only took 40 minutes to do. Dr. Beckstrom is awesome!!

One brace on so far. His mouth was tired of being open.

Haha his mouth looks like a monkey mouth:) Thanks for being a trooper!!

* FAMILY PARTY *

2010-02-08T22:51:00.000-08:00

Drew got to pick out where we went for dinner. He chose Winger's.

Hangin' out with G'pa Fred & G'ma Gina. Thanks for coming to dinner with us.

Hangin' out with Nana Kay & G'pa Kim. Drew was so happy that G'pa Kim was here for his birthday!! Thanks for coming to dinner with us.

Drew was a little shy & blushing. The whole restaurant sang to him. Customers & employees were all singing to him. He was on the spot!!

Drew making a wish & I bet I know what it is, but I won't say a word.

Happy 11th Birthday Drew!!!

* Ice Skating *

2010-02-08T22:26:00.000-08:00

Drew chose to go ice skating for his birthday. We were ALL first time skaters it was a pretty funny site. Drew invited his best friend Daniel to come with us too. Drew pushed himself with a bucket until he got the hang of it.

Just giving Drezden a ride on his buchet. He was having a hard time getting the hang of it. We got him smaller skates & finally he could go around carefully & stay close to the edge. We had about 30 minutes left & what do you know Drez falls & hits his 2 front teeth & they went clear through his bottom lip:( So blood was everywhere. Poor kid we feel so bad for him;( He was a trooper. He tried so hard & was finally just gettin the hang of it & BOOM it was OVER!!

Me trying it out for the 1st time. I was kinda nervous about it.
B snapped a pic right when I was passing him to say hi. I'm a cheeseball!!

Drew & his best friend Daniel. Thanks Daniel for being part of Drew's special day.

All of us trying to work together. B broke his foot awhile back & didn't want to chance hurting it again so he sat out & took all these pics for us. I loved ice skating & I want to go again sometime soon. Thanks for choosing ice skating Drew it was a blast!!

DrEw HaLsToN CrOwThEr

2010-02-08T21:44:00.000-08:00

Happy 11th Birthday Drew. We love you so much!! I can't believe you were ever this tiny. You have grown up way too fast. You still like to scream like this:) I have always loved staring at you no matter what you were doing. (crying, sleeping, smiling, laughing) I love it all. Thank you for being such a great kid.

Drew & Daddy reading a carburetor rebuild manual. You loved looking at dads vehicle books & magazines. Your dad is such a gearhead. Your bedtime story from dad was all about engines & vehicles. You will forever love chevy's now:)

One of our favorite pics. You were just a chubba lub. I loved to squish your cheeks & thighs. You were the happiest baby boy & always had a smile on your face.

Drew 3 1/2 years old. You started to be a little shy at taking pics, but they always turned out cute!! Nana Kay & G'pa Kim brought you & Drezden matching outfits from Hawaii. You look adorable in it.

You are such a great big brother. Drezden looks up to you so much!! You have always been a leader. You are a great example to your friends & family. Can you please quit growing up so fast. We can't believe you are already 11. We hope you had a great birthday & we LOVE you so much.

Love,

Mom & Dad

HaPPy BirTHdAy MoM #53

2010-01-22T11:07:00.000-08:00

Today was my moms birthday. She turned #53!! All the family came over for dinner & a yummy icecream cake for dessert. My mom thought she would be sneaky & put the candles on backwards. She wishes she was #35:) My niece Zoey is so cute she wanted to help her blow out

the candles. My dad & Drew look like they are so in to it too.

Besides all the grandkid chaos we hope you had a Happy Birthday!!! Thank you for all that you do. You are a great person. We all love you very much!!:)

Drezden's Baptism 12.29.09

2009-12-29T19:27:00.000-08:00

Drezden's baptism went great. B & Drezden were so excited. They both looks so cute in their white outfits. We are so proud of Drezden for making the decision to be Baptized. We just can't believe he is 8. We want to thank everyone that was part of his day & a big thanks to G'pa Fred & G'pa Kim for their talks. Congratulations on your baptism Drez.

