The Bates

Lake Powell

2011-06-15T20:46:00.000-07:00

This last weekend Tim & I had the opportunity to go down to Lake Powell with Daphne and Bronson. Lots of fun!

Saying Goodbye to Taylor

2011-06-15T20:37:00.000-07:00

On June 4th we went and said Goodbye to Taylor. It was a very emotional day for all of us. I am so proud of Taylor and for all the men and women that are serving our country.

Kade made up his own sign for the Triple Deuce

Girls Sleepover

2011-02-12T09:55:00.000-08:00

Last night we had Addison, Emerson, and Abby sleep over. For a fun surprise we took them to get some colored hair extenstion put it. We were told it was a "dream come true" for one of them:) Her mom knows which one I am talking about. Addi was very hesitant to get it done until she saw how excited Eme and Abby were. Miss Eme was extremely nervous when Selena was putting them in but afterwords loved it! She only charged us $2 per extenstion. We let the girls pick out their own colors. Miss Eme got pink and blue, Abbys got blue and red, and Addi got 2 pinks.

for dinner we did McDonald Happy Meals

getting ready for bed

Ths girls with their cute new hair.

House

2011-02-12T09:38:00.000-08:00

We currently only have 1 bathroom and the bedrooms are small. We are starting an addition to add on another bathroom and to make our master bedroom a little larger. Here is a picture of where the addition is going to go. I will keep posted on our update. This next week is going to be a big one. We will be tearing down our wall starting where the glass sliding doors are all the way to our gate on the left of the house. On Saturday we will hopefully get all framed up and enclosed. Thankfully we have very wonderful brothers and brother in laws who are handy and willing to come and help us along with some other wonderful helpers. We are so thankful and excited for this addition.

I love my husband!

2011-02-01T21:06:00.000-08:00

I love my husband! Today his car was in the shop so he took me to work and then had to pick me up. When he came to pick me up he had a couple of surprises for me. First off he had gotten my 4 wheel drive knob fixed in my car. This has been broken back in August and he kept saying he would get it fixed and today he surprised me with it. But wait there's more...he also had the car stero installed that he got me for christmas and in the stereo was a mixed cd. For those of you that don't know I LOVE mixed cd's. They make me happier than almost any other gifts. Crazy I know but I just love them. Everytime I have tried to tell him that he would always make fun of me for it and tell me how cheesy it was. I know it's cheesy but I'm cheesy. He also gave me a Barnes & Noble gift card so I can order some books for my Nook. When I asked him why all the surprises he just said, "Do I need a reason to spoil my wife?" I am one lucky girl:) I need to have him take me to work more often if this is what I get when I get picked up;) Tonight while I was in on our computer he called out to me to come into the living room and this is how I found him....

Yup that's a Snuggy. He gave it to me for Christmas and I have never used it and so he said he was taking it over. Gotta love it. So of course I had to get a picture of him using it.

Someone is now blonde

2011-02-01T20:58:00.000-08:00

After being in hair school for a year Tim has finally dyed his hair. I got a call from him last Thursday when I was on my way to my girls craft night telling me he had lightened it. I didn't get to see it midnight that night. I love his black hair but I don't mind his blonde. For a while it kept throwing me off when I would see him with the blonde but it looks good on him. For our girls craft night we made the cutest headband! I don't have a picture yet but I will post one soon. I just need to get one of Tim's doll heads to pose them on:)

Little added touches to our house

2011-02-01T20:53:00.000-08:00

Little by little we are getting our house all put together. We went to Taipan the other day and I found these fun hooks that I hung by our front door. I love them!

This is going to be my holiday area. I love this bench that my brother in law Chris made me for Christmas. It's the first thing you see as you enter our house. Becky's mom made the fabulous quilt. It's so fun and bright and happy. I love it.

This is the quote I have above my front door. I just love this quote from Pres. Hinckley. I am enjoying mom having the vinyl machine:)

Our new table! I was so excited to get this! As much as I loved our old table and mismatched chairs (2 folding chairs, a camp chair, and a chair that my dad uses outside) I am so happy we got this. For those of you who saw our house when we first got it you will notice that Tim has filled in our wall and done a fabulous job! I love having the room closed off. For those of you who didn't see our house before where the curio cabinet is was a big opening for two doors. When we purchased the home there were no doors and just an opening. I love having the bedroom closed off.

The Wedding

2011-01-23T14:54:00.000-08:00

Tim's family

Summer's family

Surprise Guest

2010-12-19T17:37:00.000-08:00

Last night while hanging out at Dad and Mom's house we had a surprise visitor.

He asked....and I said........YES!

2010-09-28T21:16:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday night Tim and I went down to California for an impromtu visit. Sunday we were driving around and ended up at a beach called Dana Point. I thought we had just ended up there only to figure out later that it had all been planned:) We get out and start hiking around the beach. This wasn't your typical beach this was all rocks. Really pretty and fun! As we are hiking this kid comes up to us (not planned) and tells us about a really cool hidden cave that we should go and check out. We would have to get in the ocean up to about our waist to get in there but it was worth it once we were there. So we decided to check it out. As we started going over to that direction Tim stops and gets down on one knee and askes me to marry him in the temple. I knew it was going to happen but of course I got a little emotional (No Daphne there were no tears). I said Yes! I am so super excited and happy! I can't wait. I love him so much and he makes me extremely happy. We are planning on getting married November 27th. I would love to have posted a picture of the amazing ring he got me but there has been some issues concerning that and hopefully we will have the ring this weekend.

Young Women Recognition

2010-09-23T22:53:00.000-07:00

On September 12th Mom and I received our Young Women Medallions. I am so glad that I finally completed this program. What a testimony strengthener and builder it was for me. I am so happy to share this moment with mom. Thanks to all of you that came out to support us. What an amazing family we have! Thank you Patty for having me challenge my Mia Maids into completing theirs before me so that we could all receive this together. Thanks mom for being there asking me where I was too on it and for encouraging me along. Thank you Shelby for your example in getting yours. Thank you Mia Maids for accepting the challenge and all beating me done and also for your wonderful examples. I am so happy to finally receive this. I never got when I was a young women and I can see the way it blesses you. I truly believe that the girls that complete this program have a surer sense of who they are and that God knows each of them and loves them.

All of us that received our YW medallions

Me and "my girls"

I love Abby's face in this one....Your's too Keri :)

Gotta love the brothers.

Mom and I showing off what we received

All of us with Bishop

Keri and I. You better watch out Kendra I hear there might be a challenge for you and Keri to be getting yours soon......

My sweetie!

The fun begins.....

2010-09-10T00:30:00.000-07:00

Last Friday and Saturday were spent cleaning the new house and Monday we got to start painting. I had some great helpers for the first part.....

But soon they left and it was up to Tim and I to finish the laundry room. The pictures don't do it justice. It is such a fun color of green. It makes me happy everytime I see it. I really love it.. You will all have to stop by to see it. I can't wait till we do the bathroom. I am super excited about the colors we chose. The laundry room is the only room we have completed right now. I will post more as they get finished. If anyone is interested we are going to be having a painting party on Sept 18th and you are welcome to come and help:)

It really is a bright happy green but the lighting in the room isn't the best so it's making it look more avocado then it is.

While we were painting we had one of the neighbors stop by for a visit......

Yup, it's a peacock. Soon 3 little kids came looking for it and were trying to shoo it back home with little sticks. Soon after we saw a cop go by trying to help.

Sheeps Bridge

2010-09-10T00:23:00.000-07:00

My Young Women and I went up to Sheeps Bridge to go Skim Boarding. I would not recommend going there for that:) Not the best place. It was fun to "try" and to play in the water. I love these girls! They make everything fun.

Calico Ghost Town

2010-09-10T00:17:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago Tim and I went down to California to pick up a new car for him from his sister. On the way back we stopped at Calico Ghost Town. We got there an hour before it closed so we were able to get in for free but we weren't able to go on the train or in the mystery house. What a fun town it was to explore and it was very interesting to go inside one of the mines. We want to go again sometime when we are able to spend more time and to go on some of the activities.

New Book from Laurel Christensen....Coming Soon!

