Matt & Kell

Vegas

2011-10-23T19:02:00.000-07:00

Matt And I went to Vegas for the Nascar Truck Race and Indy Car, and went to Supercross too. It was nice to spend some time with just Matt and be able to relax. It was so so hot I kept saying I was melting. We went and saw Terry Fator and he was amazing. It was good

2011-09-17T08:11:00.000-07:00

I was thinking about my mom Yesterday as I was driving bus to Douglas for a Cross Country meet. I remember living in Winnemucca and mom always gone on Bus trips. Sometimes I hear your just like mom(grandma) cause I do trips and make quilts. So as I was driving I was thinking about all the things I have learned from her. I thought maybe I should have paid more attention to the things she was trying to each us. But she is truly a very AMAZING mother, grandmother, and my Friend. She has been there for me when my world was falling apart and there for the joys. I hope I can be half the mother and grandma she is. I love you MOM

P.s. I have a great Dad to Love you dad

Matt's hunting trip

2011-09-06T19:14:00.000-07:00

Matt went on a hunting trip with his friend Brian. They were up in the Wyoming Range Bow hunting for Elk . They were both very tired after packing him back to camp, but they were happy to have a horse the second day. He had a great time.

2011-08-28T16:22:00.001-07:00

This past weekend I took High school Girls Volleyball to Cokeville Wyoming for a tournament. It was alot of fun, alot of the girls are girls I take for soccer. They are fun and very wild :). But this little town remind me of Bluewater so much. There was kids playing at the High School and it reminded me of kids playing back in the day. It was quite and just total family town. Sometimes I miss Bluewater but its not the same as it used to be.

My Project

2011-08-20T16:35:00.000-07:00

OK I finally did my first project with glazing and I am totally in LOVE with it. Crystal and Jade are making benches and I can't find a old bed frame for Matt to make me one. So I bought some thing from a yard sell(Shelves). The jewelery box was mine already. My Next project is to find a old dresser or night stand and redo it.

Granite Hot Springs

2011-08-12T13:06:00.000-07:00

Beaver dam

Matt, me and Arye went up to Granite Hot Springs with the Trumble Family. We had a great time just hanging out and enjoying the Mountains. Matt went on a hike with Toby, Tyler and Tanner and the dog Kylie. They were gone all day and had a great time. Matt hide in the tree stump and scared them. The pool which is usually hot right now was luke warm but still felt good. I can't wait to go back next year.
Wyoming has the most beautiful mountains....

Matt's 43rd Birthday

2011-08-04T09:01:00.000-07:00

Well Matt just had his Birthday. I started making him a quilt after we got back from South Dakota. He picked out a lot of the fat quarters I used. It turned out so awesome. Shelly quilted it so cute, she did the tree's so they look like they have lights. I Put a cute little P.S. I Love You tag on it. He loves it. He told me I wouldn't finish binding it before Christmas so I started at 8 pm and I finished at about 12:30 am. I had to prove him wrong... HEEEEE but it turned out so awesome.

2011-07-31T16:53:00.000-07:00

Matt and I went and got married again in Park City on Friday. We got married by a Judge up there . She was really cool we both were hoping she wouldn't be scary, but she was awesome. She thought it was great that we were trying it again and told us about her and her husband. Then we said the night up there and rode the chair lift to the top and then back. I am afraid of heights but it was so BEAUTIFUL. It was a great way to spend time together. I sure love him and I am so glad we have made it this far and will get to continue our Journey together. We decided to go home threw Kamas which is the long way home but it was a nice drive, a little bummed we didn't see any wild life but its OK. We stopped at the Provo River Falls. There was not much water in it but it was still pretty.

Matt's parents 50th Anniversary

2011-07-20T17:02:00.000-07:00

Matt's parents were celebrating their 50th Anniversary. All of their kids were there except for Wayne, he couldn't make it and we sure missed them. Matt got his parents the Beehive picture that has the year they got married and 12 Bee's for each family member. It is so cool and then he had each of their kids sign the back of it.