Us on our way out the door.

Happy Drezden & one proud Dad:)

Drezden's BIG cookie from bishop Mitchell. He promised him a big cookie & he wasn't kidding:)
Drezden was so nice to share it with his big brother. It was so cute they took it to Drezden's room & dipped it in milk.

After Drez was baptized cousin Langston came over & gave Drez a big hug. Such a sweet little boy. We were so happy he could be here for it.

ChRiStMaS

2009-12-25T19:00:00.000-08:00

Drew's most FAVORITE gift of all. Let me clear my throat. Drew is almost 11 & he decided that he wanted to see if Santa Claus was REAL or NOT??? So he decided that he would ask Santa for a mini pocket bike for Christmas. What do you do in this situation? Needless to say Santa brought him his request:) What we will do for our kids.

Drezden's most FAVORITE gift of all. He has been asking for a DS forever!! Santa finally brought him one. He was so HAPPY!! I wish they stayed little forever. I'm sure in know time he will be asking for the BIG stuff.

The boys opening their presents

The fam on Christmas:) We had a great Christmas this year.
The boys always look so beat up on Christmas. I can't believe Drew has 1 shoe on. Drezden had a big wod of gum on his front teeth so I had to retake a pic. You can always count on one of us to make a picture goofy.

I haven't seen B smile like this in a long time. He was oh so happy about his new I-pod. He's been stuck with a 4GB I-pod for about 3 years & those that know him, know how important music is to him. Thanks to his mom & dad he now has a 160GB:) & for me I hate pics of myself so I will write my favorite gifts. I got money & a new CHI hair straightener:)

"FAMILY PARTY"

2009-12-19T20:26:00.000-08:00

Drezden celebrated his 8th Birthday yesterday. We took him to dinner to celebrate. Drew, G'ma Gina, G'pa Fred, & Nana Kay all came along (we missed you G'pa Kim). He chose a new restaurant in town. "The Bent Fork". It was YuMmY. Then all the fam came over for cake & ice cream.
Blowing out the candles.

Goof ball. What's wrong with using a fork?

Scored!! This boy is obsessed with BAKUGANS. Thank you G'ma Gina & G'pa Fred.

Waiting patiently while I took pics. He got everything he wanted & then some. Thank you everyone for being part of his special day, & thank you for all the presents. Some favorite things he received.....

New COLTS jersey (Manning). From-Nana Kay & G'pa Kim

Playstation 2 Games. From-Dad & Drew

Terminator Salvation & Crayola 3-D set. From-Mom

Money $$$$

BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!

2009-12-19T20:12:00.000-08:00

Drezden had his friend Birthday party at karate. Mr. Wilson ROCKS!!! He did EVERYTHING for the party. Pizza, drinks, cake, treat bags, invitations, games & all the entertainment:) We just had to let him know who was invited. He gives the students their 1st Birthday while being in Karate FREE!! Seriously I couldn't believe it. It was a BLAST!!!
He got to cut his cake with Mr. Wilson's real Samurai Sword. He couldn't wait for this. It was so fun for him. Thanks Mr. Wilson!!!

Opening presents from his friends:)

The party gang.

(Drew, Jaden, Megan, Matt, Carson, Bryce, Zachary, Drezden, & Mr. Wilson)

DrEzDeN LoGaN CrOwThEr

2009-12-18T19:03:00.000-08:00

Happy 8th Birthday Drezden. We can't believe it has been 8 years already. We are so happy to have you in our family. You had a rough start when you entered this world 5 weeks early & scared us all. After spending 4 days in the SCN you were finally able to come home with us. It was the best Christmas present EVER!! You have always been a little fighter & we do not know what we would do without you. We LOVE you SO much!!!
...Brothers are the BEST...
Drew & Drezden FOREVER!!

Drezy is a water lover, he loved his baths, & he still does:)

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these BIG brown eyes. Can they get any bigger.

