The Story Of Our Life

Happy 4th Birthday Jeadyn

2009-01-24T23:29:00.000-07:00

My little princess AKA Bryson's girlfriend turned 4 today.

We love you Jaedy Bug!!!!!!

New Years

2009-01-01T22:21:00.004-07:00

Me, Brandy, Kelly, April, and Summer

We played some major Rock Band all night long!

New years kisses!

The kids and there Rock Band group, Kylee was the dancer!

The Ore House

2008-12-27T23:59:00.000-07:00

April was in town for Christmas and New years she asked us to go to the bar that her and Jen go to since she always goes to the ones we like to go to. At first I wasn't for sure, it didn't sound much fun. It is in the middle of nowhere, I felt like it was out of the movie The Hills Have Eyes. I was waiting for the deformed people. But I have to say it was a blast! Can't wait to go again.

Nathan had to work so it was Brandy, Richard, April, Jen, Jen's mom Jill, Tristin, Mishia, and ME!

We sat next to the bar so we got some shockingly up close and personal views. (I'll I have to say is if your going to wear a skirt and dance on the bar PLEASE make sure you have panties on!)

Thanks April and Jen for the fun night!!!

Christmas Day!

2008-12-25T23:00:00.001-07:00

The kids had a pretty god Christmas this year, I think Santa was too good. I love to see how excited the kids get. It brings back memories when I was a kid and My sisters and brother and I could never sleep because how excited we were. This year they started waking us and 4:30am, we didn't even go to bed until 2:30am. We told them to go back to bed, after the fourth time we finally got up at 7:00.

Ryan was a little excited for his i pod!
It snowed all night this is what we woke up too!

Around 1:00pm we went down to Salt Lake City to visit Nathan's side of the family and this is what it looked like there, SUN and no SNOW!!
Later that night My mom and dad, Angie and Kodis, Nikki and Jeff, and Garret came over for dinner and more presents.
My mom and dad

Nathan and I

Kodis and Angie

Nikki and Jeff

Mom, Dad, Garret, Josh, and Ryan

After that at about 8:30pm we headed over to Brandy for more presents.
WOW, what a busy but good Christmas!

Christmas Eve

2008-12-24T23:34:00.002-07:00

Ever since I was a little girl we have had a tradition to go out to dinner and to a movie on Christmas Eve. This year we only made it to dinner, I had to work and do some last minute SHOPPING. When I was little I always looked forward to go out, it helped make the night go by faster when your so excited for Santa to come!

Nathan was tired he had to work and only got 2 hours of

sleep before I woke him up.

(and of course on the phone with work issues)

Getting ready for bed!

The Blight's Christmas Party

2008-12-22T23:10:00.000-07:00

Every year my moms side of the family gets together for a Christmas party. And of course a visit from old St. Nick.

Snow Day!

2008-12-21T00:46:00.001-07:00

Josh, Ryan, and Bryson have been plating outside for hours since it has been snowing ( I'm not complaining). They are building a snow fort. They told me they all have duties and Josh is the boss, no surprise there. Josh fires his brother's every hour because they are not working to his standers. But what I THINK is there are too many chiefs and not enough Indians.

Nathan's side Christmas Party

2008-12-20T23:19:00.001-07:00

Today Nathan's side all got together for our first Christmas party. It was nice to get everyone together. Emily e-mailed me asking if I had any ideas on how to get all the family together. I mentioned on having a Christmas party. And I might say it turned out pretty good!

Family Pictures

2008-12-14T01:03:00.002-07:00

Today We had our family pictures taken. Of course it had to be freezing, the weather has been so warm the first few weeks of the month... Well not today! My cousin Kristin and her husband Caiser have a photography business. Caiser was the brave one to come and take our pictures in the frigid weather! I must say he did an awesome job! Thanks Kristin and Caiser for the awesome pictures and Caiser for freezing your butt off. We love you!

Nathan's side of the family

Nathan and his brother's Harley and Vance

Harley's family

Harley, Kelly, Tyler, Kylee, and Vance

Summer's family

Ivan, Summer, Sita, Mele, and Amaleiha

Port O' Call

2008-12-06T01:21:00.000-07:00

Jed, Richard, Macy, Brandy, Misha, Tristan, Me & Nathan

Happy Birthday Sita and Mele

2008-11-30T22:04:00.001-07:00

Today we celebrated my niece Sita's 5th birthday and Mele's 3rd Birthday. Happy Birthday girls, We love you!!

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-27T20:42:00.001-07:00

This year my mom's whole side of the family got together for Thanksgiving. We haven't all got together on Thanksgiving for a long time. Our family is so BIG we had to have it at the church. It was nice to see everyone!

Grandma June, my dads mom, Came with us.

