Dowd's of Providence

2010-09-19T12:34:00.000-07:00

The newest member of the Family

2010-09-19T12:29:00.000-07:00

We got a new puppy las week. We named him Rusty. JT is in heaven. JT's attitude has improved GREATLY. I guess sometimes a boy just needs a dog. Rusty is a lot more timid than Buster, but he also takes a lot more mauling. Once we get the potty training thing under control I think he'll be a really good dog

Hailey's 1st Day of Dance Class

2010-09-19T12:26:00.000-07:00

Hailey is taking a jazz/tap/ ballet class and also a cheer/tumbling class. She likes both classes but the dance class is her favorite.

Family Reunion

2010-09-19T12:22:00.000-07:00

We had another fun family reunion this year. We went to Devil's Canyon down by Blanding. The riding down there was awesome! It's tough to get eveyone together but definitely worth it!

Hailey's 1st Day of School

2010-09-19T12:19:00.000-07:00

My little girl has started school. She is very smart and loves school. So far she said she hasn't learning anything new...but she has fun anyways.

Toothie

2010-09-19T12:18:00.001-07:00

Hailey lost her first tooth in August. She named it toothie and was so excited for the tooth fairy to come. She didn't even mind the blood.

Willow Park Zoo

2010-09-19T12:16:00.000-07:00

No Training Wheels!!!

2010-09-19T12:13:00.000-07:00

Hailey rode her bike with no training wheels!!!! She is still trying to get the hang of starting out on her own, but other than that she does awesome.

Swimming Fun

2010-09-19T12:09:00.000-07:00

Needless to say the kids liked going down the water slide with mom much better than dad.

Hyrum Dam Fun 2010

2010-09-19T12:01:00.000-07:00

After taking swim lessons this year the kids loved the lake. Hailey was awesome on the tube. She has no fear. JT just wanted to feed the fishes.

Glamorous

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Hailey got her ears pierced this summer. She did awesome, just one tiny flinch, no crying. I was very impressed!

JT's 1st night in a Big Boy Bed

2010-09-19T11:54:00.000-07:00

Graduation Day

2010-05-22T20:10:00.000-07:00

I can't believe my little girl has graduated preschool. She is so smart. She did an awesome job singing all of the songs. When she grows up she wants to be a gymnastic!

Mother's Day

2010-05-22T20:08:00.000-07:00

I had a relaxing day of pancakes and playing.

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Joe loves snowmobiling. You have to admit you can't beat the view.

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Joe had a wild fun 30th Birthday.

The Best Great Grandparents EVER!

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We went to baby animal days this year. The kids loved it. They got to pet all sorts of animals but holding the baby ducks and chick was the favorite.

Super Bubble Bath

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EASTER

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Easter was fun this year. Joe had a heart attack as usual when the colors got mixed while dying easter eggs, but it didn't stop the kids from having a good time.

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We went sledding with Holly & Will's family. It was a lot of fun. Will and Joe would haul us to the top of the hill on snowmobiles and then we could sled down. Hailey had no fear...we couldn't get her to stop!

If he weren't so cute he'd be dead!

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We buried Joe in the snow and the kids turned the mound into a slide it was pretty funny.

JT's 3rd Birthday

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Hailey had a blast at her very first Birthday Party.

Hailey's 5th Birthday

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JT loved the Candy and everything else about Christmas.

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Hailey's favorite Christmas present was the trampoline. Santa Clause set it up in the garage and they jumped their little hearts out.

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First Snow of the year.

2010-05-22T18:38:00.000-07:00

For Halloween this year Hailey was a bumble bee. JT was supposed to be a lion, but at the last minute he wanted none of it. We hurried and threw together this make-shift cowboy costume and it did the trick.

ZOO

2009-10-23T20:21:00.000-07:00

We went to the Zoo last weekend. It was fun. The baby elephant was really cute, so was the giraffe. I think I had the most fun visiting grandma & grandpa, and hanging with Sarah at lunch. I think Hailey & JT had more fun on the playground than anywhere else. Chasing the peacock was fun too!

Hailey the Turtle

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My cute kids at the Pumpkin Patch.

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JT & Daddy working on the basement.

Hailey's New 4-Wheeler

2009-10-23T20:13:00.000-07:00

Family Tubing at Hyrum Dam

2009-07-25T17:20:00.000-07:00

Dustin has taken us out on his boat at least once a week for the past month. It has been so much fun. Hopefully by the end of summer Hailey and JT will swim in the water and I'll be able to go more than 100' on skiis. Joe & Dustin are show offs with their awesome skills.

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My super sexy husband wake boarding

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I am terrible at anything that attaches to my body, but I got up for the first time ever!

