Galloway Family

Monday, January 19, 2009

Sunday Afternoon

After church Sunday afternoon I took the clan to our club house and took a few pictures since they were all dressed up. I tried to do our new little camera justice. O.K. I know I'm not doing justice to the camera, but when do I really have the time to take classes to learn how to use the camera. Thank goodness that I had such good sports who made it fun to play around and explore our camera.

Samantha the oldest and has a heart of gold and really seems to genuinely care about others.

Caitlin is our second oldlest, she tries to do her best in all she does.

Alex is our fourth child, he loves to hug and be cuddled

Elisa is the baby of the family, she is a typical three year old, stubborn and feisty. It's a good thing little people are so cute.

After having Nathan and then Alex, Samantha put a request in for a little sister not to just Chris and I, but also in her daily prayers. Against our efforts Samantha had her request granted and we are all so grateful for another sweet girl ( Caitlin thinks I should put drama girl).

Nathan and Alex are just a few years apart and are starting to find alot more things in common. Alex can't wait for Nathan to get home from school so they can go play.

Samantha and Caitlin are Elisa'a second and third Mom

Nathan is our third child, he is happy a little guy and loves to have fun time.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Heather and her Family are in Town

My friend Heather and I go back to the good old days working at Seven Peaks Water Park in Provo, Utah. I loved sharing the same shift with Heather she made working fun and helped time pass by quickly. Little did we know years later, my family would move into the same ward clear across the U.S. We had three sets of (boy/girl )children that shared the same age. Two of which we had while living in the same ward. Since then my dear friend has moved back to Utah to be near her family. We miss them a lot, but are happy they can be near family.

Josh and Heather

Rebecca 4 years old

Elaina 7 years old

Heather and her husband Dean

I love this new camera, it is so much easier to catch my kids darling smiles.

While living in the same town, Heather and I delivered Elaina and Nathan with in a few months of each other. It's been fun watching the two kids grow up together.

Heather's youngest son, Jacob.

I didn't get a picture of Caitlin and Josh but, the two of them have been friends since they were one year old.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Nursery Graduation

I can't believe that my little baby is graduating already, the time has gone by so quickly. I guess that's how I have felt with the other four except for this time there isn't another little one in the nursery or coming in. It's a little sad to think that the cute and adorable toddler stage has come to an end for our family.

Although on a happy and positive note it's been fun being in the Primary Presidency and having all five of my children in Primary with me. I've enjoyed listening to their comments and watching them interact with their friends and teachers.

Elisa looking a little nervous of the change that is in her near future.

Cute Sister Johnson, Sister Nikitopoulos and Sister Samways did such a good job with the Nursery Graduation. I know Elisa will miss the cute lessons, playtime, and TLC teachers. Fortunately, Elisa will have yet another year of great teachers, Brother and Sister Bosch who will help make the transition from Nursery to Sunbeam a great experience.

Elisa takes her proud moment

Sister Samways made the cutest refreshments for the kids.

Elisa and Sydney are excited about their new sunbeam necklaces.

William, Nicholas, Parker, Noah, Makayla, Sydney, Levie and Elisa with their Nursery and Sunbeam Teachers. (missing in photo, Peter, Megan, and Sam)

I just love this picture of Peter and his Dad holding hands as he helps walk him down to Primary room where he and the rest of the class will be official Sunbeams.

Everyone looks so thrilled to be Sunbeams

Alex and most of our Sunbeam class helping Sister Lowe during music time.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Happy New Year!

With the help of a friend, (Shaun) we started to have an itch for a New Year Party at the last minute. Last party being at her house I decided to have it at our place. Usually Chris and I have a few kids tucked away for the night and were lucky if we stay up until midnight. Not this year, after Shaun and I had fun feeding off each others ideas we had quite the party. We had entertainment for all ages, from a bounce house to the Rock band/wii to fireworks. The kids didn't have a minute to get bored.