Trip Down Memory Lane......

Hubba, hubba... isn't my honey a handsome catch! I think so. This is his Sr. picture from High School. Since he just turned 36! I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite photos I have of him growing up.l-r {Yori, Justin, Shane}

This is Justin and his brothers Shane and Yori. They grew up working on the farm. That cow is HUGE! Boy did they learn to work.

{ Justin and Shane}

Their family would spend the whole summer up in the mountains herding cows. They would stay up there and camp all week and come home for a shower and church on the weekends. Justin loved it. He would ride his little horse "Crackers" all day long. He was probably only 4 years hold, and held his own rounding up cows.


Doug with his three boys. Yori, Shane, Justin

Doug and Cozette

What a handsome couple!

Happy Birthday Justin!

Happy Belated Birthday to my Amazing Hubby. We were in Sterling at his mom and Dad's house over the weekend. His b-day was actually on Friday the 23, but we were in Richfield most of the day at a HUGE wrestling tournament for Stetson! I think that if Justin could choose anything to do on his b-day it would be to spend time bonding at the wrestles with his boy! We definitely had plenty of time at the wrestling meet. It was a long day, but fun too. Doug and Cozette (Justin's mom and Dad) and Jenny and Wade came down with their little family to support Stetson boy.(I forgot to get a picture of their cute little family.) Thanks for coming guys, it really meant a lot!Justin's Mom made him this yummy German Chocolate cake! It was so good. Thanks Cozette.
Maverick and Justin. The boys all had on their Steelers jerseys on Friday. Everywhere we went it was a conversation starter for sure. "Boy you guys must really like those Steelers" people would say. "Yes We Do. Go Steelers!" Stetson would reply.

Justin and his Boys! oh, Tyra snuck in the pic. (and his girl too)!

Happy Birthday Justin!

Stetson had his hands full at this tournament. It was basically the National Championships of the Western U.S. Stetson had kids from Idaho, Colorado, Utah and Nevada in his weight division. He didn't win this one but he did a great job, tried his Best and had Fun! (yes we had the looser talk, can you tell?)

Stetson has a hold of this kids legs.

Merry Belated Christmas Mom!

For Christmas this year I had a lady here in Mesquite paint this painting from a picture taken of my Great, Great, Great Aunt Mary's house. It was built in 1910. It is still standing in American Fork. She did a great job! It was a last minute gift idea so it wasn't done by Christmas.

Winter in Mesquite.....

Last Saturday was so nice. It was the first Saturday we didn't have anything scheduled. We went to Hafen Park and fished in the little pond (basically untangled knots all day). It was still fun, and then rode bikes, played on the playground and just had a nice relaxing day! The weather was 67 degrees! Perfect. Maverick figured out the fishing pole, he could cast and reel all by himself.

Kennedi invited her good friend Tatianna. They have been best buddies since kindergarten.

Look at the concentration. He must be grandpa Jim's boy! (he definitely inherited "the tongue")

Tyra loves to cruise around on her little bike she got for Christmas. She thinks she is so big now! I have to laugh at the summer dress and black boots. She has a mind of her own when it comes to fashion, and its just not a battle I want to fight! So I have to just laugh sometimes.

Mesquite Fire Academy Graduation

Thursday night was the big Academy graduation! Congratulations to Justin for all of the hard work, not only physically but mentally too. The course consisted of a huge test every week as well as 3 finals at the end (Fire 1,2 and Hazardous Materials). The Academy was 10 weeks long. Every Saturday from 6am-6pm. The academy and the training facilities are outstanding. Over half of the guys in the class drove from Vegas because they had heard how great it was! Justin had a great time. I loved hearing all of his stories he had at the end of each day! But man was I glad when it was over, we really missed him on Saturdays. Next on the schedule is EMT certification starting in March.

Dave Peterson Deputy Fire Chief and our good friend! Thanks Dave for all of your help and support.

