Mashed Taters N Groovy

NO way to catch up…..

2010-01-30T23:02:00.001-07:00

There is no way to catch up after being SO far behind on my blog. So I will just summarize….Football, Football banquet, Visits from special people, fire, insurance, rewiring, cleaning, dog sitting, being sick, Christmas, being sick, basketball, snow, sledding, camping, dog sitting, being sick, dr. appointments, upcoming surgery. WHEW!! Here are just some pictures of above happenings:

Bradshaw Mountain Bears Football 2009 from Lisa on Vimeo.

Here’s to trying to keep up to date from now on!

Busy, busy, busy.....

2009-07-16T00:00:00.007-07:00

You may be wondering why I haven't been bloggin' as of late. Well I will try to explain in pictures:

Baseball

T-ball

Visitors

Trips with visitors

Drive-In's

More carnavals

Trip to my brothers back yard in Colorado

And a litter of 4 little boy mini schnauzers!!

WHEW and that's just the half of it!!!

An "Ahhh haaa" moment.....

2009-05-16T12:25:00.005-07:00

This was so profound and hit me hard so I had to share it.

"The price of peace is righteousness. Men and nations may loudly proclaim, 'Peace, peace,' but there shall be no peace until individuals nurture in their souls those principles of personal purity, integrity, and character which foster the development of peace. Peace cannot be imposed. It must come from the lives and hearts of men. There is no other way."
--Ezra Taft Benson ,Quoted By Thomas S. Monson, "Finding Peace",

Ensign, March 2004

And the winners are.....

2009-05-12T22:58:00.002-07:00

Ok my "Up For a Challenge" winners are:

Angelina

Janeece

Celeste

The Malama

Mormon Angel

Be watchin' yer mail boxes the next few weeks!

2009-05-12T22:42:00.002-07:00

I am SO proud of my niece!!

She has been blessed with a wonderful talent and I just have to share it with my readers!!!

The Biggest Loser Friends & Family.......

2009-05-06T00:05:00.005-07:00

I'm sure I will hear about this in the morning but I'm posting it anyway!!!!

12 short weeks ago my hubby joined a Biggest Loser (Friends and Family Edition) competition. May I just say how proud I am of him! He has been a machine (and I'm not the only one who has called him that!) Working out two times a day (spinning being one of them sometimes both) eating healthy and sharing healthy recipes!

He lost 46 lbs !!!

Notice the "Trophy Husband" t-shirt I found for him!!!

Happy Easter....

2009-04-12T08:18:00.002-07:00

Rollin' along with the tumblin' tumbleweed....

2009-03-30T01:06:00.002-07:00

These were taken with my phone so the quality isn't very good. Our last wind storm was a doosey!! These are a couple of houses near us that have some cleanin' up to do!

Snails.....shells and puppy dog tails.......

2009-03-24T15:58:00.003-07:00

Thats what boys are made of!

Thanks to my mother-in-law I now have picture of my 2 handsome grandsons!!!

Brayden & Rylind

2009-03-17T10:48:00.002-07:00

"In the many trials of life, when we feel abandoned and when sorrow, sin, disappointment, failure, and weakness make us less than we should ever be, there can come the healing salve of the unreserved love in the grace of God. It is a love that lifts and blesses. It is a love that sustains a new beginning on a higher level and thereby continues from grace to grace."

--James E. Faust

Why Mormons Build Temples.....

2009-03-16T09:33:00.000-07:00

3 Run Homer.....

2009-03-14T11:31:00.004-07:00

This is Grandpa, Colton & Grandma after his game.

Can you tell by his smile that he had just hit a 3 run homer?

Up for a challenge???

2009-03-01T22:34:00.007-07:00

The first five people to respond to this post will get something from me!

My choice.

For you.

Handmade.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make.

2- What I create will be just for you.

3- It'll be done this year.

4- You have no clue what it's going to be (nor do I at this point).

The catch is that you must re-post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog.

The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they want to receive a homemade gift from me will indeed receive one.

Be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!!!

Letterboxing...

2009-03-01T00:07:00.004-07:00

Today was our first Letterboxing adventure!! We had a great time and it was a perfect day to do it! Our first attempt was a trail that crossed a creek...we had to postpone that one...their was to much water to cross without getting all wet! So we ended up at the town square (courthouse) in Prescott.

Comming Soon......

2009-02-20T22:00:00.006-07:00

My SISTER is finishing up her schooling and in her last class she had to come up with a business, plan, mission statement and a vision.

Don't ask me why she called me for help....shes the one with the brains!!!!

Well we came up with this idea and decided that we were REALLY going to do it!

So I will be designing a new web site for our 'lil business...she will be the brains and I will be the one... doin' all the work...HEY how does that work out???

Stay tuned for our VISION and our MISSION STATEMENT

My Valentine...

2009-02-16T23:34:00.002-07:00

Each beautiful rose I received from my eternal valentine holds 1000 hugs,

kisses, tender looks. and smiles for him.

Thank you my dear, dear eternal companion.

I can think of no one else I would spend eternity with than you!

Valentine Service.....

2009-02-13T00:44:00.004-07:00

Can ya feel the LOVE in the air??? I love Valentines Day! And so do the Activity Days Girls!! This year we made Valentines Day Cards for the Greyson House residents (A local assisted living home). They will be delivered with a group picture of the girls

and a DVD with the following video!!

