Try A Little Harder, Be A Little Better

Em is 15. . . . . Holy Cow!!!

2010-04-26T21:09:00.000-07:00

Wow, my baby is 15! She is leagal to go get
her driving permit. . . . but she hasn't had time to
study yet. One of these days, we will have to
take the time. . . she wants to drive so bad. I love this
picture of her. She doesn't let us take her picture
often and she is even smiling. . . . wow it does exsist. LOL.
She really does smile a lot she just doesn't let us catch it.

Twins are 11, . . . WOW!!!

2010-04-26T20:55:00.000-07:00

Taryn's cute friends!!

The twins are now 11. Wow, they have grown up

so fast. I remember bringing them home (Taryn 5

days later than Trent) and being a whole family

again. They have always been buds and are lucky to

have each other. They even say so (most of the time).

Trent is doing awesome in piano and loves baseball and

basketball. Taryn loves to dance and loves school. She is

the only one that hates school vacations!!!

Boys and Pizza!!!

Just Playing with the Camera

2010-04-26T20:49:00.000-07:00

I hate, hate, hate, having my picture taken,
but how can not get memories with my kids.

EASTER!!!

2010-04-26T20:42:00.001-07:00

Colored Eggs and Baskets
what pretty pictures they make.

Gotcha Em!!

2010-04-26T20:36:00.000-07:00

We kidnapped Emylie to get her a
new flute. She is doing so well she needed
the next step up to improve anymore!!

Awesome floutist!!

A visist with Grandma

2010-04-26T20:29:00.000-07:00

We had a fun day visiting Grandma!!

The Jazz was on. . . . or was it BYU. . . . either

way she is their number one fan!!!

Visiting Grandma on St.Paddy's Day

2010-04-26T20:24:00.000-07:00

Miranda's Cute Friends

2010-04-26T20:04:00.000-07:00

Posing with the Manquins at
Old Navy. :)

Slumber Party!

2010-03-13T18:57:00.000-08:00

Today is my sweet sweet Miranda's birthday. Even her special birthday, she is turning 13 on the 13th. She is now a teenager. She is such a beautiful young lady and with so much talent. She is an awesome dancer and is doing very well learning the violin. She is a sweet girl and is always so worried about others and wants to see them happy. She is such a good sister to all of her siblings and is always looking out for their safety and happiness. She is an awesome daughter and makes us so proud. She has high standards and never lets them waver. She has such a special spirit and is so close to our Heavenly Father. I know He also is so proud of her and who she is becoming. She loves doing girly things. . . .make up , hair and being pampered. She loves animals and little kids. (She really loves monkeys, hence our blog background :) ) Miranda we love you so much and hope you have the happiest day and year ever!!!

Our Beautiful Mountains

2010-03-05T22:42:00.000-08:00

I love love love the mountains, I also love photography. These are some of my better pictures. My husband has them as his screensaver on his computer, and some of his co-workers asked him if I was a professional. That made me feel good.

Joey's 6th Birthday 11/21/2009

2010-03-05T22:28:00.000-08:00

Is HE not the cutest guy ever!

His Darling Little Friends!!

We went to see Panyo. . . It was a hit!!

Concerts

2010-03-05T22:23:00.001-08:00

Miranda's first concert.
She is doing wonderfully, hardly ever hear a
screeeeeetch :)

2010-03-05T22:13:00.000-08:00

In the fall, Scott and I went to Vegas for an ultrasound conference. We got to stay in the Bilagio (thanks work). The hotel was sooo beautiful. We visited the lions in one of the other hotels. . . yes that is a real life lion. They were magnficent. The girls got to stay with my grandma. This I think was the highlight as they had so much fun with their great-grandma and they all with cherish the memories with her.

2010-03-05T21:57:00.000-08:00

Halloween 2009

Vampire (pretty cute one)

Robot (we had so many compliments on this costume)

One sweet little pink baby

A most beautiful witch

and a very scary spider :)

2010-03-05T21:48:00.000-08:00

Emylie's cute puppy - INDI

2010-03-05T21:42:00.000-08:00

Taryn playing softball last summer. We will be signing her up again in April for this year.

