Ferg Times

Madeline

2012-02-02T15:58:00.002-07:00

Great Grandma Chapman was here visiting on her way to California so we snuck in a few visits. I love how this picture turned out, both look so sweet!

Sabrina was forced into a picture and this one was the best of three. This was her first time holding Madeline.

It's been very fun to visit the kids and see them with their baby. They are both great parents and Madeline is lucky to have them!

Sweetest Husband In The World!

2012-02-02T15:49:00.002-07:00

I had a major meltdown one morning and my man was there for me listening to me cry my eyes out and comforting me! He was so sweet. Then he headed off to work but then came home a few hours later with this beautiful bouquet of flowers which he cut AND arranged in a vase for me! Plus he never went back to work but spent the rest of the day with me! Can I just say one more time that I really have a wonderful, kind, sweet, loving, husband. I'm the luckiest woman in the world. Not just because he gives me flowers but that he is really such a good man and I am lucky to have him in my life!

They smelled as wonderful as they look!

It was a sweet reminder every time I walked in the kitchen of my sweet husband and his thoughtfulness!

The Other Grandkids!

2012-02-02T15:36:00.002-07:00

We had just got the Christmas tree put away and so they had a straight shot in the sun. I loved how they all had found their spot.

The kids were outside playing and they were very interested in what was going on. I love it when they do this, it cracks me up.

Taking a nap together on Caesars blankie, cute brothers.

Exhausted from a long day playing with Caesar, time to lay down...again!

And FeeBee still hides in the closet. Poor thing. I know most people think dogs are dumb but I sure love these guys! I know Linkin would have my back too if I ever needed him! :)

Christmas Day!

2012-02-02T15:13:00.004-07:00

McKayla had to work until noon and Christmas day so Nick and Heather came back around the time too for breakfast. Isaac had the longest morning of his whole life since he had to wait but he made it through without a scratch.

I love that we keep adding stockings to the family!

McKayla's stash, she was pretty happy with all the new shoes she got!

Sabrina ended up with some great new outfits that her brother and sister picked out for her.

This was her very favorite since she LOVES this man, wouldn't you?

This was my stash, I loved everything I got. So many thoughtful, sweet gifts. My family is the best!

This is C.C.'s pile! He had to wait for the phone for months but it was worth it.

Travis' Harley pile, we have his number!

Isaac's stash, everyone knows him too. I love that the older kids pick out cool clothes and teach him how to dress. SO cute!

This happened to be the only picture I got of Christmas dinner. I made yet another but requested deep fried turkey since Nick had never tried it before. It was so good, again. Can't really get sick of it when it's so good. We went all out again with china and a fabulous dinner.

But then for dessert I got a whole lot of this!

And then more of this! Can't get enough!

McKayla made this little hat for Madeline for Christmas. It was so cute and Heather had some cute flowers that she was going to put on it.

Christmas was another great day with the family. So much fun to have everyone around and long enough to really enjoy them. Love my family so much!

Christmas Eve!

2012-02-02T15:02:00.002-07:00

I was mostly excited that Nick, Heather, and Madeline could come over to spend time with us. They have been on strict "hide-out" orders from the Dr.'s since she was so early. It was so fun to have all the kids here. Who knows when it will be that way again, it could be years. What a wonderful Christmas present it was for me. Look how sweet she looks in her Christmas PJ's, so precious!

I was so excited to have everyone I went all out for Christmas Eve dinner. Broke out the china, the German goblets, and cooked up a storm.

Bet you wish you were there too huh? Yes it was a great meal!

Madeline getting in a nap in her Moses basket.

Isaac got to hold her for the first time! He was so happy!

Daddy just can't get enough! He is very sweet with her. He always loved babies, even when he was little!

It was a great day and I felt very blessed to have all my kids home with us! Love each and every one of them!

The Master Candy House!

2012-02-02T14:44:00.003-07:00

Travis and I spent some good, quality time on the structure of the house so it could be the original masterpiece. The kids were totally impressed. Nothing that a glue gun can't build!

We dove in for the decoration on Christmas Eve when everyone was home to contribute their creativity!

Travis right in there working the roof and the icing for a cool effect!

This house cracked me up when it was all done. Totally full of O.C.D. people decorating! Of course we had to have Gingi in the chimney. He has been with us for years, mostly in Isaacs chocolate milk when he was 2 but he still shows up once in awhile.

Everyone took a side or a roof and did their own thing.

A few sides had to be re-done since the pattern got messed up since there was quite a bit of sampling going on.

This is one of our family traditions that we never forget for Christmas! It has been a very fun one throughout the years and even though the kids are all big they still enjoy doing it! I love the way it all turns out!

Injuries!

2012-02-02T14:05:00.003-07:00

C.C.'s back was hurting pretty badly so he wasn't moving very well. He ended up accidentally putting a staple in his leg. He was fine but it was a bit sore. It wasn't very small either.

Later that evening Caesar had taken the chicken, from Costco, off the counter and was having a snack that was unauthorized of course. McKayla busted him and grabbed the chicken from him and was cleaning up but Dax thought he would join in snack time too. They didn't want to share so one of them got mad at the other and was protecting the scarps on the floor and needless to say Dax lost. Dax ended up with a rip in his neck about 2-3 inches plus a puncture. It didn't even bleed and he seemed fine. We made a quick trip to the vet just as they were closing. He was fine but we were ticked at Caesar. He looks like he has neck brace on, like he got whiplash or something. We were laughing all the way home at him.

Then a few days later he got in a scrap with Vinny and gave him a nice gash on his back.

Travis was close to going to put Caesar down and worried that he was going to hurt a kid. We actually started watching even more closely and it turns out the wieners are the ones that are crabby and start the fights. It's just that Caesar will win every time regardless to who instigates it, his teeth are bigger!

Sweet Baby!

2012-02-02T14:00:00.003-07:00

Uncle C.C. taking a turn holding the baby! So sweet!

All content in his arms!

Not picking her nose, just the hand in her face! :)

She changes so fast and has gained some good weight. Chubby, sweet face! How can you not just want to smother her in kisses? Love being a grandmother!

Happy Birthday Nick! #25

2012-02-02T13:53:00.002-07:00

I went down to wish Nick a Happy Birthday and Madeline decided to throw out the piece sign to us all! SO funny!!!

He got to have dinner with Jason and McKell and Heather got a beautiful cake. Can't believe he is 25 already!!!!

"Thank you dear, I love you!" Cute couple!

Happy Birthday grown up child of mine! Love you!

Work Christmas Party In San Jose

2012-02-02T13:09:00.003-07:00

I got a nice weekend in San Jose with my man for the company Christmas party and of course we packed in as much as we could. I got there friday so I had the day all to myself so what else does a girl do? She hits the Outlet mall in Morgan Hill, all by herself! I thought I would only be there a few hours but no I took most of the day! Very relaxing and I got some great Christmas shopping in. I was a bit worried about how I was going to get it all home but hey that can always be worked out later right? The baby shops were of course the most very fun. I had to hold myself back quite a bit but Madeline ended up with some great outfits for Christmas! Babies are so much fun to shop for! I had to make a stop at the Harley Store down there too. It was funny as I was leaving I felt EXTRA cool walking out of the Harley store getting in the Prius that we borrowed from Travis' boss. I has myself a good laugh! I ended up getting a message on Facebook that Jenny Middleton was also on her way down to San Jose so we met up at a boutique to see Tanya. It was so fun to see the old faces, not old... but very missed friends! I sure miss these ladies. It was a short but fun visit!

Travis and I also got to see Debbie Ray, the very best Kindergarten teacher ever and very sweet friend. Miss her too, her laugh just makes you smile!

We also met Jeff and Mandi in Capitola for a nice dinner out. Travis gets to see them often but it was a treat for me to catch up with Mandi.

On Saturday one of Travis' bosses invited us to spend the day in Carmel with them. We went to the cutest place for lunch. We felt like we were deep in the heart of Europe. It was so beautiful and the food was wonderful. Rands girlfriend Sonja was one of the loveliest people I have ever met. We were like old friends, so sweet an warm.

Doesn't this remind you of a cottage in Snow White?

Then we went for a walk on the beach, which was much needed after the wonderful lunch.

Aren' they a cute couple?

Huge Jellyfish hanging out on the beach!

This was so cute, in Northern California of all places.

Beautiful day, great friends, and a gorgeous view. Doesn't get much better than this.

We had a very nice dinner at the Shadow Brook in Capitola with the rest of the company that evening. It was a fun and fast weekend but Travis and I enjoyed the time together of course.

LAZY DAYS

2012-01-11T07:34:00.004-07:00

THE KIDS ALL THOUGHT THIS WAS CUTE. I WASN'T REALLY THINKING THAT ESPECIALLY THE DAY AFTER I CLEANED IT. OH WELL, THAT'S WHAT I GET FOR HAVING 5 DOGS.

RYAN CAME FOR A VISIT OVER HIS FALL BREAK. HE SAID IT WAS BEARD NOVEMBER AT HIS SCHOOL.

HE ENTERTAINED ISAAC BY PLAYING VIDEO GAMES, I DON'T THINK IT WAS ALL THAT PAINFUL FOR HIM THOUGH. :)

SNUGGLING WITH THE PUP.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON NAP.

C.C. AND LEXI HARD AT WORK ON HOMEWORK.

FEEBEE WARMING UP BY THE FIRE.

THE ICE FROM THE DOG WATER BEFORE THE DOGS SPENT 15 MINUTES PLAYING WITH IT AND EATING IT.

THE FEAST

2012-01-11T07:13:00.004-07:00

I STAYED UP THE NIGHT BEFORE PREPARING A BUNCH OF FOOD INCLUDING MAKING THE PIES. MY FRIEND IVETTE HAD TAUGHT ME HOW TO MAKE PIES SO I WAS EXCITED TO TRY IT OUT ON MY OWN. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN ACTUALLY NOW THAT I KNEW HOW I WENT ALL OUT. THIS IS MY APPLE PIE, ISN'T IT GORGEOUS? I WAS JUST SO PROUD OF MYSELF.

WE HAD A SLIGHT DRAIN ISSUE IN THE MIDDLE OF MAKING DINNER BUT TRAVIS WAS THERE TO RESUE THE SITUATION.

I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO TRY A DEEP FRIED TURKEY FOR YEARS SO THIS YEAR I WENT FOR IT. FOUND A DEEP FRIER AT COSTCO AND READ UP ON THE DO'S AND DON'TS AND ASK FRIENDS FOR TIPS. DANG, IF THAT WASN'T THE BEST IDEA I HAVE HAD IN YEARS. IT REALLY IS AS GOOD AS EVERYONE SAYD IT IS! IT WAS A HUGE HIT EVEN WITH THE ONES WHO DID NOT REALLY LIKE TURKEY!

