The Richardson's

Brandy and Eric's Wedding

2008-09-21T07:22:00.000-07:00

The Brandy and Eric Golf Tournament

Brandy and Eric's Wedding

Tommy's Farewell

2008-07-15T07:45:00.000-07:00

Holly Morris and Fox5 at Mountainside

2008-07-13T19:14:00.000-07:00

Click here to see the Clips

(This link will take you to the cover story... the links to the video's are below the photo on the page)

Brandy and Eric's Wedding Shower

2008-06-29T14:36:00.001-07:00

Festival of Colors

2008-03-30T23:29:00.000-07:00

Hi Family,
Well life goes on and I'm making tons of memories here at school. This past weekend I had the opportunity to go to the Festival of Colors at a Krishna Buddhist Temple. There was cultural music and dancing and then came the fun part. Everyone bought packets of this colored chalk in lots of colors and when they lit the fire alone the side of the temple we all let loose. Everyone threw their colors up in the air and at each other, it was so fun. The colors filled the sky, you couldn't even see the sun, it was mayhem, but so fun. After all the colors were done we crowd surfed and danced around to a little beat, anyways it was a great cultural experience and here are some pics.

Headed to Japan!

2008-03-13T11:57:00.000-07:00

Hi Family!
I am sure most of you know but I received my mission call on Wednesday, March 12. I had the amazing opportunity of driving to Lehi and opening it with Drew. I have been called to serve in the Japan Fukuoka Mission and I leave on July 16th. Opening my call was one of the best experiences of my life, the spirit was so strong. I cannot express my emotions and the joy I feel towards my call. I cannot wait to serve the people of Japan.

My Adventures in the Southwest

2008-01-21T19:30:00.000-08:00

Hi family,
So I spent 5 days in St. George. I stayed with the Tuscanos, we went to Vegas for a day, Zion National Park for a hike, and all over the place just to enjoy some time off school, here are some pics of my trip.

The Day After Christmas

2007-12-26T20:42:00.000-08:00

After a WONDERFUL holiday with friends and family, Joe and I took the puppy to the vet for the good old "Snipperooni"!! He went into the vet with tail wagging and kisses for all of the nurses! He was so proud to weigh in at a whopping 23.8 pounds!

The vet called me at about 2pm to let me know that everything went well! They successfully took his manhood, along with a dewclaw, and he would be ready to come home this evening. Then, she went on to tell me that he still has a baby tooth (a true Mcfatridge... losing teeth late!), that another tooth had cracked (no more ice cubes or rawhides!), and that he has to take it easy.

She's trying not to giggle as she tells me all of this and then comes the kicker... she proceeded to tell me that sometimes the anesthesia makes puppies sick and they often throw up a little bit... but usually its not much of a worry. Except in our case... when the put our pup on the operating table, he started to yak... and yak... and yak. After any food that was in him came out, he yaked a little more... and out came a pair of panties! A Red Thong. Whole.

Yep; the damn dog swallowed my only sexy unders... which are not so secret anymore!

She cautioned me that usually they have to do a whole surgery to get "foreign objects" out of puppies bellies, so really, he saved me some cash!

At 5pm, thoroughly mortified, we picked up our little patient... who looks like he's been through the ringer....

Moral of the story: Make sure you thoroughly clean when preparing for family to visit... don't just throw everything on the floor into a closet... and don't assume that the dog won't escape from the kitchen when you leave him all afternoon!

Merry Christmas!!

P.S. Click below to see our Christmas Photos

Christmas 07

Brandy and Eric are Engaged!!

2007-12-17T11:50:00.000-08:00

This past Saturday morning, Eric got down on one knee and proposed to Brandy right in front of the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Plaza in New York City!

Congrats Brandy and Eric!!

Preparing for the holidays

2007-12-05T13:52:00.000-08:00

So far the holidays have been wonderful, except we missed Pat and Drew terribly. The Thanksgiving craft project took place on the deck this year due to the mild weather, and dinner was a hit. We are busy shopping, decorating, writing the family poem and making menus. Life is good!

Support the Troops!

2007-11-15T08:08:00.000-08:00

My cousin JD is finally on his way home from his tour in Iraq!! He'll be home in Alaska in a week or so... so I won't get to see him, but I'm just so excited for his wife and our family... having everyone together again... it's just makes Thanksgiving so much better (having something so HUGE to be Thankful for)!!

That's all... I'm just jumping through my skin excited... just please keep in (and all troops!) in your prayers for a safe trip back to US Soil!

~~Rory~~

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If you want to send a soldier some holiday cheer.... When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:

A Recovering American soldier/airman/sailor/marine

c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 Georgia Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20307-5001

Here's to keeping your neighborhood dementor-free on Mischief Night!

2007-10-30T12:43:00.001-07:00

Butler's Orchard with the Kids

2007-10-17T18:32:00.000-07:00

Madeline got her pony ride...

Maura's beautiful smile...

Will took on the Corn Maze...

Isaac took in the sights from his stroller...

Happy Halloween!

Missionary Sighting!!