Nathan, Me, Garret, Nikki, Jeff, Angie, Kodis,
Ryan, Bryson, Dad, Mom, & Josh

This is becoming deja vu!!

2008-11-26T21:56:00.000-07:00

So here we are at Wendover once again. We came down to pick up my bet winnings and we had a coupon for a free room, so it cost us nothing but gas and dinner. Don't forget the plus side of $450.
Nikki and Jeff came with us, we didn't get there until 8:00pm. After checking in we went to dinner and then to PLAY. Nikki and I played black jack for about 2 hours did ok, won $50. Nikki and Jeff started to play roulette. I was watching the craps table and decided to play. I hadn't played for a long time and usually when I did I would lose. I started with $10, I did pretty good when ever I would win I would put some of it in my pocket. I had a stack and I told myself when it was gone I was walking away. At about 5:00 am The stack was gone, Nathan asked if I lost everything. I said "NOPE" and pointed to the bulge in my pocket. We went to the cashier.... I won $150. Montego bay was pretty nice to me on this trip! On the other hand, not so nice to Nikki. At one point she had about $100 in her pocket, but she couldn't walk away! She lost $80. But that is what Wendover is all about, and having FUN!! Now we are going to Thanksgiving dinner on 2 hours of sleep.

PiZZZZZa!

2008-11-24T22:53:00.000-07:00

Tonight Brandy invited us over for a Pizza Party. All the kids got to make there own pizza, the kids were very creative. The kids had lots of fun!!! Thanks Brandy for having us over to make a flour mess at your house:)

Beginners luck!!

2008-11-23T22:50:00.000-07:00

My dad goes out to Wendover every so often and places some sports bets. I was talking to my mom and she was picking some teams for her bet, she told me that I should pick some. So I picked 6 teams, I didn't know anything about the teams I picked. I knew who the Cowboys were and they were playing against the 49ers, but that's it. Well all the Sunday games won! Tonight Saints vs Packers. As I was watching the game I was having an anxiety attack. The first 2 quarters it was close. And then............ the packers got their butt kicked. The Saints only had to win by 3 points but they won by 22!!!! 51 to 29. My $10 bet turned into $450. I'm going to Wendover on Wednesday to get my mula!!!!!!!

Twilight

2008-11-22T01:23:00.005-07:00

Tonight Macy, Macy sister Jessi ,Brandy, Brandy's friend Mandi, and I went and seen Twilight. Macy's work rented out a theater and she got 4 extra tickets. We went out to dinner before the movie at Applebee's, they were really busy there was a 30 minute wait then it took an hour just to get our food. Since Macy's work rented out the theater it was not reserve seating, Macy's sister Jessi didn't go to dinner so she was our hero and went and stood in line an hour and 15 minutes before the show started (good thing since Applebee's took so LONG!). It was way good, I loved it! I love Edward! I had an appointment today at the gym with my trainer, I told him I had to come earlier today because I have a date. He looked at me, started laughing and said with who Edward.......YUP!!!

Before We knew about Macy's work Nikki ordered ticket on-line for Sunday,there is about 20 of us going. So Me and Brandy are going again, good thing it was good!

So yes Edward I will go on a second date!!! :)

Oh how I love Wendover!

2008-11-16T02:01:00.004-07:00

This weekend we went to wendover for Brandy's uncle Buck's 50th birthday. We didn't do much gambling this year which is a bis surprise we spent most of the time at the bar. I didn't get too many pictures because apparently you can't take pictures in the casino even though we were at the bar?? I got in trouble quite a few times for taking pictures. Of course we didn't go to bed until 4 in the morning. It's better than some of mine and brandy's 6 in the morning adventures, but it wouldn't be a official Wendover trip if we went to bed early!

This is what happens when you try to take a picture in front of the casino and a tour bus shows up................Steph-"wait the flash wasn't on Mike will you take another one?"
Nathan-"no we're not taking a picture, go ahead walk right in front of us!"

Guy- "Oh I sorry you take picture?"

We were laughing so hard after looking at the picture, I almost peed my pants! You got to love good ol' Windover!!!

I've been tagged!!!

2008-11-10T12:46:00.016-07:00

1. Link to the person that tagged you
2. Post the rules on your blog

3. Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself

4. Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blog

5. Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website.

6. Let your tagged peeps know once your entry is UP.

Random #1:

I'll start with this post... I am the biggest procrastinator you'll ever meet! I was tagged from Annie about 3 weeks ago. I wait for the last minute on everything I do. I don't do it on purpose and I have tried to stop (for my kids sake, I don't want them to take on my horrible habits lol). But there is no use, so get used to it.:)

Random # 2:

You'll never catch me without a piece of gum in my mouth. And not just any gum it has to be peppermint. My favorite kind is stride sweet peppermint. If I don't have gum I get a stomach ache, or I just think I do? I know I'm a freak!!

