We got Heidi a playhouse for the backyard for Christmas. She loves it! In fact, I need to post the video of her reaction when we showed it to her. It has a little mailbox on it and yesterday Clint gave her some advertisement to put in the mailbox for her mail. She took it out and said, "Oh, $600!" who knows where she got that from! I should tell her to lower her expectations for when she gets her own mail. :)
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Water works
Clint and I have just recently noticed that Heidi has figured out how to turn the water works on very quickly when she doesn't get her way. It's like she's trying to manipulate us into changing our minds. It's really ridiculous and pathetic when you see her face and the fuss she makes over little silly things. I have a feeling 3 is going to be a fun year. :)
Fun with Cousins
In August my sister, Amy, and brother-in-law, Doug, came to Oklahoma and dropped of my niece, Ashlyn at Mimi and Papa's (my parents) house while they went on an anniversary trip. During that week, Heidi and I spent a lot of time with the other girls in the family. My Mom, sister-in-law, Lana, and the four girls, Ashlyn, Claire, Lydia and Heidi did a lot of fun things!
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| Playing dress-up |
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| The Jasmine Moran Children's Museum in Seminole was really fun! |
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| Magnets |
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| Rocks! |
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| We helped the girls build this arch |
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| Working on a car |
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| At the dentist office |
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| Some little archeologists |
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| Puppets |
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| Weather forcasters |
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| Flying an airplane |
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| This was a really neat part. It was a grocery store and the kids could pick out 5 items and take them to the check out and then they could actually ring up the items. When they were done they had to put the items back on the shelves. |
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| Heidi ringing up her items |
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| Painting |
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| Firetruck |
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| The bubble station was really neat! They are standing inside a bubble! |
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| The sprayground! Amanda and Casen met us there too! |
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| This was a neat indoor play place in Yukon. Since it was so hot outside this was a nice place to go. |
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Summer Visitors from Germany
I contemplated where to start since I have been so behind on posting lately. Since I am just now getting around to posting photos from the summer, I thought I would just start there. We had a lot of visitors from Germany last summer! It was great to see everyone.
It was a busy summer with lots of visitors!
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| First Karen came at the beginning of July and stayed a few weeks. We enjoyed getting to spend lots of time with her! |
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| Karen bought her this dress that Heidi is wearing. :) |
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| Then Janine, Kerstin and Olaf came to visit! We took them around OKC. |
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| Steve, Kristi, Hannah and Noah Martin met us in Bricktown. |
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| We got to watch the World Cup Germany game with Karen! |
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| At the OKC Bombing Memorial with Courtney, Janine, Olaf and Kerstin |
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| Larry and Pam came to visit! |
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| Heidi, Kendra, Joel and Pam |
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| At Soldier Creek with Larry and Pam |
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| Going swimming with Karen and Jaydin, her great niece |
It was a busy summer with lots of visitors!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our family to yours!
I also hope to be updating the blog soon!
Friday, October 15, 2010
In Memory of Leslie Joy Evans
LESLIE JOY EVANS
March 23, 1982 to October 7, 2010
MARISA BOND EVANS
September 26, 2010 to September 26, 2010
MAC BRODEY EVANS
September 26, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Funeral services for Leslie Joy Evans, age 28, and her two children, Mac Brodey Evans and Marisa Bond Evans will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at the Alameda Church of Christ, 801 East Alameda in Norman with Rusty Tugman officiating.
Leslie Joy Evans joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 7, 2010. She was born on March 23, 1982 to parents, Joy and Alan Bond. Leslie grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma and graduated from Yukon High School in 2000 and from Southern Nazarene University in 2004 with degrees in psychology and music. Leslie was very involved in music and had a beautiful voice which she shared with others by singing in her church choirs and at weddings. In March of 2008, Leslie met Mark Evans which began a beautiful romance. On June 6, 2009, the two married and Leslie joined Mark's family as mother to his three children, Marli, Marcus, and Manning. They had a beautiful ceremony where they also recognized Melinda, Mark's wife who had passed away two years earlier. In May 2010, Leslie and Mark were thrilled to learn that she was pregnant and that excitement doubled when they discovered she was expecting twins. Marisa Bond and Mac Brodey were born on September 26, 2010 and were immediately welcomed into heaven. Though the twins spent very little time on earth, they brought much joy to the entire family, especially to Leslie and Mark.
To her parents, Leslie was their little princess. To her brother, Jay, Leslie was his fearless little sister with a head of blond curls. To her husband, Mark, she was beauty, love and joy. To Mark's children, Leslie was the maternal touch they had been missing and a new song in their hearts. To her in-laws, Leslie was a welcome addition to the family. To Melinda's family, she was a graceful being who fit perfectly in their lives.
Leslie was so many things to so many people, but all can agree on one thing; Leslie was easy to love. Her beautiful smile played a part but the fact is; Leslie exuded love. She loved her family with every moment. She loved her friends with every listening ear she lent. She loved music with every note she hummed. She loved animals with an amazing level of compassion. She loved children with every lesson she taught. She loved sports, especially OU football, with every cheer that escaped her lips. She loved fun with every playful comment and feisty act. And most importantly, she loved the Lord with her life-song.
Leslie was easy to love, Leslie exuded love, and to all those who miss her presence on earth, Leslie was love. We thank God for the precious gift of Leslie and rejoice in the knowledge that she is now singing praises to Him in heaven.
Leslie is survived by her husband, Mark of the home; her parents, Alan and Joy Bond of Yukon, Oklahoma; two sons, Marcus Brian Evans and Manning Bryce Evans of the home; one daughter, Marli Grace Evans of the home; one brother, Jay Bond of Oklahoma City and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.