2007-10-12T09:14:00.001-07:00

Lane's Island -- Vinalhaven

2007-10-08T08:53:00.000-07:00

The Crew

Lane's Island Love ;)

B and Mom on the Rocks

Rory & Joe

To View The Entire Album, Click Photo Below!

Vinalhaven 2

Vinalhaven

2007-10-03T11:19:00.000-07:00

I've started to upload some of the photos from our getaway to Vinalhaven last week! Click the photo below to get to the entire album!

Vinalhaven

Here are some favorites from the album...

I love this one of Nancy and Linda on the rocks!

Eric's First Lobster!

The Lobster Pup!

Wiffleball

Saying goodbye at the ferry!

Adios!

2007-09-30T10:19:00.001-07:00

Here are some pics from BYU!

2007-09-30T10:19:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics from BYU!

The Newest Richardson Puppy

2007-09-22T18:07:00.000-07:00

After 2 years of marriage, we finally decided to add to our family... by adding a puppy! Joe found him online and we drove to NJ to get him today! He's a ten week-old Puggle (Pug & Beagle Mix) and is just about the sweetest ever! We named him Sirius after Rory's favorite Harry Potter character Sirius Black! Here he is!

He loves giving kisses!!

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Hey Joe, pay attention to me!!

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Click the photo below to go to the whole photo album!

SIRIUS!

My Experience So Far

2007-09-19T13:30:00.000-07:00

My Beloved Family,
Sorry about the lack of pictures from my time here at BYU so far, for some reason I always forget to bring my camera places, I'll work on it for sure. BYU has been great so far, the people are nice, the classes are interesting (for the most part) and I'm happy. I wish you all could have the experiences I'm having here. This truely is the perfect place for me, not only am I recieving a great education, but this is the best place in the world for spiritual progression, and thats is why I really came here. The mix of church and school might not be everyones cup of tea, but it certianly is mine (not that I'm allowed to drink tea). When the hours change on campus the bell tower plays Come Come Ye Saints, and there is just something about having your Family Life teacher bear his testimony to the point where the spirit is tangible that warms my heart. But the highlight of my experience so far was yesterday at devotional. The Prophet Gordon B. Hinckley came to BYU to share a message with us. The doors for the devotional opened at 9:15 but I couldnt sleep I was so excited, so at 7:15 I headed over. There were already about a hundred people in line, so I joined them, and it was completly worth it. The Marriott Center was filled to the brim, over 20,000 people, and i was just 10 rows up. When he walked into the room everyone went dead silent and stood up, an immediate reverance joined us. There were many times throughout the next hour that I felt all the hairs on my body stand up, I could not have been happier. President Hinckley just blew me away. He truely is the most powerful man in the world, and yet he is gentle, meek, humble, and funny. There is just a purity and an aura about him, and I am so grateful for the oppurtunity I had to be there. He spoke on the 13th article of faith which states, "We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men etc." If you havent read this in many years, which Im sure most of you havent, I encourage you to give it a look and some thought. There truely is a higher and happier way of living, I think that is what this scripture is all about. I am still Tommy, but I'm much improved, in speaking to my siblings, I hope we can get to a point where our friendships really flourish, and a greater respect is earned. I know I will always be the youngest, but I hope we can gain from eachothers experiences and advice. I love you all and pray for you daily.

Thomas Stephen Richardson

Happy Birthday September Babies!

2007-09-19T06:11:00.000-07:00

Joey - September 1

Brandy - September 11

Eric - September 11 (Same day as Brandy)

Granddad - September 20

Happy 78th Birthday!!

Granddad's 78th Birthday Party at the Ranch

2007-09-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

Andrew's Farewell

2007-09-16T10:41:00.001-07:00

American Idol Live!

2007-09-10T08:02:00.000-07:00

Winding Down in Hawaii

2007-08-12T16:50:00.000-07:00

We'll my time here is almost over, Ive made some awesome memories, my friends are great, and ive got tons of stories, here are a few more pics

Skydive Hawaii!

2007-08-10T23:52:00.000-07:00

Family, this was the tightest thing Ive ever done, my adreneline was pumping so hard my hands were tingling haha. Theres probably no better feelin than free-falling for 50 seconds straight.

2007-08-01T21:06:00.000-07:00

It was a very emotional day for the Richardsons. Drew entered the MTC, lots of tears from Mom and Dad, but tears of happiness. Thanks to everyone who shared in wishing Drew farewell.

Farewell Andrew!

2007-07-31T05:23:00.001-07:00

Nancy's shirt just says it all.... We'll miss you Andrew!

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While Nancy wasn't looking, Granddad threw on a harness and decided to do the wire bridge and zip line! Thank goodness Kev was there to document it all on film! :)

The McFatridge's Invade Mountainside! ;)

2007-07-30T09:58:00.000-07:00

Among the many great memories made this weekend, watching friends and family on the ropes course was definitely a highlight! Here's a "McFatridge Memory" for you to enjoy...

Laurel is on the left, Allison on the right, and video is courtesy of Kip and his camera phone! :)

I can't wait to see everyone's photos and hear about everyone's favorite moments from this weekend!

