November 2008

In November we went to Yakima for a celebration of life for my dear Aunt Edna. She was Mom's youngest sister. She had five children Mahlon, Bobby, Mary Ann, Becky and Thad. They were all there so I was able to get a picture of them.

The other picture is of Bob and Whitnee.

Kaden turned two on Thanksgiving day. He will be getting a new little brother in May. They are very excited. Also some exciting news is that Chad and Shannon will be having a baby in July. This is Chad's first child and Shannon's second child...Chad will be 34 in January so he is very excited for this little one to come.

Trip to California

We had so much fun going to Alameda and seeing Joanna, Barry, Alex, Cecilia and Dominique.

We got in Thurs. Evening. On Friday we got to go see Dominique swim with her class and saw her teacher and school. Then Jo, Dad and I went to lunch at a Thai restaurant and did some shopping while the girls were in school. On Friday we went to Lodi to a soccer tournament for the twins. WE were up bright and early 4:30 a.m. to drive for 1 and a half hours. WE watched two games. Which the Northern Stars won both games. We repeated it again on Sunday and they repeated the two wins. They played awesome. We loved the whole trip and being with our family......so much fun!!!

October 2008

Well today Bob and I went to church and then we went to Isaac and Ryanne's to take pictures of their family for Christmas cards. They turned out really cute. Kaden is such a ham. Sooooo
Very cute.
This week we are headed down to California to see Joanna, Barry, Alex, Cecilia and Dominique. The twins have a soccer tournament and it will be so much fun. I just wish we had a longer visit with them.
The weather was so gorgeous today. Bob and I took Sadie for a walk.
Everyone have a safe, fun Halloween......................................

Blackfoot, Idaho on Labor Day Weekend

Bob, Grandma and I traveled to see some of the kids. WE stayed in Burley with The Hills on Friday nite. Then went up to Blackfoot to see Kyle and Tammi and kids. They were having the Eastern Idaho Fair and parade when we got there on Sat. The road was blocked to get to their house. ha ha. We went back to Pocatello and all went swimming. It was fun. We celebrated Whitnee May's 6th birthday. She is such a cutie. Lacy drove up from Utah and we all went to church with KYle and Tam. It was a wonderful time. It is so good to see everyone and see how well they are doing with their new jobs and new homes. Kyle is teaching Art at the Middle school. Michael is teaching P.E. at the High School.

Here is a family pic of Kyle, Tammi, Skyler and Destiny Rose

Moving the Hills to Burley, Idaho

We went down for the weekend to help Michael and Emily move to their new home in Burley. We loved their new home and High School that Michael will be teaching P.E. and Health at.

Lacy drove up from Utah and helped clean the kitchen and play with the kids (What a great Aunt)..The kids fight over who is going to sit by her. WE took the kids for a walk to the Storybook Park. We toured the Twin Falls temple. We went to church with them. We are sad to see them move but realize it is only a 2 hours and 40 minutes away from us. Not too bad. We are so happy for them and their new adventure in life.!!!

The Walk

Girls New hair-dos

Alex. Cecilia and Alexa all had Aunt Lacy color their hair. She also did Joanna and Mom's hair.

She is our beautician when we all get together. Here are the girls end results. Aren't they cute?

For Sure!

Family Vacation to Wallowa, Oregon

This is our 2nd annual trip to Wallowa with family. Joanna and Barry drove all the way from California to be with everyone. We so enjoyed the trip to Wallowa because there is so much to do there and it keeps all the family happy. We took 21 of us there this year. We enjoyed swimming, paddle boating, go cart riding, hiking, feeding the fish, feeding the deer, eating, roasting marshmallows to make smores, and much much more.

I loved this picture of us going on a walk.

Makaylee and Whitnee were helping Kaden

keep up with everyone.

Happy 37th Anniversary Bob and Rose

June 2 we celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary. We went up to Astoria and met our friends Lori and Mike Emery. We stayed there a few days and then traveled up to Washington.

We had a wonderful time as you can see in this picture.

Happy Birthday Granny

Granny would of been 99 years old May 23rd. Mom, Bob and I went out to celebrate her on Friday. She lives on and her memories will always be with us.
My last day of work was May 23 and I have been working on planning my summer. Our first trip will be on our anniversary June 2 to Astoria and then up the coast to Hoquiam again. We love the coast. It brings many happy fun memories of times gone by. Then the end of June , all the family are gettting together again and making a trip to Wallowa, Oregon. It has been fun in the past to go and rent a cabin there. Last year we had 17 go this year it will be closer to 20.
I am looking forward to a lot of fun with family and friends.

Enjoying the Weather

We were outside enjoying the sunshine. It is so nice out on the deck. Wanted to let you all know of the news of the family. Michael landed a teaching position at Snake River, Idaho in the fall. Kyle also landed a job close to them at Blackfoot, Idaho in the fall. They will be moving probably in August. We will soooooooooooo miss them but we know it will be good for them both.

Also Bob just got called as a High Councilor in the Stake. He will be gone alot on Sunday. He is excited because he will be over Missionary work and Music. The blessing that the Stake President gave him was awesome. President Barlow is amazing man. So full of the spirit.