You Girls

ROCK!!

Latter-dayVillage.com

2009-01-29T01:32:00.004-07:00

Latter-dayVillage.com

Calling all Primary teachers!!!!

I have been a member of this site for 2 years now and I HAVE to tell you how wonderful it is!

They have TONS of stuff to help you with your class, from clip art and printables to lesson supplements!! AND it's not just for Primary! They have helps for Young Womens, Relief Society, Seminary and MORE!

I actually LOVE this site so much I have been hired to do the some lesson supplements for Primary! Well if I can't be a primary teacher (I was released) I can still read the lessons and come up with some fun supplements for you!!

Please check it out. The membership is very reasonable.

Daughter of a King....

2009-01-22T22:55:00.003-07:00

Tonight was our much anticipated "Daughter of a King" Parent Orientation Night for Activity Days. The night was a success thanks to 3 of the best Leaders in the whole world! Thank you SO much Jennifer, Sara and April for your love and dedication to "our" girls!

Camping out...

2009-01-22T22:46:00.003-07:00

It's amazing what you find when you clean your room!! After cleaning his room Connor happened upon his pup-tent and decided he was going to camp out in the living room. Complete with crickets chirping in the back ground (thanks to a cheap sound machine I received free in the mail sometime ago) he drifted off into a dream filled sleep.

Now we just need to work on actually staying IN the tent while we sleep!

Intimidation...

2009-01-09T10:24:00.006-07:00

Well all my beautiful readers I have a confession to make...here goes:

My wonderful husband approached me the other night and said "I need you to set me up a blog." Well I was surprised to say the least. I did as he asked and thought...well this should be interesting! Now that I have had more time to think about it I realize how intimidated I am about this whole business about him entering the blogging world. You see, it is not to well known how insightful, witty,eloquent & a little quirky my husband is...and I'm not sure I want it to get out!

Oh well the cat has to be let out of the bag sometime! Please visit his blog here:

My Big Fat BlogBe careful about your comments...you may just egg him on! :)

I love you honey!!

My Groove had been off...

2009-01-06T23:51:00.006-07:00

If you are a regular stalker of my blog you know that we have my oldest son living with us now. Well this change, although very welcomed, has messed with my groove!! We are all setteling into a new groove and may I say I am as happy as a:

thats a pig in mud just in case you didn't know ;)

Anywho...let me catch up a little:

We spent Thanksgiving in Mesquite with our cousins, some aunts and an uncle and a grandma.
We had a BLAST!!A little basketball in the rain, played lots of fun games and even went rock climbing! Can't wait to do it again SOON!!

Ok already...

2009-01-06T23:33:00.003-07:00

Well my sister, who I usually chastise to update her blog, called me today to tell me "uhhh don't ya think it's time to update yer blog?!!!" Soooo I will put something up to make her happy for now and promise that there will be more on the way!

#1 Son displaying the groovy gift he got from his Aunt!!

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin We Love You!

2008-12-03T08:49:00.001-07:00

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Don't Worry.....Be Happy

2008-11-22T14:32:00.001-07:00

I may have just been Bobby McFerrin's biggest fan!!
I had to post this...you CAN"T watch this and NOT be HAPPY!

Photo Tag.....

2008-11-21T22:17:00.003-07:00

I was tagged by my good friend Celeste and I'm just getting around to it. You post the 4th picture from the 4th file in your picture folder and write a little something about it....so here ya go!This past summer I traveled to Jackson Hole Wyoming for a "Family Heritage Celebration". While I was there I visited my fathers head stone in Kelly Wyoming.

I tag Kerri, April, Mary and Tina.
Have fun girls!!

My two sons......

2008-11-21T14:37:00.003-07:00

2008-11-17T18:47:00.002-07:00

Wanted to share this and thank our Catholic brothers and sisters for their love and support.

Friend.....

2008-11-08T23:34:00.004-07:00

friend (frend)

noun

a person whom one knows well and is fond of; intimate associate; close acquaintance
a person on the same side in a struggle; one who is not an enemy or foe; ally
a supporter or sympathizer a friend of labor
something thought of as like a friend in being helpful, reliable, etc.

I heart you my
FRIEND

2008-11-08T22:16:00.003-07:00

My baby is 6!

We celebrated with a few of his friends at
Peter Piper Pizza! Thank you to all who help him have GREAT birthday!!!!

Earth Angel revised

2008-10-26T19:54:00.001-07:00

It was brought to my attention that the first video cut a picture out so I re-mixed it! Sorry!!

One, two, three O'clock four O'clock rock....

2008-10-24T20:46:00.010-07:00

Our 2nd Annual Daddy Daughter Date
for our Activity Days Girls was a "Rockin'" good time!!

We decided to do a "Sock Hop" this year. And it was a HUGE success!
A couple of "wall flowers"

We had awards for "Socks"

Scott & his date, Larissa.
What a great "rebel" couple they were!

We had a bubble blowing contest!
Jessica was our WINNER!

Brother Clifford was the winner of our "Smelliest" Sock award.

This picture was taken after the clean up...the girls just did not want to call it a night!
We are so blessed to have such a great bunch of leaders in our Activity Days Program!!
Sara, Jennifer and April...here's to you!!!

Be ye prepared......