My Summer Continues

2007-07-25T14:29:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, looks like you are having a great time with the new boat, sorry I'm missing it. I know so much is happening at home now, with drews party and farewell and all, I hope you know I'm there in heart. As for me, things are going pretty well. I have really made a great group of guy friends, I know that will make mom happy. There really arn't that many cool girls here, but my guy friends are awesome. I love going to a church school, its so much easier to be yourself when people around have the same standards as you. I have seen some amazing things here, I wish you all could visit. Anyways, my classes are getting tougher, I truthfully cannot understand a single concept in Biology, so pray for me that I pass it. Ill be home in less than a month, I love you all.

Deep Creek July 21-22

2007-07-24T06:21:00.000-07:00

These are unedited as I wanted to get them up here as soon as possible!

We're Buying a House!!

2007-07-19T19:13:00.000-07:00

Rory and Joe are buying a townhouse!! :)

Shira emailed us this townhouse last Wednesday... we went to take a look at it on Thursday... Nancy and Drew gave us their seal of approval on Sunday after they saw it... we talked to the mortgage guy on Monday... put in an offer at 8:30 tonight... and they accepted our offer at 9:30!!

It's a huge step, but we're excited (not as excited as you all are to help us move at the end of August! ;) ) and wanted to share with you all!

Here are some pics, but I think you'll all need to see it in person (especially since now we'll have space for people to stay)!! ;)

http://www.crrealty.net/Nav.aspx/Page=Http://www.visualtour.com%2fshownp.asp%3fT%3d1111919

Deep Creek!!

2007-07-15T19:54:00.000-07:00

A day of fishing

2007-07-13T18:05:00.000-07:00

Bethany Beach vacation

2007-07-13T07:20:00.000-07:00

Our vacation in Bethany Beach has come to a close. Joe and Drew visited this week and we had a great time. One of the trips highlights was spending time with our friends the Clipps. We spent Thursday on the Clipp-so, where we fished and we all caught a flounder. What fun!

Family Night

2007-07-11T07:45:00.001-07:00

I know I'm way behind on this one, but wanted to post the photos that I have from family dinner a few weeks ago!

Latest Adventure

2007-07-07T21:36:00.000-07:00

Hey family, just wanted to update you on my latest adventure. Its called Crouching Tiger Ridge, and it was one of the best experiences Ive ever had, here are some pics.

2007-07-05T13:05:00.000-07:00

Here are some more pics by request

Hey fam

2007-07-05T03:19:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,
Just keeping everybody updated on the happenings from the pacific. Ive been in class for about a week and half, doing pretty well so far I think, get my first test back on friday so cross your fingers for me. Ive made a great group of friends who Im hanging out with just about everyday. On July 3rd we all went down to Waikiki for the night, we ate, went to a club, stayed up late, chilled. Then the next moring Pat and Tristians friend Kristen took me out surfing for the first time and it was awesome. I got up on my first try and was catching waves on my own by the end of the lesson, it was sick. I havent been homesick at all but I do miss home. I havent had a slurpee since Ive been here so my body is going through withdrawls, Ive been craving a big crab feast, so we gotta do that when I get home. Hopefully I find time to talk to all of you on the phone soon, love you. PS, Ive been putting tons of pics up on facebook, so check them out if you wanna see what my summer looks like.

Bethany Beach

2007-07-02T18:24:00.000-07:00

Two weeks in Bethany Beach!! Hooray. I am here with Daddy, Linda, Rick, Heather, Will and Maura.
Jody and her gang are right down the street too. We are having a great time. The kids have settled into quite the routine which includes mornings on the beach, rest time after lunch and a walk into town for ice cream. Thank goodness for our wonderful family. Looking forward to time with Brandy and Eric this weekend and Drew and Joe next week.

Family Photos

2007-06-15T06:52:00.001-07:00

Below is just a sampling of the many fabulous photos that Serena took! To access all of the photos from the day, please go to...

http://picasaweb.google.com/RoryElizabeth/FamilyPhotosMay07

More Family Pictures

2007-06-14T18:31:00.001-07:00

Recent Family Photos

2007-06-14T18:21:00.001-07:00

Hillarious Pic

2007-06-12T18:59:00.000-07:00

Dad looks like Marc Antony or someone in this pic. "Staff of Bar-T summer camps, lend me your ears." Doubt it would have had the same effect with a cast on his hand.

Graduation

2007-06-12T18:45:00.001-07:00

Here are some pictures from Tommy's graduation lunch. Enjoy.

First Post

2007-06-12T18:17:00.000-07:00

Ok everyone, this is actually Joe not mom. Not that she doesn't have the technical acumen to put together a blog, but rather that i needed something to do to get my mind off camp for a few minutes. I'm gonna work on this every once in a while and i hope Dad, Mom, and my lovely siblings will be able to post as well. With Drew going on his mission, Tommy going to Hawaii then Utah, and Pat back to school, it might be a nice way to stay together. Anyways, we'll see how it goes.