Leslie was preceded in death by her two children, Marisa Bond Evans and Mac Brodey Evans, her maternal grandparents, Leslie and Mary Callies; her paternal grandparents, Hayden and Frankie Bond and one sister-in-law, Courtney Bond on June 24, 2010.
Marisa and Mac are survived by their father, Mark of the home; two brothers, Marcus Brian Evans and Manning Bryce Evans of the home; one sister, Marli Grace Evans of the home; maternal grandparents, Alan and Joy Bond of Yukon, Oklahoma; paternal grandparents, Gary and Sheila Evans of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; and Henry and Julia Watters of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; their Uncle Jay Bond of Oklahoma City; their uncle and aunt, Jason and Becky Evans of Toledo, Ohio; and their two cousins, Alex and Aaron Evans also of Toledo, Ohio; and their uncle and aunt, Mike and Nikki Watters of Shawnee.
Burial for Leslie, Marisa and Mac will conclude in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman.
I love this one where you can hear her beautiful voice:
I have been reminiscing a lot lately of my high school days in choir and all the wonderful times we all had together. So I will post some pictures from those days. These aren't really in any order. They are all either from my senior year in '99 or the summer right after I graduated in May '99. My choir, the Kapella Singers went to a competition in Arezzo, Italy and we also traveled to Spain and France. It was an amazing trip!
March 23, 1982 to October 7, 2010
MARISA BOND EVANS
September 26, 2010 to September 26, 2010
MAC BRODEY EVANS
September 26, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Funeral services for Leslie Joy Evans, age 28, and her two children, Mac Brodey Evans and Marisa Bond Evans will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at the Alameda Church of Christ, 801 East Alameda in Norman with Rusty Tugman officiating.
Leslie Joy Evans joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 7, 2010. She was born on March 23, 1982 to parents, Joy and Alan Bond. Leslie grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma and graduated from Yukon High School in 2000 and from Southern Nazarene University in 2004 with degrees in psychology and music. Leslie was very involved in music and had a beautiful voice which she shared with others by singing in her church choirs and at weddings. In March of 2008, Leslie met Mark Evans which began a beautiful romance. On June 6, 2009, the two married and Leslie joined Mark's family as mother to his three children, Marli, Marcus, and Manning. They had a beautiful ceremony where they also recognized Melinda, Mark's wife who had passed away two years earlier. In May 2010, Leslie and Mark were thrilled to learn that she was pregnant and that excitement doubled when they discovered she was expecting twins. Marisa Bond and Mac Brodey were born on September 26, 2010 and were immediately welcomed into heaven. Though the twins spent very little time on earth, they brought much joy to the entire family, especially to Leslie and Mark.
To her parents, Leslie was their little princess. To her brother, Jay, Leslie was his fearless little sister with a head of blond curls. To her husband, Mark, she was beauty, love and joy. To Mark's children, Leslie was the maternal touch they had been missing and a new song in their hearts. To her in-laws, Leslie was a welcome addition to the family. To Melinda's family, she was a graceful being who fit perfectly in their lives.
Leslie was so many things to so many people, but all can agree on one thing; Leslie was easy to love. Her beautiful smile played a part but the fact is; Leslie exuded love. She loved her family with every moment. She loved her friends with every listening ear she lent. She loved music with every note she hummed. She loved animals with an amazing level of compassion. She loved children with every lesson she taught. She loved sports, especially OU football, with every cheer that escaped her lips. She loved fun with every playful comment and feisty act. And most importantly, she loved the Lord with her life-song.
Leslie was easy to love, Leslie exuded love, and to all those who miss her presence on earth, Leslie was love. We thank God for the precious gift of Leslie and rejoice in the knowledge that she is now singing praises to Him in heaven.
Leslie is survived by her husband, Mark of the home; her parents, Alan and Joy Bond of Yukon, Oklahoma; two sons, Marcus Brian Evans and Manning Bryce Evans of the home; one daughter, Marli Grace Evans of the home; one brother, Jay Bond of Oklahoma City and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.
Leslie was preceded in death by her two children, Marisa Bond Evans and Mac Brodey Evans, her maternal grandparents, Leslie and Mary Callies; her paternal grandparents, Hayden and Frankie Bond and one sister-in-law, Courtney Bond on June 24, 2010.
Marisa and Mac are survived by their father, Mark of the home; two brothers, Marcus Brian Evans and Manning Bryce Evans of the home; one sister, Marli Grace Evans of the home; maternal grandparents, Alan and Joy Bond of Yukon, Oklahoma; paternal grandparents, Gary and Sheila Evans of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; and Henry and Julia Watters of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; their Uncle Jay Bond of Oklahoma City; their uncle and aunt, Jason and Becky Evans of Toledo, Ohio; and their two cousins, Alex and Aaron Evans also of Toledo, Ohio; and their uncle and aunt, Mike and Nikki Watters of Shawnee.
Burial for Leslie, Marisa and Mac will conclude in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman.
I love this one where you can hear her beautiful voice:
I have been reminiscing a lot lately of my high school days in choir and all the wonderful times we all had together. So I will post some pictures from those days. These aren't really in any order. They are all either from my senior year in '99 or the summer right after I graduated in May '99. My choir, the Kapella Singers went to a competition in Arezzo, Italy and we also traveled to Spain and France. It was an amazing trip!
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| Kapella Singers in Arezzo, Italy |
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| Dinner in hotel in Citerna, Italy |
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| Vocal Banquet |
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| Vocal Banquet |
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| Somewhere in Italy in a bus |
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| Rome, Italy |
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| Roses, Spain |
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| Roses, Spain |
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| Roses, Spain |
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| Roses, Spain |
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| Shopping in Perpignan, France |
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| Kapella Singers on the boardwalk in Roses, Spain |
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| Barcelona, Spain |
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| Hard Rock Barcelona |
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| Roses, Spain |
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