Penny and the Gang

Our Trip to CaliFornia!

2011-04-29T20:39:00.000-07:00

I decided to take my kids to California and just get out and do something memorable! My kids are getting older and they needed something fun and great to always remember and California was what I had in Mind. We rented a Van and Hit the road. I-15 all the way Baby!
We drove to Veges the first night and decided to stop and sleep there. The kids thought Veges was amazing. We got up the next morning and hit the road again, this time all the way to the ocean! We made it to Huntington Beach. Played for a bit and just watched the waves, we couldn't believe that we had actually made it!
After completely soaking ourselves with ocean water we loaded up and headed to DISNEYLAND! Checked in and jumped into the Mickey Mouse pool and Hot tub. We relaxed, it was great!
We spent two long days at Disneyland and California Adventure, it was the best time ever, seeing the girls get excited about Cinderella and Ariel was the greatest, my girls were little again, it brought the child out, just like they say on the commercial!
We stayed every night until about midnight, Spencer keep going, and going. I would have to say the best ride was "Indiana Jones" so cool! But next year they will have "Ariel under the Sea" and "Cars". We have decided this is something we are going to do next year too!
We then headed to Lacuna Beach, it was so pretty, the shells were amazing. We also played with the salt water plants, as Nemo would say, the ennennemy. We also caught a crab and played with him for a bit, then sat down and just enjoyed the sound as the sun went down. Spencer would build a Castle and hope the water wouldn't take it away it was the funniest thing ever.
We headed down the road the next day to La Joya Beach, and played there and walked around then set and watched the seals lay on the beach and sock up the sun, did you know that seals have HAIR! well I didn't, haven't got out much, lol
The last and final stop was San Diego Zoo! we spent all day looking and walking and admiring animals we have never seen. When we decided to head out from the Zoo we all looked at each other and said "Lets Go Home" so guess who started to drive while the rest of the filled there belly's and fell asleep. I drove and Drove and Drove......all night. We got Little north of Saint George and it started snow, BAD! The kids keep waking up and saying "We are almost home arnt we" then they would fall back asleep. This road trip that we took by our self made us a stronger and closer family, this is something my teen girls needed!
Well here are some great pics for you to enjoy!

ArE YoU ReaDy for an Up DaTe! I aM!

2010-09-10T16:06:00.000-07:00

I have been taking pics all summer and the fall is already here, so I am going to put my blogging on my to Do list this week. We have had the most memerable summer ever, I cant wait to show everyone. See ya soon.

Christmas 2009 in Arco

2010-01-03T10:27:00.000-08:00

Every year my family has a family tradition to meet at Grandma Daniels house on Christmas Eve, the family had tripled through out these years and our family is huge, but we continue to meet together, This year Grandma Daniels has had a little bad luck with here health so this year all the family made it to Grandmas. It was a great time, and loved seeing everyone there. I hope that Grandma is still here next year, I also want to continue this tradition with my children.

Meadow Lake-Idaho

2010-01-03T10:17:00.000-08:00

Mark is an amazing man when it comes to finding unique places to go, In IDAHO, who would think that there are so many neat things hidden in the mountains just around the corners in Idaho. It is an old mining town and a Lake at the top, we would drive around and look at the old buildings then the most amazing thing is the tunnels and hole that they mined from, some of them are very scary, Mark would throw rocks down them and you would hear them hit all the way down, along way down. Marks dog went with us and it made me nervous because you could be running and all of a sudden Bang a hole with no ending right there, kinda freaked me out! But an cool lake to go fishing and camping.

Spencer summer 2010 in Swimming Lessons

2010-01-03T10:07:00.000-08:00

this summer Spencer took swimming lessons and he loved it! He is a great swimmer and enjoys the water. Here are a couple pics.

Spencers First Fish !

2010-01-03T10:00:00.000-08:00

We went to Henry's Lake and Had a great Time, Stayed a couple days and had alot of good Luck. Spencer had a great time. Maya had a pink fishing pole and the fish seemed to really like it. She would hook one and pass it down to the next kid. It was great!

update SOON!

2009-12-30T13:10:00.000-08:00

Where has the time gone, I have alot to report and good times and sad times but watch for upcoming postings!:)

Spencers 1st Day of School.