Love these little teeth. Such an innocent little face. We hope you had a great Birthday!!!

Love,

Mom & Dad

...CoLtS 13-0...

2009-12-14T19:47:00.000-08:00

B went with his Dad to the Colts vs Broncos game in Indianapolis on Sunday. They have made a tradition of going to a Colts game every year. They LOVE going & have the best time together. I'm glad they get to spend time with each other. They had GREAT seats too. Drew & Drezden can't wait to go along someday:) He brought them back some nice treasures & of course a football.
Reggie Wayne. We LOVE this guy:)

Before every game Reggie Wayne comes over into this end zone & gets the crowd going & everyone chants "REGGIE REGGIE" pre-game ritual. B & his dad always get seats in this end zone.

GO COLTS!!!!

Thank you for the new hoodie...I LOVE IT!!!

~Drezden's Orange Belt~

2009-11-20T19:49:00.000-08:00

Drezden received his orange belt in karate tonight. He has done so well in karate, & he is loving it more & more. He has been doing so well in school this year & I can honestly say that karate has helped with that. He got all 3's & 4's on his report card so his instructor Mr. Wilson met him at his school & ate lunch with him & his friends. Drezden got to pick what he brought for lunch & he chose Red Robin. He is so funny I thought for sure he would have pick Mcdonald. Mr. Wilson is so awesome!!! This pic turned out blurry, but this is almost everyone that got a new belt tonight. Good job Drez we are so proud of you & we love you so much!!
Drezden & Mr. Wilson

Drezden with his new orange belt on

Ringing the Gong after he received his orange belt

Last day as a yellow belt

...HaPpY HaLLoWeEn...

2009-10-31T20:08:00.000-07:00

Our family on Halloween night. I LOVED B as a hippie. We had so many people ask if he was wearing a wig, but those that know B know that his hair is extremely curly & that he can grow an enormous FRO. We had so much fun dressing up. I got to pick out our costumes so B gets to pick next year. We'll see what he comes up with:) Sorry about the dog he wandered over to us just in time.
Crowther Family

HiPPiE's

Check out B's sweet pants. Haha I died laughing. I'm glad they weren't any tighter:) Thanks B for dressing up with me. I LoVeD it!!

HaLLowEEn at SchOOl

2009-10-31T15:23:00.000-07:00

Drezden had his Halloween party at school on Friday & I helped out in his class. I was the only mom that dressed up, but I thought my kids are only young once so I decided to. It took me a while to decide on a costume, but I finally found one.

Evil Warlock & Hippie

Drezden & his friend Brooke

Drew the Zombie & Drezden the Evil Warlock
Freak O's!! They want to be scary things now that their older & I miss the sweet costumes, but I guess I have to let them be BoYs
I had to throw this picture in. B is so creative every year with his pumpkins. We had the 4th annual pumpkin carving contest at pack meeting & B made Snuffleupagus. He finds the weirdest shaped pumpkin & goes from there.

~HaUnTeD HoUsE~

2009-10-31T15:12:00.000-07:00

I love Halloween, but I am a chicken when it comes to haunted houses. We go every year & last year I was so scared. I had my face in B's back the whole time. This year Drew & I chickened out. B & Drezden went through & Drezden came out saying oh ya that was awesome. He loves scary stuff. I'm glad I got to hang out with Drew on the grass. He wishes now that he would have gone through, but that's how it always goes:)

The Fam

Me & the boys
Drew & Drezden

Dad & his boys

B & Drezden ready to go inside

SoCCeR

2009-10-31T15:01:00.000-07:00

The boys have had a great soccer season. I have been horrible at taking pictures of them & they both have done so good this year. Nana Kay came to their games today & they were so excited to have her there. Thanks Nana we LoVe you!!

