A Happy Family

Suckers

2012-01-29T19:57:00.000-08:00

I made a new years resolution to learn to make suckers. I have it down really well now. Almost all of my suckers turn out. It is such a touchy recipe! It has to be perfect or the suckers taste funny. If you ever want to try to make them I recommend having someone show you first. Now I am collecting molds for the different holidays and different flavors.

Jewelery Class

2012-01-29T19:52:00.000-08:00

You can't see the pattern but it is lacy flowers. I don't have a very good camera.

I signed up to take a jewelry class this semester and thought it would be a beading class. Boy was I wrong! It is a metal working class! You solder silver rings and hammer stuff into then size you want. The first day she gave is a silver piece of wire and taught us to make a beautiful printed ring. I am so excited! I am going to make bangle bracelets next and an opal ring.

Funny Pictures

2012-01-29T19:47:00.000-08:00

Just having fun with the camera.

Doughnuts

2012-01-29T19:37:00.000-08:00

Andy got me a mini doughnut maker for Christmas. We have had a lot of fun with it.

Christmas

2012-01-01T16:43:00.000-08:00

Thank you to The Chris Redford family. We love the jeep! The kids came home to it after we came home from Mom's. It was like Christmas all over again.

Daniel had a blast driving it back and forth in the living room after all the other kids went to bed.

Daniel with his new laptop. Thank you Grandma Copping. He plays with it everyday.

Daniel getting a car someone from our church secret Santa ed us.

Tanner being silly with a box.

Tanner's primary teacher gave him a Book of Mormon with his name on it. He loved it and took it to church with him.

Daniel with a saxophone we got him. It is a real trainer instrument. He loves is so much he takes it to bed with him often.

Tanner opening a family game. Thank you Chris Redford family.

Elwyn getting an animated dog someone secret Santa ed us.

Sorry there are not more pictures but our camera was acting funny. Everyone had a wonderful time playing with cousins and opening presents. Thank you to everyone who helped to make our Christmas something wonderful. A special thanks to Aunt Becky and Uncle Charlie for the Wii. We use it every day. Sometimes all day....Just kidding. But we do love it.

School Performance

2012-01-01T15:47:00.000-08:00

Elwyn is in the front in purple PLs looking down.

Tanner is in the front in blue PJs.

This year the school did the Polar Express. All the kids were really excited to go to school in their PJs. They all sang really well and Elwyn spent the next few days singing around the house.

New Sunday Clothes

2011-12-18T18:29:00.000-08:00

Thank you to Grandma Copping for the suit. It was a hand me down from Tanner so the shirt was too small in the neck so he wore a vest instead of a tie.

Thank you to Grandma Nelson for the shirt, tie, and sweater. They are wonderful.

Thank you to Grandma for the dress.

What would we do without Grandmas! We love you all.

Tanner is 7!

2011-12-18T18:21:00.000-08:00

Daniel loves cupcakes.

I got two coupons for free cakes. So Tanner got to pick out two cakes at Bashes. He picked a Santa cake and a Frosty the Snowman cake.

Happy Birthday!

It was funny having 6 girls and only 3 boys.

Tanner wanted pizza and salad for his birthday. How funny is that? (The salad part). he wanted to play hang man for the game so played hangman with all his favorite things. We are so great full for everyone who came.

So Tired

2011-12-15T18:38:00.000-08:00

This is what happens when the baby doesn't have a nap. He falls asleep during family movie time. Yes that is a popcorn ball made by my Grandma Redford. The best popcorn balls ever.

YeeHa

2011-12-15T18:36:00.000-08:00

Best friends.

Tanner loves to play with his brother.

That is Daniel's camera smile.

Santa

2011-12-15T18:23:00.000-08:00

All the primary kids sang a little program.

Elwyn was very excited to see Santa.

Even Tanner was excited.

We had to peel Daniel away from Santa. He wouldn't stop talking to him.

I want to sing too. Plus I am the cutest boy ever.

We went to a ward Christmas party. The kids did a little program with a little nativity scene. They did something a little different this year. Instead of a dinner they had a breakfast. It went really well. They had this marvelous buttermilk syrup. I made it for my family this morning and everyone loved it. Then the kids got to see Santa. Daniel kept cutting in line to see him. Then when he got to sit on his lap he wouldn't stop talking to him. It was really fun.