MY BEAUTIFUL JELLO THAT I MADE, ISN'T IT PRETTY?

NICK AND HEATHER WERE WITH HER FAMILY SO IT WAS JUST THE 6 OF US. WE WENT ALL OUT AND BROKE OUT THE CHINA AND MADE IT BEAUTIFUL. IT WAS FUN TO USE ALL THE FANCY STUFF AND I THINK EVERYONE ENJOYED THE EFFORT THAT WENT INTO MAKING IT LOOK BEAUTIFUL TOO.

THE FEAST, READY TO DIG IN. I ALWAYS MAKE WAY TOO MUCH BUT I REALLY HAD FUN THIS YEAR MAKING EVERYTHING. IT MUST HAVE BEEN THE ANTICIPATION OF THE TURKEY. IT REALLY ONLY TOOK 80 MINUTES TO COOK A 20 LB TURKEY.

CHOW DOWN AND ENJOY!

SOMETIMES I DON'T ENJOY THANKSGIVING BECAUSE I END UP MAKING EVERYTHING ALL BY MYSELF BUT THIS YEAR IT WAS SO MUCH FUN. WE ALL ENJOYED THE FOOD AND THE NICE QUIET DAY!

BABY MADELINE-6 WEEKS EARLY

2012-01-10T20:34:00.002-07:00

WE WERE ALL SHOCKED WHEN HEATHER WAS ADMITTED BUT AFTER A FEW DAYS OF TRYING TO KEEP HER FROM GIVING BIRTH, NATURE TOOK ITS COURSE AND HERE SHE CAME. WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE THERE JUST IN TIME TO HEAR HER FIRST CRIES. IT WAS THE SWEETEST SOUND EVER. SHE WAS 6 WEEKS EARLY AND WEIGHED 4LBS. 13OZ. SHE WAS JUST SO PERFECT AND SO SWEET! WE COULDN'T GET OVER HOW SMALL SHE WAS. WE WERE NOT ALLOWED TO HOLD HER BUT JUST LOOKING AT HER SHE WAS SO MINIATURE. HEATHER DID GREAT AND SHE AND THE BABY NEVER HAD A COMPLICATION. I KNOW MADELINE JUST WANTED THIS TO BE HER FIRST CHRISTMAS! :)

JUST CAN'T BELIEVE HOW LITTLE SHE IS!

RED HAIR!

FIRST PICTURE WITH GRANDPA!

HE CAN'T BELIEVE HOW SMALL SHE IS EITHER!

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY SWEET GIRL.

MY MOM HAPPENED TO BE HERE ALSO SO GREAT-GRANDMA GOT TO SEE HER TOO. SHE WAS SO THRILLED AND HAPPY TO HAVE BEEN AROUND TO SHARE IN THE EXCITEMENT.

More Reasons To Love Utah

2011-11-17T16:59:00.003-07:00

This is my view daily but it was especially beautiful last night! Love this so much!

Oddities

2011-11-17T16:53:00.002-07:00

I thought this was pretty funny, sorry if you don't! Someone is optimistic of the future!

I was taking Sabrina to her gate for her trip to San Jose and after my interrogation of why I had a bullet in my purse at security, we made it to the gate and the lady behind us was having a fashion issue. I had to take this picture, another mean move, but just so I could explain to Travis about it when we got home. She had no ideas for almost 5 minutes and we took this very sneaky picture to prove that she was not aware at all. But everyone else in line was very aware.

Ceasar still in hopes that he will fit on the small bed in my office.

Halloween

2011-11-17T16:43:00.002-07:00

We keep forgetting to carve pumpkins until the last minute but they got creative this time. The Mr. Potato came to be because it was frozen so Travis got out his drill and started in in him. Isaac finished him off by adding all the accessories but the best part was running the drill... inside the house!!!! Dreams really do come true. McKayla of course did the wiener dog and the Pitbull for C.C., and Sab did her TVD=The Vampire Diaries.

Isaac in costume! Yes the blood pumped through his face all night long!

Morgan and Lily, our neighbors. I love the blood in her teeth.

Sabrina and Mallory, they looked cute even all gothic!

I on the other hand spent a lonely, sad night at home BY MYSELF passing out candy. I did try to spice it up a bit and have fun with myself and the trick or treaters by wearing Travis' butt boxers. THey have two butt cheeks in the back of the boxers, go ta few laughs and I'm sure I offended some but oh well. Everyone was gone with friends or working. Just another wake up call that it is all coming to an end! Dumb!

Cray Hair Day

2011-11-17T16:39:00.001-07:00

This seems to be the usual hair do for Isaac but it still works.

Only a few more of these left! Stop it!

Happy 80th Birthday Grandma

2011-11-17T15:44:00.002-07:00

My mom and Isaac

Photo op with FeeBee

Showing off her birthday present, the necklace that matches the bracelet that we gave her last year. We had a nice time with her here. Bike rides, walks, gardening, Halloween decorations, and just some time well spent. Thanks for spending your 80th with us!

Trucks!

2011-11-17T15:39:00.001-07:00

Grandma came down so we could celebrate her birthday with her and she wanted a few pics of C.C. and his cool truck!

McKayla's new rig! She loves it and bought it herself! Pride and Joy!

Happy 15th Birthday Girl!

2011-11-17T15:31:00.002-07:00

Can't believe it! My baby is growing up!

Trying to guess what it is!

It was a new suitcase and 100 $1 dollar bills! My mom gave her a trip to San Jose for her birthday!

Stop growing up so fast! 15 years breezed by awfully fast!

FeeBee Gone Wild!

2011-11-17T15:21:00.002-07:00

The flash always make her look like a demon, which I 'm sure all the kids would agree that she already is! NOT! The girls thought FeeBee should be dyed, so they took it upon themselves to carry this out! Doesn't she look like she is loving it?

The final product! So proud of her new look!

Fall 2011

2011-11-17T15:09:00.002-07:00

When I came back from Jackson Travis had been working on preparing the spot for our new brick mailbox. This is what I found! How sweet! Love that guy!

Took a Sunday drive through the Alpine Loop to see the colors. It was nice to spend time with Travis, until he had some road rage about the impatient person behind us. He was prepared to chase this person all the way down the back side of the mountain and be obnoxious but I had to put an end to that since I was totally getting car sick. It was a beautiful time of day to enjoy the colors.

I know I'm nuts but this was so beautiful to me!

Isaac took and Archery class with one of our neighbors in Orem. It was fun and he learned how to shoot quite well. The last day their teacher had a little competition. The teacher would buy all the kids a pop if one of them beat him. Well, Isaac beat him and everyone else in the class so they all got a pop! He was very excited that he was the hero.

ANOTHER TRIP TO JACKSON

2011-10-04T13:48:00.003-06:00

I HAD TO MAKE ANOTHER TRIP TO JACKSON FOR MY UNCLES FUNERAL. I WENT ALONE AND MY BROTHER SCOTT ALSO WENT, WE MET IN IDAHO FALLS AND PLAYED TAG ALL THE WAY THERE. THE FUNERAL WAS VERY NICE FOR MY UNCLE DON AND THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE WAS AS WELL. IT WAS VERY HARD TO BE THERE FOR THAT REASON CONSIDERING THAT MY DAD IS BURIED RIGHT NEXT TO MY UNCLE. WE WERE ABLE TO SEE SOME FAMILY AND ENJOY SOME TIME SUPPORTING THEM.

SCOTT AND I DID SOME BLOWING UP OF SOME OLD STUMPS IN THE WOODS WHICH IS ALWAYS FUN AND A GOOD STRESS RELIEVER. I REALLY LOVE OUR BARN. IT'S JUST WHAT I ALWAYS REMEMBER AND IT HAS SO MANY GREAT AND CHERISHED MEMORIES THAT ARE ATTACHED TO IT. IT REALLY IS BEAUTIFUL.

THIS IS OUR BRAND FOR THE RANCH, SPEAR C. IT IS BURNED INTO THE WALL DOWN IN THE SHOP.

ANOTHER SIDE OF THE BARN. THERE ARE MANY CRITTERS THAT LIVE IN THERE NOW SINCE THERE IS ZERO TRAFFIC THROUGH IT, VERY CREEPY.

WE FINALLY GAVE TRAVIS AND I'S WEDDING CAKE UP AND THREW IT AWAY. MY MOM HAD KEPT THE TOP OF IT ALL THESE YEARS. THE FROSTING WAS STILL GREAT BUT IT WAS JUST A LITTLE SCARY TO TRY TO TASTE IT, IT'S 22 YEARS OLD!

IT WAS A GOOD FEW DAYS IN JACKSON WITH MY MOM AND BROTHER. THEN I HEADED OVER TO REXBURG TO HELP SUMMER AND MARK MOVE OUT OF THEIR TRAILER FOR THE AFTERNOON. THEN ON TO MY AUNT KAREN AND UNCLE JERRY'S FOR THE NIGHT. THEY SPOILED ME WITH A GREAT DINNER AND THEN SCOTT CAME BY ON HIS WAY HOME IN THE MORNING AND WE HAD ANOTHER WONDERFUL MEAL TOGETHER AND THEN HE LEFT FOR BOISE. AUNT KAREN HAD HER EYE SURGERY DONE A FEW WEEKS AGO AND ASKED ME TO HELP HER WITH HE MAKEUP. THEN WE HEADED FOR THE RIVER FOR A NICE SUNDAY WALK. THEY ARE ALWAYS SO FUN TO SPEND TIME WITH AND I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I CAN GO BACK.

PUPPIES

2011-10-04T13:43:00.004-06:00

I INTRODUCED THE DOGS TO THE DECOYS THAT HAVE BEEN IN THE YARD FOR 2 YEARS AND LINCOLN WAS QUITE ATTACHED. HE EVEN HAD A NAP WITH HIS NEW FRIEND AND WASN'T ABOUT TO SHARE WITH THE PUPPY. HE BUSTED ME TAKING A PICTURE OF HIM WHILE HE WAS NAPPING IN THE SHADE. NOTICE THE HEAD IS HALF GONE ALREADY!

GETTING BIG, 35 LBS BUT HE'S A BEAUTY.

POSING FOR ME BY THE GNOME THAT HE TOOK OFF WITH ONE DAY.

WEEKEND GET-AWAY

2011-10-04T13:27:00.002-06:00

THE MARTINS AND TRAVIS AND I HEADED OUT FOR THE WEEKEND TO JACKSON. OUR FIRST STOP WAS TO SEE THE MORTENSEN'S IN REXBURG!

