The Palmer Family

Happy New Year!

2009-01-01T12:29:00.000-08:00

Alan and Bryson went to the Tri-Ward Young men/women New Years eve party - when they got home - the rest of us were sound to sleep (I think I feel asleep during a movie around 10:30) Sounded like the party was fun! Today for New Years day - we're just kind of kickin' back - playing/working outside (it's a beautiful day), the kids are building additions to their forts - and we are all just enjoying ourselves and liking the fact that there is nothing we really need to do or go today! Happy New Year to everyone!!!

Christmas

2009-01-01T12:26:00.001-08:00

R WE READY FOR CHRISTMAS....

2008-12-21T22:03:00.000-08:00

Why is it that as a child... from Dec 1st till Christmas Day takes at least 1/2 the year to get here, but as an adult.... it comes so fast and then it's gone!!! To answer my question... yes I think I'm ready - just a little more wrapping to do!

More funny things Blake says...

2008-12-21T21:57:00.000-08:00

The other day...Blake said "When I grow up Dad - I'm going to be a Bishop like you" I decided to ask Blake why he thinks Heavenly Father needs Bishops. He responded in a way like Duh MOM... "To hand out candy"!!!!!!

Brother Lee and Blake SAVES the DAY...

2008-12-10T10:10:00.000-08:00

We have this man in our Ward - Brother Ivin Lee - he is AMAZING and CAN FIX ANYTHING!!!!!!! Our washer started leaking water (GUSHING) - and he came right over and took care of the problem. Blake was so excited to help - and Brother Lee was so kind to let him.

Decorating the tree...

2008-12-10T10:08:00.000-08:00

On Sunday, we decorated our Christmas tree... In fact the KIDS did it all by their selves this year - the entire set up!!! But, they saved the star for Dad (He was still doing Bishop stuff)!

I love our Nativity... It helps us remember the real reason for this season!

Thanks kids for doing such a great job with decorating!

Love the Expression - you can just tell he is so excited for Christmas!
Kaci even helped...

But wore out quickly...

A few days later... Bryson decorated the outside and hung lights.

Thanks Bryson! It looks great!

More fun in Mesa...

2008-12-10T10:05:00.000-08:00

We decided to stay an extra night in Mesa after Grandpa and Grandma left and just have some family time... We enjoyed ourselves so much and here are just a few things we did.... Bass Pro shop, Mesa Temple Lights, Swimming, Great food, Movies at the hotel, etc... It was just a wonderful weekend!!!

Family Pictures at Bass Pro Shop

(We actually run into Alan's Uncle Max and all his kids here so he took our pics)

The kids got to see Santa... You can see how much Kaci LOVED it!

The kids (all of us) loved seeing all the animals! We laughed so hard... Alan would try and scare Blake by holding him close then growling. It was great!Kaylee looking at the Large Trout...

Kaci playing with a stuffed reindeer (we were trying to keep her happy)!

I goofed and didn't get pics of Bryson at Bass Pro Shop... He was in Heaven here... this is what he loves!

I LOVE TO SEE THE TEMPLE... It was Beautiful with lights!

More Family Shots... Great Memories! Kaylee was our photographer with the pics below...
The wise men and baby Jesus were her fav pics to take!

Christmas gift from Grandpa and Grandma Hubbard

2008-12-10T10:02:00.000-08:00

Grandpa and Grandma took us to AMAZING JAKES!!!!! (our kids have wanted to go FOREVER) so this was the BEST present ever. They stayed down in Mesa with us Thanksgiving night - put us up in a motel and then we PLAYED on Friday (That is after Mom, Jody and I did our early morning shopping - oh so fun!) - Thanks Grandpa and Grandma for a VERY FUN WEEKEND! We love you! Here are a few pics in no particular order..

Gettin' ready for Lazar Tag...

Kaylee on the Tea Cups...

I took Kaci on them once - BIG MISTAKE - I got so Dizzy but Kaci Love it

Kaci on the Merry Go Round... Bryson took her on it at first and she was happy until... the worker went to buckle her in - then she was ticked! Dad got on and she at least lasted thru the ride (sort of happily)

Mom and Kaci

Kaci drivin' the race cars with Dad

Kaylee and Bryson on the Bumper cars...

Blake took a turn also but I didn't have my camera ready.

Blake's Fav ride... I bet he rode it 20 times!

Hold on Blake... this one goes FAST!

Lookin' for tickets... to cash in on prizes!

Grandma and Kaci

Grandpa playin' with the grand kids!

Thanksgiving Day...

2008-12-10T09:59:00.000-08:00

Okay... so I'm spoiled (I know) and EACH (mostly) year - we go to MY FAMILY'S side for Thanksgiving. I love it! It is the only time of the year that my entire family on my Dad's side gets together. There is usually around 100 plus people - lots of food - volleyball (it's a tradition) - great weather and just lots of fun - This year was no exception - it was a wonderful year! Here are a few pics...

It was so great to have all my family there this year!

Fun times!

Blake havin' fun with cousins!

Dad and Bryson playin' catch

Everyone LOVED cute little Kaci!

We lOVE Grandpa!

What are we thankful for...

2008-11-24T11:22:00.001-08:00

Tonight for FHE, We sat around the computer and all shared things we are thankful for... here they are in no particular order... We wanted to come up with atleast 100

Family
Friends
House
Apples
Bryson
Kaylee
Blake
Kaci
Mom
Dad
Patch
Grandparents
Animals
Oreo
Chip
Goats
Sugar
Food
Warm Clothes
Car
Blankets
Tv
Bed
Living in JoeCity
Fish
Awesome Bishop (Guess who said that)
Great school teachers
Clean house
4 wheeler
Dirty House - cuz I know I have children
Hand prints on walls
Cows
Flashlight
Candles
Home Teachers
Gospel
Jesus
Computer
Atonement
Fridge and Freezer
Soap
Deodorant
Stake Presidency
Visiting Teachers
Pens
Money
Vacations
Treadmill
Time with Family
Guns
Hotels
Boats
Birds
Cousins
Rabbits
Aunts and Uncles
Knives
B-ball Hoops
Games
Footballs
Good jobs
Hair
Milk
Water
Renters
Pictures
Hunting
Swimming
Fishing
Running
Our Bodies
Vicky's Body (guess who said that)
Heavenly Father
Prayer
Music
Temple
Our Obed Ward
Church Leaders
Scriptures
Family Home Evening
Blogs
Rubber Bands
Paper
Disposal Diapers
Drugs (like Tylenol etc...)
Riding Horses
Riding Bikes
Board Games
New Table
Craigslist
Ebay
Books
Cameras
Phones
Toothbrushes
Floss
Toothpaste
Smiles
Hugs
Swing sets
Tramp
Chairs
Couches
Back Rubs
Ice Cream
Toys
Laughter
Candy
Stores
Santa Claus
Snow
Sledding
Hills
Chickens
Babies
Dish Washer
American Flag
Arizona
America
Police
Days with no wind
A beautiful Fall
Days with wind - so we can fly kites
Prophets
Food Storage
Electricity
Light
Night
Sleep
Garage
Toilets
Showers
Faith in God
Scouts
Achievement Days
Barn
Goat Cheese
Goat Milk
Pencil Sharpeners
Envelopes
Mail
Gas (The kind used in CARS)
Big bath tub
Trees
Fruit
Veges
Hair Rubber bands
Teeth
Dentists
Real Estate
Doctors
Life
Life after Death
Pumpkins
Repentance
Forgiveness
Peaches
Gum
Plants
Air
Toliet Paper
Paper
Carpet

This was alot of fun.... we all just called out things and I typed as fast as I could - we are thankful for many things!