Drew, Nana Kay, & Drezden

Drew's Team
Drezden's Halloween prize from Mammy. (B's grandma)

Drew got one too, but he put his away to quick.
Drezden's Team

~FiRsT DaY oF ScHoOl~

2009-08-18T14:05:00.000-07:00

I'm a little behind on posting this, but I finally got around to it. Drew & Drezden on their 1st day of school. Drew is in 5th Grade this year & Drezden is in 2nd Grade. They both have great teachers this year & are so excited. Talk about a reality check. Where does time go?? I hate it!! My boys are not little anymore:( It is amazing how much they have grown. I've loved watching them grow, but it's so sad at the same time. I am so proud of them. Happy 1st day of school boys:) We love you so much!!

hApPy aNnIVeRsArY dEaR..."8" BIG OneS!!!

2009-07-14T17:10:00.000-07:00

First of all I know this looks nothing like us. Me & my yucky blonde hair & lip liner. What was I thinking??

B looks like a little boy, but I still love him in this pic:) This was are wedding announcement pic. SERIOUSLY what was I thinking?? Why didn't someone tell us or at least me???
Awww I LOVE this pic It's one of my favorites:)

I just can't believe this is us. We look so young & I know we were, but at the time I didn't think so. It is too funny looking back at all the pics. It is GOOD memories!!!

First of all I want to thank my husband for putting up with me & my ornery attitude. He isn't the most patient person in the world & I know I can be very difficult at times. So thanks dear:)

These last 8 years have FLOWN by. I always wondered what it would feel like when I could say 5 years, & now it's been 3 years since that. I am so LUCKY to be married to such a great man. I LOVE you very MUCH & I look forward to being with you FOREVER & EVER!!!

Happy Anniversary!

Love,

Lou-Ann

~RiSe AgAiNsT CoNcErT~

2009-07-14T16:44:00.000-07:00

So we went to a concert in Chula Vista & yes I know not my type, but right up B's alley. Rancid opened for Rise Against. (B's 9th Rancid show)
Lead singer for Rise Against. I couldn't see anything so my pics are pretty crappy. B helped me out when he could:)

Lead guitar player for Rise Against.

FIRST TIME FLYERS

2009-07-14T16:32:00.000-07:00

Drew & Drezden on the airplane:) They really enjoyed flying for their 1st time. It was better than they thought it was going to be. Thank goodness they didn't puke.
Me & B in the background.
(Thanks for taking the pic Drew)

Us on the airplane.

Getting ready for take off. They held hands all on their own. I thought it was SO cute of them. Drew was pale from being so anxious & nervous. Drezden was nervous, but didn't get sick at all.
Good job boys you did AWESOME!!! Can't wait to do it again:)

Chillin' at the airport. They were SO excited.

BaBy LaNgStOn'S BeAcH PaRtY!!!

2009-07-11T16:52:00.000-07:00

Our nephew had his 1st Birthday at the beach. So we made a trip to San Diego to be there for it. We LOVED playing at the beach & seeing family. HaPpY BiRtHdAy BaBy GoO We LOVE YoU!!
Drew lovin' the beach.

Drezden loved boogie boarding

The Fam at Mission beach

( I promise B was happy)

The boys havin' FUN!!=)

They were definitely worn out by the end of the day.

~BaBy SeQuOiA~

2009-07-05T14:30:00.000-07:00

Our friends from Wyoming had their baby girl. She is sooo adorable!!! They came to St. George to visit & we went over & played games with their family & I just enjoyed holding her almost the whole entire time:) Dang it I want her!!! I can't wait to see & hold her again.
Sequoia & Me

B & Sequoia

Awww Drew just LOVES her little toes:) He doesn't want a little sister at all I promise;)

Sequoia & Drew

(I didn't get a pic of Drezden with her he was too busy playing)

4TH OF JULY

2009-07-04T14:44:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July:) We wore our CROWTHER t-shirts that we got from Grandpa Kim.

B's grandpa used to own a flour mill & B's dad used to work there when he was younger. The logo on the t-shirts was the logo that was on the flour sacks. We LOVE them thanks Grandpa Kim!!
...Us...

