The Randall Family

Vacation to LA

2009-09-11T15:39:00.000-07:00

Our vacation plans changed at the last minute this year. My boys wanted to spend a week at grandma's without mom and dad, so we made plans to go to LA.
Lance is a huge Dodger fan. We had great seats both nights, and Lance was able to meet the owner of the Dodgers.
This was from our seat the second night. Lance had a contact who was able to get us seats behind home plate.

I decided if we were going to go to Dodger games then we would go to the beach as well. This is a picture I took while we were sitting on the freeway on our way back from the beach. I thought the trip to the beach just might end in a divorce, but we survived.
Proof that we were at the beach. It was a lot of fun. Lance didn't want to go, but I was sure glad we did. We didn't even stay and hour, but the water was great and there were not that many people there.

First night at the game and Lance is smiling. He hates that I have to take pictures. The game was great....even though they lost. I love watching live games.

24th of July

2009-09-11T11:09:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of two of the best people I know. This is my mom and dad. I hope some day to be like them. The are kind, compassionate, accepting, loving and yes a little hickish. They love each other dearly and are great examples to a lot of people. As you will see from the following pictures that sometime we all enjoy enjoy getting back to our "roots."

The previous pictures are of my family waiting for the parade to begin. My dad wears a hard hat and yells at every "float" so they will throw a lot of candy in our direction. It works out pretty well for most of us. My dad also wears overalls almost all of the time.

My sister-in-law planned a bunch of games for all of us to play. Enterprise has races and things for the kids but we really don't like to socialize with other people from Enterprise. We had a lot of fun and really appreciate all of the work she went through.
My older two boys are really good with little kids. They were both enjoying having a little girl they could watch and give her back to her parents.
Here is Lance with our niece. Lance likes little kids...until they learn to talk.
Boys will be boys. This is a picture of my brothers...Chuck and Steve.
I believe Russell, Bert and Briley are all wrestling my brother Steve.
Brendan enjoying the giant swing set.

Russell only made it half way down on this attempt.
Lance claims when we brought out the HUGE tarp to slip and slide on, we went over the edge with showing we were all "hicks." He was back at his parents home watching TV, so what does he know about the fun we had. Obviously, this was not planned because half of us were in our clothes...but it was A LOT of fun. The tarp was huge and we could get several of us going down at once. Maybe sometimes the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. You can't say that we don't know how to have fun and laugh at ourselves. I really enjoy spending time with my family and I wish we would get together more often. We missed our sister who thought it was too far to travel from Saudi Arabia just for the weekend....maybe some year she will live back in this country.

Amanda's Wedding

2009-09-10T16:17:00.000-07:00

I know I look terrible...very tired, and whatever...but this one shows Lance. We were at my friends wedding and I had gone early in the morning to help out....I guess I am too old to be on my feet all day.
Just cute Brock and he was almost smiling.
Brendan thought it was a lot of fun to dance in the mist. I was a HOT July day.
Me and Amanda...the bride.
Once again.

MS Bike Ride

2009-09-10T16:12:00.000-07:00

Yes these pictures look the same, but they are the only ones I took of our MS bike ride. We rode 46 miles. It was a much better ride than the Breast Cancer ride...no wind.
The was after the ride and we were smiling. My family (Lance and the boys) all came up and waited for us at the finish line. Good times. The ride was June 27 and the weather was perfect.

Brendan and Baseball

2009-09-09T16:19:00.000-07:00

Lance was Brendan's coach....Russell and Brock got to help as well.
Yes, he is a lefty but only when he bats.
Look at the focus on that child.
Coach Lance and the team.

Kelly Clarkson Concert @ UVU

2009-09-09T16:05:00.000-07:00

Russ, Nathan, Liz and Justina...just hanging out and waiting for the concert to begin.
Yes, it was an outdoor concert and yes it rained. Stephanie and I are looking good in the rain jackets. I think I might have embarrassed my son...job well done.
We actually got pretty close to the stage. It makes it hard to push your way around when you have 5 people trying to get close with you.
After a long day of work...we get to hurry up and wait.
The kids just hanging out and trying to ignore their mom and her friend.

Officially a teenager

2009-07-07T09:28:00.000-07:00

As you can see Brock was very excited to be 13. (June 4) My boys prefer mud pie to birthday cake.
Blowing out the candles. I remember when I turned 13...where does the time go?
Brock and Russell have decided to try playing tennis. Brock got a new tennis racket.
Brock was not happy that he had to wait until we got home from work to celebrate and open presents.