2009-09-10T14:20:00.000-07:00

Spencer was so excited to get to go to school. with his health conditions he hasn't been able to be in child care, I have found friends and family to watch Spencer when needed, so for Spencer to go to school he gets to learn things that he hasn't had the opportunity to learn, that could be a good thing or a bad thing. We were all very excited for him. Spencer just wants to find a friend. But this cute little boy he wont have any troubles finding one.

Boating....

2009-08-23T09:56:00.000-07:00

Mark and I have been trying to get out in the boat every chance we could get. We have had a great time this summer, Spencer loves the tub, he doesn't even get scared when he falls off....he has no fears, I don't think its a good thing some times.

Keep up with me, alot of fun!

2009-08-23T08:50:00.000-07:00

Mark and I took the kids to the Idaho Falls Chuckers baseball game, it was great, haven't been to a game for years! Spencer loved and seem to enjoy the hamburger too, at the end of the game, the younger kids were able to run around the bases, that seemed to be Spencer's delight of the night!

Time flew by and now a update!

2009-07-10T12:19:00.000-07:00

I have been having a great summer! We moved and now we are settling in. I have some new pics of some of the stuff we have been doing. Brittney is growing up and doing great. Cortney has started a new dance group and she seem to be liking it. Whitney just finished up summer sports and been boating alot with her father. Spencer is growing fast and slowly getting him off his medication before school starts. Mark and I are doing great! Blending families has to be the most challenging thing I have had to learn.. but I love every minute with him and his girls. Well enjoy some of the pics and I hope to keep updated....no promises but I'm going to try.

A new Beginning!

2009-06-25T05:39:00.000-07:00

Well, where do I begin? The last couple of Months have been crazy! School finally ended and we packed our things and moved to Idaho Falls, we are loving it. Life seems to be in the fast lane right now and I'm ready for it to slow the pace down abit. Last night Brittney and Spencer and I layed on the grass and watched the sun go down, it was great! Brittney is filling out job applications and trying to get a job, which makes me feel like she is growing up way too fast, but on the other hand she needs a job. I thought kids where expensive when they were young, just what until they become teen-agers they only demand more money. Cortney is just planning trips all the time to go see her friends, she misses them. Cortney seems to be having the hardest time out of all of them, but this move was the best, alot more opportunities and more things to do. Whitney is already involved and has a group of new friends, she seems to be loving it, she is very busy, cant keep up with her scheduled sports. Spencer loves it, we try to go to the zoo or the park or the big Library on my days off. When I get a chance I will post some pics of the new place and the view!

The heart that fludders!!

2009-04-22T06:25:00.000-07:00

I want to express my feelings on Cortney, she is the greatest, she helps me out so much and with out her my life and Spencers life we would not be complete. I want everyone to look at Cortneys blog that I found today and read what she wrote about her little brother. The moments that take my breath away, and I look at what we have been through and my doughts, but, today it was all worth it and everything in life has been planned for some reason, don't know why me but one day I will know.

Spencer Learned What!

2009-04-15T13:54:00.000-07:00

I was going through my camera and what do I find, Spencer, and more Spencer....and more Spencer, who do you think he learned this from? I will let you have one guess?

Easter Week-end

2009-04-13T19:53:00.000-07:00

We had a great week-end! We did so much together as a Family it was great, it went really fast, I wish the good times could go slow but the hard times go fast. We went to the park at Tauphas and had a lunch, Easter Egg hunt for the younger ones and a big delusions dinner, it was great. Mark took Spencer and I down to the river by the Temple it was great. Spencer was spoiled by the Easter bunny, he got a fishing pole and a BIG Nerf gun. I hope he had a great week-end, I think so.

Funny Home Videos! :)

2009-03-25T08:27:00.000-07:00

you need to pause the music down below, before playing vidoes!

Whitney and Spencer were playing last night in the drive way and I thought I would walk out and record some fun time together, and I got lucky and caught a funny video! Its great I thought I would share it with you!

Whitney playing Volleyball

2009-03-23T16:05:00.000-07:00

We have been playing Volleyball every week-end, its been really fun. She is a great player I am very proud of her. Here are some quick shots of this week-end.

DoNe DeAl!!