My Wild Children

2009-07-25T16:25:00.000-07:00

The vocal tallents of JT

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Family Reunion

2009-07-25T16:15:00.000-07:00

We had a lot of fun on our Olsen family reunion. We found a waterfall and cave. It was different without mom & dad there but we still had a good time.

Hailey & JT on their first day of preschool

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Hailey was the star of her spring dance recital.

2009-07-25T16:11:00.000-07:00

JT got a new lawn mower and WAY too much candy for Easter.

Hailey Easter Sunday

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Hailey is helping mom & dad work on the basement. She was very focused and did a really good job!

2009-07-25T16:07:00.000-07:00

We went on a sleigh ride at Hardware Ranch. You had to hike to the top of a big hill to buy the tickets. JT made it to the very top and then fell. Good thing he is so tough!

2009-07-25T16:03:00.000-07:00

In February we had a really fun snowmobiling trip with the Dowd's. We would tube down a giant hill and then get a ride to the top on the snowmobiles. I had my first wreck on a snowmobile. I rolled it. Jeff got me upright again.

Buster February 21, 2004 - February 21, 2009

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My poor puppy died Saturday February 21 2009. He died doing what he loved best going for a walk. He was struck by a car, and died in my arms. I am so, so, sorry Buster. Buster had a ton of personality and was hard not to like. He was such a good dog. I never knew I could love a pet so much. He was a big part of this family and will be greatly missed. Life's just not the same without him. I love you Buster.

2009-02-24T12:18:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday J.T.

2009-02-24T12:12:00.000-08:00

J.T. had a fun birthday too. Lightening McQueen was the theme of the day. We went and saw his horses too, of course. I can't believe he is already 2. He is so cute!

This is what happens when mom frosts cakes after midnight!

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Hailey had a fun birthday. She got to pick everything we did for the entire day. We went to Sizzler for dinner, went bowling, and then did presents and cake. It was a fun day.

Hailey's Birthday

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For New Years this year Jeff, Lindsay and their kids came up.

We had a fun, crazy, exhausting time...a good way to start the new year.

Christmas

2009-01-04T21:28:00.000-08:00

J.T. was super exited for Christmas. He loved checking out what everyone else got more than he like opening his own presents. Christmas was really fun this year.

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Here's J.T in his cute new Christmas Jammies.

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Hailey got what she wanted for Christmas, "the girl with the

sparklie shoes from Hannah Montana"

Hailey's 2008 Gingerbread House

2009-01-04T21:22:00.000-08:00

Hailey did a really good job on her Gingerbread House this year. It only lasted a few hours before dad, Hailey and J.T. just couldn't resist tasting it.

Snow Time

2009-01-04T21:21:00.000-08:00

Hailey and J.T. were really excited to play in the first big snow this year. Hailey likes to eat it more than play in it, and J.T. was just happy to be outside.

2009-01-04T21:18:00.000-08:00

J.T. was very serious when it came to playing in the snow. Sorry about the purple gloves buddy, but it was nice of Hailey to share.

2009-01-04T21:16:00.000-08:00

Hailey's had her first dance recital. It was really funny. She did a good job when she paid attention, and she had a lot of fun.

2009-01-04T21:13:00.000-08:00

Hailey was a big help decorating for Christmas this year. J.T. on the other hand broke 5 ornaments in less than 2 minutes. He is busy.

2009-01-04T21:11:00.000-08:00

My mom helped watch the kids while my dad, Joe and I worked on the basement. Hailey had so much fun! Notice her outfit, she calls it "twinkle star to twinkle star," it's one of her favorites.

2009-01-04T21:07:00.000-08:00

My cute family at Thanksgiving. It is really crazy with all 23 of us there but it is a lot of fun.

Flour Power

2009-01-04T21:05:00.000-08:00

This is what happens when you leave a 3 and 1 year old alone in a room with a 50 lb bag of flour!

Too much candy, too much fun

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My cute family

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J.T. was a dalmation. He did not like the hat/ears. The only way we got him to smile was to put him in front of the mirror. Then he thought he was pretty cute.

2008-11-13T08:34:00.000-08:00

Hailey was Tinkerbell. She loved trick or treating, not only does she get to talk to lots of people but they also give her candy...does it get much better? She was running from house to house, we had a hard time keeping up with her.

2008-11-13T08:30:00.000-08:00

We decided to paint our pumpkins this year. Knives and a 3 & 1 year old just didn't sound like a good idea. They turned out really cute. Joe still carved his pumpkin so we did have one jack-o-lantern.

2008-10-29T20:19:00.000-07:00

We went to the park and zoo today.

It was a beautiful day, so we had to enjoy

the last of this nice weather.

