Treasure Hunt

Here is probably the only group picture taken at the reunion. This was taken during the Treasure Hunt. These are all the kids who participated. Danny and Stephanie count as little kids too :)

Reunion fun

Thank to all who came to the reunion. We had 58 people there on Saturday and everyone who came and camped or did not had a good time. I think that there were almost 4. who were there Fri night. I understand who couldn't come because of going to the funeral and at wedding or two or three. I thank my kids for helping me so much to organize and run things. Thanks to all. I look forward to the next occasion to get together.

updating PAF file

HI to all,
I'm updating the PAF file I did 2 years ago. If you've had changes in your family in the last 2 years, births, marriages, ect. please get me the information. I need names, dates, place of birth, including city, county, state, or for our Canadian relatives, their provence, ect.

I have new babies as Isabella Prete, Taylor Nelson, Emily Jean Pearson, and who am I forgetting? Marriages, Adam, Amber, David, ???

I know I'm forgetting some. Sorry! Just know I'm in wedding and travel mode!

ttyl
Aunt Betty

You are invited to David and Jamie's Reception!

2010 Taylor Family Reunion

Janet's family is making final preparations for the upcoming Taylor Family Reunion. We hope to see many of your smiling faces there. It will be on July 16-17, 2010 at the Alta Mont Campground, up American Fork Canyon in Utah. Directions are at the bottom of this post.

We understand that many of you have prior obligations, and with so many wedding some are just not going to make it. Still, we are hoping for a highly successful weekend. The campground has been reserved for almost a year now. Janet, Richard and Kim went up last week to see the site. It's a beautiful setting, with many already prepared tent camping areas provided. There is a large parking lot, where you can park a trailer. The center pavilion and fire pit will be the site for many-a-memories.

In order for us to know how much food by buy, we would love to hear from you. Can you come? Maybe? Sorry, not this time? Please let Janet know as soon as you can. You can email her at jmomstaxi@yahoo.com.

We have mailed out hard copy invitations, so look for them next week. If you already told us you could not make it, we may not have mailed you an invitation. If you would like one anyway, please contact Kim (coateskj@yahoo.com), and she'll send one out.

I've also attached a copy of the invitation here, for everyone to see. As it says on the flyer, we are asking that families coming for the day pay $25, and families who will be camping pay $35. That's not bad for all day entertainment for your family, including two meals.

Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you all soon!

Directions to Alta Mont Campground:

From Provo: Head north on I-15 and take exit 284 (UT-92). Turn right at the bottom of the ramp and head East. Follow the same road thru Highland and into American Fork Canyon. You will pass the Forrest Service Station ($6 per car fee) and then pass the Timpenogos Cave monument. Keep going up the canyon and watch for the signs. Altamont group campsite will be on the left side of the road. Approximately 16 miles from I-15.

From Salt Lake City: Head south on I-15 and take exit 284 (UT-92). Turn left at the bottom of the ramp and head East. Follow the same road thru Highland and into American Fork Canyon. You will pass the Forrest Service Station ($6 per car fee) and then pass the Timpenogos Cave monument. Keep going up the canyon and watch for the signs. Altamont group campsite will be on the left side of the road. Approximately 16 miles from I-15.

Happy Birthday Papi!

Happy 60th Birthday to my Dad! (Uncle Ray to most of you... :)

Amber & Zach announcement

June 19th will be an open house shared with Adam & Cedar in Blackfoot.

June 26th will be the wedding in St. George Temple & reception in LaVerkin, Utah.

Hope to see you all there :)

Don't worry, for those of you that I have addresses, you will get a hard copy in the mail soon.

Bradley's Talent Show

Bradley has been taking piano lessons for almost a year. The first grade at his school was having a talent show and he wanted to play the piano for them. His first song is the Indian Song, the Second is My Robot.

Gail Taylor History

I have put together a history written by Grandpa Taylor. It was typed by Aunt Carma, and with the help of Dave Minch, I have scanned it, and have put in on the computer, in a book format in Microsoft Word. I have mailed a copy to "The Big 5" for you to see what they look like, you should be receiving it within a week, with Carma's traveling the furthest. I have this available on disk, and can be emailed, or I can print more out and ship them. They only cost about $5 to print and bind, and shipping depends on where to. Sending one copy from Tucson to Casa Grande, Salt Lake, and to Blackfoot cost $2.60 and to Carma in Canada was $4.73, so it is very reasonable. You also have the option of me emailing you the file and having it printed and bound on your own. Anyone who wants a copy, please let me know. You can email me at mattd.gardner@gmail.com or call me at (520)237-0408

Mother's Day

A very happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers in our family!

Updated pictures of my kids!