Funny Things said...

2008-11-24T11:18:00.002-08:00

Yesterday, Kaylee was needing to get something out of our room - I told her she better NOT go into my closet - she of coursed asked why (Like she didn't know!!!) I told her that there are Christmas presents hid in there (She already knew that!!) and that if she found them Christmas might not happen this year! Bryson said "Don't worry about goin' in there Kaylee. ALL it is, is a tunnel dug to a coal mine"!!!

Grandpa and Grandma Baseball stop in for a visit...

2008-11-24T11:18:00.001-08:00

I love that our kids have had the chance to get to know their Great Grandparents so well. They are amazing people and we love it it when they stop in for a visit! They were on their way to the Snowflake Temple.

B-Ball and Honey Taffy with G-ma

2008-11-24T11:17:00.001-08:00

Grandma Palmer playin' Ball with the Grandkids...

Kaylee asked Grandma to help her make HONEY TAFFY...

IT TASTED SO YUMMY!!!

Our Get away... with Kaci...

2008-11-24T11:14:00.000-08:00

Okay... So Saturday was my B-day (#37) and my present... a getaway to the Bed and Breakfast in Snowflake Friday night. We love going there! Alan's mom watched our older 3 kids, but since Kaci is STILL NICELY ATTACHED... she came along! The rooms there are beautiful and the evening was Perfect! As I was downloading my pics - I realized I didn't even get a pic of me on my b-day - I'm always the one taking the pics - I better learn to pass the camera to someone else so future posterity know that I EVEN EXISTED! (Ha Ha)

The Bruise...

2008-11-20T15:02:00.001-08:00

Dad and Mom ask? "What were you thinkin'?"!!!!!

Bryson came home from school yesterday with the NICE LITTLE PERFECTLY ROUND BRUISE right below his bottom lip! I guess him and some friends were taking an eraser (the kind that goes on the end of a pencil) and making it like a suction cup on their skin - way to go!!! It's going to look real nice for family pics that I hope to take for the holidays! Boys will be Boys and mine is ALL BOY!!! We love you Bryson!

Caught with the Chocolate...

2008-11-20T13:26:00.000-08:00

Today, while I was busy cleaning - Kaci was enjoying herself...

I had just brought these nuts and chocolate chips home yesterday and had not yet put them away - Kaci found them opened the bag and ATE PLENTY!!!

Look what I found...

UH OH... I got caught...

Back for more...OH... These are SOOOOOO GOOD!

Kristal Tagged me...

2008-11-18T20:17:00.001-08:00

The rules: Answer the question using only one word. Then tag 4 others.

1.Where is your cell phone? bedroom
2. Your significant other? Alan
3. Your hair? wet
4. Your mother? Merna
5. Your father? Edd
6. Your favorite thing? Family
7. Your dream last night? none
8. Your favorite drink? diet
9. Your dream/goal? Eternallife
10. The room your in? kitchen
11. Your hobby? blogging
12. Your fear? None
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? JoeCity
14. What your not? Singer
15. Muffins? blueberry
16. One of your wish list items? sectional
17. Where you grew up? Pima
18. The last thing you did? shower
19. What are you wearing? pajamas
20. Favorite gadget? camera
21. Your pets? horses
22. Your computer? fun
23. Your mood? sleepy
24. Missing someone? Mom
25. Your Car? Yukon
26. Something you're not wearing? shoes
27. Favorite Store? target
28. Favorite Word? Love
29. Your favorite color? Rainbow
30. When is the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? unknown

I tag...Kami, Kourtney, Jessica and Maryann

Coloring Lessons...

2008-11-18T20:15:00.000-08:00

Tonight Kaylee decided to teach Kaci how to color... and she actually got it! She wanted to hold ALL the markers (The kind that only color on special paper - thankfully) and would do a little Grunt if they tried to take one away from her. When it was time to put them away... she threw a little (BIG) fit! Oh no... these little fits are starting to happen a little more often... We might be in for some trouble!

Blake wanted to get in on the Coloring...

A Work of Art...

Storytime with Grandma...

2008-11-18T20:14:00.000-08:00

Grandma Palmer (Alan's Mom) is up for the week visiting - last night for FHE she told stories. She is such a great storyteller and had EVERYONE'S attention! We love our Grandma!

Oh So Cute... Little Steps

2008-11-18T20:12:00.000-08:00

Kaci is walking... Sunday she took 2 steps and today she is up to 5 steps. I love it - she gets so excited - and EVERYONE must clap for her when she's done or she scowls at us!

Is it a fast day or slow day?

2008-11-16T13:36:00.000-08:00

Today, during Sacrament meeting, Blake asked "Mom, is it a fast day or slow day?" I kind of could figure out what he meant so I said " I guess it's a slow day" He said "GOOD!!!" and I asked "Why?" - His reply... "Because on Fast day - we don't get any candy from Dad's Bishop's office" What a KID!!!

Just one more Ride...

2008-11-16T13:35:00.002-08:00

Yesterday, Dad took Kaci ridin' - SHE LOVED IT! In fact, she threw a little (BIG) fit when she had to get off!

Daddy's Little COWGIRL!

Yesterday Morning we woke up to this...

2008-11-16T13:35:00.001-08:00

OOPS! The sprinkler's were left on over night! Our Kids sure were excited to see this and had fun seeing who could get the longest ice sickle!

Not NEW, but NEW to me...

2008-11-14T19:13:00.000-08:00

Today I got a new Table (New to me) and I LOVE IT! I Found it on Craigslist and had to drive to Cottonwood to get it - but it was worth it. I think it looks great!

What a Beautiful Site...

2008-11-13T11:35:00.000-08:00

Taken' from our back porch. I love this World we live in!

HO HO HO

2008-11-13T11:33:00.000-08:00

Okay... A couple of days ago, Blake was takin' a bubble bath in our tub and prity soon I hear " HO HO HO come here Mom... I have a present for you"!!! He was tryin' to act like Santa! I think he added a few EXTRA bubbles when I was out of the room! So Cute!

FORTS...

2008-11-11T15:18:00.000-08:00

Our Kids have worked all day (Veterans Day) on their Forts at the bottom of our property!

Kaylee and Kason workin' hard...

Dad Helpin' out a little...

Posin' for a quick pic!

Searchin' thru the Junk Pile...

Kaylee diggin'

I KNOW... THERE ARE WORSE ADDICTIONS THAN THIS!!!

2008-11-11T15:14:00.000-08:00

Okay... so my husband is Addicted! He has finally been convinced that we DON'T Need to have a GAZILLION Horses around our place... THEY EAT TOO MUCH, so instead... He's turned to Goat's! He is just addicted to animals! But like I said... there are worse addictions! I give him a hard time about all his animals, but the TRUTH Is... I like them as much as he does! We now have 4 goats(Uncle max just gave us 3 more), but only 5 horses!

Our growing Goat Herd...

When we were in the Valley this past weekend - while driving around, we ran into Alan's Stud Horse he sold last year - it was fun seeing him and Blake even went for a ride! He is such a nice horse!

Kids say the funniest things...

2008-11-11T15:06:00.000-08:00

This past weekend, Alan and I and the two little kids went to Phoenix to watch the Joe City/Pima f-ball playoff game (We don't need to talk about who won - obviously not who I was hoping for) anyways... Blake really wanted to stay home with the sitter so to try and make it a little more fun for him... We spoiled him a little. One thing we did was got him HOOKED on Slurpee Drinks from 7-11. On Saturday afternoon - he wanted one BAD and of course we couldn't find a 7-11 ANYWHERE... so as we were looking, a SAD LITTLE FACE looked up and said "You know little kids can go to Heaven if they don't get anything to drink" Of course... we got a good laugh and after he got his drink he said "I'm so glad I didn't go to Heaven" We are too Blake!