2008-10-29T20:16:00.000-07:00

The kids and I went to Lagoon last weekend with Christy and Jared's family. Hailey and Logan went on about every kid ride they had. The lady bug bop was her favorite ride. I love going with her because she just laughs and laughs.

2008-10-29T20:15:00.000-07:00

J.T. is still too small to go on any rides besides the carousel, so he mainly hung out in the stroller. He was so good. We all had a lot of fun.

2008-10-29T20:12:00.000-07:00

This is Hailey's first night on a big girl bed.

She loves princesses!

2008-10-09T09:45:00.000-07:00

Hailey and I do preschool together everyday. She is very smart, and likes it a lot.

Lake Powell

2008-10-09T09:42:00.000-07:00

We went to Lake Powell in September.

Everyone had a ton of fun.

Hailey especially liked the tubing.

Daddy's Boy

2008-10-09T09:40:00.000-07:00

JT likes to run around with his dad's hat on. I think he looks super cute.

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This is Hailey showing off her moves before dance class. She is an expert at a plie.

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This is Hailey on her first day of dance class. She is learning really fast. It is so cute to watch her concentrate so much.

Camping Trip

2008-10-09T09:34:00.000-07:00

In August we went on our first family camping trip. It was a lot of fun. We rode four wheelers, played in the river and got really dirty.

2008-10-09T09:20:00.000-07:00

JT was watching a horse show on tv and whenever Joe would change the channel he would get so mad!

2008-08-05T21:11:00.000-07:00

We went to the Preston Parade and Rodeo last weekend. I could not believe how much JT loved it. He didn't even wiggle he was so intrigued. Once Joe stood up to stretch and JT started crying because he thought that meant we were leaving. As soon as Joe sat down he stopped immediately. He never took his eyes off of the horses and bulls until his eye lids betrayed him and he fell asleep.

Family Reunion

2008-08-05T21:01:00.000-07:00

Our Family Reunion was a lot of fun. There was a big hill between the trucks and our picnic site. Joe with his love of excercise got out this little motorcycle we borrowed and used it to make runs to the truck for our stuff, including the cooler which was so funny. It made him really popular with the kids. J.T. is not happy that it's not his turn. Hailey as always, pink on pink on pink, too cute.

Me & The Kids

2008-08-05T20:59:00.000-07:00

During our family reunion we went over to Bear Lake. It was the best part of the trip, I thought. The kids were way to busy to pose for a picture.

The Winner for the Whites Legs on Earth...Dad!

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My Cute Sisters

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This was our first trip to Bear Lake this year. Hailey had lots of fun playing in the sand and wading. She also collected a ton of sea shells.

J.T. LOVED all the mud!!!

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This is Hailey's first attempt at being a hair stylist. It is foaming hand soap. Poor J.T. luckily none got in his eyes. You should have seen the bathroom!

TROUBLE

2008-07-09T14:33:00.001-07:00

So I asked J.T. how did Barbie get so dirty. He was very happy to show me...

That is the exhaust pipe of Joe's Blazer. Poor Barbie didn't fair too well...

This is the face J.T. gives me when he gets into big trouble...if he weren't so cute he would be dead!

Fire Works

2008-07-09T14:30:00.001-07:00

We Had our neighborhood party again this year. Hailey really liked the fire works this year. She loved the sparklers and the snaps. J.T. wasn't so sure of holding something that was sparking. He really just enjoyed all of the food.

4th of July

2008-07-09T14:25:00.001-07:00

This year we watched the fire works on the 3rd. Went to the Parade on the 4th and the car show on the 5th. The kids liked it all but the car show, they just wanted to leave and get ice cream.

Father's Day

2008-06-26T19:10:00.000-07:00

For Father's Day we went to Hardware Ranch and had a picnic and rode motorcycles and fourwheelers. Hailey started out riding with me, and J.T. with Joe. They both liked riding with daddy the best. J.T. is very serious when he rides, he never smiles, but the minute you stop he starts crying. Joe can't even load his motorcycles without taking J.T. for a ride up the road and back. We saw lots of cows and sheep on the way. J.T. was so busy pointing and saying "Waz Dat?" that he would forget to hold on.

2008-06-26T19:09:00.000-07:00

Hailey and Joe decided to trade glasses. Hailey exclaimed "I can't see anything!" Joe looks cute in pink don't you think?

Hell on Wheel. He is already stealing the neighbors ride!

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He is going to be trouble!

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Most kids have play clothes. Hailey is in her fanciest dresses at all times.

Cutest Girl Ever

2008-06-26T19:02:00.000-07:00

Hailey always has to pick her own clothes. She usually changes her outfits and shoes an average of 6 times per day. Laundry is really an issue.

Big Shoes to Fill

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