2008-10-19T16:50:00.003-07:00

I felt an overwhelming responsibility to post this on my blog. I know I only have a few readers but perhaps you will feel as compelled to share with your readers.

2008-10-19T12:29:00.003-07:00

Today my husband was ordained a High Priest.
I feel so blessed that I must share my feelings....
I am so fortunate and blessed to have married the man I did. He is an inspiration to me and to our family. I hope and pray that I can continue to live in such a manner that he may feel just as blessed to have me as I feel to have him. I pray for the strength to lift him when he needs lifting and to care for our family when he is needed elsewhere.

Scott, I love you with everything that I am!

All Together Now....

2008-10-11T08:36:00.007-07:00

Our family has always been complete but not always together....but now we are both! Colton now lives with us in Arizona!

We made the drive to Utah to fetch him and it was a wonderful trip...even though it rained like crazy!
We stopped on the way home to visit with family that Colton has not seen in quite sometime.
Here are a couple of pictures of our trip:Yes that's Grandma in the VERY back of the car...and no there is not a seat back there!

A visit with "Gramma Great"

I'm sure our lives will be much different with a teenager in the house but both Scott and I are so looking forward to it!! Now Scott has someone to work out with!

You say tomato, I say tomato....

2008-09-18T22:47:00.005-07:00

Yes Folks I canned my first tomatoes!

My dear, trusting friend Tina let me can her tomatoes for her.
I hope I did her proud!!

I think my next batch I will add some chilies....we LOVE spicy!

100 Things about me......

2008-09-14T21:13:00.009-07:00

1. I'm short
2. Too short for my weight
3. Have always hated my curly hair
4. Have had my hair straightened in the past
5. Have 6 holes in my ears but never wear earrings
6. Have 2 tattoos
7. I'm grateful to have the Priesthood in my home
8. I'm grateful for my mother
9. I miss my dad
10. Have a great step dad
11. I LOVE my family, faults and all
12. I Love cooking for LARGE numbers
13. I have 2 grandsons
14. I have 2 wonderful step sons whom I adore
15. I hate math
16. Would be LOST without my computer
17. Would be LOST without my camera
18. Would rather go buy socks than launder them
19. I Love Jesus Christ
20. I am loyal
21. I am faithful
22. I LOVE primary
23. I LOVE going to Church on Sunday
24. I am blessed to have a husband who is worthy of his Priesthood
25. I only use chocolate for medicinal purposes
26. I always tell the truth ;)
27. I am grateful for repentance
28. I am a chocoholic
29. I would rather clean a bathroom than do laundry
30. I would rather do it (anything) than explain to someone how I like it done
31. I don't make friends easily
32. I have a hard time trusting people
33. I cherish deeply those I let in
34. I have a great respect for the man I married
35. I pray in my bathroom more than any other room in my house
36. I secretly don't want Connor to grow up
37. If my body would allow it I would have more children
38. I am proud of my boys
39. I love carbs
40. I hate confrontation
41. I love Sarah Palin's glasses
42. <~~this is how old I am

43. I love the people in our ward...everyone of them

44. I am afraid of the dark

45. I love my dogs

46. I would rather clean someone else's home

47. I have designed a few websites

48. I want to give the world a hug

49. I LOVE diet coke

50. I am thankful for my trials

51. I have true joy and happiness in my life

52. I am proud of my husbands, step fathers, uncle's and step son's service to our country

53. I am almost 50% gray

54. I am missing a tooth

55. Sometimes I forget to brush my teeth before bed

56. I can't remember the last time I saw a dentist

57. I am on a first name basis with my rheumatologist

58. I have a high tolerance for pain

59. I hate taking medication

60. I know that John McCain's house is really in Cornville and not Sedona 61. Yes I grew up in a town called Cornville

62. I am related to the Caleb Baldwin that was in Liberty Jail with Joseph Smith. He is my 5X great grandfather

63. I am a night person

64. Music directly affects my mood

65. I am starting to lose my memory

66. I am starting to lose my memory

67. I try to laugh everyday

68. I love to read but don't make time to do so

69. I lack self confidence

70. I used to be a dancer

71. I regret my tattoos

72. I don't want to lose weight cuz I couldn't afford the lower body lift I would need after

73. I could benefit from therapy

74. I tell it like it is and want the same in return

75. I love Dr. Phil

76. I love to sing even though I can't carry a tune

77. I would LOVE to be able to play the piano

78. I want to be a better wife and mother

79. I want to grow old with my husband
80. I am a chronic ice chewer
81. I still have my mothers day flowers sitting in a vase...dead, dry and collecting dust
82. I want to be a scrapbooker but I just don't get it
83. I wish I could still work in a nail salon
84. I am afraid of having to use a walker
85. I have always wanted a REAL surprise party
86. I still admire my wedding ring like it was just placed there
87. I hate to unpack after a trip
88. I sleep with 7 pillows and my husband :)
89. I prefer winter
90. I don't mind snow
91. I love shopping during the holidays
92. I love being around people
93. I secretly watch my boys while they sleep
94. I love going to someone's house and seeing it cluttered
95. I love that I can recognize the Lord's hand in my life
96. I am a very forgiving person for I have much to be forgiven for
97. I don't stay upset very long
98. I never forget a kindness done to me or my family
99. I don't shave my legs because of my psoriasis
100. I don't miss shaving my legs! hehehe

There ya have it. Did ya learn anything? Did anything make you gasp? I dare ya....tell your blog readers 100 things about YOU!