2010-08-23T22:28:00.000-07:00

This past summer we had an amazing speaker at Girls Camp. She really made an impact on several of the girls. One of the things she had the girls do was to say the YW theme slowly and to really pronouce ordinances. Our girls to this day every Sunday make sure they pronounce it slowly and correctly and then they all smile at each other. I love it! Anyways she has written and put out several publications geared towards the young women and she has a new book coming out soon. It's titled "He Loves Us and We Love Him". You can now pre-order her book here.

Did you know that this November will be the 25th anniversary of the Young Womens Theme? What a great time to get this book:) I encourage everyone to get this book. I have a couple of her cd's and they are worth listening to over and over again. You don't have to be a "young women" to get something out of her messages. There is something for everyone!

California Trip with the kids

2010-08-17T22:40:00.000-07:00

Shelby said I must not love them that much since I never posted our California trip. Here it is. Last year I told the four oldest niece and nephews that if they would maintain a 3.5 all year I would take them to California. Originally we were going to go to Disneyland but in May we changed it to KnottsBerry Farm. 3 of them made it and we had lots of fun. It was a short trip but we did a lot. The first day we left around 6am and drove down. We headed for Huntington Beach and spent the day there playing. That night the boys, me, and Tim went to Downtown Disney and walked around. Shelby was too worn out for that fun:) The next day we got up and headed for Knottsberry farm and spent the WHOLE day there. I think the kids liked it. Then the next day we headed for the 2 story Target...AWESOME and the mall then headed home with a few stops along the way.

My Soon To Be New Home :)

2010-08-14T11:34:00.001-07:00

The Front of the House
Living Room (View from the Kitchen)

The laundry Room....We are looking for a Washer & Dryer if anyone knows of any for a good deal:)

The One and Only Bathroom

The Kitchen. I am totally diggin' the original oven. I think it's fun. There is also an original light fixture in the hall that I LOVE! I forgot to take a picture though.

View from the living room to the Kitchen. I hope you all enjoy my lovely model Taylor.

The master Bedroom

Part of the backyard. Just a random street sign in the yard. I am thinking that it must have had meaning for the previous owners. Tim wants to keep it.

The backyard.

SandHollow

2010-08-14T11:18:00.001-07:00

Off to California!!

2010-04-09T06:27:00.000-07:00

First of all I am sure many of you are shocked to see a post from me....What can I say, I just like to leave you all in suspense of what is happening in my life....or maybe it's nothing is really going on so I have had nothing to say. I will let you decide:)

Today Tim and I are off to California to visit his family for the weekend. We are going to hopefully go to Disneyland on Saturday but as of that no plans except to hang out with his family. Except I am having him take me by the Newport Temple. I fell in love with that temple 2 years ago and I can't wait to see it again! What a feeling you get there. Who knows maybe one day soon my whole family might be getting to go and see that temple with me.....You never know:)

A sister of mine who is also going to Cali this weekend told me I should take pictures and then post after the weekend. What a nice "gentle" reminder she gave me:) Love ya sis!

Witches Night Out

2009-10-18T21:36:00.000-07:00

This past weekend Mom, Kendra, Heather and I attended Witches Night out. My costume turned a little more punk than witch but I liked it:) We met up with Ellie and her mom there. It was lots of fun and laughter. Thanks mom for being a good sport and putting up with our teasing since Keri wasn't there:)

A couple of the witches got into a little disagreement but.......

All was soon well and they were back to being friends:)

Afterwards we went back to Provo where we were staying and stopped for dinner. It wasn't until we were walking in that I noticed I was the only one really still in costume. The others had taken off most of theirs. Oh well, the worker at Taco Time got a kick out it.

Angels Landing

2009-09-04T06:08:00.000-07:00

Many many many years ago my good friend Sala and I decided we were going to hike Angel Landing. We hiked and hiked and finally made it to the "top". We looked around and thought this is pretty but it wasn't even scary. What were people talking about? There was no chain part. So we hiked back down and then found out that we had not made it all the way to the top! We had only gone to the scout lookout. WHAT!!! Ever since then I have been wanting to make it to the top of Angels Landing. Two weeks ago, Kade called up and asked if I wanted to go. I almost said no but I did it. Tim came along with us and it was AMAZING!!! I highly recommend it! We are getting a group together to go in October so if anyone is interested come along!

Sala you and I need to do this again once you have that cute new little girl.

The pictures are not an any order but enjoy!

Tim and I posing for the camera.

One of the new friends we met on the hike

After the hike Tim and Kade decided to play in the river. I was toooooo tired so I just sat on a rock.

Tim and the kids we were racing down.

Another one of our poses:) Look how amazing this hike is!

Tim and I with our new friend from Okalahoma. I tell you, you make a lot of new friends when you are out hiking. Everone is so nice and friendly.

Kade going down. This wasn't as scary as I had pictured in my mind

The dreaded Walter's Wiggles.......

We are almost there!!!! The top of this cliff is Angels Landing

Tim and I at the scout lookout. This is the point that Sala and I turned back:)

Tim and Kade going to "explore" something they just found:)

Kade's turn to pose

So nice of the boys to take a picture of me:) NOT!

One of the views. It was so pretty!

The first of the hike as we are waiting for our shuttle to take us to the grotto.

Happy Happy Birthday To My Sista's!

2009-08-10T20:43:00.001-07:00

I want to wish my two bestest sisters HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! I love you guys so much and I am extremely grateful for both of you! You both have always been there for me through everything. You guys listen to me vent, you offer me encouragement, I always feel welcome around you (even when you say that you are going to bed and I should lock the door when I leave) and I always feel your love for me. I love and appreciate you both more than I will ever be able to express. You are the best sisters a girl could ever wish for and you are so super lucky cause you have me for your younger sister:) Happy Birthday!

5 things about Keri that I admire.....

1. She is an amazing sister! She has and is always there for me no matter what.
2. She is a wonderful mother and wife
3. She is super creative and talented. It's always fun to see what new things she has come up with
4. She is always thinking of others and doing little things for them.
5. She puts up with the family teasing her constantly. She is a great sport!

5 things about Kendra I admire.......

1. She is an Amazing Sister! She is always there for me no matter what.

2. She is a wonderful mother and wife.

***Okay, I know I said the same things for Keri but they true for both sisters. I couldn't ask for better sisters.***

3. She is very organized. I wish I could be more like that.

4. She isn't afraid to do things on her own. She is very independent and doesn't let little things stop her from doing what she wants.

5. She is sensitive to the needs of those around her.

Both of my sisters are an inspiration to me and I strive to be more like them. They are truly amazing! The things listed above are just a few of their many strengths that I admire.

I need Help!

2009-08-01T13:30:00.000-07:00

I am teaching the Laurels next week about Group Dating and I need some ideas on some fun group dates. What are some idea's?????

July Re-cap

2009-08-01T13:11:00.001-07:00

Here is a little re-cap with what has been going on with me for July....It's not all of it but it's what I have picutes of and remember:)

All the nieces and nephews love coming to my room to find different "treasures" okay it's not just the nieces and nephews it also mom, the sisters and the sis-in-laws:) Here is Addy and Deacon with the necklaces I gave them from Hawaii. They were my best fiends for a little bit, until I kicked out of my room:)

We had a talent show for YW's one night. These girls did a lip sync.

The beehives and miamaids did an upside down lip sync to "Who let the cows out"
One weekend Tim and I along with two of Keri's kids went out to Kendra and Sam's. Tim went to work and I went to visit:) Here are the little girls playing. I love Andy's face:)

While we were out at Kendra's I shared a room with Addy. This is what I woke up to. She makes me laugh

Kendra and I made watches while I was there. Here a a few of the ones we made.

In July we also had girls camp. For one of the games the girls were divided into teams and given a list of things they need to make out of nature. Here are our two teams and the results.

We toured the Pine Valley church while we were there. Here is all of our girls that attended camp.

Over the Fourth Of July weekend I went with Tim down to Big Bear, CA to meet the family and to enjoy the holiday. We went to the lake to watch the fireworks and Tim was kind enough to wear the "special" glasses I got him. Don't we look good:)

Something New and EXCITING!!!!