Random #3:

I have to take a shower twice a day, I can't get ready in the morning without one, and I can't go to bed at night feeling dirty. I know.... Sorry I'm not doing my part on conserving water.

Random #4:

I love milk. But I can't drink a glass of milk without eating something with it, and it has to be ice cold.
Random #5:
I don't like fruits and veggies, it's a texture thing. My personal trainer is surprised I have lost as much weight as I have without eating them. But, I have been trying. I can gag down an orange, grapefruit, and carrots. I think I need to be hypnotized to get over this. lol- Random #6:
I love to sing I sing to everything and anything. Whenever someone says something I sing a song to whatever they say ex. If they're talking about an umbrella I'll start singing..."under my umbrella" or if you say stop I would sing... "stop in the name of love". If you ever go camping with us be prepared you feel like your in pre-school.

I'm tagging whoever wants to play!!

A Day at Little Sahara Sand Dunes

2008-11-08T23:59:00.003-07:00

This weekend we took our 4-wheelers out and spent the day at Little Sahara sand dunes. It was our family, Brandy's family, Nathan's co-worker Dan and his family and his friends. We all thought it was going to be cold but it turned out to be a really nice day. We played hard on the 4-wheelers, Nathan took me on a ride and I thought I was going to die!!! The kids had a blast riding around. After all the playing we roasted some hot dogs for dinner and sat around the fire. We left to go home around 9:30pm, it was a fun, long day!

All the girls seem to like Nathan. No matter where we

go they seem to follow him. Here they were having
him put them in and out of the tree.

Ryan and Carter climbing a tree

The kids playin'!! Josh and Easton caught a lizard

The Kid's Playpen

Sittin' around the fire roastin' hot dogs

Halloween Party # 2

2008-11-01T22:00:00.003-06:00

Angie had a Halloween party, so here we go.........Halloween Party number TWO!!
I didn't dress up much, me and brandy just put on some horns ( is that dressing up???) There was some really good costumes there. My favorite was Johnny Cash & June Carter(Levi & Amanda) and Sandy & Danny from Grease(Angie and Kodis).

Kodis got excited over the "Big one"

Angie and Kodis had a honeymoon flashback!!!

Kiss ME

2008-11-01T13:03:00.003-06:00

Yesterday my sister Nikki was watching Bryson while I was at work. They were watching the movie Adventures in Babysitting, at the end there is a kissing scene. After the show was over Bryson looked at Nikki and said "you can kiss me if you want".

Happy Halloween

2008-10-31T23:31:00.005-06:00

This Halloween we stared the morning off with the school parade. I tried my hardest to get some pictures, but the kids were running through the parade. I got there at 8:30 the kindergarten walked before the rest of the school because they are only half day. The rest of the school was supposed to start at 9:00 but they didn't start until 9:30. I felt bad for all the antsy little brothers and sisters that came to watch. I really felt bad for their parents, I remember those days.

Bryson

His teacher Mrs. Atwood

Ryan

His Teacher Mr. Turner

Josh
Like I said they were running through

the parade, so I thought this was Josh's

teacher Mr. Richmond. It wasn't!! It's

Mr.Welker! Oh well I tried.

And then off to trick or treating.......Josh will work for candy.

Ryan............Wuz up!!!!

Bryson.. Mr. funny bones

We headed out early to try to make our rounds because Josh was going to go out with his friends. Well we didn't make it to every one's house we were planing. We did make it to Grandma Bonnie's and Grandpa Gayson's, Becky's, Angie's, Craig and Marci's, and Nana's.

This picture didn't turn out that well, but it's the only one I took

Grandma Bonnie, Grandpa Gayson and the BoysAfter that I took Josh and Eliott to Ian's so they could go trick-or-treating. Brandy, Richard, Easton, Jaedyn,Ryan, Bryson, and I went around Brandy's house. about 10 Minutes into it Bryson said he didn't feel good, he didn't want to get anymore candy so I knew he was sick.

Ryan and all his candy... Oh no I'm in trouble!

My sick little boy

When we got home he was acting OK. He fell asleep in the living room. He woke up crying, I had him come in my room. He told me his tummy hurt. He looked at me and said "I'm going to puke". I grabbed him and tried to run to the bathroom. But I didn't make it, it ended up all over my bedroom floor.

If anyone knows me I have a weak stomach when it comes to puke. I went to get our carpet cleaner, but Nathan's mom has it... GREAT!! I cleaned it up gagging the whole time.

That just made me think of a time when I think I was about 8 or 9. My aunt Becky was at my house babysitting and me and my cousin Annie thought it would be good to eat raw spaghetti noodles dip in peanut butter and hot dogs (we always made up new food inventions). I got sick that night and puked. My aunt Becky couldn't clean it up because it was making her sick. So she took out the vacuum and vacuumed it up. I remember the vacuum stinking forever. (sorry I had to write down that memory while it was on my mind)

Fall fun......