CONGRATULATIONS

Layle and Marie

What a great example they have set for their kids and families of living the gospel and loving each other. We love them so much......

2011-07-20T16:53:00.000-07:00

We all went up to the cabin for the weekend and it was Matt's parents 50th Anniversary. We went to see all the water and let the kids play in it for a little bit. It was so nice up there except for the BUGS.....

Brad's girlfriend (Brenda) kept asking Matt about going Muddin so as we were leaving he went threw a few puddles. So I had to take a picture of his truck because its not very often that his truck is muddy. But it was fun.

2011-07-13T12:21:00.000-07:00

This is crazy rain we have had the last two days. The bottom picture is our neighbors house and the water looks like a water fall. Poor flowers got pounded by hail. Crazy crazy weather

2011-07-11T14:26:00.000-07:00

Matt and I went to Thanksgiving Point, it was really pretty. I loved the Lily Pads. I have never seen them before. Matt couldn't believe that I never saw the ones up by the cabin. The colors were amazing, my grandma and mom would love to go there and see all the flowers. Of course I forgot my camera so I had to use my phone so they are not that great. It was a great day it wasn't too hot, we did get rained on a little. We had a great time. Then we headed to the Anniversary Inn and it was nice to spend time time with Matt. We slept in the WILD WEST room. In a covered wagon. It was cool but I am still thankful to not be a pioneer. It was a great couple of days.

2011-06-29T08:43:00.000-07:00

The last few weeks have been really busy but it was great to spend time with Matt and then with family. While we were gone Lonny bought Veronica a set of scriptures so I pitched a little to help. He asked me to write my Testimony to put in it for her. I thought easy enough but as I sat there thinking of what to write. I had a feeling of love and peace come over me. The love I have for my Heavenly Father is so great. The last couple of years have been a roller coaster and threw it all there were times when I have wondered If I was loved by my Heavenly Father. But when I was writing my testimony to VER I felt a feeling of love from him and that he knows the struggles I have and that I need to be praying and working on setting a example for my family. Then in Church on Sunday in our Sunday school class the teacher said has anyone ever thought that our Father in Heaven prays for each of us and I had never thought about him praying for ME. And that he prays for us me be able to endure and for us to feel his love. That was like a light bulb moment. Just the thought of him praying for me when I am struggling touched me. I have always struggled with reading my scriptures and saying my prayers and then the thought came to me , when in my life has he answered my prayers. It was a time after I had first had gotten my endowments and I had went to the temple with Peni and Trish. I had been praying for someone to come into my life to love me and love my kids. I wanted someone like my DAD. We were sitting in the chapel waiting to do our session and discussing some of our thoughts. The girls knew my history and knew how much I anted someone to love me. The kind of teased me that since I was praying for MR. RIGHT, I was going to get my answer. I thought your crazy not me. But i will never forget the feeling in the Celestrial room. I had a distinct answer to my pray, I had been talking to Matt for a little bit and had come up here to Wyoming and met him. So on that day the answer I had been searching for came in the feeling of the Man who would love me and I would love him was Matt. I was scared but then a feeling a relief. The other day as I was writing my testimony for Ver I had this same thought. We have had a rocky road but I know if we are doing what we know is true and right we will be blessed. And the things we are going threw with kids is temporary and they will grow up and one day be thankful for us. I truly love Matt and his kids and mine. I loved this gospel and the teaching of Christ. I am thankful to be able to share it with my family. I know Joesph Smith is a true prophet. That President Monson is a true prophet who leads and guides us. I am thankful to know that my Heavenly Father prayers for ME. Thankful for family and friends who have supported me threw everything. I am thankful that Matt gave me another chance. I love my family. Want my kids to know I love all of them.