2009-07-30T06:49:00.001-07:00

The past couple of months Ellie and I have been talking about doing something different with our hair. We wanted to put blue streaks and then somehow we started talking about purple. Last week I finally deciede I was ready to do it:) I called Ellie up and she was game for it too! I went with Becky to the Beauty Supply store to pick out the "right" color....Here are the results.....
Ellie and I just before Ellie hair got started.
(She had just gotten done working on the house)

My new color

And here are the peekaboo's....I love it! Thanks Becky! I didn't get a finished shot of Ellie since she had to put Deacon to bed while I was still processing but I will get one of her later:)

Hawaii Picture Overload!!!*

2009-06-30T23:09:00.001-07:00

Plane ride drinks***no worries it's just sprite***

Airport meals (We spent most of our first day either on a plane or in the airport)

After 21 hours of travel we are finally here!!!

When we first started our journey...look how fresh we look compared to the picture above and below this one:)

Finally in Hawaii!!!!

When we got to the resort we were staying out we were met by Chief Pap...... I don't remember his name:) We later ran into him at Taco Bell and ate dinner with him:)

Kinzie, Me, and Rachel after we were offically "lei'd"

We spent Saturday at the local swap meet and then the beach before picking up Gary and Eileen. This is us in front of our rental car at the swap meet.

Self portrait going into the swap meet. Jordan and Rachel are behind me. I took a lot of self portraits:)

Sunrise off of our balcony. Since Hawaii is 4 hours behind us we were up every morning by 6. It was wonderful to watch the sunrise every morning and to be thankful for all our blessings. What a wonderful world we live in.

As many of you know I love to try and jump and click my heels:) This was me getting ready for the jump and Rachel got the picture. You better watch out for my ninja skills:)

Running into the ocean with kinzie and Jordan. As many of you know the ocean seriously freaks me out. I conquered one of my fears and swam in the ocean and it was amazing. It was super warm! I just wont go scuba diving or snorkeling because I don't want to know what is swimming with me.

Kinzie, Me, and Rachel at our first beach

I had a lot of fun with the waves. However not so much fun with all the sand in my swimsuit after the ocean.

I love this picture! I laugh everytime I look at it. I was totally knocked down by a wave! So much fun!

On our way to church

After church Kinzie, Rachel and I went to find some places to take pictures. I dont like to just stand and have my picture taken so I am always doing stupid poses. Makes things a little more interesting:)

One of the days we were laying out and Rachel came with us fully dressed:) I had to have Jordan take a picture cause it was just too funny! I love Rachel, she is such a good sport and is so fun to be around!

Amazing Sunset!

Once again, getting ready to try out my heel click:)

Another sunset! I loved the sunrises and sets. So Amazing! Although the sunsets were quite romantic and I kept wishing Tim was there with me. Next time definitely!

One our our resorts pools.

Another sunset. Can't tell I loved em' can you? :)

I love Ice Cream! Perfect treat after shopping:)

Kinzie, Rachel and I opend oysters for pearls

Rachels Pearl

Rachel yelling Aloha to welcome her pearl.

We made some new friends:)

Ziplining.....Loved It!

Look how amazing!

Our group that went Ziplining except for me (I am taking the picture:0))

John, Jordan, Dustin, Eileen, Gary, and Mckinzie

Kinzie

getting hooked up to cross the bridge

Because I have trouble walking upright and I am always tripping or falling Mckinzie was making fun and trying to help guide me along....She fell.....It was so funny:) here she was trying to look out for me and ooops down she goes....That's what happens when you mock:)

The last ride:)

Our van:)

Our guides....Joe, Me, Kinzie, and Jimmy

We all took turns having a night to cook...this was Kinzie, Rachel, and my turn. We did Hawaiian Haystacks.

Our night to cook

My hair was looking good this day...right...hahahaha I have no clue what's going on with it:)

A group self portrait at the Beach!

Shopping on Front Street

Shopping

Kinzie's turn to pose:)

we could not figure out what this guy was up too?

Waiting for Dustin to see if our suitcases would fit in their car

Gary showing us how to swing on the vines

Tarzan has nothing on me:)

One last heel click...Rachel caught this perfect, It looks like I am flying:)

At the airport ready to go home:0)

It was a fun trip! I loved it...but I was ready to get home and see Tim:)

Christmas Project - DONE!

2009-06-30T00:02:00.001-07:00

Last year Willyne asked me to do this stitching to teach for this years Christmas project. I am happy to report that it is finally done! What a relief to have it finished. I decided to chalk the insides of the stitching to give it more color and I think it turned out. I am not completely crazy about some of the colors I chose now that it's done. Over all though I am happy with it.

Recipe Books

2009-06-30T00:00:00.001-07:00

For our graduation Young Women we made these recipe books. I think they turned out cute!

Eyelashes

2009-06-29T23:56:00.000-07:00

To get ready for my trip to Hawaii I got eyelash extensions. This way I won't have to wear makeup. How nice... I love the eyelashes! The only problem is you can't rub your eyes and I love to rub my eyes. It will take some getting used to!

June Catch-Up

2009-06-29T23:43:00.001-07:00

Keri and I kicked butt on the monthly Pollyanna game. We both won twice. What does that mean?? It means our "seasoned" players LOST! hahahahaha
Mom and Aunt Kristine the "Losers" :)

Keri and I - the "Winners" with our fabulous prizes:)

For girls camp this year we decided to Tie-Dye T-shirts. Connie and I kept telling the girls to wear gloves so they wouldn't stain their hands and we forgot to wear them. Here is a lovely picture of us with our dyed hands...

the girls dying their shirts

Each month Keri, Kendra, and I rotate with each other and give each other gifts. Its something fun for us. Keri had me this month and made me this way cute pillow. It says, "Sister are like ladybugs, they are little ladies that bug each other." So cute!

Kael wearing his birthday had and sportin' a stache. What a cutie

Deacon wearing Kaels hat

We took the youth up to the Temple open house in South Jordan. What a neat experience. Here is a picture of my car load of cuties....

This was the drive up there..

The Temple

Some of us catching rays while we finish up our lunches. What a poser I am:)

Family Reunion

2009-05-26T21:07:00.000-07:00

The ones that start us all:)

Trey, Hailey, Slatin, Abby, Kael

Slatin, Addi, Ryker

Kael showing us his "big" eyes

Good friends!

This year's blanket winners! Rocky and Shelby

Chris showing off his mad skills with Kendra bored in the background:)

Tim showing off his skills:) With me posing in the background. Thank you Keri! I think I am posing more and more like you the older I get:)

The baby food eating contest....Tim, Chris, and Ryker

Tim and me:)

The donut eating contestants. Andy won! I don't know that I have ever seen a kid jam that much of a donut in their mouth before:) I think she takes after her mom:)

So Cute!

All the kids wrestling Uncle Kade

Waiting for the game to start

The kids wrestling Uncle Zak

The annual Horeshoe tournament.. I am happy to say that I did get a ringer this year!

playing Canasta

The younger girls checking out the barbie's they bid on in the auction...we would catch them here several times a day:)

Kendra teaching Tim and I canasta

Chris and Keri....They were over the family reunion this year and did an excellent job!

Happy Birthday to me!

2009-05-26T20:58:00.001-07:00

The friday before my birthday Keri had Kaige, Emmie, and Slatin bring balloons to work. Kaige had gone into the store by himself to pick them out. I love them! The mylar balloon says Happy Birthday and the pink balloons say It's a Girl:) He thought that since I was a girl I should have those balloons. How cute is that:) I did get some teasing at work for those. Everyone kept asking if Tim and I were making an announcement:0) No we are not! That night a group of us went to Pirate Island pizza. That place is fun! I love the arcade and I am happy to announce that I won everyone in the shooting contest! After dinner some of us went over to Rachel's for cake and ice cream. Dan and Lelia made my cake themselves. Didn't it turn out cute:) I loved it cause it's so me. They even put on of my favorite quotes on it..."I'm sorry all I heard was blah blah blah I'm a dirty tramp." A prize will go out to whoever is the first person to tell me what movie that quote is from:)

Austin, Tim, Me, McKinzie, Tyler, Rachel, Jason?, Lelia, Jenny, and Dan

Tim and I

My balloons and the cute card that Shelia got me that totally fit! It rocked!