IT WAS TEGANS BIRTHDAY SO WE MADE SURE TO SEE HIM AND BRING HIM SOME LOVES. THEY WERE AT FAT CATS SO WE GOT TO BE SILLY AND PLAY SOME GAMES WITH HIM AND WIN MANY MANY TICKETS SO HE COULD PICK OUT SOME AWESOME PRIZES.

BRIDGER WAS A CRAZY GAMER AND WENT IN FOR THE EASY SHOTS!

WE HOPED THAT TEGAN WOULD HAVE PICKED THIS OUT BUT NO GO!

THE NEXT DAY WE WENT TO "TOWN" AND PLAYED TOURIST. IT SURE WAS FUN!

MODELED RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE FUR COATS AND PRETENDED WE COULD AFFORD THEM. THEY WERE ALL BEAUTIFUL!

THIS IS THE OLD JACKSON DRUG STORE WHERE WE WOULD GO EVERYDAY AFTER SCHOOL IN JUNIOR HIGH AND HANG OUT AND ORDER A TURKEY SANDWICH AND CHARGE IT TO OUR PARENTS. YES CHARGE, BACK IN THE DAY WHEN EVERYONE KNEW EVERYONE. I ALSO WORKED HERE AS DID A MILLION OTHER KIDS IN JACKSON. IT ISN'T ANYTHING LIKE IT USED TO BE BUT AT LEAST THEY HAVEN'T RUINED THE OLD FOUNTAIN COUNTER.

THE GOOD OLD DAYS...WHEN YOU WERE A KID AND HAD NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. IT WAS A GREAT WEEKEND WITH GREAT FRIENDS.

SCHOOL HAS BEGUN

2011-09-06T17:35:00.002-06:00

NOT GOING TO LIE THAT THESE WERE NOT TAKEN ON THE FIRST DAY BUT IN THE FIRST WEEK, DOES THAT COUNT? SAB WAS OFF TO THE HIGH SCHOOL (10TH GRADE) FOR AN ADVENTURE. SHE KEEPS GROWING, HOPEFULLY SHE WILL SLOW DOWN BEFORE SHE IS TALLER THAN ALL THE CUTE GUYS. :)

ISAAC STARTED 5TH GRADE AND HAS A GREAT TEACHER THIS YEAR.

MCKAYLA CHOSE TO NOT START COLLEGE RIGHT NOW BUT IS WORKING 2 JOBS RIGHT NOW.

C.C. IS BACK AT UVU FOR ONE MORE YEAR TO FINISH HIS GENERALS.

NICK IS FINISHING UP HIS LAST YEAR AT BYU AND SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS FOR MED SCHOOL.

HEATHER IS FINISHING UP HER LAST SEMESTER OF STUDENT TEACHING AND WILL BE GRADUATING IN DECEMBER!

MADELINE IS COMING JANUARY 8TH OR WHEN EVER SHE FEELS LIKE IT! SO STINKING EXCITED.

WE ARE ALL VERY EXCITED FOR ALL THE FANTASTIC EVENTS COMING THIS YEAR.

SUMMER...IT'S A WRAP!

2011-09-06T17:12:00.002-06:00

MY BROTHER NEIL AND HIS WIFE MICHELLE CAME THROUGH ON THEIR WAY TO TAKING THEIR DAUGHTER LEXIE TO COLLEGE IN OREGON! WE WERE ABLE TO SIT DOWN FOR A FEW HOURS AND GET CAUGHT UP! IT WAS SO FUN TO SEE THEM AND CHAT . THANKS FOR MAKING SURE WE WERE ON YOUR ROUTE! GOOD LUCK LEXIE!

I THOUGHT THIS WAS THE COOLEST SHELF, IT'S AT MILAGROS IN OREM. VERY UNIQUE AND THE GLASSES ARE COOL TOO!

WE ARE THINKING OF PICKING THIS UP FOR SAB FOR WHEN SHE CAN DRIVE! WHAT DO YOU THINK?

THIS IS WHAT I GET WHEN ISAAC AND EVAN BORROW MY CAMERA! YOU MIGHT ASK "WHAT THE HECK ARE THEY DOING?"

THIS IS FEEBEE AFTER A DAY OF ANESTHESIA, THIS IS SERIOUSLY HOW SHE LOOKED ALL NIGHT LONG. SHE FINALLY GOT HER NASTY GRILL CLEANED. SHOULD LAST HER WELL INTO HER LAST YEARS.

AND HER LITTLE PINK BAND AID FROM THE IV!

I HAVE BEEN COLLECTING FRAMES FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW AND FINALLY GOT THEM ON THE WALL! I REALLY LOVED HOW IT TURNED OUT, NOW I JUST NEED TO GET THEM ALL FILLED WITH US AND GET RID OF THE STRANGERS.

ISAAC MADE THIS SPECIAL LINE UP TO SURPRISE ME WITH. THIS WAY HE CAN JUST GO DOWN THE LINE AND SMASH AWAY. WELL THOUGHT OUT PLAN! HE HAS BEEN CRUSHING THE CANS AND WE LET HIM KEEP PART OF THE CUT OF SELLING THEM BACK. IT GETS A CHORE DONE AND SOME MONEY IN HIS POCKET!

ANOTHER MILESTONE

2011-08-28T22:27:00.002-06:00

ARROW OF LIGHT!

ANOTHER BOY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED CUB SCOUTS!

ALWAYS THE FUN PART OF THE ARROW OF LIGHT. HE IS EXCITED FOR BOY SCOUTS AND CAMPOUTS! MY BABY IS GROWING UP!

I'M THE ICE CREAM MAN, STOP ME WHEN I'M PASSING BY....

2011-08-28T22:24:00.002-06:00

AND THAT IS JUST WHAT GRANDMA CHAPMAN DID! ALMOST LIKE SHE WAS IN NEW YORK CITY HAILING A CAB. SO ISAAC AND LOGAN ENJOYED A NICE TREAT THANKS TO GRANDMA!

C.C. IS 21 !!!!! WHAT?

2011-08-28T22:19:00.003-06:00

MASSIVE FAILURE ON THE PICTURE TAKING DEPARTMENT BUT I'M SURE C.C. WAS GLAD FOR IT!

MY SWEET LITTLE 6LB 12OZ BABY IS NOW 21! IT'S THE REAL DEAL! WE HAD A PARTY FOR HIM WITH MASSIVE BALLOON ARRANGEMENTS AND A HUGE SEAFOOD DINNER ! I'M SURE IT WAS PRETTY BORING BUT AT LEAST WE SURROUNDED HIM BY LOVE AND ALL THE PEOPLE THAT LOVE HIM!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY CHILD! I LOVE YOU!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISAAC

2011-08-27T21:37:00.003-06:00

ISAAC SAID HE WANTED TO GO TO BOISE FOR HIS BIRTHDAY! SO IT WAS A HARD THING TO ANSWER ANYTHING ELSE BESIDES NO. OFF WE HEADED, ISAAC, SAB, AND I FOR A LONG WEEKEND!

WE STARTED OFF WITH DINNER WITH SCOTT AND CATCHING UP WITH HIM.

THEN WE SPENT THE NIGHT WITH SANDY AND TECIA. WE HAD A BLAST, SO MUCH FUN I FORGOT TO TAKE ANY PICTURES. WE STAYED UP ALL NIGHT CHATTING THEN THE HAD LUNCH WITH NICHOLE AND THEN WE JUST HUNG OUT TOGETHER. THEY ARE SO MUCH FUN, NEVER GET TO SEE THEM ENOUGH!

THEN OFF TO DIANE AND DUSTIN'S FOR THE REAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

THE GUYS WENT TO A CAR SHOW AND ICE CREAM ONE DAY WHILE THE GIRLS WENT TO THE BEAUTY SUPPLY STORES, A USUSAL OCCURRENCE.

HE WAS SPOILED BY ALL! HE WOKE UP TO BALLOONS AND JAKE WAITING TO WISH HIM A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

WE MADE HIM THIS POSTER THAT HE THOUGHT WAS THE COOLEST THING EVER, HIS VERY FIRST CANDY POSTER!

HE ASKED FOR A CHEESECAKE FOR THE BIRTHDAY DINNER SO DIANE MADE HER SPECIAL RECIPE THAT WAS AS WONDERFUL AS EVER. DUSTIN MADE A HUGE DINNER FOR HIM, RIBS AND ALL THE SPECIAL STUFF TO GO WITH IT. THEY REALLY WENT ALL OUT. PLUS THEY INVITED DUSTIN'S FAMILY OVER TOO SO WE COULD MEET THEM. THEY WERE SO GREAT TO HAVE US AND SPOIL ISAAC FOR HIS BIRTHDAY! THANK YOU AGAIN! THEN WE HURRIED HOME SINCE GRANDMA WAS ON HER WAY TO CELEBRATE WITH THE BOYS FOR THEIR BIRTHDAYS!

WE HAD ANOTHER PARTY WITH THE FAMILY THE NIGHT WE GOT HOME AND GAVE HIM HIS PRESENT, $100. HE ASKED AHEAD OF TIME FOR IT TO BE ALL 1'S. I DID THIS WITH MCKAYLA A FEW YEARS AGO AND HE THOUGHT IT WAS COOL! HE WAS FEELING QUITE WEALTHY!

HE ASKED ME TO MAKE A TEXAS SHEET CAKE, ALSO ONE OF DIANE'S AWESOME RECIPES. HE WROTE US A THANK YOU NOTE THAT WAS SO SWEET AND THOUGHTFUL TELLING US THAT THIS WAS THE BEST BIRTHDAY EVER AND THAT WE ARE THE BEST PARENTS. LOVE THIS KID!

HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY BUDDY! GLAD I HAD YOU ON THE COUCH 11 YEARS AGO WITH THE FIREMEN!

ITS A GIRL

2011-08-01T13:10:00.003-06:00

ASHLEY THREW A GENDER REVEALING PARTY A HER HOUSE. WE CHOOSE A COLORED FLAG WHETHER WE THOUGHT IT WAS A BOY OR A GIRL. THEN WE HEADED OUTSIDE FOR NICK AND HEATHER TO CUT THE STRING AND OPEN THE BOX THAT WOULD SHARE THE SECRET! WE ALL THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE A BOY. HOLY COW!!! EXCITING!! NOW WE WILL HAVE 2 BOYS AND 1 GIRL GRANDBABIES!!!!! IT WAS A FUN NIGHT!

THEY WERE BOTH SO HAPPY, THE LITTLE GIRL IS HEALTHY AND VERY DARLING EVEN IN THE WOMB!