2008-10-26T19:14:00.001-06:00

Every year we try to go up to the canyon and take some pictures. This year we were a little late to get all the bright colors, but there was still some leaves. We roasted some hot dogs and the kids had fun exploring. For some reason Brandy's camera wasn't taking that good of pictures, but that's ok we had fun!!!

Halloween Party 2008

2008-10-25T23:30:00.003-06:00

Tonight we had our annual Halloween party!!!

Me and Brandy 80 girls

Me & Nathan

Brandy & Richard

Angie & Kodis

Jeff & Nikki

Tristin & Anishia

Travis and his girlfriend

Harley & Kellie

Melissa & Wade

Macy, Josh, & Levi

Nathan & Angie

Me and Jason (My personal trainer, Thanks for keeping me motivated!!!

I would have given up by now.)

The sister's and BFF- My Favorite girls

Me and my sissy's

Me, Ernesto & Brandy

So........... this year we didn't break a table, but we did have a contest to see who could get the most signatures on our chest, I won and no Brandy I did not cheat:). We think we're funny, Oh wait we ARE!!!

I think this year was one of the funniest years. We didn't have much problems like some of the previous years like my coffee table breaking in half (even though I laughed my ass off and it was mine Brandy and Mike's fault), or When Brandy decided to jump out of the truck going 30 to 40 miles an hour (she didn't want to go home cause she loves me so much). And best of all no one puked!!!! I can't wait until next year. Thanks to everyone who took pictures since I was a slacker this year!!! And thanks everyone for making this a fun night!!

In Memory Of Leonard Willner

2008-10-23T21:17:00.004-06:00

Leonard Elmer Willner
Leonard Elmer Willner Great Husband, Father, Granddad, Uncle and Friend My beloved husband and best friend, Leonard, passed away in a horrible accident October 17, 2008. This is a great loss for his family and all those who knew and worked with him. We will all miss his favorite comeback when someone would ask how he was, and he would always say, "Still kicking! Signs of life, still hope." Leonard was born in Chewelah, Washington, August 24, 1942 to John and Dorothy Seeley Willner. They have both passed away. I met Len while working at the Congress Hotel in 1969. He had come over here from Long Beach, California. He stayed at the hotel, and we started going together. Len became a member of the LDS Church in 1975. He leaves behind his wife, Jeanine Quistberg Willner, son Zachary Willner, his loving grandsons; Charlie age-11, Slane-6 months and Lekia Beason. Funeral services will be Thurs., October 23, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr. Friends may visit 1 hour prior to the service. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.

Nathan's uncle past away in a horrible car accident on the way home from work. He worked for Le bus, he was getting onto the I-80 eastbound on ramp and lost control of the vehicle. He will be missed greatly.

What can I say.........We LOVE this bar!!!

2008-10-18T23:00:00.012-06:00

We went to the Tavernacle to celebrate my dad's birthday. April was in town, so it was also a celebration to see her (I love you April!!). We had quite the turn out, Nathan & I, Brandy & Richard, Macy & Jimmy, Lacy & Matt, April, Jen, Ernesto, John, Cody, My Mom & Dad, Kelleen & Steve, Jed, Tristin & Amisha, and some of Richards friends and some of Matt's friends also showed up.

Me and Nahan

My BFF Brandy and Me
Me and my Mom and Dad

Macy, Me, Lacy & Brandy

At the bar you pay to request a song to be played, well for my dad's birthday we requested a song but they couldn't find it. So they asked us if he was fun to tease, if anyone knows my dad he is hilarious. They had him go up on the piano and do "head and shoulders knees and toes" and every time he goofed up he had to take 1 item of clothes off. Well he goofed up 3 times so they slowed the song WAY down for him. When he finally got it right he got to choose a girl from the audience. We all pointed to Brandy(cause she is such a good sport;) I love you Brandy!) She had to get up on the piano with my dad and point to his "head and shoulders knees and toes" except it was "head and shoulders penis toes" At the end of the song they were singing Knees & toes, Knees & toes, Knees & toes.........................................over and over again so it looked like she was going up and down on him!! It was so funny after Brandy was saying that it was so wrong because my dad is like her dad (once again I LOVE YOU BRANDY!!!!) We sang and danced the night away (And got a "little" tipsy).

It was a fun night except for a couple of our acquaintances that like to think they are still in high school start fights and be immature. It seems when ever they come out to play with us they always start drama. I didn't care I stayed inside and had a blast while they were outside fighting!! (you know who you are) Let's just say we won't be inviting them anymore.

The Greatest Show On Earth!