He is so excited that he can hardly contain his emotions. Oh well. Happy Birthday Brock. He is the one who is most like me...lucky him.

Surprise

2009-05-20T15:54:00.000-07:00

I decided to give Brendan a surprise party. He was talking about having a surprise party since Lance gave me one for my 40th. I wasn't going to do it, but decided when he asked in his prayers if he could have one that I would try and put a small one together.
Two cakes in two days and I couldn't be happier. Brendan and I have the same love for the lard frosting.
His friends were very good to jump and out yell "SURPRISE." It is hard to try and invite people when you don't really know the parents of the kids that he "hangs out" with at school.
My BFF Stephy made theses cool rocks with little treasures inside. We hid them around the yard and then the kids got to break them open. This was a lot of fun. She also made balloon animals and crowns for the kids. It was a success. She was/is a life saver.
Of course I posted the pictures backwards, so this is when he first walked into the room. The ceiling was all decorated and so I think that may have given it away.

Brendan is Seven

2009-05-20T15:40:00.000-07:00

It is hard to believe that it has been 7 years since he was born. It really just seems like a couple of years ago. Brendan is so cute and fun.....and SEVEN
He also did a report about his "mom" that he gave on his birthday. I was able to take the morning off and go in and hear him read his report. This is the lovely picture that he drew of me.
He gets a lot of money for his birthday because most of the family is not very close.
Opening his gifts. He got a basketball and a soccer ball, a scooter and a game.
Oh, we don't want to forget about the Walmart gift card that he had asked for.

Hoppy Easter

2009-05-18T15:34:00.000-07:00

Here is our happy teenager...Russell who wanted to stay in bed because Easter just isn't that exciting to him anymore.
I think Brendan was so excited. He loves hiding and finding the Easter eggs. He would hide them in the house and outside. It is fun to see how excited kids can get.
Brock is just showing the shirt the Easter bunny brought him. That darn bunny also brought a WII game that the boys already had. I guess the bunny is not as informed as Santa.
Brock was good enough to color eggs with us. Russell was too busy to do this activity. Brock also enjoys eating the eggs.
We have to make sure that we don't spill or have too much fun while coloring the eggs. Brendan likes writing on the egg with a candle.
Brendan and I had to go to the store ( I won't say the name because I hate that I shop there at all) and he got to sit on the Easter Bunny's lap. He thought it was pretty exciting.

Track

2009-05-15T15:59:00.000-07:00

The end of a great run.
On your mark.....get set....GO
Russell decided this year to run track. I was able to go to one track meet. It took me right back to the days I used to run track. Well, you can't really say that I ran track but I was on the track team...and I ran the hurdles. At this meet Russell ran the 400 and a relay. I think it is great that he is in shape and enjoys running. I don't think I ever liked running.

2009-05-15T15:52:00.000-07:00

I can't believe what a difference a year makes. Brendan seems to keep growing and learning and making new friends. Brendan won the Scholar of the Month award for his first grade class and he was so excited. I enjoy the fact that Brendan still loves me and isn't embarrassed to have his mom at school. He has also grown a lot in height this year. I just can't believe how fast kids grow up. I think he is growing up even faster than his brothers did because there is such an age gap between them.
This is Brendan and his Principal. It is a great school.

Thanks to my sister

2009-05-15T15:40:00.000-07:00

Not much to say here but a big Thanks to my sister. I often think about how lucky I am to have such a great sister. This is a picture of the flowers that she sent to me after my surgery. They were beautiful and made my week. I would have enjoyed Lesa just hanging out with me since that was all I could do, but it is hard to hang out when you live in Saudi Arabia... she sent flowers instead. I often try and tell my boys that they need to be nice to each other and to STOP fighting, but they rarely listen. I give them the example of my sister who always seemed to be nice to me. When we were teenagers she always let me tag along and didn't seem irritated by me at all. She has always looked out for me and I hope she realizes what a great example she is to me.

Let the games begin

2009-05-14T16:08:00.000-07:00

I have to say that Lesa was suffering from a severe cold but she was still fun to have along. She and Brendan were WII boxing and there were a couple of times that I thought she might actually hit Brendan and/or the TV.
We moved on to Rock Band. Lesa's husband Brett had never played before...he did better than I think I have ever done. However, that isn't saying much.
Russell at home on the drums.
My dad even tried playing the drums. I think we had more fun laughing than anything else.
Brett just rockin away.
This is where we really started the laughing. My mom claimed over and over that she played the drums in school and that she wouldn't need any help. She got a little out of control and ended up needing a little help. I am not sure if we helped her or not because we were all laughing soo hard. My parents are good sports.
I like this one because Brock is over in the corner trying to coach Lesa.

