Happy Anniversary Babe, 6yrs and going strong!!!

I copied our accomplishments from our 5 yr.. anniversary.. so I wanted to add to what our lives have added in one year.

We looked back at all the adventures that we had and we have been real busy.

1. Steve ventured in selling insurance, Alicia worked at an engineering firm.

2. We got pregnant, and had our precious daughter Haley, then the lord called her home - now she is in heaven watching over us. ( THIS WAS OUR GREATEST TRIAL EVER)

3. Steve changed job careers... started selling cars.

4. We tear down our Mobile Home and live in 5th wheel... (oh yeah that was the highlight of the 5 years... NOT!!!!) LOL LOL LOL

5. Get pregant again.. had our adorable son Hunter.

6. Built a house moved IN!!OUR FIRST HOME THAT DOESN'T HAVE WHEELS SO NO ONE CAN DRIVE IT AWAY WITH US IN IT. :)LOL

7. Steve and his brother survive a crazy truck accident.

8. Alicia gets cancer... not so fun.. radiation 2 times....

9. Steve working on opening a car lot

10.We got to travel to some fun places with family and friends. BEST OF ALL WE LOVE EACH OTHER. WE ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE OUR SON AND AN ETERNAL FAMILY. We know and feel that the lord has had his hand in ALL that we have done over the 5 years and consider our family loved, blessed and watched over.

6 yrs... events...

11. Found out that the cancer had shrunk so they gave us the o.k. to have a baby... Yippiee....We are pregnant.. and expecting a baby due May... (guess it wasn't suppose to happen in yr 5). WHAT A HUGE MIRCLE AND BLESSING.

12. Steve is going to down size the car lot... economy just not great.. still selling cars thou!!

13. Hunter loving school and mommy enjoying her time off.

14. Steve gets a kidney stone.... yeah... that was bad.

15. Counting our blessings that we have such and amazing family and friend support group.

A fun girls weekend away!! Pensacola here we come!!

We (Lauren, Lacy and Alicia) headed out Friday morning for a 5 hour roadtrip to Pensacola! Snacks in the car, and plenty of good conversation we were excited to have a girls (mommy) time away. Our hotel was great, right on the beach and the beach was sooo beautiful! Of course the temperature was COLD COLD COLD.. I think the high was only in the 30's (22deg the morning they ran the race) We had a fun time being silly and taking sunset pics... then it was off to Olive Garden to carb up for the "runners". It was so much fun seeing the excitement in Lauren and Lacy's face when they talked about it. We noticed in the restaurants that we went to that the people were SOOO nice... I mean everyone was nice. I myself just have to say that it was a fun 2 days spent with my favorite girls!!! Lauren and Lacy are amazing woman with so much spunk. They are awesome mothers and great friends. It was a fun filled and relaxing time. Thanks ladies, lets sneak away again soon!

A big Finish!! Congrats on a Half Marathon Lacy, Lauren, Jessica and Darrell!!

It was so neat to be part of the big race, and see the accomplishments:). Lauren ran a half marathon for the first time... what an amazing goal to acheive, Lacy beat her time by 20 mins from her last race and Darell and Jessica well they are just fast and furious. Congrats to them all. It was freezing outside, but so beautiful, they ran a great race, awesome job!

Now this is some good ol father son fun!

Hunter got a new 4-wheeler for christmas and Steve was teaching him how to ride it. I'm not sure who was having more fun Steve or Hunter. Hunter kept telling Steve that "he could do it".... Good ol country boys!!

Home Made Pizza

Watch out pizza hut i'm making homemade pizza! Hunter and Alicia hit the kitchen supplies ready (it was all in box kit) we just added some fun items we really liked. It was pretty easy and fun. Steve thought it was good so I was happy.... Dinner is served.

Alicia's New Calling....