2008-09-26T22:06:00.015-06:00

Today my mom took me and my boys to the circus. We took the trax to the energy solutions arena. We didn't plan it to well, The circus started at 3:30 and the trax didn't get there until 3:31. So we ran..... We got inside, LATE, and someone was sitting in all our seats. So we had to wait for a lady who worked there kick them out. The kids were good for the first half, and then Ryan and Bryson started asking the famous question............... "When is it going to be over?" I never have much problem with Josh. Then the elephants came out and took a big huge poop, my kids thought that was great! It was good I haven't been to the circus since I was about six.

When it was over we walked over to the Gateway and had dinner. We was getting on the trax to head back home (this is probably only the second time me and my mom have rode the trax). My mom was sitting on the wrong side. I told her we need to be on the side that says "Sandy, University". So I took charge thinking I knew what I was doing. We got on the train and we were talking then I heard the intercom say "this train is going to the University". I looked at my mom and said, um.... I think we are on the wrong train. Another passenger told us the short trains go to the University and the long ones go to Sandy, like I knew that. So we got off at the next stop. When the train drove off there was a big sign in the window that said UNIVERSITY! My kids were laughing at me, saying I thought you knew what you were doing! They got a kick out of it, so did me and my mom. Well we made it home safe and sound!! It was a good to spend time with my mom, and of course to laugh at our self because we think we're so funny.

The Tavernacle

2008-09-20T23:12:00.003-06:00

This weekend we went to the Tavernacle, a piano bar. At first I wasn't for sure how it was going to be. Brandy has been there before and she said it was a blast. Needless to say it was a blast. We had so much fun!! It was nothing what I expected.

Me and Nathan

Brandy and Richard

My sis Nikki, and Jeff

Me, Macy, and Brandy

Heidi and Mike

Me and My BFF Brandy

The Twilght Saga

2008-09-16T20:17:00.002-06:00

Ok so after seeing blog's and the news about these books I was curious, I wanted to see what the hype was all about. I'm not a big book reader, or I thought I wasn't. I started to read them on Friday and I haven't been able to put it down. I have been up until 3:00am reading I am half way through the second book. I have never had a book take control of me like that.

Utah State Fair

2008-09-14T22:35:00.000-06:00

Every year we go to the fair, My family and Brandy's family. The kids always have lots of fun with the stinky animals, and the outrageous "I think they're going to break" rides!!

My little monkeys

Jeadyn and Bryson are taking the lead,

with Easton and Ryan right behind.

2008-09-12T00:11:00.003-06:00

You Are Cinderella!

Dignified and hard working. With a gentle and soft-spoken manner you have something many people don't. Patience. Even through the moments of heartbreak you're still able to hold onto all of your hopes and dreams. Bide your time; your dream will come true.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Kodis and Angie Peterson 9/6/08

2008-09-06T23:15:00.002-06:00

Angie's wedding turned out really good! It was so pretty, like a fairy tale.

Mr. & Mrs. Perterson

Mom, Sandra, & Ernie...............Bryson

....................................Angie and Dad

Future Mr. & Mrs. .......Richard, Brandy, Me, & Nathan

Dani's kids

2008-09-02T17:58:00.001-06:00

I babysat my cousin Dani's kids today while Kim went and got her hair done. Thet are so dang cute.

Lexi

Porter

Bryson taking Lexi on a drive

Little get together with friends

2008-08-30T23:09:00.003-06:00

My mom took the kids over night, so acted on the no kids night! We had some friends over for some adult only time. I was a little late at pulling my camera out, so I only got a few pictures.

A lot of up dating

2008-08-25T21:38:00.002-06:00

If you have noticed I haven't done much to my blog lately. Nathan went out of town to Kentucky for two weeks, when he got back we went camping for a week. I haven't had much time to do anything. So I will be doing a lot of updating this week.

Richard's B-Day camping trip (Starvation)

2008-08-18T11:01:00.000-06:00

Every year we go camping for Richard's Birthday. This year we went to starvation, Brandy has some property right by the lake. We always take my grandma's and grandpa's boat, and we always have problems with it breaking down. The first day out we took the kids out tubing. Nathan went to town to get some ice, so Brandy, April and I took the kids out tubing. The boat ran great and the kids had a blast.

Bryson and Jeadyn were little dare devils, as Eliott was saying slower they were saying faster!!

Well................ As I said the boat always gives us problems!! While Nathan and I were driving to get me stitches, the boat broke down in Brandy and April with all the kids. And to make things worse the boat only had one ore to paddle back to shore.

Harley was brave enough to take all the boys fishing. Out of everyone including Harley, Bryson was the only one that caught a fish.

Josh's Birthday Party at Nickle Cade

2008-08-15T19:02:00.000-06:00

Josh chose to go to nickle cade with his friends for his birthday. When it was time to eat they all ran over to a different table, they are too cool sit with the "grown-ups". They had lots of fun!

