Laundry Anyone?

So, I have been without a washer for 2 weeks....that's right folks, 2 WEEKS!!!!!! First we thought it was the pump, so we ordered a new one, installed it and then realized it was the timer. So we have ordered the timer in hopes that that is the right part. It should be here tomorrow, however I have 5 loads of laundry that are beginning to haunt me, so I am off to the local laundry mat cause I can't stand it anymore. Ode to all you with a working washer :)

Temple Square

We needed to head up to the airport last night cause David left a piece of luggage at the airport, so we thought we would visit the lights on Temple Square while we were up there. The kids love going and Eli kept going, "Ewwwwwwwwwwww", meaning he was so amazed by the lights. It was an enjoyable evening that is quickly becoming a yearly tradition!

 

Yay for Christmas music!

ENYA is one of my most favorite artists and I love her rendition of Silent Night. Enjoy!

Boomer!

HAPPY 22ND BIRTHDAY BRETT!

 

Hope you have a wonderful day....I could not imagine our family without you and your happy personality! I love you boomer! (picture taken January '88)

Sierra the Indian

Sierra learned about Native Americans at school today and she enjoyed dressing up like them too, however her favorite part was eating some traditional indian food. Well, the turkey is thawing in preperation for frying....Yummmm! Megan and Alex will be arriving late Tuesday night and in one week Brett will be 22 years old - holy crap! Hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe Thanksgiving weekend.

 

Where in the world is Eli?

David and I started wondering where the dog and Eli were, and this is what we found about 2 minutes later....

 

Best Buddies!

 

Indi looks less than amused.

 

My little weasel.....never a dull moment!

Chandler's Baptism

Chandler got baptized Saturday, November 1, 2008. He had the neat privelage of getting baptized with his cousin Tannon, who is Renee (David's sister) and Rusty's daughter. They drove up from St. George with Rick and Sharon and we ALL ended up having a wonderful time.

 

David and Chandler before the baptism.

 

Chandler and Tannon.

 

We are so proud of Chandler for having chosen to be baptised. He is such a good kid who is a great example to his brother and sister.

Chandler's 8!

Yay for the Wal-Mart Bakery!

 

Blowin' out the candles!

 

Chandler loves his Nana!

 

Nana gave Chandler all the get-up for Cub Scouts. Chandler is so excited!

 

Thanks to everyone who sent cards, made phone calls (messages) and gave gifts.

Halloween

I tried to get a decent photo of the kids together, but Eli was having none of it!

 

Cameron decided to try on David's high school chorus vest and bow tie, and he ended up looking like a "Chip & Dale". Not to shabby :)

 

Erick and Cami came down and the boys went trick-or-treating with us. Dawson is Ironman and Braxton is a ninja.

 

Brett and his girlfriend Lacie went as retro superhero's, but they didn't stick around. Cameron went with them to a UVU dance!

 

Trunk-or-Treat

Our ward had a trunk or trat last night and the kids had a ball!

 

My crazy Caveman!

 

My sweet Minnie Mouse!

 

My little Devil!

OH BOY!

I told the girl at the salon..."a LITTLE off the top and sides", and this is what I walked out with!

 

He is still my handsome little buddy, but I think next time I'll do it myself.

 

T-shirt

Here is the latest song that I'm loving right now, however the video is less than desirable. Have fun reading!

My Ballerina

Sierra is starting her first day at dance class. She has been counting the day's and annoying her mother just a little over it, but she looks perfect and will do a wonderful job!

 

Our first & last Cheyenne experience

Mom and I, with Sierra and Eli in tow, drove up to Cheyenne, Wyoming to see Cameron play two games. The trip took 7 hours one way and when we had to turn around and leave the next day for another 7 hour trip home, we were all pretty taxed physically and emotionally (Eli was less than pleasant).

 

The "Golden Eagles" ended up winning their game on Saturday 6-1, but ended up losing on Sunday 0-3. They played so well though! It was overcast and VERY windy, but it ended up being fun to bundle up in sweatshirts and blankets...of course, the kids had snotty noses, but what can you do.

 

Cameron looks great out there on the field, and his coach said at the end of the second game that Cameron played the best! Can't ask for anything more:)

 

Before we left, we musceled up enough courage to check out his dorm room and to our surprise was not as bad as we were anticipating. Cameron ended up making Cheyenne, WY out to be this place with NOTHING, but mom and I thought there was plenty...a mall, restaurants, movie theater, "The Wrangler" heehee, etc., besides, it's the capitol of Wyoming. It is however in the middle of no where. We love you Cameron and hope your experience at LCCC is turning out to be a good one. Don't forget to be the good excample!

Farwell to Indian Hills

Well, mom sold her house after it had been on the market for five months, and although we were anxious for her to sell and lower the amount of stress that comes with having a big home, I do say I was a little sad to see everything packed up and moved out. I was not raised in this home, because mom bought it during the summer of 1996, however most of my other siblings loved and appreciated this house for it's location and it's size. It not only fit a family with six kids, but was in close proximity to the high school and friends. I think I can speak for most of us kids when I say that although we were frustrated at times with all the "fix it" projects that were always going on, we will always appreciate the home and all the great memories that were created there.

 

The Front: Raking tons of leaves, playing in the snow, Easter egg hunts, basketball games/Around The World and just vegging on the lawn will be VERY missed.

 

Living Room: Playing the piano, Christmas tree & stockings, friends and family get togethers and where all the baby showers were held :)

 

Ahh the Kitchen: Although mom had a 20 year old fridge and a gas stove that gave off gas fumes, this is where we always migrated.....where the food is of course. All the family Sunday dinner's, heated conversations between siblings and their spouses, card games and listening to music while making cookies/banana bread. Good times!

 

Family Room: "Ode to the blue couches". You may notice that the couches are green, however not long ago we had the blue couches that were as old as Megan and at the end of their life the cushions were very smashed and mom had taken a needle and thread to them more than once. As uncomfortable as they got, they will be missed. LOTS of movies, birthday's, sewing, wrestling matches, grandkid's playing, and who hasn't taken a date down to the basement and made out! There isn't a picture of the computer room, however plenty happened there too! Bills, T.V. and good, but crazy conversations. 3206 Apache Lane will be missed, but I am thrilled about mom's new home and all the GREAT memories we will make there!