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Halloween

2008-12-22T06:36:00.000-08:00

October is becoming as crazy as December. At the end of October we had a fun shower for Cassie and our baby Carson. It turned out to be such a nice night. We had it at Riki's house and we ate soup and bread and some really yummy dessert. We played some silly games. The first one was we put candy bars in diapers and then we melted them and so it looked like poop and people had to guess which candy bar it was. Then we were all given a piece of bubble gum and we chewed it up and then with a toothpick we had to create a baby out of the gum. It was gross and actually really hard. Cassie got a lot of nice things thanks to a family who is very supportive. We love all you guys. Then we a day before Halloween Kesley had her parade at school and then right after she had her program it was darling they did a great job and sang lots and lots of cute songs. Then we had about an hour break, then headed back to Kelsey's to throw a Halloween party. Kacey's mom was in charge of the treat and drink, then Emily's mom did the craft, and Melissa's mom played don't eat Pete, and I played musical chairs with them. It was a lot of fun and I think everyone had a bast. But that was not it, next we had Derek's parade and program which was also very very cute we absolutely love Miss Kristy she is the best. That night we had a war party and did the whole trunk or treat thing it was fun to see all the neighborhood kids. We love where we are and have a great neighborhood.

Not to mention they still went trick or treating on Halloween and got way to much candy.

I can not believe she is TWO

2008-11-09T14:02:00.000-08:00

Happy birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear Brooke. Happy birthday to you.

You've had a birthday shout hooray we want to sing to you today one year older and wiser too Happy Birthday (Clap) to you.

It seems like it was yesterday that we were having you in the hospital. We love our Brooke. The day started out a little crazy. I had Super Saturday that I was in charge of. I needed to be to the church by 8:30 and I was there until 2:45. My children let me know how sad it was that I wouldn't be there on Brooke's birthday. Tom took over though and took the kids four wheeling for a little while and then home to take a nap so we could have a fun evening. So when I got home Brooke was napping. When she woke up we went down to Black Island Farms for her little birthday celebration. She saw animals and saw pigs race, went down some slides an took a hay ride to pick out a pumpkin. She loved it.

We then went and got Brooke's favorite food french fries. Well Brooke you will eat just about anything but you love your french fries, Lay off her she is starving. Then Brooke actually got to open a couple of presents from her Grandma and Grandpa Steed. She got a stroller and a baby carrier. She loved them. We got her a little baby care center that she can give her baby a bath or put her to bed. She loves babies and she is very loving and nurturing all ready. It is really weird to have a daughter who is into girly things just because Kelsey really never was.

Then on Sunday the day after her birthday we celebrated with the family. She was so cute and the Koellikers were even there. Brooke you are one special little girl. We opened presents in which she got clothes clothes clothes and then Grandma Shelly gave her a baby doll who's name is Shelly which is very fitting since it is Brooke Shelly Steed and when you ask Brooke her name she often answers Shelly. Thanks to all who gave her a gift we love you all. Brooke loved it all. After we open gifts we go around and give everyone a hug and kiss and tell them thank you Brooke even did this she was very very cute. Brooke so many people love you and you are a Child of God don't you ever forget that. We hope you had a good birthday we love you baby!

All the witches come out in October!

2008-11-09T13:34:00.000-08:00

Over UEA weekend we had a lot of fun. Last year we went down to Gardner Village with the Steed girls, we liked it so much that I am sure it will become a tradition. Over UEA they had all these activities that were geared toward kids. They could paint there nails, faces painted, arts and crafts everywhere. Then there was a witch hay ride. You take a little hay ride with a real witch who teaches you how to cast spells and make witches brew and she has creepy mice and snakes and bugs with her. It is really cut. Then of course tons of shopping to do and there is lots and lots of witches around. Also there is a fun petting zoo and little horse ride. SO as you can see you could have hours an hours of fun together.

