The Bronson Boys

T-shirt Quilt

2011-12-27T08:02:00.000-08:00

This is a quilt I made for my sister for her ex-husband. She had saved t-shirts from her son. This quilt was the most difficult quilt ever. Nikki (my teacher) & I created a pattern as we went. There were many tears shed through out this but VERY rewarding in the end. Yes, I would do it again.

The dogs

2011-12-27T07:52:00.000-08:00

Charlie all nice & comfy on the couch. He love to spread out.

Are ya dead Charlie?

Waiting paitently for their dinner. Charlie, Jackie & Hutch

Jackie sleeping on Hutch's bed

Hutch sleeping on Charlie's bed

SUCKERS!!!! Charlie got the whole bed to himself

We have a new driver!

2011-12-27T07:41:00.000-08:00

Look who got his driving permit!!!!!
AAAHHHHHHHHH :)

Quilts for the twins

2011-12-27T07:38:00.000-08:00

These are the rag quitls I made for the twins Eric & Emily. They were alot of fun to do and came out great.

Happy Birthday Dave & Marcus

2011-11-16T07:17:00.001-08:00

Happy 40th birthday to my wonderul husband David. I pray that you have 40 more wonderful, healthy& happy years ahead of you!

Happy 18th birthday to my wonderful son Marcus. I pray for you cause you are now "legally" an adult and know everything :) I love you Marcus!

David's birthday is the (16th) and Marcus's is the (17th) I really like this picture of them.

Happy Anniversary

2011-10-11T08:33:00.001-07:00

"A successful married life requires falling in love many times, but always with the same person."

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband. 19 years ago I made the best decision of my life. Thank you for asking me to marry you. I love you with all my heart.

"Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother
and cleaves to his wife, and they become one flesh"
Genesis 2:24

Meet Charlie

2011-10-10T20:36:00.000-07:00

This is Charlie. He is 7 wks old. Yes, he is our new baby.
He is a yellow lab. He is a very good dog.
Jackie wasn't to sure about him at first but now they get along great.
I'm sure when he is older they will be best of friends.

Happy 20th Birthday Aron

2011-10-10T20:17:00.000-07:00

Happy 20th Birthday Aron.

Where has the time gone? Sometimes it seems like it went by fast and other times it feels like it went by slow.

October 7th I felt just a wee little bit older knowing I have a son who is 20. Just seems strange to me.

We are very proud to have you as our son. We love you very much!

It's a winning weekend

2011-10-04T19:56:00.000-07:00

Megan Garrett & Mark Hall from Casting Crowns

The Afters

Sanctus Real

Ok so this summer I played the 106 days of summer with a local radio station KPPV The Mix 106.7FM I had the chance to win a $3,000 dollar travel vochure from AAA. I came in 2nd place.

I recieved a free nights stay at an Inn's Suite plus 4 AZ diamondback/Gaints tickets!

The following week I won 4 tickets the Come To The Well Tour featuring Casting Crowns,

The Afters, Sancuts Real & Lindsey McCaul. Then they had a grand prize drawling for meet & greet passes. Guess what?!?! Yep I won those as well!

These events took place on the same weekend so we spent Friday & Saturday night in Phoenix. Just the boys & I. Dave had to work. So my friend Sharon & her friend Val went to the concert with me.

Update on life

2011-09-09T10:02:00.000-07:00

We welcomed Eric & Emily to the world.This is my niece & nephew

8-8-11

Eric was 6.5

Emily was 5.6

Aron & I when he was home for a visit

My first quilt

Our cat Liberty passed away

One happy Auntie with Eric & Emily

Diaper cakes I made for the shower

Aron came home for the 4th of July

There's so much to write I have no idea where to start. So much I should of posted. I have missed birthdays and visits home from Aron. Kind of hard to go back 7 months.

Untitled

2011-09-09T09:58:00.000-07:00

I wasn't really sure what to title this. I can't believe that it's been 7 months since I've posted anything. I've managed to miss birthdates, visits from Aron and much more.

Not sure what to blame it on. Busy life I guess. But I'm going to try and keep up on it cause I know a lot of you don't do facebook where most of my pictures are posted so I really need to keep this up for those of you who do read this.

So on that note, please forgive me for being M.I.A for so long. My goal is to post at least twice a month.

I am blessed

2011-02-08T20:31:00.000-08:00

For some reason tonight I am feeling blessed

Blessed to be saved. To have Jesus Christ in my life.

Blessed to have a wonderful husband who loves me the way I am, for who I am. A husband who works hard to provide for his family.

Blessed to have Aron as my son. A Marine. Watching him start his life. Engaged. I could not be more blessed for the girl he has choosen.

Blessed to have Marcus as my son. A smart young man. Watching him choose his path in life.

Blessed to have Ryan as my son. A unique person. Watching him grow taller and learning new things.

Blessed to have Michael as my son. A young boy with a great personality. Watching him still being my baby for one more year.

I am blessed to have saved boys. All of them living for God. Decisions they made on their own.

Tonight I give God the glory for feeling his presence, for feeling blessed.

Graduation

2010-12-22T09:23:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that we are the proud parents of a Unites States Marine!!! We are so thankful of God's grace. His protection that he put upon Aron while there. Here's is a slideshow of some of the picutes. I hope you enjoy them!

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It's time

2010-12-14T06:56:00.000-08:00

Is it really time to go? Tomorrow we will leave to get our MARINE!!! I can not begin to tell you the since of pride that I am feeling right now. I would of never thought in a million years that he would grow up to be a Marine.

When he left I cried for the first 2 weeks. The first month lasted forever. And honestly I can't begin to tell you where the heck the last 2 months went. And now I sit here and we leave tomorrow.

God has been so good to me durning this time in my life and I have grown closer to him. I have fallen at his feet in prayer many of times. Learing to lean on him and trust him. HE has made my heart content.

Now I have to deal with the realization that Aron is not staying home. He is simply coming home to visit. It's time for him to start his own life. I know that God will be with me through this season of my life.