Idan, Eliott, Josh, Ian, Stephan,

Josh L., Ryan, Jaedyn,Easton, & Bryson

Happy 11th Birthday Josh

2008-08-13T17:33:00.001-06:00

For Josh's Birthday we had Bompa, Nana, Angie, and Garret over for some cake and ice cream. He got some major dough for his birthday! Dad is out of town in Kentucky, so we took plenty of pictures.

Angie and Kodis' Bachelor/ Bachelorette Party

2008-08-09T22:55:00.001-06:00

We got Kodis a stripper "Kitty", aka my dad!

Angie's Bridal Shower

2008-08-09T22:14:00.001-06:00

Angie's Bridal shower had a great turn out! As I was going through all the pictures, I noticed I didn't have that many. I think I was too busy making sure the food tray and Juice bowl stayed full!

My little sis' Nikki & Angie

Me and My sis Nikki..

Alaina, Kara, Sherry, & Kristin-- Tara, Alissa, Marci, & Jenna

Kodis' Family-- Lindzi, & Jer

Me, Mom, & Becky

Bryson's First Day of Kindergarten!!!!

2008-08-05T21:58:00.010-06:00

Today was Bryson's first day of kindergarten! He was so cute, last night we went to go and get him some school clothes. When we got home he ran in his room and folded the clothes he wanted to wear and put them on his dresser. Then he was so worried about everything, if all his stuff is in his book bag, who's going to wake him up for school, and who's taking him to school.When we got there his teacher, Mrs. Atwood, had the parents come in and help the kids with a few project's. We had to paint their had and make a hand print, then help them find the bathroom. Measure their height, hand, and foot. And last find their names around the classroom. I was there about an hour and got some really cute pictures. As I was leaving I stood outside the door and just watched for a little while, thinking to myself this is my baby!! You never realize how fast time goes. You have to take in every moment, before you know it they will be all grown up.

BBQ And Swimming Fun

2008-08-02T23:00:00.008-06:00

We love to barbecue in the summer time, it's a good way to get our friends together. After we ate and played a little at our house, we went over to Brandy's pool to swim. Ryan Lunt, one of our friends from high school, that we haven't seen for years, came over.

Eliott, Josh,Keara, and Ryan

Jaedyn & Bryson

Jeadyn & Savanna

Kayli, Shelbi, & Jaedyn

First Day of School!

2008-07-28T19:09:00.010-06:00

6th Grade!!

I can't believe it, 6th grade!!!! WOW how time flies, it feels just like yesterday he was in kindergarten. I walked with the kids to school this morning and it made me sad, Josh doesn't need me to help him find his class or wait for the teacher's to come out anymore. I brought my camera to take pictures, but Josh is too cool now to take pictures at school:(

3rd Grade!

Ryan on the other hand still wants my help. I don't know if he needs it? He also wanted me to take plenty of pictures. He's my big 3rd grader.

Happy Pioneer Day

2008-07-24T23:19:00.009-06:00

To celebrate the 24th we went to Liberty park to watch the fire works. This year it was our family, minus Nathan he had to work, and Brandy's family. We always go to the small park across the street, that's where they light them off. It's the best view!

Over nighter at Brandy's property/ Starvation

2008-07-21T23:12:00.018-06:00

This weekend we went up to Brandy's property and stayed over night. (She has property by starvation. We leave our trailer up there.) It was kinda fast planing we didn't know if we were going to go or not. We got up there on Saturday around 4:00pm it was so hot we got our trailer situated and headed straight for the lake. The kids played in the water and the sand. The they built a bunch of sand castles with a river going around them. They decided to take turns throwing rocks at them to see who could knock down who's first. Well that turned into a HUGE mud fight!! We were laughing so hard. Eliott stopped but Josh kept at it, against Ryan and the younger kids. Josh started to get mad because everyone was against him.

MUD FIGHT!!!!!

Hangin' out around the fire

By the second day everyone was so freakin ornery (I was the worst of all)!

here's a picture of all the ornery kids

FYI: For all of you that are coming up in August, Bring bug spray! LOTS and LOTS of bug spray!!! We went through two bottles just over night, and we still got eatin alive. The mesquitos were out all day, not dusk to dawn.

A Fun Day at Deer Creek

2008-07-13T22:45:00.013-06:00

Today our family, Brandy & Richards family, and Charity & Steve's family spent the day at the lake. It was nice just to hang out and not have any plans. We stayed there about five hours,packed a lunch and let the kids play. Poor Eliott wasn't feeling to well but he still tried hard to have fun. The kids had a lot of fun swimming, even though the water was a little cold. They brought sand toys to play with, but there wasn't any sand so they made the best out of digging the rocks.

A log day in the sun sure did poop everyone out!!!