Kindergarten Boy.....

2008-09-05T22:43:00.004-07:00

Is it possible my baby is in Kindergarten???

I can't believe how fast 5 years has gone by us!
Connor LOVES school and his teacher Mrs. Faxon!
I hope we can keep that up for a few years!

I'm Crushin'......

2008-09-01T22:07:00.002-07:00

I know I know....I'm 42 and married to the love of my life...
but come on...look into my eyes and tell me you don't just
LOVE
this guy!!!!

The Rest of the Story......

2008-08-25T10:57:00.013-07:00

Well I am finally home from my 21 day road trip. I will take up where I left off on my last post and try to bring you to the end of my glorious trip.

Friday, August 8th:My brother and I borrowed some quads and headed for Monument Ridge where we were going to finally lay my Dad to rest. My Dad wanted to be cremated and although that was a hard one for me we honored his wishes. My brother Richard decided on just the right place to spread his ashes but the only way to get there was on quads. It was a little rainy and Richard and I were a little concerned as we had waited for quite a long time to make this trek to Jackson. We drove as far as we could in the truck and then he unloaded the quads.Now...I am no sissy..not by a long shot...but these "roads" and I use that term very loosely...were rutted from rain and VERY primitive...I was a bit nervous but didn't want my brother to see it so I acted like this was just another day in the park for me! I kept up with him quite well and soon lost all concern when I started to look around and appreciate the shear beauty that was around me!After reaching the top of the bluff I began to weep at the magnificence of our Heavenly Father's creation. The pictures do NOT do it justice.
My brother took off on his quad for some quiet reflection and so I took my Father's ashes in my lap and sat and prayed. I asked my Father in Heaven to bless me with his spirit and asked him to please allow my father's spirit to be with my brother and I. I wanted to know that my Dad was happy with the spot we had chosen for him and that he was aware of our love for him.

Richard returned and we reverently release my Dad from his urn. We both wept as we watched his ashes catch the wind and spread on the mountain he love so much.
As we stood and reflected on our Dad a small bird flew in and landed in between us and our quads. He was not frighted of us in the least and did not flinch as we walked toward him to get to our transportation. He stuck right with us, following us as we prepared to head back down the mountain. We both new that this was not just some freak occurrence but recognized the Lord's hand in letting us know that our Dad was with us and that he loves us. As I mounted my quad the bird was right at my foot. He just looked up at me when I started the motor without flinching. My Brother instructed me to just go ahead and start down the mountain...I did and didn't look back. When we arrived back at the place we had left the truck Richard told me that the bird followed me, flying just behind my head for a few yards before taking off.I am SO very grateful for a loving Father in Heaven who listens to us and answers our prayers.
This trip was one of the MOST spiritual, magnificent and glorious events, second only to attending the Temple, that I have ever experienced in my life.

Home, Home on the Range.....

2008-08-08T15:16:00.007-07:00

After breakfast we cleaned up and started on our Thursday journey....to see my Great Grandfathers Home Stead....Yes those are the Tetons in the back ground!

Then off to the family cemetery.

Most Important Meal of the Day....

2008-08-07T12:43:00.007-07:00

My brother brought his home made camping wok with him and he made us breakfast burritos in the park on Thursday morning! Yummmmmy!!

Jackson Hole or Bust.....

2008-08-06T18:11:00.006-07:00

Mom, Chelsea, Tyler and I loaded up and left on Friday, Aug. first and headed for my home town of Jackson Hole Wyoming! After a few stops on the way....we have finally made it! Now if we can just get through the Family Heritage Celebration on Saturday we will be battin' a thousand!Idaho Falls Temple.

Thank you Julee for droppin' everything to attend with me!

Heading down Teton Pass into beautiful Jackson Hole Wyoming!

Don't forget to check back later for more pictures!

OHHHH I almost forgot, Doug this one's for you!!!

MMMmmmmm Raspberry Shake!

Better late than never....

2008-07-18T01:03:00.005-07:00

I'm a bit late getting this posted as Colton's Birthday was the 9th....but better late than never..right?

Happy Birthday Colton!
I love you son!

P. S. click on the picture to see the story behind it!

Happy 4th.....

2008-07-05T11:42:00.001-07:00

We enjoyed a yummy pancake breakfast at the church the morning of the 4th. Scott was one of the very qualified chefs!

Mmmm

That evening we went back to the church to enjoy some more yummy food and great company and watch the firework display put on by the town of Prescott Valley!

2008-06-27T20:24:00.000-07:00

Ahhhh Summer!!

Connor has been enjoying swimming lessons for the first time!

He is doing really great and LOVES the water!

Are you prepared?

2008-06-26T09:35:00.000-07:00

Last evening the young men in our ward put on an emergency preparedness BBQ. They had several tables of various mini classes and information on how to be prepared in an emergency situation. I was asked to do a table on Child Safety. In doing a little research for this I came across these disturbing statistics:

A child goes missing every 40 seconds in our country! Thats 2,100 children gone from their families EVERY DAY!!!!!!

In excess of 800,000 children are reported missing every year in our country.

500,000 children go missing WITHOUT even being reported.

Are we prepared if something like this happens to us?