2009-03-18T12:59:00.000-07:00

Well I did not take the State Job, I prayed and we as a family discussed all angles of the positive and Negative. The kids need me, I need to be there for them all of them! Everyone of my children need me in some kind of way. I want to be a big part of their lifes, thats what a mothers role is, I just have to work around other responsiblies that I weigh on my shoulders. I guess I have to travel, just the sacrifies I need to take to be at home.
So the thought for the day. "Life isnt measured by the breaths we take, its the moments that take our breath away."

Major Decisions!

2009-03-13T12:56:00.000-07:00

Well I feel 100% better, thanks Becci! I cant remember ever being this sick, I must be getting older :) Well I need every one to give me their 2cent on something that I need to decide by the first of next week. I have been trying to get a State Job for over 2yrs. well I went last week for a job interview and it went really well, too well, they are doing the hiring process as I am typing this, I think I have gotten the job. OK..OK.. that sounds great right, well this is were everything comes into play.
I have been employed by the county for about 6yrs, I am basically at the top of the to tum pole, I can take time off, leave early, run out when needed, and I work 12hr shifts and I only work 3to4 days a week, and I NEVER work week-ends! and alot of time built up for a rainy day, or days. The county offers insurance that it out of this world, and I cant find insurance this good any where else. I am great friends with everyone, everyone here is like family to me, and I love my boss, and he lets me know all the time what a great asset to the team I am.
The state job well...the first thing that I don't like is rotating shifts. night, swing, morning and 1 weekend a month, yuck! The insurance isn't that good, I would have to pay more out of my pay checks, I would be on the bottom of the to tum poll, and I'm not sure how happy they would be with me if I needed to take time off. I wouldn't see my kids on the month that I was working swings. The pay is better, I'm not sure how much, I live about 3 miles from JCC, and I could walk or ride a bike, save alot on gas. I could sell all my cars and finally get a pickup that I have always wanted. I could finally buy a house and settle down, instead of renting.
I am having a hard time, is more money that important, than having more time with my children...The choices the decisions, its crazy!!! I will have to make a choice by the middle of next week.Alot on my mind that is for sure.

Help.........

2009-03-06T12:01:00.000-08:00

OK I cant take it any more. I cant smell, I cant taste, I am constantly coughing, my nose hurts, my body hurts, my head hurts........I took antibiotics for 10 days...nothing....I am currently taking De-congestion pills, sinus pressure pills, breathing treatment when needed, and cough syrup, cough drops, and lots of water. I need every ones help in telling me any special remedies or special Over the Counter meds. I don't know how much more this full time worker, full time mother, can keep going. HELP.....HELP ME....

Up Date on the Gang!

2009-03-04T11:45:00.000-08:00

Well we have been busy. I have been sick still, I don't like this bug, does any one want to take it from me!?! Whitney has just finished Basketball and we have started up Volley ball, she rolled her bad ankle the last basketball game, she was on crutches for a couple days, then the boot and healed and went on with her week-end snow boarding. Cortney still doing good, loving school. Brittney got a brand new car last week, her dad bought her a Ford Fusion, she is so spoiled, has caused some fights, but we are adjusting with the attitude.(We still love her). She tryed out for High School Fast pitch baseball and made the team!! She loves it, I have been giving her massages and cold bathes, they are working those poor girls hard. but she is doing great, I am not sure what position she will be playing but I will let you know when the games start. Spencer has gone down to Primary and has recovered, we are waiting to hear back from the Dr. we are keeping our fingers crossed. Me, well just keeping busy and working hard. We are doing great. We are ready for the summer.

I am loved!

2009-02-16T14:29:00.000-08:00

This Friday I received a delivery at work, a DOZEN roses! They were so beautiful! Mark sent then the day before Valentines Day. Mark told me that there will be more. Saturday he came up and helped me with some stuff around the house and then took me to dinner and a movie, before that he gave me a neckless with a Dragon Fly on it it is so beautiful, then of course a box of chocolates and a really nice black jacket. He spoiled me bad more than ever before.

What we have been up Too!