Provo River

2008-07-12T22:17:00.007-06:00

Today we went tubin' down Provo River. When we got there the shuttle driver told us the river was calm, it didn't look calm to me (I'd hate to see it on a rough day). When we got on our tube I was thinking I hope I don't fall off because I won't be able to get back on. We all tried to hook together, we looked back and Richard wasn't with us. I was trying to paddle me and Brandy back to him we hit a rapped, and guess what happened? I fell off. The river was going fast at that point, I couldn't get back on. I was trying to get over to the bank, it was so rough on my feet. (they're bruised now). I finally got back on, did I mention I was pulling brandy along with me the whole time. I didn't want to be alone. After that I was kinda scared. Up the way a little everyone pulled over on an island and waited for everyone to catch up.

We ran into a ton of trees, rocks, and sticks. By about half way down I started getting the hang on paddling and turning my tube. It took us about 2 1/2 hours to go down, it was so much fun!!! I wanna do it again!!

The Girls & The Boys

Here's where we took a break on keystone Island!

Oh The Memories!!!

2008-07-10T21:51:00.000-06:00

I just read this on my cousins blog, and it was so fun to think of the memories. so I thought I would see what kind of memories we have made together. Please play along!

The Memory Post Game!

1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you know me a little or a lot, anything you remember! If we're only blogging friends, write about a post that is the most memorable for you.

2. Next, if you feel so inclined, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. If you leave a memory about me, I'll be sure to write one about you...!

3. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. ☺ And please do this on your page, too, so we can all share in the fun times together. :)

It'a our Anniversary!

2008-07-10T10:10:00.000-06:00

Today Nathan and I have been married 9 wonderful years. We don't get to spend today with each other, cause I have to work in the day and he works in the night. So on Saturday we are going to float down the Provo River. It was my idea, I wanted to do something different this year.

Nathan I just want you to know how much I love you. I appreciate what you do for me and our family.

I Love You Mom and Dad!!!!!

2008-07-09T18:36:00.001-06:00

On the 4th July my mom always has people over, she has a really good view of Riverton park Fireworks. And yes there was some drinking going on. Nothing out of control.
Today my mom called me crying (she doesn't cry often so I knew something was wrong). She told me that she was talking to grandma on the phone about my mom blowing her diet over the 4th. My mom said yeah I had a hamburger and little chips and two drinks. My grandma told my mom that my mom is a bad example to her kids. I was really upset because how upset my mom was, and what she said to my mom.
I called my grandma, and me being as emotional as I am I started crying at hello. I said "grandma I just want you to know that you hurt my mom, she is home crying right now. And I was there on the 4th, it never got out of control." She said a bunch of mean things, but the thing that is going to stick with me the most is. She said my mom and dad were a bad example for us, and we are the way we are because of how she raised us and her drinking. (How are we,what's wrong with us??) I told her I feel my mom and dad raised us just fine. And my dad is a good dad, he adopted me and raised me well. She then said just because someone adopts someone doesn't make them a good dad. Then she said that her family has always been divided, and always will. There's my mom's family, Kim, and then there's the other family.

Just because my mom drinks every now and then does not make her a bad mom. If her drinking makes her such a bad person, then who raised her? I think my mom and dad did one damn good job raising us and I wouldn't change it for the world.

I do have a drink every once in a while. Does that now make me a bad mom??? Does that make a difference on how I raise my kids??? I DON'T THINK IS DOES! This is how I am, and like who I am.

Mom and dad I want you to know that You did one hell of a job raising us and I LOVE YOU. If I was given a choice to pick my parents, I CHOSE YOU!!

Swimming, Swimming, Swimming

2008-07-06T20:39:00.005-06:00

For the past four days we went swimming at brandy's, yes we are a little water logged. Ryan can now officially swim. He still struggles a little with his head out of the water, but he does awesome under water. Bryson is a floaty pro. And Josh is still grounded. Poor Josh, hope he learned his lesson.

READY, SET, GO!!!

Elliot's 10th Birthday Party

2008-07-05T22:58:00.000-06:00

Today was Eliott's 10th birthday. We went over to his house for pizza, cake, and ice cream. All the kids had fun playing out side and blowing bubbles. As I was going through all my pictures I noticed I have extremely more pictures of Bryson then I do the Josh and Ryan. So i started to think why?? It's because he's the only one that sticks around for pictures, the other two run off!

After the Birthday we stuck around for some late night swimming, we swam from 10pm-12am. After a while Josh decided he was done swimming, he said he was bored. So he was walking in circles around the pool. He left the pool area and walked back to brandy's, let me remind you it was 12 in the morning. We all went looking for him and couldn't find him so me and brandy got in the car. In the mean time Richard and Nathan were looking out the window for Josh in the house, and the sprinklers came on. Sure enough Josh came running out of the bushes. Richard ran to the door and grabbed him, it scared the crap out of Josh. I don't know if he knows how dangerous that was, I know I was scared. All because he didn't want to swim and being stubborn, he is now grounded for a week with no t.v., video games, radio, or outside. Now he's really going to know the meaning of bored. That late night swimming sure did wear Bryson out!!! He fell asleep while we were getting our stuff together.

