These are a few of my favorite things...

Nicole's Newborn Pictures

2011-04-15T11:04:00.000-07:00

My sister-in-law Krysten gave me such an amazing gift! She took newborn pictures of Nicole! She did amazing. And if I do say so myself she had a pretty good model :)

Nicole Wahl

2011-04-15T10:52:00.000-07:00

We are so excited that Nicole is finally here. We had some excited times before she came. At my Dr. appointment 2 days before I was scheduled to be induced they told me that she was breech. They said that when we got to the hospital they would try to turn her and then immediately break my water. If for some reason they couldn't turn her or she didn't stay turned we would have to go for an emergency C-section. (just a side note: JoAnn said that she new that c-section stands for cut section :) I thought it was cute that she would make that connection!) I left the doctor pretty scared but calm at the same time. My family and friends were so helpful and looked up tips on how to turn a breech baby. I tried every trick I could and when we got to the hospital thursday morning...she had turned on her own! Thank goodness. The doctor checked me and for the first time ever I had gotten to a 4 all on my own. He decided to just break my water and see if that would induce labor. IT DID! And natural labor hurts just as bad as pitosin :) I was so glad that I was doing it on my own though. I was having a ton a back labor and the nurse said that usually happens when the baby is sunny side up! My sister Tonya was able to come and help us out and my sister-in-law's mom was my nurse. They were amazing. They kept turning my back and forth and even got me onto all fours with an epidural! After all that, she checked me and while she did, nicole turned and moved down. Only 45 minutes later I was at a 9.5. She said the baby was still really high though. I told her to just call the dr. in, I promised I could push her down. And as soon as the dr. came in 4 minutes later, Nicole was born. They said with my first push she turned completely and by the 2nd contraction she was out! Alan was incredible through it all! I am so blessed that labor and delivery went so well!

JoAnn's Baptism

2011-04-15T10:44:00.001-07:00

JoAnn was baptized on March 12th at 11:00. She was able to have a double baptism with her cousin Blake. It was such an amazing day for her and for our family to remember.

Alan was able to baptize her and what an incredible feeling it is to have such a worthy priesthood holder leading our family.

Girls, girls and more girls. Jay is always quick to remind me how many girls there are on my side of the family. :) JoAnn and Savanna love it though and wouldn't change it for anything! They are going to have such a blast growing up with so many cousins.

Grandma Palmer gave the talk on Baptism and Grandpa Palmer was able to be a witness. I am so grateful that me and my family have such amazing examples to follow! We love you!

Our Year so Far

2011-04-15T10:27:00.000-07:00

We love snow! My kids just love being able to live where they can play in the snow every now and then. This winter was such a cold one but it makes the cold worth it when you can play in the snow :)

JoAnn at the hospital. She had to get her tonsils out and did so well. Her blood work before the surgery showed that she has a Factor 5 deficiency...or she has the risk of bleeding. We were really concerned going into the surgery, and the hospital even stocked up with fresh frozen plasma. But she did incredible. The doctor said she didn't bleed anymore than a regular surgery. She did take a while to come out from the anasthesia, but even at home she did so good!

With baby number 5 on the way...I was determined to not have two in cribs :) Sara did so good at switching over to a big girl bed. She never climbed out or anything. I do have some pretty amazing kids!

I can't believe how big Jay seems to be getting. He now weighs more than JoAnn, and loves to remind her of that! He turned 6 this year and has been so good to deal with "All these girls." Even though a girl was not his first choice...he is so excited for his new little sister!

JoAnn turned the big 8 this year! She is such an amazing helper and is always willing and wanting to babysit. She always asks me if I need to go somewhere so she can watch the kids! I love you baby girl.

All my kids kept asking for this year for their birthdays were pillow pets. They are so lucky that Grandma Palmer listens so good! THANKS GRANDMA & GRANDPA

Savanna's 4! She is such a princess. She is definately a girlie girl and love anything pink! I kept asking her what she wanted for a cake and all she said was she wanted a pink, purple, and yellow cake! :()

Christmas 2010

2011-04-15T10:03:00.000-07:00

The Wednesday before Christmas we were able to go over to Show Low and spend some time with Alan's Granny. Sara found this dog statue and wouldn't leave it alone. She thought it was so great and kept barking at it :)

Every Christmas Eve our kids get new pajamas to wear. This year I decided to just make them all new flannel pj bottoms. It was so fun and I think the kids really enjoyed them.

Of course we have to get all the stockings hung for Santa to come. This used to be my favorite tradition and I love seeing my kids have just as much fun as I did.

Growing up my family always had the tradition that we had to eat on orange on Christmas morning before we were allowed to see what Santa brought. I used to hate it and now here I am putting my kids through the same torture :) Mean mom, I know!

And Christmas morning! FINALLY. I love watching how excited kids are for Christmas. This year was a pretty simple on for us, but the kids were completely oblivious and loved everything they got!

Leaves are Falling All Around...

2010-11-14T18:11:00.001-08:00

I love Fall. We just moved into a new house that has two huge trees in the front yard. Most people might get mad when they see the leaves...I was so excited. As soon as the trees where bare, we raked all the leaves and let the kids just jump. They all had so much fun. Sara thought it was so cool that she could fall and not get hurt and the others were having fun just playing. It is so nice to live in a place with seasons and then somewhere for the kids to play. :)

Sara's first B-day

2010-11-14T18:06:00.000-08:00

Time flies too fast! I can't believe that she is already one. Sara had a great time getting to open her presents. When it was time for her to get her birthday cupcake though, she would not eat it. She had no desire to get messy or even take one bite!

Catching Up

2010-11-14T17:53:00.000-08:00

Okay so I am so far behind it isn't even funny. This is just major random, but I needed to do it for journaling so please bare with me :)
Every year we do a cookout on Labor Day at Grandpa Smith. This year was Sara's first one...and she loved it. She was so dirty and loved being outside. It was perfect weather and fun to be with cousins.

This year the cows came right to where we were eating. The kids thought it was great and tried to see how close they could get :)

JoAnn and all the 2nd graders got to go to the fair to sing for their parents. She did so good and knew every song.

We were able to go to Payson and stay at the Layton cabin with alot of my family. While we were there, they decided to go swimming at a deep park in a stream...

it was FREEZING. The kids were so cold, but kept going. Savanna was the first one in, not on purpose though. She tripped while we were walking across the shallow part to the other side.

But JoAnn was the first to jump. She was awesome! After her the other kids started going. And she kept jumping in. I was sure after the first jump they would never do it again, but I forget how amazing kids are.