Me & my boys.

The boys hanging out waiting for the fireworks.

Little Buddies!!:)

~KaRaTe~

2009-04-23T09:52:00.000-07:00

So we decided to put Drezden in Karate he has been begging for quite some time now & it was just time to do it. He goes to Bobby Lawrence Mile High Karate. He started at the end of March & is absolutely LOVING it!! This is him breaking a board. We are so proud of him. Look at his face he was so in to it:) If he keeps up & stays in Karate he will have his "BLACK BELT" in 2012-2013. WoW!! B & I thought that was so neat. Good job Drez & keep up the great work.
This is Drez receiving an award for getting 100% on his spelling test. We really like the program at Bobby Lawrence they award them for so many different things so it makes the kids want to try harder everyday. We can tell a difference in Drez already. He remembers to make his bed without being asked & to put his clothes away (where they go). He says Yes Mam, No Mam & Yes Sir, No Sir.(Not sure I like the Mam & Sir thing, I told him not to say it to Mom & Dad). Those are just little things, but it makes a BIG difference when I don't have ask him to do it. He has been trying harder in school & has done so much better with reading & spelling. Another thing we really liked is if Drezden gets straight A's in school then his instructor will let him pick out what he wants for lunch & meets him at his school & eats it with him. Drez is so excited for that. He really is loving his instructor Mr. Wilson.

Drezden & Corbin. They had buddy day at Karate & Drez chose to bring his friend Corbin. Mr. Wilson let all the students & their buddies break boards. It was really fun!! Corbin was a little nervous, but after he saw Drez do it he felt a little better about doing it.

Easter party at Karate. They played a game that was really hard. They had to pass these cups to each other without using their hands & try to balance the cup on the straw. It was pretty funny to watch. Drez did a pretty good job:)

DREW'S BASEBALL TEAM-The Braves

2009-04-23T09:26:00.000-07:00

Drew sliding into home. I LOVE this picture of him. I just wish Mr. #2 from the other team was out of the way so I could have gotten his face.
Drew's bum I LOVE it!! B thinks I'm crazy, but I have to take at least one picture of it:)
Even though he is 10 years old I still have to spank/squish his bum when he puts his baseball pants on. He gets so bothered with me when I do it:)

Drew about to hit the ball. He has done really well this year. He is really liking baseball this year. In the past baseball has just been something to do. I'm SO glad he is liking it more & more. I have always pictured him being a great baseball player & I think he has the body build for it:) This is the year when he had to try out & it gets a little more serious. B & I really enjoy watching his games. I just need to learn to shut my mouth, but I just can't help it. B is always telling to me to be quiet. If he is telling me to be quiet now than he just better wait until the boys are older & playing high school sports. My mouth will be much louder;)

DREZDEN'S BASEBALL TEAM-The White Sox

2009-04-23T08:44:00.000-07:00

First of all this boy is crazy!! He got out at first base & this is him running back to the dug out. You would have the thought the world was coming to an end. He is such a show off:)
About to hit the ball. I love his LITTLE bum in this picture. I LOVE my boys bums in their baseball pants:)

Drezden & his friends on his team. He has a lot of his friends on his team this year. He was SO happy about it. I think he cares more about playing with them in the dug out than he does about the actual game.

He does this "ROCK ON" sign all the time & I have no idea where he got it from.

He thinks he is pretty dang COOL!!

Drez & his good friend Carson. They are in the same class at school & are on the same baseball team. They would play everyday if they could.