Sometimes I think the lord has such a great sense of humor when it comes to me. Sunday I was called to be the SUNBEAM teacher... yup Hunter's new teacher. Now... that sounds pretty dang cool huh... and then they told me there were 8 sunbeams count them 8 little 3 yr olds. Can you imagine!?!? I taught for the first time on Sunday and the kids and I did great(Steve came in and helped out) They are going to get me an assistant so we can tag team. It is amazing how smart and intune with the spirit they are. They are so eager to learn and hear stories and the coloring is a hit also. I wanted to be able to find ways to teach Hunter better when it came to church things and now this gives me the opportunity. I'm pretty excited about the calling and i'm greatful the lord has blessed me and trust me with these precious little children. The bonus for the calling is working with all the amazing woman! What great examples they are to me and seeing there dedication to the lord and the children gives me an added lift at the end of church. The lord does know what is best for me in my life and time line.

Hunter's graduation from nursery - he's a big Sunbeam now!!!

Our Little Sunbeam

We can't belive our once "baby" is such a "big boy" and is going to be a Sunbeam in church on Sunday. He loved his nursery friends and teachers and we are excited for him to start primary as a Sunbeam! Our ward has amazing leaders in Primary what a great program.
















Jesus wants me for a sunbeam,
To shine for Him each day;
In every way try to please Him,
At home, at school, at play.

A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam;
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
I'll be a sunbeam for Him.


Jesus wants me to be loving,
And kind to all I see;
Showing how pleasant and happy
His little one can be.

I will ask Jesus to help me,
To keep my heart from sin;
Ever reflecting His goodness,
And always shine for Him.

I'll be a sunbeam for Jesus;
I can if I but try;
Serving Him moment by moment,
Then live with Him on high.

A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam;
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
I'll be a sunbeam for Him.

Steve and Alicia are expecting a ............

Well friends and family we wish we could tell you what we were expecting but our little baby wouldn't uncross it's legs. SOOOOOOO it is still a mystery! The doctor did say that the baby is very ACTIVE and we will have our hands full with this one, she said she was just chasing the baby with the wond trying to get the details. The baby was laying across my belly, just hangin out. We did see the babies face profile and it had the same heart shape as Hunter that was pretty cool to see. We will keep you posted!! Hopefully they will be able to find out at my next appt. :) Our tentive scheduled c-section is May 12.... oh my goodness it will be here before we know it.

Christmas 2008

Christmas 2008 has come and gone... what fun special times we had. Alicia's sisters Bethany and Emily came into town with there families for christmas. We took fun family pictures, sang christmas songs, rode 4-wheelers, ate lots of yummy food and shared a special christmas together. It was fun to see the cousins play, make cookies for santa and even put out food for santa's reindeer. Christmas morning was crazy with toys and smiles, lots of excitement! Hunter hit the jackpot with a new 4-wheeler from "Santa". Every time he asks to ride it he reminds us that santa brought it to him.. so we just leave it at that. The cousins got fun little kittens, moving dogs, and jocelyn loved her camera and doll stroller. It was really a dream land for kids. We had a blessed christmas and are greatful that our family could spend it with the Nunez and Blackwelder family.

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Hunter's Christmas Program At School

Hunter's class at Joy School did a play for some patients at a alzhimers home. They acted out the nativity story and sang them songs. Afterwards the kids handed out homemade cards. It was sweet to see the kids singing and how the peoples faces lite up as they sang. We also had a class party at Mrs. Angela's home and the kids acted out the play and songs again. Hunter is the little boy in blue (wise man). Steve and I were so proud to hear Hunter sing so loud and see his smiles. Thanks Mrs. Angela and Mrs. Lisa it was a great program and perfect for the holidays... Hunter just loves going to joy school.

Are you getting fat or pregnant... did they really ask me that?!?!

So I was in church today and someone came up to me and said they saw me from a distance and asked me if I was getting fat or was I pregnant..... hummm alittle of BOTH. She was kidding, I hope, I told her I just needed to work on my abs... and YES I was pregnant.