This is where Jay was, catching crawdads. He jumped once and said forget it! I say he is the smart one in the group :)

Can you see that none of the adults were brave enough to get in :) None except Phillip that is. He was great. He helped all the kids and stayed in just as long as they did.

First Day of School

2010-11-14T17:45:00.001-08:00

I can't believe I have 2 in school now. Jay is loving it! He is such a bright kid and catching on so quick to reading! JoAnn is still way ahead in her class and is now a helper for other students. I thought they looked so dang cute...but it could be just me :)

We love the 24th

2010-07-26T21:52:00.000-07:00

It has been so much fun living in St. Johns during the 24th. We always come up, but this year we were able to do everything. On Tues and Wed. Alan played in the 3 on 3 basketball tournament and I was able to play in the co-ed volleyball tournament. It was a blast. My brother, Levi and his wife came up on Tues. to play on my team for the tournament and they were able to stay for the whole week. Also, my sister Tonya was on our team and Alan's sister Gaylene. And my mom was able to come on Wed. to just be here. It was so much fun and the week is also just constant crazy. I love it! Thursday is the ice cream social, Friday is the Jr. Rodeo and campfire circle, and Saturday is the adult rodeo, stake fry and adult dance.
Sara loved the ice cream social. She would yell every time we took the popsicle out of her mouth!

The kids were able to have their best friends come over on Fri. for the Jr. Rodeo. They all did the Mutton busting and egg toss. The arena was so muddy and they all came up just filthy!
Do you like how Jay is biffing it? Such a cowboy :)

They got a dollar for riding and loved getting muddy...well most of them did!

And then just like true cowboys we had them wash off in the horse trough! They thought we were so cool.

Jay and Tucker only got about three throws in before their egg busted.

JoAnn and Emmy actually won the egg toss. They had so much fun.

My kids thought Uncle Levi was the greatest. He had his horse their all week and they were able to ride it at home. JoAnn says that all she wants for Christmas is a horse...Small request right! :)

Memorial Day

2010-06-29T19:11:00.000-07:00

Way behind I know. This was at Memorial Day...every year Alan's family has a cookout and branding on his Grandpa's land. I love being in the mountains and my kids can't wait to be outdoors. JoAnn was so excited because this year she was able to help Alan and Grandpa Wahl cook the steaks!

Triathalon

2010-05-23T19:25:00.000-07:00

Me and my two sisters were able to do a triathalon in Pima on May 1st. I thought i was going to die, but we all said we would do it and it felt so nice to finish. I don't know if I will ever do another one, but it really was a good thing to be able to do with my sisters. We all started at the same time, but both of them finished way before me. And they were so good to come back and run along with me across the finish. My family is amazing too...we had so many people there supporting us. Love ya all!

New Projects

2010-04-08T17:05:00.000-07:00

Okay. So every now and then I start to feel way lazy and decide to try a few new projects. These are what I have been working on lately. I really do love it when I finish a project...not always when I am doing it though :)

I saw this idea a while ago and wanted to try it out. You just get any can...I used a spaghetti sauce can (the bigger ones) and opened them with the can opener that leaves a smooth edge. Then you clean good and cover with cute paper. Cook your favorite cookies, fill them up and tie a bow! I thought it was a great visiting teaching gift or teacher appreciation!

I saw a different version of these...(alot cuter but way more expensive) and thought I would try them out myself. They were so easy. Just get a watch head (I found mine on clearance for $4) and then get beads, add clips and waalaa! And then just make as many bands as you want and switch them out. I am going to get alot of different colors!

I am so not great at making b-day cakes, but it is fun to see the kids faces when they see something new! So Easy and Savanna loved her PINK BIRTHDAY cake :)

These booties are so dang easy. A friend of mine wanted some for her boy so I had to see if I could do them first. I love them and they are going to be perfect when she starts to crawl so her knees don't get all scratched up! Don't you love that face :)

These have got the be the easiest cutiest skirts! Seriously 15 min skirts and my girls love to twirl them. We just called these their easter dresses this year! Way fun.

BEST FRIENDS!

2010-03-30T21:37:00.000-07:00

We were so excited today that we got to go spend the day with our Best Friends. When we were in Coolidge we became good friends with Amber and Josh Wilkins. We both have girl, boy, girl, girl...and they are all pretty close in age (minus the last ones). They have since become our BEST FRIENDS. This is a friendship that I feel like you find once in a lifetime. Everyone gets along and just loves being together. It was so hard to leave Coolidge for so many reasons, but definitely we knew that we would not be able to see them very often. JoAnn cries often for Emmy and Emmy for her. It broke my heart today to see them when they saw each other. They both went running and almost knocked each other over and then didn't let go forever. And then the boys run and hit each other and were off! And then to say bye was so hard for the older girls. They were both trying so hard to be brave, but they had tears when we had to leave. It was so great for me to get to see Amber again too. She is amazing! She is one of those women that everyone just thinks is incredible. She watches kids, does crafts, has a beautiful home, and her kids always look so dang cute just to name a few. If anyone thinks I am crafty...I got most of my ideas from her. I just hope they know how much we miss them and we feel so lucky to have them in our life. We Love you guys and hope you get up here soon! :)

CRAZY KIDS...All 8 of them.

JoAnn and Emmy (They really do just love being together)

Rylenn and Savanna...our two princesses if there ever were some :)

Jay and Tucker...Boys will be boys!

Happy 7th JoAnn

2010-02-27T14:33:00.000-08:00

I can't believe I have one that is 7. It seems like she was born just yesterday. JoAnn is so amazing. She is one of the top students in her class and such a good girl. She is one of my best friends and loves to help out when ever she can. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY GIRL! This year I attempted to make a birthday cake. I actually had alot of fun and it was pretty easy!

I LOVE THE SNOW!!

2010-02-11T09:48:00.000-08:00

Last night was such a perfect night. Alan and I went out to eat with some good friends and while we were there it started to snow. It was the perfect storm :) The snow flakes were huge and coming down hard. It only snowed for about an hour, but we got almost 4 inches of snow. My kids were out there first thing this morning and I had to convince them to come inside. We love living up here!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAY

2010-01-30T18:24:00.000-08:00

Jay turned 5 this last Monday and I am a little late in this post. Jay is such an amazing boy. He has a sweet tender heart and loves his sisters! He is my big helper and always loves to be by dad! WE LOVE YOU BUD!

