Summer Vacation Continued...

While in Idaho for our family reunion on my side we were able to go golfing. Not just the adults all of the kids were able to go with us. It was alot of fun to be together.

This is part of the crew watching someone hit their ball.

It took us all of these carts to haul the family from hole to hole, and we were crowded on to each cart.

Here is a family picture of all of us!

I was so glad that we were all able to be together with no one missing it doesn't happen very often.

Scout Camp

After we went to Idaho and Utah we came home and a week later Angel #1, and Angel #2 and their dad went to Scout Camp. It was called camp chawanakee in California. They had to drive like 6 hours to go to scout camp. They had a lot of fun, even their dad even though he didn't really want to go in the first place. Enjoy the pictures of their week there.

Happy Birthday Angel #1

Happy Birthday Angel #1!!! I can't believe that we officially have a teenager in our house. This is a picture of him at scout camp, I will post some pictures from that too. We went to Blanchard ID, to visit family and went to Silverwood Park on Angel #1's birthday. We had alot of fun here are a few photos from the trip.


Nana on a ride with 2 grandaughters!

Cousins hugging Odie. Oh so cute!!!

He was a little bit scared of Odie.


These two cousins riding a ride. Their expressions didn't change the whole ride. You can go here to see a few more fun pictures from our adventure at Silverwood.

Catching Up!!!

Sorry I am so behind on posts. I am going to try and add them and get caught up. To start off we went on vacation over the summer to Utah and then on to Idaho. To start our summer vacation all three of the older boys went to basketball camp at USU. They were able to stay at their grandparents house in Newton for almost 3 weeks, thanks grandma and grandpa again.


This is Angel #1 and Angel #3 with grandma in front of the bishop's storehouse where they were able to volunteer with them. The service that they were taught is great. I am so glad that they were able to do that.

Our budding actor:)

Here is the requested video of our angel #2 in his play at school. This is only a piece of the play but it gives you a tiny glimpse. It was alot of fun to watch him. He did a great job. We are really proud of him for trying new things like this.

Decorating 101

My mother came and helped me to decorate my home so that it felt more lived in. Here are a few photos of the great work that she did. Isn't she talented?

I didn't quite know how to decorate above the cabinets but she did.:)

By adding a few knick knacks my mantel looks so good.


This is a vinyl saying that I just added to my wall that I got from a friend of mine that has started a little business. I love it.

I also purchased this kit from her. I actually made it with her help, don't you just love it. She has a website you should all check out, it is http://thewholekitnkaboodle.blogspot.com/

This picture is for my mom. Thanks for all your help.

TOP 8's Tag

Restaurants:
~P.F. Changs
~Scotty's
~Cafe Rio
~Cheesecake Factory
~Panda Express
~Olive Garden
~In and Out Burger
~Hong Kong

TV Shows:
~Biggest Loser
~Clean House
~ER (Now it's over)
~One Tree Hill(Just started watching it)
~Oprah (sometimes)
~HGTV (don't have right now)
~Amazing Race (haven't watched in a long time though)
~Extreme Makeover Home Edition (If I get a chance to watch it)

8 of my Quirks:
~When I am nervous apparently I laugh after every sentence. (According to Troy)
~I talk to my sister almost daily, not just 5 minute conversations:).
~I clean when I get mad.
~I require at least one piece of chocolate a day.:)
~I always sleep on the left side of the bed.
~I am terrified to drive in large cities traffic. (i.e. Salt Lake and Las Vegas)
~I don't listen to the radio in the car like most people
~Can't go to bed in an unmade bed, have to make it first.

8 Random things I did yesterday
~Went walking in the wind and rain.
~Had extra keys made for our Suburban
~Made breakfast for dinner (kind of --It was pork chops with hash browns and eggs)
~Watched Biggest Loser
~Took the kids to school in my p.j.'s
~Mailed off a tax return
~Checked my e-mail
~Checked everyone's blog

8 things on my Wish List
~New couches
~A bigger house
~a King Size bed
~More time with dad and husband
~Lots of $$$$$ to give to people who need help...
~An eliptical
~Healthy kids
~A talent to be proud of

8 things I look forward to everyday
~Husband coming home from work
~loves from my sleepy children just waking up
~talking to my sister
~Nap time
~taking a shower
~checking my e-mail/blogs
~happy attitudes from my children
~bedtime

8 people I tag
~You...if you're reading this
~Cocoa
~Lords of the Manor
~Wild Murdocks
~Backus Bunch
~I don't know
~who else
~to tag.:)