Halloween 2011

2011-10-31T21:34:00.000-07:00

Daniel as Spider Man

Tanner wanted to be a ghost so I cute a hole in a sheet and lined the opening with elastic. I worked better than I thought it would.

A gram-cracker house Tanner made at school.

Elwyn wanted to be a fairy. Here she is a blue fairy.

Here she is a pink fairy for school.

I drew butterflies on her face and put little flower clips in her braids.

These are the pumpkins we carved for Family Home Evening. Elwyn's is on the left. In the middle is Daniels, and on the right is Tanners.

We had so much fun trick or treating, Andy took the night off so he came along on his crutches. What a great Dad! The children got a ridiculous amount of candy. So much fun.

Toothless

2011-10-28T15:24:00.000-07:00

Tanner lost his two front teeth! He is very proud.

Pritty Curls

2011-10-28T15:23:00.000-07:00

I was feeling creative this Sunday and decided to curl Elwyn's hair for the Primary Program this year. I think they turned out great considering I had no hairspray.

Fair 2011

2011-10-28T15:19:00.000-07:00

At the fair this year there was this big parade through town. I forgot my camera but Daniel loved the bands. He would get up and dance when ever one went by. He was mesmerized by the dancers too. Elwyn and Tanner were very intent on gathering as must candy as they could. We came home with so much, it was as if we had gone trick or treating. Then at the fair we saw all the animals. Putting your animals in the fair is really big out here in Thatcher. There were turkeys, roosters, chickens, pigeons, goats, pigs, cows, sheep. I cannot remember the rest. We were looking at the pigs and most of them were asleep except one. Daniel put his hand through the fence and the pig was snorting and licking his hand. Then Daniel would snort back and laugh. We were all laughing so hard. It was the cutest thing you ever saw! The we saw one of the bands perform and Daniel would get out and dance. A few people snapped pictures of him he was so cute. Tanner's and Elwyn's class projects were both chosen to be put on display. Tanner had a Humpty Dumpty. I am not sure what Elwyn's was. There were entrances for everything from Legos to peoples collections to quilts and pies. I did not know they allowed so many entries. I think we will put some things in the fair next year.

First Day of School

2011-08-09T10:51:00.000-07:00

Thumbs up ready to go.

Tanner was excited to be a big brother and show his little sister around.

Elwyn was so excited to start school that she almost forgot to hug her Mom goodbye. We met her teacher yesterday she was very nice. Four of the girls in her primary class are also in her kinder-garden class. Mommy is excited to start school on the 22nd. I don't know what we are going to do for two weeks though. It is almost like having time off work.

Grandma Copping

2011-08-09T10:42:00.000-07:00

Elwyn and Grandma Copping snuggling with Fluffy.

Elwyn and Tanner made this sign for when Grandma got off the plane.

Grandma reading everyone a bed time story.

Daniel doesn't like to be read to very much so it is very special that he sat with Grandma for a whole book.

Andy mother was able to come and see us for a few days. Tanner and Elwyn both remembered her from when we see her on her blog. Daniel was shy of course. She bought the kids presents and school clothes and supplies. We were just happy to be together and have the children get to know her better. Daniel warmed up really quickly and all the kids had fun playing and singing with their Grandma. Cute story: We took Grandma to the airport and when she went to check in we stayed behind so we could see her off. All the sudden Elwyn burst into tears. Real tears. I ask her what is wrong and she cries, "I didn't get a goodbye kiss!" I reassured her that Grandma was coming right back after she gets ticket and she stopped crying, but it was so cute.

Russell Returns

2011-08-09T10:19:00.000-07:00

Me hugging my brother.

Mom and Russell

There he is!

Dad, Mom with Elwyn, Grandpa and Grandma Nelson, then Baby Daniel in front.

Isn't he handsome.

Ashley, Tanner, Easton, Melanie, RaeAnn with Taylor, Sterling with Mason, Andy, Elwyn in front.

My brother went on a mission to Russia. We were all able to get him off the plane at the air port.. Tanner remembered him but Elwyn was a little shy. We are so glad to have him back.

Elwyn's 5th Birthday

2011-07-23T20:18:00.000-07:00

Elwyn getting a giant coloring book. She didn't get a single toy, it was all school clothes....

But the kitten she got made up for no toys.

Baby Daniel playing pin the crown on the princess.

All the girls decorating crowns.

Elwyn playing pin the crown on the princess.

Baby Daniel loved the crown he made.