BRIDAL VEIL FALLS

2011-08-01T12:58:00.004-06:00

Since I have lived in Utah twice now and never hiked to Bridal Veil Falls I had it on my summer to do list.

Easy hike of course, just my style. Isaac had to get as far up as he dared, luckily he didn't dare too far.

The boys had a blast. I was beautiful and refreshing but so stinking cold too.

Part of the gang!

"Should I go higher?" He did finally slip and get soaked but not hurt.

Rescuing a flip flop that was heading down.

Definitely a beautiful spot and glad I filly went, I'm sure I will be going more often.

TUBING

2011-08-01T12:53:00.002-06:00

Our neighbors invited us to the lake with them and we had a blast.

I made sure to go with the kids this time, last time I went with them Mike beat the heck out of me and was trying to dump his wife and I the whole time. Of course my neck hurt for two weeks after. Lesson learned, ride with the kids!

Strawberry

2011-08-01T12:48:00.003-06:00

We had never been up to Strawberry so we headed up with Heidi and gang. It was windy but still pretty.

"I dare you to get in!" They all did and it was good enough just jumping on and off the docks.

Amazing all the beautiful lakes tucked away!

Long Weekend To Jackson

2011-07-31T16:26:00.004-06:00

We first stopped in Idaho Falls to visit my Aunt Karen and Uncle Jerry. She was happy we didn't ask to sleep over with 5 kids and 5 dogs. She showed us all her treasures which was this beautiful coat that my grandpa had made for his wife. This has a cool story behind it and I wish I could remember exactly but it was something like my grandpa had trapped all these beavers and had hid them and smuggled them somewhere so he could have this coat made. It was very soft and weighed a ton. She said she doesn't like to wear it out anywhere since there are all the freaks that like to throw paint on fur coats.

My mom busted out her old typewriter and the kids were so excited. We set it up on this cool table all weekend and Sab would write a journal blurb and then she wrote my mom a cute note on it when we left. The simple treasures that are so entertaining.

My mom has this HUGE record collection that she hash't heard for years and this little/big beauty was down in the basement so we brought it up and got it working for her. She enjoyed listening to some records in French since the girls asked about them.

Sab tried on some of my moms clothes, better than the dress up box!

We had gone to an Antique show at the Village and on the way back my mom wanted to go for a bike ride. Since she is always prepared with her bike in her car, we dropped her off. She looked so cute I had McKayla snap this shot of her. She had never seen herself on her bike so she was happy! She will be 80 this October and could out-bike anyone you know! Go mamma go!

We found this sign out by the barn and I thought it was so cool we brought it back to the house, cleaned all the poop off of it and put it in the yard. The sign is from a ranch that my mom's father owner long, long ago.

Isaac was thrilled to be armed and be able to take care of some pesky squirrels that were a little too at home on the front porch. My mom had told us there were a few, 2-3, that had the nerve to come right up to her and almost come up her leg. So Isaac took care of those 2-3 plus another 10 or so. Then he headed out to the barn to take care of 10 or so more ground squirrels. Happy days for him, he's actually a very good shot.

He made me take this so he could show Evan when we got home. Gross I know!

We found these beauties, my boots! They are so tiny.

These were my dads Pinewood Derby cars that he made when he was a scout leader. The stories are told that he was a tad bit competitive and the yellow one was the big winner. I guess he made some changes in the competition and there was always an adult race that was a hit! Of course he always won.

Sabrina and Mallory were looking through the closet in my old room and came across these dresses.

Such a poser! We had quite a laugh over this dress. I came upstairs to see what the girls were up to and here is Sab totally STUCK in the dress, she couldn't get it on or off! Mallory and I were laughing so stinking hard even though her arm was so stuck in the sleeve we were worried we were going to rip it. Then we found the lovely zipper in the side that was designed for putting it on with ease and that was an even better laugh! So then when my mom came up to see what we were doing and told us it was her mothers wedding dress!!! We were all having a heart attach since it was such a close call on almost ripping it!

Another dress from the wedding.

A traditional Austrian everyday dress.

We always find treasures at grandma's! I have many more to share!

IPHONE PHOTOS

2011-07-21T18:36:00.006-06:00

Fat tummy

These were my dads Pinewood derby cars, the yellow one was the big winner!

For some odd reason Sabrina pimped my M&M machine out this way!

Exhausted finally!

McKayla went looking for a Venus Flytrap and she came home with these, very pretty!

Beautiful summer evening in Utah! Love it!

Waiting for Travis to get home! Loyal!

Kenzie shielding herself from the rain with Josh's cardboard cutout!

My walk way after I planted the flowers for this year!

McDonald's in Evanston, the saddles were cute!

Cute !

Tired puppy!

Stretching out for a nap!

My best friend Hallie and the gift I got her for her birthday, could she be any cuter?

Weiner's having a sunbath!

Lincoln called shotgun!

FeeBee right after getting her hair done!

TRAVIS' NEW BABY

2011-07-21T18:10:00.004-06:00

YEP, WE HAVE OFFICIALLY CRACKED! SUCKERS FOR A CUTE FACE IN A CRACK HOUSE! JUST KIDDING ABOUT THE CRACK HOUSE BUT NOT THE CUTE FACE! THIS IS CAESAR! TRAVIS' NEW PUPPY! SO THE STORY GOES SOMETHING LIKE THIS. WE WERE ALL OUT CRUISING AROUND ON THE 4TH OF JULY AND WENT OUT TO DINNER TO IN N OUT AND THEN WENT OT SEE THIS CAR THEN AS WE WERE PASSING THIS HOUSE I SPOTTED THE "PUPPIES FOR SALE" SIGN. TRAVIS OF COURSE WHIPPED AROUND AND CROSSED LANES OF TRAFFIC. HE DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO GET OUT OF THE CAR AND THOUGHT I WAS A NUT THAT ESCAPED FROM THE NUT HOUSE. EVENTUALLY EVERYONE GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND WAS HOLDING PUPPIES. THEY WERE ALL DARLING AND CUTE. I LOOK OVER AT TRAVIS AND HE SAYS REAL QUIET, " I REALLY LIKE THIS ONE!" WELL..... YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND. OFF THEY WENT TO THE BANK FOR SOME CASH AND OFF WE WENT WITH A NEW PUPPY. ALL THE WAY HOME HE HAD BUYERS REGRET AND SAID WE SHOULDN'T HAVE BUT THEN I STRAIGHTENED HIM OUT WITH A FEW "IT'S YOUR TURN TO HAVE YOUR OWN DOG! ENJOY IT!" THEN HE LEFT FOR CALIFORNIA 3 DAYS LATER SO I AM IN CHARGE UNTIL HE GETS HOME. HE'S VERY LOYAL, SLEEPS UNDER HIS SHIRTS IN THE CLOSET AND BY HIS BOOTS. COME HOME DADDY!

LINCOLN HAS THE LOOK OF, "REALLY? THIS DUDE BITES HARD!"

THEY PLAY SUPER CUTE TOGETHER AND LINCOLN IS VERY GENTLE!

HE IS A STAFFORDSHIRE/PITBULL! HE WILL BE SHORT AND STOCKY!

HE LOVED IT IN WYOMING, HE SLEPT MOST OF THE WAY IN THE CAR! LOOK AT HIS FAT TUMMY! CUTE!

ASLEEP SOME MORE! PLAY PLAY PLAY THEN HE'S OUT LIKE A LIGHT!

BASEBALL SEASON

2011-07-21T17:52:00.002-06:00

I REALLY DO LOVE BASEBALL SEASON, IT'S SO FUN TO WATCH AND SEE THE BOYS PLAY AND HAVE FUN. THIS SEASON WAS WONDERFUL AGAIN AND WE LOVED OUR COACH, WHICH ALWAYS MAKES THE GAME AND THE EXPERIENCE SO MUCH MORE PLEASANT!

OUR TEAM WON 3RD PLACE IN THE LEHI CITY TOURNAMENT AND THEY WENT ON TO PLAY IN THE STATE TOURNAMENT AND WON 2ND PLACE. THE LAST GAME WAS SUCH A NAIL BITTER BUT IT WAS SUCH A GREAT GAME EVEN THOUGH WE LOST!

ISAAC AND HIS COACHES

MY LIL' CHAMPION

THE TEAM PHOTO, IT IS SO DARK BUT THE GAME ENDED AROUND 10:30PM. THERE WERE SOME TEARS FROM SOME OF THE BOYS BUT THEY SURVIVED! GREAT SEASON BOYS.

SUMMER TIME

2011-07-21T17:45:00.001-06:00

C.C.'S NEW RIDE, 1950 GMC

NASH SHOWING OFF WHAT HE HAS LEARNED!

THE STASH FROM WYOMING!

READY FOR THE BIG SHOW!

THE FINAL PRODUCTS!

Summer Fun

2011-07-21T11:07:00.003-06:00

Mark was here for a visit before he headed north so we were able to go to dinner with he and Rob and Karri. I very sternly "talked" the boys into a BROTHER picture! They weren't into it but I told them they would appreciate it one day!

Karri and Mark

McKayla had asked if we could go to Color Me Mine so she could make Dax a cool dog bowl like Vinny's so we waited until Heather felt well enough to go one day and we took the gang and painted our hearts out.

The pre-firing products.

Then we went to bug McKayla at work and try out the food at the Awful Waffle in Provo. Very good and great service I might add.

Mal and Sab enjoying a day fishing

"Is there really any fish in this pond?"

"The water is nice and cool anyway."

Tried another pond and found this crazy hair day fool of a duck.

Isaac and Logan chatting it up while hoping for a fish!

Nash turned 1 already! He had a great birthday party and ate every marshmallow on the cake then got a trip to the kiddie pool in his birthday suit to clean up. He's such a cute little chunker!

Happy Birthday To Me!

2011-06-29T17:43:00.003-06:00

Travis surprised me with this beautiful set up! HUGE screen, keyboard, and mouse. I am so excited to start on some new picture projects with my new equipment! He is always SO good to me, he likes me to have all I need to do the things I love! Great man I have!

I pitched the idea of leaving on the bikes thursday at midnight! It all went well with Travis leaving work early and off we went headed to Idaho Falls about 3pm. It was a beautiful ride and sunny. We spent the night with my Aunt Karen and Uncle Jerry! I thought it was fitting that I spend my dads birthday with his sister. They are so much fun and we can't wait to back! Travis said he would have been happy spending the whole weekend with them. On Saturday we went to the Farmers Markets and enjoyed checking all the stuff they had. Then off we headed to Driggs to see my dads airplane and motorcycle. The ride there was beautiful through Swan valley and over Pine Creek Pass. It was hard to be there and see his things without him in them. Sure miss that man.

