Happy Fourth Anniversary

Derrick and I looking super nice for our anniverary date.


Derrick and I celebrated our fourth anniversary on the 8th of August ( it is actually the 10th but we celebrated early). We each got eachother some nice clothes (Derrick: two dress shirts, Catherine: new slacks, shoes, and a blouse.) We got all dressed up in our new outfits. We were looking fine and we were ready for a nice adult night on the town. We got a babysitter for Jayden so no kids Yay!! The plan was dinner at a nice resturant and a theater show. Dinner was pretty good we went to an Italian resturant in down town. Although I got the lamb which was pretty good just not $24 good. It reminded me of turkey. Then it was off to our show "The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree"

Now I must tell you all before I continue with the story how we chose what to do for the evening. I was looking on the internet for things we could do (movies, theaters, music, dancing) normally there is always something going on in our little town but not this weekend. It came down to either a movie or this theater performance I found on the internet. We decided it would be nice to do something different than our regular date which is going out to a movie so we decided on the play. It was being performed by the Colorado Acadamy of the Arts. Sounds pretty prestigous right? And we had been to a play at this theater before so we were expecting a fair performance.

Well here should have been some clues that we were in store for an evening of unexpected events: One of the men from our ward said that his 12 year old son was a stage hand for the show. When we were picking up our tickets a little five year old girl peeks her head out of the dressing room and then closes the door quickly while giggling. Another man from our ward is there purchasing tickets for his family in jeans a tee shirt. Two of my beehive girls were sitting two rows in front of us. We look around and we are the only ones dressed up. The only people on the program are 16 and under.

So the show starts and there is this little four year old girl behind us singing along with all of the songs. Then one of the older boys in the show has to physically pick up a younger boy and move him to where he is supposed to be. The humor was like watching the Disney channel, the plot was predictable, and the acting is what you would expect from a play done by all children (people forgetting their lines, using the same mannerisims over and over again, forgetting their dance moves, not projecting so you can hear when they talk, ctc). Derrick and I were just trying not to crack up the whole time. At intermission we couldn't hold it in any longer and we just started laughing. We laughed so hard that we were crying. Here we were ready for a nice adult night out, we were dressed up nice and we were celebrating our anniversary by wathcing a children's play. We ended up leaving after intermission. It wasn't that the play wasn't good for children's standards, it was and the older kids did a great job. It was just that we were not expecting a children's play. Anyway it is an anniverarry we will always remember.

You've had a Birthday Shout Hooray!!

Tractor parade at the fair

Lumberjack competition

Petting the goat

Having fun in the petting Zoo

Checking out the pigs

Jayden and Derrick petting the pigs


Jayden opening his presents.

Yay he loves the tractor

He was so excited when we bought this at the store and now he finally got to play with it.


Derrick is showing Jayden how to press the buttons to make sounds.


Happy Birthday Jayden
Jayden with his cake

He loved the cake

What a happy Birthday Boy!!!

Wednesday August 5th was Jayden's first birthday. We celebrated on the 1st because Wednesdays are crazy at our house. We had a very full but fun day.

We started off the morning by having french toast with bananas, syrup and yes even a little whipped cream. Jayden loved them and ate almost as much as Derrick and I did. We played around for a bit and then I put Jayden down for his morning nap. While he was asleep Derrick and I were working on our lawn. It was crazy. We don't have a lawn mower and have to borrow one and since we have been out of town it really needed some help.

Afterwards we had chicken pot pie for lunch and then we went to help some of our friends move. There were so many people there and it was only a one bedroom apartment so we all ended up talking and eating some pizza for a little while.

Then it was off to the Larimer County Fair. It was fun to walk around and see the animals. There was a petting zoo where Jayden got to pet a goat and a llama and to see several other animals too. We watched a lumberjack competition and got some pulled pork sandwhiches. You've got to love fair food. We had to go see the pigs of course and Derrick told us all about showing pigs and how to spot the best looking ones for market.