Okay... this is a few days later, but I just have to add this so I remember... Blake today said the funniest thing. We were in a store and of course it's bathroom was broke - and we were DESPERATE, so we went next door to a tanning salon to use theirs. As we walked to the very back of the store, Blake asked "What are those things?" referring to the tanning beds. I said " They are things that help tan people" He of course asked " What does tanning mean?" I said "It turns people brown" He looked surprised and said "I wish they had something that turned people blue - I want to be blue!" Such a silly KID!

Meet Velcro...

2008-11-04T20:40:00.000-08:00

Just a little FYI... the picture below is from a few weeks ago.... He is actually BALD now as you can see in this pic above! We call him Velcro because everything sticks to his head!

A Lesson Learned...

2008-10-30T23:14:00.001-07:00

It was late tonight and I couldn't find something that I really needed for Kaci before I put her down to sleep - Bryson was helping me look - I was getting frustrated then.... I turned around and Bryson was on his knees praying - What a good kid and of course we found it! Lessons can often be taught to us by our children!!!

Halloween

2008-10-30T12:29:00.000-07:00

I love this holiday - not Alan's fav but he cooperates nicely! I just love it - cuz the kids look so cute in all their costumes.. Halloween this year started a day early - with the school carnival. (our f-ball team had a game in Bagdad on Halloween -and since that will take half the town away - they did the carnival early) - my kids were excited... it just extended the fun! Here are a few pictures of all our excitement over the last two days!

Blake had a Halloween Preschool Party... He even had a little performance and sang the mom's songs. So So CUTE!!! He loves being a Cowboy in real life - him and his Dad went riding today! Later on Halloween night... he was a cute little puppy dog! His friend Jareom stayed the night and they loved counting their candy together!

Kaylee - we'll after tonight - Dad has decided that SHE WILL NEVER BE ALLOWED TO WEAR MAKEUP AGAIN AND SHE WILL NOT DATE TILL SHE'S AT LEAST 40! She looked beautiful in here Gypsy costume!

Kaylee and her friend Kristen

Makin' Spooky Pancakes... YUMMY!
Kaci - what can I say... She is just ADORABLE!!!

Bryson was BRAVE and decided to... well see for yourself.... At the carnival, I bet at least 100 people rubbed his head and EVERYONE loved the look! The manager of Walmart (he lives in Joe City) was there and took a pic - he plan's on showing it to all his employees.

Tryin' to look like an OLD MAN - I think we know what he might look like when he's 90!!!

Bryson carved this picture of Christ - it looked amazing!!!

Halloween Night - Crosby's came over and we ate a GROSS DINNER... Intestines, Spider eggs, Black bat wings, Pus, Blood, Moldy bread, Booger Salad, were a few items on the menu - IT WAS DELICIOUS!!!
Black Bat Wings (Thanks for the idea Jackie)
Pus

All the Cousins went out Trick or Treating together - so FUN! We even let the older boys go off by themselves this year - they loved it and we love that cell phones exist - we checked in with them often!

It's the Day after Halloween... and what am I thankful for.... NO MORE HALLOWEEN TILL NEXT YEAR - I'm all SPOOKED OUT!!!!!

Haunted House...

2008-10-27T10:08:00.001-07:00

Yesterday... the kids made a Haunted Gingerbread House....

I think Blake ate a little too much Candy and Frosting... later that evening when our Home Teachers came over... HE WAS WIRED!!!!!!!!!!! The kids called the ghost... The Holy Ghost... trying to help this be more of a Sunday activity.

KK's hair...

2008-10-27T10:04:00.000-07:00

Just had to post this... Crosby's were over playin' and I went out to check on the kids and this is what I found....

What a HAIR DO!!!! SO SO SO CUTE!

Bishop was HEART ATTACKED...

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

Today - the Primary Children Heart Attacked Alan's Bishops door - so cute! On the hearts they thanked him for all he does. I'll post a pic as soon as I get to the church to take one!

The Primary Program...

2008-10-25T22:01:00.001-07:00

Today was our Ward's Primary program. It was a wonderful program - Our kids did a great job on their parts and the songs were beautiful! Alan (Bishop) even gave a little talk at the end of the program - one of my fav parts - was that Alan actually got to sit by me during the meeting - that is always a treat for me cuz it doesn't happen very often... I'm not sure he wants to anymore though... Kaci spit up all over him not once but twice - he was covered!

A Beautiful day...

2008-10-25T21:58:00.000-07:00

Today was a very Beautiful and Spiritual Day... It was Laynee's funeral and the day couldn't have been more special. Knowing someone like her and her family just makes you want to be better. During Alan's talk - he challenged all of us to touch others lives for good - just like Laynee did ours.

The Swing...

2008-10-25T21:48:00.000-07:00

Alan's Uncle Tom and Aunt Gretna Palmer and G-ma came thru Joe City the other day for a quick visit. They left today for their another mission - they are going to the West Indies . They are an amazing couple and will serve so well. Just a funny (sort of funny) little story... 8 years ago, when we moved to Joe City... I really wanted a porch swing on our front porch. We'll Uncle Tom and Aunt Gretna had one - and they gave it to us.... UNDER ONE CONDITION: Alan had to sing me a love song while we sat on the swing together (Alan actually has an amazing voice - and I would love this)... now 8 years later.. guess what their first question was to Alan when they walked thru our door... Yip - you guessed it - of course they asked him if he has met up to his end of the deal and yip - you guessed it - HE HAS NOT!!!!!!!!! The swing is down right now getting repaired - so Uncle Tom told Alan... he owes me 2 songs when it gets fixed! When you see him...do me a favor and ask if he's kept his commitment!!!

GOING PRIVATE

2008-10-22T23:14:00.000-07:00

I plan on going private in the next week or so... if you would like to be invited on to my blog - drop me an email at avpalmer3@hotmail.com I guess... CRAZY PEOPLE try to get info from blogs...and use it in ways they shouldn't - don't want to risk it!

Jessica Tagged Me...

2008-10-22T21:12:00.000-07:00

4 random things I love about Alan...
1. I love it when he goes to the coral to feed the animals and after he is done - he stands and stares - I sometimes watch him from our kitchen window - I know when he's doing this he's just de-stressing and enjoying life - I love it!
2. I love it that he calls me during the day for no real reason - just because he loves me!
3. I love it that he looks so dang good in anything.. suit and tie, wranglers, and etc...
4. I love it that he can dance Country so amazingly - I saw him on the dance floor the first time I ever saw him and I was like... WOW!!!

4 jobs I've had...
1. Life Guard
2. Secretary
3. Pharmaceutical Rep
4. Dental Hygienist

4 movies I've seen more then once...
1. Scooby Doo (Blake's Fav)
2. Man From Snowy River
3. Scooby Doo
4. Scooby Doo

4 TV Shows I watch...
We actually don't have TV - not enough time to watch it!

4 place I've been...

1. Wyoming

2. Washington

3. Germany

4. California

4 places I've lived...
1. Pima, AZ
2. Flagstaff, AZ
3. West Jordan, UT
4. Joseph City, AZ

4 favorite foods...
1. Mexican
2. Mexican
3. Mexican
4. Mexican (can you tell what I like?)

4 places I'd like to visit....
1. Hawaii
2. Chilie
3. Nauvoo
4. Tropical Island (alone with Alan)

4 people I tag...
1. Suzanna
2. Deanne
3. Maryann
4. Kami

My heart is heavy...

