Dumont Trip

We were so excited when we recieved our taxes, because it meant a vacation was in store. I have not been away from Casen since he was born and I could not wait to get a break from the kids. I begged my mom Ha ha to pretty please watch the kids. I think that she was scared but she decided that she would. We packed up and decided to go to Dumont to ride the 4 wheelers. I am not that excited about riding 4 wheelers but if it meant a break I was all there. We had fun! There were so many people and lots of noise(even at night). I did not get the sleep that I wanted, but the time away was well worth it. I can not believe the amount of money that some people put into this hobby. There were some bikes that had over 150,000 put into them just so they could go fast up a dirt hill. If I could just get my hands on 2 of those bikes, I could finally own a home. Overall fun little 2 day vacation. On our way home it was snowing up baker grade and even had snowed a lot in the gorge near St. George, you dont see that very often.

Jeron's Baptism

Jeron with Grandpa Jim and Grandma Peggy
Grandpa Harris

Grandma Harris

After the Big Dunk- He got a bank, CTR ring, a set of scriptures and a tie pin

I want to mention that Grandpa Richard Baptized him, and Grandpa Jim confirmed him. I am going to have to add more picture later of my dad and of the family. We had a really great day and Jeron was an awesome example. I am so proud that he made the decision to get baptized. Love you buddy!

Casen's Third Birthday

This is the only picture that I got of casen's face. He was so excited that he never wanted to look up at the camera.

Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue. It does not look like it took that long to make, but it sure did. All day!

Grandma Debbie Brants mom joined for us for the day to celebrate


Grandma and Grandpa Harris came as well as Grandma and Grandpa Duncan

Barney video- I never thought I would let my kids watch Barney, but I do.

Grandma Debbie's gift

Buzz Lightyear himself came from G-pa and G-ma Duncan

We had so much fun, we celebrated 2 days early so that Brant could be here for the celebration. We had Toy story as the theme. Thanks everyone who came to help us celebrate this handsome loveable red heads birthday. I love you Casen!

Another year has come and gone and now I am 32. I feel young still so this is a plus. I love that I get to have Casens birthday so close to mine (Tomorrow) so that I can feel the birthday spirit. I remember growing up my mom was awesome with our birthdays, making our birthday cakes and throwing birthday bashes. I wish that I could be a kid again, but now I get to have fun with my kids birthday following my moms example. Thanks mom for making our childhood so memorable! I love you!

"Big Brothers Big Sisters"

I just love Big Brothers Big Sisters. I can honestly say that they have saved my life. I feel like a single mom, in that I am always taking care of my kids with no help from brant, because he is always at work in other states besides this one. It is very often that I am home for days at a time. I love that my kids have someone who is able to take them to a fun activity or event. The kids are always excited to see their big, as well as I to have a little break! This is Tracie, Maggies "Big Sister". Tracie grew up in California as an only child, she is going to Dixie State, and is about to graduate with a masters in Technical Writing! I believe that her main goal for volunteering is so that she can get used to having children around her for when she wants to start a family for herself.

This is Dan, Jeron's "Big". Dan is from Colorado City(Coinsidence Huh)! He is one of the most awesome people who I have met. He cares for Jeron so much. So far in their match of one month, he has takin Jeron all over the place. They have gone on an Airplane ride, Laser Mania, Jumping Jacks, Many hikes, and much much more. Dan also took Jeron to the Doctor when I was not able to afford to take him, because of no Medical insurance. Jeron is so Happy that Dan is his big. He has been a real blessing to our Family!

This Is Mack- Damiens "Big" Mack has been in Damiens life for a little over a month now. Mack is a returned missionary. He has been a great example to Damien and has taught him many things so far. They love to play computer games and do science experiments together. Mack is awesome, we are glad that he is damiens life to share happy memories together.

I want to tell everyone out their, If you have some time to spare for a child who you could mentor and be their Friend. Volunteer for Bi Brothers Big Sisters. What great blessing you will get and be able to brighten a child life with yours.

Thanks Dan, Tracie, and Mack- You are all awesome!!!

Somebody loves me!

Jeron stayed home from school today with strep throat. I came in the room to find Casen giving his brother a hug to help him feel better. Nothing better than to brothers showing how much they love each other. Hope you get better buddy!

Birthday Boy!