Our Holidays

2010-01-03T17:25:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I am really behind so be ready for the longest post yet! The Holidays seem to get so crazy, and there is so much I need to update. This is more for journaling than anything else so sorry for the length.

This is at the semi-final state football game (St. Johns vs. Valley Christian). The cousins sat like this most of the time.

We were able to come home through Flagstaff and stop and see my Grandparents. This is great Grandma Palmer's first time to see Sara.

Alan's brother Darrin came home from his mission Dec. 5th. He was able to fly into ShowLow...it was so nice not to have to travel too far :)

JoAnn loves her class and most the boys love her :) I haven't heard of one girl from her class that she plays with yet. This is just after her Christmas music program and these are the friends she always plays with. (Brady Overson, JoAnn, Gage Tricky, and Byron Bradshaw)

The cousins got to make Christmas Trees out of sugar cones, frosting, and candy. It was a simplified version of a gingerbread house and they loved it.

It snowed the Tuesday night before Christmas. I thought it was a little ironic that we drove away from the a white Christmas, but it was so great to get to play in it for a day.

We were able to be in Thatcher this year for Christmas with 9 out of the 10 kids. My family has made it a tradition for dad to read the Christmas story from Luke and let the grandkids act it out. Dad always used to just read the story to us every Christmas Eve. It was so good to hear dad read that story again.

It is our tradition to let the kids hang their stockings on Christmas Eve so Santa can find them. We had my parents, my grandparents, my little brothers, Steven and his family, and our family all there for Christmas morning.

Another tradition is that Christmas morning everyone starts downstairs and eats an orange. Then we run up the stairs youngest to oldest. The kids could hardly stand having to wait.

On my side of the family there were 5 kids born in 3 1/2 months. This is the first time that all five were together. It starts with oldest on the left and goes down to Sara. It was no fun while I was pregnant to be the last one but now I love that Sara is the smallest.

And finally...New Year's Day. We went to up to Lakeside to have diner with family. The kids were so excited there was so much snow and loved playing in all their new snow clothes.

Fun Times

2009-11-18T21:53:00.000-08:00

Sara is smiling so much now and has finally figured out how to make some noise. This isn't the greatest video, but I just had to share.

Catch Up

2009-11-02T09:55:00.000-08:00

Okay. This may be a really long post. To start with, we moved! We are now in St. Johns. Alan got a call up three Sunday's ago and said he had gotten the job we had applied for here in St. Johns at SRP. And then they said we have a week to move. AHHH! Well, for anyone that knows us, this is our 10th move in the almost 8 years since we have been married. We were able to get everything moved and we are loving it here. We are staying with Alan's parents for now. They have been great and my kids think this is the best thing to live with Grandma and Grandpa and Jay is loving having uncles to play with.
Alan's birthday was the 19th...the day he started work. He said it was the best present he could have had. It was crazy hectic but we were able to get him some small things. I hope he knows how much I love him. He is amazing and I am so lucky that he is in my life.

We are now living alot closer to Alan's grandparents and we were able to get a 5 generation picture.

It snowed only a few days after we moved here. This is what we woke up to and it was so much fun. This is the weather that I love!

We also blessed Sara last Sunday. It was so great to have family here and it was such a special blessing. My mother in law helped me to make her dress. She is an amazing semstress and I am having alot of fun learning how to sew the right way!

Our family at Sara's blessing. What an amazing day!

One week old...

2009-10-05T21:17:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it has only been a week since Sara came. She is such a good baby! She only cries if she is hungry or tired and even then it is still a cute cry. I am loving that now because I know it isn't going to last forever.

Well, just a quick recap on the labor...I was enduced last Monday which was 6 days early. I have an amazing Dr. and he said I could pick my due date, and of course 9 months pregnant I wanted to go asap :) We went into the hospital about 9 am, but they didn't even get me hooked up to IV or the Pit until around 10:30. Believe it or not, I was able to get about an hour worth of rest before the contractions were too hard. My Dr. came in about 1:30 and broke my water since I had just decided to get the epideral. Right after they gave me my epideral my mom and sister were in visiting me and I started to feel really weak. I called the nurse in and my blood pressure had dropped to something like 60/32. They said that is common after an epideral, but it was really weird. They said I looked like a ghost for a little while. That actually happened twice, but then we were good to go. I started to feel pressure about 6:30 and they said I was at an 8. My two sisters were able to be in there with Alan and I for the delivery. It was so amazing to have them there, but I did miss my mom. She was so great and had all the kids at home (not just mine but my two sisters too.) Mom you are incredible! It really has been an amazing recovery too. I am so blessed to be able to have it so easy!

Sara Wahl

2009-09-30T17:06:00.000-07:00

We are so excited to finally have Sara here. She was born at 7:54 pm on Monday the 28th. She was 8 lbs even 19 1/2 inches long. Her family is so glad to have her home and is loving her to death!

Prego Girls

2009-09-15T13:13:00.000-07:00

I love these girls! It was so much fun to get to see two of my really good friends from Coolidge. We were all in Young Women's together in Coolidge and one by one we have moved into Mesa. We are all within a month of each other on our due dates. This may be the only prego pic you see of me. I only have 2 1/2 weeks to go! YEAH!!!!!!

Projects

2009-08-23T21:40:00.001-07:00

I don't know what it is about this pregnancy, but I have wanted to do so many projects. I am posting this one mainly for my benefit to prove that I did do something! If you want any patterns for anything, just let me know. I will find the sight again and post it for you. My friend Amber is the one who gave me most of the ideas. She is the Craft Queen!!

These are my favorite and most easy projects. They are bandanna dresses and shirts. It was literally four stitches and then adding ribbon and I thought my girls looked so cute in them. Of course I am a little bias :)

This is one of those "Hooter hiders." I found the simplest pattern and since there were five of us having babies, and one cousin, I decided these were easy gifts. I made this the bobby pillow below and a baby sling carrier as a set for each one of us. Such an easy gift and a lot less expensive then the store bought ones.

This is a doodle bag...or sunday bag for my kids. It is so simple and hold the kids scriptures and a notepad on one side and then crayons for them on the other. They are only allowed to take what fits in the bag on Sunday. It is so nice for them to carry their own things.

My mother in law was down her not too long ago and helped me to recover my car seat. She did most of the work, and I love how it turned out!

This is such a simple apron made from a dish cloth! Dollar store find :)

These are wipee boxes that I covered. I had leftover everything and loved trying this out. So much cuter than just plain ones!