Then we headed over the hill to my moms. She had made a birthday cake for me and made this arrangement of gorgeous flowers from her garden. So thoughtful. When she was lighting the candles I realized that the wooden angel candle holders, which I forgot to take a picture of, were the same ones that were on my first birthday cake! How sweet! We had a nice time with her, we walked all over the ranch and explored the barn and the bunkhouse, more pictures next post! We also went over to the cemetery to see my dads grave. Very odd thing to do but wanted to see it since the last time it was a mud hole and surrounded by snow.

Wyoming has not gotten the memo that it is summertime so we bundled up and headed for the home the long way down Snake River Canyon. It was an amazing ride, it is so built up and such a different place now. I loved the ride down to Fairview to see my buddy Kelly.

Kelly and Kelly, best friends always. It's like we have seen each other everyday for the last 30 years when I see her. She is one of those people that you feel so proud to have in your life and grateful for the strength she gives me.

From there we headed home. It went from 55 degrees to 75 within 20 minutes when we were coming into Salt Lake. I love these trips with my husband, the time is always precious to me. Thanks for a great birthday weekend.

Happy 18th Red

2011-06-29T17:16:00.004-06:00

She really wanted a dirt bike and so it was an easy gift, just had to find the right one for the right price. It was her Birthday/Graduation gift! Happy as can be!

My man!

Isaac out burning up the dirt!

C.C. and McKayla heading out for a ride!

C.C. is very good, he has some skills!

Sabrina even learned how to ride that day! Great job!

Travis decided to go for a ride instead of putting together something for Phill!

Sabrina practicing her photography skills, I loved this picture

We had this cute cake for her at her family party, it was very very different!

Happy Birthday my sweet young daughter and congratulations on graduating High School and MATC! So proud of you! Can't wait to see what you do with your life from here on out!

Isaac

2011-06-29T17:08:00.002-06:00

He finally got to pitch and in several games. He did great and surprised us all, the teams hidden secret. With some work he really could be very good. It was a great confidence booster for him.

Isaac was feeling pretty ready for "Unclehood" after packing Nash around for a few minutes.

After we went to the pool last week I asked Isaac not to leave his swim shorts on the floor. Here it is, he really did follow directions. I had a good laugh, I love that kid!

Scout Day Camp

2011-06-29T16:58:00.002-06:00

Building a tool box with Logan.

The final product!

Fishing!

Archery is always fun!

They played horseshoes, had a water balloon fight, and tons of other games and activities.

This was his last Scout Camp, since he will be 11 in August this chapter is behind us. I was glad they asked me to come help, I had never been able to go to a Scout Day Camp before with the older boys.

Visits From San Jose Friends

2011-06-07T23:43:00.003-06:00

Becky Messman Crapo, love this woman!

Britt and Laurel were at EFY for the week and we got to pick them up and enjoy them for the day. Sabrina absolutely loved seeing them! Laurel had to head home that night but Britt got to stay until Monday.

These two got zero sleep but picked right up where they left off years ago.

I got to see Jodi too, always a fun time. Miss these guys!

Life In The Ferg Lane

2011-06-07T23:00:00.004-06:00

This poor little guy struggled for life but I just could not deliver. I decided to send it on the garbage dump.

Isaac and his teacher Mrs. Rivera, 4th grade. One of the best years he has had, last day of school. Also was my last day of work at Farmers, it was a bitter sweet decision. I loved working there with Diane and enjoying the day interacting with clients, but mostly chatting it up with her. But since my nest is quickly dwindling, I chose to spend my time where I should be, home. Happy to be able to devote my time there again full hearted.

You might be a redneck if...your fence is part of the old trampoline.

So we decided it was time to do it right. We are finally a fenced in yard, escape free.

When we were cleaning Isaac's room today his poor pig had a fatality so we took his picture and sent him on. He colored him all by himself years ago, so cute.

Summer has finally arrived. Giant marshmallows and a sunny evening.

I love this fire pit. One of my favorite things in the backyard.

A family divided!

McKayla needed a blanket but was too tired to walk down the hall so she nabbed the dog, it served her purpose.

U2 Baby!

2011-06-01T22:27:00.005-06:00

Heidi surprised me with an early Birthday present. I have always liked U2 and have listened to them enough that the kids hate it when they are on. But HOLY COW!!! This concert was seriously so awesome!!!!! A definite "must see" in your lifetime! I would be on-board for going again if I could!!!!!

This scrumptious man came cruising in and then the show began! Hold me back!

Now if he isn't a dedicated fan, I'm not sure who would qualify!

Heidi and I hamming it up!

And the fun begins! WOW, this man can create energy like no other.

I had never been to an outdoor concert ( U of U) and I fell in love with them!

The next several pictures may bore you death but I loved the show that they put on so I was snapping away!

THE MAN HIMSELF!

I was sad when it was ending, I could have stayed all night long listening to them.

Thanks again Kirk and Heidi. Especially Kirk since he sat across the stadium from us for about the first 3rd of the concert so Heidi and I could sit together.

It was really a fun night. We rode the TRAX from Sandy thinking that it would be the way to go.... turns out everyone else that lives in the valley had the same idea. None the less, it was something that I had never done before and it was an adventure. Such and adventure that after the concert we decided to walk down farther into Salt Lake to catch a train without having to wait an hour or more, we walked 15 blocks and then thought they were going to shut down the TRAX before we actually made it back home. We had a good laugh about it waiting for the train in the middle of the night wondering if we were going to be sleeping in our beds that night! There is always plenty of laughter when Heidi is around!

Thanks again for such a fun night guys!!!

What The ........?

2011-05-30T12:00:00.003-06:00

It seems like just not too long ago I was realizing that I HAD to send her to Kindergarden and now....

My absolutely beautiful and brilliant little girl is almost 18 and graduating!!!!!

She graduated from Automotive Technology at MATC! She was the only girl in her class this year, last year there were 2. She learned a ton and fixed plenty on her truck. It's pretty cool to say, "McKayla, can you put new brakes on the Suburban?" And she's all over it! Cool, the girls got skills. I was teasing her about her "hope chest" being a "toolbox" and not dishes and junk like that. Skills are skills!

She is also graduating from Lehi High School, although she really hasn't been there for two years. She is refusing to participate in the ceremony and all that but that's ok, we hate those 4 hours long things anyway. (Secretly grateful :) jk ) She allowed us to come to the MATC one, after some persuasion!

Congrats McKayla, we are SO very proud of you and your accomplishments and the wonderful person that you have grown into! Can't wait to see what you do with your life next!

The Spot To Be!

2011-05-30T11:25:00.003-06:00

Apparently even through the hatred that FeeBee has, she still managed to get the last sunny spot with the guys in my office! This is where I find these guys in the morning!

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-30T11:06:00.002-06:00

After we got home from our trip down south, Nick and Heather came over to wish me a Happy Mother's Day and had a wonderful gift to share with us. They had a bag full of goodies like homemade sugar scrub, a loofa, and a white something with a rubber band around it. So I opened that and this is what it was!!!!! A bib that said "Grandma Loves Me!"

YAAAAAAAAAAY! We were ALL so excited! The kids had all been asking and asking when they were going to have a baby! It's so fun to look forward to this next part of all of our lives.

It was great Mother's Day, especially for Heather, her first!!!!!

Happy Anniversary To Us!

2011-05-30T10:38:00.002-06:00

Since we haven't done anything for our anniversary for a few years we were both ready for some R. & R. especially after the last month we have both had! I asked Travis if he wanted to go to Park City or St. George! His answer was " Is your bike registered?" Not too hard to choose, hot or cold? Off we went for the weekend. We met up with our old buddy Troy and his fiance Kristi in Mesquite. Troy was in our wedding and grew up with Travis! Of course they picked up right where they left off ten years ago!

We stayed in St. George but rode to Mesquite then on to Lake Mead, we wanted to see the new bridge that wasn't quite finished last time we were there. Nice and warm ride, 100'. The sun really was so nice!

This really is a beautiful lake.

The view from below. Of course we had to ride across it, major windy but very cool!

Then onto Vegas for a trip through the M&M store. We had never been in there and since they ARE my favorite candy it was time we cruised the 5 story store! Good thing we were on the bikes otherwise it would have been a tad bit more of an expensive stop!

Then we went down the street a bit more and hit the Coke store. Again first time and 5 stories of cool Coke products. I loved these glasses. The lady there showed us this new machine that will add any flavor to any Coke product, very cool. We thought they looked like washers and dryers.

The crazies on the street are always amusing, these guys had a fart machine and were having a blast with it.

This guy had a dog that matched him, weird. Seems like an expensive gig to me.

It's fun to be back in the city again!

It was a great trip except the part where we got separated right as it was getting dark in Vegas on our way back to Mesquite/St. George. Travis thought he was never going to see me again! It was pretty freaky considering I never ride without him. But we found each other after about 30 minutes and all was well. Great to spend time together and cut loose a bit.

We rode home in a wind storm on Sunday, Mother's Day, and then it turned to pouring rain. I was really wishing I had made room for my chaps about then. I knew I was toast when my boots started filling up with water. When we got home the girls had made dinner for us and the kids had some very sweet things for me for Mother's Day! It was such a nice surprise! It only took us all night to warm up and stop shivering.

Love those kinds of get-aways!

4th Grade "Willard Dance"

2011-05-29T14:03:00.002-06:00

Isaac's teacher's husband is in the military in Iraq and only is home for one month of the year. So every year at school she dedicates a very sweet activity to her husband. For weeks they practice dancing and manners and they get all dressed up for a dance. They have a date and use all the skills they learned in being ladies and gentlemen.

This was his date. He let her go first in getting their food and drinks, then pulled her chair out for her and scooted it back in, and got up and did that every time she needed to get up, he danced with whoever asked him, and was a complete gentleman. He told me later that it was hard being a gentleman and taking care of a girl like that, it was exhausting! It was so funny the way he explained it. He has a great head start!

Trying to pretend like he wasn't into it. He had asked for weeks about getting a sweet outfit for it and wondering who he should ask to be his date.

This is our neighbor Katie and him dancing, he is putting on a show for the camera. I told him that she asked him to dance a lot because she was comfortable with him as a friend not because she had him picked out for a husband.

It was very cute to see the whole class be so sweet and kind to one another, especially at their age of thinking the opposite sex has kooties still!

Heading Home!

2011-05-29T13:57:00.002-06:00

The kids were all out about 10pm playing in the snow at my mom's and they built this guy in the dark.

We stopped in Idaho Falls to visit with my Aunt and Uncle. I have always loved my Aunt Karen and enjoyed seeing her and my Uncle Jerry.

Stopped for gas in Pokey and this very unique sign was on the lawn. Classic and very descriptive.