2010-03-05T21:26:00.000-08:00

Joey's Preschool Graduation -
Look at my cute little man. . . he is growing up so fast. (of course this was last May)

Getting Caught Up!!

2010-03-05T20:56:00.000-08:00

I promised a good friend that I would get caught up and stay caught up. Thank You good friend for helping realize that this is for my family and its history as much as for anything else. So I am just going to post some pictures and label them as I go. Once I get caught up, I really hope to keep going.

Dancing 2009, the girls did so good in their recital.

More 4th of July pictures

2009-07-20T19:06:00.000-07:00

4th of July

2009-07-20T18:58:00.001-07:00

Fun @ John & Mechie's!!!

Trek

2009-07-20T18:51:00.001-07:00

Before

After. . . . .

Miranda came home and showered before I could get teh after picture. :)

T ball.

2009-07-20T17:55:00.001-07:00

These kids are so funny to watch . . . . not a care in the world.

Awesome being on the same team with best bud Kort.

Baseball, Softball, and of course T ball

2009-07-20T17:33:00.000-07:00

I'm so proud of Trent. He started out the year timid and afraid to swing the bat. . . . by the end of the year he was hitting it !! Yeah!!

His team took 4th in State. . . more that anyone thought they would go in the beginning. Nailbiting games and lots of nervous parents . . . . Holy Cow!!

He got the team ball of their last game for having such a good attitude.!!!

Holy Cow

2009-07-20T17:08:00.000-07:00

Holy Cow!! I have been a bad blogger. so much to catch up on . . . . where to start????

Miranda's 6th grade graduation. . . . .

Good Friends!!

Bye Bye Elementary School!!

Extra Pictures

2009-05-03T20:59:00.000-07:00

Taryn had a sleepover for her birthday.

Taryn's softball team singing Happy Birthday to her.

Trent had a swimming party.

Best Buds!!!

Easter

2009-05-03T20:30:00.001-07:00

Easter egg hunts

Family time

Coloring eggs

beautiful flowers,

Beautiful eggs.

I love Easter time. It's a time of renewing. New flowers, new fresh weather, new baby animals and a renewed feeling of love. What a beautiful thing our Heavenly Father has given us at this time of the year to renew our feelings. To remind us of the wonderful thing that our brother Jesus Christ did for us, and that by Him resurrecting and fulfilling the requirements we can live forever with our families and with Him. Wonderful!!!

Happy Birthday Emylie

2009-05-03T20:23:00.000-07:00

I don't have a very good picture because Emylie hides when I get the camera out. I don't know why, she is a beautiful girl. I can't believe she is 14. I still remember the day she screamed the whole way home fromt he hospital ( she hated her carseat). She is turning into such a wonderful young lady. She know what she wants and doesn't let anything stop her. She also has decided what she wants her standards to be and doesnt' back down. I know her Heavenly Father is proud of her for this, as I am.

She is a good big sister and takes care of her siblings lovingly although there is a lot of teasing too. I know she has their best interest at heart and want to help them be the best they can.
I am proud of her and love her so much.

Scott and I are so lucky and blessed to have all these sweet spirits in our home.

Happy Birthday

2009-05-03T20:02:00.000-07:00

I have been terrible at keeping up on the blog. Bad mom, Bad mom.

The twins celebrated their 10th birthday on April 13. I can not believe they are 10. We just had a couple in our ward have twins that are about 3 months old now, I remember our twins being that little like it was yesturday. The time has gone so fast.

Taryn is such a cutie. She was so quiet and so shy for the first 2/3 of her life, but the last couple years she has really come out of her shell. She is such a good girl and so pleasant to be around. She loves to laugh and has the cutest dimples. She also loves to dance, jumprobe and about anything there is to do outside. She's my little bug, loves to catch bugs, critters, and all sorts of things. Happy Birthday Taryn!!!!