Thank you to all of you who prayed for Aron (and me) May God bless you all.
Keep praying for him as he serves as a United States Marine!!!

Aron's wish list

2010-12-14T06:35:00.000-08:00

***WARNING POSSIBLE WEIGHT GAIN MY APPLY WHILE LOOKING AT THS PICTURE**

3 packs of OREOS (regular, heads & tails, and chocolate cream filled)
2 packs of snowballs
1 pack waffer cookies
No bake cookies especially made by Nana(Paula)
1 bag of Almond Joy Pieces
3 butterfingers
3 crunch bars
M&M's (regular, peanut & pretzel)
Kit Kat
Reece's
Hershey's(cookies & cream, regular, w/almonds)
Skittles
Raisentts
Reece's Pieces
Almond Joy
Twix
Mr. Goodbar
Cookie Dough bites
Dove Chocolate
Peeps!!!

I'm sure he will eat it all while he is here for 10 days. So much for those 5 lbs he lost!!

Questionnaire #2

2010-11-20T08:15:00.000-08:00

1. When you stepped off the bus at MCRD and placed your feet in the yellow footprints your first thought was:

A. I've changed my mind. I would like to go home now.

B. Bring it on-OOHRAH!

C. I want my mommy!

D. Working at Fry's sure looks good.

A. They were jumping around screaming and running. Like little demons. Literally spit in your face, ears ringing, getting pushed around......crazy!

2. The first time you and your SDI stood face to face, nose to nose, you:

A. Threw up and then fainted.

B. Want to throw up and faint, but were to scared to.

C. Repeated silentlly to yourself: "Find a happy place, find a happy place."

D. Glared back at him.

B. When they scream, seems like his mouth is the size of your face.

3. If you had a chance to talk to your recruiter, after the first few days of boot camp you would say:

A.You LIAR! I am NOT having fun!

B. This isn't as tough as you said it would be.

C. Did I do something to you in a past life?

D. What made you think for one minute that I could do this?

A. & C. But, it is his job to get Marines...hahaha

4.When you recieved your inoculation shots, you:

A. Cried and then fainted

B. Screamed like when you were two years old and had to have a shot.

C. Went to the end of the line so you could go again.

D. Told the doctor: "My butt muscles are so hard you better get a bigger needle!"

Was sore for a min. Then the next day my left cheek killed!

5. What time do you get up in the morning?

A. O'dark thirty

B. Whenever you feel like it.

C. When some DI starts yelling.

D. After a full eight hours of peaceful sleep.

C. Actually the lights come on and they yell at 4-5 Am

6. When you wake up in the morning you:

A. Wonder if the psychopath in charge will let you live one more day.

B. Hope the second psychopath in charge yells at soeone other then you.

C. Hope that this is all just a bad dream.

D. Hope to hear mom in the kitchen, and smell bacon cooking.

A,B,C,D: All apply! It's the worst. Can't wait to come home.

7. On a scale 1 to 10, how would you rate the chow? (10 being awesome)

Depend....6-7 Can't wait for a home cooked meal!

8. During upper body strike training you:

A. Came out bruised and battered

B. They guy you were fighting came out bruised and battered

C. Pretended you were hitting a certain manager from Fry's.

D. Told the instructor that you believed in non-violent conflict resolution.

C. I relly did. hahah.....We hit pads, we fight for real on the crucible.

9. When the DI yells your name you:

A. Pretend you have amnesia and dont know your name.

B. Hide

C. Ignore him and continue doing what your doing.

D. Throw up and faint

B. No, when they call you better get there fast as heck!

10. When a DI walks on deck everyone says:

A. S'up dog?

B. Run for your lives!

C. We missed you!

D. Absolutly nothing

We have to say Good (proper greeting of the day) Sir!!!!! and stand at attention.

11. When you have fire watch it means you:

A. Roast marshmellows over a bonfire and make Smores.

B. Make sure no one plays with matches.

C. Play with matches.

D. Ask if there is a way to get fired from the Marines.

A. I wish! Definatley gonna do that when I get home though. No, to much to write about firewatch. Ask me about it after grad and I will tell ya about it. It sucks!

12. What kind of belt do you earn in the Marine Corp Martial Arts Program?

A. Black belt

B. Pink belt

C. Garter belt

D. None, you just get belted alot.

D. Kinda more PT in that then you think. But I think we earn a tan belt.

13. Why is the thrid hat known as the kill hat?

A. Because he pushes us until we drop dead.

B. He specializes in the third ring of Hell.

C. Because he is three times as nice as the other DI's and has a killer smile.

D. He is to crazy to be the first or second hat.

B. All the green belts are crazy. Again I will explain more later.

14. Which of these apply to your M-16A4 rifle.

A. Carries a 30 round magazine

B. Coes in a variety of colors with matching shoulder straps.

C. Can fire 800 rounds per minute.

D. Kicks harder than dads old WWII rifle.

A. I loved it, but now I hate it. We take it everywhere.

15. My rifles nickname is:

A. Shasta McNasty

B. The Bronsonator

C. Dancing Queen

D. The Eraser

I dont have that kind of nickname for it. How about you guys think of something for me. The DI's say our rifles are our (WARNING EXPLICT!) "bitches"

16. During swim week we had to:

A. Execute a perfect belly flop.

B. Train in full combat gear.

C. Engage in a fun game of Marco Polo.

D. Swim or die

B. Sucked! But I passed! The 1st time!

17. What are the daily sevens?

A. I have no idea.

B. The seven times a day we are given a coffee break.

C. Seven more ways for the DI's to make our lives miserable.

D. Sets of exercises.

A. Never heard of it..hahaha

18. How many times have you been "quater decked?"

A. None

B. I've lost count

C. I volunteer for it everyday!

D. One time.

B. It sucks! I'll I.T or "quarter deck" the boys when I get home.

19. Where do you want to eat your first meal after graduation?

A. I just want a MRE

B. In-n-out burger

C. Alfonsos

D. Baskin Robbins

All the above! Anything! MRE's are good. But I want real food.