This is a towel backpack. I was able to get three backpacks from one towel and then each kid got different ribbon. We live close to a pool so it will be so nice for them to carry their own towels.

All the baby bows and flowers. There are also binkie holders and bracelets! Savanna was very jealous that this is not all for her, so of course we had to make her a few bracelets.

This is a diaper and wipes holder. I got the idea from a baby gift that my sister got!

All of the burp rags. I was getting out all the baby clothes and trying to get them washed and couldn't find my old burg rags anywhere. So of course I just had to make some more! I love these ones. They are just cloth diapers with ribbon sewed on. So easy and so cute!

First Day of School

2009-08-16T16:30:00.000-07:00

JoAnn's first day of school. Isn't she the prettiest 1st grader you have ever seen? She was a little scared...it was a new school in a new town but she did so good. The night before we put her in bed at 8:30. She couldn't fall asleep until after 10:30 because she was so nervous. Then she was up at 6:00! I hadn't planned on waking up until after 6:30. I love the pic with her by the playground. She just looks too grown up!

2009-08-06T21:59:00.000-07:00

Well, after MaryAnn's baby finally was able to go home we decided to follow her down to Thatcher. I always love going home and my kids just love being outside. We were originally only going to stay for three days, but we ended up staying a week. I have a very understanding husband! We were able to be there over the 24th and loved watching my brothers Levi and Travis in the rodeo. Then the next night we were so glad to have Steven and Kami let us crash at their house for the parade and fireworks! My kids just love the country life and I couldn't get Savanna off the horse. When we came home all she could talk about was "Inbinsible" or invicible which is Levi's horse!

The kids all loved the fireworks!

This is one of my favorite pics! Jay was loving having so many boy cousins to play with!

My kids at Steven's house after the parade. The kids had more fun playing in the yard than watching the parade :)

Levi and "Inbisible" with the kids. He was so good to always let them be on when they got a chance.

Isn't she the cutes cowgirl you have ever seen!

Jay and Lincoln. These two are so hilarious together!

The first thing the girls wanted to do was ride the horse. They would have stayed on all day if I would have let them.

New Babies

2009-07-13T23:35:00.000-07:00

I am so excited about our families two new additions. My brother Phillip and his wife Kristy had a little boy on Saturday evening.

Timothy Hinckley Palmer was 8 lbs. 8 oz.

After a hard labor and eventually a c-section, my sister Mary Ann had her first little boy.

Nash Palmer Layton was 8 lbs. 7 oz.

Both babies are adorable and the Moms are doing good. Nash is in the Special Care Nursery because he is having some difficulty breathing. They hope that he will be out tomorrow and Mary Ann and Wayne are looking forward to getting to hold him a little more. I love you both and think you did amazing!!

I'm Back...at least for now!

2009-07-05T23:17:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I just got called out on updating my blog! I didn't realize how long it had been. Just a few pics and updates...JoAnn graduated kindergarden. I am starting to feel old now, but she was so cute and even had a speaking part in her final class play.

Jay still keeps us laughing. He loves family reunions...there are more boys and as he puts it, "we have too many girls at home."

Savanna sprained her foot. She thought she could jump off the bed like JoAnn and Jay! it was so sad to see, but she loved being held! She wants to do everything like JoAnn, including curlers. Although she only left them in for about 30 minutes.

We have now moved to Mesa. Thank you to everyone that helped. We really feel sad to leave our ward in Coolidge, but we are grateful that we are closer to family and doctors :) On the 27th of June we were able to go to Flagstaff and celebrate my Palmer Grandparent's 90th birthdays and 70th wedding anniversary. It was so great to get to share that with so much family.

Now that I have done a quick recap, the 4th weekend was so fun for us. My brother Phillip and his wife invited us for their ward breakfast. They had a watermelon eating contest and JoAnn and Jay did the kid one, and Alan WON the adult one. GO BABE! Then we came home and just relaxed before going to swim and have a BBQ with some friends. (Thanks Corie and Brian). We were in the pool for almost 4 hours and the kids were still mad when we went home :) Savanna is our little dare devil in the pool and loved jumping off the diving board. JoAnn did a perfect dive and I have no idea where she learned it from. And of course, Jay was hanging out and loved to shoot everyone with the water gun :)

Monthly Update :)

2009-04-27T14:18:00.000-07:00

I said I was back into the swing of things and look how long it took me to update again. This will be another long update, but don't feel like you need to read it all. This is just my way of journaling...can you tell how good I am :) Life has been crazy busy and so much fun. Levi is home and still in pain. They are not sure what is going on still. They have found a few things that they are treating, but the pain is still there. He has gained back alot of energy and is able to go about his day pretty normally. He has never been one to complain no matter how bad he is hurting though.

Another great family tragedy (j/k)... my oldest brother Alan was in a car accident and broke his neck. His son was in the car with him, but he was completely fine. He had surgery on his neck and they fixed the breaks and fractures. He was having alot of pain in his arm and numbness, but after the surgery he said the pain is gone and he is getting feeling back. He should be good as new after he takes time to recover.

Alan got Suns tickets from a Lawyer that he used to work with...they were 2nd row right by visitor's bench. We got 4 tickets, 2 in second row and 2 in fourth row. We invited my brother Levi and Dad to take the other two tickets. My other brother Tom has season tickets and let me little brother Travis and nephew Bryce take those. It was amazing. I do love sports, but this is definately the way I like to watch!

Easter came and left so fast. This year I made their Easter dresses (pictures to come) and had so much fun doing this hair do on JoAnn. Time just go too fast.

I had a Dr. appointment and was able to hear the heartbeat after 15 minutes of looking. It was a little scary, but the nurse kept assuring me she heard movement and that it seemed like the baby was turning circles. We get to find out next month if it is a boy or girl! Jay assures us he already knows what it is and that the Dr. is wrong if he says girl :)

About Time...

2009-03-24T15:42:00.000-07:00

Sorry about those who want pictures, but this entry is just for journaling. I am so impressed with my sister how well she keeps up and I decided to do better. Pictures will come soon. So I have been way out of the loop of everything lately. I do have a good excuse though. I get the worst Pregnancy brain. I forget everything and just don't do anything for awhile. We are now 12 weeks pregnant and so excited. If you ask any of my kids it is a boy, and they won't even think girl (especially Jay). But we still have a couple months before we will find out for sure. I have been feeling pretty good, just the regular first trimester fun :) I am really hoping that I will be done soon.