{My SwEET HuBBY}

2009-03-17T10:36:00.000-07:00

So I woke up on Saturday morning & B had left me this note on the bathroom mirror. He went to Orem after work on Saturday & then came back on Sunday. I chose not to go with him & he didn't like that at all. I felt bad for not going, but it was such a quick trip that I didn't think it would be worth packing the kids up. So the boys & I stayed home & went & did some stuff together. When bed time rolled around I realized oh man I am not going to sleep good without B next to me. So I went & got Drew out of his bed & made him come sleep in my bed with me. That ended up being a BIG mistake. I had forgotten how awful it is sleeping by him. He kicked me all night long. Let's just say I am glad I get to sleep next to my husband almost every night & I LOVE IT!! I just had to take a picture of his note. Thank you B for leaving me this note & I'm so glad you love sleeping next to me too:)

(By the way my nickname from him is Lou)

-Drew's PIANO Recital-

2009-03-08T19:43:00.000-07:00

The Boys eating refreshments after the recital.
Drew & his really good friend Daniel.
They both did awesome!! We are very proud of Drew & how far he has come with piano. We love you!!

~FaMiLy PiCtUrEs~

2009-02-26T09:53:00.000-08:00

FAMILY PIC 2009

So we all decided we were due for a new family picture. It had been 5+ years since we all had done a picture together. Here is the final result. Roy Pryor did an awesome job. Thanks Roy!!There were so many to choose from. This one is my favorite with everybody.

FAMILY PIC 2003

I don't even know what to say about this family picture. All I can say is WOW time flies! Look at my kids they were just little guys. They were obviously having a hard time with their smiles. Sometimes that just doesn't matter. It's so much work getting everyone ready & all of us there at the same time. B looks like a weirdo with his goatee & I look so young. (which I was) Everyone else looks fabulous as always!! My in-laws are so photogenic:)

HaPpY BiRtHdAy DrEw

2009-02-08T15:31:00.000-08:00

Today is Drew's 1oth Birthday!! We are so proud of him. He is growing up so fast. We let him open some presents last night & I got so emotional I couldn't stop crying. Wow It makes me sad to think how long it's been since he was a little boy & soon he will be doing crazy things that boys do....all I can say is he better continue on the path that he is on now. He is such a smart & great kid. I just posted some special pics of our Drew. HaPpY BiRtHdAy bud we love you so much!!

Drew at age 2 playing with Dad. Drew loved it when Brandon would sit on his bike and then fall off. Simple things that made him laugh so hard. They loved rolling on the grass together. It was so cute to watch. We miss when Drew was our little Drewbert. Now he's our BIG Drewbert.
Baptism day!! We thought this day would take forever to get here & now it's been 2 years since. Where does time go?? We love you & are so proud of you Drew.

Drew at 10 months old. He was a very happy & chubby baby. We just love this kid!!
He has always been the best kid.

Drew on our wedding day. He looked so adorable in his tux! He was the ring bearer, but was a little shy. The first person he could see that he recognized was Brandon, so he ran as fast as he could to get to him. It was so cute, so we pretty much had to skip the ring bearer deal, but what can you expect from a 2 1/2 year old. So when I came down the aisle I saw Brandon holding Drew in his arms. I loved it!!

B's COLTS are done for the season.(dang it!)

2009-01-14T19:30:00.000-08:00

For those of you that know B this is a very sad moment in his life:( He had to retire the whole families jersies.

(Even the dogs have jersies)

He is overly obsessed as you can see the shrine behind him.

B and the Dogs!

2009-01-14T19:24:00.000-08:00

B loving Miley. I love her face in this one.
Gwen, B & Miley

Basketball

2009-01-14T19:14:00.000-08:00

Drew started basketball last week & he is loving it!
Drew at his first game at SCHS.

Some of his friends on his team.

Drezden & Jake waiting to watch their big brother's play basketball.

Family Pictures

2008-12-30T11:30:00.000-08:00

My 3 boys, they are so cute!!
We went to the the Dixie rock and did some family pictures with Brandon's family. These are just some that I took with my camera. It was sooo cold that there noses turned red. Sorry this one is very blurry.

I took this right before the photographer did so I hope it turns out on the professional picture. I just love it!! Langston smiled so perfect:) Drew & Drez are obviously posing. Drez had a hard time with his hands he just kept wiggling them.