After the fair we made a quick stop by the store and then started making homemade pizza for dinner. We had a few friends over and we chatted and had a good time. Then Jayden opened his presents. He loved the big truck from his grandma and grandpa Jackson and the bouncy ball from Mom and Dad. Afterwards we sung Happy Birthday and Jayden finally got to have cake and ice cream. He had been waiting for some all day. He loved the frosting and the sprinkles on the cake. After our friends left we put Jayden in the bath and got him ready for bed. He played with his new toys for a while and then crashed. It was a fun day but we were all super tired afterwards.

Celebrating the Life of a Wonderful Woman

On Saturday July 18th we were given the news that Derrick's mother had passed away. In Feburary she was diagnosed with lung cancer. We had no indication prior to this that she was sick. By the time they diagnosed it, it had spread significantly. In the past few months during her battle with cancer our family plus her community members have taken time to care for her. We will truly miss her.


Some of the things that we will remember most about her are:


Judy was a great mother she loved her children so much and supported them and challenged them to try new things and to continue to perfect themselves.





Judy was a wonderful grandmother. She loved to spoil her grandchildren with presents, sweets, lots of food, love and attention. She also loved to plan activities and parties for everyone in the family.


Judy loved to give to everyone. She loved to share her talents and her laughter with everyone she met.


Judy loved to have fun. She loved to play games with the family, go fishing, go to the craft stores, and go to hockey games. She loved music, to listen to it and sing it.


Judy also loved the Savior Jesus Christ. She knew of his love for her and all of her family. She loved to share her testimony with others at church and in the community.





The service was beautiful. It was a wonderful way to remember her and her life. On the front of the program it simply said "Celebration of Life" and we think that is what it really was, a celebration of a life well lived. We laughed we cried and we all came together closer as we remembered all that she has done for us in our lives. You could feel the spirit as the speakers testified of Christ and of the Plan of Salvation.








We have also included a copy of her obituary. She was a remarkable woman who has touched so many lives and we are all better for having known her.

Obituary

Judy Bates Pauly passed away peacefully in her home on July, 18 2009 after a brief battle with cancer.

Judy was born January 9, 1950, to Ivan and Hava Bates in Richland WA, Judy spent all of her childhood in Richalnd, graduating from Richland High School in 1968.

She married Joseph E. Pauly in 1970 and they shared a beautiful 39 years together before her passing. They lived and raised their family on a farm in the Basin City area of the Columbia Basin.

Judy is survived by her husband, Joseph: Her five children, Heather (Scott) Bjorge, Ketra (Craig) Remund, Rachael (Bruce) Remund, Joseph (Michelle) Pauly, and Derrick (Catherine) Pauly: and thirteen grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother Hava Bates: her sisters, Betty, Doris, and Vickie and her brother James. She was preceded in death by her father Ivan Bates.

Judy was well known for her artisitic talents. She spent many years creating unique home decor crafts which she sold at various craft shows in the area. She loved Christmas and it showed in her crafting and in her celebrating. Simply put, Judy was the life of every party. Judy was very involved in her community. She knew and loved hundreds of children during her time as a bus driver for the North Franklin School District. She was also a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Judy will be remembered for her love of laughter, her love of family, her creativity, and her generous nature, She will be greatly missed by her family, her friends and her community. Her family would especially like to express their heartfelt thanks to the many members of the community who helped care for her during her illness.

Happy 4th of July

Jayden in his festive shirt

Our happy family

Jayden and Derrick watching some fireworks

Derrick and Joe getting things ready to light off

Joe and Michelle having a sparkler war
Our grand finale!!! Pretty impressive Huh?

Happy Fourth of July

We were in Washington visiting Derrick's parents for the Fourth. It was pretty low key. We had a BBQ with Derrick's sister and her family and Derrick's brother came up with his wife. Jayden was awake for some fireworks but really didn't like the ones that whistled he didn't mind the ones that popped. Later that night we set off some other fireworks but nothing big some fountains and sparklers etc. It was funny seeing our little fireworks compared with some of the other ones people were setting off. But I sure do enjoy the Fourth of July. I am so grateful for the many blessings we have been given to live in a country where we have so many opportunities. I am grateful to the founding father's who worked so hard to make sure we had many freedoms one of those being the freedom of religion. I am truly grateful for all of the brave men and women who fight for our country and make it possible for us to live in a free land.