After the festivities Lisa, Daryn, Kelsey and I headed to PF Changs. That was yummy. Believe it or not we went straight from Gardner Village to down town salt lake. No detours like perhaps kenacot or anything like that, we did have garmin with us this time. Ha Ha! We had a good time.

Then the next night of UEA we took our kids to fright mares at Lagoon and lets talk about crowded. The place was packed and when we got there Tom tried to talk the kids into going to the zoo or to Build a Bear workshop anything but Lagoon. He told them the lines would be long and they would have to wait a long time and not get to ride much but they had made up there minds and Lagoon it was. So we were off and it was really crowded and the lines were long but we still had a really good time and the kids did great. They all love to ride all the rides. Derek wished he was tall enough to ride some of the bigger rides maybe next year. When it started getting dark and the men with masks and chain saws were coming out we decided it was time to take our little ones home and they were just fine with that.

Then a couple days later. My sisters, Mom, grandma and about 12 other girl cousins and I went back to Gardner Village for WItchaPalopooza. It is a Dinner and a Show where you get to sing and dance and enjoy some good clean entertainment, and have dinner. We have done this for the past 4 years and have a really good night out. It is always fun to laugh and have fun with Family. I Love you guys.

SOCCER SOCCER SOCCER

2008-11-09T13:11:00.000-08:00

The fall season of soccer ended mid October. Kelsey and Derek did so well. Both them and there teams did well and improved so much from the beginning of the season to the end. Kelsey's team name is The Melon Rangers and they are a bunch of cute girls and we had a lot of fun together. They are all first graders except one second grader on our team and we were kicking butt at the end of the season there were little who could intimidate my little team. They play with a lot of heart. Two games at the end of the season it was really rainy and in fact one of the weeks we were the only game going on at the time because it was coming down and we had three of our girls show up we needed two more but we settled for one more, Derek. The other team had 6 players and we won. They had so much fun playing in the rain and Derek did really well playing defense for the Melon Rangers. He thought he was really cool too.

Derek's team was the Strikers and they were awesome. Derek played so well for his first season he is very defensive minded. When all the kids would bunch up you wouldn't find Derek in there he would patiently be waiting for the ball to bounce out so that he could get it. It took him a couple of gamed to figure out that you can not just chase the person with the ball you actually have to kick it so they will not score a goal and once he figured that out he could stop just about anyone. He took such great pride in himself when he would have a good game. Tom was the best coach too. He had some tough boys on the team and he was so patient, had I been the coach I would have been grouchy a lot of Saturday's, just trying to keep them focused for just 45 minutes top. But needless to say Tom loved the boys and the boys loved Tom. What a good lookin bunch.

Well until the spring we shall enjoy this little break of nothing much to do on Saturday's!

10-09-08 Families Are Forever

2008-11-07T13:07:00.000-08:00

The wedding was great. Long day but lots and lots of fun. The temple was fabulous, what a neat experience. It was a cold day but that didn't ruin any plans.

After the temple we headed over to The Lion House for the wedding Luncheon and Rebecca and Brett were really really late. They said that they were "taking pictures" The food was fabulous and the kids did a great job considering that they were so very very hungry. Then after the luncheon we headed home to have about 20 minutes to change into our reception outfits and head out for pictures. Our poor Brooke fell asleep on the way home from the temple and was not ready to head out again. So needless to say she was not on her best behavior for pictures. The reception was beautiful. The flowers were amazing, they were done by my incredibly talented sister in law Angie, The food was good and the decor was awesome. Even Colby didn't miss out on the occasion we had a big blown up picture of him and then a little table where people could write a little not e to him. A little weird I know but what can we say we love the little guy and can not wait to have him home again. He comes home in January.

We love you two congrats!

Thanks for such a wonderful day and for setting such a great example to my children.

FAMILIES ARE FOREVER!

