The Bott Family

Monday, June 16, 2008

May Trip to San Francisco to see Shane

So this is the crookedest road in the world!!! Jenna and I and Jace went and seen it along with Pier 39. It was cool!!

Here are the walruses. They sure are load, but cool to see. I think they are actually sea lions or something like that.

Shane has always wanted to see Alcatraz so we went there on his day off. It was pretty cool. They do a tour where you wear head phones and it gives you all the history.

How would you like to live in a room this size for your life????

This is Bryce, Jenna, and cute lil Jace. With Josh and Shane in the sides. This was the kitchen area.

It was so hot everyday we were there until Sunday when we went to Alcatraz. It was kind of cold. That was ok Shane kept keeping me warm.

Here is Josh and Shane. Josh is like my adopted 6th child. He is great with my kids, and they love him. He is like part of the family.

Here I am behind bars, first and last, too bad everybody can't say that!!!

Shane thought this was cool. This is where they dropped grenades to stop a prison riot. You could see it and see where they had to refill with mortar. It was a fun trip, and I enjoyed spending my birthday with my husband, and friends. Too bad life can't always be a vacation.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Shanon's 30th Birthday Party

So this is My BFF Shanon!!! She was having major issues with becoming 30!!! I actually thought she might run away and not let us have her a party, but we managed to do it.

We had it down at the Nephi Bar, unsure of the name just know it is Nephi.

We were also celebrating Shauna's Birthday she just turned 28>

This is Kelly, Kelly, Shanon, Me and Shauna!!!

Plus Shanon's friend Sarah.

Kelly, Shauna, and Kelly's hubby Darren.

Just the girls singing their little hearts out!!!

Kenny and John.

The Girls singing Fergie's "Glamorous"

Nicklebacks "I wanna be a ROCKSTAR" and boy were we. We had agents coming up to us and asking us to sign.

This one was Girls just wanna have fun.
Shauna's sister is in this one.

I gave the Birthday girl a bit of cake.

She decided to share and give me some.

I am not sure what happens at 30th Birthday Parties, but I remember this from 2 others.

Its a good thing we love each other.

We had to include Shauna, we couldn't let her stay clean if we were all messy!!! It was a fun night! The worst part was getting home and going to bed about 3 a.m. Oh yeah, and then getting up at 5:40 a.m. and having to go to work. I t was worth it though!! The memories are all worth it.

Did I tell you we are all Taurus's!!!

I wonder if us being Bulls brought us together.

I love you girls!!!

Sunday, April 27, 2008

My Dad

My dad was my hero, my dad was my friend.

I will always look up to him til the end.

He made some bad choices that hurt us a lot.

But in our heart he will not be forgot.

He was an awesome dad in so many ways,

he made you look forward to the coming days.

He made us all love what the outdoors was like,

Swimming, camping, boating, or a hike,

The long rides I used to think could be such a bore,

I wish you were here so we could do much more.

Your grandkids adored you and loved when you'd stop by.

You would hug and play and give them a candy high.

I enjoyed the conversations that we had

That hug and kiss I received from my Dad.

I still often get told I am just like you,

My looks, my attitude, work ethic, and a lot that I do.

It makes me proud and I hope I can pass this along,

I hope my boys inherit this and will be so strong.

They love the times they had with you.

Lake Powell, road trips, Disneyland to name a few.

My girls loved you so and we all miss you so bad.

Sometimes when I think about it it makes me so sad.

Shane was so hurt he lost a dear friend,

We all wanted you around to the very end.

There is so much you have missed.

And often times I get pissed.

I really did need you around alot longer.

In hopes that my heart could get stronger.

After four years the pain is still there.

To think of you gone still brings me to tears.

A girl needs her dad in good times and bad,

Without you still here your family is sad.

We miss you more then you will ever know,

but I understand you felt you had to go.

I hope you know we all love you so.

It has been four years since my dad died, and I miss him so. There hasn't been a day that I haven't thought about him, wanted to tell him something, show him something, call him, hear his voice, etc. He made a lot of mistakes in his life, but as a dad, a son, a brother, a friend, a father-in-law, a grandpa he ranked high and did his best!!! I love you Dad!!! I miss you tons!!! You are always in my thoughts. My son Dereck right after my dad passed away would see me crying and say you are thinking of Grandpa we miss him huh??? Everyday as I went to work right after, and was taking him to daycare he knew it and he would give me hugs. Still to this day he knows when I am thinking of my dad and he comes and gives me loves. In a way I think he picked up where my Dad left off. My dad gave the best hugs and kisses. You knew they were sincere. I just wanted to write and pay tribute again to my wonderful Dad!!! I love you!!

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Spring Break and Wellington Weekend

Shane had been working in Sunnyside Utah for about 2 1/2 weeks. During the kids Spring Break and one of the weekends we decided to join him. Let me just tell you it is quite exciting.

This is Cambree, Natasha's friend, and my friend Shanon's daughter. Well there I taught her how to ride the motorcycle. I had to run beside her and Dereck as they both learned.

This is Ryan showing off and doing jumps onto the trailer.