I think the only thing I can do very well on Rock band is sing. It doesn't sound very good, but I can still get 100%.

Basketball

2009-05-14T15:56:00.000-07:00

I am trying to do a little catch up. As you can see the month of February was spent running from Brock's basketball game to Russell's games. Lance was Brock's coach. Luckily or maybe not Lance's brother Cole was his assistant coach and helped to keep things a little calm...sometimes.
Russell's team didn't have a coach at all. They all played well together. It was good to see the boys willing to share the ball and have fun while trying to win their games.

Brock is #12. I guess he was on a run. I
Russell was shooting free throws. I am sure he made both of them. I guess I just couldn't snap the picture soon enough.

Rock Band

2009-01-16T16:13:00.000-08:00

The day after Christmas we had the Botts over and played rack band. Brock is looking pretty serious.

We also took the show on the rode and went over to their house. Stephy is pretty amazing on the drums.

Serious Russ and I like the fact that Brendan is behind him scratching his head. This isn't Brendan's favorite game. Brendan likes to have me play him in almost any WII game. I don't beat him very often. However, the other day I did hit him pretty hard in the arm when he walked into me swinging the bat.

This is Chad, Brock and Brendan.

I think all you can see of me is the top of my head. However, Brendan and I were trying to sing together.

2009-01-16T15:52:00.000-08:00

This is usually where we find Russell. He got an IPOD for Christmas and he was busy putting stuff on it most of the day.

I am afraid the older the boys get the more expensive things they ask for. This is Brock's haul. He got an Ipod and some other things. I am sure they won't even remember what they got by this time next year.

Brendan got a Nintendo DS. The problem with him being the youungest is he thinks he needs the things that his brothers have. He could barely stop playing long enough for me to take the picture

This is the only picture where I kind of got all three of the boys. They actually slept in until 7:00. They had to wake up Brendan. He told me before he went to sleep that I should be prepared because he was going to get up very early. I was happy he didn't follow through on that.

I love the fact that we get ready and excited about Christmas for months and then it is all over in about 15 minutes.

Russell was trying to take his time opening presents so it wouldn't end too fast.

Russell and Brock got Brendan this big Nerf gun. Brendan was wanting to open it from the moment it went under the tree. He spent hours guessing what it could be. I think he was surprised....we (as in me) forgot to notice that it took batteries. Who would ever think a NERF product would take batteries?

Brendan was happy about everything he opened. He would say thank you to whoever and move on at lightning speed.

Brock enjoying the moment he saw the 120g Ipod. How about those curls. I think he takes after me a little.

Russell was surprised that he actually got an Ipod. They wanted a dog, but Ipods are so much easier to take care of.

The Snow Mermaid

2009-01-14T15:57:00.000-08:00

This is my friend stephanie. She was taking a break after all of the work we put into this snow mermaid.

Russell thought we were all a little crazy. However, they made a smowman laying on the ground while we were building our masterpiece.

Brock is checking things out

This is Regina, Stephy and myself and the masterpiece.

I might add that we all came over and shoveled our yard and my aunts before we started the building of the snow mermaid. I think we finished around 11:30.

Brendan's visit with Santa's helper

2009-01-14T15:52:00.000-08:00

Brendan is so cute and fun. He loves the fact that his Grandpa Clegg is the "real" santa, but he didn't get the chance to talk to him this year so he wanted to go to the mall to see "grandpa's helper."

One of the cute things about Brendan is he does think about others. When we were getting ready to go and see Santa he decided that he needed to take Santa a treat, so Brendan got him a candy cane and took it to this Santa.

First "Real" Snowfall

2009-01-14T15:26:00.000-08:00

This is one of the first snow falls we had. Brock is attempting to make a big snowball.

Brendan was excited for the snow and begged Brock to play in the snow with him.

I think Brendan hasn't learned that if he throws a snowball at his brothers, they will always get him back.

The snowball just left Brocks hand before I took the picture. If only this was the only snow we had.

I am glad that Brendan enjoys the snow. He also attempts to help shovel the snow. I think he throws more back onto the path he is trying to clear off, but he has fun while he is doing it.

Dancing Queens

2008-11-21T14:51:00.001-08:00

We had a ward talent show and decided to lip sync and dance to ABBA's daning queen.

We had so much fun. It was a little embarrassing but entertaining. I will say that my neck hurt for 2 days after practicing the head spin.

Believe it or not I really did do the splits. It was all or nothing.