Taylor- 7 months old

Ryan- 9 years old


Anthony- 11 1/2

Michael- 13 years old

Time flies way too fast! Taylor has her bottom two front teeth and is mobile! She can also sit herself up and pull herself up to standing against things! Ryan is the protective big brother! He often asks Matt and I if what we're feeding Taylor is really okay for her to eat! (sometimes with Matt that's a very good question to ask!) Anthony is almost as tall as me and is getting ready to start Jr. High this coming school year! Michael is very proud to say that he's now 2 inches taller than me! He's quite the character! They're all good kids (for the most part) and I feel very blessed to be their mom!

David and Jamie

Just letting you know David and Jamie are planning a July 8th wedding, in the Draper Temple. We're excited!!!!

In Memorium

Thanks for the laughs and the tears. I LOVE MY FAMILY!!!!!!

Bradley and Olivia

Bradley and Olivia's butterfly feeders

Coloring Easter Eggs

Easter Pictures

Pictures and the way back

Thought I'd post a few of the pictures I took, but first I thought I'd share our returning story.

We left a little earlier than planned, right after the dinner, because we heard rumors of bad weather on the way and we wanted to beat it. Well, we made it to SLC about 2 hours before our flight, which turned out to be good, as it started snowing fairly hard after we returned our car, checked in, and got passed security.

So, our plan was to fly through Las Vegas, hit a 45 minute layover and fly back to Tucson. At first, there was no delay, then it started creeping up to a 20 minute delay, and held constant for an hour. Finally, the time was coming that the plane was supposed to land that was going to take us. Right at that time, they announced another 10 minute delay, but promised that it would not affect any connections, so we breathed a sigh of relief. About a minute later, they announced that the plane had been diverted, to Boise. It's about an hour by plane to Boise, and an hour back. So, well, we missed the connection. As it was weather, they wouldn't provide vouchers, and the next flight didn't leave till 6:30 in the morning. So we ended up staying the night at the Las Vegas airport, not alot of fun... It actually would have been quicker to drive, that only would have taken 13 hours, not the 15 from the time we made it to the SLC airport. Still, there was no way to know...

Anyways, for the fun stuff. Click on any picture to download, print, or just see the rest of the pictures.

Happy Birthday Esther!!

Just wanted to wish my wonderful sister Esther a very Happy Birthday!!! I love you tons!

Growing fast!

Taylor, as of this past Monday, is 6 months old! I took her in for her check-up today! She started out at 7 lbs. 1 oz. and is now 17 lbs. 10 oz.! That's about average for her age. She started out at 19 1/2 inches tall and is now 28 inches!!!!! That's TALL for her age! She's in the 95th% on height! She's happy and healthy! She loves to roll and blow raspberries! She's trying to crawl and can sit up as long as nothing distracts her! Her favorite food is bananas! She has the sweetest smile and cutest laugh! Her brothers are very protective of her and her Daddy spoils her every chance he gets! (So does her mommy!) She sleeps through the night every once in a while, but not often enough! She's such a doll and we sure love her!
Oh, the sunglasses were a gift from the nurse to help distract Taylor after she gave her 3 shots!

Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to Amanda Haroldsen and David Pearson today! Hope both of you have a great day!

Happy Birthday, Jeremy and Robert

I just wanted to wish Jeremy and Robert Pearson a very happy birthday today.

WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!

WE GOT A HOUSE!!!!!! Four or five months ago we started looking for a house. Three months ago we found the one we wanted. Yesterday we got the call- IT'S OURS!!!!!!!!! We should close on it the first part of April and are planning on being moved in by May! It's in Lehi. The outside is brick which I LOVE! It's a rambler style which will be good for my bad knees! It's got 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths on the main floor and 2 bedrooms and a 3/4 bath in the basement! It's on about a quarter acre, so that will be nice! It's close to the schools, it's on a nice, quiet loop, and we found out that there are a lot of kids our kids' ages in the Ward we'll be in! I'll post pictures when I can. There are renters there now, so we haven't been able to take pictures yet. We're so excited! We'll keep you posted!
Also, if anyone is wanting to come to the reunion, but not camp, you'd be welcomed to stay with us! The boys and Matt may camp, but I'm not going to with Taylor. If the boys camp we'll have a few beds, but, no matter what, we'll have tons of floor space! Just let us know soon!

Happy birthday Emma!

Happy Birthday, Emma Prete (the elder!)! Glad to have you in the family! Hope you had a good day today!

Happy Birthday Matthew and Emily Jo

Hope Matthew Gardner and Emily Coates have a great birthday. Amazing how many birthdays have more than one person!!!!


Hope you both have a wonderful one!

Look out BYU!

Just letting you know Cassy got accepted to BYU. She is moving to Utah, this July, and starting school this fall! My baby is leaving, but it's OK... she has to test her wings some time... and they usually appreciate home more, after they leave.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Janet and Joyce! Hope you have a good one!

Driver of the Year

Congratulations to my Dad for getting Driver of the Year award! We went to the England Headquarters and sat in the Theater waiting for everyone to show up. Once the place was packed(we got front row seats), they started handing out awards. There was about 15 ahead of Dad's, but once they got to him they said a lot of really good things about his driving career. Good job Dad!