Elwyn with her very pink cake.

Above are all the girls that came. The five older girls are my cousins that were in town. In the far right corner is my sister RaeAnn with Daniel. Pictured in the left corner in the front is my friend Melinda's three daughters. (We love You!) My cousins were all good sports making poster board crowns and playing pin the crown on the princess. If you notice the pink skirts the little ones are wearing, I made those. I got the fabric at a yard sale. Isn't that fabulous. Below from left to right is My Aunts Charleen, Coleen, then Grandma Nelson. Grandma Redford is in the middle in the rocking chair. Then my Mom on the floor and my Dad next to her. Baby Mason is playing on the floor. Thank you everyone that came and helped out. It would not have as great of a party with out you.

Fireman, cowboy, super hero, baby

2011-07-17T11:13:00.000-07:00

Need I say more? I didn't dress him up like this. He came out of Elwyn's room and started "riding" around the house.

Where's The Baby?

2011-07-17T11:08:00.000-07:00

The other day I was looking for Baby Daniel and I went into my bathroom. He was in the cabinet calling "wheres the baby" each time I would say his name. So I got down in front of the cabinet and said " Where's my baby?" and he thrust the door open and yelled "Here I am!" It was too funny.

I like corn.

I can play the computer like Daddy.

Elwyn drew a picture on the etch a sketch and asked to put it on the blog.

Tanner has gotten really good at building with his legos. This is a Star Wars ship he built.

Bangel Bracelet

2011-06-23T16:14:00.000-07:00

It is so nice that Baby Daniel is old enough now that I can get out my beads with out constantly telling him "no no don't touch." I made these bracelets out of seed beads and faceted rondelles. Mom loved them so much that she ordered a few from me too. You start with the peyote stitch to make the inside band. Then you lace around the rondelles holding them in the center.

Mommy Playing With the New Camera

2011-06-22T22:20:00.000-07:00

I got a new digital camera at a yard sale. Which means I can blog again. So exciting! We are now settled in Thatcher. Summer break has started. On Wednesdays Andy takes the kids to the pool. Thursday is library day. Friday is movie day. A Lot of fun, free stuff to do this summer. Andy's job is going really well too.

Who Needs Pants?

2011-01-16T11:28:00.000-08:00

Baby Daniel is going through a "I take off my pants every chance I get faze" It's kind of funny except when he starts crying at night because he's cold.

Andy Graduates/Christmas

2011-01-16T11:16:00.000-08:00

Andy graduated from CODA training academy. He now lives in Safford. We will be moving up there hopefully in May. That made Christmas a little difficult because he can only visit Wednesday morning to Friday night. So we had a family Christmas with Andy on Thursday then Santa came on Saturday. The children loved it. Tanner got an electronic hamster with an air plain accessory and a jacket. Elwyn got a Preciouse Places Castle with the princesses and a dress. Daniel got a slide and two pairs of shoes. It was a great Christmas. More than we expected. My Mom got me a pack of socks which was good because I really needed them. I am sorry I don't have very many pictures. I recorded most of it with my video camera and I cannot get it onto the computer.

Halloween

2010-10-27T21:02:00.000-07:00

I made Tanner's costume. He is a frog if you can't tell. Elwyn is a pink cat and Daniel is a bee. We went to your wards trunk or treat. The kids loved it.

Newest Family Member

2010-10-17T10:31:00.000-07:00

We got a little kitten for the children. And Andy really really wanted one. So when we found a mouse in the bathroom I gave in and we got this new little boy.

Train

2010-10-17T10:25:00.000-07:00

I just thought this was a fun picture.

First day of school

2010-10-17T10:19:00.000-07:00

Tanner was so ready to go to school. He just ran strait on to the bus with out a single tear. I was ready for him to go to. He loves to come home and do his homework too. He has been really into drawing lately.

Camping

2010-10-17T10:14:00.000-07:00

Camping this year was rather miserable. It rained so hard every day that we couldn't get a fire started and our tent started leaking. The kids were wet and cold the whole time. All we could do was huddle under the canopy. Finally when Daniel was sick we went home early. Next time we need to go earlier in the year.

Koda

2010-10-17T10:04:00.000-07:00

I was yard sling witn my sister and my visiting teacher decided to just give me her giant electronic dinosaur. It roars, blinks, wags it's tail, shakes it's head, and plays music. The kids love it.