Don't mind my messy desk:)

My rockin' cake!

She's here!

2009-05-09T14:27:00.000-07:00

Kade and Becky had their baby....Isn't she adorable? She was 6 pounds 15 ounces and 19 inches long. Talan thinks she is pretty neat. It will be interesting to see what he thinks when she comes home:) They are naming her Hadley Mae.

Lunch with the Family

2009-05-09T14:23:00.000-07:00

The Saturday before Taylor left for basic training the whole family went to lunch. We were all there! Keri and Chris had to leave early to get to a soccer game so they missed out of the family picture. The next day we had a family BBQ for Taylor and I introduced Tim to the family:) On Mother's Day I am taking him to Aunt Doris's family BBQ and introducing him to the family. Wish me Luck!

Sam, Kendra, Dad, Mom, Heather, Zak, Taylor, Ellie, Me, Kade, Becky

Luau

2009-04-23T22:13:00.000-07:00

Monday night we went to a Regional Singles Luau. It was fun to do something different. I even tried to do one of the dances and we all know that I am not coordinated and that made it a little more interesting:)

The Entertainment...these guys were fun

Me trying to do one of the dances but not really catching on to the hand movements and the hips

Rachel dancing with Leo looking on

Me and Tim. Wasn't the smartest thing to wear a skirt when we were sitting on the floor:)

Easter

2009-04-13T20:16:00.001-07:00

The bigger kids lined up for their hunt:)

All the kids except Addison

Mam & Pops

All the kids lined up and ready to go

Me and my cute sisters....Love Ya Girls!

Me and my baby Bro! Isn't he a cutie...Love Ya!

Dinner & Guitar Hero

2009-04-13T20:09:00.000-07:00

Last Friday a group of us got together to go to Olive Garden and then back to Rachels for Guitar Hero. I need lots of practice but I am just happy to say that I did not get boo'd off the stage:)
Rachel & I

The "Fans" McKenzie, Tyler, Lelia, Paige

Lelia and Dan with backup vocals by Kenzie

Dan and I "Rocking" out:) I am a little bit of a poser

The dinner group..Kenzie, Dan, Lelia, Rachel and Amy

First time for Everything!

2009-04-05T21:37:00.000-07:00

Today during conference I was able to get this pillow stitched up for Pollanna. This is the first time in a loooooooooong time that I have had my gift before the day of the game. On the day of Pollyanna am always trying to think of something I can get on my way home from work and then I promise myself that next month I will be better prepared.
Well it finally happened! I actually have my gift and it's all the way completed (except for sewing the bottom of the pillow where I stuffed it) YIPPEE!!!!
I am loving how it turned out and I am going to have a hard time giving it away:)

Game Night at Rachels

2009-04-05T21:26:00.000-07:00

Shawna & Amy

Todd & I

Rick & Rachel

Rachel, Shawna, & Amy

I keep forgetting to get my camera out to take pictures until the very end of things. That might explain why we all look a little slap happy and not everyone is pictured:) & I would like to thank Dan who made sure that every picture taken of me this night that wasn't a self portrait was when I was sneaking into the candy bowl and yet he made sure he was never pictured.

Hot Dog Roast

2009-04-05T21:11:00.000-07:00

The other night Shawna and Rachel put together a hot dog roast. I think they are going to start doing this from now on every Wednesday night so if you are single and looking for something to do, you are more than welcome and yes kids are invited:).
However starting this week it's going to be BYOHD (bring your own hot dogs).
I am so grateful for these girls for getting me back in the social scene. (I keep going through Hermit stages) It has been a lot of fun getting to know new people and to just realize that Life is Good! or as our group would say WOOHOO Life is GOOD! (I think the other singles at volleyball dislike us a bit because we don't take the volleyball seriously, we are just there to have fun and we may shout this out a bit)

Rachel, Shawna and Todd

McKenzie, Shawna, Lelia, Todd

Amy, Chris, Lonnie

McKenzie & part of Dan

Look What I can Do:)

2009-04-04T15:40:00.001-07:00

Happy April Fools!

2009-04-01T21:01:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a great April Fools! No, I am not engaged. You have to admit it was a good April Fools day, RIGHT? I will be sure and let you all know if it ever really happens and all the good details:)

Miracles do Happen!

2009-04-01T00:24:00.000-07:00

Cute girl!

2009-03-29T21:41:00.000-07:00

Today some of Keri's kids went to church with us. Emmie let me do her hair so of course I had to take a picture of how cute it turned out. And yes we did have to do different poses and settings to get the right look for her. What a cutie!

Boys Like Girls

2009-03-29T21:32:00.000-07:00

Last night Lonnie took me to the Boys Like Girls concert. I have never felt me age more than last night:) The concert was filled of mostly teenage girls with a few boys mixed in. We were the odd ones out:) However, it was a lot of fun to go and see. There was two opening bands...One was from here and the other from Vegas and then Boys Like Girls. It was a really fun night.

Local band, I think their name might be City of Aspen but I am not quite sure. I didn't get any pictures of the second band but there name was Fearless Fearless.

Boys Like Girls lead singer and drummer, you can't really see it but he had amazingly blue eyes. very pretty:)

Anyone recognize the security guard down in the front? (he's the face you can see, besides the singer)

Lookee Lookee

2009-03-27T23:30:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, some of us in this family have an obsession with the crane/claw machines. Thursday, I was at Denny's after singles volleyball and I happened to mention it to the group that I loved playing these machines. So of course after our meal I had to showcase my talents. After all you are suppose to share your talents right? On my second try I was able to walk away with this beauty. That's right VICTORY was mine!!!! I know you are all jealous and you all should be:) The picture was taken on my cell phone so not the best quality:)

Weekend review

2009-03-18T20:53:00.000-07:00

As you all know I am not very good at updating my blog so here is a quick recap.

Saturday morning I received these....Aren't they just beautiful. I tell you, this is a great way to start a day:) They totally brightened up my day.

Sunday afternoon after racing the cars down the hill and games of soccer on the grass we had popsicles. Poor Baby D was stuck in the wagon watching his dad.. You would think his dad would have shared. It's a good thing for Aunt Summer:)

We finally talked mom into the races. She was a little bit nervous but afterwards was glad she did it.

Rocky's and my race. And who won....Oh yeah it was ME!
Ryker's soccer game. He did a great job! It was fun to watch.

Personal Progress

2009-03-02T21:39:00.001-08:00

Every month in Young Women's we are focusing on a different value. March is Faith. Each month we are going to introduce the value and challenge the girls to work on one of that months value experiences. I typed out a copy of the value experiences (this month was Faith #3) for each girl to take on a white paper since white is the color for faith. I then gave the girls a list of 5 Reason to love Personal Progress and then made these flower Personal Progress magnets so that each month when we give the girls the value to work on they can put it somewhere they can see it all month long to remind them what Personal Progress goal they should be working on. Every girl who completes the month's value experience will receive a fabulous prize. If any of you have any suggestions on how else to motivate these girls I would love it:)

Nascar has nothing on us...

2009-03-02T21:14:00.000-08:00

Wiggle Car Races.....Love them.....We raced the wiggle cars down our hill. First off was Ellie and I and then I challenged Keri. We had the kids stand at the bottom of the hill and tell us when the road was clear so we wouldn't get hit and then we were off. So much fun! You can get going quite fast so when you get close to the bottom you put your feet down to slow your car down. After two races I had to throw my flip flops away. I had just about burned them all the way through. I challenge any of you to a race..Come on over:)

walking up to the starting point

And we are off

Before the race, making sure our wheels are goin the correct way

starting off

I won!!!!!

Ellie won this one!

Ellie and I walking to the starting point

checking our wheels

The race is on!

The Falls

2009-02-22T10:26:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we went for a ride down to the falls. What a fun ride! It started out being a little chilly but by the afternoon it warmed up and was really nice. I love living here and having all of these fun places to see.
I must have followed the bike in front of me a little too closely because if you look at my oh so cute self portrait I have a "Unibrow" from all the dust. No sparkle today:) just dirt!

