Quilts

Quilts

I have started a new hobbie.... I have started making rag quilts and I am rather enjoying it. I like it best when I have finished one and can look back and say.. Hey I made that! So I thought I would share the ones I have made. As I make more I will add more to the post. I am missing the one I made for Savannah. I will have to get a picture of it and post it.

Family Reunion 2009

Benson Family Reunion

2009

Mom and her kids

LeAnn, Suzanne, Kevin, Kristy, Shelley, Greg

and mom

(missing: Joe, got stuck at work)

with spouses. Jim and Leslie

Missing: Harry, Juan and Shobi

Grandma "B" with her grandkids
Jake, Rachel, Sofia, Misti, Matias, Seth, Abby, Chad,
Corey, Aaron, Shannon, Brandi, Dan, Sammy, Maxx
and Grandma " B"
Missing: Ryane, Bud, Jason, Alisa, Dan, Mike, Val and Eli


Grandma "B" with her Great Grandkids
Kaitlyn,Tia, Sayge, Laiyne, Grandma B, Isaac,
Senia, Blair, Laycee, Alexey, Angelyse
and Lukas
Missing: Savannah and Gavin

Chad and Kristy

Aaron, Mom, Shannon, Senia

and Dan's head :)

Jim, Lukas, Laycee, Sofia

and Alexey

Alexey and Sofia

They were best friends that day.

Isaac

Laiyne and Sayge

Laycee

( I love this picture)

Alexey and Isaac

Sayge and Isaac

Isaac

Abby and Kaitlynn playing volleyball

Corey and Seth

LeAnn against all the little girls

Chad and naked Laycee

Jim, Shelley and naked Blair

Tia

Shannon, Senia and Corey

Misti, Mom and back of Matias

Kristy, Blair, Shelley and Leslie

Leslie and Greg

I think all the noise gave Leslie a headache :)

Brandi and Kevin

LeAnn and Angelyse

Aaron , Kristy, Leslie and I think Sayge

the gang of hungry eaters!

We got together on August 4th, 2009. Kristy was still in town and Greg's family came in for a few days. So we decided to have a family reunion. This doesn't happen very often so we thought we would take advantage of it. We went up to Big Springs Park up provo canyon. Everyone had a good time. We need to do this more then every 10 years. At least I think that was the last time we had everyone together. Sorry some of the pictures didn't turn out very well but at least it was documented. Thank you everyone for coming and we missed thoses who weren't able to make it. The little kids had so much fun playing together and exploring the mountains. I don't think we had any fighting and very little crying that day. I love my family! We have all had our own set of problems and difficulties but we are family and should always be able to count on each other. I love the fact that there is so much diversity in our family. We should learn from each other and enjoys the difference we can share with each other. You all have taught me so much about life and I thank you. I can't wait for my husband to meet all of you! Thank you for supporting me and caring for me. I love you all very much!

Tia's Baptism

We celebrated Tia's baptism June, 27th 2009. We were so happy to be able to celebrate this special day with her. We are so proud of you Tia! You have grown up into an amazing young lady. We love you and hope you will always be happy and full of life.

Grandpa Joe, Corey, Kaitlyn, Senia and Tia

Grandma "B" and Tia

Mom (Shannon), Dad (Corey). Senia,

Kaitlyn and Tia

The family and Tia's beautiful dress!

Summer parties 2009

Finally I am posting again. Life has been crazy busy but here it goes.

June 27th was Sofia's 3rd birthday. Jim and Shelley decided to throw a huge party that day so we celebrated Fia's birthday along with it. Jim had decided it was time to get everyone together without it being a wedding or a funeral. He hired a country band that enterianed us for the evening. We had good time with some great people.

Sofia decided to have a barnyard cake that Kristy and I put together. It was fun decorating it. She had a cow pinata for the kids to beat and finally Abby was able to get the candy out for them. All the kids had a ball playing together and loved the pinata.

I also made Fia's dress. I don't know what has gotten into me! :)