No, acutally I really want the endless shrimp from Red Lobster!

20. What do you want us to bring to California when we come to graduation?

A. Tania

B. Oreos

C. Contacts

D. All the above.

ALL THE ABOVE! I really need some contacts. Bring them and give themto me on Family Day. Bring chocolate! And def Tania, and the rest of the family,...hahah! I have an ongoing listof just plain junk food, straight forward asking for diabetes junk food, for hwen I get home. It's probably gonna be pretty disgusting for the 1st few days. I am going to pig out! And i'm gonna destroy a Maverick or something on the way home! Seriously!

Yes, I know......

2010-11-20T07:56:00.000-08:00

Yes, I know it's been FOREVER since I posted. There really is no excuse si I'm not not going to ever try to come up with one. First I need to say "Happy Birthday" to my wonderful husband! You are the best. I love you so much!

Another "Happy birthday" to my son Marcus. He turned 17! I can't believe it. The morning of his birthday I said "Happy birthday. 17 hu? Where did the time go?" He replied "Out the window" As much as I didn't want to realize it, it has. Time went by so darn fast.

Alright let's get started with this cause I have A LOT of typing to do. Aron is doing very well at bootcamp. We are starting to get a letter a week now. They are given alittle more time to write. He is ready to come home and eat,eat, eat!! Missing all the junk food. Dave has sent off a few questionars. He is so creative. Aron said he loves them and so does the guys in his platoon.

There are 2 so I will start with the short one and just give the answer he circle and what he said next to it.

1. How many guys are left in Platoon 1042?
79~ Almost lost one, but he qualifid on the range the 2nd time.

2. Are you over your cold?
Yes, The 1st one ya. But have another one now. But not as bad

3. Any other ilness or injuries?
Yes, Crazy weird rash. I really really need your prayers. I'm being serious.

4. How does Camp Pendleton compare to MCRD?
Worse, It's so dirty and you have to hike instead of march

5. How did you do in swim week?
Good, tough, more so then you think.

6. Do you think you have gained weight?
Weighless, about 5lbs

7. Have you gained muscle?
Can't tell, If I have I have no idea. Lot's of muscle memory and endurance

8. How do you like your haircut?
It's ok. I feel like I look funny.

9. What has been your favorite activity?
Chruch/square away time. Haha, no the rifle range

10. What have you gotten in the most trouble for?
Talking to the DI's like they were my friends they say..hahah...Sometimes your so tired your not even thinking.

11. Do you like your M-16?
Love it and hate it

12. When you answer your DI what do you say?
Yes Sir, or Aye, Aye Sir.

Questions we want to know

2010-10-21T14:55:00.000-07:00

Dave send Aron a list of questions we wanted to know. Once again he gave him mulitple choice. But I am just writting what Aron said.

1. What time do you go to bed?
9pm

2. What time do you get up?
Between 4 &5 am

3. What part of yor body hurts the most? We asked this cause he was having some trouble with his elbow before he left. He said his legs. (which is better then his elbow)

4. Are things getting easeir?
A little

5. Do you get yelled at a lot?
Sometimes- The platoon, not me usuallly.

6. Do you have any free time at all?
A few minutes

7. Do you get along with the other recruits?
Yes

8. What do you miss most from home?
Oreo's- sleeping in- golf- Ipod
Aron wrote #1 FAMILY & TANIA and then he circled the rest.

9. Did you have to see a doctor and dentist?
How may cavities? 0 How many shots? too many to count

10. What will be hard to pass or qualify on?
Physical Tests- Written tests- Marksmenship- None
He said I really have no clue yet

Phase 1 Questionnaire

2010-10-19T19:51:00.000-07:00

Dave sent Aron this questionnaire. With having little or no time to really write he thought it would be easier if he wrote him the questions and gave him options to choose from. So here it is. Keep in mind this was done in the first few weeks of boot camp. so I'm sure his opion will change with the next questionnaire. Enjoy!

1. How bad do your feet hurt?
none- bad- real bad- they are numb

A: Bad, Lot's of running

2. Are these guys in your platoon?
Castle- Fede- Neither (these guys Aron got to know while still here in PV while attending PT which is Physical training)

A: Castle & Fede~ Awesome!

3. Is boot camp harder than you thought?
No- yes- heck yes!

A: Heck yes~ Do everything impossibly fast

4. Where are you compared to other guys in physical fitness?
back of the pack- front of the pack- middle of the pack

A: middle of the pack

5. Hows the food?
Ok- good- great- bad- aweful

A: Ok~ Not that I have time to taste

6. How many push ups have you done?
A few- a lot- tons- infinity

A: infinity

7. How are the DI's?
Ok- kind and loving- ball busters

A: Ball busters~ I hate them!

8. Are you still glad you joined?
No- kind of- yes- not sure

A: Kind of~ Letters! And reassurance of Tania helps a whole lot!

9. How tired are you?
I'm not- A little- A lot- to tired to know

A: A lot

10. How much time off do you get on Sundays?
All day- couple hours- Almost none

A: Almost none~ Church. That's it.

11. Have you been issued a M-16?
Yes- No

A: Yes~ An m16A4

12. Have any guys beed dropped or quit?
None- a couple- a bunch

A: A bunch~ Started with 120 now 78

"The challenge"

2010-10-18T13:43:00.000-07:00

Aron's second letter came with a challenge. He told us to get the following and see if we could eat it in 6-8 minutes.

1 piece of chicken
1 scoop of mashed potatoes
2 spoon fulls of vegatables
2 scoops of peanut butter
1 scoop of salad
2 pieces of fruit
2 slices of bread
2 cookies
1 glass of milk or water

He has to eat this 3 times a day! Although I'm sure the food may vary this is what we had. Enjoy the video's and pictures! We had fun doing the challenge. I can't wait for him to get home and see the video's.
We each got 8 minutes to eat our food. The video's are not of all 8 minutes. The hardest food to get down had to be the peanut butter and the bread.