Kenzie, this is usually what ends up when she is hanging out with anyone. Night Night.

Memories Of Dad!

2011-05-25T13:14:00.006-06:00

This has always been an exciting sign since that meant that we were getting close to home!

This sign has been around forever at the General Store close to my parents home in Wilson.

The brand from the ranch, spear C.

Very true. This has been hanging up in my dad's shop forever.

This was the poem that I voted for the inside of the program but it wasn't very church appropriate so we had to pass. Also a poster that has been around since I could read it!

A snowmobiler at heart!

I love this saddle and saddle bags. We spent many hours riding horses together so this is very special to me with many memories!

This is the floor in the shop which is very cool and seems like it has been this way since I can remember.

Marine pride!

This went camping with us every time! It made some very tasty meals for us.

I saw my dad wear these all summer, he would change the pipe in the fields with them.

I don't remember too many times that he left the house without the thermos and the cowboy hat stayed like this always for hunting season.

This has been in his room for such a long time. It's an outhouse! Just his humor!

This also has been around since my childhood, don't we all feel like this most days?

These cupboards used to be in our playroom and when we took them out we all got to paint them ourselves. Aren't they lovely? Especially the detailing.

This hung at his Saw Shop that he had for years.

His baseball mitts he had during his lifetime.

Not sure how he did this but very cool!

I loved this treasure! His first mitt!

I used to call him this for some reason.

He built this for our dogs and hand painted it, he wasn't the best at spelling but he sure tried.

Someone had this made for him after his first Solo Flight in 1977.

These are some love notes that my kids and I left him one time that we were there visiting quite a long time ago. I noticed that they were still there on the back of his bedroom door! How sweet!

Lots of sweet moments to remember about my dad.

Broken Hearted

2011-05-18T11:10:00.005-06:00

Our most recent picture together! This may have even been on his birthday, my birthday is the day after so we were able to spend our birthdays together.

My favorite picture of my dad!!!

Another favorite picture and memory!

I was more than broken hearted the day I received the call that my father had been killed in a plane crash earlier in the day. You can NEVER prepare for a call like that or everything that follows. It is still odd to think that he is not in this life with me anymore. I am so grateful for the precious relationship that I had with him. We were so very close always, especially when I was young. I was his only little girl and we did many things together that I have such fond memories of. I loved the endless times of riding horses, ice fishing, shooting guns, hug bear hugs, his strong voice, but mostly the fact that I have always been able to be myself and share anything with him. He was a man that experienced many things in his lifetime and made a better life for himself than the generation before him.

We snapped this family picture before my dads funeral.

Some favorite pictures that we wanted to have.

Since he was a Marine he had a Military Salute, they fired off rounds, had a flag ceremony, and then a fly-by above. Very, very touching!

Since he was a very unique man, we found a more suitable casket for him. This was handmade and just beautiful. It had hand carved animals and trees and special touches to it that really were for fitting for the kind of person my dad was.

My family, minus Travis, plus one of my brothers and his son and my cousin who came from Oregon. Other cousins came from southern California to support and say goodbye to their favorite Uncle.

Some old buddies were there to lend support, Gwynn, Kelly, and Janice. They were all so thoughtful in all that they did to help us through this awful time. Kelly is one of the best friends I have ever had, we just pick up where we left off whether it has been 2 months or 6 years. Janice worked at the church that we had the service at and was able to record the whole funeral for us. Thank you so much for a treasured friendship always girls.

We all thought that this arrangement was the cutest of all. We later found out that it was from a very special family that designed this just for my dad. So sweet.

Loosing a parent unexpectedly has been one of my greatest sorrows. I truly loved my dad and always will think of him and miss him. He has left a huge void in my families lives and will be missed greatly. I know the grandkids were all very effected by this, it was so heartbreaking to watch them grieve.

We did have a conversation about a year ago that went something like this.

Dad "Well, most of my friends my age are either dead or in a home being taken care of like they are a baby again."

Kelly " Well what should we do when you're in that situation dad?"

Dad "Kell, you have my permission to put me down if I start pooping my pants! I just don't want to be around anymore if I have lost all my dignity!"

Of course we both had a great laugh over that but honestly he wasn't the kind of man that would have liked a life like that.

He was 73 years old and still worked, driving the Start Bus in the winter and towing gliders and delivering planes all summer and fall and cutting and delivering wood to people in town. He had a great sense of humor as we found out how much he messed with some of the people that spoke at his funeral. Of course we all think that we needed a little bit more time with people that have passed away but unfortunately we don't get to choose when they are taken. I truly hope that he is a happy man and found some peace now that he is with our Savior. I'm so very thankful to have had him as my dad and in my life! Definately makes me think about taking more time to spend time with the people that really matter to me the most!

Could sure use one of those bear hugs about now! Miss you Dad!!

Just Plain Cute!

2011-05-15T23:17:00.002-06:00

Isaac had his heart set on saving up for a PS3 since Diane, Dustin, and Zack brought theirs over. He thought this would help him to get donations for it. The "PS Don't steel from the poor" was the best!

I thought this was so sweet! Buddies! They were just hanging out together in the garage fixing C.C.'s motorcycle! They are just so cute, I hope it never changes.

Favorite Visitors!!

2011-03-31T13:29:00.002-06:00

Zac, Dustin and Diane spent their spring break at our house. We always have so much fun with them and hate it when they leave! There was a lot of time spent playing Rock Band, Zac went skiing two days, he toured U of U and UVU, we ate, we shopped, we watched movies, we played games, we giggled, and we barely slept! We have the rest of our life to get sleep! Our whole family loves these guys, we did miss Ryan though! Isaac was very excited that Zac was coming because he wanted to get to know him better!

Crazies!

2011-03-19T22:36:00.002-06:00

A great gift idea!

This dude really looked real, even up close.

Isaac has earned his Webelos and will now be moving on to Boy Scouts at his next birthday.

Silly girls, had to have their Happy Meals!

Our latest creation. McKayla needed a project one saturday, they turned out so cute.

What's Going On Out There?

2011-03-19T22:31:00.003-06:00

This is what Linkin does when he is in my office! He LOVES to look outside and watch the kids playing outside. It seriously cracks me up because he will sit there for like 20 minutes just quietly watching what is happening.

SERIOUSLY?????

2011-03-08T16:54:00.006-07:00

McKayla has been SO anti-pictures for about 10 years now. She has really loathed them and they have stressed her out to the point of refusal of family pictures this year. She hates the way she looks in them and always says how gross she is after taking pictures. Well.... Travis convinced her, by bribing her with $100, to have Heather take her Senior pictures for us. After a few months of saying no, she finally agreed and called Heather to arrange it. Then she got totally into her outfits and she and Sab made several trips to the mall to find just the right things. Heather picked out this great place and we all headed down for the photo shoot. She was not stressed out at all and was excited to wear her new outfits. Heather did a wonderful job of letting McKayla be herself but also pose her just the right way that was so flattering. They all turned out SO STINKING BEAUTIFUL!!!! Sorry about the quantity of the pictures but I couldn't decide which ones to pick. Most of all, McKayla was so happy about how they turned out, I think it is a huge turning point for her and pictures. Thankfully because she has always been so beautiful and very photogenic, even as a little girl.

The red high heals were her $100! Well spent money for a good bribe!!! Love my Red Dawg!

Happy Birthday Travis!

2011-03-08T15:53:00.003-07:00

He had been looking at this little honey for his office so we went and picked it up and he and C.C. assembled it. It is perfect for what he needs it for.

Phill and Janet invited us to see "Unknown" and then to an early dinner. We headed to Texas Roadhouse and of course they brought out the saddle, upon my request. :)

We had a party for him on Sunday and had friends and family over for cake. It was quite the bonfire when all the candles were lit. 45 years old. Thank you Carma for having Travis! Don't know what I would do without him.

The Darnedest Things Go On At Our House!

2011-03-02T11:23:00.002-07:00

Snow! Beautiful and lots of it. You might be thinking "so what, you live in Utah!" Correct but it's like the end of February and it was 50 degrees last week. Anyway I was like a little kid when I woke up to this pile. It really was beautiful! Travis was wondering what I was smoking that day because he said that a nice green, lush lawn would be more exciting to him.

I love it, but I didn't get to play in it or even shovel.

Travis and C.C. spent a saturday making this little honey. Hmmmm, ya it does look like a hangman set up. We are just fed up with the kids and nothing is working anymore!!!! Not, it's for C.C.'s dog to hang off and jump up to.

My cake for the Scout Cake Auction. It started out going to be a 3 layer checkerboard cake, they are so cool. But since the white cake was a hater and when I went to put on the second layer it fell apart into 4000 pieces. So I just blew and scraped off the one that was ruined and added the other layer. It was so lame and BORING that I had to run grab some Peeps and crushed up some Heath bar to jazz it up. I was totally embarrassed to even claim it but it went for like $300 cub bucks so it worked out even though it was really a flop.

Isaac was asked to make a poster to spotlight him for school and this is what we came up with. All of his favorites!

This is the kind of thing that Isaac does when I drag him to "GIRL STORES". He amuses himself and gets creative. Whatever makes it easier on me, right?

After Isaac being seriously sick for 10 days straight, right in the middle of it Sabrina sprained her ankle. I was totally fine the night she did it besides it hurting pretty badly there was no swelling at all but the next morning it was the size of a baseball. So she and Isaac took care of each other all week while I was at work.

If I would have only known how much joy a TEA KETTLE would have brought to her I would have gotten it long ago.

We gathered up all of the knives and other weapons in the house and this was it! Wow, you would think we are all in training for serial killing or something.

This used to be a chocolate kiss from Grandma Chapman for Valentine's Day. By the variety of teeth marks I think a few of the kids enjoyed it.

Back In The Saddle Again!

2011-02-13T12:54:00.002-07:00

After a year, I am back in the mode.

It felt so good to get all my stuff out and get my creative groove on.

My project is Jason's Mission book. I have had all of the materials for several years so I am happy to be able to do it for them.

I have missed all this, it's such great therapy.

Love These Kids

2011-02-13T12:41:00.002-07:00

Bridger is so stinking cute. Just a sweet little man.

Tegan trying to figure out how this yo yo works.

Linkin was perfect around these guys. Bridger was so interested in him and he just sat back and was so gentle and good.

Mark is under there somewhere.

Summer brought her dance game for the Wii. Nick and Heather came over to play and Heidi let us borrow her controllers so we could have 4 playing. It was a fun game, I have zero skill with dance so between Sabrina, Heidi, Summer, and Nick they all showed us how it's done.

I'm so glad I get to love on these kids, it's a very fun stage in my life.