Trent is our all around boy, loves sports, music, and video games. He loves adventure. He is now playing baseball and is likeing it so far. He loves to learn and is always telling us random trivia things and what he is learning. He fascinated with Science!!

Baseball Tryouts

2009-04-02T09:55:00.001-07:00

Trent will be playing for the Razorback. He hasn't played for a couple fo years, but really wanted to try again. Here's to a fun season!!!!!

Ward Skating Party

2009-04-02T09:42:00.000-07:00

Our Ward Skating Party. Everybody had a blast, whether skating or just watching.

Joey's first try at skates.

After a tumble

Hokey Pokey anyone??

2009-03-26T14:05:00.000-07:00

I don't have a recent picture of Scott, but today is our 15th anniversary. I can't believe the time has come and gone so fast. I think of our dating time and it seems likes just yesturday, then I look at our beautiful family we have created together and just get mystified at how lucky and blessed I am. When I was dating and not finding anyone to marry at the age of 20, 22 etc. I thought I would be an old sphinster woman. My patriarchal blessing kept coming to mind that in the Lord's timetable things would happen. I am truely happy that the Lord had his time table and had is hand in having Scott and I meet. I am so blessed to have him and to have my 5 beautiful wonderful children. I don't know how I allow myself to get sad about things or frustrated with things when I have got such a wonderful blessing to be with me for eternity. Thank You Scott for loving me. Thank you Heavenly Father for giving me Scott and our wonderful family.

Before and After

2009-03-16T19:15:00.001-07:00

Before . . . . . Shaggy Dog.

After . . . . Cutest Little Dog in the World.

Thanks Shauna, you do such an awesome job!!!

Taryn's Chorus

2009-03-16T19:06:00.001-07:00

Taryn is in the Manila Magic Chorus at school. She loves to sing and I love to see her dimples when she smiles. Their director is such a neat lady and teaches them harmony, history and some pretty difficult songs. We love you Tayrn and are so glad you are taking a talent that Heavenly Father gave you and making it better.

A Day at the Park

2009-03-16T18:41:00.000-07:00

On your mark . . . . . .

Get Set . . . .

GO!!!!

Tight Squeeze!

A Kiss Makes it All Worth It!!

Birthday Girl

2009-03-13T21:38:00.000-07:00

My sweet Mirand is turned 12 today. I can't believe how fast time is going and how fast she is growing up. She is turning into such a sweet young lady and I'm so proud of her. She stands up for what she believes in and is a strong person. She is also a peace maker and often will give up her own things, whether time or possesions to make others happy. She is a great sister and even a better daughter. I know Heavenly Father is proud of her too and loves who she is becoming. Happy Birthday our little Sunshine Tigger.

Draper Temple

2009-02-24T15:04:00.001-08:00

I need to be a better blogger. But I did want to post about going to the Draper Temple openhouse. It was such a fun experience with the kids. We met in a chapel at a nearby church where they showed us a short video with a broad explanation of what the Temple is about and how special they are. I really felt the Prophet's testimony and my spirit grew. I have blogged earlier about my dear Aunt Paula and how special she is to me. She is now on the other side with my beloved brother Jesus and our Heavenly Father. I felt her near me yesturday and know that she is o.k. Her Mom (my grandma) was also very close to me and I was so excited to feel them be with us. I am so blessed to be in this gospel and to be able to have these wonderful experiences that help me get through day to day trials. I know I am not alone and that there are many guardian angels watching out for me and helping me find my way back home. We stood together as a family in one of the sealing rooms where there are mirrors positioned so that we could see ourselves going on forever and ever. It was a beautiful sight and to know that we can be together eternally is priceless. I am very grateful for yesturday!!!

Sketch

2009-01-27T10:46:00.000-08:00

My kids got sketched on facebook, I thought it turned our real cute.