Thanks Daphne for the Tag!

2009-02-19T21:19:00.000-08:00

I got tagged and need to post the fourth picture in the fourth file.

This picture is when Zak and Heather's family came over and we had an FHE and had the kids to the nativity with the hand puppets I made. I think Shelb's puppets are having a conversation together:)

I now tag: Kendra, Keri, Heather, and Nicole. Have Fun!

Single Awareness Day

2009-02-19T21:13:00.001-08:00

I hope all of you had a great Valentines or as I like to say "Single Awareness Day" Yes it is the one day a year that no matter where you go or what you do you are made most aware of your single status. This year Kinz, Rach, and I went to dinner and then to "Confessions of a Shopaholic". It was a cute show and dinner was delish!

I "Sparkle"

2009-02-19T21:02:00.000-08:00

So I finally broke down and attended another singles dance.. I have made my opinions of these dances quite clear to all who will listen:) Anyways it was the night before Valentines and I was weak!!!! Rachel called and said there's a dance let's go. I tried to figure out an excuse but came up with nothing.....so i caved and went. When we walked in it was just as I expected. I don't think I could put into words what one of these dances are for someone my age so i just suggest that you might all just pop your head into one onetime and see the experience for yourself;) Anyways back to my glamorous story....I would say that the average age in one of these dances is mid 50's? and since I am soon to be having my third anniversary of my 29th bday that's quite a difference. Well a group of us were sitting at a table and the guy next to us asked to be introduced and so we all said our names. He kept looking over at our table and in my mind I kept thinking "great, he's gonna ask one of us to dance and with my luck it gonna be me." Bingo! When a fast song came on (by fast I mean one a little bit lively since all the music is basically the oldies) he came over and asked me to dance. What can you say...So I said yes and off we went. When we were "free style" dancing (his words) He said to me, "You know why I asked you to dance?" I said no, and he went on to say "It's cause you Sparkle" What's a girl to say to that. I just smiled and said thanks. He then went on to tell me all about his retirement. What you say, yes his retirement, this kind gentleman was in his late 60's early 70's. Boy am I a lucky girl;)

These Boots are made for walking

2009-02-19T20:59:00.001-08:00

Em decided that she wanted to wear my boots I had one and do a "photo shoot". I just love this girl! She is just adorable. These are the poses that she came up with:)

Stylist in the making

2009-02-19T20:54:00.000-08:00

Emmie decided we needed to style baby D's hair. These are the cute styles she came up. Baby D was such a good sport during the whole thing.

Pay it Forward

2009-02-02T21:33:00.000-08:00

Pay It Forward I got this off of a Kendra's blog after I commented. Have Fun.

The Rules:

1. Be one of the first THREE bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade item from me - something crafty or yummy, who knows?!.
2. Winners must post this challenge on your blog, meaning that you will Pay It Forward, creating a handmade gift -anything!- for the first THREE bloggers who leave a comment on YOUR post about this giveaway!
3. The gift that you send to your Three Friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the Spirit and the Thought That Count!
4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it, sharing appropriate Linky Love!
If you are not one of the Top Three Commenters on this post, you can still play along. Go ahead and start your own Pay It Forward chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same!
SO, REMEMBER... it is good... :) Pass it forward.

My 5K Goal

2009-01-19T21:14:00.000-08:00

When we were out at Rylann's baptism Mom kept trying to get Zak to run the Hurricane 5K and he said he would only do it if Kendra did it. Kendra agree'ed and so he said he meant he would only do it if Kendra and I both did it. No one in the family thought I would do it (myself included) Well I am. I got to thinking this weekend about what I need to do to fully live life and not to let it pass on by and that is to do all the things that I think one day I might. So I am committed to running the 5K in May! I even went today and bought me some new shoes! Tonight coach (mom) and I went on a 2 mile run/WALK. I just about threw up and passed out but I am still committed. Hopefully in a few weeks I will be able to run more than walk but I am still determined to do. I will keep you all updated. Please if you see me ask me how the running is going so that I will stay motivated to do it. As you all probably know I am HUGE procrastinator and so not motivated to do anything.I need all the help and encouragement I can get!
Me and my new shoes

Getting ready to go out the door to go running...Gotta love the outfit!

Mid-singles or Reba?

2009-01-18T12:31:00.000-08:00

This year I decided I would start to get more involved with the "Singles" program here and this weekend they were doing a Mid-singles Summit. For all you out there who are wondering what the heck it means to be a mid-single it means you are between the ages of 31 and 45. LOVELY. Anyways, I had talked myself into participating this weekend and was all mind prepared for it (you ask WHY? you have to be mind prepared for it and I say just come to one activity or dance and you will see why;)) So friday I was planning on going to do the saturday activites and then I get a phone call........Becky's friend at work won a nights stay and tickets to Reba in Vegas. Her friend couldn't go and gave the tickets to Becky. Becky asked if I wanted to go with her. HMMMMM, toss up go to the singles activties or Free stay in Vegas? What's a girl to do.....I chose Vegas! The tickets for the concert were awesome. I wish I would have brought my camera. We were fourth row from the front. SO CLOSE! Melissa Peterman who played Barbara Jean on "Reba" opened up with about a 45 minute comedy routine and was hilarious. She came out again later with Reba and sang the "Reba" opening song. It does seem like everywhere you go though you always have someone annoying sitting by you. There was this girl who we called "Butt Crack Girl" who showed butt crack standing and sitting down. She had to keep standing up and taking pictures of Reba. How many of the same shot do you need? I do love to people watch and there was some good times with that. I just hate it though when you get caught staring:)

Rylann's Baptism

2009-01-11T09:22:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we went to Rylann's baptism. These are all the of the nieces and nephews except for Talan. He wasn't able to make it. All of the kids got together and sang a song for the baptism.

Zak got to play train with some of the young kids while the other's were playing dodgeball.

Ryland and I before the baptism. If you look at her hands you will see the leg warmers I had Rayn make for her birthday. She wore them later that day and they looked so cute!

Grandpa and Grandma with Rylann after the baptism. Grandma made Rylann's dress. I thought she look beautiful.

The scripture bag I made Rylann. I let her pick out the material. This is the first time I have put a stitching on for the pocket. It was a little harder than I thought in my mind. Since I don't sew and I wanted to have the back covered so you couldn't see all the threads it was a little more difficult for me to do than I had first thought. Thanks mom for your help, I would not have been able to do it without you!

HELP!!

2009-01-04T22:17:00.000-08:00

In February I am over the combined YM/YW activitiy for our ward. I am doing missionary olympics and I have several ideas for it but I am lacking some "Events". Does anyone have any suggestions? The "Events" that we already have are: Tie a Tye, Pack for a mission, write a missionary, and two more but my mind is blank and my notebook is out in the car so if you have any ideas I would love the help. Thanks!

Young Women Lesson 1

2009-01-04T22:02:00.000-08:00

So today was my turn to teach all of the young women in our ward. Man oh man was I nervous. I have not had to teach the girls since November when the new presidency was put in. I can't tell you why I was so nervous I have been in young womens for two years and was teaching every Sunday. The only thing I can figure out on why I was so nervouse was because I felt this lesson was one that all the girls really needed. I know that it's something I have struggled with throughout my life and I just don't want all of these sweet girls to have some of my struggles if they don't have to. Today's lesson was on Daughther of Heavenly Father. This is something that I have always known is true but it's something that I have struggled with believing of myself at times. There were so many great talks dealing with this subject that I struggled with making sure I was pulling the right information in and presenting it in a way that makes sense and flowed nicely. I have worried over this lesson for almost a month. (don't know what I am going to do with my spare time now. LOL) Anyways, because I felt this lesson was so important I did go a little overboard with my handout. I don't normally go this big but I wanted something the girls would see everyday and would be a reminder of this lesson. I got an 8X8 wood plaque and put a round mirror on it. I then put in vinyl My Heavenly Father knows me, He Love Me on it. I am so happy with the way these turned out. As I was challenging the girls to put these somewhere they could see them everyday and to look in the mirror and read the words I thought of what my dear sweet mother tried to get me to do several years ago. In one of the times I have been struggling with myself and all the things that were wrong with me mom wanted me to look in the mirror and say 5 times "I Like Myself" for those of you who know her I know you are smiling because it sounds just like something she would do:) And no I didn't do it but I still remind her of her trying to get me to do it. Who would have ever thought that I would try to have someone else basically do the same thing:)

Puppet Time

2008-12-21T21:35:00.000-08:00

Tonight Zak's family came over and the kids acted out the nativity with my puppets. Look closely and I think you will see just how excited Rocky and Shelby are to be doing this. (I think they just didn't want to show there true enthusiam)

The Angel

Joseph, Mary and Angel

Shelby was the Shepherd and the Innkeeper

All excited and ready to go

getting into character. I think Shelby is introducing her two puppets to each other

Rocky was two of the wisemen, Kael was one, and Trey was Joseph and Mary

Abby was the angel and the star

Mostly just excited about the star. We had to keep reminding her about the angel

What a GREAT day!