Little Boys

2011-02-13T12:23:00.002-07:00

Couldn't pass up this opportunity to take this cute picture.

This is our LAST Pinewood Derby. It's been weird but our little boy has to grow up.

We didn't win but we all had fun ordering it, yes ordering the cut out car, then painting and then racing it.

FINALLY

2011-01-12T20:32:00.003-07:00

It only took me a year and a handful of people to help me. I am not quilter but I do like a good challenge. This is C.C.'s T-Shirt quilt that is finally finished. Embarrassed to say but it really took forever. I had to look at it in between each stage and think about it. I really love how it turned out though. Christy did the Tetris part of designing the patterns, I added the plain pattern border around the outside, and the lady at the quilt store quilted it.

I had a spot that I actually had to cover so I added this embroidered part that McKayla helped with.

This is the final product. I loved making it and I hope it's a treasure to him. It better be, dang it! Alot of sweat and time and stress put into this.

This and That

2011-01-12T20:15:00.002-07:00

C.C. started his Automotive Classes last week and he had a bunch of tools to gather. After a few trips to Sears, Home Depot, and Lowe's, he came up with the final call of what he wanted to do with it all and how he wanted to organize it. So after many countless hours with a old exercise mat and an exacto knife, he has the most beautifully organized toolbox in town.

C.C. is always talking about protein shakes and lifting weights which in turn Isaac wants the same thing. So my last trip to Costco I found these and told him that they were for just him and that these will be his protein shakes. He was beyond thrilled and has been very diligent about drinking one every day. Plus the kid breaks WAY to easily so maybe this may help.

Basically Linkin has depleted the girls' sock selection. They take them off out by the TV and then forget which in turn makes them fair game for Linkin when he gets bored. One day for Poop Pick Up McKayla found 5 socks in the backyard, mixed with the poop. Gross I know. So we had a big talk with everyone and explained how bad it is for him to eat socks and that we needed to keep them out of reach of dogs. We had all done really well until the other morning when I came out to this. C.C. had made someone breakfast. So thoughtful you might think but actually it was a sock that Linkin had barfed up and he wanted to make sure someone else could enjoy the same. Gross but creative.

Sabrina had the "Flour Baby" for her Teen Living class and she went all out. She uses the clothes from Build a Bear and at first she had a picture of Chucky taped to the front. She figured she would get in trouble so she went searching for a picture of a cute baby. She ended up with Nash, Jason and McKell's baby, because he is the cutest baby ever.

Nick

2011-01-10T16:18:00.005-07:00

Unfortunately, I gave Nick all of his scrapbooks and my memory is gone so I'm really not sure on his age on these younger ones but isn't he adorable?

3 ish

3 1/2 years old

4 years old

5 years old

Kindergarden

1st grade

4th or 5th grade

6th or 7th grade

Eagle Scout

10th or 11th grade

11th grade

19 years old

21 years

What a blessing Nick has been in our lives. Especially mine. I have truly loved this kid to the core and loved being his mom. He has been so fun to watch over the years try new things and love old things. I'm glad that I was the one that got to be there for all of his firsts. I'm so happy that he is still close for a little while longer and that I can see him grow even more as a man.

Sabrina

2011-01-10T07:25:00.004-07:00

1 year old

2years old

3 1/2 years old

4 years old

5 years old

(This wouldn't cooperate and move where I told it to)

13 years old

Jackson, WY, with a broken collar bone about 2 days before.

1st Grade 6 1/2 years old

1st Grade

Kindergarden 5 years old

3rd grade 8 years old

5th grade 10 years old

7th grade 12 years old

6th grade 11 years old

8th grade 13 years old

I can't believe how much she changes every year. Such a wonderful child and sooooo good for me to have her be mine. Love this little girl, who is not so little anymore. We worked so hard to get her and she really has been such a special gift to us.

Christmas 2010

2011-01-03T08:15:00.007-07:00

We had a nice steak dinner Christmas eve, even the dogs got something special. This was Linkin's dinner, spoiled dog but we all paid the price later. We also read together a story of the Savior that Heather always reads at her house. We all had parts that we shared to make the story include everyone. We also had to watch the usual Christmas Vacation, which is still funny after all these years.

So exciting! Can't wait to give everyone their gifts, it's totally the best part.

I really loved my tree this year so I was messing around with my camera.

Loved the black and silver ornaments I found this year.

Pretty.

Isaac was so excited to get this huge knife.

Sabrina has grown so much that every pair of her PJ's are massive floods, check out this sweet outfit for Christmas.

Stocking time.

Travis' stocking full of his favorite candy.

This was Isaac's gift from Sabrina, she made him his very own Rice Krispy wreath. He was beyond happy and even shared. Very sweet.

This was for Travis from C.C., it was awesome, a whole box of Cadbury Eggs. Another favorite.

This beautifully wrapped in black duct tape gift was for me from Travis. He always wraps very uniquely but his time was really unique. So unique that we couldn't even get it open, it was pretty funny. After a ten minute fight and a lot of careful cutting with a knife, we finally got to see what he surprised me with. The new Kindle. I secretly wanted it but never said it out loud. Very excited.

This was Isaac's loot, all the best, Heelys and Legos.

C.C. set his up so nicely for the annual picture of his gifts, handsome new boots.

My stash, so many wonderful gifts. Jewelry from C.C. and M&M's from Isaac.

My other stash, pumpkin decorations from Nick and Heather, a Christmas scene made by Sab, and a Panini grill from Diane and Dustin. It just doesn't get much better.

Nick and Heathers loot, an emergency car kit, some shoes, and gift cards.

Travis' pile of all his favorites, a holiday without Alene's Chocolates just wouldn't be complete. A necessity.

McKayla picked out all of her stuff except we got her a huge mirror for her room.

Cute decorations with some special new gifts to make it the best ever.

Sab had some special gifts like perfume, jewelry and some clothes.

The 3 big dogs got these bones and spent the day working on them with white mustaches to go with them.

When he finished his bone there was a whole lot of this going on. A sunbath.

This was my big surprise for Travis. I'm shocked that I kept it a secret while it was just in the next room. He had been wanting one for his office so I found a great one that he can sneak in a nap if he needs one. Looks like his test drive is going well.

A few days after Christmas Grandma Chapman came for a visit. She took the kids to The Dino Museum and hung out with them over the break while Travis and I were working.

Christmas this year was one of the best I've ever had. All the kids were so very excited to shop and to give their gifts to the others. I loved that part. They were all so thoughtful in the things that they picked for others. Christmas day was so relaxing and it was so much fun the be able to take our time and enjoy each other and the time we had. It really was perfect. Nick and Heather were with us this year and they slept over which is always so much fun. I realized that this will be such a rare occasion as the kids all grow and so will their families. I really soaked it in and appreciated it more than I have before.

It's Tradition!

2011-01-03T08:08:00.002-07:00

The annual candy house building. McKenzie was there to join us this year, she was stoked. It always seems to get so busy this time of year but the kids really NEVER forget and really look forward to doing this yearly.

Travis being creative, adding Life cereal as shutters.

Of course the icing isn't JUST for the houses.

Kenzie's final product.

Sab spent her time making these cook chocolate suckers. They were so cute and fun to make.

Look at our cute gifts under the tree.

Happy Birthday Nick

2011-01-03T07:44:00.005-07:00

Nick and Heather planned a birthday party for Nick, Safari style. Grandma Chapman sent him these animals in honor of the party.

Ashley had her gift in this cool "Fergie" box, very custom.

They asked us to dress up. Hmmmm, I thought I would get a lot of grumbling from everyone but they were all pretty stoked and wanted to find something cool to wear. We spend some time looking around and came up with the hats for all 6 of us. Then the kids went to town with the rest of the outfit. C.C. helped Isaac with his sweet outfit and Nick got his at DI.

Nick was totally into the costume part.

I mean REALLY into it.

Isaac was taking the short shorts to a whole new level.

Sab spent some quality time on her accessories.

C.C. actually lead the family with his outfit. We all followed suit because his was awesome.

My safari kids.

Could this be a sweeter picture? Nash and Jason, that little man is so cute, still can't believe Jason is a DAD!!!!

The birthday boy and his much loved ice cream cake made by Heather.

We continued the party weekend when they came over on sunday for dinner, confetti cupcakes.

McKayla finally got to hold Nash but couldn't run so fast with a baby in her arms. Don't get too comfy girl, about 6 more years.

I think they were just looking through Travis' phone at his pictures, must have been a good one.

All in all it was a great birthday weekend and we are all so glad that we have Nick to celebrate. Can't believe how fast 24 years went. Hold on to your babies guys, they will be grown up before you know it.

Work Christmas Party

2011-01-03T07:13:00.003-07:00

Travis wanted to fly into Oakland so if he needed to change his flight plans for work it would be no charge, Southwest. Since it had been awhile since we spent any quality time together I planned a few extra days in San Francisco. I was so prepared that I charged my battery for my camera and left it in the charger in the plug at home. Not a huge fan, pretty ticked to be honest.

We saw a lot of this which always very entertaining. Some of these guys are actually good but others are just making noise and having a good time.

We made a trip to this store. Travis really wanted to see me walk out of there with a purse but I am so picky about my purses anyway, it was hard to find one that I really couldn't live without for $500. Cough cough.

We spent a few hours on saturday at work so that Travis could get some things done that he can't at home, I chatted and got some reading in.

Then we headed to Target for our white elephant gifts (his and hers Shake Weights) and then to this place. What a fantastic dinner! Sooooo good, I wished that I could have had another filet and a gallon of the sauce that they served with it. Can you tell I am still thinking about it? It was a really nice Christmas party and I am always grateful that his boss includes me.

We were lucky enough to stay with the Macias' in San Jose and get to check out Jessica's cute little baby belly and visit with Mike, Vicky, and Adam. They are so much fun, love those guys. It's never long enough of course and we didn't have any time to see anyone else. Then we headed back on the yucky plane back to home sweet home. It was a very relaxing and fun weekend with my man, can't wait until next year so we can do it again.

Fergisms

2011-01-03T00:29:00.002-07:00

C.C. has been working on his homemade bread skills, these are a few of his finest creations and they are tasty too.

Hmmmm, yummy.

I took this one for McKayla since her life is only fantastic if milk exists.

We headed to Ogden one Saturday to see some old friends. No one would take part in my picture taking except these two. Darian was under 2 when we first met her in California. It was fun to go catch up with the Ybarras.

When we can't find Linkin he can sometimes be found here, hiding under Travis' desk. He gave himself away this time though.

I was headed to Salt Lake and stuck in traffic because of a terrible accident but there was this very unique truck that kept me occupied. He must have been a helicopter pilot or something but it was like this torpedo set up on top of his truck. Very strange but interesting.