2009-02-13T11:32:00.000-08:00

The last couple weeks I have been very sick, I got Pneumonia and still worked and continued to be a full time parent....I felt so sick, my body was so tired, and just haven't felt like my-self. Today I feel so much better, I still get to coughing and cant stop, I think I have thrown up almost every dinner in the last week, but no weight lose. This Monday I took Spencer down to Primary Children's Hospital for a check up and the visit didn't go very well, I hate bad news, I sometimes just want to fold in and cry, but I cant I need to stand strong and let everyone know that everything is going to be just fine. The Dr. had 3 concerns, 1. there are moles that have been developing on the Hemangioma. 2. its still purple and the coloring could have been gone, it should be more red. 3. its now 5 inches by 3 1/2 wide, bigger than it was the last time she had seen him.4. It has a very strong pulse in the tumor and it worries her So....I go back down on the 25Th for a ultra sound on his heart and a MRI of his head. I hate this, they have to sedate Spencer, I always think that is scary and I always think of the worst. After that she is going to look over the results before I leave and see what we need to do. the first option is oral medications again, but, she doesn't want to do that again, so the next option is injections directly in the tumor, the next option is surgery, but that will be the last op ion for her. So need less to say being sick and worrying about Spencer has been a very stressful 2 weeks. I have also become the 6Th grade Volleyball Coach, I am really excited about that. The girls are doing great and having a great winter, they have season passes to Grand Targee Ski resort, so they have been up there alot.

Cancun Mexico

2009-01-30T11:09:00.000-08:00

January 10th-17th my girls went to Cancun Mexico with their father, They had a great time.they flew out on Saturday the 10th and they went to a place that was warm and played in the water. They went snorkeling and para sailing, they had a great time. Brittney came home and said that she was going to go every year, I hope she saves her money! Here are some pics from Whitney's camera, I will post any more if I find some good ones.

Salmon Idaho

2009-01-30T10:08:00.000-08:00

This last week-end we went to Salmon Idaho to watch Marks Daughter play Hockey. We had a great time, I haven't been to Salmon since I played basketball with them in High School, which cant say how many years ago. We all climbed in the Expedition and had a great time. We stayed in a Hotel that was right next to the Salmon river, we saw deer every where! Spencer got ice skates and loved them, he can now walk on them, for a 4 year old that's great, he is my son! Here are some picks that we took for you to enjoy.

Just a quicky note

2009-01-27T14:01:00.000-08:00

To get something you never had, you have to do something you never have done.
When God takes something from your grasp, hes not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better.

Spencer

2009-01-22T15:04:00.000-08:00

This week end Mark and Spencer was goofing off. Here are some great shots of them playing around. Mark was waiting at the bottom of his drive way for Spencer to fly down and act like he is flying. It was great. Mark also helped him out shot a bow an arrow at the target. He actually did it all by him self, he is growing to fast.

Ice fishing!

2009-01-19T13:59:00.000-08:00

Yesterday Spencer and I went Ice fishing with Mark and his friends and Family, we had a great time..I was a little scared because the thought that I was standing on water that is frozen didn't ease the stress of falling in. I got a fishing licence and we went..Spencer did really good at first, loved looking in and watching Mark do the poles and sit a wait...but do you think waiting to long is something a 4yr old loves to do, nope....He started getting cold...His boots arnt the best for Ice fishing..But we had a great time, Thanks Mark...he loves to spend time with us....I kinda like that.:)

Jackson Hole, WY

2009-01-05T18:55:00.000-08:00

This week-end Mark and I decided we were going to go to Jackson Hole to watch a Hockey game. We took Whitney and Spencer and we had a blast! We went to look at the Elk, then we went to the Jackson Hole Museum and that was great, then we went a walked around the square, and found really great deals on things with the off season, it still was packed and alot of people but it was great. We decided that we are going back in February to ride the sleigh ride out to the middle of the Elk with all of the kids. and they have a tubing area at the bottom of the resort that looked really fun! Mark and I had a great time and the view over the Jackson pass was beautiful!!! I took some pictures of this week-end.

2009!!!

2009-01-01T12:08:00.000-08:00

Well its 2009 and I am at work very tired. I have decided that this year is going to be great. Positive thinking can get you far....I have had a great year and looking forward to 2009. I am making some changes in my life and they will make me a better person and a happy person. I hope all my loved ones and Friends also have a good year.
Here are some pics of some people in my life! They mean alot to me!