Happy 4th of July!!!

2008-07-05T00:21:00.001-06:00

Today to celebrate the 4th of July we went to my mom and dad's. We had a barbecue with nana, bompa, Josh, Ryan, Bryson, and I (dad had to work). Then everyone else came over to watch the fireworks, my mom's house has a great view. And of course all the kids wanted to play the wii instead of watching the fireworks!

Bompa, Nana, Josh, Ryan, and Bryson

Bompa had to go supervise, Josh and Ryan think they

are old enough to light fireworks. Conner thought it would be

funny to hold a bottle rocket and light it while holding it.

The only problem is it burnt his hand, he let go of it to

soon and it flew under a car.

Danny's little girl Lexi. She didn't like me at first,

until I gave her candy and took her outside.

She is so cute!!

Only Ryan!!

2008-07-03T22:01:00.000-06:00

Today after going to the gym I went and got Ryan and Bryson from the daycare. We got into the car and I said "I feel like I'm going to pass out." As we were driving away Ryan said " mom don't worry if you pass out I'll grab the steering wheel, push on the brake, and call 911." I asked him how he would reach the brake? He said "don't know, I'll figure it out." He cracks me up!!!

Sunday BBQ

2008-06-29T22:34:00.000-06:00

We sure did have a busy weekend!! To end the weekend Brandy and Richard had us over for a barbecue. Eliott was mad at Easton so he didn't want in the picture. (He's hiding behind Josh)

The Drive-in

2008-06-28T23:45:00.000-06:00

After all that birthday fun Brandy's family, our family, Jed and Ernesto went to the drive-in. Ryan and Bryson made it through the first movie but fell asleep for the second. Josh, Eliott, Easton, And Jeadyn stayed awake for both shows.

Great Grandma Carol's Birthday

2008-06-28T23:31:00.000-06:00

Today we went to Jed's house to celebrate great Grandma Carol's and Carah's Birthday. Grandma Carol thought we were there to celebrate only Carah's birthday, but surprise it was for her also. A lot of the family showed up, it was nice we all haven't been together like that in a long time.

New blogger

2008-06-27T22:07:00.000-06:00

Well, after looking at my cousins blog and many other blogs I decided to start my own. I have a lot to learn, I've been playing around with my blog for about 2 hours and I'm still confused. So to start it off, this is a picture of my boys at starvation reservoir, Josh-10, Ryan-8, and Bryson-5.

Merry Christmas!

2008-01-25T23:40:00.001-07:00

Christmas this year started at about 3 in the morning. Ryan came in and woke me up saying he was hungry, I told him to go back to bed and we'll get up in a couple of hours. about 30 minutes later he came in and said he can't sleep because he's still hungry. So I got up and got him a bowl of cereal, I think it was just an excuse to see if Santa came. Then at about 5:00am the kids came in to wake us up. I told them to go back to bed for at least an hour (Nathan and I didn't even go to bed until 1:30am). They must have fell back asleep or was nice to us, they came back in at 7:30am. I love seeing how excited they are.

Ryan got an Ipod, here he is jumping with joy!

This is the snow storm we woke up to.

At about 1:00pm we decided to brave the storm and head

to Salt Lake to visit Nathans Side.

This was the weather there, BLUE Sky's

and NO snow!

When we got home Nathan pulled out the 4-wheelers to shovel the 2 feet of snow. I think the kids played on the 4-wheelers more than they played with their new toys.
Later that night my family came over for dinner and more PRESENTS.

My mom and dad

Me and Nathan

Angie and Kodis

Nikki and JeffDad, Mom, Garret, Josh, and Ryan

My mom and dad spoiled the boys and us!

To end our busy day we headed over to Brandy's at 8:30 pm for more Presents.

Red Canyon

2007-04-11T23:35:00.000-06:00

After leaving Bryce Canyon, we stopped at Red Canyon. Here are some cute pictures we took.

Bryce Canyon Vacation

2007-04-09T22:55:00.000-06:00

Here we are at Bryce Canyon. It was such a nice family vacation, and the view's were breath taking. We went on a long hike that started at the top and went down. We didn't realize how far we walked down, I was afraid the kids weren't going to make it back up. They did just fine it was me that was huffing and puffing.

Bryson looks like the Grinch (when he's a baby) in this picture!

Here we are on that long hike trail

Here we are in town, just at the base of the

entrance of Bryce Canyon.

They had a lot of fun little shops.