Independence Day

2010-07-24T21:36:00.000-07:00

In the morning our ward had a bike parade where the children were able to decorate their bikes and parade around the church. Then in Green Valley there is always a fireworks show on one of the golf courses. We had a picnic on the grass by a small lake. Tanner and Elwyn loved playing is the grass. Baby Daniel kept trying to wander away so Grandpa took him on a few walks and he sat in my lap for the fire works.

Baby in Boots

2010-07-24T21:13:00.000-07:00

Baby Daniel has discovered that he can walk in Elwyn's boots. Every chance he gets he puts them together and gets my attention so I can help him put them on. Then he marches around the house like he is the king of the house.

Gila Valley Temple

2010-05-06T15:20:00.000-07:00

We went to the Gila Valley Temple open house. Daniel loved toddling around. Elwyn loved all the crystal chandeliers and Tanner was very interested is everything.

Look What I Made!

2010-04-13T19:47:00.000-07:00

Elwyn made the block tower. She wouldn't let anyone nock it down until I took a picture. Andy made the stuffed mushroom. He was very proud and the kids ate it so that means it was more that good.

Easter

2010-04-13T19:39:00.000-07:00

I made Elwyn the blue dress. It shimmers a little and has white butterflies. Tanner got a rubber frog and Elwyn got a pink caterpillar, Daniel got hugs and kisses and had a blast chasing Easter eggs around. He walks confidently now. He loves to empty cabinets and drawers. Andy had to put child locks on everything.

Cute Pictures

2010-04-13T19:21:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to share these.

Day with Daddy

2010-04-13T19:09:00.000-07:00

Andy took Elwyn and Tanner out for the day. They went to the play place at the mall. The kids had a blast and Mom had a great break at home with Daniel.

2010-03-02T10:40:00.000-08:00

Tanner has started karate. He is really excited to go to school in the fall too.

I thought you would all like the update.

One Year Old

2010-03-02T10:34:00.000-08:00

We had a small dinner with my family. Daniel loved his cake but did not like the ice cream. I think it was too cold. He is walking along the walls and furniture now. When we put him down in the middle of the floor he will stand up for about a minute. He is now on milk instead of formula and we are working on taking him off the bottle.

Hair Cut

2010-03-02T09:32:00.000-08:00

Andy decided to start cutting the boys hair buy himself. We call Baby Daniel "Peaches" now because he's round and fuzzy.

We love Daddy

2010-01-03T12:20:00.000-08:00

Every one cuddle with Daddy.

Baby Cuteness

2009-12-31T21:11:00.000-08:00

Daniel eating his carrots. Believe it or not he is acctually not really liking them. He has now found that the cabinets in the kitchen open and their are things he can get at. Here he is under the sink getting out all my food storage. He stands up to things now and walks with his walker. He has two teeth all the way in and four more coming out at the top. He is our chubby little cherub.

Christmas

2009-12-25T20:46:00.001-08:00

Baby Daniel's Christmas present was a stand up table. He loved it. We also gave him the big dinosaur from Grandma Copping. He really liked the dinosaur's big eyes. He was mezmorized.
Elwyn playing with her little ponies from Mommy. She also got a pony baby doll from Grandma Copping that was the hit of Christmas eve. Her 3 ft care bear was the favorite though, thank you Aunt RaeAnn.
Elwyn getting her little pets out of her stocking. Tanner and Daddy opening Tanner's presents. He was so excited for his action figures and his RC car.

Elwyn and Tanner doing their parts for the Christmas program. Tanner got to be a wise man and Elwyn got to be Mary. We all went to my Mom's house on Christmas Eve acted out the Christmas program. Baby Daniel had to spend the evening in the baby walker. He wasn't to sad about it when Mom shared her dessert.

Undivided Attention

2009-11-14T15:49:00.000-08:00

Elwyn and Tanner are watching the cats eat Tuna on the front porch. They were so cute they had to sit perfectly still and wait.

Daniel watching Baby Einstien. I love it because it keeps him in one place while I can rest for 20 minuets.

Halloween

2009-11-01T16:11:00.000-08:00

Here are the kids carving pumpkins.

Then we went to the church trunk or treat. Tanner was a pirate, Elwyn was a princess, and Daniel was a chicken. We played games and had a lot of fun.

Then for Halloween we went to my Mom's house for dinner and went trick or treating. Tanner decided to the a vampire and Elwyn was a princess again.