Good and bad of 2008

2008-12-30T12:00:00.000-08:00

I am pondering the old year and looking forward to the New Year!
Looking back at 2008. I had a pretty good year, still paying for the Attorney but something that needed to be handled.
The bad thing that happened to my family was we lost a family member, she was loving and a big part of Spencers life. Her name was Jasmin our Cocker Spaniel. She was hit in front of Spencer June 26Th. She was chasing a squirrel and was ran over by a motor cycle, Brittney jumped in the car I had Jazzy and we rushed her to the vet Hospital, she had Died in my arms on the way, we cryed and held each other there in the Hospital, I said my good byes and prayed that I will see her again, and I hoped that she was in a better place, we cryed over everything. I would hear her running through the kitchen but when I would look she wouldn't be there, or during dinner we would hear something scratch on the back door and the girls would jump up to see if it was her, she is dearly missed and always will be. Spencer still sayes he misses her. When we lived in Malad I would yell for Jazzy and she would come out and show her-self and then we would know were Spencer was, she followed Spencer around every were!! Maybe one day I will try to replace her but for now she is to soft in our hearts.
Brittney got her Drivers Licence and she is loving it.
Brittney also got some blood work done and we found out that she is type 2 Diabetic but everything is in control she has started her meds and is now slowly losing weight. She works out 4-5 times a week, she has learned to stay active and she eats healthy.
Whitney had got glasses this year, not to happy about that, but she looks great! So much older looking.
I have met a great man so far treats me and my kids great, always concerned and makes me feel good. Always there when I need him. Someone I think I can rely on.

Our year was good for us we still have a job and we still Love each other.

Christmas at our House.

2008-12-22T12:02:00.000-08:00

And its still SNoWing!

2008-12-22T11:45:00.000-08:00

This week-end it has been snowing and snowing......and snowing! This morning we woke up with about 12 more inches! Will it ever stop! I have 10 days off of work for the Holidays but I didn't want to stay home and shovel snow. But I am also gratefully that I'm not driving to work in it also, I guess if Its going to snow this is the time. I took some pics this morning of the snow and around the house of the holiday decor, we are ready for Christmas here at our house. Mark and I shopped all week-end. Mark is the greatest. He was patient and carried and opened the doors for me and was loving all week-end.(Were has he been all my life) This holiday season I have been very grateful for everything and everyone in my life. I cant complain too much I every very happy with everything, except for the pocket book but it is the holidays right, bills payed, heat and a roof over the house, and of course we do have cable, they kids wouldn't survive with out that, especially Spencer and his morning Sponge bob....he is up every morning ready to watch sponge bob and turn the heating pad on so he can lay on it. what a funny kid. Well I wish every one a great Holiday season and the start of a great year. Love and appreciate everyone!

Spencers planning!

2008-12-11T14:21:00.000-08:00

"You have achieved success if you have lived
well, laughed often and loved much."

With Christmas coming up I have been the happiest I have been in along time, really excited to get the gifts under the tree and the big part of having Spencer wake me up and jump to see what Santa's brought.
Here is a conversation I have with him every night getting ready for bed time.
Spencer: "Mom"
Mom: Yes!
Spencer: Is Santa Claus coming tonight?
Mom: No not tonight.
Spencer: why not? I have a plan? when Santa comes I go wake you up and then you come out in the Living Room and we can see all the race cars Santa brang me! OK!
Mom: OK but Santa isn't coming for a little while. December 25Th remember.
Spencer: OK. but mom we need to keep the tree on so Santa will find me, OK
Mom: We will leave it on the night that he comes OK
Spencer: OK(with a sad look)
Mom: He will come I promise!

Every night he thinks of the same plans about Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, He is going to be so fun for the girls and I this year. This week I cooked cookies on my Day off and we took them to our neighbors, Spencer thought that was great! He has been such a blessing to me. I love him and my girls so much and enjoy every minute with them.

Mark and Me!!!

2008-11-30T19:13:00.000-08:00

The last little bit I have meet this amazing man, He is the greatest to be around he seems to bring out the best of me. His name is Mark, he is a father of 2 girls, Nico she is 11yrs old and Maya that is 7yrs old, they are a great family and they have welcomed me and my gang into there lives....Mark is self Employed as an Electrician in Idaho Falls. I have really enjoyed Mark and his company together...So here are some pictures of us this week-end at Thanksgiving together.