Placement of the winners were.........
1st: Dave
2nd: Marcus
3rd: Ryan
4th: Tania
5th: Michael
6th: Chris

Create your own free picture slideshow

My Challenge

2010-10-15T14:45:00.000-07:00

I know this will totally break your heart Sarah....lol

Before Aron went into bootcamp I thought about something that I wanted to give up. I thought I would try it since he will be giving up a lot more then just 1 thing for 3 long months.

So I choose soda. I'm not a big soda drinker but I do enjoy it every once in awhile.

So as of today it's been a month since I have had one. Believe me I have had my fare share of cravings for one but I have done good so far.

I am however a ice cream addict! There is NO way I would be able to give that up. It's a fun challenge. Here's to 2 more months! Cheers.

Happy Anniversary

2010-10-11T10:06:00.001-07:00

18 years ago I married my best friend. The love of my life. I could not of asked for anything more. I have been blessed!
We went to Lynx Lake Cafe where we had German food. It was really good. Then we went to Yavapia College to watch Prescott's Got Talent.
Then the next day I went golfing with Dave at Stone Ridge. Well he golfed, I drove the cart!!
Here is to another great 18 years!!

Happy Birthday Aron

2010-10-07T07:02:00.000-07:00

Happy 19th Birthday Aron

(your were 16 in this picture)

Today you turn 19...in Marine bootcamp! I hope that your day is a happy one. Although I'm sure it will be full of of workouts, screaming and push ups. This day you will never forget. Spending it somewhere other then home. But I sure hope you know that we are thinking about you.

We love you so much!

Happy birthday Aron, sending you lot's of love, hugs and prayers.

O-R-E-O cookies & tears

2010-10-04T07:28:00.000-07:00

Oh, oh, oh, ice cold milk

and an Oreo cookie

They forever go together,

what a classic combonation,

when a dark, delicious cookie,

meets an icy cold sensation,

like the one and only creamy,

crunchy, chocolate, o-r-e-o!

Yesterday I went grocery shopping and it was the first real BIG trip I have done since Aron has left. When you shop you have a lot of thinking time. I started seeing things that reminded me of him and I started to get a bit sad. Aron is in L-O-V-E with O-R-E-O cookies!

I went to Safeway and saw oreo cookies. I went to Albertsons and saw oreo cookies. Then I went to Fry's and saw oreo cookies. UGH!!

I was trying to keep it together and almost lost it when I saw Tania. I was just quite and had lost my mind when I gave the cashier the wrong stack of coupons. Every coupon she asked did you get this? Did you get that? I just stopped and said I'm sorry my mind is elsewhere. Here is the correct stack of coupons. Then Tania asked me if I was alright and I just lost it. Right there in the store. In front of everyone. The poor cashier lady looked at me and asked me if I was alright. The she looks at Tania who now has started to cry. Then the cashier looks at Aron's friend who is bagging at the next station and Riley says, I didn't do it. That's when we kinda started to laugh.

Tania took my grocery's out for me and we chatted a bit. I just wonder if the tears will ever end. I'm sure they will at some point. Or at least I hope they do. A lot of this emotion comes from missing him. His birthday is Thursday and then there's Thanksgiving. All of it without him.

I can't WAIT for Dec 16th!! 73 more days!!

Form Letter

2010-09-30T15:39:00.000-07:00

Being with day care kids all this song came into my head today....

"We just got a letter, we just got a letter, we just got a letter. Wonder who it's from."
And that is exactly what it was. A form letter.

But now we have his address and can start sending letters. I'm super excited!!

It's only been a week.

2010-09-27T11:46:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness. I can't believe it's ONLY been 1 week! Really? I feel like it's been a month! I'm sure by the time it's a month I will feel like it's only been a week. I'm getting better at this emotional roller coaster but someday's it's just hard. I'm looking forward to his first letter!

So my sister lives in Santa Monica and made a trip down to San Diego to visit a friend. Her friend pulled over 5 lanes of traffic so she could get a picture of the Camp Pendleton sign. This is where Aron is at for training! I was so jealous. She was so close to him.

Swearing In~ 86 more days!!!

2010-09-20T20:12:00.000-07:00

Aron swore in and we got to take a few pictures. Then we said our goodbyes. This was the hardest day of my life. But with prayer I know God will comfort me!

86 more days!!

The day before

2010-09-20T19:47:00.001-07:00

All of us at dinner

Aron and his buddy Justin

Yesterday we spent the day at Castle and Coasters with the boys. It was hot but alot of fun for all of us to spend sometime together.

My son

2010-09-17T08:01:00.000-07:00

took me on a date last night to Red Lobster! We had a great visit with each other! I'm sure going to miss him when he's gone.

5 Days

2010-09-15T13:17:00.000-07:00

Well time is getting closer to Aron leaving. 5 days, yes, 5 short days and he will be in San Diego at bootcamp.
How am I feeling? Sad, but excited.
I'm sad to see him go but I'm happy to see him doing what he really wants to do.
I'm sad to see my son go but excited to see the man he will come back as.
Today was a reality check that he's really going. He sold his car!!

Making Bibs

2010-08-21T09:36:00.000-07:00

Mixed emotion day

2010-08-09T14:44:00.000-07:00

Well today is the first day of school. Michael will attend 7th grade. My last one in Junior high. He has always been with one of his brothers and this year he will go to school alone. I often wonder how will do. I feel sad for him to not have anyone there but I know he will do just fine. Since most of the kids he has gone to school with since kindergarten.

Ryan will start his freshman year. I look back and I see myself holding this tiny little baby who was suppose to be our last. I remember holding him crying and Dave looking at me. He said, You want another one don't you?" I smiled through my tears and said yes. Now look at the child. Not only is he taller then me he's in HIGH SCHOOL!! There for awhile he was really not wanting to go. Ryan is alot like I am. Change does not come easy for us. He has started to come to grips of not really having a choice so he's starting to loosin up. A week before school actually started he was getting excited. So I guess there's some hope for him. Marcus will be there with him so that's a plus.