Daddy dog pile

2009-10-26T11:14:00.000-07:00

All the kids decided Daddy need some love.

So Tired

2009-10-26T11:09:00.000-07:00

The kids have been sick lately. As I was putting Elwyn down to bed Baby Daniel fell asleep in the living room. He is crawling like a pro now. He is trying to stand up to things but has had very little success.

Dinner Time

2009-10-02T08:47:00.000-07:00

Elwyn is being a big helper by feeding Baby Daniel.

Monkey

2009-09-16T09:01:00.000-07:00

Elwyn and her friends were having fun climbing trees. Elwyn was fearless. I made them a rope swing too.

Baby Talents

2009-09-15T12:46:00.000-07:00

Look I can hold my own bottle!

Cute updates

2009-09-08T16:37:00.000-07:00

Daniel is loving on his glow worm.
Here he is pushing the buttons to turn on the lights and music toy.
Tanner doesn't want to get up for school.

Tanner is pretending to be baby Daniel.

Leapfog Learning Time

2009-09-08T16:11:00.000-07:00

I got an age 4+ leap frog note book for Tanner at a yard sale. I was folding laundry and realized that my children were being way to quiet. I came to find them and they were both playing with their leap frog note books.

Almost Up and Going

2009-08-21T10:16:00.000-07:00

Daniel is getting closer to crawling every day. He can get up onto his hands and toes. He scoots around the living room. I think he's getting teeth too. As you can tell, he is drooling like crazy.

3 Years

2009-08-02T07:37:00.001-07:00

Elwyn turns three on Friday. This is a picture of her after she is ready for church and has gotten into my jewlery box. She is working very hard at potty training. I a hoping to put her is pre school at the end of August. It is very hot here 105 on average, but not it cools off at night so it is only to hot to move at around 3:00. Therefore nothing much has been going here. We hurry and get everything done before 12:00. Then we all sleep the heat away. It makes for a few late nights but that is how we beat the heat. Hope all of you are haveing a great summer.

Baby Update

2009-07-20T20:16:00.000-07:00

Five months old. Here he is taking his afternoon nap. Too Hot. He rolls around now. We are starting him on cereal, but he was more interested in chewing on the table.

New Blog!

2009-07-11T14:40:00.000-07:00

Hey family. I finally did it. I have another post displaying my Lego creations. Check it out at http://amtlego.blogspot.com . Love y'all.

4 Months Old

2009-06-24T11:13:00.000-07:00

Daniel is 4 months old! He has already doubled his birth weight and then some.

Baby Blessing

2009-06-24T11:02:00.000-07:00

Most of Andy's family were able to come down for Daniel's blessing. It was great to be able to see everyone again. We had a geat time going out to eat, makeing braclets, opening presents, and being together. Andy did wonderful blessing our baby. I am so proud of the man he has become.

Happy Children

2009-05-21T07:54:00.000-07:00

I just loved these pictures and wanted to share them.

Chubbs

2009-05-13T15:14:00.001-07:00

He is so chubby. I think it's funny. My first big baby. He's like an over sized cabbage patch doll.

Sooo Tired

2009-05-13T15:00:00.000-07:00

We have been rewarding the kids with a movie at the end of the day if they eat their dinner and clean their rooms. I guess it was too much for Elwyn one day. We didn't even relize she was asleep until she fell over onto Andy.

Who's Bigger?

2009-05-02T14:31:00.000-07:00

What do you think? LOL:D

10 pounds lighter

2009-04-28T16:54:00.000-07:00

I am 10 pounds lighter than my pre-pregnecy weight. Where did it all go? Into my 14 pounds, 2 month old baby. I know he's huge. The doctors say he is in perfect health. He has started smiling and cooing at everyone.

Yes I cut my hair, that's not included in the 10 pounds though.

Two Months

2009-04-23T11:05:00.000-07:00

Baby Daniel is 2 months old. His favorite things are Mama, Mama's milk, his Baby Einstin playpen and his sister Elwyn. Elwyn sings to him and rocks his bed and put in his passy when he wants it. He is the biggest baby I have had yet.