On another note...my brother Levi came home from his mission a week ago. He has only been out 7 months, but has been sick for the entire time he has been in Australia. When he first got there he got tonsilitis. Then he started feeling pain in his stomach and throat. He has been going to the Dr. in Australia for 4 months and they couldn't find anything. They said every test came back negative and by those results he was a healthy man. But he just kept getting worse. Right before they decided he needed to come home, he was so weak and sick that he wasn't able to be out more than a couple of hours a day. Now that he is home, he is still doing tests and hoping that the doctors will find something. If they find something, they can treat it. The only thing that has come up positive is that he has a bacteria that is often found when there is ulsers. He is taking antiboitics for that, but those are hard on him since his body is so weak. He came home last sunday and it was so amazing to be able to have 9 of the 10 siblings there to welcome him home. We are all so proud of him and the testimony that he has. I know that it has been really hard for him to have to leave his mission, but he knows that everything is in the Lord's time and has been our example of faith.

GO CARDINALS!!!!!

2009-02-01T21:16:00.000-08:00

Okay, so even though we didn't win, that was such a good game! Our family is big sports fans and it was so much fun to get to see the Cardinals in the Super Bowl! I am very proud of the team and think they did great! I had to make matching shirts for the kids and they look so dang cute...the kids, not the shirts :)

Happy Birthday Jay!

2009-02-01T21:04:00.000-08:00

This is a little late in coming, but happy birthday Jay. I can't believe he is four! He has become my big helper and such a handsome boy. We just had a family day on Sunday for him and then did a Family Home Evening birthday party with Phillip and his family and some friends of ours. Jay I love you!!

Our Holidays

2009-01-10T15:07:00.000-08:00

Okay, so this is going to be one big post. I just wanted to update you on all we had going on during the holidays.

Alan and I went to a bed and breakfast. (A gift given to us last year that we finally got around to using.) It was so cute and nice to get away :)

We went straight from the bed and breakfast to pick up our kids from Joseph City and head to the Polar Express. My parents gave us all Christmas early and got us tickets. We had 46 people there and it was so much fun!

Waiting to run down stairs Christmas morning...

All Jay wanted this year was the Hulk and Optimus Prime. He is so into superheros and action figures :)

JoAnn was so excited to see that Santa got her letter. She asked for Hannah Montana barbie and a little dog in a purse! Whatever makes her happy right :)

Savanna got a new stroller and was so cute. As soon as she saw it she wouldn't touch it until I let her open her baby doll and then she was good to go! She is definately growing up too fast.

We headed up to St. Johns Christmas day and we got snow the day after Christmas! We let it snow long enough to stick just a little and then we were out playing.

Savanna's first time in the snow! She loved it. I couldn't believe it when she cried when we had to go in the house.

At first we just went sleding on this small hill on the side of the house, but we moved up to...

It was a blast!

I am looking foward and hoping for the day when we can live where we get snow. Our family loves the weather and the seasons!

And finally, we ended the Holidays with our Anniversary. I can't believe it has been seven years. We went to a Suns game and then stayed at a hotel in Chandler. Alan is the love of my life and I feel so blessed to have him with me! I love you babe!! :)

A look back at 2008

2008-12-22T12:00:00.001-08:00

I am cheating this year with our christmas cards. It has just been one of those months where I decided this was the best I could do. Live has been great for us. I can not believe the year is almost over.

JoAnn started school this year and is loving it. She will turn six in February and she can't wait. She is absolutely amazing about being mom's big helper. It has been hard having her gone during the day, but as soon as she is home, she wants to do what I do. She is already reading some books and loves to sound out words and spell anything she can.

Jay will be four next month and is so excited to finally get to be in Primary. He is not my big helper around the house and love to be a protective big brother to Savanna. He is definately ALL BOY and love anything messy, dirty, or anything his dad is doing.

Savanna is now 21 months and has become our little spit fire. She is so much fun and loves to be the center of attention. She is definately strong willed and it is amazing how much she is understanding. She is not talking in full sentences and suprising me every day. She is also my cuddle bug and can't seem to get enough of dad or mom.

Alan is still working for Auto Owners. We are so grateful with the economy that he has a job, but we still would love to get up north. Alan is an amazing dad and husband and the kids adore him. As soon as he walks in the door, mom is no longer important. Alan started school up again last semester and between school, work, and his calling (2nd Counselor in the Elder's Quorum) he has definatetly been busy. Somehow he still finds time to cook Sunday dinners and help around the house!

I am loving my life. My kids definately keep me busy, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I am still with the Young Women and wouldn't want any other calling. I also started school up this last semester and was amazed how much I enjoyed learning again. I was able to do all my classes online and should be able to for the next two semesters. I am hoping to get into the nursing program in the fall...we will see what life has in store for us.

We are so blessed and grateful to be together during this time of year. We will get to spend Christmas in St. Johns and my kids are praying for snow! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Family Pics

2008-12-02T07:59:00.000-08:00

We were able to go to Thatcher for Thanksgiving and while we were there my brother, David, took our family pictures. These are just a few. I swear I have the cutest kids. :)

Football and Halloween

2008-10-30T22:00:00.001-07:00

That goes from one of my favorite things to my least favorite thing ever. I am not a Halloween fan at all! We were able to go to Alan's brother, Travis', game last Saturday. The weather was perfect and travis did amazing. Then we had a Laurel/Priest activity that everyone went as famous couples through history. Alan was so good to dress up with me and my friend Kaci was great to outfit us. I do have to say it was nice to get all dressed up fancy. I mean, how many times to mom's get to do that? Tonight was our ward trunk or treat. I forgot the camera there, and so we had to take these when we got home. You will notice it was a little hot and JoAnn's clown make didn't really stay on that great :)

Happy 30th Alan

2008-10-18T22:17:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to say happy birthday to Alan and let him know how grateful I am for all he does...These are only 30 of the reason I love him.
1. He notices the little things
2. He is so good to compliment me
3. He doesn't hesitate to tell someone else how great they are
4. He would rather be home than anywhere else
5. His biggest goal is to be able to serve others
6. He is always striving to do the best he can and...
7. He makes me want to be a better person
8. I love the way he turns into a little kid when he starts to play with them
9. I love that when a kids starts to cry, Alan makes it his goal to get them happy again.
10. He is always working to try to better himself
11. He loves to learn
12. I love the way he will dance with me and our kids anytime
13. I love when he tries to calm me down when I get anxious
14. I love when he gently reminds me to do better
15. He is so protective of me
16. He just wants me to be happy and does all he can to cheer me up
17. I love that if he hads the kids I don't have to worry that I am going to come home to a messy house
18. I know that the kids are always safe and happy when they are with dad
19. I love the way are kids adore him and ask every day..."When is Daddy coming home?"
20. I love the smile that he gets when his kids say his name
21. I love the pride he takes in making his home beautiful
22. I love when he just tells me to sit down and then pampers me
23. I appreciate that his dad taught him to respect your wife and Alan listened :)
24. I love that he makes every Sunday dinner
25. I love that he never complains about my crazy schedule
26. He is the most amazing man I know
27. He is the HOTTEST!!!
28. He is my other half...my one true love
29. He is the best dad and the most amazing husband
30. HE IS MY LIFE

I Love you Alan! Thank you for just being you and letting me be me!!