Field Trip with Derek

2008-11-07T09:05:00.000-08:00

In September Brooke and I were able to go on a field trip with Derek and his pre-school, JellyBean Jungle, to the fire station. It was fun the fireman that talked with the kids and showed us around was really really cute. He took the kids around the fire station and taught them what to do if you were in a fire. They put on all there gear and talked so the kids could see that firemen were not scary and that they shouldn't run and hide from them. Then they also practiced STOP DROP and ROLL. They got to see inside an ambulence and inside a fire truck, and hear the sirens. Then it was really cool they extended the ladder as high as it could go and then one man climbed to the very top. It was great and Derek is still talking about it. It inspired a family night of sounding fire alarms and choosing a meeting place incase of a fire. Derek is soaking up everything right now he is always asking questions over and over again I think just to make sure he has the right answer he is a stud.

Rebecca's Wedding Shower

2008-11-06T15:01:00.000-08:00

In September me and all my sisters threw a shower for Rebecca. Natalie had it at her house and we had a really good time. We had pulled pork BBQ sandwiches, veggie tray and apples with a yummy apple dip, my favorite. Then for dessert we had a white cake with cream cheese frosting and a warm raspberry topping it was so good. We always eat good at showers. My family says what good is a shower if you can't eat good. We had a lot of family come and support and it was great because it gave Angie one more excuse to come to Utah. It was fun to have her here. We played a few simple games. We asked Brett questions but not your typical questions we asked him things like who will be in charge of cleaning out your pant pockets before going into the wash? One of Tom and I' biggest arguments. Who will be in charge of dishes?, Family Night? It was very fun and Rebecca found out quickly she was going to be in charge of a lot. One of the funniest answers was when we asked Brett who would be in charge of the maintenance on the car and Brett said I don't know probably Bob. We laughed so hard because we all go to my Dad when anything needs to be fixed. Thanks Dad for being such a great handyman. Then we had 10 bags going around that had some kind of white ingredients in them and everyone had to guess what was in each bag. Sounds easy huh? It is hard especially when you can not taste the stuff. Here are a few pictures so you can get an idea on how much fun we all had.

First Day of School Pictures

2008-11-06T13:24:00.000-08:00

Well should we say the first week of school. I got a ton of really cute pictures of all the kids. They were so excited about school starting except poor Brooke doesn't know what to do with her self. Any way I love these pictures.

I like pictures more than words. Besides there is no words to describe all these cute pictures.

This is why I never can keep a good journal

2008-09-30T13:57:00.000-07:00

Well this is exactly why I am really bad at journaling I wait so long that it is always too overwhelming to start back up. I thought that I was okay because every time there was something that I wanted to Blog about I would right it on this great big yellow note book well now the note book is full. So I will try to quickly give you an up date and throw in a whole bunch of random pictures. Since my last post we had fathers day which was wonderful. We tried our darnedest to give Tom a great day I think I failed miserably.

Then In June a bunch of my friends from high school got together with all 20 something children and we had a blast we ate lunch and let the kids roam the back yard and swim it was great.

We spent a lot of the summer poolside at grandma and grandpas. The kids are great swimmers they love to do flips of the side of the pool and Kelsey is very proud that she can swim all over with no life jacket. We probably were at the pool a good three days a week all summer long. Wha What a great way to relax.

Angie came int0 town and her and Keith went to Park City for there anniversary and I watched there four children. With four extra what was the big deal if we took on a few more so we invited Natalie's three boys over for a sleep over we had a blast.

This summer Brent sang with his band in the battle of the bands down in provo and we were able to go down and support them that was a lot of fun and they did and awesome job.

I also turned 30 this summer and Tom was so cute he threw me a surprise party at my mom and dads. I had no idea he had it in him. He is very thoughtful and he is always trying to make me happy. I love him. Thanks Tom!!

For my Grandma Jo's birthday we took her golfing which turned out to be such a great thing. I golfed more this summer then I have golfed my entire life. IO really like it and Tom and I fill that is something fun we can do together forever.

June is crazy with birthday's so we just plan on celebrating the last week of June all day everyday it is fun.