Portland Adventures

In June Jayden and I had the chance to go to Portland for ten days. Derrick couldn't come because he had to work but we talked every night. My best friend Katie had asked me to be the Maid of Honor at her wedding so of course I made sure I could go to that. And funny enough my cousin was getting married the same weekend. We were very busy but had a great time. Here is the scoop:

Day 1: We woke up at 5:30 am so we could drive an hour to Denver and be at the airport two hours early for our flight. Everything went smooth and our flight was only half full so Jayden and I got a whole row to ourselves. My parents then took us out to lunch later that day to a great sandwich place to celebrate Father's Day. But we found out while we were there that we were celebrating a week early. Later that night, after I put Jayden to bed, my parents and I watched a couple of movies.

Day 2: Jayden woke up at 5:30 am ( this happend the whole time we were there). We went to church and Jayden was quite fussy from lack of sleep, new surroundings, a tooth coming in andhe was hungry. In the middle of sacrament he leaked through his diaper and got pee all over his church clothes. Oh well. It was good to see people that I hadn't seen in a while and Jayden finally fell asleep for a little while in Relief Society. However the whole day he seemed really needy and would get upset whenever I left the room.

Day 3: Jayden and I went on a walk to a park down the street from my parents place. My parents were at work. I seemed to have forgotten how big the hills are around there and came home very tired from pushing Jayden up and almost vertical hill ( or it seemed that steep to me). Then Grandma Abila came and took us out for lunch to Applebee's and Jayden loved their spinach arichoke dip. It was fun to talk with her for a while and Jayden was very well behaved. Later that night my parents and I played Skipbo together. It was fun and I won once although the jusry is still out on whether or not I cheated.

Day 4: We first had to take my Dad's car into the shop and then we headed to the zoo. It was a beautiful day to be at the zoo. It wasn't too hot or cold. And the sun wasn't beating down on us and most suprisingly it didn't rain. They have done some amazing things with that zoo and it was really neat to see it. Jayden enjoyed riding in the stroller and taking in all the sights. He was waving at all the animals. And he had a good time with his Grandma Jackson.

Jayden and I in front of the seals. You can't see them here but I think those were one of his favorites.

They have a new baby elephant at the zoo. Isn't it cute?

Grandma Jackson, Jayden and a baboon

This is a little hard to see but it is a bald eagle. We saw one catch a fish while we were there.

A giraffe

Jayden had a long day and was tired.

Day 5: Jayden and I just realxed this day. I did some laundry and cleaned up a little bit around the house. Then after I had put Jayden to bed my sister Kelsey got home from Costa Rica. We spent a little while talking about her trip and she showed us pictures.

Day 6: The morning started off nice and slow and Jayden and I just spent some time together playing. Later on in the evening we went to the store to pick up some presents for my friend Katie and my cousin Kevin's wedding. Later that night my parents watched Jayden for me while I went out with my friend Katie for her Bachelorette Party. Now she and her friends are Seventh Day Adventist and I am LDS so needless to say the party wasn't very crazy. However we were trying to go to a resturant in Vancouver and the stupid GPS kept trying to take us to downtown Portland instead. We had reservations at 8:30 and didn't end up getting there until alomst 9:40. We had to finally pull over to the side of the road and call the resturant for directions which was difficult as well since the manager didn't speak English very well. We finally got there however with many illegal Uturns and a lot of confusion. They were closing at 10 however so we were the only ones there and I think they were trying to get us out of there as quickly as possible. But it was a lot of fun to be out with the girls. I had everyone write advice to Katie and Alex and we all had leis to give to Katie at the end of the night. When I got home however I found out that after I had put Jayden to bed and I left that my Dad went in and picked him up and rocked him to sleep because he was crying. Jayden was sure spoiled by grandpa. My Dad said that is what Grandpas are supposed to do.