I really wanted to start this year out right and make this year my year for blogging. I am a little late for this post but I hope that there will be more to come. Damien Turned 11 years old this year. Man I can not believe that how fast time flys. Damien loves to play video games, build lego sets, his favorite is Halo. I remember him being this 9 lb beautiful red head baby boy, and now he is growing up so fast. I love you so much Buddy!

Going on a jet plane was so fantastic. My mom, Jim and Grandma and Grandpa Harris along with another couple and uncle Rick flew from st george airport to Newport for my cousin Julies wedding. When we got to the Airport in St george to take off the crew at the jet center whom I have known from working at the airport told me that our plane had already landed and that they were just fueling on the other side and should be ready for us to board shortly. That was before Grandma had told me that uncle rick had justleft Las Vegas. I did not put two and two together. We were just suprised that they were already here. When we set out to go to the plane the pilots met us took our baggage, we got into the airplane and were wondering where uncle rick was. Before we new it we had figured out that we were on the wrong plane. To bad because it was headed to the Bahamas. Really fun story but of course it is hard to get all the details they way it all panned out. Reguardless we had a blast and I have figured out that there is no other way to travel. I guess I wont be going Anywhere cause I can not afford it.

Grandpa what a face.

Mom enjoying the flight. A 8 hour trip in only 1 hour by plane. YEE Ha!

Damien at Pine Wood Derby

We had somuch fun going to the pine wood derby. Damiens car didnt make first but we definetly know some good tricks for next year.

Damiens car is the yellow one on the end.

Daddy's Hot (truck) Bye Bye!

So this is Casen with Daddy and his Hot. Yes all you may ask Hot? That is casen's way of saying truck. Everywhere we go and we see any semi truck, Casen says daddy hot Bye Bye. The cutest words out of him so far. He loves his daddy so much and cant wait to see him when he comes home.

Happy 10th Birthday Damien

Damien turns 10 today. I love this kid! From the time he was little i would always tickle his legs back and arms to help him fall asleep, I love now that he is older that he will still come up to me and ask me if i can tickle his back right before bed. Damien is so smart and he has a desire to learn about science and history, loves magic and loves to play on the computer and any game system that he has access to. He is in fourth grade this year and finally has a male teacher who is one of the best teachers i know. I am so proud of you son and i am so happy to be your mother. Happy Birthday Bud!

We started out the evening with a fun activity of pumpkin carving. We laid out the newspaper and started to get digging the pupkins seeds out. I realized that after we were done that this was the first year where it was less work then in years past. I actually got to sit and watch while they did most of the work.

Casen Had to be in the very middle of the action. He stood on the table right in the middle and i think he got the messiest.

Jeron starting to carve his 1st one out

Damiens final outcome

He started and I finished it

All Of them Done!

Jerons scary man in the window(his second one)

this is Damiens "scary Monster"

this is Jerons but then Damiens was "better" so he did another one.
WE will say Casen did this one!

Maggies "Boo"

The end result of the fun filled Pumpkin Carving night!

Halloween with the Dalton Grandparents

Casen and I went to Grandma and Grandpa Daltons to celebrate a little early Halloween! We wanted to get all the grandkids together with there costumes for a picture before the busy day. Alot of fun! I wish that Damien, Jeron and Maggie would have been here to celebrate but they were at there dads, besides I dont know what i would have dressed them up in because we still have not got there costumes, Better get on that!!!

All the Great Grandkids twenty to be exact. That is how many Grandkids my mom has. A little family compared to My side of the family

What A Handsome Kids!

Damien at Pack Meeting

Give us a pose!


Damien had pack meeting thursaday night! He has alot of fun getting badges and playing the activities that are done. This night he got a badge for his swimming. His den went to the rec center here and learned some of the ways to stay safe while swimming. After the badge ceremony the group made witches brew and had some to drink. EWWW the little critters that you found inside. What a fun night to spend with the kiddos


Getting his badge



He always is excited to recieve fun things.

"WITCHES BREW"

Jeron had a school field trip at the Dinosaur Museum. The 2nd grade class all week studied dinosaurs and they were excited that they could go see the big dinosuar track that were discovered right near there school. I packed up Casen and Maggie and headed out to meet there class. We learned alot about the three different dinosaurs that were found here. There is also the biggest piece of sandstone with tracks on it in the united states, which is pictured below. We had so much fun. Thanks dinosaur Museum!

My cute 2nd grader Jeron. What a stud

Jeron is very popular with the girls his Teacher says

Casen playing with the water fountain

Alot bigger of course just a small pic of the largest piece of sandstone with tracks