Then over my real birthday we had the Steed reunion which was a blast we rented out the roy pool and a I finally crossed the line off the straight slide. YES!! Then on Saturday we did the normal golfed, ate breakfast, had some farm history, the kids played and swam while the adults catch up for the entire year of not seeing one another. The brothers and sisters have a "meeting" We do one big family picture eat lunch and say goodbye.

That night we went to Aunt Jeannette house and watched the Syracuse days fireworks. So in all you could call that the Ross reunion. It was fun.

We had a great big shower for Kennedy and Dani in which we had over 60 attend and we had great food and played some fun games.

Then in mid July we hopped on an airplane and headed to Cali. When we arrived we grabbed our luggage and headed to Disneyland. The kids had a riot. Derek and Kelsey rode space mountain, Matterhorn, and thunder mountain with Tom. They loved every second. We thought it would be way crowded but the longest we waited in line for was space mountain and it was for about 30 min. Buzz light Year is of course the ride of choice. Tom wins every time. We enjoyed the parade and the fireworks. Kelsey was also chosen to be a Jedi knight in training and fought Darth Vader she was awesome. The next day we caught up with the rest of the family and went to Wild Rivers Water Park. We had grown up going to this park we absolutely loved it so we wanted to share with our children. We only had a short time because the wedding dinner was that night so we got there right at opening, and I guess we had forgotten just how big the park was. Kelsey once again was a trooper wanting to ride all the big rides with her Dad who was eating it up. She even went down the toilet bowl. After that ride though she was ready for some kiddy rides. That night we had the wedding dinner for Christian and Kennedy then we were off to Balboa Island we rode the ferry over on our car the kids thought that was pretty cool and we walked up and down the Pier where fisherman were catching fish left and right. WE even saw some catch sting rays and one shark. AWESOME!! The next day was the wedding at the San Diego Temple which was beautiful a little lunch and off the the reception where we scooped ice cream, caught up with friends I hadn't seen in 10-15 years and danced the night away it was a blast. We slept in the next morning a little bit went to late breakfast and headed for the beach. It was cold Kelsey and Derek were both taken out by some pretty big waves so they were content building sand castles. Tom tried surfing for the first time and pretty much had to be rescued by the life guards he got caught in a rip tide. On Sunday we were lucky to go hear a cousin speak that just got home from his mission and he did an awesome job. We went straight from there to Dana Point to our favorite spot the tide pools. We got some really pretty pictures with the sun setting it was very nice and relaxing.

When we got home from Cali there was no rest for the weary Kelsey was competing in the Muttin Bustin contest at the Ogden pioneer day rodeo. She was excited but a little nervous. She ended u-p getting a lame sheep he ran about ten steps and then he ducked his head and Kelsey rolled off. She was a cute cow girl though. Then we stayed for the rest of the rodeo Brooke loved it and so did Kelsey and Derek. Then we celebrated the 24Th of July we were poolside with the Gardner's and then we ate lots of good food at grandma Jo's I love this holiday it is one of my favorites.

We had a Hill family reunion where we also get the Roy pool and it was a lot of fun . I little interesting as always but we always enjoy it. We have had the swim party for as long as a can remember. What a great tradition.

We had a really neat family home evening with all the steeds we talk about holding to the rod and we had each family make some goals and sign them and then we had a rope going through the yard and we blind folded all the kids and told them that they needed to hold on no matter what and if they did that there would be an award for them at the end. Then as the kids were holding tight walking through the yard we had some of the adults trying to coax them off with a tootsie roll and then we had some of the adults acting as good angels trying to keep the kids on for the bigger prize at the end. It was very neat lesson and I got a small glimpse of how our Heavenly Father must feel as I was helping one stay on another some one else was pulling another one off. I did not anyone to not make it. I thought it went really well. We had a lot of fun.