This is what the box of chocolates look like at our house. A bite taken out of every one so you know what you're eating. It's suppossed to be helpful, get it?

New Christmas Decor

2011-01-03T00:24:00.003-07:00

I was so excited about these new things this year. I made the countdown blocks and my mom gave me the books. They are so pretty, my favorite decoration this year.

The pictures of course don't do them justice but they are the coolest colors.

My mom also gave me these bowls, they are very cute. Got me all excited to get decorating for Christmas and now that it is over I can still keep them out.

Thanksgiving In Boise

2011-01-02T23:34:00.003-07:00

The weiners getting their beauty rest in the car.

C.C. made himself comfortable...on Isaac.

Enjoying a relaxing day with Diane and Jake.

Dustin and his PERFECT turkey. It seriously looked fake.

The gang minus Zack, C.C., and Dustin.

He just can't seem to get enough sleep.

Isaac playing with Jake, he loves to make Jake bay.

Vinny wanted to make sure McKayla didn't forget him.

Thanks Ryan, Diane, Dustin, and Zack for letting us all come and invade your house. We loved every minute of it.

Linkin went to Doggy Daycare which was hilarious but he had a great time and it was great for him to be around other dogs like that.

FeeBee went to Jason and McKell's where she and Nash were quite interested in each other.

I was very thankful to have spent Thanksgiving with my family, minus Nick and Heather, and I'm glad that we could take the time to go to Boise together. Although we didn't get to see everyone we would have liked to, it was a very relaxing and enjoyable trip.

Stackable Christmas Dogs

2011-01-02T23:31:00.001-07:00

These three just were hanging out like this one day all having a nap, buds for life.

Cute puppies.

New Computer

2011-01-02T23:22:00.003-07:00

Long story short, my computers fan was being super noisy so I asked Travis to fix it and he took it apart to see what was happening. We call the warranty place and of course it doesn't cover that unless it's totally fried. Stupid person on the other end of the phone was only reading their script but still it made the warranty worthless. Then we went to where we bought it and asked for them to help us. By the time someone actually called us back to fix it, Travis had already ordered the fan, put it in, and put the whole thing back together. So after him totally being fried about the warranty he decided that he wanted to just buy me a new computer. So...

...that night we went on a date to the Apple store and this is what I ended up with. MacBook Air. It's totally the best size for me. It has been weird getting used to the Mac way but I really do love it. I'm glad Travis has my back on all the latest and greatest tech toys to have. Thanks honey.

Dog Gone Funny

2011-01-02T23:14:00.002-07:00

We got Linkin a cow femur, yes it really is. It's giant, huge, massive, and he can't think about anything else.

C.C. had his Halloween costume all ready, King Link.

Give me a kiss you big thug.

He goes to the very corner of the garden area so he can watch the neighbors dog. There is a small space between the fences and I'm sure it looks just as funny from the other side.

Buddies, it's funny how they are so comfy that they just lay around on each other.

I love Fall

2011-01-02T23:12:00.001-07:00

Pictures NEVER do fall justice. I really think it's so beautiful to see all the trees changing. This driveway to my friends house was beyond gorgeous.

Ikeman

2011-01-02T23:06:00.002-07:00

Crazy hair day at school.

Book report on Spiderwick, he was so proud of his awesome web.

This was a Drug-Free poster he made at school on his own. I loved it, very creative and to the point.

Halloween monster that dropped by, AKA, Isaac.

We found these in ROSS one day and he of course had to try them on. They were like size 19 or something crazy like that.

Early WInter

2011-01-02T17:34:00.003-07:00

The first snowfall of the year, keep in mind this is in late October.

Pretty beautiful. Guess the hot summer nights are over.

Linkin LOVED the new snow. He had so much fun running like a crazy man in it.

Shopping at the Party Store

2011-01-02T17:15:00.002-07:00

Gram checking out Ozzy's glasses.

Sabrina always loved Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, guess it hasn't worn off yet.

Grandma couldn't resist.

Sweet shades. Too much fun looking at that store.

Happy 14th Sabrina

2011-01-02T17:04:00.002-07:00

Sabrina's birthday was a weekend long celebration. We started out celebrating with one of her favorite, Crispy Creme. Sheer happiness.

Grandma brought a Tinkerbell cake for her.

Birthday dinner at Texas Roadhouse and yes she rode the saddle.

We also had a little party with friends at Pizza Pie Cafe. The Harmon's, the other Harmon's, and Grandma Chapman all came for the pig out.

Our pal Janet and her massive shinner, still.

Sabs "I wish you would have waited for me" Jason and McKell. But she may be over it because they have Nash now.

Phill hanging with his pal Isaac.

Sabrina got for her birthday a full set of acrylic nails which looked beautiful and helped her to not bite her nails.

We are all so glad that Sab is a part of our family, she really adds so many special things to our lives. Happy 14th.

Random-Fergs

2010-12-28T18:57:00.002-07:00

Not sure who had this great idea.

Sabrina added the CSI twist to the bloody hands.

Poor Janet, this shiner is over a month old.

Isaac's Halloween costume mask.

Linkin is trying to make it work even though he grew out of it long ago.

This was Isaac's "crash site" from wrecking on his motor bike. He was hauling around the neighborhood and going off the curbs. There were too many other little kids around he lost it going off the curb. The other kids said it was a sweet crash and he looked cool. Dustin and Diane were here and when they left we found this.

Sab in her one-zie hand-me-down that she thinks is the coolest thing ever. Thanks McKell.

Poor baby Linkin. Not only did he loose his man-hood but he had to wear this lampshade to protect himself from ruining his stitches. It was hilarious because he acted like it weighed 50 pounds. His neck would droop like this picture then I would lift it up for him and he would run off and when I couldn't keep up with him it would fall again and it would stop him dead on. It was quite the sight.

McKayla has found a new hobby, going up the canyon 4 wheeling with her shop buddies. Turns out the tires were pretty much gone before this trip but she surely finished them off. She said she drove like 20 minutes on the tires like this and had no idea. The rim was even chipped and the tire was beyond.... well you can see. Way to polish them off McKayla.

What happened to me, you might ask? Or not!

2010-12-21T22:51:00.004-07:00

Well, I got a job! It's perfect AND it just pretty much fell into my lap. I called my insurance agent to ask a question and he happened to ask if I knew anyone looking for a job. I asked a few questions about the job description, like do you need to know anything about insurance and called him back a few days later asking if I could interview. We had a chat over the phone and we called it good. I am now the Office Manager for a Farmers Agent in Orem.

This is where I spend 4 plus hours everyday. Answering the phone, working on changes to policies, and whatever else needs to be taken care of. Diane, the other secretary, likes to mess up my desk because she knows what a freak I am about being organized.

I spend a lot of time in front of this.

This is Diane, it's amazing how I get paid to talk to her all day. Just kidding, we don't chat ALL day. She helps me with everything, she just knows everything there is about Farmers. It's extremely boring when she has the day off.

This guy is part of the office too, takes up most of the wall.

This is my totally hard core boss, NOT. Brian is so nice it bites him in the butt sometimes. He's great to work for and doesn't mind me organizing his day or his desk.

It has really been great for me to be working. It's a 10-2 gig everyday and fits in with the kids' schedule very nicely. It has been an adjustment to make time for everything but I'm getting the hang of it.

Got Roots?

2010-09-27T22:22:00.003-06:00

Alison arranged for pictures and they turned out so beautiful. I love this one of Travis' parents.
The siblings, all but Mike and McKay.

This is the whole crazy bunch. I really love the setting of this picture, it's a perfect spot.

Idaho Bound

2010-09-27T21:44:00.003-06:00

We headed to Idaho for our Ferguson Family reunion and it just so happened that Tegans Birthday party was that first night. Isaac and Sab and I headed up early so we could party it up with the little man.
He was cute as ever! Love these guys. Glad I didn't miss it, I hate missing stuff like that.

On to the reunion. Cousins everywhere. We rented a really cool lodge in St. Anthony that held our huge family and supported all our activities of 85 people.

Sab is so lucky to have cousins her age. I was the youngest cousin in my family growing up and there was only one that was anywhere near my age.

They had games planned for the adults which was really fun. Travis mastered the game with the three boards.

Since wood had a huge part in their life they had a game of stacking as many pieces of wood in the wheelbarrow and then driving it a certain distance. Nick got to take a crack at it.

Travis' mom was on his team so he literally held her hand to get her through this game. It was very sweet.

Travis, being his competitive self, set the record. Until the next few teams came through and were even more competitive.

We also played a nice game of Frisbee Golf, never had done that before but it was fun.

Isaac had a blast because he was on Nick's team. There were other games that were themed around the chores the kids had to do growing up. It was very creative and alot of fun.

It was such a fun and sucessful weekend. We all got to spend some quality time together and are excited for the next reunion. A million thank you's to Rob and Alison for putting it all together and mostly having the interest to make it happen.

Labor Day Weekend To St. George

2010-09-27T08:02:00.004-06:00

This is my new favorite picture of my man, doesn't he look so hot?

We took off on the bikes for a long weekend and miles of riding. We were in search of Ghost Towns but they are ghostly because no one knew of any and we couldn't find any. But it was fun riding around looking. We found this cool place up in the hills that used to be a mining town and so that was as close as we could get.

They had some really cool antiques sitting around for decoration.

We thought since we stopped so much for drinks and because it was a hundred degrees the whole time that we could get our own cooler going on the bikes. So we got a garbage bag and filled it with ice and put it in one of Travis' saddle bags and walllllllaaaaaaa. Instant cooler. It was awesome actually and our drinks stayed nice and cold.

Zion's was georgeous as always. This little family of mountain sheep was hanging out on top of this rock on the side of the road.

Endless beauty! Makes it really hard to keep your eye on the road.

There was some MAJOR construction so we did alot of waiting especially before going through the tunnel. I love that tunnel, it's so long.
We stopped at this Mormon Massacure site. It was weird to think about all the awful things that happened there but I was glad to learn more about it. I love that Travis has this huge vast amount of knowledge about so many different things.
I made him pose for another Kodak moment. He said "what am I this time, Charle Ingols?"
This fat guy was having a nice sunbath. Lizards are so cool.

We put a ton of miles on the bikes and had such a fun time doing it. Must do this more, make time! Make time!!!

Photography

2010-09-27T07:38:00.002-06:00

We had a photography night at Mutual. We were taught many tricks and how to use our cameras better. It was so much fun.
We had alot of fun just messing around with candids and pictures like this too.

Mallory's eye, cool.

Our beautiful young women, Mia Maids.

There really isn't a better place to be than with these wonderful girls.