Thursday, January 1, 2015



 What a perfect group to have over on New Years eve.




 To kill time for the kids we had them pop a balloon every so often.  This one was to have coloring contest.  Ribbons were given out for fastest one, most pink, most original, just things like that.  This is the awards or handing our of the ribbons. 
 Miles was so happy to get a rice crispies chocolate treat.
Let the balloons fall.  We celebrated New Years on New York time.  I don't know if that is easier on kids or adults.
It's been almost a year since my last post, so sorry I don't know what happened to me, just seemed out of it or lack of interest.  I'm back and ready to share my year in pictures and a few words with you. 

Since my last post I have had another back surgery on May 8 2014.  They replaced two disc in my back with artificial disc.  It was done at Texas back Institute in Plano Tx.  I just love my doctor,  Dr. Ziglar and his whole staff.  Very caring and interested.  It was so awesome to get to the airport that morning to leave to go there and both the girls showed up packed and ready to go with us.  That was amazing.  I was a nervous wreck by the night before but a nice prayer time with them and Bruce eased all fears and worries.  My back is doing so much better pain at times, but nothing like it was.  Big thanks to the doc and his staff and bigger thanks to my Lord for watching out for me. 

We had had birthdays first day of school and a great summer.  We took the whole family on a Disney Alaskan cruise for vacation.  Oh man what can I say, it was beautiful and the kids loved every minute of it.  Most of all Amaya and Tatum and the all the princesses. 

The Lord blessed us with a new pastor and wife in May I think it was.  The Lachers are wonderful people.  They love and it's easy to love them back. 

Thanksgiving and Christmas were great times here at our home.  Everyone was here and it was just a blast.  I can't tell you enough how much God has blessed Bruce and I with family and friends.  I can't thank Him enough. 

Now as I start 2015 I bring to you the things that matter most in my life.  The precious gifts God has blessed me with and the experiences he has taken me through.  It's gonna be a wonderful year, and I pray it will with you also. 

Tuesday, February 18, 2014







It's Tuesday with the Miah's (Amaya & Jeremiah, so much easier than always writing or saying their names)
First the park, then just being farm kids.  


Sybil and Ramsey had a gender revealing party to find out what the baby will be.
As you can see ITS A BOY!!!!
Sybil was really caught off guard, she thought for sure it was a girl.  Ramsey was THRILLED to say the least. 
(sorry the picture was blurry)
I hear the name is Daniel John. 
Congrats Rottman's!!!

Saturday, February 8, 2014

 Jonas 5th place
 Maddox 2nd place
 Jake 5th place
All three boys are in Bible quizzing at church, now study the book of Genesis. Great way to learn the bible.  Today they had a quiz meet with other kids from around the state.  Jonas and Maddox are in one level and Jake in another. 
Great job my boys, so proud of you!!!!

Friday, February 7, 2014


 Tamara & Tatum
 Jana and her red watch
 Jessie on the way to take care of the children at the hospital.
 Jessa & Miles
Tracy at work.

The month of February is women's heart health month.  Today Feb 7 was wear red day to support women's heart health. Did you realize that heart disease is the number one killer of women today.  It kills more than all cancers.  1 out of 3 women will die from heart disease.  There is no need for this tragedy.  My mom died over 3 years ago and my mother in law over 9 years ago, both of heart disease.  Here are some of my favorite ladies (and Miles) wearing red today.  Don't let this happen to the ladies you love.  Stay informed. 

Monday, January 27, 2014

 Look at our big boy sitting in a high chair. 
9 months and weighs 15lbs 11oz
 Grandad taught each of the big boys how to play chess.  What a great bonding time and they love playing.


 Learning how to make pot holders.  I remember having this very same kit. 

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

 Future farmer
 Jonas and Maddox playing basketball
 Need I say anything, just cuties
 We just told the kids we are going on a Disney cruise to Alaska in June.
 Miles is rolling over now. 
 Jared and Jason just got back from an Elk hunt, (Rick was their guide).
This was Jared's souvenir.

Now this is a lot of stockings!

Friday, November 15, 2013

Jake wrote this poem at school for Veterans day.
This is awesome Jake, we are so proud of you.

Monday, October 7, 2013

 Soccer game relief.
 2 soccer games down and one more to go. Chairs, blankets, jackets and Tatum
 Amaya, Great Grandpa and Jeremiah

Friday, October 4, 2013

 Gotta love a smores pizza
 dvd surfing
 soccer time

 look at that concentration on trying to take the bark off the tree.
 the whole group at the parade
 now this is a dust bunny
 Fair Time




 always gotta get a picture of Miles in there.