Then again in August we were off to Cali for Matthews wedding this time all the adults went and we left the kids with babysitters(Thanks Sharon) We flew into Long Beach and we headed for LA to Venice beach. We rented bicycles (including Grandma Jo) and rode along the beach. We saw the taping of wipe out and if they choose just the right taping I'll be on it. We saw muscle beach. Chad and Tom Climbed to the top of the rope and we saw some freaks from Cali. We rode all the way to Santa Monica Pier . It was a so much fun. We then had the wedding dinner and just hung out. The next day we were off to San Diego for another beautiful Temple wedding. We hit PF Changs on the way back and then we hung out as brothers and sisters it was very nice without the children. We flew home on Sunday. Short and sweet.

When we got home soccer started for Kelsey and Derek. Tom is Derek's coach and I am Kelsey's coach it is fun. Then school started for Kelsey and I bawled like a baby. It is so hard watching my little girl grow up. She was so tired the first week and now she is doing great her favorite lunch is the chicken sandwich and she is becoming a great reader. Her teacher is amazing and she loves her class. Kelsey also danced with her cute friend Riley and the Syracuse High Football game. They were so cute.

Tom turned 30 and we celebrated our 8 year anniversary. On Tom's birthday we went to the Timbermine and then we were off to the Alaskan Inn. We had a in room one hour massage and it was heaven. Then the next morning we woke up to breakfast in bed and then we were off to Remuda golf course where we golfed 9 holes I played horrible. It was a fun birthday and anniversary. I hope Tom doesn't mind combing the two holidays.

That was basically our summer in a nut shell. I am tired just remembering all that we did. What a fun time though.

Derek started pre-school at Kristy's and he absolutely loves it. She is an amazing teacher and Derek soaks up everything that she says and wants to learn how to read really really bad.

Brooke and I Volunteer at the school while they are gone and Brooke gets to spend time with her Grandma Jo while mom works out.

This past Sunday was our primary program the kids were great. They knew there parts by heart and they did a fabulous job. I knew it was going to be a tough meeting when the opening song I was fighting back the tears. Derek's part was "Living here on the earth gives me the chance to learn and to be more like the Savior." Kelsey's part was "I can be reverent, Dress modestly, speak kindly to be worthy to enter the Temple." The spirit was strong.

This morning at a bout 7:40 AM I get a call from my friend Michelle telling me that if you go down to the Delta Center by 9:00 AM with 5 items of food, per person, for the Utah food bank you could get free Disney on Ice tickets so I woke everyone up we quickly got ready and headed for Salt Lake I parked the car in front of the Delta Center at about 8:54 ran with all my food and children to turn in the food made it with 4 minutes to spare. But now we are all going to Disney on Ice for free regularly $125 for the whole family. We are on the 17Th row in the lower bowl not bad huh? We stopped at Einsteins on the way home and Kelsey said,"mom that was the best day ever." We had fun. Crazy mom sometimes it is fun being spur of the moment.

Now I will Just add pictures in from June till now.

THAT'S ALL FOLKS!

One down several to go!

2008-06-09T07:17:00.000-07:00

Well our first official vacation of the summer is now over. Sad huh? I always hate seeing vacations end. We started out the trip going to Idaho Falls. We got there Thursday night. It was cold. Sharon was a little disappointed that our rooms were not in the tower and that the swimming pool had no water in it. Then the big ticker was when we playing card games in our room, someone called to complain that we were too loud. We were only laughing. But we survived. Plus we all know Sharon she is never pleased with anything. We love her anyways. In the morning the kids chased the ducks and we saw

the Temple there it was beautiful.

Then we were off to Bear World. That place is way cool. A little expensive but lots and lots of fun. We saw lots of Bears, the kids thought that was way cool. Kelsey filled us in with all the facts about each bear, for a minute there I thought Natalie was in the car with us. Ha Ha

Then there was a petting zoo, baby bears, we fed the fish, and the kids rode lots of rides. It was really cold and we couldn't keep Brooke off the rides she loved them.