Marcus will be a junior. Simply amazing how that happens...lol......Having older children who can drive is a plus! Not only can he take and pick Ryan to and from school, he can also pick up Michael from school. This will be the first year that I will not have to load up 5 or 6 day care kids everyday and go pick up the boys. Except for Fridays. They get out at 1215 so I will have to go after him. I sure am looking forward to it though.

And Aron. Yes, it was strange having him home this morning. Not having to go wake him up for school. Not having to buy him school supplies or clothes. While he was suppose to leave for bootcamp January 10th he will now be leaving September 20th. This was the conversation when he called.

A: "Mom, my recru..."

M:"Wait, stop right there. If you are pulling a joke on me just don't do that cause it won't be funny."

A:"No mom listen. It's not a joke."

M: (tears start to weld up) "ok"

A:" Sgt. Milliron called and said they have an opening in Intelligance soon and asked if I wanted to go."

M:"ok, when?"

A:" I'd leave September 20th."

M:" Did you say yes?"

A:"Yeah, I did."

M:"ok (crying)

As hard as this is going to be I know it's going to be the best thing for him. I am very excited to see him start his own life but sad to let him go. He is a good man! I just love him so much!!

Conversation with 4 yr olds

2010-08-03T12:31:00.000-07:00

Danika-4, Jackson-4, Lance-4 (all day care kids)

So yesterday while we were having lunch with my day care kids Michael asked me what kind of car Danika had that had a different name. While I was trying to rack my brain to remember I asked her what kind of car she had.

Danika says "We have the Old blue which is my dad's truck. Then we have the orange and whitie. And my mom drives the Tahoe. We used to have the PT Cruiser and Denali but we sold the PT Cruiser and Denali. I'm not sure why but we did."

I replied, "oh yeah Denali."

Then Michael looks at Jackson and says, "Jackson, what kind of car does your mom drive?" Jackson says, "One with wheels."

We busted out laughing. It was so funny.

YOUR OUT!!!

2010-07-23T09:53:00.000-07:00

For those of you know don't know, Dave is the Chief Umpire for Prescott Valley Little League. He manages all the umpires for the season. This is his first year to be apart of the Umpiring crew. He loves what he does and he's good at it. This year he was asked to umpire the Little League All Stars for the boys 11-12 division. This is a picture that was in the paper.

Catching Up

2010-07-21T12:36:00.000-07:00

Ok so I know I've been M.I. A for a llloooonnngggg time! No excuse to why, just pure laziness I guess. I have no idea where to start but with the here and now. No since in driving myself totally crazy by starting way back when I guess.
So here's to the now......

Happy 14th Birthday Ryan

2010-05-14T13:22:00.001-07:00

Today is Ryan's 14th birthday. The lucky duck got to go to Disneyland with the 8th graders from school!! Ryan I hope you have a "magical" birthday. We love you

Happy 80th Birthday Grandma Toni

2010-05-10T09:26:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Michael

2010-04-29T10:54:00.000-07:00

Today my "baby" turns 12 years old.

Happy Birthday Michael. We love you bunches and bunches!!

Big Smile

2010-04-26T10:51:00.001-07:00

Look at Aiden's smile. Isn't he just the most precious baby ever?

Happy Birthday Jackie

2010-04-26T10:42:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Jackie. Your 5 yrs old today!!

Senior Prom~ May 2010

2010-04-26T09:45:00.000-07:00

Scrapbook design generated with Smilebox

Sunday

2010-04-26T09:41:00.000-07:00

My Sunday visit with Aiden!

Aiden comes to visit

2010-04-26T09:29:00.000-07:00

Aiden came to visit me last Friday! I was so excited when he and his mom stopped by.

I go to see Aiden every Sunday afternoon. I take him a book and read to him.

So it was a bonus for me to see him twice in one week. Can you tell I LOVE him?

Cereal box winner

2010-04-08T07:46:00.000-07:00

The other morning Marcus opened a box of Cocoa Puffs and when he poured his cereal into the bowl a prize came out. I know he's 16 but you would of thought he was 3 they way he scream and carried on. It was way funny and you had to of been there but here is a picture of his excitment with his prize!

Boys will be boys. Gotta love em!!

Nah nah nah...hey hey hey.....goodbye

2010-04-02T09:32:00.000-07:00

Well it's official. Marcus has officially decided to not play football anymore. It hasn't treated him very nice and with 2 knee surgeries it's time for him to save what he has left. I'm proud of him for his decision!

Cousins

2010-03-26T09:57:00.000-07:00

Wordless Wednesday

2010-03-24T10:39:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Aiden Daniel Eason

2010-03-19T15:22:00.000-07:00

Aiden Daniel Eason Born March 19th, 2010 weighing 7lb 1oz & 20 inches long

It's official

2010-03-08T20:32:00.000-08:00

It's official. Today I registared Ryan for high school! I went and turned in the paperwork. Oh my goodness. My third son will be in high school next year. Where has the time gone?

I "heart" you

2010-02-28T16:06:00.000-08:00

I was washing the dishes and had the silverwear in the pot. I took it all out and turned around to put them in the dish washer. When I turned back around to wash the pot this is what I saw.

No joke. Isn't it the coolest thing ever?

The cat

2010-02-28T16:04:00.000-08:00

Ok so this morning I was taking a shower and had just turned off the water. I hear this "thump" sound as I turned to get my towel and there was the cat ontop of the shower. Gave me a heart attack!!

Busy Mom's Bible

2010-02-25T09:18:00.000-08:00

A few days ago I was listening to the Chrisian radio station and the girl said that Zondervan was giving away the new busy mom's Bible to the first 5,000 people. So I went to the website and registared. I was thinking there's no way I'm gonna get one. Who knows how long they've been doing this.

Guess what came in the mail yesterday....Yep you guessed right the bible! I was so excited. There are 52 one minute thought starts and of course the bible to read!

And it's PINK!! I've been needing a new bible. I'm so glad I got one. Thanks Zondervan!