This is Justin's company. (I don't know their names). He said this girl rocked! You go girl.

oops I cut off Justin,(my new camera only came with 1 very large lens. I almost fell of the stage trying to get them all in the shot.

The plaque the "cadets" gave to the fire department.

Emmeline Apron

I love this apron! I just bought this pattern and can't wait to get one made. Since i am a novice sewer I think I can tackle the job with a little help. We are making these aprons in a sewing class with our enrichment ladies. My problem is finding cute fabric at a reasonable price. I don't have much selection in St. George and no selection in Mesquite. Does anyone order fabric on-line? I would appreciate any direction to some good fabric web-sites!

Christmas Break.......

We had a great Christmas Break. On the 27th we went up to my Mom and Dad's in American Fork. We were going to leave on the 26th but we had to wait for my gift to come in the mail! I am so excited to have this awesome camera! I can't wait to learn all about the great things it can do! I need to take a photography class to learn a little more! Anyway here is a recap of all of the fun we had over Christmas Break!

While at my Mom and Dad's we played, played,played. The kids played several board games, Pictionary, and Charades. On New Years Eve we had a delicious Prime Rib dinner, (thanks DAD) and of course the kids favorite tradition is sliding down the stairs on mattresses in a sleeping bag. They wait all year for this event. We line up 2 twin mattresses end to end down the stairs and slide down in a slick sleeping bag (for extra speed). It's like a huge indoor slide. I don't have any pics of it because I was busy filming with the video camera. If I can ever figure out how to post video from a digital video camera I will post some super exciting film! (anyone know how)? Stetson had the fastest ride of the night, and the best wipe out too. Lauren decided to do a flip from the top of the stairs! WOW! I think she is crazy, her momentum turned one flip in to two! I am just relieved we made it through the night without any major catastrophes. It was pretty crazy! What else do you expect from a party with my Mom and Dad? If you know them, you know how fun and crazy they are!

{ Dalton, Kennedi, Stetson, Oaklie, Tyra, Sage}

Mom had all kinds of cute little crafts for them to make. They got to color and decorate these cute aprons. She also had notebooks for them to decorate the cover of with scrapbook paper, and ribbon. They turned out really cute.

{Lauren and Tyra}

We even got out the pipe bells. Each one is numbered and when grandma point on the poster to your number you hit your bell. The kids loved it! We played Happy Birthday to Matt, (my Bro-in law). His b-day is on Jan. 31. We had a fun party with him. Happy Birthday Matt. I can't believe I don't have a pic of him, sorry. We love you!



TUBING

This was our tubing day. We went to Evergreen park, (right by my Moms). The hill was perfect for the kids. Just steep enough to be fast and fun, but safe. The best part is that the kids could walk back up themselves. It was a great time!

Jenny, Sage, & Dalton

Mary & Kennedi

Kennedi and Stetson

Dad getting ready to send Dalton down!


BINGO!!!!!!!!

Maverick playing B-I-N-G-O

Maverick LOVED playing Bingo. We had a Christmas Bingo set of cards. He could find all the pictures himself, and knew right when he would get bingo. He would yell BINGO! and get so excited. If you ask him what his favorite game is he will tell you it's Bingo! Also if you ask him who's boy he is, he will say, "Daddy's Rodent" Thanks Bo, for all the great phrases you have been teaching him! ha ha ha pretty funny!

Mary and Cami playing Bingo

Mom had some great prizes too!

Jenny and I took the older kids roller skating at Classic Skating. They loved it! We had a great time. I couldn't believe how great they did. Some of our other fun activities included......

* seeing The Tale of Desperoux, it was just ok (not my favorite).

* Kangaroo Zoo, to work off some of that extra sugar energy!

* Justin and I went to the Jazz game.

*Party at Yori's to watch Utah kick but in the Sugar Bowl!

How about those Utes!!!!!

We really packed in a lot of fun and excitement into 5 days! Thanks Mom and Dad for all of the fun, food, and excitement! We had a blast! Love you, and miss you all!