Sharon thought that we had a little set back at Bear World because she locked the keys in the car. She wanted to know why Tom was not upset or worried about how we were going to get back in the car. Thank goodness for On Star. The money is well worth it. We call they unlock in about 30 seconds. Sure could of used that feature about three years ago when we went to Yellowstone with JB and Ashlee. But that was a better story to tell.

We were finally off to Yellowstone at about 1:30 in the afternoon quite a few hours later then Sharon had planned. She likes to rise at 6:00 AM and get the day started. I say that we are on vacation and I want my kids happy not tired and grouchy. So we thought we were compromising when we said we would call and let her know when we were up and moving. Instead she was knocking on our door at 7:00 to see if the kids wanted to go see the ducks while Tom and I slept. Little did she know Tom and I were up getting ready and it was our kids were the ones sleeping in. She couldn't believe it.

Driving into Yellowstone we hit a huge snow storm, that didn't stop us from getting ice cream in Ashton.

We checked in at the hotel and the kids were so excited. They couldn't wait to go swimming. So that is what we did. My mom has a pool it even has a slide, that my children won't use, my kids like the pool but they like to have there life jackets on and we forgot them so we had to use the arm floaties. I wasn't sure how it would go. They loved it. They were up and down that slide like you couldn't believe. Brooke was a little animal. It was hard keeping up with her.

We ended up going into the Park that night and we saw a bald eagle, a black bear, it was far away so the kids couldn't see that one and then we saw the cutest baby elk. I bet it was born that day it was so tiny. Very very cute.

The next day we went into the park early and drove around for about 10 hours and saw next to nothing and it was snowing so hard that we couldn't get out and hike or anything. We took the kids to fire hole were Derek said the water was freezing cold. Then we did get out and brave Old Faithful. We sat out in the freezing cold and just as it started to go off the wind was blowing so hard in our direction that all we could see was smoke and no water the kids were not amused at all so we headed back for shelter.

After a dissappointing day of looking for animals we decided to head home for more swimmin, food and games. Our kids were excited but they were troopers in the car and enjoyed looking for animals as much as there dad.

We were leaving the next day but we couldn't go home empty handed so we woke up at 5:45 and drug our kids out of bed to look for animals one last time. We started out for Hayden Valley. We had a slow start but then it was all worth it we saw a wolf and a grizzly bear with his baby cub.

Yellowstone is so beautiful. We loved it it was a great get away.

Feild Day is Over

2008-05-31T08:30:00.000-07:00

What a week!! I am so glad that it is over. Field Day was a success. It all started the night before when Brooke started feeling sick. She had a temperature of 102. I didn't know what to do, I called my Mom and she sounded horrible, she was sick too. So I hoped that Angie would be okay with my sick child, seems that no one else could run field day, no one else knew what was going on. I hoped this wasn't a bad start for the next day. Then in the morning when I got up to rain and dark clouds. I was a little concerned. But when I got to the school Tom, Brett, Chad, My Dad and the Hobbs were ready to work. We got the field set up in no time. I really really appreciate all your help. Thank You Thank You Thank You. There is no way I could have done it with out you guys. My volunteers started showing up right on time and field day was under way. I received a ton of compliments and I felt that all went well. The favorite games were Clean House, a wet sponge throwing game, The Hula Hoop game, and tug of war over the pool especially one on one. Everyone got wet but they had a blast. K-4 were troopers it was my 5th and 6th graders who wimped out. Thank you to all that helped. I was so exhausted I picked up my children from Angie who said they were just fine and that Brooke didn't even act sick, what a blessing. Came home unloaded the truck, took a shower, ordered pizza and was fast asleep by 6:00. I slept until 7:00 am the next morning it felt great.

Friday was the last day of school. Hip Hip Hooray! I sent Kelsey off to school. Ran out the door to go get Mrs. Brewer a gift. We had to hurry it was short day. We made it back in time, barely. Mrs. Brewer was an awesome teacher. We absolutely loved her. I cried when Kelsey said goodbye. But that is no surprise to any of you that know me. Summer is here hope it warms up. Now our next venture is Yellowstone next weekend. Although Glen went last weekend and Yellowstone Lake was frozen over I do not think it will be to warm. I hope we see a lot of animals.