2008-10-20T14:55:00.000-07:00

These last few days have been tough... Our good friends and members of our ward lost their little baby girl Laynee yesterday. She was born healthy, but at about 4 weeks caught a cold that attacked her heart. She has been fighting for her life the last 9 months. She was such a fighter and a blessing - not only to her family but to EVERYONE in this community. MariJoe and JC (her parents) are such good examples to everyone - they are sad for their loss - but every time we are with them they bear testimony of our Savior and they know that they will be with her again and have the opportunity to raise their sweet little girl. They plan on having a service this Saturday - a viewing will be held from 9 am till 10 am with a service in the chapel at 10:00 -. THEY WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

We LOVE Cookies!!

2008-10-19T16:55:00.002-07:00

With Alan, being the Bishop... Sunday's can sometimes be long days, so today after church, Jenny came over and made Halloween cookies with our kids. It was so so so FUN! Our kids had such a great time!

Jenny Patterson... went to Chef school and is AMAZING in the kitchen.

Bryson and his dough...

Kaylee LOVES to cook... Blake was so proud of his cookies...

Solomon's even came over for some cookie decorating lessons...

THANKS JENNY!!!

A VERY TIRED BOY RETURNS...

2008-10-19T16:47:00.000-07:00

FINALLY, at 1:00 am this Sunday morning - Bryson returned! He was happy and tired - It sounded like a tough hike that ended up going into dark. What a great experience for him and all the boys! We're proud of you Bryson!

Of course, Bryson is loving' this... he got spoiled by both Blake and Kaylee with a back massage!

Cousin time...

2008-10-19T16:39:00.000-07:00

We love having cousins come visit! A few weeks ago, The Layton's were up visiting which was GREAT fun - then last week Blake had the chance to visit and play with his cousin Ally - then this week Jadin and Samantha were up for a visit. I didn't have my camera on the first two visits, but here's some of the fun they had the past couple of days... and OF COURSE my kids love living' next door to our Crosby cousins!!!!

Jadin, Sam, Blake, Kelli

Blake and Jadin loved riding' OREO - Jadin would use the stick and Blake would use the reins - they even did some trotting!!!

Another Outside Project...

2008-10-18T12:07:00.000-07:00

I don't think I have posted this yet... WE HAVE A GOAT and YES I DRINK THE MILK. To be honest, I actually can't taste a difference between the goat milk and cow milk and BELIEVE ME I was VERY SCEPTICAL about the whole thing. Today, Alan and our good friend Ed Owen have been welding a cow/goat pen and it looks great!

Our Goat! As I was writing this, I realized our goat didn't have a name so.... We just took a vote and her name is now SALLY! She is a very friendly goat!

The new pen at the top of the arena...

Bryson is growin' up...

2008-10-17T15:30:00.000-07:00

Brsyon just headed out the door for a overnighter campout with scouts... They are going up by Hanagan's Meadow and then doing a 20 mile hike down to the Blue river (I hope I got all that right) tommorow. It should be a cold night, so I made sure I helped him pack good#?!!! As he was getting ready to leave, we were talking - I told him it's hard on Moms to see there little boys grow up...I said you know I worry about you don't you... His reply "Obviously, look at all this" as he points to his HUGE PILE of stuff he was taking! However, to my credit... when I dropped him off.... Other kids had HUGE PILES OF STUFF too! I hope he has a great trip, is safe and stays warm! I'm sure I will offer a few prayers in the next 24 hours! Thank goodness he has GREAT Scout Leaders!!!

It Bunco time....

2008-10-17T15:19:00.000-07:00

Okay.. so last night was bunco night.. and for the VERY FIRST TIME... I got to stay at the party the ENTIRE TIME and Alan didn't even have to bring Kaci to me! Yeah!!!!! She actually took a bottle for him and was very happy while I was gone... and like I said in a blog earlier, I even came home to a mostly clean house. What a family I have - they are AWESOME!!! Okay, so about Bunco... it was at my friend Krystal's house - she required us to dress as a famous person... so Alan helped me come up with an idea... And HERE IT IS!!!
CAN YOU GUESS IT??? Yip, I'm Sarah Palin
(I was so happy... people actually knew who I was)

As you can see from the picture...we had a great time!

Here are others and their fun costumes...

POOR KACI...

2008-10-17T09:46:00.000-07:00

She has been a little crabby lately..... and I could not figure out the problem... Finally I noticed another tooth pop thru yesterday... She is feeling much better now! Yeah for Kaci and Yeah for Mom! Now, poor poor poor Kaci... last night she feel out of our bed onto the floor face first and today, she hit her head on our hard tile. She seems to have made it thru all her mishaps fine - but I feel so bad as her mom - I NEED TO PROTECT HER MORE!!! When Blake saw her hit her head on the tile he said "Poor Little Thing" in a very sad little voice. He loves his sister and hates to see her get hurt. She is sleeping now and all is well - thankfully!

My helper...

2008-10-17T08:31:00.000-07:00

Here we go again... 5 dozen more eggs (another seminary class hit reading goal). Only this time, I had a helper. Blake wanted to help crack. This is how he did it....

He would VERY carefully crack the top of the egg, then remove just enough shell that he would have a small hole in the top of the egg...

Then he would dump the egg in the cup... He loved it and did a great job at it!

See the big bowl of cracked eggs - well, when it was COMPLETELY FULL... I was holding it above my head to see if any shells (sea shells like Blake calls them) were at the bottom - and guess what... I dumped egg all over me - GROSS!!! Blake said "Don't worry mom - it happens, accidents happen" Instead of being mad at myself for the HUGE mess I had to clean up - Blake just helped me laugh about it!

Thanks for your help Blake!

Prayer WORKS!!!

2008-10-16T22:14:00.001-07:00

Okay... so today was a VERY CRAZY DAY!!! and in all my craziness.... I LOST MY CELL PHONE (of course the battery was dead so I couldn't call it)!!!!!!!!!! My day started with... cooking over 5 doz eggs and sausage for Alan's seminary class (they hit their reading goal and he owed them breakfast), getting kids out the door for school, Blake to preschool by 9, running to Winslow for a Walmart shopping trip, getting back by 11 to get Blake from school, cleaning out the car, picking up kids by 12:20 (early out today for parent teacher conf.), oops - not feeding Alan lunch (hopefully he ate something), helping Kaylee perfect her magic tricks and make pumpkin cupcakes for the achievement day talent show, going to 2 parent teacher conferences, then having a talent show for achievement days.... Somewhere between shopping at walmart and picking up the kids... I LOST MY PHONE! Tonight after Bunco, I PRAYED and PRAYED and PRAYED and PRAYED.... this is what I did...

I PRAYED.... I really really really needed to find my phone

I Cleaned my Yukon again!!!

I Prayed again... trying to think where I last had my phone...

I dug thru YUCKY-STINKY trash - not once but TWICE thinking maybe I threw it away when I cleaned my Yucon the first time!

FINALLY, After SEVERAL more prayers.... I found it! It was in the Yukon in a side compartment on the passanger side... I have NO IDEA how it got there!

NOW.... I think I'll go pray again... just to say THANKS for helping me find it! Prayer REALLY DOES WORK!!!!!!!

(Just a little note.... I have the BEST family in the WORLD!!! This day was crazy, but thanks to a great husband and Kids... I am going to bed now with a (mostly) clean house (they cleaned up while I was at Bunco) and a feeling of relief that the day is over but also i'm just happy - I might somedays have a very busy crazy life (like we all do)- but what I have most is a wonderful life!

Achievement Day Talent Show

2008-10-16T16:53:00.001-07:00

I am one of our Wards Achievement day Leaders... I love it! We have such a great group of about 15-18 girls that come every other week. Today we did a talent show.. the girls were so so cute. I was proud of Kaylee... she chose to show 2 magic tricks and then she baked pumpkin cupcakes to share with everyone as her talent. Kaylee is a very talented and sweet girl and I love her! I am so happy that I can get to go to achievement days with her!

