Another New Arrival...

Adam Michael Dollar

December 20th, 2008
He was 8 lbs 3 oz and 19 inches long.


We are so glad he is finally here and healthy!
CONGRATULATIONS MIKE, KELSEY, WESLEY, & ALEX!!!

New Arrival...

Nora Lynnlee Wiser

7 lbs. 12 oz./ 19 inches long


She arrived Dec. 17th at 9:48AM and is a happy and healthy bundle of JOY!
Congratulations Jamie and Kenny!!!

Mandy and Kelsey should not be far behind....

** RUDD REUNION 2010 **

GOT FAMILY?

You are right, it's that time again!!!

WHO: The Rudd Family- ALL OF YOU- you know who you are!

WHAT: RUDD FAMILY REUNION

WHERE: Utah- at the "Dollar Ranch"

Thanks Holly!

WHEN: June 2010- *more specific date to come!

WHY: Because it's way too much fun when we all get together!!

HOW: Anyway you can- load up the suburbans!! *more specific details will come out throughout the year, so block out the calendars and plan to come!

You won't want to miss it!!

P.S. In the words of Grandma K.I.S.K.I.F. will be the goal this time around...

** KEEP IT SIMPLE, KEEP IT FUN!! **

*Contact: Mandi Albert, Jenni Russell, or Laura Dollar with any ideas, suggestions, etc.

Belated Birthdays

** BELATED BIRTHDAY ROLL CALL **

My oh, my am I behind! Sorry y'all! If I forgot anything or miss printed anything please let me know!! Thank you guys!! I love you, & HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

SEPTEMBER 2008

10th Hailey C.- Born

21st Matt $- 30

29th Holly$- 30

OCTOBER 2008

2nd Aaron#- 29

12th Ryan #- 26

13th Jordyn C.- 4

25th Alyson#- 25

31st Gregory O.- 15

NOVEMBER 2008

2nd Wesley $- 4

9th Jennifer C.- 23

9th Madilyn H. $- 1

13th Linda Sharp- forever 21

14th Erin O. - 13

16th Andy $- 32

25th Janis C.- 10

28th Ashley $- 18

28th DeAnna C.- 26

DECEMBER 2008

5th Alexis $- 6

10th Joan Rudd- forever 21

11th Gary Dollar- forever 21

12th Chris C.- forever 21

21st Jessica #- 24

28th Jessica $- 29

28th Treyton #- 4

Sandy sent me these pictures of our beautiful little 20th gr. grandchild, Hailey Christiansen. If you check out the Christiansen blog, you can see some pretty fun pictures of their family. The blessings just keep coming.

Welcome to the family Hailey

Hailey & Aunt Jani

Update from the Wisers

Here's my "little" belly and Nora's side profile at 7 months. Kenny and I are living in Orem, UT now with his great aunt Gwen. School is in full swing and both of are trying to do  full loads of 15.5 credits.  Kenny is loving every second of it though. He made it into the School of Music studying Music Education and also made it into BYU's Concert Choir. I am in my final year of school studying Humanities and English. Nora is due right before finals...wish us luck!!! We love you guys!!!!!!

UPDATES TO COME...

Hey family! Updates to come to the blog...

*A facelift for our family's page.

*Sept./Oct. Birthdays

*New additions

* GOT FAMILY?

- You've got it Mandy and I have been bit pretty hard by the reunion bug again. It's planning time - JULY 2009!! Shoot us any ideas if you've got them. (we'll update soon!!)

Loves, and everyone pitch in we'd love to hear from you, and Grandma feel free to write as often as you can we love hearing from you!

I'll help a little:

(ideas... hint hint)

*DeAnna- Baby Hailey!

*Back to school pics- I saw adorable ones Alyson, Andy & Jes, Kels, etc.

*Family pics-Bonnie, etc.

*Aunt Laura- Robert- any mission pics/news yet?

*Baby belly pics- Jamie, Mandy, Kelsey

*New abodes- Brandon/Sabina, Josh & De, Kerrie, etc.

*Ryan and Jess- How are you?

*Mandy and Thomas- Pics?

Anyone and everyone!!

HUGS & KISSES

Jessica & Nick Berejkoff were sealed in the temple on Tues. and had a picnic at PH Park after. Lots of old friends there but I didn't get very good pics because of the sun (and me) but thought you'd like to see some. Barbie,Nick & Jess, Bishop & Lonnie Wells, Travis & Shelley Baer

Ben saying goodby to Grandpa

Post new addresses

Hey, young'uns! I understand there's a bit of moving around going on and grandma's having a time keeping up with you all. Would you be so kind as to post any new addresses on this site whenever you move? That way we can all keep current. I don't want to lose any of you! Grandma

FAMILY... Life's greatest gift

I recently found out that Jessica and Hayden got some sad news this weekend from the Hewlett family. Hayden's cousin Kaleo Winn Hewlett was recently killed in a car accident in Georgia this past Saturday (August 16th, 2008)

While he was attending a friends temple wedding in Georgia along with some other friends. You can read more about him and the accident on the Hewlett Blog or here. This blog is an account of what happened from the driver's (his friend) point of view. He was so spiritual talking about the loss of his friend, it made me cry. But he was right about everything. A young 22 year old returned missionary who, as written in his friend's blog was teaching the gospel to a women on the plane on the way to the wedding, who had also picked up a few pass along cards from the temple to pass out. Sounded like a very wonderful person, who is probably busy doing the same work he obviously loves on the other side of the veil with his Grandfather.