Fair Prizes

2009-04-23T10:27:00.000-07:00

The fair was in town so Andy and I went there on a date. We had been saveing to go and we went on braclet night. So we only had to pay for Andy to go on rides. It was too much fun. We rode rides until we both felt sick, which was almost all of them. Then we still have 63 tickets left so we played games. I won Elwyn a Care Bear and Andy won Tanner a monkey. Daniel got the consolation prize, a purple seal. Then we had shared a fried twinkie, sniekers bar and oreos. They were definatly not worthy loseing the two years from your life or the $10 for 3 treats.

New Pet

2009-04-23T10:22:00.000-07:00

This is our new turtle. Andy rescued it from a swimming pool. The kids love it.

Easter

2009-04-14T19:43:00.000-07:00

Elwyn got this beautiful pink dress from her Grandma Redford. The Easter bummer brought her a pink ball with this gell and glitter in it so it swirls around. It is her magic ball.

Tanner in his new Easter clothes. Her is really into power ranger these days so he got a power ranger that comes with this motercycle that changes into a shark, skate board, and lots of other things.

Daniel is 6 weeks old and 12lbs now. He is so chunky.

One Month Old

2009-03-26T11:29:00.000-07:00

Daniel is one month old and doing great. He is 10lbs now. His hair is a light brown after it is washed and I think his eyes are starting to turn blue. His skin is getting fairer and fairer, like Elwyn. During the day, after he eats, he loves to look around and watch his brother and sister play. Then after about an hour of that he loves to be rocked to sleep. I sometimes let him put himself to sleep, but he doesn't like that very much. He nurses like a pro, and eats every two or three hours. He isn't even close to sleeping through the night yet, but he goes back to sleep right after he nurses so it really isn't so bad. Elwyn loves to sing to him. She has taken it upon herself to put his passy in his mouth when ever he crys. She also will through away the daipers for me. She is a big helper.

He loves his yellow blanket. I think it is because it is heavyer that the other blankets. He loves his bath. He layes there and coos and grunts.

Daniel David Lash

2009-03-01T19:05:00.000-08:00

Here is our new baby. He is 8 1/2 pounds and is doing great. He looks a lot like Tanner. He is named after my father (Daniel) and grandfather, and after Andy's step-father (David). We call him Baby Daniel.

Baby News

2009-02-17T14:04:00.000-08:00

I am dialated to a two! So that means the doctor is going to induce me Wednesday, Feduary 25 at 5:30 in the morning. So by that afternoon we should have our baby. We will let you know if anything else happens.

Baby News

2009-02-10T20:09:00.000-08:00

I thought you would like to know that I am 36 weeks and I gain a week every Saturday. I am dialated to a 1 but barely effaced. So the baby is out of the danger zone and we are just waiting for delivery. We are not asking for anything, but if you felt like you wanted to send us something we could use Walmart cards, for diapers and other baby things.

Funny Faces

2009-02-10T19:51:00.001-08:00

What more can I say?

Christmas

2009-02-10T14:16:00.000-08:00

Elwyn with Santa at our ward party. She wasn't to sure it she liked him or not, but she didn't cry. She just looked at him with big eyes. Afterwards she would not stop talking about Santa.

Tanner couldn't wait to see Santa. He sat on his lap and talked and talked.(He has a hard time talking to anyone except Moma.) The great part was Brother Thompson let him tell him al about his day and toys and everything. It was really special to Tanner.

Tanner in his Christmas suit.

Elwyn in her Christmas dress and cloak.

We had a wonderful Christmas with my parents. Elwyn loves all her babies and her little pets. Tanner was very excited about the action figures and hulk gloves. They are the favorite of every kid who comes over. Sorry about no videos, I have tried everything to make them work.

Andy Graduates

2009-02-10T09:04:00.000-08:00

Andy graduated from the fire academy in December. Now all we have to do is find a station that is hiring. They did a demonstration where they fight this fire called the Dragon. You'll have to ask Andy how hot it is. What they did was walk to the fire and back with hoses. I tried to download a video on Andy doing it but I can figure out how, sorry.

The dragon.

Andy and I after the demonstration.

Andy's class. It is a terrable photo sorry but that is all I have.