Workin' hard on her Pumpkins...

CUTE....

They not only looked good, but tasted YUMMY!

Performing her magic...

End of the Quarter... AND ALL MADE HONOR ROLL!!!

2008-10-16T15:11:00.000-07:00

Bryson and Kaylee came home from school today... both EXCITED!!!! Yip, they both made honor roll. I just came back from visiting with their teachers and all they said were POSITIVE things about our kids! I'm such a proud mom right now! GREAT JOB Bryson and Kaylee!!! We LOVE YOU!!!!!

FUN ON THE FARM...

2008-10-15T16:34:00.000-07:00

YEE HA COWBOY...

For several days, Blake begged his Dad to let him ride and rope. The week was a crazy one, so finally on Friday, he got his wish! He wanted to rope a real cow on OREO not a fake dummy cow. It was a very windy day or else he would have worn his new Cowboy hat Dad just bought him. Watch the video to see how he did... Kaylee also took the time to do a little training on Chip - she did prity darn good!

Fun Family trip to Flag...

2008-10-14T20:38:00.000-07:00

Monday was a holiday so we decided it would be fun to just get away for the day as a family. Something we TOTALLY TREASURE! We headed to Flagstaff on Sunday evening (after Alan was finished playing' Bishop) and stayed the night at Grandpa and Grandma's - of course they spoiled us rotten and we loved visiting! The next day after running a few errands, we headed to the Flagstaff new Aquaplex - it was so so so FUN! and if it was so so so COLD (outside)... or you would have pictures, but I didn't want to run back to the car to get the camera... so I'll just write about it. The place had a little lazy river, vortex area, 2 big slides and a zero depth area with little slides and fun toy for the smaller kids. All our kids loved it - Kaci loved the water and I think Blake went down the little slides 100 plus times. The big kids of course loved the faster slides and the vortex (whirlpool). The water was nice and warm so we stayed for a good long while. My favorite was relaxing' in the hot tub - kissing' my husband in the pool and of course... just watching' my kids have fun! We will DEFINITELY go back again!

VOTE YES!!!

2008-10-11T09:22:00.001-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 10, 2008

YES on Prop 102/YESforMarriage.com Response to Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling

CT RULING SHOWS WHY VOTING YES ON PROP 102 CRITICAL IN ARIZONA
The Connecticut Supreme Court today overturned that state’s law defining marriage only as the union of one man and one woman. Connecticut now joins Massachusetts and California on the list of states that have had judges by a one-vote margin redefine marriage for the entire state.
Yes on Prop 102 spokesperson, Kelly Molique, said the CT decision shows the importance of passing the marriage amendment in Arizona this November. “The Connecticut ruling further illustrates why Arizona needs Proposition 102’s 20 simple and clear words added to the Arizona Constitution,” Molique said. “As the Connecticut ruling shows, it’s easy for activist judges and politicians to overturn existing marriage laws. The only way to prevent that from happening is to amend the constitution by passing Prop 102.”
Prop 102 reads:
“Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state.”
“By voting yes on Prop 102, Arizonans can decide the future of marriage rather than leave the definition vulnerable to redefinition by judges or politicians,” said Molique.
http://www.yesformarriageemail.com/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=125&qid=118

A Yummy Yummy Funny Lunch...

2008-10-10T11:48:00.000-07:00

Kelli and Kalynn are over today playing so for lunch I fixed them something special...OCTOPUS AND SEAWEED! When I announced what I was planning on cooking - Blake and Kelli were a little nervous (they actually begged for mac n cheese) - but were so excited after they saw what it was. Take a look for yourself!

Best Friends and Cousins!

KK thought it was YUMMY!

Just in case you want to give it a try...

The seaweed (ramen noodles) is normally green - but since i was out of green food coloring we have brown. Just add the food coloring to the water when you cook the noodles. To make the octopus - use hotdogs that are still half way frozen (it makes it easier to cut) then on about 3/4 of the hotdog (long ways) - cut it like a pie to make the 8 legs. When you boil them in a big pot - the legs will flip out to make it look like an octopus. I usually use mustard or ketcup for the eyes. I use to make this for my older kids when they were little and they would beg for it. Today was Blake's first time.

A great FHE lesson

2008-10-10T11:43:00.000-07:00

Okay... I just have to brag about my daughter! Kaylee gave the BEST FHE lesson Monday night on the Holy Ghost. She had taken time to prepare, had us look up scriptures, used object lessons, etc... Great job Kaylee!

A BIG BIG Night for Kaci...

2008-10-07T23:23:00.000-07:00

FINALLY!!!! Kaci actually slept the entire night (till 6:30 AM) without waking up!!!! YEAH!!! Can you tell I'm excited? The crazy thing, I actually woke up 3 times in the night just to check on her. I was sure something was wrong - but - she was just sleeping! The last couple of days she has learned to SORT OF take a bottle - maybe that is helping her sleep. When I woke Kaylee this morning for school - I told her that Kaci had something really exciting happen and that she had slept all night- she looked at me and said Mom - that's exciting for YOU! It is exciting for me - I just hope it keeps up. Gotta have FAITH it well!

The End of F-ball Season...

2008-10-07T23:21:00.001-07:00

Today, Bryson played his last F-ball game of his 6th grade year. The season was tough on the team - but they learned a lot and seemed to have fun. He turns in his pads tomorrow then a Pizza Party on Thursday.... He can't wait for the PIZZA!

A Friend MOVES AWAY....

2008-10-07T23:18:00.000-07:00

Kaylee and Kinzy

Last week, Kaylee had her best friend move away. The Friday before she left they enjoyed some time together... they ate their farewell dinner at Mr G's Pizza place. They have been great friends for 8 years now. Hopefully they can keep their friendship goin' with emails, etc...

General Conference

2008-10-04T14:23:00.000-07:00

Listen to the Prophet.... He knows the way!!!!

Saturday and Sunday we had the opportunity to listen to General Conference! I love it! It makes me feel good and gives me such a desire to TRY MORE and BE BETTER! I loved the quote from President Monson "Enjoy the Journey NOW"!!!! What great advice! We are so blessed to have a Prophet on the Earth today to lead us and guide us!

Homecoming 2008

2008-10-04T14:17:00.000-07:00

Today was Joseph City Wildcats Homecoming! We won our f-ball game against Williams tonight - what a great game. Many of our key players are hurt - but our younger kids really stepped up to the plate and did well. Each year after homecoming (after the dance) we have had the tradition to have all the high school students over to our home for desert waffles... YUMMY! This was our 8th year of doing so. Last night we had over 100 kids here - it was great fun. We had several adults kind enough to come help cook till 1:30 in the morinin' - thanks to all of them everything went really well. It's funny.... 8 years ago we invited everyone to stay till 3 am - each year we have ended earlier and earlier - I think we've just got smarter or older and can't handle staying up so late anymore. All the kids that came were great - very polite and appreciative! Joseph City has some great kids! I'm glad we live here! Our kids even stayed up to the very end!

What a fun night!

We didn't get a picture of all of our kitchen help - but we sure APPRECIATED everyone that helped!

Okay... so FINALLY at 1:30 am Dad told Blake he needed to goto bed...OF COURSE he DIDN'T want to so dad asked him to PLEASE go and lay in our bed to save it for him.. Blake was willing to watch the bed to make sure no one else climbed in but he didn't want to lay in it (in fear that he would actually fall asleep) so he watched from our bedroom floor. 2 MINUTES later this is what we found... He was asleep in this position still on the floor. SO SO SO CUTE!!!