I designed a Child ID Kit for you to print out and have just in case the unthinkable happens to your family.
You can print out your Child ID Kit for free here:
FREE CHILD ID KIT

Surprise for Mommy....

2008-06-12T15:50:00.000-07:00

Last Friday was my Mom's birthday!
After 66 years what can you do for your mother that you haven't already? Glad you asked!....My sister flew in from N. C. where she moved to a year ago. It was an almost impossible feat to keep this a secret from my mom but we did it!! Here is a clip of my Mommy's Birthday Surprise!

Down to 2....

2008-06-12T15:23:00.000-07:00

Well, we are down to 2 VonSchnauzer Minis.

All the girls have found wonderful new homes!
We have our 2 little boys left.This Handsome Boy is X-Man

And this cutie is our runt. His name is Buster Brown.

It is getting harder and harder to part with these little ones! Connor actually cried yesterday when Maggie-Mae found her new home.

Apostle Song...

2008-05-27T00:26:00.000-07:00

I wish I could say I did this video for my primary kids....but...alas...they kick my tush on this topic.
Soooo I made this one for me!! Enjoy!

Puppy Mania....

2008-05-26T14:56:00.000-07:00

We put an add in the paper and in 2 days 2 of our little cuties were gone. It's hard to part with these little guys after bringing them into the world and caring for them! And it doesn't hurt that they are drop dead charming and ohhh so adorable!!
If ya been thinkin' 'bout adding a fur baby to your family mini schnauzers are AWESOME!!!

Time keeps on slippin'...slippin'....slippin'....

2008-05-25T23:00:00.000-07:00

It's amazing how time flies when yer havin' fun!!! With caring for the puppies and a new grandson I have neglected my blog. Here are a few "catch me up" pictures:

Father Son Campout
Puppies
Connor & Rylind

Little Sisters in Zion....

2008-05-07T22:46:00.000-07:00

This evening my family was blessed with a yummy dinner prepared by 3 of my Activity Days girls.

They came to my home and cooked in my kitchen and did it with the expertise of professional chefs!
I am SO very proud of and thankful for my "Little Sisters" in Zion.

Sock it to me.....

2008-04-27T14:22:00.000-07:00

Ok...confession time.
True Story...the names have not been changed because she is NOT innocent!

The other day Scott came home from a very brief Church meeting...I was laying on the bed resting and watched with pride as he removed his church cloths and hung them neatly in the closet...took off his socks and tossed them in the huge dirty sock pile...oh wait..rewind. Took off his socks... obviously thinking he had no idea when or if he would be getting clean socks ...and this being his last pair... folded them neatly back into his drawer without shootin' me a "don't ya think its time to launder this mountain of socks" look.

It hit me then how my shortcomings totally affect those around me. I cringe to think how many time my dear husband has had to do this.
Soooo even though I would much rather just go to the store and purchase new socks as opposed to washing them I will try to do better!

Perk or Blessing....

2008-04-18T12:49:00.000-07:00

How fabulous it is to have a dear friend that just happens to be a photographer!

This is just ONE of the MANY reasons I just LOVE LOVE LOVE my BFF Kerri...

2008-04-04T13:45:00.001-07:00

I just realized that I forgot to post any Easter pictures...man I have been out of it lately! We celebrated Easter at a Primary Activity! We had a blast! There was an Easter Egg Hunt with a fun craft! Our Primary Presidency is THE BEST!!!

More new arrivals....

2008-04-04T12:45:00.000-07:00

I've received a few calls asking why I haven't blogged about the puppies yet...so in between my 100th & 101st load of "puppy towel" laundry I am posting some pictures and comments on the birth.

Heidi started acting rather different on Saturday (the 29th). Scott saw her when he got out of bed but then she sort of disappeared. He came in and woke me up telling me she was missing! I had heard stories about how a dog will "nest" when nearing her time...but all the stories I had heard said a dark closet was the most popular place to find your "nesting" dog. Well I searched the house while Scott searched outside..he called for me and said he heard a growling from UNDER THE SHED!!! Yep, there she was nesting under the shed. Calling her was doing no good so Scott cut up some ham to coax her out....now our Heidi will do ANYTHING for ham!!!!!!! But she was NOT budging! She was STUCK!!! as in she COULD NOT get out! Scott and I were at a LOSS as for what to do....if Heidi had her puppies under the shed we would surely lose them and possibly her as well! This was NOT an option!! Scott retrieved our trusty jack from the garage and we actually jacked up our shed just enough to get her out!
The first puppy was born at 10:53 pm Saturday night. #2, 3 & 4 followed behind at 11:46, 12:05 & 12:18. #5 was still born at 3:23 and little #6 followed her at 3:27.
We have 5 healthy, beautiful puppies!
3 girls and 2 boys.

You all know how I love spring portraits......

2008-03-24T16:17:00.001-07:00

Need I say more?!

How Sweet he is....

2008-03-23T11:57:00.000-07:00

Our precious little Rylind has arrived! Jennifer was a trooper laboring for 2 days to bring this little guy into the world! We are all so proud and happy and know Ryan and Jen will be wonderful parents!!!

Wanted.....

2008-03-10T08:29:00.000-07:00

My Sister sent me this and I LOVED it so much I have to share it with you!