Brittney in the SpOtLighT!!!

2008-11-25T11:18:00.000-08:00

Over the last week we have been working on Brittney getting her official Drivers Licenses and Today it become official!! She Aced to Drivers test and missed 1 on the written! great job Brittney! This week her dad gave her his 2007 Ford Truck and she is grinning from ear to ear! I am so proud of her, she will now be the taxi, I am retiring as of today and saying good rid ens!!!

Brittney is so excited, I remember when I got my Drivers License and purposely left my homework at school just so I could Drive the car over to the school and Cruz the strip a couple times just to feel so COOL! A big step in the future and an easier life for me, no more walking to school in the snow and walking Spencer to daycare. Alot of stress of me, I just hope that she can handle the snow up here.

Wanting something new!

2008-11-13T14:12:00.000-08:00

I have been trying really hard to find some new traditions for My family, we seem to do our different things and go our different directions, and I want to try to start a new tradition for my close family, I think about the years to come and I only hope that my children come home for the Holidays because of the tradition that I had started with them. So I am asking every one to throw out their Ideas or what their traditions were now and the ones that they are doing with their families on the holidays.

WorDs That MeAn AloT to me right Now!

2008-11-05T11:50:00.000-08:00

"Happiness"
An agreeable feeling or condition of the soul arising from good fortune or propitious happening of any kind; the possession of those circumstances or that state of being which is attended enjoyment; the state of being happy; contentment; joyful satisfaction; felicity; blessednessmily
"Love"
A condition in which happiness of another is essential to ones own happiness.
"Sister"
any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through common membership of a race, profession, religion or organization, such as feminism.
Peace:
Is an ideal state that is used to describe the end of a conflict. (Need I say More!)
"Love"
Love is any of a number of emotions and experiences related to a sense of strong affection.[1] The word love can refer to a variety of different feelings, states, and attitudes, ranging from generic pleasure ("I loved that meal") to intense interpersonal attraction ("I love my girlfriend"). This diversity of meanings, combined with the complexity of the feelings involved, makes love unusually difficult to consistently define, even compared to other emotional states.

As an abstract concept, love usually refers to a deep, ineffable feeling of tenderly caring for another person.

The last couple of weeks I have had so much to express about my life. I have no regrets, or complains with out comes in my life. When I wake up every morning and think about the day, I say to my self-my children love me, I have a job that I love and co-workers that I think as family and friends, healthy kids, and I feel proud inside to say I am able! I am capable and doing, to make it for the ones that love me.
So today I want everyone to think about the good things in life and don't dwell on things that have happened, let it go and look straight to the future and set those goals and ideas that you still need to do and achieve in life. Don't wait for tomorrow, it may not be there tomorrow, do it today and have no regrets.
The Holidays always bring my feelings out, spending it with my loved ones and family is the one thing I look forward to during the Holidays.

LadyAntebellum

2008-10-27T21:11:00.000-07:00

Brittney and I had a mother/daughter night out tonight! I had a great time, we went to Lady Antebellum Concert in Idaho Falls, it was so good, Brittney and I had a great time! I hope to do this with my girls all the time. I love you Brittney, you are a fun girl! thanks for going with me.

Week end in Malad!

2008-10-27T09:13:00.000-07:00

This week-end we went to my little sisters and parents house and had a great time. We carved pumpkins at Aunt Gingers, and Spencer played with his best cousin Hayse. He had a great time, We stopped at alot of friends and visited with them. We miss Malad alot, but the the city keeps us here. My girls were at friends houses this week-end a had a great time. Wendy and Thomas flew into Malad this week-end, It was great to see them and watch them leave, lucky girl! I have decided that is one thing I am going to look for in a man! He needs ro be able to fly me around!

What we have been up too? Well.........