GOLD!!!

2008-10-04T14:16:00.000-07:00

Okay... so not really, but it cost about as much as gold. Workin' on our years supply of HAY for our animals. Blake is dad right hand man - such a good helper.

Love Arizona Sunsets...

2008-09-22T11:29:00.001-07:00

Taken from our front porch a couple of weeks ago! Our Heavenly Father's paintings are beautiful!

OBED Ward RODEO... (pictures will be added soon)

2008-09-20T22:51:00.000-07:00

Saturday we had a GREAT ward party.... A RODEO! We had a huge turn out with lots of good food and entertainment. Alan spent the last couple of days rounding up animals - we had muttin' bustin (5 sheep), steer riding, cow hide races, ribbon race, kids made stick horses, gunny sack races, barrels, poles, and more... Alan's sister Tonya is the activity chairman and did a great job. We came home that night DIRTY and TIRED and HAPPY the day went so well! The following are just a FEW of my pictures, just to give you a taste of what the day was like.

Dad and Kaci and ? Goin' for a ride. Kaci loves to ride with Dad!

Bishop Palmer givin' some instructions to our Young Women

The Grocery (Candy) race for kids. Can you tell Blake LOVES candy????!!! Look at my LOAD!
The ribbon race - if they got a ribbon off a tail they earned a $1

Such Great food!!! and LOTS of it!!!

Hee Ya! Just watchin'!

More of The Obed's Ward Youth! We have such great Kids in Joe City!

Get ready, set, go...

Yeah... We won a $1!

Our young men!

The cow hide (rubber) race - a favorite!
Pie eating contest.... from this
to this....
TO THIS!!! YUCK!!!

Kaylee helpin' KK with her stick horse!
The stick horse coloring was a BIG hit!

Wheelbarrow grocery race!

The Phone call...

2008-09-19T09:58:00.005-07:00

Levi just flew out for Austrilla and we were able to talk to him for a little bit when he was at the airport. He sounded amazing! He was so into our kids and asked them questions - he said he is lovin' his mission and can't wait to get to Austrilla to share the gospel with those people. We are so proud of you Levi! Thanks for setting such a great example for our kids and us!

It's fair time...

2008-09-19T09:58:00.004-07:00

Another year at the Navajo County Fair and this is what we did... HAD LOTS OF FUN!!!!!

This year was so fun, we all spent plenty of time at the fair. The kids watched the 4h auction, rode rides with cousins, ate cotton candy (Blake's favorite), checked out their projects, raced the race cars, rode the train, watched the demolition derby and more.... Here is a little more detailed info on each kid...

Bryson: Well his 4-H steer ended up being a little to mean to show at the fair - so this year we just supported the other 4H kids and their animals. Bryson was able to sell his steer to a friend of ours from Winslow to re coop his money and make a little. He entered a couple of drawings and took first places on them. He has a talent for drawing. He rode lots of rides, but didn't like the sick feeling he got after getting off. I was able to go into his school class this year and help them make some fair projects - they divided the class into groups of 4 and make something from: cardboard and paper, plastic, metal, and duct tape. They all place so high. Bryson's group had made the log cabin out of cardboard and paper - they took 1st place and even got Best of Show! He got to go to the Fair and do a scavenger hunt with his entire 6th grade class. They won $65.00 and will use the money for a class party! Good job Bryson!

Kaylee: She entered several drawings and paintings and took first and second place on them - they looked really cool. My favorite one she entered was an abstract painting that she made by blowing paint out of straws. She also made a bracelet - which took first place and got Best of Class. She is really talented on creating things like that! If we had time she would enter 1,0000000 things in the fair! I also went into her 4th grade class and helped them make scarecrows. We divided into two groups - the boys made a "Old west Outlaw" which took 2nd and the girls made an "I love the USA" scarecrow out of nontraditional things - like pvc pipe and milk jugs - they took first place. They will also use their money for a party! Way to go Kaylee! Kaylee loved the fair rides - nothing scares her and she doesn't get sick - she was CRAZY!

Blake: He entered several abstract paintings and earned 1st, 2nd and third place ribbons on them (he calls them tags). He also entered flowers, tomatoes and pigeons. He earned LOTS of tags - several blue, red and 1 white! He was so excited. He loved going on the rides and eating cotton candy - good thing he had some birthday money to help buy it!

Kaci: Kaci is the best little girl in the world and can handle just about ANYTHING! She just hung out where ever we were and was HAPPY. She even went to the rodeo on Saturday night with us. It was our date night so we went and had a fair food dinner, twister drinks (yummy), and watched the rodeo with Tonya and Kevin. It was a great night!

Here are a few fun pictures in no particular order...

Bryson's log cabin - took best of show and 1st place!!!! WOW!!!!

Kaci went on our date with us to the rodeo - she loved the "TWISTER" drinks, so did we!

The kids ribbons (tags) and art work - they did awesome!

Kaylee acting CRAZY on a ride!
Our boys - oh so handsome!
Me and Kaylee's classes scarecrow - an outlaw of the old west! My real date this night - was definitely a lot HOTTER!
Alan and Kaci with Kaylee's classes "I LOVE THE USA" scarecrow!
At the rodeo - Aunt Tonya had fun feeding Kaci her first lemons - she loved it and would give the cutest grins after each taste. It was fun being at the rodeo with Crosby's!

Kyler and Kaylee getting off the Zipper - these two never got sick on rides and kept on going...
Bryson and Kaylee getting ready for the "EXPERIENCE" they look a little nervous!
Dad and his little girl!
The "EXPERIENCE" was a CRAZY WILD RIDE!
Love this picture...taken after the "EXPERIENCE" Bryson and Kadin were actually a little sick - the other two just posed for the picture. Luckily they never up chucked - just felt like it.

This was Dillan Robinson's Demolition car - he brought it by the house for our kids to see. It didn't look quite the same after the contest!
MMM MMM Good - Cotton Candy is his favorite!
All three kids on the slide. I even took Kaci down once - she loved it!
Another ride for the cousins!
Two sick boys getting off the Zipper!

Football update...

2008-09-19T09:58:00.003-07:00

Bryson is about 3/4 way through his first football season. We're really proud of him for stickin' to it. He has learned to hit heard and take the hits! He's a tough kid - we're proud of you Bryson!

Kyler and Bryson - game day

Kaci is growin' up...

2008-09-19T09:58:00.002-07:00

Kaci is growing up and lots is happening! She has been crawling EVERY WHERE and into EVERYTHING for the past 2 months, pulls up on furniture, cut 2 bottom teeth (just in the past 3 weeks), had a real haircut, waves hi and bye bye, says hi, da da, and mom and loves to eat ANYTHING! She is the center of EVERY ONE'S attention and she loves it!

I LOVE my Mommy!

Pulling off the Books AGAIN!!!

So So So Cute!
Again... SO SO SO CUTE!
Aunt Tonya back in June gave me my first hair cut on the sides, we left the top long so I could wear a pony tail... now it way to long so mom took the cutters to it!

Where's my HAIR???

Coloring with my best friend Blake!

Happy #4 Birthday Blake...