Christmas Blessings

2008-11-11T07:51:00.000-08:00

It is amazing how Heavenly Father can show you he loves you by doing little things like helping find Christmas presents for my children. So here is what happened to me: We have almost no money for Christmas and I had been wondering how we were going to get my kids gifts this year. Tanner is really into super hearos like batman and superman. Elwyn is really into playing pretend so I wanted to get her these little Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Poop figures. As a side note my sister wanted to get her daughter doll house furniture. Well I went yard saleing and the first place I went to had this 45 gallon storage bin full of ramdom toys. I really didn't want to dig through it so I left. Well the spirit told me to go back. Sad to say I ignored it all morning untill I was done yard saleing. By then I couldn't ignore it anymore so I went back. The spirt said to look into the bin. So for 30 minuets I knelt on the cold conceat with my big pregnant belly and dig. You'll never guess what I found. All the super heros I wanted to get Tanner, the Mickey mouse and Winnie the Pooh set I wanted for Elwyn. All the doll furniture for my sister. While I was digging I put together all the toys set that were in pieces in the bin. So the lady let me fill up a whole bag for $2.00!

But I am not done yet. The lady next door to this yard sale was also haveing a yard sale and she was so impressed with how good Elwyn was (I had to take her with my) That she gave here this littlest pet shop cat for free and she said I could pick any little pet shop figure I wanted the 25cents. So I got a few. I went home and told my mom this experience and she told me that my Aunt was giveing her a littlest pet shop house and That Elwyn culd have it for Christmas. (I went back and got more little pets).

So I was able to get everything I wanted for my children for Christmas for less the $5.00a all because I listened to the spirit and went back. It is so good to know that Heavenly Father loves my little family enough to help us with something as small as toys for Christmas.

Happy Halloween

2008-11-06T08:50:00.000-08:00

Tanner and Elwyn were so excited for Halloween. Elwyn wanted to be super girl and
Tanner was a bat.

Haveing fun carving pumpkins with Daddy.

Elwyn was too cute at each door she would say "tiek o teet"(trick or treat) than when they gave her candy she said "appy alloeen"(Happy Halloween). Tanner was great he stayed with the group, waited his turn, and said thank you at every door with out being promted.

It's a Boy

2008-10-16T16:37:00.000-07:00

Our next will be a boy, due in March. It has been 4 years since we had a boy so any clothes donations would be great.

Diapers and Back packs

2008-09-05T19:04:00.000-07:00

We do school time at home with Tanner. We are getting him ready to go to school this next August. So I loves struting around the house wearing his school bag.

Elwyn is trying to daiper her kittys. When I asked her why she was puting medicine on their bottoms (The container was sealed) she said " Kitty have scratchies". Which means the kitties have mosquito bites.

New Baby

2008-08-20T18:43:00.001-07:00

This is the 4 month old baby we watch three days a week. His name is Kellen and he is the most low key baby I have ever met. He only fusses when he is hungery or poopy. When he wants to sleep he just rolls over a goes to sleep where he is and he doesn't like to be held so he plays in the play pen while Elwyn fans over him.

Elwyn Turns Two

2008-08-20T18:18:00.000-07:00

This is Elwyn tying out her new shoes dress up shoes from Daddy. She loved having all her friends and family over. They played outside and had hot dogs and french fries, Elwyn's two favorite foods. Thank you to everyone who came and thank you to Grandma Copping for sending her a gift card. We were not able to afford to buy anything so I made Elwyn a doll. Then we got Grandma Copping's gift card in the mail so I was able to get her some things she really needed and some magic baby doll bottles for her to play with. She loves her dress up stuff and changes her accessories at least once a day. And she loves her new baby . She feeds it when ever I feed our new baby Kellen.Almost all the kids that came from the back left: Mac, Tanner, Caleb, Joseph, Easton, Cody, (round the corner and to the front) Melanie, Zack and Alexis. I am sorry there are only pictures but for some reason my computer wont let me down load the video.

International Wild Life Museum

2008-07-30T13:19:00.000-07:00

Tanner, Cody, Joseph, Zack, and Elwyn.

Elwyn posing as a lion.
Tanner is glad to pose for me.
Elwyn looked behind her and got scared of the tiger. Later she got over it and pet the lion.

Elwyn riding an Aligator.
Tanner riding the aligator.
Elwyn and Zack leaning against the giant egg.
This is an elephant's tusk. It's taller than Tanner.
Elwyn, Joseph, and Cody exploring a Javalina.

We have a favorite place to go during the Summer. It is so nice because it is all in doors and very well air conditioned. This museum is all taxidermy animals that are put in real life posses. It is amazing. They also have things that kids can touch or pose with. On this trip my sister in law Allyson and her three boys came. It was too much fun.