2008-10-20T15:00:00.000-07:00

My family and I have been baking and canning and just having a lot of fun, these last couple of week-ends. One week-end, Wendy, KC, and I canned Carrots, and made the best apple pie ever. "Watch out Betty Crocker" Thomas also loves to take Spencer on the horse, Spencer just loves it! Spencer loves Uncle Tom. Thomas has started a new tradition, Tomas wakes up and makes breakfast for every one, expecially Spencer, They drink their hot cocoa and just make plans for the day, Spray weeds? Spay the cabin? collect fire wood? Or RIDE THE HORSE? Spencer just follows Uncle Thomas every where! We love every minute with them. This week-end we canned pears, apple sauce and apple pie filling, I am bet, and tired today. But worth every minute! I did a slide show of the love and fun that we are having together. Chasing chickens, riding horses, loving on the Kitty's and dogs. Enjoy!

Im Esme!

2008-10-13T19:53:00.000-07:00

I am so excited for this movie to come out. I already have a ticket for the midnight showing and all of us girl friends are pitching together and got a room too!!! I cant wait! Take the test and see who you are? Thanks Sarah it was fun.

Sunday in Howe Idaho

2008-10-06T22:35:00.000-07:00

October the 5th, My sister and I got together and decided to Can all day, between the two of us we kicked but, Had tomatoes so we did 12 Salsa, 6 Spaghetti sauce, 24 pints of Peach jelly. We had a great time, I love it out there in the middle of no where, in fact we ran out of sugar and Wendy called the Howe store(Which is called the Little Lost Store) on a Sunday and guess what! They opened it up for us to get some sugar! Crazy, love it. The people there are all like family, I think if you live a place like Howe Idaho every one is like family. That night Thomas decided to put ribs on the grill and invite the neighbor to come on down to there place and every one brag some thing good. Wendy has a cabin out there on her property and Brittney and I decided that we were going to call that home during the Summer. So Peace full and quiet!
Wendy and I are now the closest in mileage than we have ever been so look out Wendy here we come.

Salmon Idaho

2008-10-06T21:36:00.000-07:00

This last Week-end my daughters and I and my two sisters, Cousin, and Friend all got together and decided we were going to go see this great hot spot that we go to every year. But this year we were a little later than normal. The colors were so beautiful and just took your breath away, it wasn't cold and it wasn't hot, it the was the best time to go....I decided to have my daughters join this year they need to go out and see the beautiful nature that god has given us. The place we went is between Challis and Salmon, no signs and not alot of people now about this place but the locals. The hike is about 2 1/2 miles up but the last half is straight up the rocks. We did great! We got up and relaxed in the hot springs that just come out of the mountain. It was so beautiful up there, the leaves were all colors and a beautiful sight once we got on the top. We packed our lunches and sat up there for hours talking having fun and munching on our lunches. I loved every minute. We have decided that this is the best time of the year to go with the colors that are up in the mountains. I hope you enjoy the pics we took.

Oh the mess that came with........

2008-09-23T12:16:00.000-07:00

I ALMOST FORGOT I TOOK PITCHERS OF SPENCER'S ROOM. Spencer went from his room to out side all week-end. They had so much fun that I didnt even worry about the mess, they had no time to lose.

I was cleaning as they went but after a couple times of cleaning the same thing I gave up so I took so pitchers of the destruction that went along with having a great time at Aunt Penny's.

Cortney and her Friend from Malad

2008-09-23T12:06:00.000-07:00

Cortney and Hiedi
Hiedi

Last week Cortney lost another class mate that passed away. He had a Asama attack in the middle of the night and didn't make it, so Cortney went down to Malad to be with her class mates and friends, she loved seeing here old friends. She was able to stay at her Aunt Gingers house, thanks Ginger! Here are some pictures she took while she was down there.

Spencer's best Friend!

2008-09-23T11:34:00.000-07:00

They miss each other so much, they always talk on the phone trying to make plans of meeting up again, but we are all so busy and they are the ones that suffer, "sorry boys".
Signing to the camera "peace" and "Rock on"
Here is one night and a whole bottle of shampoo, they really had a good time that night but my bathroom floor didn't.
In this picture they were running and jumping on the bean bag and rolling forward that entertained each other for hours.

A couple weeks ago I had my nephew for 4 days! The two of them miss each other so much since we have moved, so one week-end I called Ginger and told her that if she would bring Hayze to Pocatello I would take him home for the week-end. Spencer and Hayze had so much fun together. Every time they see each other the run and hug and then lift each other up. Spencer wanted Hayze to move in with us and Hayze told me that it would be OK with his mom:) Mom on the other hand was sad to hear that. We had a great time with him visiting with us, we hope that he can do it often.