It got me thinking about how fortunate our "tight knit" family is and how thankful I am for each and every one of you! Family is important- and the memories we make (reunion :0) are important, every memory made- stays alive in our hearts and are cherished forever! I am thankful everyone is healthy and strong ad that we are always there for eachother. Grandma and Grandpa we love hearing of all your little "moments" on the blog and I invite the rest of you to share all your little moments so we can continue these "special memories!"

Hayden and Jess, and the extended Hewlett family I hope you keep those memories in your hearts alive! Our family prayers are with you both and the Hewlett family.

Zamboni

Guess I didn't delete it after all.

Wallpaper's coming down!

What a chore! If you're thinking about wallpapering, think 10-20 years ahead to the time you have to get it off. I think its been up there for 40 so you'd think it would be falling off by now, wouldn't you? We have most of it off but now have to scub it all down to get the paste off. Not fun upstairs in 90 degree heat. We're thinking about putting white beadboard part way up like we did in the foyer and painting the upper part but aren't sure yet what we're going to do. What do you think?
P.S. -Thanks, Jen for the directions on putting the pics on the blog.

August Birthdays

Happy August Birthday's and Happy Back to School!!

Mandi # (Albert)- August 18th

Lexi Christiansen- August 27th

(*I posted both of these, because I LOVE this picture of my mom and Lexi, with her new haircut by yours truly, and... Lexi is just too cute! :o)

Brian Rudd- August 30th

Darrell Odell- August 31rst

Grandma & Grandpa- Trip to the Wine Country

We just got back from a wonderful trip to the Wine County (yes, I know and no, we didn't) We stayed at a nice resort in Windsor. On Tues. we took a trip over to the coast . It was cold and windy but so worth it. The ocean and waves are all so magnificent! We parked at the top of a bluff so you could see forever until your eyes hit the fog bank way off in the distance. Went down and had a bowl of thick clam chowder which warmed us up just fine.

(Jenner)

Another day was spent in Santa Rosa going through the Charles Schulz museum. What a humble and down-to-earth man he must have been - the "real" Charlie Brown. Its quite a place. The displays show his history and how his cartoons developed over the years and how the characters of Linus, Schroeder, the little red haired girl, etc., all came to be a part of the strips. A huge black and white collage of Charlie and Lucy takes up one whole wall and when you get up close you can see it's made up entirely of black & white Peanuts comic strips. Really an interesting place.

(Me & Charlie Brown)

There's a skating rink right next door where he always had breakfast in the little cafe there and spent a lot of time. He lived in the neighborhood & was really involved with things. We went in and watched the skaters for part of the day. One little guy about 4 years old was there with his dad. He had on almost the whole gear - helmet, gloves and a red & blue hockey shirt. He just kept going around and around the rink, taking little steps and not paying attention to anyone else, just like he owned the place. So cute.

Later the big Zamboni machine came out to smooth the ice and we saw it had all the Peanuts characters painted on the side of it. I tried to get a picture of it but unfortunately I had my camera on "movie" so most of it was railings and benches because I was trying to figure out what I was doing. (My first experience with a digital camera and I deleted it.)

(Dad sitting with a bear)

Other than that we spent the next days just taking side trips along the back roads, stopping at antique shops and just enjoying our getaway. So now we're home - relaxed and getting ready for Sunday. Mom

July Birthdays

July Birthdays

Nathan #- July 2nd

Joshua C.- July 4th

Macey # - July 7th

Tyler $- July 18th

Alexander $- July 24th

Olivia # -July 27th

28 Jason R.

Joe Rudd-July 29th

*P.S. Love this picture!!

Kelsey $- July 30th

June Birthdays

I am such a horrible person. Sorry these are belated too!! I guess managing 3 blogs, and going to school- may be a little much. I will try harder- I promise!!

Belated June Birthdays

Grandma- June 15th Grandpa- June 17th

Happy Birthday Grandma & Grandpa- I was thinking about at this time last year we were all together at the Family Reunion. Fun memories!! I hope you both had wonderful birthdays! We all love and appreciate you two!! Thanks for your LEGACY!!

Sean O.- June 17th

Megan $- June 20th

Jessica Hewlett- June 29th

Update

There has been an addition to the New Arrivals Section, see below.

Also, I was hoping someone could post the due dates, I'd love to know when all the new cousins are expected to be arriving.

Love you all! Keep the babies in your prayers!
Mike & Kelsey

May Birthdays

May Birthdays

Laura $- May 3



Bonnie #- May 15

Thomas- May 16

Gariet- May 18