Wichita 2010!
We took a family trip back to Wichita to visit Graham and Jessica and to let Jen and Tyler experience a BB game in Koch Arena. The fans are GREAT and loud. There's a lot of enthusiasm backing the Shocker's. We just happened to be there during the Artic Blast. BRRRR!

Jen - a little camera shy on the airplane.


Ty - a little camera hostility.

Jess enjoyed breakfast with us before we left Wichita. Notice the hot chocolate in Tyler's hand. I think I must have drank a gallon of that stuff - it was COLD! 4 degrees in the middle of the day.

Jessica found another interest during her husband's game. Don't tell Graham she probably wasn't watching his fantastic game. This is Trinity, Graham's teammates baby. Isn't she cute.

Wearing our "Shocker" gold.

We had to learn the Shocker "signs" during the game. Look at Jen's hand.

Look at Kenny's hand. "W" for Wichita.

Graham & Jessica after the game - eating at a famous Kansas barbecue restaurant.

I don't know why we aren't bundled up with our heavy coats and scarfs - I think it must have warmed up to freezing when this picture was taken. - we commented we felt like that little boy in "The Christmas Story" with all of our layers. (even though I don't have a picture of it). Believe me when it was so cold we didn't stop to take any pictures - you just rushed to get inside a warm building.


We had a great trip. It was an experience we'll never forget. We don't get to experience that kind of weather very often. Thanks Graham and Jessica for a fun weekend at your place.
Go Shox!!!!!!!!!!

Out with the OLD.....



In with the NEW!


In comes the OLD... or another year older.

Jen's 19 years old. After our dinner out as a family we came home to eat her requested ICE CREAM CAKE. (Oreo Fudge Ice Cream Cake)


Brotherly love!

Heavenly Bite.


Mom and Dad celebrating with Jentay.


Happy Birthday Jentay! What a joy she has been to us. She is so compassionate, giving and always thinking of others. (Except when she's beating our buns on every game we play with her).
She's a winner and a keeper.
We love you!
P.S. It's a good day because baby Boston came home from the hospital for New Year's Eve. He has been in the hospital since Monday with RSV. Poor little guy was so sick. He's had a rough start in this world. We call him our "Miracle Baby" because he's had to be so strong amidst his trials as a new born. They also said he has Acid Reflux, which they are treating with medication. Hopefully he can be a little more comfortable. Hang in there Boston. (and mom and dad)

CHRISTMAS 2009!

Tyler and Jen setting up our new Wii. We all had the sorest Right Arms from playing tennis. Sad! We love our Wii.


Jess, Graham and Aunt Rayna at my mom's Christmas Brunch.

Jen, Jaxon, Gma Ronnie & Jessica at Christmas Brunch.

Jessica making a necklace for her Secret Santa. We should have taken a picture of the necklace, it turned out cute.

Tyler is so excited about Christmas!



We had a wonderful Christmas. It's such a busy time of year, but one that is filled with a lot of Family gatherings, good food and reacquainting with our loved ones.

We have a new roof. We love it! It passed the test this week when it rained, NO LEAKS!!!!! Next blog will present our newly painted house. Yay!


A picture of Jason and Courtney's cute little family. Boston is up to 7 pounds at 6 weeks old.

Boston got to meet his Great Grandpa Taylor and Great Grandma Taylor at dinner on Sunday night.


Boston snoozing away in dreamland. He loves his arms out and free.

Weekly Events!

We were so excited that Jessica flew in for a visit this past weekend. We had TONS of fun while she was here. Lots to get in on a short visit.
Jessica, Ashley, Becky, Abigail and Kali playing the "Ninja" game. Hilarious.

Jessica meeting her new nephew, Boston.

Jessica, Boston & Jaxon

We had to take a picture of Jessica and her ONE suitcase. Those of you who know Jessica, know that she has never packed light for a trip. This time she only brought ONE suitcase. Good job Jess. (She didn't want to pay for extra baggage)

Tyler and Jennifer on our way over for the "Memory Walk" in downtown Phoenix. It's a little early on Sat. morning.

We all met in Phoenix for the Alzheimer's Memory Walk. We had shirts made that said Marvell's Memories. We had a great time. Gene & Marvell eating before the walk.

This is Marlee (sp?) Melanies baby that was born on the same day as Boston. I thought Courtney would like to see a picture of her. Isn't she cute.

Our family with Gene & Marvell.

The Original's with their parents. Tom was MIA.

7 of the 8 kids and their parents.

This is the Taylor clan starting our 3 mile hike. They announced us as Marvell's Memory walkers because we had 75 walkers in our group.

Action photo of Tyler, Jen & Ken.

We really had a great time as a family honoring the memories of such a wonderful lady, Marvell. It was a beautiful overcast morning and we will always remember those who can't.
We're very greatful Jessica could come down and see Boston, celebrate her 22nd birthday and enjoy the Thanksgiving Feast we had on Sunday.
We LOVE family!

New Arrival!

Courtney had her baby on Sunday, October 25th at 5:01PM. Boston Overstreet was delivered by emergency C-section. I barely made it there in time, like Jason posted on Courtney's blog. Jen & I were going to the hospital to see Courtney because Jason was sick with the flu and they won't let Jaxon in the hospital at all because of the H1N1. (A mother that delivered a baby on Sat. died of the H1N1 at that hospital so they are being VERY cautious, which they should.) Jason called me while we were on our way there and said for us to hurry because they were going to deliver Courtney's baby within 30 min. (She lives 45 min away). Jen drove like a maniac trying to get there in time and WE MADE IT! The Dr. spoke to me before the delivery and said they would let the baby cry and then they would intubate him. I don't like that, so luckily that didn't happen, he was breathing on his own fine. He was 4 lbs and 6 oz. Courtney is a trooper and doing great. Her white blood count was up along with Boston's so they are treating them both with antibiotics. They also gave Courtney Tamaflu. I told Jason that I'm not quite as good of a coach as he would have been but I was so excited to be there. I even got to cut the cord! I KNOW they (Court & Boston) were very much looked after and I'm so grateful they are both doing great! I took a lot of pictures with Courtney's cell phone but I don't have a picture to share with you. He is little. You can go to Courtney's blog to take a peek at Boston.

Something to Smile About!

My inlaws were over for dinner. My mother-in-law is suffering with
Alzheimer's. She is so cute and saying funny things all the time
that make us laugh. Don't get me wrong, we're not laughing at her,
she happens to have a cute sense of humor along with her Alzheimer's.
We finished dinner and we had these cute cupcakes for dessert. When
I placed this flower cupcake in front of her to eat, she turned to me
and said "OH!, did you grow that in your garden?"
We were caught a little off guard and had to laugh. Thanks Marvell
for making us smile.