OK....OK....I'll do it!

2008-09-17T15:28:00.000-07:00

I have had friends tell me that I need to update. So I will tell you that I will get right on it. My kids and I have been so busy. I will get every one upto date.

My son, the true boy!

2008-08-24T17:03:00.000-07:00

On our way home Spencer called us and wanted us to stop bye Grandpa Dales, so he could show us some thing.....as you will see, he is a true boy!!!! He then wanted to show the girls how to catch them, he is a pro of course!

Our week-end fun

2008-08-24T16:50:00.000-07:00

This week-end we went to Idaho Falls to watch my nephews play Football, they are growing so fast. Then we ended up in Howe were my sister Wendy lives. We rode Motor bikes and BBQ, we have such a great time out there.

1st Day back School!!!

2008-08-21T19:22:00.000-07:00

This morning was the girls first day back to school. Brittney was very nervous this morning, she said she didn't sleep all night, just too nervous, new school and this year she is going to s school with out her sister there to help her out and someone to be there for her. Cortney was just fine, things for her come smooth, she doesn't show any nerves, she seems to feel comfortable with everything. Whitney was so excited just to be able to wear her new clothes.. I just am so sad that my girls are getting so old so quickly. Here are soon pictures this morning of there first day of school. All Spencer could say was "OK mom, lets go home and watch Spongebob." such a funny kid.

WeEkEnD at LaGoOn!!!!!

2008-08-19T21:14:00.000-07:00

This week-end we went to Lagoon for 2 days(WOW) and we had a great time....Spencer had a great time in the kiddy part and the girls ran off to the big scary rides and we all had a great time!!!!I rode the big rides and screamed so much that I lost my voice the second day. I posted some pics for you to enjoy, we did.....

MoRe FuN

2008-08-19T21:06:00.000-07:00

Spencer rode every ride there was but his favorite one was the lady bug drop, he laughed so much that when I looked over at him he was laughing so hard there wasn't no sound coming out.:)

Hold on to the ones that you love!

2008-08-11T19:05:00.000-07:00

This week-end was a hard week-end...My girls have lost a loved one in there class, He was a close friend..I have never had to loose a classmate until after graduation. Today was the funeral for Jesus Flores he was 14 and would have been in 8th grade, He had the biggest smile that I have ever seen. In the last 3 days I have experienced a Catholic beliefs and LDS, he was LDS but his family wasn't...We had a candle light vigual on Friday and a viewing on Sunday and a funeral today, I was holding it together for my girls until today at the grave sight. Usually Family leave and then let the funeral home take care of the rest, so the loved ones don't have to be there when they lower the dead, but today the mother wanted to see her son before he was lowered, because Catholics believe that they need to cover them before they leave. she went over and asked to see him one last time, I began to cry and loose it, I hurt so deep for her, the love that she had for him and to finally say goodbye, was too much. she just stood there crying and trying to hold her son, the other loved ones had to take her and try to get her to get control. At that moment I hurt so bad, to even imagine of loosing one of my children..You question how you would take it? what would you do? Would you be able to go on?how would you move one with out one of your children? So this post is for all of you that read this.
Read that book that your child wants you too, stay up later to get your girls pants washed that they want to wear tomorrow, leave the dishes in the sink, and make more time for the ones that you love, because maybe tomorrow they might not be there....I know I take advantage of the thing that I have, a lesson learned today, I want my children to know that I loved them.

Idaho Falls ZOO!!!

2008-08-09T17:11:00.000-07:00

The kids I decieded to go to the Tauphas Park Zoo this week end we had a great time, Spencer was so excited that he was running around trying to make sure he didnt miss any thing. They were feeding the pengins and Spencer thought that was great. Here are some pictures that we took enjoy......

We want every one know what the gang has been up too!

2008-08-08T08:14:00.000-07:00

I have always wanted to do this, I want all my family and friends know what we have been up to and get them to join so I can see how everyone has been doing and keep in contact with each other. My sisters and I are so busy with everyday life that this is a way we can keep in touch with each other. I love all my neices and nephews and I want to watch them grow and them enjoying life, and this is a good way we could do this..so...here I go into the blog life.