2009-01-22T09:41:00.000-08:00

This is a couple days late, but I want to wish my little sis a very Happy Birthday. My mom and I took her out last night for a girls night out. We went to Ruby River for dinner (yummo) and then to Bridewars. It was such a cute movie and Tanya thought it was funny when I cried.

I remember when we were teens, mom would take us to the mall and we would end up in Halmark laughing at the funny cards. We would get giggling at the stupidest things.

Tanya - Happy Birthday -- you truely are the best sister anyone could ever have!! I truely mean that. . . . you are such a blessing to me and I love you very much!!!

More New Year Pictures.

2009-01-11T14:22:00.000-08:00

New Years Morning.

On the way home.

FIREWORKS!!!

Taryn's little poodle.

Happy New Years

2009-01-11T14:06:00.000-08:00

I know this is kind of late but we have had the flu bug sickies around here. Here are some fun pictures from New years Eve. We went to First Night down at Provo Towne Mall.

Emylie and her Dragon - look close you'll figure it out.

Miranda loves Monkeys!!

Brothers sword fighting. . .

Joey loved his sword. . . for the 30 minutes
before it popped. Trent being a good big brother
gave him his.

Trent was the only one that wanted pictures with
Star Wars. . . . I should have had Scott get in there!!

Cats in the Tree

2008-12-28T21:07:00.000-08:00

Our Christmas tree went undecorated during most of the season. I'll give you a hint . . . . . .

2008-12-28T20:06:00.000-08:00

The kids have been having fun in the snow. Friday, Scott took them sledding while I was home with the stomach flu. Saturday, I took them sledding while Scott was home with the stomach flu. Today we went out and made this in our front yard. . . . . .

It's a snowbear. It was supposed to be a snowman but the head broke as we were putting it up and it ended up looking more like a bear. I love bears so it worked out good. It's over 6 feet tall!!!

2008-12-28T19:56:00.000-08:00

We hope everyone had a terrific Chirstmas. We spent a wonderful morning at home opening and play with gifts. Then we traveled to my parents house and had a yummo dinner and opened and played some more. We had such a wonderful Christmas!!! It's hard to believe that a month ago we didn't know how it was going to happen. So grateful for parents and friends who helped out soooooo much!! We Love You!!!!!

I love Christmas but hate the week after, such a let down after a month of planning and organizing and giving. We really need to look all year round on how to serve others. This is one of my goals this next year.

Hope you all have a Wonderful New Years!!!!!

I can't get my pictures to download so I will have to add those later.

My baby is five.

2008-11-23T18:32:00.001-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY!!!!!!!!!!!

Joey turned 5 on the 21st. I can't believe my baby is 5. I don't know what I will do when he is school. He is my little buddy and goes everywhere with me. He is such a funny little kid and always keeps us laughing. He is always willing for hugs.

He loved the Wall-E movie, so we gave him a Wall-E party. Here is a picture of our Wall-E parade.

Happy Birthday Son!!!! We all love you soooo much!!

More Pictures.

2008-11-01T17:09:00.000-07:00

New pictures of furbabies.

Emylie loved this car.

Day of Fun at Grandpa's Work.

2008-11-01T17:00:00.000-07:00

A while ago we had a fun day at Grandpa's work. Here are just some fun pictures of the kids.

Halloween Fun

2008-11-01T16:50:00.001-07:00

We started with pumkins and ended up with . . . . .

Trent's a Hero

2008-11-01T16:43:00.000-07:00

The kids have a Stand and Shout assembly at the end of every month. Here they award a kid out of every class that has done something exceptional during the month. This month Trent got the "Hero" award. One of the kids in his class was cold and didn't have a coat. Trent had on a sweatshirt and a hoodie jacket, so he gave the kid his hoodie to wear during recess. His teacher noticed this and put Trent up for the award. Trent has always looked out for others and this makes me so proud of him.