Hangin Out with Mikey & Raquel

2008-12-30T11:18:00.000-08:00

B and I with Mikey and Raquel & of course B has to do his famous face as usual.
Drezden playing with Mikey. Drezden loves playing with him he wishes he could do it all day everyday. It was sad to see him go.

On the way home from playing with Mikey and Raquel. They couldn't be happier. They got some awesome video games from them.

Boys with cousin Langston

2008-12-30T10:55:00.000-08:00

The boys feet with baby Langston. I love random pictures of feet especially little baby toes.

The boys all had a mo-hawk day!! I had to get a picture of it. It was too cute!!

Drew with Baby GOO!(Langston) We love to call him baby goo & plenty of other things too!

Cute Family

2008-12-29T20:44:00.000-08:00

This is us at the end of our big Christmas Day, as you can see the boys had a long and eventful day!

~CrOwThEr FaMiLy~

*KlOnDiKe*

22 WEEKS

OUR Bdays!!

Aaronic Priesthood.

THE Ultrasound

hApPy 12tH bIrThDaY dReW...

~18 weeks & 2 days~

Happy 50th Mammy & Papa...

The BUMP at 17 weeks....

~GirL BuSineSS~

~~hApPy bIrThDaY to my MoM~~

**New Years Eve**

Grandpa Fred's 54th B-day!

*SleDDinG*

***ChRisTmaS dAy 2010***

Christmas Eve 2010~

The BIG #9 for Drezden!!

ChRistMaS TimE...

Fam Pics Nov. 2010

~ThAnKsGiViNg TiMe~

3rd on the WAY!!!

Report Card-

Athena Crowther

HaPPy HalloWeeN...

FlaG FootBall

TaRZaN

TeMpLe...8/26/06

ZoeY GirL:)

PriNcEss "B"

Just a little Drew time

FIRST day of ScHooL~ 8.11.10

Our #9...

KING snake = YuCk!!!

4th Of JuLy

SwiMMinG....

SuMmEr TiMe....

SOFTBALL

BASEBALL

"PET DAY" at school

HaPpY MoThEr'S DaY...

Pen Pal Buddies:)

EaStEr...

~Nana Kays Birthday!!~

PiNe WoOd DeRbY 2nD PlaCe

Drew's Recital 3.20.10

~After Drew's Piano Recital~

Our Birthdays!!!

Arrow Of Light Ceremony

:( PooR DreZDeN :(

(-: Brace Face :-)

* FAMILY PARTY *

* Ice Skating *

DrEw HaLsToN CrOwThEr

**HaPPy BirTHdAy MoM #53**

Drezden's Baptism 12.29.09

*ChRiStMaS*

"FAMILY PARTY"

BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!

DrEzDeN LoGaN CrOwThEr

...CoLtS 13-0...

~Drezden's Orange Belt~

...HaPpY HaLLoWeEn...

HaLLowEEn at SchOOl

~HaUnTeD HoUsE~

SoCCeR

~FiRsT DaY oF ScHoOl~

hApPy aNnIVeRsArY dEaR..."8" BIG OneS!!!

~RiSe AgAiNsT CoNcErT~

*FIRST TIME FLYERS*

BaBy LaNgStOn'S BeAcH PaRtY!!!

~BaBy SeQuOiA~

*4TH OF JULY*

~KaRaTe~

DREW'S BASEBALL TEAM-The Braves

DREZDEN'S BASEBALL TEAM-The White Sox

{My SwEET HuBBY}

-Drew's PIANO Recital-

~*FaMiLy PiCtUrEs*~

*HaPpY BiRtHdAy DrEw*

KlOnDiKe

hApPy bIrThDaY to my MoM

New Years Eve

SleDDinG

ChRisTmaS dAy 2010

HaPPy BirTHdAy MoM #53

ChRiStMaS

FIRST TIME FLYERS

4TH OF JULY

~FaMiLy PiCtUrEs~

HaPpY BiRtHdAy DrEw

Family Pictures

Hangin Out with Mikey & Raquel

Cute Family