Mary Poppins

2010-02-25T08:40:00.000-08:00

For Valentine's Day Dave took me to go see Mary Poppins in Tempe at the ASU Gammage. We took everyone but Aron. He had to work that weekend. It was the first time we ever left him home alone. He did good.

We stayed at the Red Roof Inn. Got the other boy's their own room. It was conjoined with ours. We did some shopping, swimming and relaxing. The weather was just beautiful. Ready for Spring!!

We went to the play and it was just wonderful. I had a good time. I love that movie. Has always been a favorite of mine.

Monday morning we met with Shawn and Rachel, Dave's cousin for breakfast. We got to meet their new addition Abigail. She's such a cutie and see the boys who have grown!! We had a great visit.

I'm so thankful I got to spend the weekend with my family.

Incoming Freshman

2010-02-25T08:29:00.001-08:00

A few weeks ago I took Ryan to Freshman night at the high school. The gym was full of kids. They showed a slideshow of what Bradshaw had to offer. Then we listened to the principal and were released to tour the campus. We visited a cafeteria where they had all there clubs available. We also went to a few rooms where we got to meet some of the teachers there.

Ryan is not thrilled to go but Marcus will be there for 2 years with him and then Michael will be there for the other 2 years. He's a very smart boy and will be in some honor classes. Those classes seem to be smaller with more serious kids. I'm sure he will find his place.

Each one of my boys are different. Their personalities and what they like to do. Ryan is not a sporty kid. But he does enjoy other things. I'm sure he will do just fine. I just can't get over the fact that he will be in high school next year.

I still remember Dave and I talking about him being our last. When we brought him home I sat on the couch crying. Dave look at me and said "You want another one don't you." I just nodded yes. He said "Okay, one more and that's it." I just smiled and said ok.

Negleted

2010-02-25T08:20:00.000-08:00

Ok first I apologize to everyone who reads my blog. I have to admit that I have spent way to much time on Facebook and not enough time on my blog. For those of you who come here to catch up on my family I apologize. There's not been a whole lot going on but enough to blog about which I haven't. Please accept my apology and I promise to get with it!

Sledding

2010-02-01T08:39:00.000-08:00

Michael, Aron, Justin, Marus, Jackie, Ryan

Ryan

Aron & Jackie

Marcus & Aron

Dave took all the boys up to Mingus Mountain to go sledding when they had those snow days. They had a lot of fun but the snow was so deep that is was more work then they wanted to do walking back up the hill. Personally I think Jackie had the most fun.

Indepentant Driver

2010-02-01T08:37:00.000-08:00

I am proud to announce that Marcus is now a indepentant driver!! He officially drives to and from school every morning. Let me just tell ya it sure is nice having another driver in the house. He is driving the jeep now since Aron has his own car. Trying not to take to much advantage of him but then again we are paying for his gas so that makes it ok.

The benifits of working

2010-01-16T11:26:00.000-08:00

Well Aron has learned the benifits of working a job by buying his first car!!

He bought a 1999 Pontiac Grand AM for $1100 (asking price was $1300)

Pablo the snowman~ Created by Ryan & Michael

2009-12-23T16:35:00.000-08:00

Wordless Wednesday

2009-12-09T14:21:00.000-08:00

Football Banquet

2009-12-09T14:13:00.001-08:00

Marcus recieving his letter and pin

Dallas Sandberg and Marcus

Devin Begay and Marcus

Marcus had his football banquet this past weekend. Although he didn't get to play a whole lot this year due to his knee surgery he was there for every practice and every game to support his team.

Keep your eye out for Dallas Sandberg. He just got a full ride scholorship to Idio State Universarty. Hopefully he will be in the NFL someday!! He's a great guy.

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T09:13:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!! We are so blessed to have Salvation, family, a roof over our head and food on our table. I am blessed to have 4 wonderful boys and a husband that loves me for who I am.
Thank you to all of you who are in our lives. We love and appriciate each and everyone of you!

Happy 16th Birthday Marcus

2009-11-17T06:47:00.000-08:00

Today we celebrate Marcus's 16th birthday. I can not believe that your 16 today. Where has the time gone? Dad and I are blessed to have you as our son. We see the wonderful man that you are becoming. We love you with all our hearts!

Happy Birthday Dave

2009-11-16T09:34:00.000-08:00

Today we celebrate Dave's 38th birthday! Happy birthday to a wonderful husband and father. We love you so much!!!

*Dave doesn't take very many photo's and I know he's not smiling in this picture but I'm sure he is on the inside*

Wordless Wednesday~Seriously?

2009-11-04T20:00:00.000-08:00

Halloween night fun and the ER

2009-11-01T15:07:00.000-08:00

This halloween we had family come in from Las Vegas. They came for the weekend. We love it when they come to visit. We have a lot of fun and all the kid's get a long really well. Norma and I took 5 of the kids trick or treating. We hit quite a few house's and did alot of walking.

The older kids headed to my sister's house for a Halloween party. So while we were done we decided to stop by the party and say hi.

Anyone who knows Aron knows he is always joking about something or trying to scare you. So I drive up to the house and he runs up to the car calm as ever and says "Mom I have to go to the ER" My first inital thought was yeah right. So he leans in to the car and unwraps his finger from the towel. I'm waiting for the hahaha got ya just kidding. But it wasn't ahahaha just kidding it was oh ouch yep you need to go to the ER. So we went to the ER. It was the fastest vistit ever. We were there for maybe an hour. No broken finger just 6 stitches.

The reality

2009-10-12T19:33:00.000-07:00

The reality of Aron being 18 hit me today. I had to call this place to get a password for an online site that has to do with some medication that Aron's on. Well I didn't know the password so I called the 1-800 number.

I told the lady who I was and this and that and the other and she says to me....."I'm sorry ma'am but I can't discuss this with you. I will need Aron to call me."

I said "Why I'm his mom"

She said "I'm sorry but he's 18 and a legal adult."