Memorial Weekend

2008-05-26T19:48:00.000-07:00

Memorial weekend is supposed to be sunny right? Well not here in Utah. We started out the weekend with a Chick-fila sandwich and taking the kids bowling. It was a blast. Derek was doing awesome and staying ahead of Kelsey then Kelsey got her first strike and it was all over for Derek. The tears just started flowing, but what was really cute was that even though he was crying because he wanted a strike he ran up to Kelsey and gave her a big high five. They are so competitive with each other, but I am glad to see that they can be happy when the other one succeeds. Saturday was filled with tasks and errands trying to get ready for field day and being ready for sunday and the next week. I am in charge of field day this year at Lakeside Elementary, don't ask me how I got roped into that one with only a child in kindergaten, but it happened. Field Day is fpr the entire school and it is all day long. I have 18 games for the kids to play. I will let you know at the end of the week how that one goes.

Sunday was Grandpa Richards 67th birthday. He was so cute. Kelsey gave Grandpa the present the first time. Derek wanted to give Grandpa the present so we re-gifted and Grandpa was a great sport

Then we sang to Grandpa and Marissa for there birthday's!

Grandpa Richard is great we love him so much. What a great picture of him blowing out those candles isn't it?

We were also able to go to Grandpa ad Grandma Ross's grave sight and Amanda's and Grandpa and Grandpa Steed's. And we will get to Grandpa Eddie's this week. Our kids were very good and full of questions about the graves. They were very cute.

Then on Monday we got up and wanted to go swimming at Grandma Shelly's house but it was raining so hard and it was so very cold. So we played the wii with the kids and did a little work around the house, as little as possible. Then we went over to the Steed's and had Manti Turkey. It was so very good. When the rain would let up for a minute we would run outside and ride the golf cart to see the pigs, horses and donkey. Brooke would live on that thing if she could. Silly Tom even jumped into one of the pig pens and three very large pigs charged at him. He is teaching the kids bad habits. Now everytime we go down there the kids want him to jump in I think he is a little scared Ha Ha. We found a baby Robin that had fallen out of a tree and it looked as if it was dying. It wouldn't even move you could pet it. Tom found a worm and broke it up into pieces and fed it to it, low and behold it started jumping around Tom put it on the tree branch and it hopped its way up to the nest, in flew mother bird and fed it another worm it was so cute. Then we started a fire and had some smores. Despite the cold weather we had a great weekend. We love being able to spend time together, but it does make it hard for me to want to send Tom back to work.

To end the day and weekend off we saw a beautiful rainbow. Hope you had a great weekend.

Colorado

2008-05-20T15:27:00.000-07:00

This past weekend was really nice. Tom and I were able to go to Colorado with Rebecca and Brett and visit my sister Angie. My mom watched the kids so it was an adult weekend. Gosh when that happens you remember all the reasons you fell love it was so fun. We left at about 6:30 Friday morning and picked up poor Brett who had been working all night long. So he was planning on sleeping the whole way there. But what he wasn't expecting that we were so fun he didn't want to miss a thing, so he couldn't sleep. Ha Ha. We arrived in Fort Collins and went straight to the dentist office where Rebecca got a cavity filled and the rest of us got our six month check up and a good teeth cleaning. I also got yelled at for not flossing, typical dentist visit. We then drove to Denver and went to a Rockies game that was a lot of fun. Got home watched the end of the awful Jazz game and cried ourselves to sleep. The next morning the boys went golfing then it was off to the girls soccer games. They were so cute. Ran home changed in our church clothes and we were headed back to Denver. The last session at the temple was at 4:00 pm and we arrived at 3:50 just in the nick of time. The session was very enjoyable and it is always nice to attend with family. During the session it was so quiet and then you would hear stomach after stomach growling. We were all so hungry, we had been go go go since we got there we had not eaten all day. So off to dinner we went to The Claim Jumper, very good food I think we scared the waitress a little as soon as her hand hit the table with food. There were six hands flying at her to get the food as quick as possible. I think it was gone before she turned around. It was good. Then we went home changed our clothes and went in to Fort Collins and tried to pretend that we fit in with all the college kids. We got ice cream and had some great laughs. Then Sunday morning we got up and drove home. Short and Sweet that is all I can say. The kids didn't really miss us I think that they would prefer living at grandma's house. Kelsey did say she would miss the Wii if she didn't come home pathetic huh!!
Well we missed our kids but it is sure nice to the couple thing every once in awhile.