THE FIVE

2008-09-22T21:11:00.001-07:00

I am back. We are finally moved in and feeling settled. (And for those of you who don't know what I am talking about...we moved about a week and a half ago. Just down the street, but we are way excited. I will post pics later) I got tagged awhile ago and thought I should do this, so here it goes........

The Five

Ten years ago I:
1. was working at EA GLASS
2. was loving finally being able to drive and date...more driving than dating :)
3. was loving my junior year and being able to go to FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!!
4. was trying to hang out with Mary Ann as much as possible, and loving that she brought so many college kids over to the house
5. was hiding my car, (The GREMLIN) as far away from the high school as possible and planning to get a new car ASAP

The Five things on today's "to do" list:
1. Clean the bathrooms
2. Wait for the Cable guy...I can't miss Prison Break tonight!
3. Clean up outside
4. Prepare the FHE lesson
5. Make Thank you cards for everyone who helped out in last night's fireside

Five snacks I enjoy:
1. Peaches-right now fresh from UTAH!
2. Pretzels w/melted cheddar over the top
3. Nelson's Frozen Custard (Can you call that a snack?)
4. Strawberries, or any fruit really
5. Any time I can actually enjoy a snack, I will eat whatever I can :)

Five things I would do if I were a millionaire:
1. Go to Paris, or any where for that manner!
2. Go to DisneyLand and Sea World-for the first time.
3. Go to a third world country and help in relief funds
4. Be a part of Extreme Home Makeover (I love that show)
5. Get out of Debt, then get my YELLOW JEEP

Five places I have lived:
1. Flagstaff, Arizona
2. St. Johns, Arizona
3. Thatcher, Arizona
4. Mesa, Arizona
5. Coolidge, Arizona (Can you tell I don't get out very much?)

Five jobs I have had:
1. Cleaning Houses (not recommended)
2. CSR at the UPS Store
3. Everything you can be at EA GLASS
4. Bank teller at Bank of America
5. Piano Teacher

Mud Bogging

2008-09-02T22:15:00.001-07:00

Because of the long weekend we were back in Thatcher to get to be with family. On Monday my brother Tom brought two four wheelers over to my mom's for everyone to ride. He found some fun mud holes and we decided to go mud bogging. It was really my first time as you can tell with my clothes. By the time we were done we were covered head to toe, but it was a blast. We even got my mom to do it!!

Okay...I got stuck!!

Go Me! I was the only one to get stuck and the only one to almost flip. I was so sure I was going to face plant right in the mud.

I jumped off to try and help, but all it needed was 4-wheel drive :o

And look how clean I stayed! Do you like my new mud shoes? Pretty fashionable right!

This was the biggest mud hole and it was a blast!

Can you see how clean I am?

It was alway great when we finally made it out of the mud hole :)

Mom brought her golf cart and went through once then just watched with Maci and Savanna.

Good Luck Levi!!

2008-08-26T14:04:00.000-07:00

My little brother Levi flew out with my parents early this morning for the MTC. He will report tomorrow and will be in the MTC for only 3 weeks. He then goes straight to Melbourne, Austrailia. I am so excited for him and so grateful for the example he is setting for all of us. This is on Sunday right before his farewell. He did amazing and it was so fun to have all 10 kids there. We got family pictures and I will post those a little later!

First Day Of School

2008-08-13T09:24:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that JoAnn is in school. I feel like I lost my best friend from 8-3:00. She is so excited about it and is having a blast so far. This is her on the first day. Her school has uniforms so there isn't much to do except try to have fun with her hair. She had a little bit of a meltdown at first, but by the time she got home she was ready to go right back.

Posing for the camera!

Like I said...I love to go crazy with the hair! girlydos.blogspot.com has some awesome ideas.

Doesn't she look so small with that huge backpack :)

Daddy left before she woke up, so he called to tell her good luck! She was so excited that he would remember.

Jay started to cry when she left and then said, "Now I have no one to play with." I think he forgot he has another sister. :)

For the first day of school, Mary Ann showed me how to make these really cute clip boards for the teacher. JoAnn was so excited to give it to her teacher!

Right after this picture I tried to walk out and JoAnn came running after me. I think she suddenly understood that I wasn't going to be staying at school with her. My friend Amber was so good to go and check on her a little while later and she said that she looked nervous, but had stopped crying.

The 24th in St. Johns

2008-08-03T21:23:00.000-07:00

Okay! I am back again...but who nows for how long :) This is going to be a long post so bear with me. I love our tradition of going to St. Johns for the 24th celebration. It is always so much fun and we love getting out of the heat. This year was also alot of fun because my brother Levi did quite a bit events in the Rodeo. It is just a blast to be with family and let the kids experience a little bit of country life :)

This is Levi doing the Cowhide Race. That is my little nephew holding on for dear life behind him...but he won!

This is called the KEG RACE. It is kind of like musical chairs. You start sitting on the crate, then when they say go you have to jump up onto your horse, race to the other side and come back and sit down. Of course they take away one crate every time. Levi came in first on this one also!!

This is all the cousins at the parade. The older boys and all the men went fishing so it was just us girls.

JoAnn and Savanna in their matching outfits. (I love OLD NAVY clearance)

The kids always look forward to the parade...just to see how much candy they get!

The last thing in the parade is the fire truck. It hoses down all the kids and they have a blast:)

This is my brother Steven and JoAnn. Him and his wife came all that way to support Levi! I have an amazing family.

Levi with the two girls. I can't believe he leaves in 3 weeks. It is coming way too fast, but he is going to be an amazing missionary.

Jay with my nephew Blake. Can you tell they were enjoying their candy?

Kaylee and JoAnn at the rodeo.

