The Strong Family

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Happy 4th Birthday Megan Jo!!

Happy Birthday Megan Jo!

My little baby turned 4 years old today. We had a party at our house today and had all of our friends and family over to celebrate. Below are some pictures of the festivities.

My newphew AJ

Daddy and the birthday girl

Dad of the year

Uncles Andrew and Jeff and Grandma

Grandpa, Aunt Kathy and Whitney

Aunt Jennifer, Unlces Jason and JD & Noah

Merrick and Uncle Andrew

Megan opening gifts

Thanks to everyone for coming and making today a success!!

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!!

~Happy Thanksgiving Be Thankful~

Twas the Nite before Thanksgiving

Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the kitchen;
I was cooking and baking and moaning' and bitchin'.
I've been here for hours, I can't stop to rest,
This place is a disaster, just look at this mess!

Tomorrow I've got thirty people to feed,
They expect all the trimmings - who cares what I need!
My feet are both blistered, I've got cramps in my legs,
The dog just knocked over a bowl full of eggs.

There's a knock at the door and the telephone's ringing;
Frosting drips on the counter as the microwave's dinging.
Two pies in the oven, dessert's almost done;
My cookbook is soiled with butter and crumbs.

I've had all I can stand, I can't take anymore;
Then walks in my husband, spilling rum on the floor.
He heaves and he wobbles, his balance unsteady;
Then grins as he chuckles "The eggnog is ready!"

He looks all around and with total regret,
Says "What's takin' so long? Aren't you through in here yet??"
As quick as a flash I reach for a knife;
He loses an earlobe; I wanted his life!

He flees from the room in terror and pain,
And screams "MY GOD WOMAN, YOU'RE GOING INSANE!!"
Now what was I doing, and what is that smell?
Oh, shit, it's the pies!! They're burned all to hell!!

I hate to admit when I make a mistake,
But I put them on BROIL instead of on BAKE.
What else can go wrong?? Is there still more ahead??
If this is good living, I'd rather be dead.

Lord, don't get me wrong, I love holidays;
They just leave me exhausted, all shaky and dazed.
But I promise you one thing, If I live 'til next year,
You won't find me pulling my hair out in here.

I'll hire a maid, a cook, and a waiter;
And if that doesn't work,
I'LL HAVE IT ALL CATERED!
HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

My cousin sent me this and it made me laugh. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Noah Giggling on You Tube

Check out this link. Too cute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf4UbFJq-88

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Congratulations Jason & Koryn!!

Jason & Koryn welcomed their newest addition Jason Horrace Rencher on Friday, November 14th. He weighted in at 7 lbs. and 8 oz. and is 19 3/4 inches long. Mother and baby are both doing fine and are now at home. Congratulations Mom & Dad!!

Here are some pictures of the baby~

I'm back... Halloween Photos

So, after weeks of my computer being down (yes, again)... I'm back. I am behind, so bear with me. Here are some pictures of the girls Halloween costumes. Ashley was Gabriella from High School Musical and Megan Jo was Cinderella.

I took them Trick or Treating to my work first, then we did one of those Trunk or Treats at the church up the street from our house. We then went to Grandma and Grandpa's house to visit. We were done with the Trick or Treating by around 7:30 and they both made out with more candy than I thought they needed, but, it was Halloween...

Grandma reading to her granddaughters

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Pumpkins 2008

One of our yearly traditions in our circle of friends is to get together and carve pumpkins with the kids... It is always fun and very eventful. This year it was just the Rencher family and our family. With 8 or so kids and 4 adults, it was kind of chaotic, but really fun. Here are some of the pictures and the final outcome of the hard work. :)