Our Way home

2011-06-25T20:05:00.000-07:00

On our way home we came threw Teton and we got stuck in traffic we thought on its just another Buffalo but we were surprised to see a MOMMA BEAR and THREE CUBS. So awesome then we stopped and walked threw some of the stores in Jackson. Then finished coming HOME.... HOME SWEET HOME

Day 2 contiuned

2011-06-25T19:51:00.000-07:00

We walked around Old Faithful and waited to watch it BLOW. It is truly amazing to watch. We went into the visitor center and several gift shops. We went into the old Faithful Inn and outside there was a old bus they use for tours. It was a long day we spent most of the day in the park. That evening we came back into town and went to see Cars 2 with Lonny's family and Taniel's parents and some of their other grand kids came to. It was cute. We were all day to get back to the trailers and go to bed

Day 2 at Yellowstone

2011-06-25T19:43:00.000-07:00

The beginning of our 2nd day we went to a Wolf and Bear Habitat. We got to watch them feed them and just watch how the act. The bears loved the watermelon. Arye and Hunter had a good time hanging out together. Then we headed to the park to go to the Grand Prismatic Spring. The water was so blue and made you want to just jump in but the water is very hot. Then we headed up to Old Faithful.

1st Day at Yellowstone

2011-06-25T19:29:00.000-07:00

On the first day we headed up to the Park and stopped at the Museum but they charged to much money. But they had a cool old stage coach and some old snowmobiles. We went up to Norris first and seen the Geysers. Then we went to the upper and lower Falls they were AWESOME. We had a great day and saw lots of Buffalo. headed back into town the traffic got slow and it was because a Buffalo was in the road. There was a guys and girl on a Motorcycle when the Buffalo was in the road, the girl was freaking out. I would have been too. We had fun with Lonny's family.

Idaho Falls June 22,2011

2011-06-24T07:06:00.000-07:00

We meet Lonny and his family up in Idaho Falls. We all stayed in Walmart parking lot, that was new to us but it was all good. We are headed up to West Yellowstone. We went to go take the kids to see The Temple but the temple grounds were all tore up. So then we walked to see the water fall and then we headed up to Yellowstone.

South Dakota 2011

2011-06-18T07:44:00.000-07:00

Matt and I have been on a fun trip to South Dakota. We stooped and seen Devil's Tower and walked around the bottom of it. It is so beautiful here. Then we headed to Deadwood we watched the gun fight in the road, it was fun to see and there was always a little kid crying ha ha glad my kids are not little. Then we Took a train ride on the 1880 train form Hill City to Keystone. The country is green and beautiful. The mountains make me miss Luna. Then we Headed to Mt Rushmore, I can't even tell you how amazing it is but its something everyone need to see truly breath taking. We stayed for the lighting ceremony and it was great makes you thankful for the great Country we live in. I will be sad to leave here cause its so so beautiful but I am ready to get home and then head on our next adventure. And my time with Matt has been so fun and I just love him so much...

Jeremy Graduation

2011-06-05T17:22:00.000-07:00

Jeremy graduated on June 4 2011. I can't believe that him and Jess are 18 . Matt's parents and Mike , Shiree and Brad came also. The weather was great which is not the usual. It was a great day...

Jessica'S GRADUATION

2011-05-28T16:48:00.000-07:00

well she did it she graduated whoooo hooooo. Now onto to life and it fun journey. Her grandma Sandra and and Aunt gave her a party at her uncle Richard's house. It was very nice that they invited us out to it. She is a beautiful young lady and her journey is just beginning. Steph had to work so she didn't get to go. My mom and dad came up from Arizona, Matt's dad's cabin was flooding so he stayed to help. But I sure missed him. But we really had a good time and Jess looked beautiful. Congratulations Jessica so proud of you. We love you

May 24 2011--- jess graduating week

2011-05-28T16:36:00.000-07:00

We went out to the Jacob Hamblin house on Tuesday with MOM and DAD . It was really cool top hear stories of family history. Then On Wednesday we went to Brigham Young house. I loved it. It was good to spend time with my kids and with my parents. Sure wish Matt and Steph could have been there.