2008-12-21T21:08:00.001-08:00

Do you ever have one of those days that when you reflect back on it you realize just how blessed you are? Today was one of those days for me. Lately I have had several struggles going on within myself and today just made me realize what a great life I do have. I am really going to work hard this week and work on not dwelling about myself and my issues but think about how blessed I am. We live in such a great place with wonderful people all around us. Last Sunday we had a special Relief Society meeting and I just looked around at all the amazing women in there and thought about the different ones that had blessed my life. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to grow up in this ward and to have these women in my life. They are all such great examples to me. Today in church our choir did a Christmas program during Sacrament. What an amazing spirit was there. I am so grateful for the Savior and all he did for me. During Young Women's I looked around at all the wonderful girls there and was so impressed by them. They all have the sweetest spirits. I am truly grateful for the opportunity I have to serve in the program. Tonight Taylor and I took grandma g. around to look at the Christmas lights. Jill I don't know how you sleep at night with all the lights on at Jerry's house. Clark Griswald look out:) Taking grandma around was fun to listen to her stories and just to spend some time with her. I am thankful that I have the opportunity to hear grandma's stories and to get to know her better. I have my struggles and my up and down days but I truly am blessed by all of you that are in my life. Thank you all for your examples.

Christmas party, stitching and SNOW!

2008-12-17T22:58:00.001-08:00

Last saturday night we had our family christmas party. Since it was just for the adults, Kendra's girls slept up in my room so they could watch a movie while we did our thing. When I went up to go to bed this is how I found Hailey asleep.. It was just too cute not to take a picture. I think they only time I saw her without the santa hat on was at church.

Last Winterfest Aunt Teresa ordered one of my Santa stitchings and I am so happy to say it is finally done. I don't know why I procrastinate so bad on getting things done.

Tonight before I went to bed I had to check out and see if it really was going to snow.. It is...I thought it was so pretty and peaceful outside that I had to try and take a picture to share it with everyone. Unfortunately whenever I take a picture it just doesn't capture everything I want it too. I could have stayed out longer and enjoyed the moment but it's freezing and I am not as lucky as all the school kids and get the day off tomorrow or should I say today:)

New colors!

2008-12-08T23:10:00.000-08:00

This past weekend I went out to visit Kendra and we went and got our hair done. I was ready for a change and I am really liking the colors.

Nativity Hand Puppets

2008-11-22T21:30:00.001-08:00

About a month ago I started working on some Nativity hand puppets. I am finished and I think they turned out so cute. I showed them to the nieces and nephews and they acted really excited about them. I think it will be fun to try them out. And me being my coordinated self did manage to get glue everywhere....When I opened my glue for the first time it went all over and I was sticking to everything. I looked around and what do you know no one else was having any problems so I tried to play it cool and just rub my hands together and say "What to do next" when really I was trying to rub off all of the glue I had on them. Needless to say there is a lot of glue I am needing to clean off of my puppets:0) if anyone is wanting to make a set I do have a copy of the pattern if you want to borrow it. I also got a pattern to make Joseph Smith, the Angel Moroni and two missionaries. This is my next project after Christmas.
The Angel, the feathers were a little challenging to get all glued on to the wings. They wanted to just stick on my fingers. I am thinking of spraying a little glitter spray on her as well. Keri, you want to do it for me??? :)

The innkeeper and the shepherd

The whole group

Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus

The three wisemen

Twilight

2008-11-22T08:34:00.000-08:00

I am sure that a lot of people's posts today will have to do with going and seeing the movie "Twilight". I am glad that I went and saw it but I thought it was cheesy and I am sorry but the actor for Edward never grew on me. I have never thought that the actor they picked was attractive and he did get a little better as you got watching the movie, I am not sure if it's just because you got used to him or what, but he was never even close the the Edward I have in my mind. and the whole "spider monkey" part??? Come on, I know it's fantasy but seriously folks. As I said before I am glad that I saw it I was just expecting more I guess and was let down.

Panguitch Craft Show - NOT TODAY

2008-11-08T20:49:00.000-08:00

Okay so Keri, Mom, and I have been working all week long getting ready for a Panguitch craft show. I even took yesterday off just to help finish up our projects. So last night after a LOOOOOOONG day we are loading up my car so it would be all ready to go this morning when Aunt Claudia called and was talking to mom. They got to talking about the craft show and Claudia was telling mom that she was pretty sure it was next weekend not this one. We looked at our paper and sure enough it's the 15th not the 8th. I don't know how we got in our minds it was the 8th. I am just so glad that we didn't drive all the way there this morning. So if anyone is looking for any cute holiday vinyl ideas i think we have come up with some cute one's. I guess it's nice having everything done a week early and all packed up;) Gotta love it.

Deacon's Birthday Party

2008-11-08T20:38:00.000-08:00

Decorating Cupcakes

The Birthday Boy withGrandma

Enjoying the beautiful day

Last Saturday Ellie had a birthday party for Deacon. Kendra and Sam came in town for it and it was a lot of fun having everyone there. All EXCEPT the birthday boy's dad, he had Guard so I guess we can excuse him for missing his baby's 1st birthday party:) It was such a beautiful day that it was just nice to sit out on the lawn and visit with everyone.

Finally Done!!!

2008-10-18T09:46:00.001-07:00

Over a year ago I started this Christmas Countdown Calendar. Willyne brought it to Church to see who would want to sign up for this for a Christmas project. I thought OOOOHHH that is soooo cute I could do this. Ha ha ha ha ha. With the help of mom and Marva I was able to get the back all completed last year. However, Winterfest soon was approaching so I put off all the ornaments to get ready our Winterfest booth. I kept putting the ornaments off until Willyne offered to help me. I am now 100% done and I am so excited to use it this year. You really need to come on over and check out the live copy cause it's sooooo cute. (at least I think so;)) Anywho, I am now on a search for what I want to hang it off of. I was thinking maybe a wood hanger or something. Any suggestions?

YW Handout for Lesson #38

2008-10-18T09:34:00.001-07:00

I saw this idea on sugardoodle and decieded to do it for my girls for M3L38 since I was having a hard time figuring out what to do for a hand out for Good Health Habits. Angela, the lady who submitted this idea, does such a wonderful job with her lessons and I am always so excited when I see that she has done something I can do. I thought they turned out cute. I got the buckets at Target and filled them with trail mix so that it was a semi-healthy treat.

Eye'd Watch Out......

2008-10-17T23:01:00.001-07:00

The Unsuspecting House.........

Recruited Help........

We were able to walk all around without getting caught.......Wow we must sure be a lot sneekier than the people who live in this house:)

GOTCHA!!!!

Nice Try.....Jill

2008-09-29T19:37:00.000-07:00

Tonight I was left this bribe to join the dark side....Not going to work.....You are going to have to try harder:0) Blood is too thick right now but I will still accept bribes.

1st Skydive -----It was AWESOME!

2008-09-28T14:25:00.000-07:00

When we first arrived at the Mesquite airport

Brandon getting my all harnessed up for the big ride

My Super Cute Hat....don't you all be jealous.
The walk to the plane.
The plane...Pretty tiny

Going over the "fall out" one more time before take off
Coming in for our landing
Landing
Brandon, me, and Katie
Drinking my water afterwords to help me get feeling better.