I can't believe I will be 5 months prego at christmas... it is crazy to think this baby will be here before we know it. It has been a roller coaster of emotions, working thru daily sickness, exhaustion and crying at the drop of a hat... yup i'm for sure pregnant. LOL

It has been neat thou feeling the baby move I have really started feeling it alot more... I tell you this baby isn't that big but it sure doesn't like me to bend over and squish it. We will find out the babies sex on December 28th. We are so excited to know that we will have a new addition to our family. Hunter is going to be a great big brother. The other day Hunter saw a baby on t.v. and he told Steve that his mommy was having a baby to.
What a blessing it is to be able to carry a child, feel it move, and have this special time with it. I'm greatful the lord trust me to bring this child into the world. May 19th just can't come fast enough. We can't wait to meet this little baby.

Our Church Christmas Party... way fun!

Betcha can't guess what Hunter wanted for Christmas.... you got it....... MONSTER TRUCK, 4-WHEELER, and MOTORCYCLE.... Who would have guessed.... :) What a sweet little boy!!







Hunter giving high fives to mrs. clause. He knows how to do... get in good with the ladies and he is guarenteed to get what he wants for christmas.














Hunter has eaten on this candy cane for 3 days now.... it was huge!



















Hunter and Ashlyn had fun playing at the party and chowing down on some good donuts, not to mention the fun laughs.
















Our family christmas photo 2008



















Alicia and Lauren hanging out and enjoying the fun christmas party. This is my girl, lauren is awesome... Merry christmas Lauren the party was a hit... all your hard work and planning paid off. The decorations were beautiful, food was yummy.... our pie won (even if it was from PUBLIX), and the game was fun to watch. It was special to watch and hear the kids sing carols and to top it off SANTA!!! What a fun night for our family.

Any one need a handyman?!? Careful he works in his underwear!!!

Hunter loves to fix things and of course he does everything in his UNDERWARE! My son just doesn't like clothes.... off he goes with his hat, work belt and tools. We laughed so hard at where he put his drill....

A Great Thanksgiving... we are so blessed!

All Smiles for the kids













Gavin having fun on the trampoline... this kid is so dang adorable!!















Run Hunter.........playing football with the Uncles




















Bonfire time.....
















Uncle Mike time... Grace and Hunter loved when he drove them around the yard on the 4-wheeler




















Steve and Alicia feel so blessed to be surrounded by so many amazing loved ones. Hunter has the best aunts and uncles a mother and father could ask for. What a fun time we had, laughing, eating, giving thanks, bonfires, football and riding the 4-wheeler, not to mention the kids had a blast. AND THE GATORS BEAT FSU>>>>> What a perfect ending to Thanksgiving.

NICE BOOTS STEVE!!!


It just wasn't the same thou without Iris. We missed you alot and the grandkids talked about you going on a mission. We love you and hope you had a great thanksgiving in Cali. Big Hugs from the Florida Family!
Matt, Mike, Steve and Randy... we missed ya Ryan. Steve's Brothers!!














Alicia, Alisha (Matt's girlfriend) and Ashlea (we missed you Laura!!)

All the food was great... thanks ladies for helping in the kitchen!!












Awesome turkey Steve!!! You are the man!!

Fun Filled Holidays Ahead - Making Special Family Memories

I'm just so excited to know that we will be having Thanksgiving with Steve's family this year. Steve's brothers - Randy, Mike (hopefully), and Matt are coming and of course they are bringing there special families. We are bummed thou not to have Ryan and Laura with the kids.. it just won't be the same without them and Iris. I'm excited to be cooking with the girls (o.k. so maybe not all the slaving in the kitchen) but really just sitting around chatting and laughing is the best time. I'm going to try a new stuffing receipe by "Sandra Lee- simply homemade" and you just have to love all the turkey, pumpkin pies, mashed potatoes and gravy... HUMMM GOOD! Steve will be incharge of the turkey and the girls will do the rest.. man i'm counting down the days to see our loved ones. Get the cousins together and just have fun. We have LOTS to be thankful for.