That sadden me but I understood. So I go into the livingroom and pout to Dave and tell him what happened.

This is what he said to me. "Did you tell her that our 18 year old adult is still sleeping from staying up so late playing video games last night?"

LOL....that just made me laugh!!

17 years

2009-10-11T20:45:00.001-07:00

17 years ago Dave asked me to marry him. I said "yes" It was the best desicion I ever made. I can not believe that it's been 17 years.
I love him with all my heart. I can't wait to see what the next 17 years bring. Thanks for asking me to be your life's partner!!! I love you Dave.

18 years

2009-10-04T16:48:00.000-07:00

I can not begin to tell you just how fast 18 years has gone! 18 years ago my first son was born. Aron. I remember one day I was crying and my dad looks at me and said "what's wrong?" Through my tears I said "he's going to be in Kindergarten before I know it."

Kindergarten!! In just 7 short months he will graduate from high school! On Wendsday he will turn 18. When he was younger I thought he would never grow up and now that he is I wish he was still younger. Not wanting to let go, I know I have to. It's a hard thing to do. But I am excited to see what God has planned for his life. The work path that he will choose. The family he will have.

I am proud to say that it's been an honor to of been his mom for 18 years. I am happy of the man he has become. The person he is. I am proud. I love you Aron James Bronson!!

Girls day out

2009-10-04T16:41:00.000-07:00

Saturday my sister in law Sharon and I spent the day together. We went and got pedicures done. Sorry for the blury pictures. I had one of the guys there take it. Then we went to lunch at olive Garden. We had so much fun just talking and doing girl stuff!! Thanks Sharon for a great day and my we never forget the butt massage!! LOL

A lesson learned

2009-10-04T16:31:00.000-07:00

Saturday Dave took Marcus, Ryan and Michael to the golf course to hit golf balls. While on the way home Michael says can I throw this golf ball out the window and see how high it will go?
Not thinking Dave let's Marcus throw the golf ball out the window and Michael and Marcus are hanging out the window trying to see how high it went as they pass a police officer!!
Dave said once they passed him he turned around and pulled them over! He got a warning and won't be throwing anymore golf balls out the window! Boys will be boys no matter how old you are.

Bradshaw VS Kellis

2009-10-04T16:28:00.000-07:00

The Bradshaw Bears played Kellis High School in Phoenix this past Friday. Dave, Ryan and Michael planned on going down to see the game. They managed to get to Sunset Point which is about 45 minutes from our house. It took them 2 1/2 hrs just to get there. They are doing road construction. They turned around and came home. We listened to the game on the radio.

The Bears won 34-33

My uneventfull evening

2009-10-01T21:01:00.000-07:00

To say that my evening was uneventfull would be an understatement! Ok so I'm ill. Really I am. It's 6pm and my last day care has left. Marcus calls. Proceeds to tell me that he left his football bag in Aron's car. So I did what every mother would do. I went to get it.

So I get to Fry's and drive up and down every isle looking for the car. I don't see it so I go in and look around for him. I don't see him so I called him and he says he got off early and is at home.

Oh Geeze!! In the meantime I'm getting text from Marcus saying "Now?" "Are you close?" So I got home and got the bag. Drive all they way back to the school and drop off the bag.

In the meantime my fuel light has come on. So after I give him the football bag I headed over to Fry's to get gas. I get halfway home and Marcus calls. "Where's my white jersey?" You've go to be kidding me, heck if I know your the one who packed your bag. I ask him if he needs it and he says yes that he can't pratice without it.

Home again I go. Get the jersey and back to the school I head! At this point I want to just kill the kid! Back home I go only to turn around 45 min later to pick him up from practice! It's now 8:40pm and I am finally home.

Celebration dinner

2009-09-30T12:46:00.000-07:00

My mother in law Betty and Me

Betty giving her speech

Praying for Rachel

Monday night the church gave my mother in law a "retiring" party. She has done the church nursery for 32 years! She is such an awesome women of God. I have learned a lot from her. I just appriciate the Godly women that she is. I love her to death!

Bradshaw VS Sunrise

2009-09-29T18:14:00.001-07:00

Last Friday night was Homecoming for the Bradshaw Bears. They played a really good game. The weather was just perfect. We weren't sure if Marcus would go in or not. When it was getting close to the game ending we just assumed that he wouldn't. Well he did play the last 8 minutes of the game. He was so happy to out there! The Bears won 53-26!!

Hi ho Hi ho it's off to work he goes

2009-09-19T15:47:00.001-07:00

Bulldogs VS Storm

2009-09-19T15:40:00.000-07:00

Today Michael had a game in Campe Verde. It was INTENSE!! Oh my gosh. I think I grew 8 grey hairs durning this game. The outcome.......they won 6-2 How do you only score 2 points you ask? They got a saftey on us!

It was hot down there! Glad to get back up the hill where it was much cooler!

Casting Crowns Concert

2009-09-19T15:29:00.000-07:00

Me and my friend Vaness

Matt Reddman

Casting Crowns

I won tickets to see Matt Reddman and Casting Crowns! My friend Vanessa and I went to Phoenix to see them. Being that I won them I "assumed" that our seats would be up in the balcony. Nope We were 26 rows from the stage to the left and on the end. They were great seats.

We stopped by Panda Express for dinner and thanks to a day care mom we had Coldstone for dessert!

Then we headed to the concert. It was amazing. We had a great time.

Bradshaw VS Mingus

2009-09-19T15:20:00.000-07:00

Friday night Bradshaw played Mingus at home. They lost 27-19 Close but not good enough! Better luck next week boys.

The go ahead

2009-09-15T15:22:00.001-07:00

Well Marcus had a doctors apt this afternoon. I'm excited to say that he will be able to play in the next football game!! Not this weeks but the week after. Today he can go to practice and run and do the exercises. Just not the tackling. He is so excited to go back to practice today! Please keep him your prayers that he doesn't hurt anything!!

Look what's cookin

2009-09-15T13:42:00.001-07:00

Ryan making BBQ meatballs

Uncooked meatballs

Finished product! They got to them before I took the picture.