Preshool

2008-11-01T16:40:00.000-07:00

I'm going to try to catch up with some pictures. This is Joey's first day of Preschool. . . . . he didn't want me to walk him into class. "I can go all by myself". Oh my baby boy!

Long Time No See

2008-10-21T09:30:00.000-07:00

I haven't been a very good blogger lately. We had some illnesses hit our home that have taken up a lot of time. We are all on the mend now and hopefully getting back to a "normal" schedule. I do want to Thank all my family and friends that have helped us out sooooo much during this time!!! We are very blessed to live where we do and have such wonderful neighbors and loved ones around us.

Tag

2008-09-14T12:49:00.000-07:00

I've been Tagged.

My 3 joys:
1. My family
2. My furbabies
3. My friends

My 3 Fears:
1. Being left alone
2. Snakes
3. Not doing enough to prepare my kids for their life.

My3 Goals
1. To get my house in order
2. To keep my house in order
3. To lose weight and be healthier.

Current obsessions
Cleaning my house
Stamps - card making

Regrets-
Not having more self esteem as a teenager and young adult.

Facts -
I need to try harder to be a better person.

I'm tagging . . . Jennifer, Tanya, and Kathy.

Snow???

2008-09-01T17:13:00.000-07:00

September 1st and we have snow!!!!! (in the mountains)

Other Mom's Birthday

2008-08-25T07:04:00.000-07:00

Mom Susans birthday was yesturday. I don't have a current picture to post but I wanted to tell her how much we love her and wish she were closer to us. We don't get to see her very often. Susan we all wish you a wonderful year full of happiness and peace!!

Mom's Birthday

2008-08-22T11:07:00.000-07:00

One more post to be caught up. My mom's birthday. This is one outstanding lady. She is so unselfish and gives and gives and gives. I wish I could tell her how much I appreciate all that she does. WE LOVE YOU MOM and GRANDMA!!!!!

Great Friends

2008-08-21T18:03:00.000-07:00

front: me and Gwen
back: Barb, Brandi, and Nancy

We are all saying "Hi" to Miss I
who was on a bowling leaque, thus,
the sign language "i".

I have some great friends that I have met online, through a stamping site. I was lucky to be able to meet some of them and spend and evening with them. They all (even those who I have not met yet) have become very special people to me.

Paula and Missi's B-day Party

2008-08-21T18:00:00.001-07:00

We had so much fun at this party. Lots of pictures, food and fun.

David's Fairwell

2008-08-21T17:56:00.000-07:00

David is now in Madrid Spain at the MTC. I'm a little late getting this posted. I'm so proud of David, out of anyone who has an excuse to not go on mission; it would be him. . . . . . and now he out serving the Lord.

A few more pictures . . . .

2008-08-21T17:48:00.001-07:00

Emylie gets a hand at driving

Grandpa is always helping

Family Fishing Fun

2008-08-21T17:31:00.001-07:00

We had a wonderful time fishing with our family a couple of weeks ago. I love the outdoors and just everyone being themselves.

more pictures

2008-07-13T16:22:00.000-07:00

10 year anniversary

2008-07-13T16:00:00.000-07:00

Last night we celebrated the 10 year anniversary of our Stake. We had picnics, games, facepainting, live entertainment and fireworks. Soooo much fun!!!!!!

Don't take my picture!!!

Oh, the flash is bright!!!!

Taryn being silly.

This picture is not upside down;
Joey is!!!

Trent helps with candy cannon.

Joey's last game

2008-07-13T15:37:00.000-07:00

Joey was so cute at his last T-ball game. He was so excited to get his medal. When we got home he had to call is Aunt Tanya to tell her that he had go a medal. He also said that all this kids got one cause they all "winned". It was so cute.

Fourth of July

2008-07-05T14:59:00.000-07:00

Happy Fourth of July

We took the kids to see "Wall.E" which was such a cute show. I never thought I would feel sorry for a cockroach. We then had a BBQ and went to the fireworks. Of course, I forgot my camera!!!