Then we just heard today that Lacy has a new calling in her ward in Utah. She just got called as the counselor over Enrichment in the Relief Society. Congratulations...She loves serving the Lord and keeping busy..

Girl's Nite Out

On March 26th we flew Joanna up from California and Lacy drove up from Utah to be with the "SISTAS". We had so much fun. We spent two nights at the Holiday Inn in Boise. WE shopped until we literally dropped and went to the chick flick "27 Dresses".

We laughed til we cried and ate til we died......Cheese cake factory has the most awesome cheesecake...Wow.

Jami, Lacy, Joanna, Emily and Momma.

We are Family

Bob still plays the cello. We talked him into playing it at Christmas last year. He has a love of music, family and the scriptures.

Keevan is 16 and will be a senior next year. He loves wrestling and weight lifting. He is working at DJ's restaurant and saving to go to college. What an amazing young man!!!

What's in a Family Name?

Kyle, Tammi, Skyler and Destiny Rose.

Did I ever tell you how many Rose's we have in our family?

Well, let me tell you .....Me Rose was named after my Grandma Rose from my Dad's side. Then we named our 5th Child Emily Rose. Next came Alexandra Rose from Joanna. Then came Makaylee Rose from Emily Rose and last came Destiny Rose from Kyle and Tammi.

I better mention that Kyle was named Kyle Robert for his Dad and Skyler was named Skyler Robert.....

We are the MacKenzie's and No one can be Prouder

We use to chant that theme when the kids were young...


WE are the MacKenzie's and no one could be Prouder


And if you don't believe us we'll yell a little louder.


(Don't encourage us to yell louder, we are already Loud)

Here is a picture of Chad and his girlfriend Shannon. She is a sweetie.

Children Grow up So Fast

Makaylee and Whitnee are Emily's girls and Zavie' is Jami's little guy.

They are so much fun. They love coming over to Grandma Rose's and Papa Bob's house to run and play.

Spring Time in March

Here is a picture of Bob and I with our princess "baby". She will always be our baby, especially since we willnot be having any more children unless we adopt..lol...

Grandma Betty , alias G.B. moved to Idaho a year and a half ago. She was living in Washington for oh so many years but choose to come and be closer to family. WE love having her here.

I love Family

I am learning to put some pictures on here. It has been a slow process for me but I am learning. As you can

see, I don't know how to turn Kaden around.

Here are some more pictures. One of Isaac and Ryanne. Isaac is a teacher at the High School in Fruitland. He teaches math and coaches wrestling. Ryanne works at a bank and their little boy is Kaden. Kaden is 1 1/2 years old. What a doll.

Oldest and Youngest

This is our oldest daughter, Jami and our youngest daughter, Lacy.

Jami is working as a restaurant manager, she has two boys, Keevan 16 and Zavie 3.

She is such a loving and caring girl that has a kind and giving heart.

MacKenzie News for March

Scott,Michaela, Mariaha,Debbie, Jeron

OKelberry

Here is a picture of Lacy and Elise (her best friend since 1st grade)

I am so excited for Spring to be here. It is my ultimate favorite season. I am headed to buy some flowers to put out right now today..Love it.

Lacy is heading to Utah tomorrow. She is ready to move on with her life. I am so grateful she is confident to move forward. She is an awesome young woman.

She will be staying in Utah with our good friend Debbie Okelberry. She and all of her four children came for Lacy's homecoming. It was so wonderful for the support they give us.

The group at the airport

Welcome back Lacy. We are so proud of you and all the

wonderful people you converted in Indiana......

Lacy's Homecoming

Keevan, Lacy, Emily and Kyle at the airport. Happy to see

each other after a year and a half.

Pictures

I am hoping to find out how to put more pictures on this blog. I am working on it.
I have so many I would like to put on...Keevan help!!!!!!

Lacy's Homecoming

Wow What an amazing homecoming. Lacy did a great job on her reporting and her talk in Sacrament. She had an amazing mission and her testimony has grown so much. WE all want to thank all the friends and family that came on the weekend to support her and the family. We love you all so much for the sacrifice it took to travel and endure our " Loud" but fun family...he he Just want everyone to know we love you and appreciate your friendship and love.

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Payette River Rafting Trip

This is when Bob and I went with the Young Men and Women up the Payette River rafting. In our raft is President Barlow in the back, Kris Shupe on the right, Bob and I and also you can't see is Lydsey Jones. I was scared to death but I made it all the way down. Here you see everyone else rowing like crazy down the rapids and you see me hanging on for dear life. EeeeeeeeeeK!!

Happy Valentine's Day 2008

These are Joanna's wonderful girls a few years back.

Alex and Cecilia are both 12 years old now and Dominique is five.

They are growing up fast. The twins are both in soccer and do really well with it.

We wish they lived closer so we could hug and kiss them more!!!

Good times

MacKenzie News For February

Hey everyone,,,
Guess who is coming home from her mission? That's right Lacy!!
She will be flying into Boise on Feb. 28th. She has had a wonderful time
out there in Indiana. She has loved the people and enjoyed all the great
experiences.
Her homecoming talk in Sacrament meeting will be March 9th at 1:00p.m.