Our Newly Engaged Couple

Taber liked this picture so I thought he wouldn't mind. This is at the park honoring the army at Ft. Polk.

Rebecca and Taber

Cindy and Kimberly took Rebecca and Taber out for a photo shoot. They took lots of pictures, but I just uploaded a few. They probably want to pick out their own, but I couldn't resist sharing some of these.

Somewhere in the park.

This one is at our courthouse in Beauregard Parish.

The building in the background is known as "The Hanging Jail" and is an historical landmark next to the courthouse.

This is an old peeling building. Artistically, I liked the irregular rhythm of the peeling red paint.

Sunny days and Goodbyes

After almost a week of rain, rain, and more rain, we finally had some sunny days. Bridger and McKay are getting ready to go watch soccer.

Bridger caught a skink. He must love critters!

Bethany and Rich get ready to head out to Houston and home.

Saying good-bye to the Haddock family. Halli and Maddi with Rosalia and Grandma in the background.

The Simple Life at the Badger's

Beds made up on couches with Paige and Bridger.

Cooper relaxing with his mom.

Eric sweeping the floor. He took over after Skyler left. We didn't realize how much sweeping you did until you were gone, Skyler!

Lots of dishes to do by everyone! Thanks to all those who worked so hard in the kitchen to keep it functioning. We certainly had some great meals!

Everyone did loads of laundry. I think that our machines did a whole year's worth in two weeks. It took me 24 hours just to process bedding after everyone left!

'Twas The Night Before Christmas

I was amazed at the organizational skills of my children and spouses who managed to arrange places for 45 people in our family room!

Here is a view of presents from the entrance hallway. The Fowler family presents, then Stephen's family, T.J.'s and my brother David's to the far left.

Chairs had presents with the names of the occupant and there were even trash bags under some chairs to control wrapping paper clutter. This side was for Rosalia, Jessica and Skyler, Mark and Tracy, and further on down David and Jana and their families.

Here is the view from the kitchen. The largest families were opposite each other in the room with singles or couples inbetween. All the grandparents sat on a sofa and the children were on the rug by their parents' chairs. This view shows where the Haddock family will sit on the left and Grandad on the right.

Christmas Day

The excited chaos of Christmas morning.

Breyton goes through his presents.

Drew unwraps a gift.

Jessica and Skyler look tired, but happy.

Three of our college kids unwrap presents in their corner.

Christmas in Louisiana

Here is Ted getting ready to cook on Christmas day. Since I lost my camera for most of this Badger adventure you'll have to see other blogs for other activities.

I see that I have loaded these pictures backwards, but this one was taken when we went out to lunch after our picture taking session.

Here are all the girls at the studio.

And the boys, minus their beards. Like Olive Oyl, I like a clean shaven man.

Here's the beard picture I took. I personally felt that T.J. had the Most Creative, David: The Most Theatrical (Shakespearean), Stephen: The Most Historical (the day before he looked the most like Abe Lincoln), Eric: The Most Melo-dramatic (great villain), Skyler: The Best Ninja, and Mark: The Sportiest.