Our fire department put on a fireworks show and did such an outstanding job. It was such a fun day!!!!!

I hope everyone else had a good day too. I'm so thankful for our freedom and for all those families who are separted right now and in the past to make that possible.

A Night at Home

2008-07-05T14:53:00.000-07:00

These pictures will mean nothing to anyone but me. The other night we all were just hanging out together and it was fun to watch everyone. Emylie and Miranda were helping each other with a craft project, Trent and Taryn were playing a game, and Joey was throwing an airplane everywhere. It was fun to just sit a watch everyone.

Strawberry Days Parade

2008-06-22T20:04:00.000-07:00

Our town celebrates Strawberry Days every summer. It's a part of Pleasant Grove History. Here are some fun pictures from the parade. We always go with Tanya's family and the Wilkinson's. It's a fun time spent with family.

Furbaby update

2008-06-16T13:05:00.000-07:00

Our poor Tobey had to have a weed removed from here eye. He has to keep the cone on for a few days so he doesn' scratch at his eyes.

New kitty to the fold. Crissi is Miranda's new cat. She got her because Daisy her hampster died, so Crissi is a renewed B-day present. She is very cute and sweet.

Crusso is getting bigger and is still quite a trouble maker, but in a fun way.

More fun pictures in the canyon.

2008-06-16T12:56:00.000-07:00

A Fun Day in the Canyon

2008-06-16T12:34:00.000-07:00

We had such a fun day in the canyon to celebrate Father's Day. I have a most wonderful Dad, who I love so much. He has always been there for me and for my family and I appreciate him so much. He has made such an influence in my life, my husaband's life, and my children's lives. Thank You Dad for everything.

There is another very special Dad in my life, and that is my husband. He is such a good husband to me and a wonder father to my children. He loves to hear them laugh, and to see them play and have fun together. Sometimes I have to remind him that he is not one of them. Thank You Scott for loving me and giving us such a beautiful family, who I will always treasure.

Piano Recital

2008-06-09T11:21:00.000-07:00

Emylie did a beautiful job in her piano recital. She plaly Fur Elise.

Joey play T-ball

2008-06-09T10:50:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I hit the ball!!

Putting grass on head at 2nd.

Running Home!

It is soo fun watching these kids!!!!!!!!!

Future Scientist

2008-06-09T10:43:00.000-07:00

O.K. I need to get caught up on a few things. About 2 days after school got out, Trent came to me and said "oh, here I got this from school." I couldn't believe it, it was a certificate from the State Core testing. He placed in the top 10 percent in the state of Utah in Science. I am so proud of him. He didn't really understand how neat it was. Good Job Buddy!!!

Silver Scholar Award

2008-05-28T15:01:00.000-07:00

I'm so proud of Emylie!!!! She adjusted to Jr. High so well. She has been on the Honor Roll all year. The last 3 quarters she was on the High Honor Roll. She also received Outstanding in all of her classes in citizenship, which to me is just as important as her good grades. Good job Em, dad and I are so very proud of you!!!

Dance Festival

2008-05-28T14:46:00.000-07:00

Today was the kids Dance Festival at School. I love this activity, it's so fun to watch the kids perform. They are always so proud of themselves. They have all done real well this year and I'm proud of each and everyone of them. I'm truely lucky to be the mom of such wonderful children!!!!!

Hope of America

2008-05-01T08:30:00.000-07:00

Miranda was involved in Hope of America on the 29th. I love going to this. I really is quite awesome how they can pull 6000+ students from different school and pull this all off. I really left with such an appreciation of our country, those fighting for our safety, and those who came before making this country such a beautiful place to live. I'm really going to try and not take my freedom and this beautiful place we live for granted, but cherish it.

Pinewood Derby

2008-05-01T08:27:00.000-07:00

We have a second place winner!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trent and his car (the phantom) won second place in the scouts pinewood derby. Scott says he really should have one first. I don't know who gets more excited at these things . . . the boys or the dads. lol.