ABBA eat your heart out. These are my friends Regina Stoddard, Me, and Stephanie Bott.

Of course Brendan was very impressed with the dancing of his mother and her friends so he tried on the costume. I think he is pretty funny.

Russell turns 15

2008-11-17T15:18:00.000-08:00

It seems like only yesterday when we brought this happy boy home.

I guess he started out big and ready to go.

I just thought I would post a few pictures to remember how far Russell has come.

Of course he has always liked the girls...he also has good taste.

This is Russell holding Brock when he was just a baby.

Russell had a cruch on this cute girl in kindergarten

We took Russell and some friends to a UVU basketball game. I think Russell enjoyed telling stories more then watching the game.
The Wolverine even stopped by to see Russell. Brendan did enjoy the game, but as you can see UVU could use more FAN Support.

He got a Texas Longhorns coat.

One of the things he got for his birthday. He mostly got $$$$.

Happy 15th birthday Russell! Where does the time go?

Surprise Birthday

2008-11-13T11:26:00.001-08:00

Yes it is official, I turned 40. I can't believe that 40 sneakes up on you as fast as it does. Lance was amazing and planned a surprise party. He made all of the plans and I had no idea. He planned it for Saturday and my birthday was on a Tuesday, so I was SURPRISED.

Brendan thought it was great to have balloons. He also loved the sign that said over the hill and wanted his picture taken. I had him take my picture so why not have his taken as well.

These are some of our friends. This is Mark and Regina. Mark usually has a full head of hair but he shaved it because his Halloween costume.

Russell, Brock, and Peyton playing around. We played games and had a lot of fun.

More friends Chad and Stephanie.

This is Heather. We had pizza, salad, cake and icecream.

The kids really like Chad and Stephanie. I think it is because they don't have any kids of their own yet so they are nice to other people's children. In the picture are Ella, Chad, Steph, Brendan, and Rosy. It was a great day. Before the party some friends and I went and saw Mama Mia. I loved the movie, it was GREAT.

Rock Climbing

2008-11-05T11:53:00.000-08:00

Russell and Brock went rock climbing for a youth activity. I think it was a couple of months ago but I just got the pictures

Russell enjoying the climb. I enjoy the fact that I no longer have to go and see what things go on at the activities.

Russell is in the Longhorns shirt and Brock is in the red sitting on the rock.

I can't remember who went the highest, but I know they all had fun.

School Pictures

2008-11-05T11:10:00.000-08:00

Well I just thought I would put the boys school pictures on here. Brendan looks a little nervous, but I didn't know what would happen with retakes.

I just want to show proof that Brock does smile.

Of course Russell is always happy to have his picture taken.

Halloween

2008-10-31T12:10:00.001-07:00

Heather and myself at the Trunk or Treat. The Monk and the Gypsie.

Brendan and Peyton at the trunk or treat. The 2 Pirates. I left work early so I could take the kids trick or treating downtown. I decided that there were too many people and we would just have fun at home. Rosy was fire and I think she looks the part.

They decided to put leaves on the trampoline and jump around.

The pumpkin that we all helped to carve. They told me what to do and I attempted to do it.

Rosy and Brendan decided to make a pumpkin of their own. I was tired of the carving so it was fine by me.

A day at the office. The day is still young but I am trying to put some things on here. This is my friend Stephanie and myself. We both work at UVU. She helped me get my costume.

I am supposed to be a monk.

This is the before school picture. Brendan is a pirate. He is excited for halloween.

Hanging in St.George

2008-10-31T11:15:00.000-07:00

We went to St. George (Oct. 24,25) so Lance could play in a softball tournament with his cousins and brothers. We stayed in a hotel and of course, had to do a lot of swimming. The three amigos. Brendan thinks he is as big as his brothers.

We decided that Brock might be allergic to the chlorine. His eyes were swollen and red and hurt. Our solution...googles.

Russell was trying to catch a little sun on his white little body.

They get along most of the time. I like these pictures becasue they all look so nice. Too bad looks can be deceiving:)

Just Brock goofing off.

Russell is having a serious swim.

Last year in the tournament Lance's team took 2nd place. They played well this year but finished early. It is fun to have an excuse to see family and friends. Lance took the boys out with Chace and Aubry and I went and visited with Michelle.

They kept jumping off the side all together. Brendan even took off his floaties. He can swim but not for as long as he thinks he can. We had a lot fun.