2011-03-16T09:31:00.000-07:00

Well this last week or so has been very emotional, it all started when Matt and I left St. George and had to leave Jessica. And as we were leaving seeing the Temple made cry because I have come to realize I want that more than anything. I have really messed everything up with the bad choices I have made. I know that I am truly sorry for that.If I could only go back and change everything. I know my Heavenly Father loves me and is hear for me. I am working on making things better and also working on me. This last week Matt and I lost a friend who used to go to car shows and Steph worked for her at Krazy Moose. It was hard but I know she isn't suffering any more and is in a better place. Then a lady that worked at the quilt shop passed suddenly, plus a baby in our ward passed. With all the death its been hard but I know where they are is a better place. I guess it just makes me realize how short life is and you never know when your time is up. And I don't want to be alone, I love my kids, family and Matt and his kids. I want my kids to know that I love them with all my heart.

2011-03-08T20:28:00.000-08:00

Our Vegas trip was alot of fun We stayed at the ARIA and it was very nice. We went to watch Nascar while we were there and its so fun. I loved watching Danica race the Bush series, she did awesome. Then we went and ate the Paris Hotel in the tower. It was nice then we walked around and went and walked Nascar on sunday then headed to St George we stayed the night so we could see Jess a little longer. But then we had crappy roads home.

start of Vegas trip

2011-03-08T20:12:00.000-08:00

On Thursday March 3 Matt and I headed to go to Las Vegas to go to Nascar. We got as far as Lyman which really isn't that far and the roads were closed because of SNOW. We sat on the Highway for over 4 hours, but Matt and I had a guy parked in front of us who kept us entertained.

He was wearing his bike helmet and riding gloves. He never took it off not even when the roads opened. Matt said he was being safe. We stopped in St. George and eat dinner with Jess and it was great to see her, she looks so good.

2011-01-12T11:45:00.000-08:00

I have been going to the Addiction Recovery program.It's the most amazing program and it teaches repentance and about the Atonement. I have learned so much and the spirit is so amazing there. I am thankful that I get to go with Shiree.

I want my family to know that I love this gospel and I know my Heavenly Father lives and loves us. I know he hears and answers our prayers. I am thankful that he is a loving and forgiving . I am thankful to have Matt and his kids in my life. I know things have been hard but I am working on trying to be a more loving and mother, Friend, sister and daughter, and working on me. I love my kids the bring such joy to my life. In a few months Jessica will be graduating form High School and Jeremy too. Its kinda weird to think my kids are almost all grown up. Gosh I am getting old.

I love my family.....

2010-12-29T14:58:00.000-08:00

I have been so damn bored this whole Christmas break. No kid to run around, no cooking or baking. But my house is clean and laundry all done. So I decided to work on Jessica's graduation

quilt. Stacey says I can't be bored with a new sewing room. So I posted pictures nof it on here for Stacey. I owe Matt a huge thanks for letting me have a sewing room

2010-12-29T14:54:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas HOOO HOOO, I have been not to happy I have missed my kids more than you can imagine. Here are pictures of Jeremy and Jordan and Matt opening their presents. Jeremy, Jordan and Matt all got I pod touches and clothes. It was a great day. Hope everyone had a great time and a Merry Christmas. I love them It was great to see Steph and Cameron as well. I was sad they had to leave and go back to Salt Lake .

2010-12-22T08:10:00.000-08:00

Arye and Clayson up in Pinedale snowboarding. It was Clay's first time and he did awesome. Tyson took the boys and Jace and some friends went too. Everyone had a blast and no one got hurt which is a plus.