Ryan has been asking to make dinner. I would love for him to learn but sometimes I just have the attitude of just let me do it and get it done. But I've decided to let him cook something every once in awhile. He made these all by himself. I just stood over his shoulder and made sure he did it right. They came out really good!

The Storm win 19-7

2009-09-15T11:06:00.000-07:00

Michael had his first game on Saturday. The weather was nice and hot. Until the game was about to start. The clouds rolled in and stayed there until the game was over. It was a lot of fun to watch him play. They won 19-7 Go Storm!! Remember Michael is #52 so look for him in the pictures.

Prescott VS Bradshaw

2009-09-15T10:24:00.000-07:00

Remember when you had those two high schools in your town that werer always competing with each other? Well it's been that way for a while now with Prescott High and Bradshaw Mountain! Last Friday night the Bears(Bradshaw) beat the Badgers(Prescott) 26 to 18

Although Marcus did not play in the game he was happy to be on the sidelines supporting his team.

Labor Day Weekend

2009-09-08T14:28:00.000-07:00

We spent our Labor Day weekend at my sister in laws hotel. Every year we plan a pool party and it always seems to rain. So this year we waited to do it later in the summer. It was a nice day. Not to hot and no rain. We had a lot of fun visiting with family and swimming.

Family visit

2009-09-08T14:14:00.000-07:00

This weekend my sister and my nephew Jack came to visit. We have had her cat Lief and she came to pick him up. She has moved to Cali and is only 7 hrs away. I have seen her twice in a year now!!

It had been about 5 years since the last time I've seen her. Since she lived in Miami it was hard to see each other.

Jack, my nephew spent 2 nights with us. He has so much fun with his cousins.

Varsity Parent Night

2009-09-08T14:09:00.000-07:00

Friday night was Varsity parent night. It was neat to be announced with Marcus as his parents. We walked through a tunnel with him and then were announced as "Mr. & Mrs. David Bronson and son Marcus Bronson" It was fun. They gave the mom's 3 silk roses. Black, Red and White.

Bradshaw VS Paradise Valley

2009-09-08T14:04:00.000-07:00

Friday nights game was a home game.

Ummm....they lost! 42-17! It was not a good night for them. They last 2 teams they have played have been the best teams in AZ. So hopefully next week will a better week!

Flag football

2009-09-03T09:31:00.000-07:00

Ryan waiting for the play

Ryan #59

Ryan in the huddle

Ha!! Another one playing football. Flag football that is. Ryan as most of you know is not really my sporty one so I am glad that he not only wanted to play but made the team!! Go Ryan!!

Yes, he has his glasses on that day cause he had a eye problem and needed to just them rest from contacts.

He is having fun playing and really is enjoying it.

Jamboree

2009-09-03T08:48:00.000-07:00

Michael

Waiting to go in to the game

Michael is all the way to the L #52

Warming up before the game

Michael is the 2nd from the right

Michael in the huddle #52

*Posting these pictures and trying to move them around is like working a chinesse puzzle!!*

Last weekend was the football Jamboree for our town. This is Michael's first year playing. I know I know I know. Why would be put him in football with all the other injuries we've had in football.

Anyway, it was a fun lonnnnggg day for everyone. We arrived at 9 am. First game started at 1030. Second game started at 1230. Third game started at 230. Fourth game started at 430.

He does really well for his first year. He's on a team that has won the championship for that past 4 years. The coaching is great and they play hard.

The weather was nice and warm. Thanking God for a breeze otherwise it would of been really hot. Later in the day for game 3 for about an hour it clouded up and rained a bit so that was a nice cool down for the boys.

Games start on September 12th! Will keep you posted on them.

Pray for NO injuries!!!

Slow down already!

2009-09-03T08:35:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when you come down the hill by our house way to F-A-S-T!!
The older gentlemen wasn't hurt to bad. Just some bumps and bruises.
Hopefully people will stop going down the hill and around the corner as fast as they do.

Bradshaw VS Apache Junction

2009-08-29T08:03:00.001-07:00

Last night the team traveled to it's farthest game away. Apache Junction. It was a 3 hr school bus ride. Yesterday was also one of the hottest days of summer. Marcus said they were so hot when they got off the bus. He went and supported his team.

Unfortantly they recieved a butt kicking!! 42-12 OUCH!!

He got home at 130am. Went to bed at 2am. Was up at 630am. The coaches took the linemen to breakfast and then practice at 8am til 11. I'm sure he will come home and crash! Hopefully they will win their next game.

Let the games begin

2009-08-29T07:39:00.000-07:00

Although he's not playing right now I wanted to post a picture of him in his football uniform. Isn't he HUGE??

Wordless Wednesday~ My neice Madison

2009-08-27T07:59:00.000-07:00

I'm a Aunt!!

2009-08-24T11:36:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to my sister Stephanie,Eric and Marcel.
She had a baby girl on Friday night 8-21-09

Madison Lee

7lbs 40z

19 inches

Mom and baby are doing well. Big brother Marcel is excited.
We love you all. Can't wait to see pictures of her.

Wordless Wednesday~Origami made by Ryan

2009-08-19T09:09:00.000-07:00

Crutch free

2009-08-19T08:54:00.000-07:00

Marcus had a doctors apt yesterday for his knee. He is now crutch free. He is super excited to be rid of the crutches. The report......No football for at least another 4 weeks. He will start physical theraphy in about a week.

He is healing up nice. Looks like he might be able to play football sometime in October....Maybe!

Aron

2009-08-13T08:36:00.001-07:00

Aron....age 5....Kindergarten

Aron.....age 17 1/2......Senior Year!!!!

Marcus

2009-08-13T08:30:00.000-07:00

Marcus......age 15 1/2.....10th grade

Ryan

2009-08-13T08:28:00.000-07:00

Ryan.....age 13......8th grade

Michael

2009-08-13T08:26:00.000-07:00

Michael.....age 11.....6th grade