Furbaby pictures

2008-04-25T20:25:00.001-07:00

HERE'S. . . . . . . CRUSSO

Sad Times/Happy Times

2008-04-25T10:02:00.000-07:00

On Weds. day we had a very sad day. We lost our cute little new furbaby. She decided to go back and live in Heaven. She was very sick and we did all we could, but in the end she was just too tiny to fight any longer. Emylie of course was very heart broken as were the rest of us. I know this might sound funny because she was a kitty, but she really did have such a sweet little spirit in her that touched all of us and we will miss her.

On Thursday, we went to buy one of Emy's friends a birthday present. As we passed Animal Ark, Emy asked if we could just go look. She said she didn't want to buy a new kitten yet but wanted to go look. Well, she fell in love and we took a new kitty home. His name is "Crusso" and is very adorable. He is strong and very active, but love to cuddle and purr too. I will post picutres a little later.

2008-04-19T22:34:00.000-07:00

I've been Tagged
A. Attached or Single -Attached for 14 years!
B. Best Friend(s)- My husband, Scott.
C. Cake or Pie- Definitely Pie, Apple alamode or Fresh Strawberry.
D. Day of Choice- Any day that I get to spend most of it with my kids.
E. Essential Item- Crushed Ice - I'm hooked.
F. Flavor of Ice Cream- Burnt Almond Fudge
G. Gummy Bears or Worms-Bears.
H. Hometown- Good ole Pleasant Grove.
I. Indulgences- Long hot baths and Doves dark chocolate.
J. January or July- July.
K. Kids- 5 total. 3 beautiful girls and 2 splendid boys.
L. Last movie I saw in theatre- 21- just tonight infact.
M. Music(favorite)-This is a hard one, depends on my mood and what I'm doing. I like country in the car, soundtracks when I'm cleaning, and top 40 the rest of the time.
N. Number of siblings-2, one sister and one brother.
O. Orange or Apples- Oranges
P. Phobias or Fears-Snakes and being left alone (for a long period of time).
Q. Quote- One from one of my Grandma's stories, "It takes a heap o' livin in a house t' make it home" and one from a joyschool song - "Snuggle me warm"
R. Reason to smile-My childrens laughter, spring rain, and my friends.
S. Spring or Summer? Spring!!
T. Tag 4-All my misfit friends!!!
U. Unknown fact about me-This is hard, I'm pretty boring. In high school, I won compititions in Shorthand.
V. Vegetarian or oppressor of Animals- I'm not a vegetarian!!(Ditto Tanya)
W. Worst Habit- Picking my nails.
X-rays or Ultrasounds- Ultrasound (imagine that since that is my occupation)
Y. Your favorite Food- Salmon and Shrimp.
Z. Zodiac- Gemini.

2008-04-18T14:07:00.000-07:00

Today is Emylie's afficial birhtday. Happy 13th. She set her cell phone for 2:13 pm (the time she was born) so she would know exactly when she was 13. She is so sweet and is such a good big sister. She is very responsible and dedicated to what she believes in. She loves all kinds of animals and has a passion for nature. She is also a good poet and loves to write stories. She also is a very good student, she on the high honor roll and has outstanding citizenship in all of her classes. Scott and I are so proud of the beautiful you lady she is becoming.

More Birthdays

2008-04-12T21:02:00.000-07:00

More birthdays today. Our twins Trent and Taryn are turning 9 tomorrow, Apr. 13. We celebrated today with friend partys. We did one together with a survivor theme. They played relay type games and had a water gun fight, thankfully it was nice weather. Our twins make our life full of fun. Not everyone can say they have twins. It's amazing how many people ask us if they are identicle. Just look at their pictures and you can figure out the answer . . . let alone they are boy and girl. (hee hee) HAPPY BIRHTDAY TWINS - - WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