11 years ago

2010-12-02T19:20:00.000-08:00

December 3 and 4 will always be great days with special memories. This day 11 years ago Matt got to go threw the temple and get his endowments. I can still remember looking across the room and seeing the man that I would be marrying soon dressed in all white. I knew without a doubt I had a great man who came from a amazing family. And knowing that he was mine forever. The last 11 years have been hard trails with lots of ups and downs. I almost almost him and I am very very grateful for him giving me another chance to prove how sorry I am and that I truly LOVE him with all my heart. Matt is a great man, who loves his family and supports us very well. I LOVE YOU with all my heart. And of course Dec, 4 is one of all time favorite days cause I married my best friend.

Jazz Game

2010-12-02T18:37:00.000-08:00

We also went to a Jazz game. It was fun , we had good seats. They played the Pacer's it was a pretty easy game for the Jazz. It was nice to be out with the man I love.

Our trip to Salt Lake

2010-12-02T18:31:00.000-08:00

Matt and I went to Salt Lake for a few days to Christmas shop and spend time together. We stayed at the Anniversary Inn in the Hayloft. I hope for it to be be more romantic but in Hayloft is kinda hard... But it was nice I got the dipped strawberries but forgot Matt don't like strawberries so I ate them. Yummy they were so good. We ate good food and shopped alot. We went and walked around Temple Square at the light , I love it. You feel the spirit so much. I love Matt so much I sure hope he knows that. I love getting to spend time alone with him. I loved walking threw the Temple grounds and feeling the spirit and walking threw the visitors center and seeing the Statue of Christ made me appreciate the gospel and the love he has for us. I love this gospel and I love Matt and hope to one day return to the temple with him beside me.

2010-11-21T12:03:00.000-08:00

Wow time flies I can't beleive its been 11 years this weekend since Matt moved me and my kids up here. He is a great man and I love him

2010-10-25T12:26:00.000-07:00

The other day I was driving my Cross Country Team up to Douglas, Wyoming, you have to drive past Martin's Cove and Independence Rock. I love driving threw Wyoming and seeing allthe Pioneer spots. It makes me so grateful for the Gospel and to the Pioneer's. And glad that I am not a Pioneer, Cause I sometimes wonder if i would be as strong as they were. My testimony has not been what it should be and for the the last year I have really struggled with it. But when I drove past there the day it made me think of how thankful I am to have the gospel in my life to be able to worship and not be punished for it. I have a great family family and my kids are my world. I am thankful to have Matt back in my life and I love him so much. I love the gospel and all that it stands for.

Jessica's Homecoming

2010-09-07T09:40:00.001-07:00

Thanks to Barbara she keeps me in the loop with whats going on with Jessica. She went to her last Homecoming dance. Not going to lie it kinda freaks me out to think I will have 3 kids out of school. Man I am old ha ha ha ha. But Jessica looks so beautiful and she Had alot of fun... Love her so much

2010-08-03T20:19:00.000-07:00

Arye and Crystal's kids playing in the pool on the day we flew back to Wyoming. I loved spending time with them I wish we all lived closer. Rosin loved Arye. Notice Camry isn't in any pictures she was still sleeping...

2010-08-03T20:11:00.000-07:00

Dad sitting out in the pouring rain. Silly grandpa

Arye and I stayted for a extra week so we could enjoy the 24 of July with everyone. It was so fun but man it rained right before the parade. The fireworks were amazing. Thatcher is a cute little town. I found my dream house there its a bed and breakfast its cool. Mom put Arye to work and he loved it. We helped move books and book cases out to the garage to make more room for her sewing room

2010-08-03T20:07:00.000-07:00

While in Grants We ate at Lota Burger.. Love a Its a Burger with green chili and cheese. It has good memories. Then I took a picture of Gram's mail boxes because they have been there forever and some day they won't be there.

2010-08-03T19:58:00.000-07:00

Arye and Mom having a race to see who could fill the bucket the fastest .