2008-09-19T09:58:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday to you! Blake loves his Birthdays!!! We woke him up early (before Alan left for Sunday meetings) and sang Happy Birthday to him, then let him open presents. Here are a few of the things he got...FP3 player (like an mp3 player but for kids - he loves it), Color wonder markers and books, Bug vacuum (he caught about 25 bumble bees from off our flowers that day in his vacuum - with Bryson and Kaylee's help), ScoobyDoo video (his favorite), money and more... HE WAS SPOILED! That evening after Alan got home, we had cake and ice cream for him with Crosby's family. He had to have Kelli over that day or it just wouldn't have been a good day. Blake - We are so thankful you were born 4 years ago. You have differently brought a lot of FUN and EXCITEMENT into our lives. We love you!
I'm a big 4 year old!
I LOVE Balloons!
Party with my family and my Crosby Cousins!
At the end day, Blake wanted to send a note to his cousin Aubrey - who lives in Heaven. He was so excited as he watched them float up. Later that evening he said... I bet Jesus and Aubrey got the balloons now and are happy. He sends Aubrey notes quite often!

Blakes starts preschool...

2008-09-19T09:58:00.000-07:00

Today, September 2nd Blake went to his first day of preschool. He was so excited... FINALLY he gets to be like the BIG kids and goto school! (A few mom's in town are taking turns teaching each week on Tueaday and Thuraday for 2 hours) I was busy today, so Dad dropped him off. Dad even got a picture.... What a GREAT Dad!

Happy Anniversary Dad and Mom Hubbard

2008-08-27T09:18:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to tell my Parents... Happy Anniversary! 48 years WOW!!! Thanks for setting such a GREAT example for us. I'm so thankful that you two chose each other! I love you!

Our ELDER goes UNDER...

2008-08-27T09:00:00.000-07:00

DOWN UNDER.... Alan's little bro Levi is leaving for a mission to Austrialia. In fact... he reports to the MTC today. This past weekend we went down to Thatcher to listen to him talk in church and enjoy being together as a family before he left. All 10 of Alan's brothers and sisters with their family were there. It was great fun! We even survived family pictures. We are so proud of Levi and the example he is setting for our boys. He will be a GREAT missionary!

Levi and Bryson

One of our Family shots...

What's Levi doin'... just Goofin' I guess..

Trying to keep Kaci happy for pictures!

It's Game TIME...

2008-08-27T08:51:00.001-07:00

Bryson had his first football game (Scrimmage) against Heber last week. Their team did well. He is LOVIN' Football! We're proud of him for hangin' in there! F-ball is a rough sport as you can see by the bruises! He's doin' a great job and plays on the line as a starting guard. Bryson played a great game, but after the game he did something that made me even prouder - I must brag about my boy! The team had oranges during half time and had left a bunch of orange peels all over the ground. After the game was over, I heard Coach ask them to pick up the peels so they didn't leave a mess. Bryson was the only player that kneeled down and picked up ALL the peels. I don't know if anyone else noticed, but as I stood on the side line and watched this... I COULD NOT have been any more proud of my son!

Heber Scrimmage

Showin' off his Battle Wounds! These are just a few...

He has PLENTY of them!

Happy Anniversary to US!

2008-08-27T08:37:00.000-07:00

August 15, 1995

13 YEARS of TRUE BLISS! Okay... so I will admit there has been a few bumps in the road, but thanks to those bumps and all our experiences over the past 13 years... I'm more in love with Alan today than on our Wedding Day. I had no idea how great of a man I was getting. We celebrated our anniversary by going away to Snowflake for the weekend (of course Kaci came with us) We were able to goto the temple, dinner and then stayed over in a Hotel. It was great! Thanks Alan for 13 wonderful years! I Love YOU!

Rope em up Cowboys...

2008-08-11T18:40:00.001-07:00

This summer Alan has actually had the chance to rope more than he ever has - Levi has been here and they have had fun playin' in the arena. Before, he left Joseph City, they had to rope JUST ONE MORE TIME! Who's the HOTTIE on the HORSE?
Levi ropin' on OREO!
Grandpa, Grandma and Travis came to help Levi

go back home. It was fun to have them visit.

Yes! I actually believe they did tie it down!

WoW! I have a GOOD LOOKIN' Husband!
(Our anniversary is this Friday - 13 years)

2008-08-11T18:33:00.000-07:00

OKAY... So I have been BAD and have not updated my blog for awhile. I am now up to date - if you're interested in our lives over the past 2 months you might want to click on "Older Posts" at the bottom of the page to see more things!

Scool is OFFICIALLY Back in session...

2008-08-11T14:02:00.000-07:00

Today was the first day of scool - Summer went way to FAST! Bryson is in Mrs. Elmer's class (6th grade), Kaylee is in Mrs. Balda's class (4th grade). They were both excited to start a new year. Bryson, Kaci and I were sad to see them go... We LOVE having them home with us. Alan started his 8th year teaching Seminary in Joseph City today - he gets to teach his Nephew Bryce Crosby this year. Bryson is playing football (only 2 6th graders on the 7th grade team). It will be a fun year i'm sure!
Lookin' SHARP in the school clothes Grandpa and Grandma bought!
The Little Kids missed the Big Kids today (so did I)
Lookin' TOUGH! (Just got his pads today)What a Cuttie!

HAPPY B-DAY ALAN!

2008-08-07T23:34:00.001-07:00

Alan turned 37 on July 5th. His only wish for the day was that he be able to work all day outside doin' whatever he wanted. Poor guy... didn't quite happen that way - but we still hope his day was ok.

FAMILY WEEK...

2008-08-07T23:28:00.001-07:00

I love VACATIONS! Alan say's I would stay on vacation all the time if we could manage it.... and he's probably right! It's just so fun to be able to get away and spend quality time together. This year we stayed in AZ... Here was our agenda...

One night in Flagstaff
One night of camping and fishing and swimming in the creek
The rest of the time at a resort in Phoenix where we lived in the pool.

As you can see by the pictures... it was a GREAT time!

Fishin' with Dad (We caught so many trout)!

Stoppin' for a pose!

Dad and his cute 2 girls!

Fisherman Bryson (HE LOVES TO FISH!)

Going to Jump from the Cliff!

Oak Creek is BEAUTIFUL!

Swimmin' at Slide Rock

We had so much fun on this air mattress!
Blake LOVED the water!
Kaci finally gave it up! (Slept a whole 10 min)

Restin' at the Hotel (The Hilton Resort)
Kaci was a cute little water bug!
Our cute girls!

Bryson had a great time - he loved the fast dark water slide!

CRAZY 4 HORSES

2008-08-07T23:26:00.001-07:00

Alan's brother Levi has been living here in Joseph City for the summer - at times I have wondered if he is a good influence on my husband or not. They both have the same addicition...

HORSES!!! I believe at one point in time we had around 25 horses at our place. We diffinitly are CRAZY! Just look at the pictures... then you will see! These are just a few of them!

A Couzin Visit...

2008-08-07T23:23:00.001-07:00

Alan's Couzin Keri Lamoreaux and her 4 kids came for a visit from Utah. We had such a GREAT time. We tried to cram in as much fun as we could possibly stand in 3 days... Horses, badlands, the Steps, swimming, 4th of July, etc...

At the bottom of the hill... they had a nice little WIPE OUT!
Swimmin at the Creek!
KERI and KACI
Ready, Set, GO!!!
Fishin' with a cup. Alan caught a ton of baby catfish - and

of course they were brought back home to our horse trough!

Happy 4th of July...

2008-08-07T23:20:00.000-07:00

I LOVE the 4th of JULY!!! Every year, we celebrate at the park in Joseph City. It's a tradition that Alan and I helped start 6 years ago. This year, Grandpa and Grandma Palmer were with us along with Levi his friend Sam and Keri Lamoreaux and her kids. It was a great day!

Bike Parade started off the day!

Watchin' the parade - Keri and her family!

Dad and Blake won this race - they were FAST!

Alan and his dad were runner's up in the horse shoe Tourn.

Yes...that me and Bryson - all I will say is " I NEED TO LIFT WEIGHTS"!!!

A NEW SPIKEY...