What an awesome family we have that we try to support eachother in everything. Everyone here came over just to watch Levi in the rodeo...can you tell who the favorite is? j/k it is just his "last" before his mission and we are realizing how much we are going to miss him.

JoAnn, Jay, and Blake at the rodeo.

I love this picture. It is so much fun to be able to go home and let my kids get to do the same things I was doing at their age in the same town too.

Every year there is a free ice cream social. It is so nice outside always and the ice cream is so good! This is right after I cleaned them up, but I should have gotten one of them covered in ice cream.

Happy Independance Day!!

2008-07-05T21:48:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th! We had a blast. We were able to just hang out during the day and let the kids go swimming. Then we did a BBQ and watched the fireworks. It was so fun to be with friends and nice not to have to fight traffic.

Could you tell how excited JoAnn was that I let her put on those temporary tattoos?

These are some friends of ours...they all have the same shirt, just different colors.

Our crazy kids!!!

They loved the fireworks. We were only about a football field away from where they setting them off. I loved to hear the noise, and my kids actually did really good to.

I do have to compliment Coolidge. They have amazing fireworks. There is never a dead spot and there are usually quite a few fireworks at a time. I thought we had come to the grand finally at least three times before the actual one, and then it went on for almost 4 minutes.

Family Reunion

2008-06-24T16:43:00.000-07:00

Okay. So I have been horrible at updating my blog. I was gone for a week up in Greer for our Family Reunion, and I think I never got back into the swing of things until just recently. This is going to be a long post...there are just too many fun pics to show every one.

This is the cabin we stayed in. Our family is so big we take up two cabins, but this is the main one where we ate and played!

Because I found that new blog, I was having a blast trying out all the new hair styles on all the girls. I think one day I did 7 girls hair, but I loved it :)

Grandma is brave!! On Sunday we went to Eager for Sacrament meeting, then came back to the cabin for Sunday school, primary, priesthood, and Relief Society. Grandma is amazing and she took all these kids for Primary. They all had so much fun. Thanks MOM!

We had one night where we pushed aside the table and couches and did some country dancing. It was so fun and I loved getting Alan to dance...you can see how thrilled he is!

Savanna and my neice Maci. They are so cute together. Can you see how pretty is was up there...that is the cabin up on the hill.

Jay and Lincoln. We told them to hold hands and they just didn't get it. I guess that is good though right.

JoAnn and Haylee. JoAnn was in heaven with so many girl cousins up there.

Everyone seemed to have a book. It was just so relaxing and the perfect time to sit outside with a good book. I got addicted to Harry Potter while I was there and I am almost done with number 4.

While we were there, Mary Ann brought all the stuff up to make flowers for the girls hair. We had a blast and it was fun to get ideas from everyone.

Grandma was so good to help all the grandkids "catch their own fish." Which meant Grandma would catch it and let the kids pull it out on their own.

My brother Levi had is 19th birthday while we were there and all the kids tried to do a dog pile. We were so excited he was able to come up for the last big family reunions before he leaves.

Cutiest New Blog

2008-06-02T11:47:00.000-07:00

Hey all! My sister Mary Ann posted about this site on her blog and I had to pass it on. For anyone who has little girls this is a life saver. It has the cutest hair does and explains how to do them with pictures! I don't know about all of you, but I need all the help I can get :)
http://shedoeshair.blogspot.com/

Camping

2008-05-15T11:10:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we were able to go camping with some of our good friends. The first night was so windy and cold, but the rest of the time it was beautiful. I love being able to get out and go camping. The kids had a blast and it was such a nice break.

Mission Call

2008-04-28T16:55:00.000-07:00

My little brother Levi just got his mission call to...Melburn, Austrailia. I am so jealous and excited for him. He is going to be such an amazing missionary. Most of my family was there when he opened it, and those who weren't were on a Conference call. I love having such a big family and all the love and support we get from each other!!

Piano Recital

2008-04-23T14:39:00.000-07:00

Okay! So I have been way behind on blogging. Life has been just a little hectic lately. I am hoping it will all calm down soon, but we will see. I have been teaching Piano now for about 6 months and I love it. We had our Recital last week and all of my students did so well. But I do have a favorite....JoAnn! She did so good and was not nervous at all. Everyone was scared to go first, but JoAnn wanted to. She played "Old McDonald" and did great!! I just had to say how proud I was of her. She is amazing!

I've Been Tagged!!

2008-04-01T23:51:00.001-07:00

A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

10 years ago: It was 1998. It was my Sophmore year! I was in Cheerleading and loved every minute of it...SHHH don't tell. I ran cross country and just turned 16! I loved driving and didn't even mind doing all the little errands my mom sent me on!

5 things on my to do list today:
1) Make piano recital invitations
2) Reminder calls for Mutual night
3) Do laundry
4) Dust house
5) Organize my junk drawer and kitchen cupboards

Snacks I enjoy: anything with chocolate, fruit, cookies, toast!

What I would do if I were suddenly a billionaire: pay off house and cars, go on a much needed vacation with the fam, build my dream home, and anything else I wanted to do right?

3 of my bad habits: eating way too much chocolate, staying up too late for nothing, cleaning up dinner before everyone is done eating (Sorry Alan:)

5 places I have lived: St. Johns, Thatcher, Mesa, Buckeye, Coolidge (All in AZ-I am so boring)

5 jobs I have had: house cleaner, I worked in the cotton fields, bank teller, worked at a glass company, MOM

5 things people don't know about me:
1) I love my chocolate
2) I just went on a cruise with my sisters (No kids or husband)
3) I just got called as Young Women's President
4) I love to clean (I know I am weird)
5) I would live in the cold anyday

I am tagging:
Suzanna
Shelly
Amanda
Allison
Camille H.

Aubrey Ruth Palmer

2008-03-16T22:29:00.000-07:00

I am not sure if I have really ever posted much about what my brother Steven and his wife Kami have experienced over the last nine months. I want to let every one know how amazing they are, and how grateful I am to be a part of their lives. Around Thanksgiving, Steven and Kami found out that their little girl had Trisomy 18. Kami was just over 5 month pregnant, and Aubrey is their first child. Trisomy 18 is a genetic disorder where there are 3 chromosome instead of two on the 18th pair. (I think!!) The doctor told them all this could mean, but let them know that Aubrey looked great and there was every chance in the world that they would be able to have this sweet angel in their lives. Well, last Thursday, Steven and Kami went in for their final ultra sound to see if everything was okay. The doctor let them know that little Aubrey had already left this world. Kami delivered a beautiful 4.2 lbs. 17 in. long girl on Friday morning. We were allowed to get to hold her and feel of her sweet spirit. It is amazing the love Steven and Kami showed to her little body and the example they were to all who were there. They held a graveside for her on Saturday, and after they allowed anyone who wished to write Aubrey a letter and send it to her in heaven. (They tied the notes to balloons and released them.) I hope Steven and Kami know how much we love them and how grateful we are that Aubrey is part of our family.