PARENT:

Job Description

POSITION:
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Long term team players needed for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings, weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule, yet be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat, in case this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses are never reimbursed. Must learn to multitask. This is a permanent position. Teams are encourages to apply, however, sadly, this is not a requirement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is an infinite list. This list will forever, without warning, self adjust to the clients whims Candidates must be willing to adapt to ever-changing and ever-challenging time periods. Basic duties will include maintaining multiple calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must screen phone calls. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, and an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility, laundry, shopping, spare of the moment decision making, field trips, EMT, counselor, teacher, cook, disciplinary provider (often more painful for you than for them), chafer, caterer, must excel at all levels of the aforementioned skills and all the ones we failed to mention.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION:
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.

Grand Parent same job except your old and tired. This position is limited to some weekends unless you failed at your previous assignment. Then it is a full time position, because rather than your charges moving out they multiply.

EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
There is no amount of reference material that can be studied to prepare you for this job. As each canidents charge will be unique and unpredictable. On-the-job training will be offered on a continually exhausting basis. No previous experience is available.

WAGES AND COMPENSATION:
Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them
become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and only wish you could do more.

**FOOTNOTE “THERE IS NO RETIREMENT -- EVER

BENEFITS:

No health or dental insurance, No pension, No tuition reimbursement, No paid holidays and No stock options There are no guarentees.

This job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.

Vroooom Vroooom....

2008-03-07T00:32:00.000-07:00

I have always known Home Depot had workshops but I had NO idea they were this COOL!!!

Connor had such a GREAT time!

Do I Make You Proud.....

2008-02-26T04:00:00.000-07:00

We are planning a Talent Night for Activity Days at the end of March so I made this video to show to the parents of all the girls!
Yes this is being posted at 3 AM!!
Kerrianne I know you can appreciate the late hour!

Four legged family members...

2008-02-18T23:53:00.000-07:00

Awww you look tired...can I get you anything? An extra pillow perhaps?
This is Gabby, she thinks she is the queen!

This little guy...is Boris Von Schnauzer. You may remember him when we got him as a puppy

Do you think these pooches are a bit spoiled?
Please take my poll to the right! I would be interested to know if I'm the only person to allow my dogs the run of the house.

My new eyes...

2008-02-18T23:44:00.001-07:00

Some of you may have noticed I changed my profile picture....I got some spiffy new specs and I want to show 'em off!
My eyelashes hit the lenses of my old glasses....so I went 2 years without wearing eye makeup!!
WOW it's amazing what some mascara can do!

Tomorrow never came....

2008-02-18T23:01:00.000-07:00

I know I said I would post more pictures of the Ward Family Valentine Dance "tomorrow" but life happened and I'm just now getting around to it.....

Valentine....

2008-02-15T23:55:00.000-07:00

Our ward had a fun family Valentine Dance tonight. I thought I would give you just a sneak peek at one photo I took......more to come tomorrow.I don't even recognize this handsome little guy!!!
Where did my baby go?

Fine tuning....

2008-02-13T17:12:00.000-07:00

For those of you who have seen the video I made for Connor.....I did some fine tuning so it is a little different. I would invite you to check it out again. Thank you for your patients as I learn this new craft of video making.

If the Savior Stood Beside Me.....

2008-02-09T16:25:00.000-07:00

Postum.....

2008-02-02T21:25:00.000-07:00

For those of you mourning the loss of your beloved

I have good news for you. I found this at my local Wal-mart!

It's basically the same thing and it tastes pretty darn good!

Murder Mystery Dinner.....

2008-01-28T18:02:00.001-07:00

Scott and I were invited to our very first Murder Mystery Dinner. Scott was Russian General Pushov and I was his wife Irma Pushova.

Thank you Scott & Sara
We had a BLAST!!!!

And now back to our regularly scheduled blogging...

2008-01-28T17:25:00.000-07:00

What will my angel be when he grows up?......

A Doctor?

A Lawyer?

A G. Q. Model??!!!

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2008-01-28T17:11:00.000-07:00

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To Few and Far Between....

2008-01-28T00:42:00.001-07:00

With my sister in North Carolina and my brother in Colorado we rarely are in the same place at the same time.

My sisters mother-in-law is suffering from cancer and will not be with us much longer. So this prompted a trip back home to spend some time with her. We took advantage of this visit and my sister and I attended the Temple together for the first time! What a special time that was! My brother, hearing the news that my sister was coming home, made the trip down from snowy Pagosa Springs Colorado. This all sent my mother into "MOM" mode...and resulted in a belated Thanksgiving Dinner to celebrate us all being in the same place at the same time! She was in heaven!

Gordon B. Hinckley....

2008-01-28T00:17:00.000-07:00

My posting was interupted by news of our beloved Prophets passing.

Though we shed tears for our loss we rejoice in the knowledge that he is celebrating a glorious reunion with his lovely wife.
Rest in peace our esteemed Brother in the Gospel.

Better Woman than I....

2008-01-27T23:46:00.000-07:00

Hats off to Cathy Cooley!!!

Here is a snippet of David's Birthday Party!!

Just this little bit exhausts me!! She did it for 2 hours!
Can you say WONDER WOMAN?!

Wedding Bells.....

2008-01-27T21:10:00.000-07:00

On January 12, 2008 we were pleased to attend the Wedding of our niece Lindsey.What a beautiful Bride she was!

We wish her the very best!

Catch up......

2008-01-27T20:59:00.000-07:00

Yeah I know, I have a LOT of catching up to do so here goes...