Well we were at mom's gram's cellar flooded so much it was up to Carol's shoulder. So Mom, Arye and I headed to Grants to help Gram so she woudn't make herself sick. Thank goodness Justin was there the first day him and Arye really got in there and busted it out. At one point Carol took a truck load to the dump that was 464 pounds of food and stuff tht got wet. It was gross allthat wet wheat reminded me off Pappa and his pigs. Later we took 5 garbage cans full of wheat to a lady in Bluewater she was going to try and burn it in her corn fireplace. Gram was upset that she had left the water on but things happen. She is a very amazing lady. It was fun to drive around Grants and Bluewater and show Arye alln the good things I remember about growing up there. Of course we ate at Lota Burger and El Cafeicto. I love NM.

2010-08-03T19:51:00.000-07:00

Arye and I went to mom's to spend a week with her and dad. We had alot of fun, Arye got to hang out with Tina's son Tyler. They had alot of fun over at Bonnie's house. We drove up threw Morenci to see the mine and drive threw the Coronado Trail. It was the windiest road but it was beautiful. Hannigans Meadow was beautiful. THen we went on to Luna and went tot he head of the ditch to see Great Gram, Carol and Gordon's family and Tina's was there to. Then we headed to back to Thatcher.

more Reunion 2010

2010-06-17T11:49:00.000-07:00

The last night there Lonny made the fire huge it was so hot. Arye kept trying to roast a marshmallow but he couldn't get to close because it was so hot.

Family Reunion 2010

2010-06-17T11:42:00.001-07:00

The family reunion is in Luna, NM. We had a great time but it wasn't the same there were a few families missing. The Merayo's weren't there becasue Trishell's mom was killed in a car accident so they were with her family for the funeral. Crustal and Jade's family was not there either. Here are some pictures of Saturday's games and kid's crafts.

Ronnnie and Jacenta are getting so big.

Mom and I doing the three legged race was to funny we got to laughing so hard.

Moab 2010

2010-06-17T11:27:00.000-07:00

SUNDAY
We went to Moab to hike and bike before we went to the Reunion. But on the way to Moab a not so great thing happened. We stopped so I could use the Bathroom and Matt checked and the bikes were still on the bike rack, so we continued on to Moab. We got to Moab and checked into the RV place and as Matt was getting in the truck to pull to our spot he told me the bad News. MY bike fell off the bike rack somewhere between I-70 and Moab. He was sick but it was no ones fault the strap broke, so no bike riding for me which is probably safer ha ha.
Monday

We decided to go up to the ARCHES they were beautiful. We hiked to the Delicate Arch in 100 degree weather. I thought I was going to die but it was so worth it. Arye had to wear a different hat because he was so sunburned that he had blisters on his neck and ears.(from getting his hair cut and spending a whole day in sun before we even left). Him and Jeremy had fun climbing all over this arch. Later that night we went to the Canyonlands river float and dinner it was not really what we thought it would be but it was relaxing. The boys thought it was gay.

Tuesday

The boys and Matt went and rented the boys bikes so they could go ride I stayed and did Laundry and cleaned the camper. AND enjoyed chillin at the pool. Later that night Lonny and his family came and hung and then they camped in a Field next to us. Wednesday we all left for NM it was fun traveling with them.

Life

2010-05-11T19:35:00.000-07:00

Well I have been driving bus like a crazy lady... Ha ha but the last 2 days I have been thinking about a lot of things. This last year has been hard on everyone. Today when I was driving home threw a blizzard and fog and rain. The thought came to me of how much I have and how I need to be grateful for everything.

I have the most amazing Children that I love more than life itself, each of them are different and very special to me. I have grand kids that I have not seen I forever but they are healthy and happy and have parents who love them and protect them.

My children and I all have been really healthy and that's truly a blessing. I am grateful to be in love with a amazing man. I have parents and siblings who Love me no matter what my faults are, or the mistakes I have made. I am grateful to be a member of our Church and to know about the atonement and to have a chance to have a Eternal Family. I have so much to be so thankful for.

