Cochran's

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Trip to Arizona for a Sanders Reunion

So when Nate was 9 years old his father passed away from the Buebonic plague. His dads mother & father, brothers, and sister live in Arizona. We took Addi out to see Nate's grandparents when she was 1 years old and we haven't been able to go out since. So Grandma and Grandpa Sanders haven't seen Kylie, Laycee, or Bella and Addi in 8 years. So this trip was much needed!! So all of Nate's brothers and his sister decided to make the 10 hour trip to Arizona for their Grandma's family reunion.
As we drove to Arizona we made a couple of stops along the way. We stopped in Moab for a couple of hours and took the girls on some quick hikes to see some of the Arches. (Loved it!) and we laughed as we saw all the funny rocks that looked like things or people.

My 4 sweet girls:)

Brooklynn & Nate

Nate & the girls hiking to the arch

The girls and I

Addi & Kylie posing at window arch

Stopped at the Petrified Forest on our way. The forest consisted of wood that had petrified into stone. Pretty amazing!

Here are some priceless pictures of Nathan's family. We had the reunion in a town called Eager, AZ. It was high up in the mountains so the temp. was perfect, 70-80 degrees. It was at a huge park where the kids played, & played, and played. There was such a sweet spirit while we conversed with Nate's dad's brother's, sister, and cousins. Talking about memories of Nate's dad, endless stories, and lots of hugs and kisses, Nate's dad's presence was definitely with us and we could feel his spirit very closely around us. This trip and experience was one we all will hold in a special place in our hearts. It was very hard to say good-bye.

Posterity of Nathan's Father Glen Craig Sanders (passed away 2*14*1987)

Brandon, Nate, Dick, Marva, Alison, & Bryan Sanders(Cochran)

Nate's grandparents Dick & Marva Sanders

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

We Have a New Baby Nephew and a New Baby Niece!

My brother Preston and his wife Shawnee had a baby boy on June 11th! He is such a cute little boy. They named him Graham Edward Hopkin, I had told Preston that if I ever had a boy I would name him "Graham" so Preston was sweet enough to ask me if it would be ok to name their baby boy Graham since I never got my boy:) We are thrilled to have 2 sweet little babies in our families to hold and kiss.

Graham Hopkin (So long and skiny)

(The cutest little face and perfectly round head)

Grandma Sandy and Addi

Ky bug with Graham

Thank you Shawnee for letting us come visit you Saturday to see our new cousin and nephew! He is absolutely beautiful!!

Baby Grace Elaine was born May 28th to Nate's brother Brandon and his wife Jacqueline. She is so sweet and my girls just can't get enough of her:)

Kylie could hold this sweet little girl all day!

Addi loves to try to make her smile:)

Holding Grace makes Laycee feel like a "really" BIG girl

Friday, May 27, 2011

Happy Preschool Graduation Laycee!!

Laycee has had the opportunity to attend preschool this year with Grandma Sandy. She technically wasn't supposed to start until this year but when your Grandma is the director of a preschool program you get to do things other people can't:) But Laycee's class had an actual Graduation Ceremony, with a cap and gown, songs, diplomas, and pictures. It was absolutely adorable, thanks Grandma and Miss Rachel for such a FUN year!

I love my teacher Miss Rachel

My girlfriends Peyton and Marysunshine

My preschool book with pictures and accomplishments

I did it!!

My loving and supportive family:)