All of us who jumped with our Tandem guy Brandon. He was amazing. Left to right it goes...Eric, Denise, Me, Krista, McKinzie, Brandon, Alli, and Aaron.

I finally did it. I skydived! What an amazing trip. I highly recommend it to everyone. Although if you get motion sickness I would take something before you go. I got really sick once the shute was pulled and was worried about throwing up, so I didn't get to enjoy the ride as much. It was so amazing though. We flew in a tiny little plane that only had a seat for the pilot. The rest of us, and there was four of us, were all just squished in. We flew for about 20 to 25 minutes up to 10,500 feet and then the pilot opened the door. Tommy, a Fun Flyer, went first and was out the door before you knew it, Katie, the videoer, was out next and held onto the the wings to video my fall, then Brandon and I made our way to the door and just rolled out. The freefall was specacular. I would go again. About 50 seconds into the fall he pulled the shute and then it was like we weren't moving at all. We were about 4,000 feet up (I think). I was able to steer the parachute for awhile and then I got super sick and thought I was either going to pass out or throw up. It was all I could do not to. Needless to say I wasn't quite with it when we landed so we didn't land properly. But we got down safely and no on was hurt. When I got up to walk to the hanger all I could see was white dots and they said my face was a nice green color. Once I drank a bottle of water I was good and you will be happy to know I did not throw up. The scariest part was just when they opened the door and you saw how far away the ground was. Next time I am going to take dramamine (however you spell it) and have a better trip.. Hopefully I can enjoy the ride down more. I loved it though and I recommend it for everyone. Completely safe!

Vinyl Open House

2008-09-23T22:18:00.000-07:00

We are having a Vinyl Open House Wednesday Sept 24th. We didn't get all of the invitations passed out so anyone reading this is invited to attend. We apologize for not getting all the invitations out it has just been a crazy time. It's from 6 to 9 p.m. at my mom's house and we will have Vinyl, Scentsy Candles, Layers Clothing, and cute bead bracelets. Here is a sneak preview of some the the Holiday vinyl ideas we have.

Six More Days

2008-09-21T17:20:00.000-07:00

Only six more days until I jump out of a plane!!!!! I am so super excited but really scared too. This is something I have always wanted to do and I am finally going to do it. I just hope I don't pee my pants when I jump. Okay, I say jump but I am really going to have to tell the person strapped to my back that they are going to have to push me out of the plane;) If anyone else is interested in going sky diving we still have some spots open. We are going Sept. 27th. Just let me know. It's going to ROCK!

Freeze Tag

2008-09-21T17:12:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago some of the kids and I were outside playing tag and mother may I. I happened to take pictures and I just found out the Emmie keeps telling her mom that "Aunt Summer took pictures of us playing tag. Let's see if she has posted them yet." Sounds like her mom doesn't it?? Today I was over at Keri's chalking some of her stitchings and Emmie asked me about the freeze tag pictures....Here they are.

My favorite sister

2008-09-18T17:48:00.000-07:00

I have been wanting to do a new picture at the top of my blog and just wasn't sure what to do. I was over at Keri's house and saw her cute, darling Halloween decorations and thought what a perfect place to take a picture. Keri being the nice sweet sister that she is helped me take a picture because I am not really good with those things and then she helped me post it to my blog. What a wonderful sweet sister that I have. I love her so much. If I only had 1/2 the wisdom that she has I would be set.

Mom's new Do

2008-09-16T06:38:00.000-07:00

Mom posing in Andy's signature pose...notice the leg

Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful

2008-08-30T20:12:00.000-07:00

I am so happy with how my handout for my Young Womens lesson turned out. I made each girl a 3X3 wood block with the vinyl saying Be Your own kind of Beautiful on it. I made some black with hot pink vinyl and some brown with light pink vinyl. Our lesson is on Each Person is divine and eternal. I have gotten so much out of the lesson by preparing it and I only hope that I can relay the message to the girls so that they can get something good out of it as well. I love serving in the Young Womens and working with these great girls!

Dog Feeding

2008-08-30T19:31:00.000-07:00

slowly going to face the dog

being chased by the dog

saved by mom

Help us.....someone let me out:)

Keri and her girls are suppose to be feeding Claudia's cows and Mckall dogs. Tonight I got to be so lucky to drive her to feed the dog. It was quite comical. Poor little Emmie was so terrified of the dog.

Peach Days

2008-08-30T19:25:00.000-07:00

Friday night I went with Keri, Zak, Kade and their families to Peach days. They had a mechanical bull there and I wish i didn't have a skirt on or I would have totally rode that thing. I have always thought they looked like a lot of fun. Oh well I got to settle to watch Kade ride it instead.

Uncle Rico

2008-08-30T13:29:00.000-07:00

all is calm at "Uncle Rico's" home....

sneaking up so quietly to the truck......

we recruited some new help....they are never too young to start.....

placing on the vinyl.....

the end product!

So the two most favorite nieces strike again......This time we got unsuspecting Uncle Rico aka Uncle Kyle....You know if only coach and put him in that last game they could have one the State Championship and then who knows where he would be now........You all better watch out you never who might be next.....

Clutch

2008-08-30T13:22:00.000-07:00

Poor unsuspecting Uncle Edward ooops I mean Clutch aka Uncle Chris. While you were at home sleeping safe and sound two of your very most favorite nieces were out letting everyone know that you now go by Clutch. For those of you who want to know why the name Clutch you should as him. If you want the true story you should ask Zak. We love ya Uncle Chris!

Tagged!!

2008-08-28T21:40:00.000-07:00

thanks Ken for tagging me. I super dooper appreciate it..Here it goes......

Fave Shoes: starting today it's my new polka dot shoes before that it was my soda sandels
Fave Room: Bedroom. It's were i can get away from reality
Fave Soda: toss up between cherry coke and sprite
Fave Treat: Reese peanut butter cups
Fave Past time: Reading and crafting
Fave Household Chore: None...I am LAZY
Fave Car: a big box van just like Old Blue....Gotta love. LOL
Fave T.V. Show: The office, Greek, Friends, and Gilmore Girls
Fave Store: Target
Fave Time of Day: 10:00 p.m.

I tag anyone who is reading this and hasn't already done it

New Shoes

2008-08-28T21:13:00.000-07:00

Keri bought me these super cute new shoes....I love them!!!! I was so excited to wear them today and look how cute they match my toes! Love it!!! When she gave them to me Emmie said that her mom got them but because she loved me so much she gave them to me. It couldn't be cause they are in my size and not Keri's could it????? Then Emmie went on to tell me that I needed to wear my black and white polka dot headband with them and go and get a matching shirt and skirt then she took that back and said not a skirt, polka dot shorts! Reminds me of my seventh grade school pictures when I did happen to have a white and black polka dot headband and shirt... so not cute! I do love these shoes! Today I had to show them off to everyone at work.. What a hit.

Hair Time

2008-08-28T21:06:00.000-07:00

Monday Keri was over having mom perm Emmie's hair and then Claudia came to color McCall's. We felt a little left out so I used the extra hair color I had left over from when I dyed mine(what a nice sister I am) and colored Keri's. I think it turned out super cute! You couldn't ask for a better color:) or colorist. I think that Claudia is taking customers so if any of you out there are feeling daring I would give her a call....

Update on Summer

2008-08-27T19:55:00.000-07:00

Summer hasn't been able to blog lately due to her new job. So I am taking over updating her blog. Hopefully things will slow down for her and she will back to the blogging world. Things are good for Summer. She is now the First or Second Counselor in Young Womens. Those girls (whoever they are) are so lucky to have Summer as a leader. She truly cares about them. Summer is a very giving and loving gal. She is such a great aunt and loves each of her nieces and nephews. She is the best sister ever to all of us. Always thinking of us. She is so good to bring me a pop on ice. She calls to check on me when my hubby is away and will help me with anything.
Love ya summer

Happy Birthday Sistas

2008-08-11T19:40:00.000-07:00

I just want to wish a very happy birthday to my two sweet sisters. I love you guys so much. I am so thankful that Heavenly Father gave me to you. You have both always been there for me whenever I have needed you. You are both always willing to listen to me and to help me through my bad times. And there seems to be quite a bit more lately:0) Thank you both so much for all always listening to me and for all the advice you give. I don't know how I would have gotten through some days without being able to talk to either of you and for your encouragement. You are both so thoughtful alway knowing when I need an extra push. I love you both so much and I hope your day today was wonderful! Love Ya!