Long time

2008-05-13T06:44:00.000-07:00

YOU GOTTA LOVE IT!

Sorry I am really bad at keeping this updated. We have had a great spring so far. Back in March we went to California for easter. We had so much fun. My kids were able to ride on an airplane. They thought that was the coolest. Then they absolutley loved the rental car that we got. They wanted to trade the Saturn in for this five seater Chevy Impala or something like that, Until we took a ride out to the San Diego Zoo and there was no movie to watch then they wanted the Saturn back. Kelsey, Derek and Brooke absolutley love animals so the zoo was the best. We gave them the option of Disneyland or the zoo and wouldn't you know it they chose the zoo those crazy kids. There were more then 20 of us at the zoo so that was fun. That place is massive. Then we had the awesome easter egg hunt and fun day at the park that we all loved. Thanks Kim! Sunday was really nice as always then we flew home monday morning which was also nice because we usually have to leave on Sunday which stinks so that was a great vaca.
Then the month of April was filled with family, birthdays, and lots of soccer. Kelsey was on two teams her saturday team was the red Ladybug Dragons, they couldn't decide on a name, then on tuesday and thursday nights she played with the Blue Thunder. Derek was also on the Blue Thunder team. It was so fun to watch the two of them play together they were so cute. Kelsey was a little scoring machine. She does really well and despite the two year age difference Derek kicked butt he was a great defender and got involved we were proud parents on the side line. Not to mention Kelsey and Derek had the most fans to every game. Grandma's and Grandpa's Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and even boyfriends. But I think Brooke was there #1 fan. She would yell on the side line as much as her Mom. Thanks family for all your support we love you.

The last game was a lot of fun. All the parents formed a tunnel at the end of the game all the kids ran through it including the other team and every single one had a big old smile on there faces.

We have also been able to go to some awesome play off games how lucky we are. I went to the last Houston - Jazz game with Mom, Dad, Rebecca, Chad and Cassie. Tom couldn't go because he was faithfully doing his church calling what a good man. He was camping though if it wasn't sports at least it was that. Then Tom and I were able to go to game three of the Lakers- Jazz series it was awesome. We also heard the American Idol sing the national anthem at that game it was fun.

Dereks 4th Birthday

2008-03-07T08:08:00.000-08:00

Derek turned four I can not believe he is getting so big. We love him very much. He had such a fun filled day. It all started out with waking up to the Happy Birthday song from his wonderful Mom and Sisters who sing so in Tune. At least he woke up laughing. Then he was able to go to pre-school one of his favorite places to be (especially because it was at his best friend Tyson's house) He came home and his friends all started arriving for the big birthday party we were headed to Classic Skating where everyone had a blast. After the friend party family started arriving we had Pizza, played don't eat Pete a very fun game one of Derek's favorites,( I think it is because he gets treats with this game) we opened presents, and Derek was very spoiled, then we ate one of the best Diego cakes ever, courtesy of Cold Stone mmm it was so good. Derek I hope had a great day I know I did. To end the day the kids went to get ready for bed and Kelsey told Derek, "Let me hang up your clothes tonight since it is your birthday." Then Derek gave Kelsey a great big hug and said, "Thank You." They are so cute with each other I hope that never ends.