VICTORY!!!!!!

Decided to take the kids out fishing before school started. In about an hour we had 21 fish, all keepers. One of the greatest fishing days I've ever experienced. Casey and I didn't have time to fish because we were either netting fish or bating hooks. We literally ran from pole to pole. We could have stayed all day.

General Conference Weekend

We woke up to a bunch of snow on Sunday and it snowed all day long. Felt a lot like January.

Church Bulletin

I went to church after the BYU vs Florida State game and the couple who is in charge of our bulletin had to rub it in a little bit. This is what they handed me to give the Bishop for approval.

First day of school

here is kylee kelby kori whitney and walker in their first day of school outfits.

Summer Flashback.

We didn't blog all summer long. Trying to catch up now. Here are a few pix from our summer blur.

More Summer

Here is more summer

Spring Break

This year for spring Break we went to St. George, Utah. Most of the time was spent in the pool enjoying the 80 degree days. We extended an extra day because we had such a good time.

We visited Brigham Young's winter home while we were there and Walker wanted to know why the tour guide kept talking about the football team.

St. George Temple - A place on earth that binds us forever

Kori's Birthday

Kori turned 12 this year, can't believe she is in young women's. Our kids don't like the traditional birthday cake. This year Kori wanted the layered brownies for her cake. Tasted like Christmas.

Happy Birthday Kelb!!!

What a crazy week for a birthday. Kelby was a little concerned last night that she wasn't going to get to celebrate her birthday today. We are in the middle of District Basketball Tournament and they have to cheer and dance in two games today and this evening. So we SURPRISED her this morning with a Breakfast party. Several of her friends showed up very early to party with Kelb on her special day. She stayed all night at Hayley's last night, which made it very convenient for us to get things set up. Thanks Stacy for letting her stay. Anyway, we had a great time. Kelby has been telling me for months that she wanted chocolate muffins from Costco for her Birthday Cake. So it worked out perfect. She had her Birthday Cake for breakfast. We also had a star-studded performance by Demi Levato (aka Addy Bedke) She threatened me if we took pictures so you'll just have to take our word on it that it was AMAZING!!! What a funny girl.
It was a very fun morning. It's hard to believe that 15 years ago today, little Kelby came into the world with her perfectly shaped head. She was so beautiful. She's still little and even more beautiful. We love you Kelby. Happy Birthday!

Kylee Poem

“Where I’m From”

I am from sheet music,
from Fur Elise and rock-and-roll
I am from the dusty closet shelves.
(Musky, sparkling; smells like old shoes.)
I am from the gerber daisy,
the fur tree
whose branches brush and bloom with
Pinecones.
I’m from popcorn and blue eyes,
from Raymond and Odean.
I’m from the jokesters of life
And the chatters for hours,
From it won’t hurt when you’re married.
I’m from He whom died for me
With a chance to live with my Father again.
I’m from Nampa and Priscilla’s branch,
funeral potatoes and strawberry jell-o.
From the thumb my grandpa lost roping,
the long, shaggy hair of my cousin.
In a cabinet filled with 3-ring binders
Filled with old and new faces,
Memories that fill my head
To last a lifetime and more;
I am the outcome of these memories,
The ups and downs of life,
And the wonderful adventures to face
my family that are still to come.

Dear Abby

I received this letter from my brother. This is dedicated to all my Ute friends out there.

Dear Abby

I have a problem....I have two brothers, one brother plays football for the University of Utah and the other on is sentenced to die in the electric chair. My mother died from insanity when I was three years old, my two sisters are prostitutes, one has AIDS. My father sells drugs. I recently met a girl who was released from a reformatory where she received time for smothering her illegitimate child to death. I love this girl and want to marry her. My problem is this, should I tell her about my brother who plays for the University of Utah?

Is it really acting????

Kelby and friends created this video for a BPA competition. They are going to state.

District Dance Team Competition

Kylee and Kelby had District Dance Team Competition in Twin Falls this last weekend. Their Team won all 1st and 2nd place on their routines. Kylee competed her solo as well. She won 2nd overall soloist from 5A to 1A. Both of the girls did exceptional as usual. Kelby is really enjoying her freshman year on the Dance Team and her personality is such an asset. They both are looking forward to this weekend inBoise for their Big Competition. They will be competing Saturday at Mountain View High School( hint for all those who live close)

One Hot 40 year old!

Happy Birthday Wendy!

Pics for Kerry's Brochure

Kerry wanted pictures of us for his brochure for his new funeral home. I hate pictures, that's why I always like to be behind the camera. You are all surprised I'm sure, but Dad cleans up okay. Mom's beautiful as usual. Ky wanted to make sure that everyone knew that she pushed the button on our picture.

Main Motion Christmas Show

Dec. 20,2008. This was the girl's Christmas Show. They all did a great job. Walker was supposed to do his gymnastics, but chickened out last minute. Above is Whit and her cousin Tiare. As you can tell. They both are blessed with ATTITUDE!!! Then there is Kori, Kelby and Kylee. We are very fortunate to be at such a great studio.

Christmas Day

More pics of the family. Kelby and Grandpa had a nice nap.

More Christmas Morning

Everyone had a great morning. Even Brigham had presents. You have a glimpse of the doll houses. We made three of them, for Kelby, Kori and Whit. They were huge! 4x4x2. They were a huge hit. The girls have not stopped playing with them. And of course, Kylee could not have been happier with her guitar. She thinks she's Taylor Swift. Well, we think she is too.

Christmas Morning

AAAHHH!!! Christmas morning. There's nothing like it. Kelb is going to love the shot of her fanny but I just love Kori's face. It was a great day.