Happy (Late) Birthday Savanna!!

2008-03-16T22:14:00.001-07:00

Okay! So life has been crazy! But I am finally getting back in the grove. Savanna's birthday was on March 9th. She is at such an amazing stage! I love it. She is fully walking, and doesn't even try to crawl when she does stumble. She is starting to say a few words, and loves to follow JoAnn and Jay everywhere! We Love you Savanna!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOANN

2008-02-27T12:51:00.000-08:00

Okay-So I have been way behind on blogging! But another birthday is here and I could miss the chance to show you just how cute she is! JoAnn turned 5, and I feel so old :) She is my biggest helper. She went to Grandma's and Aunt Mary Ann's for 7 days, and I couldn't believe how much I missed her. She is one of my best friends. I am so lucky to have her and so grateful for her example. We decided to have a family dinner with some friends. She wanted Strawberry shortcake, and thanks to Amber we were able to pull it off.

Happy Birthday Jay

2008-01-27T19:22:00.000-08:00

I can't believe Jay is already 3! He is getting so big. All he wanted was a Spiderman party and a gun. He is pretty easy to please. We just had a few friends over Friday morning and had some cake and ice cream. Then on Saturday we went to the park and just got to have a day with the fam. It is so nice to just relax and Saturday was a beautiful day. Perfect weather.

2008-01-06T15:49:00.000-08:00

I love the Holidays! It is so much fun to get to spend time with family. This year was our first year staying home for Christmas morning and it was so much fun. As soon as we were done opening presents and packing up the car we heading to Thatcher. We were able to stay there for 5 days and just enjoy being together. It was a lot of fun that we were able to have a baby shower for Steven's wife Kami. I love any excuse to get together with just the girls and no kids. After Christmas we came home and spent the new year with the Wahl family. I hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year! I want to hear all about it so keep me updated!!

Christmas Lights at the Temple

2007-12-14T14:04:00.001-08:00

We had so much fun going to see the lights with
Mary Ann and her family. They get prettier every
year. My kids had a blast and Savanna just kept
looking every where. I am not sure she quite got
what was going on. Merry Christmas!!!!

AHHHHHHHH!!!

2007-12-05T13:09:00.000-08:00

Okay! So I got repremanded a little for being so behind on my post. My camera is broken so there are no pictures and life has just been a little hectic. Thanksgiving weekend is still a blur. We went out to Buckeye Wednesday evening. This year was with Alan's family and we were able to be at his sister Lanae's for dinner. Friday morning all the sisters decided to try the after Thanksgiving shopping. I swore I would never do it...but I figured it would be fun with all the sisters right? Oh my goodness!! I remember why I don't go. It was CRAZY. The only good part about it was that we got a lot of good chatting time in while we were waiting in lines. Then we came home Friday night and Saturday morning we went to Tucson. The 2A State Championship game was at the U of A stadium and Alan's brother was playing. Of course we can't miss a game :) Right after the game it was straight to St. Johns...Alan's brother Darrin was giving his Farewell talk. He reports today and is going to the New York, New York South spanish speaking mission. Yes...he is going to be in the getto! But if anyone can do it, Darrin can. The weekend actually was great and it was so nice to be cold finally. I mean come on...It is December already! Well, a few days after we got back we got a call from someone wanting to buy our home. So now we are in middle of a possible move. By possible I mean if all the financing works out we will be moving the first of the year. It was supposed to be this weekend...but who wants to move before Christmas anyway! :) So, there it is. My crazy busy life. And to add one more thing...we are going to go to the zoo next weekend in Tucson if anyone wants to come. It will be so fun to get to catch up with friends and see everyone kids. SEE YOU ALL SOON!!

Halloween Fun

2007-11-05T15:01:00.001-08:00

Well I am finally back! Alan had to go to Michigan for TWO WEEKS...so I decided to head to Thatcher. We had so much fun getting to be there over Halloween and had a blast with all of the cousins. We were able to go to the pumpkin patch in Wilcox and had a blast! Thanks Steven and Kami!--and CONGRATS! They just found out they are having a girl! I am so excited for them. Also, my parents just got 4 new mini horses and my kids loved them. They really were the perfect size, and JoAnn even got to help train. Uncle Levi said she was a natural! Thanks to everyone who let us impose for that long! It really was great to be around so much family for two whole weeks!

Family Pictures

2007-10-11T14:11:00.001-07:00

Family Night with the Wahls

2007-10-04T21:48:00.000-07:00

We had a barbeque for family home evening
and Savanna loved being outside...She didn't
quite like the grass yet, so she just stayed in
her seat.

Jay and Alan love to just chill....this time they
decided to do it on our back fence!

Let me explain these next two pictures. Jay loves to throw balls
and threw one up on our roof. So of course, Alan just put JoAnn
up on the roof to get it. She loved it until she realized she was
going to have to get down....it took almost 5 minutes to convince
her that Alan wouldn't drop her if she would just jump. Finally
she did...........

It was about right here I had my heart attack!!!

JoAnn and Jay love to push Savanna in her stroller...

this one just happens to by JoAnn's doll stroller! Thank

goodness I have a petite one! :)

Fun in Thatcher!!

2007-09-23T22:52:00.001-07:00

My Cute Kids

2007-09-12T22:47:00.002-07:00

Savanna- 6 months

Jay 2 yrs.

JoAnn - 4 yrs.

I finally gave into Mary Ann's temptation!!

2007-09-12T22:00:00.000-07:00

Grandma took us all on a Sunday drive

JoAnn (middle) with her two cousins Haylee and Matt

Jay loves to be dirty

Mom and JoAnn on our Drive

All the kids wanted to touch the antelope...and

got pretty dang close!!

Bear with me! I am new at the blog thing. These are pictures of our family this summer up in Greer. My family had our reunion up at a cabin there! While we were there, we saw an antelope and I decided to see how close we could get to it. With 8 kids and me, we got within 200 yards and that thing layed down. It didn't even get back up until we were about 100 yards away and then it slowly took off. The kids had a blast and it was definately something they won't forget..