First: The picture that Kerrianne Burch took of us coming out of the Temple after being sealed is being featured on the June Primary Poster as put out by LatterDayVillage.com We are so honored for our picture to have been chosen out of so many!

Thank you Kerri, for your friendship and love!

Activity Days.....

2008-01-08T16:03:00.000-07:00

I help out with the Activity Days program in our ward and I have to say.....

I LOVE IT!!!This week I am giving a lesson on our "Testimonies"

I will liken our Testimonies to flowers....just like these flowers our testimonies need to be nurtured in oder to grow. These flowers are actually more than they appear to be....they are pens that I have made to give to each of the girls. After they "pick" their flower we are going to write our testimonies in our
"Faith in God" Books.

Merry Christmas 2007

2007-12-25T13:38:00.000-07:00

Tooting his horn again......

2007-12-20T09:26:00.000-07:00

I'm tooting Jason Wright's horn again.
I finally picked up a copy of his
"Christmas Jars"
and of course didn't put it down until the last teary eyed word was read.What a wonderful book that everyone should read! I will guarantee you will not get through this book without a desire to be a better person!
Thank you AGAIN Jason for sharing your gift with the world!
Merry Christmas to you and your family

2007-12-18T15:30:00.001-07:00

This is the first year that Connor actually WANTED to see Santa!
As you can see by the smile on his angelic face he is
Mr. Christmas this year!

Angels we have Heard on High.......

2007-12-18T11:27:00.000-07:00

A wonderful rendition of this classic Christmas song.
A double quartet at our ward Christmas party!
Rock on!

Southbeach (forgive the 4 letter word) DIET....

2007-12-05T21:35:00.000-07:00

Some of you know that Scott and I have been following the "Southbeach Diet". Now if you are like me the nasty word diet throws you into a physiological melt down!! But I have to tell you this isn't that hard...and if you do like I do and tell yourself it's NOT a diet but a new way of life and eating healthier then it is TOTALLY doable!

If any of you are as lucky as I am your hubby does most of the cooking!! Scott is on Southbeach boards often to get new and YUMMY recipes! Here is a look at one of our FAVORITES!
This totally melt in your mouth dish is Feta and Spinach stuffed Chicken Breast wrapped in Turkey Bacon!!!
YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE THIS IS A DIET!!!

10% to the Lord....

2007-12-05T21:21:00.000-07:00

My lesson in Primary this week is on Tithing. I have been looking forward to this lesson for months now because, for starters, I have a strong testimony of the law of tithing and second....because I can't wait to give my kids the Tithing Banks I made for them!

Merry Christmas to ME....

2007-12-04T00:48:00.000-07:00

My family has been sick now since just after Turkey Day....ICK! Between the 3 of us (not counting Colton, who brought the "crud" with him on his visit. Thank you for sharing son!) we have 4 pink eyes, 1 ear infection, upper respiratory infections and PMS! Thank goodness PMS isn't contagious...I can't even imagine my 2 guys with PMS...holy cow how would they survive?

ANYHOW
To cheer me up my hubby gave me Christmas early!!!
WOO HOO!!!

Thank you my dear dear Husband!
Yer the bomb!

Duct Tape isn't just for fixin' things anymore....

2007-11-29T18:02:00.000-07:00

Are ya stumped as to what to get that hard to buy for person on your Christmas list?

Did you draw the name of the person who has EVERYTHING?

I have the soloution!

DUCT TAPE ACCESSORIES!!

A Tri-Fold Wallet

A Tote

A Purse

A Clutch

The possibilities are endless. Many colors to chose from! Even Camo!!

To see more visit my web site!

Pretty in Pink.....

2007-11-27T21:28:00.000-07:00

Connor was out on our deck playing with the doggies when I heard him call for Scott and I to come FAST to see the pink sky.....
What a lovely gift from God!

2007 Turkey Bowl....

2007-11-27T18:45:00.000-07:00

Colton and Scott both played in the
Annual Turkey Bowl! The video is one of Colton's Touchdown Catches.
Scott came home with a fat lip and both had grass stains on their clothing!
It was quite cold so the spectators had to keep bundled up!

Sunday Snacktime Surprise.......

2007-11-27T18:31:00.001-07:00

Now that Thanksgiving is over I can catch up on some bloggin'!!

A couple of Sundays ago Connor got an unexpected surprise!!!
Baby Kyle came over to share a snack and play while his Mom went to a meeting!
We enjoyed his visit and to his Mommies dismay we hope for more Sunday meetings for her!!

Happy Happy Birthday Connor Dear.....

2007-11-07T20:49:00.000-07:00

Connor is "5"
We had quite the shin-dig!
Pinata time!!!! It took everone 3 tries each to break this thing!
Sugar Narvana!
Jo Jo the Clown showed up!

She did face painting on the girls because the boys wanted nothing to do with her...so Scott, the trooper he is, stepped in to get his face painted to show the boys that Jo Jo was harmless....it still didn't work!

Annie Rose with a heart rainbow! Maddie with a butterfly!
Scott's spider!!
How FUN!!!

Jo Jo made Connor a very special Spiderman out of balloons!!!

Connor and his Spiderman Birthday Cake!!

Happy Birthday Connor

Mommy and Daddy love you SO much!!

Trunk or Treat......

