Mower Family pics 9/11/10

My cousin's husband did us the honor of taking my extended family pictures. We met him at The Granite Quarry at the base of the canyon, and it was absolutely beautiful, even though we were just in a dry river bed. We are so glad to have new pics with everyone it them. Thanks, Tyler!

My whole family!!! Top L-R: mom, dad, sister-in-law, brother, me, husband
Middle L-R: youngest daughter, daughter-in-law, oldest son, son-in-law
Bottom L-R: sister, youngest son, niece, granddaughter, nephew, niece, granddaughter, oldest daughter

This picture captures their personalities perfectly! Oldest one (1 yr) outgoing, smiling all the time. The youngest one (9 mos) very serious, and watching things very carefully.

My mom and dad..... they are the best! This was a hard place for them to go for pictures but they were troopers. They are both struggling with health issues, but work their butts off at their jobs as well as at home. They have taught me so much in my life and I am so lucky to have them as my parents!

My little brother's family. Yes, I'm the oldest, but only by 15 mos. He got the brains, and I got the hair! His wife is the sweetest person who would do anything for anybody - that is if her mom hasn't done it first! I am lucky to have a sister-in-law that I love as much as a sister! And their kids.... well, let's just say it's kinda creepy but their children are our children

re-incarnated! Their birth order all the way down to their personalities. I guess that's why I love them so much - they're just like my kids!

This is my beautiful, little sister! She got brains AND hair. She's the reason we all know sign language; she was born deaf. We aren't as proficient at it as we should be, but she's patient with us! She's the hardest working person I know.

ALL the grand and great-grand kids; Top Row L-R: youngest daughter, daughter-in-law, nephew, oldest son, son-in-law

Bottom Row: youngest son, niece holding younger granddaughter, niece holding older granddaughter, oldest daughter

And then there's my immediate family - daughter-in-law, son, and granddaughter...

...son-in-law holding granddaughter, and daughter...

...you'll notice my youngest daughter is missing her individual picture. That's because she's hoping to get some nice pictures taken of her and her boyfriend soon, so she didn't want to take any with just her. (Awwww. Young love!)

...then there's the baby of the family, the infamous Alex. Cute pic, huh!

This man is the light of my life. He makes me happy beyond comprehension. He takes such good care of me and our whole family and loves me no matter what. I trust him, I love him, I like him, I admire him, and I'm so glad he's my husband!!

Awww! Old love!