Katie and I at the Bachelorette Party

All of us girls at Who Song and Larry's

Day 7: This was a very busy day. Jayden woke up at his usual 5:30 am. My brother Steve and his friend Ashley arrived shortly after that ( they drove all night from Rexburg). We visited for a while and then I put Jayden down for a nap. I got ready to go and then at 9:30 we left to be at the temple by 10:00am for my cousin's sealing. I didn't get to go in because I had Jayden. But it was nice to be there any way. After that we visited for a while with family. Jayden got to meet some more of my realatives. Then we went and picked up some Father's Day presents and a little snack. Then we headed to Oregon City for the luncheon at 1:00. It was good to be with family and share in their special day. But then by 2:30 it was time to head back to Clackamas so that I could pick up my Dad's car and head out to Boring for the rehersal for Katie's wedding. I got there a little late but made it. Funny enough the guy who was escorting me in the wedding procrssion was over 6 ft tall I am sure it looked hilarious. Jayden got to meet his auntie Katie and her family. I was sure glad that they got to see him. Afterwards we had strawberry shortcake for dessert. Then I headed back home and got there by 5:30. We finnished getting things ready for my cousin's reception and we were back in the car to Oregon City. The reception was lovely. They really put a lot of thought into it and they had some yummy food. My cousin seems very happy and I really liked his new wife's family. We made it home by 10:00pm and by this time Jayden had crashed in the car. He didn't even wake up when I changed him in to pajamas and changed his diaper. It was a busy day but Jayden was so awesome. He was a such a good boy and so happy the whole time even though we were running around all day.

Jayden with his great grandma and great grandpa Jackson at the temple

What a happy boy at the reception

Jayden with his grandpa and grandma Jackson

The whole gang at the reception

The happy couple Kimmie and Kevin

Day 8: This was a pretty relaxed day compared to the day before. We worked on altering my dress for the wedding amd relaxed and talked together as a family. We had the missionaries over for dinner and had a good time talking with them. Then after I put Jayden down we went to the store to pick out a present for Jayden for his upcoming birthday.

Day 9:We made breakfast for my Dad for Father's day (for real this time) We had waffles with strawberries, blue berries and whipped topping. My Dad opened his gifts and was really excited about the book I got for him. Then it was time for me to get ready.My sister Kelesy did my hair and make-up and did an excellent job. I ended up getting to the church an hour early which was fine since I needed to run to the store because I forgot deodorant. But in Boring Oregon there really aren't a whole lot of stores and even less open on a Sunday. So I finally found a little convience store and picked up a couple of things. By the time I got back to the church Katie had arrived and I had the honor of helping her get ready. She looked goregeous. Having been through a wedding before I wanted to make sure that I was there to get Katie whatever she needed and to help anyone else that needed it too. The wedding was beautiful very simple and sweet. We had the reception afterwards and I had a good time visiting with Katie's friends and family. Once it was over I said my goodbyes and headed home. Afterwards Jayden and I called Derrick to wish him a happy Father's day.

The ceremony. Doesn't she look great?

At the reception Katie and Alex

Best friends

Day10: I started packing and realized that I had way too much stuff to bring home and I couldn't fit it all in the baggage that I brought. Believe me I tried to stuff it all in but I had to take one of my parents suitcases instead. We finally got all packed and were ready to go. We went to the store before heading to the airport and of course Grandma Jackson had to spoil Jayden. She bought him some treats and toys for the plane. We made it to the airport by 3:00 but they said I couldn't check in until I got to the gate. By the time I got through security and to the gate they informed me that they had oversold the flight and there was no more room left. The flight attendent asked if I wanted a later flight and i was already pushing Jayden past his bedtime. I told him no and I probably wasn't too nice about it either. But finally two people gave up their seats so I could get on. I was lucky enough to get "A" boarding and there was a very nice teenage boy who sat next to us and didn't mind Jayden bugging him. We finally made it back to Colorado by around 8:00pm. It was so good to see Derrick. On our way home from the airport we saw the coolest lightening storm.

Overall it was a very busy week but it was enjoyable and I am glad I got to spend time with friends and family, It would have been better however if Derrick could have been there too.

Jayden Loves the Camera

Jayden playing peekaboo with mom

Cute grin

Ready for church

What a handsome little boy

Looking good after his third haircut since he has been born

Playing outside with some grass

I think he looks like a fisherman

Trying to get the camera. See his michievous grin

Having fun outside with water. It was over 90* this day.

I love that grin. He has four teeth now.

There is no real reason for this post other than to show off some great pictures I have taken of Jayden lately. He is loving the camera, in more than one way. He loves to ham it up and he also loves to try and play with the tether on it. We have had some beautiful days here and we have tried to get outside and enjoy it as much as possible.