2007-11-01T17:00:00.000-07:00

For Halloween we attended the "Trunk or Treat" at the Church!

I was Red Riding Hood, Connor was Spiderman and Scott was a Clown

Connor had fun trick or treating but had more fun sitting at the truck and handing out candy!

The Trunk or Treat was "Crawling" with Spider men!

We had a BLAST!

Daddy Daughter Date.....

2007-10-26T00:49:00.000-07:00

We had a Halloween Daddy Daughter Costume Date at church Thursday evening and I think it was a smash!

Here is a sample of our menu:

The only thing I recall from my primary days is the 2 Daddy Daughter Dates my father and I shared together! Even though Daddy was not a member of the church he loved going with me and I loved just having him all to myself!

We had a couple of girls who's Daddys couldn't make it so Scott filled in and was Daddy for a night! He had a lovely time getting to know Alix and Hanna and I think they enjoyed him too!

Hanna's Dad had been stuck in Flagstaff but made it for the last part of the date! I wish I had been able to take a picture of Hanna as she saw her Daddy walk in!!! She was SO happy he made it as you can see from her noticeably large smile in this picture!

We all fall down....

2007-10-25T08:53:00.000-07:00

Whats more fun than Grandma's house?

Grandma's yard in the fall!!!

I ran across these fun pictures from last year, and as you can see they are TO cute to pass up!

Happy Fall Y'all

Ahhh School Pictures.....

2007-10-19T22:57:00.000-07:00

My 2 boys!

One who I still have total control over....and one that has (as clearly is shown in the picture) exercised his Independence and opted out of a pre-portrait hair-cut.

A Little Angel.....

2007-10-16T13:59:00.000-07:00

Be careful who you tell everything to!

You may just get something like this on your front porch!!

Thank you my wonderful ANGEL!!!!

Way To Be....

2007-10-08T00:50:00.000-07:00

My Mom just picked up this book for her grandchildren

I was flipping through it and noticed the forward was written by Steve Young
and wanted to quote him.
"Way To Be" is more important than any play-book I ever had in the NFL, because it will help you avoid life's fumbles and interceptions. And that is because it is counsel from someone who is wise, someone who has your best interests at heart, someone who wants only for you to be happy and find true joy. It is like getting plays called in from the sidelines by an exceptional coach who knows which plays to call when the going gets tough and the game is on the line.

Gordon B. Hinckley is not just a wise and just man, though he is certainly that. He is a respected world religious leader and for me the ultimate earthly coach, whose counsel emphasizes the fundamentals that will hep us all win the game of life.

That oughta catch the attention of my son Colton.
Said in his kinda language!

My Mom is spoiled......

2007-10-06T01:03:00.000-07:00

Mom just returned from a 12 day cruise and excursion tour in Alaska on this ship......

And now She is going on a TAUCK tour in Costa Rica with her dear friend Lori!

Have a WONDERFUL time you two!
I will be posting pictures upon their return mid November so check back then!

Invasion of the Body Snatcher?....

2007-10-03T21:59:00.000-07:00

No its just Scott doin' some much needed work on our back porch!

TAGGED

2007-09-30T23:28:00.000-07:00

My wonderful friend Celeste tagged me.

So here goes:

5 things I was doing 10 years ago:

1. Living in Tempe Arizona.

2. Working in a really cool hair and nail salon.

3. I was a single Mom to the grooviest kid in the world! (love you Colton)

4. Learning how to create web sites.

5. Wishin', and prayin', and cryin' for true love to find me.

5 things on my 'to-do' list tomorrow

1. Laundry

2. Clean Kitchen

3. Laundry

4. Prepare for family home evening

5. Did I mention Laundry?

5 snacks I enjoy

1. Apples & Peanut Butter

2. Dark Chocolate Kisses

3. Triscuts with low fat cream cheese

4. Jennifer Kendall's pumpkin & Chocolate Chip Cookies!

5. Homemade low fat yogurt fruit smoothie! YUM

5 songs I know the lyrics to

1. Heart Break Hotel

2. The Snowman Song (see post below with music player)

3. Do I make you Proud. (Taylor Hicks American Idol)

4. My Front Porch Lookin' In (Diamond Rio)

5. Old MacDonald had a Farm (Connor has me sing this with him regularly)

5 things I would do if I was a millionaire

1. Buy a new house

2. Pay off all debt

3. Buy a new camera

4. Go on a fun family cruise with WHOLE family

5. Invest in collage for my boys and grandchildren

5 bad habits

1. Not getting dressed all day

2. Not getting enough sleep

3. Taking things to personally

4. Letting my laundry pile up

5. Thinking my way is the only way

5 things I would never wear again

1. Leg warmers

2. Those pants with stirrups on 'em

3. Lots of make-up

4. High Heels

5. Another man's ring on my finger!

5 of my favorite toys

1. Computer

2. Digital Camera

3. Ipod

4. Magic Bullet

5. My son Connor!

5 people I tag

1. Kerrianne

2. Natalie

3. Tina

4. Annie

5. Shawna

2007-09-26T13:08:00.000-07:00

I purchased this book Monday while in Phoenix. I started reading it Tuesday afternoon and could NOT put it down until I read the last "letter".

I cannot say enough about this masterpiece! It is one of those books that you wish would never end! It is a MUST for every library!

Thank you Jason for sharing your gift with us. I can't wait to read your next book!