We wish you a merry christmas, we wish you a merry christmas........that is what I heard this morning on the radio... is it really that time already? Well i'm glad it is coming cause I have some fun christmas plans ahead. Both my sister's Bethany and Emily are coming for christmas. Cousins playing, girls chatting, guys watching football. Bethany is going to read the nativity story of Jesus and we are going to go looking at christmas lights, decorate cookies and just have some fun. I just love seeing christmas lights and decorating my house. LOVE IT!!! There is so much excitement for the kids christmas morning, opening presents, remembering baby Jesus and having christmas dinner together. I can't wait till then. So much fun times to be thankful for and excited about. YIPEE!

Food during pregnancy

O.k. so the new food for me while pregnant is "stouffer's turkey tetrazzini" Oh yeah that seems to be the food that fits the taste buds.

I use to love frozen burritoes from publix and california roll. I know I know what a mix! My friend Lauren thought I was crazy for sure.... Can't forget the pumpernickle and peanut butter bread. Lauren did get me hooked on cookies and cream icecream with a big scoop of mint and chip icecream... I LOVE IT!

Steve's famous over easy eggs use to hit the spot every morning, and night that was until Monday when they ALL came up.. not fun! No more eggs for me.

Lauren and I had spuds from mcallisters oh those were awesome and a big gulp rootbeer. I swear I was going to eat much healthy than this.. it just seems to be all about survival right now.. whatever settles the tummy.

We hit our 3 month mark... YEAH! I'm at 14 weeks this week and just trucking along. We should find out the babies sex in about a month... whatcha think it is???

Happy Birthday Sweet Haley

Steve and I can't believe it has been 5 yrs since we brought our baby girl into this world only to realize that instead of us watching over her she would be watching over us from Heaven. As I sit and think about how this week I should be planning a big birthday bash for my daughter's 5th birthday, yet instead I sit and wonder what kind of little girl would she be, what would she look like, to hear her laugh, would she want a princess party or a 4-wheeling party (you never know Steve is her dad, he would have her hunting and fishing):). What would be her favorite shows,songs, toys, and clothes. Would she love to dance, play dressup or just get rough and tough in the front yard? I see friends who have had little kids the same age as her and I just wonder and can't help but think who would our little girl be today. A little sassy attitude i'm sure(maybe she got that attitude from her mom :) and of course a hug for daddy! What would it be like just having her in our lives, raising her and having her tease her little brother. Words cannot express how much we miss & love our little girl... Happy Birthday little Haley Faith, we know you are in good hands with Papa Robert and your Heavenly Father. Our family will always have an angel watching over and amoung us.

- ANGELS AMOUNG US -
I was walking home from school on a cold winter's day
Took a shortcut through the woods and I lost my way
It was getting late and I was scared and alone
Then a kind old man took my hand and led me home
Mama couldn't see him, but he was standing there
But I knew in my heart, he was the answer to my prayers

Oh I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live
To teach us how to give
To guide us with a light of love

When life dealt troubled times and had me down on my knees
There's always been someone there to come along and comfort me
A kind word from a stranger to lend a helping hand
A phone call from a friend just to say I understand
Ain't it kind of funny at the dark end of the road
Someone lights the way with just a single ray of hope

They wear so many faces
Show up in the strangest places
Grace us with their mercy
In our time of need

Beach Bash In NOVEMBER- gotta love living in Florida!

So my friend Lauren and I were chatting it up on the phone one afternoon and we decided we wanted a change of scenery... with the help of Ashlea and Chris my sister in laws dad they totally hooked us up with a condo on the beach for 3 days. It was awesome... the kids had a blast and we enjoyed the fresh air smell of the beach, the sunny skies and the hot tub. Hunter had the best time playing with all the towers kids. He loved waking up and knowing they where there to play. I loved the girl chats with Lauren we had on the beach and when the kids went to bed. It was a fun time for everyone. I just think it is so neat for these kids to grow up together and have lasting relationship. Way cool! We love ya Towers Family! P.S. YES THE WATER WAS FREEZING - THAT SURE DIDN'T STOP THEM.