Dereck as he is mastering the skill of riding a motorcycle. Can I tell you, it gave my heart a little jump when he took off on his own.

Tyson and Jace coming done the slide at a dinosaur park in Price. This is the kids like second or third cousin. Jace is Garth's son Bryce's little boy.

Natasha waiting for her turn to ride the motorcycle.

Natasha and Jace ain't they pretty cute. Jace looks just like Bryce and his Grandpa Garth!!!

Kyiler and Natasha on the four wheeler. Kyiler is Shanon's son.

Dereck being cool!!!!

Cambree so very proud of herself that she has such a big GRIN!!!

The boys climbing the wall at the dinosaur park.

We also went to the dinosaur museum in Price. Here the kids are in a tee pee.

If they could only always sit this quietly and loving side by side!!! I think my actual thoughts were too bad that Dinosaur ain't alive to scare them into being good!!!

Natasha playing with the Dinosaur puppets.

Dereck swimming.

This is Jace and his mom Jenna!!! Bryce now works with Shane so they were down there as well!!! It was fun to spend the time with the kids and create memories!!!

Ryan's Prom 2008

So today is Ryan's Prom, and he is taking his girlfriend Whitney. Can you say it is is pretty expensive. His tuxedo cost $40, haircut $10, carwash and gas $40, pictures $25, and dinner $75.

Oh yeah, expensive!!! Just think what I could have bought for myself. J/K LOL. Ryan is a good kid and I hope he has a great time. He's pretty cute don't you think?

They are going to Ruby River for dinner. His girlfriend doesn't know, she thought they were going to the Smokehouse because it is cheap. I hope she likes her surprise.

I really hope he is careful with my Excursion. You know it isn't the easiestvehicle to maneuver. I told him to park far away from everyone else.

They had started out with her Dad taking pictures, and Ryan got something in his eye so that is why it is a little inflamed.

All in all I hope they have a great time. I think they look pretty cute, and grown up, but boy it is hard to believe he is almost 18, and another one of my babes is grown and moving on with life. I love you Ryan.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

2008 Patriotic Program "Just Believe It"

So once again it was my kids Patriotic Program. All 3 of them were in it this year. Dereck in Kindergarten sang "Do your Best" and "I like being Me".

Natasha in third grade sang and danced to "Its a Sunshine Day", "My Favorite Things", and Seize the Day". She also had a dancing part and did really good.

Tyson in sixth grade helped with the lighting and sang "A new tomorrow" and "Go the Distance." This will be his last performance since he starts Junior High next year. I can't believe he is that old.

Some of their songs bring tears to your eyes when you realize how pure they think the world is, and the hopes and dreams they have. It's so scary to see them get older and know the struggles they will have to go through. I am so proud of my kids they did awesome and I love them.

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Nichole

So this is my beautiful daughter Nichole. I have loved her from the second I met her, and couldn't love her anymore if I had gave birth to her. We have gave her many names in the last couple years from tree hugger, strange, wild, weird, but in the end she is still our Nichole. She has decided to try Oregon out for the second time, and it scares us to do death, but we wish her the best and hope she knows we are here for her again if she needs us. She came into my work yesterday before leaving and we were both in tears that made my coworkers cry as well. It was a great big sob fest. It really is hard to let your children grow up. She isn't planning on coming home to visit until July or so. That is a long way off to get a dose of my Nichole. She doesn't like country music that much, but the words to Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus's song Ready, Set, Don't Go pretty much sum up my feelings. I love you Nichole!!!!

Ready, Set, Don't Go

by Billy Ray Cyrus

(BILLY RAY:)Shes gotta do what shes gotta doAnd I've gotta like it or notShes got dreams to big for this townAnd she needs to give 'em a shotWherever they are

(MILEY:)Looks like I'm all ready to leaveTheres nothin' left to pack

(BILLY RAY:)Aint no room for me in that carEven if she asks me to tag along

(Both:)Gotta gotta be strong

(MILEY:)I'm at the startin line of the rest of my lifeAs ready as I've ever beenGot the hunger and the stars in my eyesThe prize is mine to win(BILLY RAY:)She's waitin' on my blessins `Fore she hits that open roadBaby get ready

(MILEY:)Ohh Im ready

(BILLY RAY:)Get set, don't go

(MILEY:)Looks like things are fallin in place

(BILLY RAY:)Feels like theyre fallin apartIm paintin this big ol' smile on my face To hide my broken heartIf only she knew

(MILEY:)This is where you don't say What you want so bad to say

(BILLY RAY;)This is where I want to But I wont get in the wayOf her and her dreamAnd spreadin her wings

(MILEY:)I'm ready to fly

(MILEY:)Im at the startin line of the rest of my lifeAs ready as I've ever beenGot the hunger and the stars in my eyesThe prize is mine to win

(BILLY RAY:)She's waitin' on my blessins `fore she hits that open road(MILEY:)gotta hit that open road

(BILLY RAY:)Baby get ready, get set

(Both:) Don't go

(CHORUS)(MILEY:)Im at the startin line of the rest of my lifeAs ready as Ive ever been