Elwyn and Raylinn

2008-07-22T13:13:00.000-07:00

Elwyn and Raylinn play Mommy with dolls and the toy kitchen.
Elwyn and Raylinn riding back to the car after and afternoon at the zoo.
We were very happy Jenny and her family could come down to Tucson to visit. The children got along very well and is was nice to have another person to visit with.

Not a happy girl

2008-07-22T13:09:00.000-07:00

Daddy is washing her hair and she really doesn't like her new hair do.

Bubble Wrap Fun

2008-07-22T12:55:00.000-07:00

My Mom got a UPS woth this big sheet of bubble wrap. She gave it to the kids which resulted in hours of fun.

Too Cute

2008-06-15T21:46:00.000-07:00

I just had to share these with every one.

(Foster nephew) Zack and Tanner at Mcdonalds

Elwyn refusing to use a spoon.

I shouldn't be up here, but I just love the view.

I don't want to get down.

Elwyn and Daddy playing with her snacks.

Visiting Aunt Jenny

2008-06-15T21:29:00.000-07:00

Tanner loved the water fall at the pool. He had a hard time with the rest of swimming. I think it is time we put him in swim lessons.

Elwyn loved playing on the steps.

Elwyn - Raylinn- Brindly - Tanner
Tanner and Elwyn are trying to make the movie projector work when I told them to smile. Too cute.
Elwyn and Brindly are playing Mommy and Baby.

We went up to Mesa for Brindly's birthday party. Tanner had a great time haveing someone to play with who loved princesses. He watched the Little Mermaid for the first time and still asks for it at home. I don't have it but I am looking for it. They both liked the pool. They had not been in a big pool all summer. I think it is time to start swim lessons. Thank you Jenny for a good time. We look forward to seeing you in July.

Yard Sale Super Heros

2008-06-15T21:23:00.000-07:00

I got these costumes at a yard sale. Now every time Mac comes over I have super heros flying around the house all day. They play protect the princess (Elwyn) and I am the dragon. It is too much fun.

Kiddy Pool

2008-06-15T20:56:00.000-07:00

We got a blow up pool for the summer and I put it under the slide. Elwyn had so much fun and was totally fearless. She would go do front ways, backwards, head first, it was crazy. Tanner didn't like it as much because his face would get wet. But he is getting used to it little by little. The two red heads are Mac and Levi, the two boys I babysit.

RaeAnn Got Married

2008-06-05T21:24:00.000-07:00

My sister ReaAnn got married on May 17th.

She looked really beautiful in her dress and she was practicly glowing. I remember when I was young and glowy.

Tanner was lucky enough to get to pose was her for perfetional pictures. He had a lot of fun with Daddy posing for the pictures of all the decorations.

Elwyn was kind of cranky. I made her dress though.

This was our attempt at a family photo in front of the temple. It was so hot there that Elwyn would not let us take away her sippy cup on pains of makeing a scene. And Tanner was very upset that he was not allowed inside the temple to see ReaAnn.
They found some shade to recover their strength so they could go pick flowers with Daddy.

2008-06-02T21:16:00.000-07:00

I just love these two pictures of Elwyn. She is so smart! Today she said elephant and gorilla. She will be two in August but she is so small. What a joy my children are. I love walking into a room and she will yell "Mommy!" and give me a big hug even though I saw her two minets ago in the kitchen.

Tanner is such a great kid. We are working on haveing him dress himself. He does really well but gets stuck in his shirt. It is so amazing when you ask him a question and then listen to his mind work as you get a more detailed answer than you thought possible.

Loosing the Baby

2008-05-31T16:26:00.000-07:00

It was devistating to lose our baby. After all we went through with the suprize pregancy and IUD dangers. We were just int the clear when I went in for a check up and learned the baby's heart was no longer beating. Cheryl was so kind to arrange with my husband to get me flowers. He is so clever. Instead of getting me flowers that would fade he got me rose bushes and bouganveillas. Now I have the beginings of a flower garden. It was the perfect gift because it gave me something to take care of. I also started to scrapbook, but if you want to see it you have to come to our house. That helped me remember my blessings and happy times. But what hepled the most was going to visit my sister in law Jenny. Her husband (on my request) was able to show me what Spinal Bifida is (that was the reason for the baby's passing away). I had never even heard of that and it helped me see that loosing the baby now was better than having it be born with that. Thank you everyone for your support and prayers. And thank you to my Mom for helping take care of me, what would I do without you.