Birthday Surprise

2008-04-11T19:58:00.000-07:00

Tonight Emylie is having her slumber party. Her birthday is on the 18th, but since that is over spring break and all her friends will be on vacation; she decided to have her party tonight. Emylie has been begging for a kitten for a long time. We have told her we didn't think we could do one with our dog Tobey. Well, about 4 weeks ago, we decided we would let her have one. We didn't tell her though, we wanted to surprise her. We've kept it a secret and tonight she got her kitty. She said she figured it out this afternoon. She is so happy and very excited. She named her kitty "April". !!!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMYLIE - WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

2008-04-11T13:27:00.001-07:00

It has been a while and life has been crazy. I missed telling my nephew Kameron - - HAPPY BIRTHDAY - BIG 13. I don't have a picture or I would post it. He is a very handsome young man with a good head on his shoulders!!!!

2008-03-26T18:16:00.000-07:00

Fourteen years ago today I married my best friend, and we have become even better friends since. We have had our ups and downs but mostly ups. I'm so grateful for Scott and all he puts up from me. I remember the date where I started falling for him. It was a trip up the canyon on a Sunday afternoon. It was kind of a last minute thing and all we had in our apartments were mac and cheese and pumpkin choc. chip muffins. So that's what we ate. I was just getting over a very bad relationship and was just ready to take care of myself. I'm so glad that I put down my wall and let him get to know me. I'm so glad that he is my eternal companion. He is also the father of my precious children who are my world. I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for giving my greatest blessing which is my eternal family.

2008-03-23T07:51:00.000-07:00

Just want to do a short post to wish everyone a HAPPY EASTER . It's wierd to have Easter and St. Patricks Day all in the same week. We are thankful for our brother Jesus Christ and all he did for us and continues to do for us on a daily basis. I'm so grateful that he has given me the opportunity to have my family with for eternity. My family is my life, and I would be lost with out them.

Happy Dance

2008-03-22T10:05:00.000-07:00

We are all doing a Happy Dance weekend. Scott got a job. We have been out of work for about 5 months. I'm thrilled not only to have a job, but one that he is going to love. He will be working for Generations, which is a company that does genealogy. Anyone that knows Scott knows that he has a real passion for genealogy. He will love going to work each day. We have had so many blessings while he has been out of work and would like to Thank all our friends and family for all their support and love. Especially we want to Thank our Heavenly Father for helping us get through this time.

Since I am not yet used to doing this blogging thing, I have forgot to wish some people HAPPY BIRTHDAY to KOY, GRANDMA CONNIE, CHELSEY AND KADEN. I wish I had pictures of all of you to post, but just know that we love you all and wish you the best of years.

Birthday Girl

2008-03-13T09:07:00.001-07:00

Today is our sweet Miranda's birthday. She is turning 11. I can't believe how fast the time has gone. She is the peacemaker of our family. She often gives up things of her own to make others happy. She if very tender hearted and does not like to see others unhappy. She is a very beautiful girl and is almost always wearing a smile, hence her nickname; Sunshine. She came into this world smiling and we started calling her sunshine as a baby. We also called her tigger, she used to scoot or bounce on her bottom to get places and even now when she runs she spends more energy going up and down than forward. Scott and I are very proud of her and the lovely young lady she is becoming. We are so blessed to have her in our family and thank our Heavenly Father so much for letting her be a part of our lives.

Furbabies

2008-03-08T20:58:00.000-08:00

Today I want to introduce our furbabies since they too are a part of our family. Our cute little shiz-tsu is named Tobey and our (Emylie's) teddy bear hamster is Jasper.

2008-03-07T18:26:00.000-08:00

I forgot to mention earlier that I also wanted to do this so my Mother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law who live far away from us can keep up on our lives.

2008-03-07T13:19:00.000-08:00

March 7;

This is my first time blogging, and I don't know quite what to say. I have read others blogs and find it fun to follow friends lives, and hope to have fun sharing ours too. I need to tell my nephew Keegan HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I'm excited to have this going and look forward to sharing our special times.