2008-08-07T23:17:00.000-07:00

OKAY.. so prayers are answered! The day Spiky (Mo's) Owners claimed him, Bryson was looking on Craigs list and found a new bearded dragon, cage and all for $65.00. Guess what that means - YES we have some happy kids with a new pet. It's name was Spike so all they had to do was add a Y on the end!

Husband and wife Convention...

2008-06-26T21:16:00.000-07:00

The past 3 days, Alan and I had the opportunity to go to a husband and wife convention (and baby of course) for his work. He teaches for church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Every year we do this and every year it is in a different setting, but ALWAYS so much fun! This year we were in Prescott, AZ. While we were there, we ate GREAT food, Visited with friends (About 140 people were there), played games and just enjoyed our time together! One of the things we did was a high ropes course and the YMCA Sky Hi Camp. It was SCARY but so fun! What a feeling of achievement after you climbed down a 60 foot tower or walked a wire. The object was to help build unity as a couple and as an entire group. If you ever have a chance to do a high ropes course - go for it! I love my time away with Alan, but I also love being a mom and was so excited to get home to our older 3 children. They seemed to have had a great time while we were gone, but the hugs and kisses we got when we returned sure made us feel good and let us know that we were missed!

Ropes Course Prescott, AZ

Everyone was so good to
help with Kaci! Everyone LOVED her!!!

Vicky rappelling ...
o.k. so I told everyone it
was a 100ft tower - It
felt like it - but it's only
60 ft. Still very HIGH!

Alan on the wall!

Hold on tight!

2008-06-26T21:05:00.000-07:00

Vicky on the ropes!

Kaci Sleeping (Yeah!)

Alan getting ready to
walk the line!

Alan's brother Dave and his

wife Tia were at the convention
with us!

A very SAD day...

2008-06-23T16:40:00.000-07:00

Today was a sad day at the Palmer household! First of all, our filly (Sugar's baby) passed away this morning. We were all so sad - she would have been a beautiful horse. Second of all, the bearded dragon's owners were found - and claimed her. Her name is really "Mo". Our kids were so sad. Not to mention the fact that they think "Mo" is a weird name! Life's lessons can be hard!!!

A Visit to Grandpa and Grandma Baseball's House

2008-06-22T16:52:00.000-07:00

We Love You GRANDPA and GRANDMA!

Last Monday, we went to Flagstaff for a visit and took Grandpa and Grandma to lunch at Sizzler. Our kids have called them Grandpa and Grandma Baseball for years - ever since they played ball with them in their front yard. We love to visit and Blake and Grandpa LOVE TO TEASE!!!

What a Find...

2008-06-22T16:42:00.000-07:00

Bearded Dragon
Yesterday, Alan was a the High School for a young single adult conference and on the sidewalk he found this... At first he thought it was rubber, then it moved! A friend pulled some info for us and we learned that it is a Bearded Dragon native to Austrilia. They call it Spikey Levi (Levi because Uncle Levi is going to Austrilia on his mission). It is very friendly, eats leafy greens, veges, and insects. When I pulled up to the High School all the women had a big grin on their faces - they asked if I had seen what Alan had caught... but they wouldn't dare tell me. I don't mind looking, but I still haven't touched!

It's Palmer Time..at the Greer Cabin

2008-06-22T16:02:00.000-07:00

For the past 11 years Alan's parents have taken our entire family (or whoever can make it) to a cabin in Greer AZ - We now need 2 large cabins to hold everyone. This year was a crazy one for our family and so... Alan spent the first two day with the older kids at the cabin - then he went to seminary meetings in Heber for the rest of the week. Bryson and Kaylee stayed and played. I had the two little kids with me down in Pima to help my mom with here surgery (I am not sure how much help I was with a 3 year old and a baby - moral support I guess...#!?) Then at the end of the week - I got to go and enjoy a couple of days at the cabin. It is so BEAUTIFUL in Greer. Bryson and Kaylee had a blast. Kaylee and Kemilee and Haylee were inseparable and Bryson with the boy cousins really enjoyed the great outdoors! I guess at one point they not only had caught 1 snake but an HANDS FULL of snakes!!! Thanks Dad and Mom Palmer for letting them stay the week and for all the years at the cabin! Our Cute Kids!
What a Great G-ma!

Best Friends and Cousins!
4 Boy Cousins all within 6 months of each other!
What a Great g-pa!

Sugar has a Baby...

2008-06-22T15:59:00.001-07:00

Our Horse Sugar had a baby filly

about 3 weeks ago.

The filly is sure a cute one.

We haven't picked a name yet... any ideas?!

(She actually is hurt right now - we are praying she gets better)

Dear Dad, We Love You!

2008-06-15T17:34:00.000-07:00

Happy Fathers Day Alan!

You look GREAT in your new suit.

I love that you are our childrens father, they could not

have a better one. You are such a good man and

I am so thankful your mine! I LOVE YOU!!!

******

Dear Dad,

Thanks for being my dad. I love when we sleep on the tramp together, when we play games, and have fun together. I love you.

Love, Kaylee

*****

Dear Dad,

I love when you hold me and I love that when I cry you give me back to mommy.

Love, Kaci (ok so mom wrote this)

*****

Dear Dad,

I love to go down at the barn with you to feed chores, I love riding oreo with you, I love sleeping by you, I love hunting rabbits with you!

I love you!

Love, Blake

*****

Dear Dad,

I like to go to the barn and make fires with you, hunt, fish, and swim. I am so happy that you are my dad! I love You!

Love, Bryson

White Fencing...

2008-06-15T17:26:00.000-07:00

This past week we had a section of white vinyl fencing placed. We love the look! Now we can put animals in the pasture. Hopefully in the future we will add more.

Ain't Country Life GREAT...

2008-06-14T17:42:00.000-07:00

WATER DOG BRYSON
KAYLEE
BLAKE AND HIS PET FROG
BEAUTIFUL HOT DAY FOR THE IRRIGAION DITCH
UNCLE LEVI TAKIN' BRYSON UNDER

Country Life is GREAT! Today our kids, the Crosbys and Uncle Levi took the canoe out to the irrigation ditch. They had a blast! The water was cold but the day is hot so it felt sooooo good! Uncle Levi is up here in Joe City for the summer - it's so fun having him here!

Dad Palmer

2008-06-14T17:30:00.000-07:00

Happy Fathers Day Dad!

Thanks so much for beign such a

great example for my husband to follow.

He is alot like you and I am very thankful. We Love you!

MY PARENTS!

2008-06-14T16:27:00.000-07:00

I have the Best Parents in the WORLD!

Happy Fathers Day Dad! Thanks for being such a great father and example to me. I have always known that you would do ANYTHING for me. I love you so much! Mom - you are amazing - your attitude through this cancer challenge has been amazing! I am so thankful that YOU ARE CANCER FREE - YEAH! I love you so much - not only are you my mom but my best friend! Love you both!

Hubbard Family Reunion in California

2008-06-08T23:24:00.000-07:00

Last week my parents took my family to California for a family reunion on the beach. As you can see from the pictures, we had a BLAST! I love my family!

Kaci Ann in the Spotlight...

2008-04-27T17:42:00.000-07:00

Yeah!!! We finally took professional pictures of Kaci. She is now 4 months old and so much fun! We think these shots turned out adorable so we had to show her off...

Chip has her BABY!

2008-04-20T13:57:00.000-07:00

Our Shetland pony we call "CHIP" had her baby today. Alan had moved her little corral into our back yard so that we could keep an eye on her and hopefully see the baby be born. Well guess what... today when we came home from church we had a surprise waiting for us. It's a very cute horse colt - grey with a little white on his face. He is so small that he walks under his mother.