Love it!

2008-08-09T09:06:00.000-07:00

As soon as I saw this picture of Christ I knew I had to have it. I love it!! There is just something about these eyes that speak to me. Everytime I look at it I just feel a peace. I was showing it to Keri and telling her I wanted to get a black frame for it and where I wanted to put it in my room and she said, Why don't you cut out in Vinyl "Come Follow Me". I love how it turned out so I had to share it with everyone.

Lyman Gubler Family Reunion

2008-08-05T20:44:00.000-07:00

Sitting around Visiting
Getting ready to give the kids some prizes
Grandma and me...After this picture she pinched my butt, gotta love grandma:)
Uncle Kyle paying Keri back...poor Ellie just happened to be right there.
All the kids lined up for the big race against Uncle Kyle
Rowdy I think got the most drenched out of all the adults...He was a really great sport about it.
Poop or mudd...You tell me???
Ooops did someone fall???
Finally he did it!!!!!
Paybacks to Kendra

On Saturday August 2, 2008 we had the Lyman Gubler Family Reunion. Aunt Kristine was in charge and we met at LaVerkin city park for dinner. It was a lot of fun to sit around and visit everyone. Aunt Doris was nice enough to leave squirt guns for the kids to squirt all the adult males and pretty soon there was some pretty wet people. Everyone had great attitudes about it but if I was Aunt Doris I think I might watch out for Zak and Rowdy when she gets home from her cruise. lol

Uncle Kyle challenged all of the kids to a race.....The first time they raced he fell before it even started. Don't worry though he got up and raced again and started before it was time just so he could win. Gotta love it:)

We're goin' Hikin' - Zion

2008-08-05T20:28:00.000-07:00

Addi, Sam, Kendra, and Andy

On our way.....

I think she had the best ride!

Swimming in the middle pool...I think it might have been cold:0)

Our group walking around the lower pool.

What a Wonderful World We Live In

Some of us might have had a harder time climbing some of the rocks. lol

Rylann, Andy, Emmie, and Hailey at the middle pool

Jaxton, Kaige, and Slatin in the upper pool

most of the kids...the two babies are missing

Hiking Emerald Pools

2008-08-05T19:29:00.000-07:00

Kaige, Rylann, Emerson, Kendra, and little bit of Andy

Sam, Ryker, Ellie, and Jaxton

Ain't no mountain high enough!

Monday I went hiking with Sam, Kendra, Hailey, Rylann, Andy, Addison, Keri, Ryker, Jaxton, Kaige, Slatin, Emerson, Ellie, and Deacon. I am pretty sure people probably thought we were maybe a polygamist bunch since we had Sam with the four of us women and a bunch of kids all around the same ages:0) It was a lot of fun though! I love my family and I always have such a great time hanging out with them. We went to the lower pool and Ellie's stoller couldn't go any further so Kendra stayed behind with her and Deacon while the rest of us hiked up to the middle and upper pools. I have not done this hike since I was in High School. I really need to start taking better advantage of what we have around us.

Ain't she sweet

2008-08-02T22:03:00.000-07:00

Chris and Keri's kids slept over friday night so Saturday I got to do Emmie's hair. We decided to curl it all over and then we took one of my flowers and glued it to a clip to put in her hair. I think it turned out quite cute and she seemed to have fun with it. The bottom picture is her posing with the toothbrush grandma gave her. It's always nice to see the gifts I give to mom being given to someone else. lol Gotta love the re-gifter's:)

I had a lot of fun with Emmie and was glad that she was my little shadow for most of Saturday. It's times like these that I really wish I had a child of my own. Oh well, as we all know the Lord has his own plan for us and if we do our part he will do his. I am just grateful for all of my family and for everything they do for me. I didn't mean to go off on this but since I am I just want you all to know how much I love you and appreciate everything you do for me and for putting up with me. I know sometimes I can be a drag but you are always there for me. Especially when I decide to have one of my depressing pity parties you guys are always there helping me through those tough times. I don't know how I would do it without you Love you guys!!

Pedicures and Barnes and Noble

2008-08-02T21:58:00.000-07:00

Friday night Kinzie and I decided to go and get pedicures before I had to be back to pick everyone up to head to Barnes and Noble for the release of Breaking Dawn. I saw a girl getting her toes done and thought they were absolutely adorable and so I decided to break down and spend a little extra and do the same look. I love it. I am showing just about everyone I meet how cute it is and so I thought I needed to let everyone else in on my adorable toenails. I got them done at Asia nails if anyone is interested in getting theirs done. I wish I would have done hot pink instead of the black but I love it! By the way....I didn't get any pictures and I wish I would have but Barnes and Nobel was CRAZY on friday night. I am so excited to have the book but I can't believe all the craziness about it. I am so excited to start reading and i know once I start it will be hard to put down.

Happy 24th

2008-07-30T21:50:00.001-07:00

getting advice from Dad

Grandpa and Talan

Becky and Talan

Grandma teaching Talan about Sparklers

Okay, so I know that it's not the 24th of July anymore but I am finally getting around to catching up my blogging.... For the 24th I got to work. What a long day when you know most people are out having fun. Okay they might not be out having fun but it seems like it when you are stuck at work:) Anyways, after work Kade, Becky, and Talan came over to do fire works. Talan was a little freaked out by them and had to stay on the trampoline. I took him once over by the board with the fire crackers and it and he was super scared. I am such a great aunt! lol

Some of the many faces of Shelby

2008-07-30T21:38:00.001-07:00

I happened to leave my camera unattended next to Shelby and this is what happened. So i thought it would be funny to post the pictures. I get the biggest kick out of Shelby. I am also seeing where Kael gets some of his many faces from;) lol

Fashion Show

2008-07-30T21:32:00.000-07:00

Abby

Hailey

Kael and Andy

Hailey and Trey

Rylann, Kael, Andy, and Shelby

After getting our Manicures the kids decided to have a fashion/talent show. We started outside but it soon started to rain so we had go inside. It was a lot of fun just to sit back and see the costumes and "dances". What cutie-pa-tooties!

Mani's anyone?

2008-07-30T21:25:00.000-07:00

Shelby started a Nail Club. The club gets together once a week and paints each other's nails. So on Sunday I decided that she needed to get some practice in:) I asked her to paint my nails and then Ellie wanted her's done. Kendra's girls were staying with us and they wanted their's done as well so it turned out to be lots of fun! thank you Shelby for painting our nails for us! We love you and we love our nails.

LaVerkin 1st Ward 2008 Youth Conference

2008-07-15T21:40:00.000-07:00

For Youth Conference this year it was on a ward level and we chose to do a one day event. For our morning activity we met at 8 at the old white church so we could all head up to Kanaraville Falls. Wow what a hike. I love it. It was so pretty. This is the whole group of us on our way into the slot canyon. What a great group we had. Everyone was fabulous!

I had two favorite parts of the hike...this is the first one. We got to climb up this waterfall. How cool is this. It was awesome!

My second favorite part was at the end where there was a natural water slide. The water was freezing but it was so much fun! All of the Young Women and Young Women leaders went down before all the boys dared to. Here is Brother Charles Gubler showing the boys how it was done. We loved having him on the hike with us.

After everything was done for the day we ended with a luau. Thank you Brother and Sister Maxwell for a great dinner. It was amazing. We had so much yummy food. And even a rice crispy cake to look like a roasted pig with an apple in it's mouth. So cute. We also had Brother Kade Ballard come a speak to us. He did an amazing job and if anyone is looking for a great speaker for the youth he would be it. The kids all agreed that it was good.

When we got back from the hike we did a service project and went and filled sand bags to help out with the flooding from the storm the night before. We had several people in the ward get flooded and we were happy to help.