Saying Goodbye to Lesa

2008-10-16T09:36:00.000-07:00

I know this picture isn't that great, but it is the only one I have of Lesa and the boys. She took them out to a movie and dinner before she headed back to Saudi Arabia. She also smashed the front of her car and said she was going to blame Russell. He does get a learning permit after his birthday in November. When did I get old enough to have a child that can drive? I also think that Brock is smiling.

Crazy Boys

2008-10-16T09:32:00.000-07:00

We were going through the cupboards and found Brendan's old eye patches. Russell and Brock thought they would see what it was like wearing a patch.
Luckily Russell crawled into the room so he wouldn't fall down. I guess he didn't trust me to lead him anywhere. He thought it would be funny to cover both eyes.

Weekend In Jackson Hole, Wyoming

2008-10-16T09:15:00.001-07:00

Brendan's First Soccer Experience

2008-10-16T07:35:00.000-07:00

This is how Brock entertains himself at Brendan's soccer games....plays on the playground equipment.

Brendan is the one in red running. He is #9. He wanted to try soccer and see how he would do.
He was told to play defender and not to move until the ball came to him. I think he did a great job.
Patiently waiting....
He got the ball for a minute and tried to score.

Brendan did a great job playing soccer. He needs to work on being more aggressive. I guess he needs to play like they are all his brothers on the field and then he would be kicking everyone.

St. George with Aunt Lesa

2008-10-15T15:08:00.000-07:00

Steve came and played around with the boys. He can throw them a lot farther then I can. We were at a hotel in St.George Aug. 23. We had a fun weekend with Lesa, Steve and the boys. We all wish Lesa didn't live in Saudi Arabia and could see her more often.
Brendan thought he was cool sitting in the hot tub.
I am beginning if Brock ever smiles in pictures. He has a cute smile and one day I will have a picture to prove it.
Trying to show their Uncle Steve how to climb wet rocks.
It isn't as easy as it looks to swim with "floaty's" on.

Brendan had a lot of fun swimming at the hotel in St. George
The boys thought they could dunk me, but fortunately I can still take them all on and win.
Brock with straight hair and another happy face.
Russell is going out for Mr. GQ
I think they were trying to fight in the water. Lesa and I had chicken fights with the boys and it was a blast. I think I laughed so hard that I couldn't hold on to Russell.

Back to School

2008-10-15T14:26:00.000-07:00

Brock was so excited to start his first day of Junior High.
Russell was excited to be part of the ninth grade this year.
Just posing for another picture for their mom. It is so nice to have boys that are so excited about getting their picture taken.
Brendan started first grade. I can't believe my baby is in school all day.
School started on Aug. 20. Brendan is hanging in front of Cherry Creek with his friend Rome. Brendan's teacher is Mrs. Braithwaite. He loves going to school all day and is adjusting to eating school lunch.

Lagoon

2008-10-14T15:49:00.000-07:00

The boys and I had a lot of fun at Lagoon with Uncle Chace & Aubry. Brendan went on every ride that he was big enough to go on. The Spider scared him a bit and his favorite ride was the Wild Mouse.

Haircut Time

2008-10-13T18:13:00.001-07:00

We decided to have the boys hair cut. Russell wasn't happy but he survived. The first picture is the before and the pile here at the bottom is mostly from Brock. We cut off all his curls. Luckily it was at the beginning of summer so they had time for their hair to grow back.

Girls Camp

2008-07-31T15:57:00.001-07:00

I went to girls camp the middle of July and actually survived the ropes course. I am terrified of heights, but I didn't want my boys to think their mom is a chicken.

More of Enterprise...always playing with the cousins

2008-07-28T12:29:00.001-07:00

Brilee was trying to teach Brendan how to ride a ripstick. They made quite a team.

Bert & Stefanee put up their new pool (the reason for the concrete) and the boys had to play in it before it was filled. They had a great time with their cousins.

Spending time at the grandparents in Enterprise

2008-07-28T12:14:00.000-07:00

Waiting for the parade to begin. Grandpa helps get extra candy.

Brendan and I went to the park and he actually did a pull up. I'm just slow at taking the picture.

When you are a Clegg there is always work to be done. We helped pour concrete at my brothers house.

UVU Concert

2008-07-22T13:37:00.000-07:00

We had a great time. We saw Josh Gracin, Collin Raye and Joe Nichols.

Good Charlotte Concert

2008-07-22T13:34:00.001-07:00

Brock really did have a good time he just doesn't look like it. We saw Good Charlotte, Boys Like Girls, and Metro Station. It was an eye opening experience.

Swimming in St.George

2008-07-22T13:07:00.000-07:00

We had fun visiting Michelle...the swimming was a bonus.