2010-04-24T18:59:00.000-07:00

Well Matt and I went to the Daughtry concert and its awesome. Probaly one of the best concerts that I have been to. If you ever get a chance go see him. It was fun to get away and go do something fun. While we were in Utah we picked out the couch for the front linving room. He has been busy painting Arye's room, but with all the rain we got the rain gutter got messed up and water came into Arye's room so now he has a hole to fix also. But thanks Matt for the great time.

Jr. Prom "10"

2010-04-24T18:53:00.000-07:00

Holy crap I am getting old... I am watching her grown up so fast and can't believe she will be graduating next year. She is going to Prom with a boy named Joel. She is borrowing Steph's dress and she looks so beautiful. WHERE has all the time gone. My house has changed so much in the last little while kinda MAKES me sad...

My Testimony

2010-03-28T11:14:00.000-07:00

In Church today we talked about do your kids really know you have a Testimony of the Gospel. I can honestly say I don't think mine do. And this last year has really tested my faith. But I know this Church is true and that Heavenly Father loves me even though I may have stepped off the path.I know heavenly hears and answers prayers. I know that Eternal Families are a blessing. I know Joseph Smith is a true prophet and that we have prophet who leads and guides us . I have a testimony of prayer, I know that he hears our prayers and will answer them. I love the gospel and that it stands for. I hope and pray that my children will love the gospel. I know if we live righteous we will return to heavenly father and have eternal families. I love my parents and brother and sisters they are the greatest examples to me.

2010-02-06T20:47:00.000-08:00

This was a rough day OK it was a rough weekend for everyone. Jessica had made a few bad choices so her dad and I thought she might need a new start before the situation here got worse. I am not going to lie its been hard on everyone. Especially her but Arye has been having a hard time also. I love her more then she will ever know. I think she is very special and has so much to offer this world. I love you Jess...

2010-01-23T23:13:00.000-08:00

Arye showing them up...

Watching the others play the Wii which was entertaining ha ha

Josh, Jess, Angela and Zack

Jessica and Angela

Tonight was the Winter ball at the High School. Jessica went with her boyfriend Josh Galvin and in her group was her friend Angela and she went with Zach, and then her friend Sam showed up after dinner with her date. I made enchiladas, Spanish rice, salad, and Monkey bread. And Yes mom I used the China that you gave me. After dinner they had to go to other parents houses so they could take pictures. Then they came and played Wii for a little bit before heading to the dance. Zack was the funniest to watch he had never played before. Then they all headed to the dance together and had a good time.

January 18, 2010

2010-01-19T22:22:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was a great Birthday for turning 41 ugh that sounds OLD... But it was a great day.
Lacey and I went to lunch at Santa Fe Trail it was very good. They we went shopping . I have a great family that loves me. And I can't imagine not having the Mele family in my life. For those of you who don't know them you are truly missing out. Lacey is my sister and best Friend, she is always there for me threw thick and thin. I love her kids so much they are fun and keeping me young ha ha. Her husband is a great influence on Arye as to what a great father and husband and friend should be.They are true examples of Christs love and They are a ray of sunshine in mine and kids lives. I wish you could all have them in your life cause they make mine better. I hope this year bring much Happiness to me and my kids.

2009-12-28T23:31:00.000-08:00

Christmas was so much fun this year. Steph, Jess and Arye and I stayed at Lacey's on Christmas Eve. We played games and had Christmas Dinner. We all went over to Cameron's parents house to visit. We just love them and Cameron. I will post pictures soon.

2009-11-01T20:21:00.000-08:00

(Hunter getting ready at the starting line)

On Saturday the 31st we got to go watch Hunter race his four wheeler. It was alot of fun to be there and watch how good he is. It was alot of fun getting to be back in Winnmucca and spend time with Lonny and his family the kids enjoyed and so did I. In between Races the had some pro guys from Metal Mulisha there and they did all kinds of flips and jumps it was cool

Sorry the pictures are not in order....

2009-11-01T20:15:00.000-08:00

On Friday October 30, 2009 The kids and I went to Reno and got to spend some time with Tasha and got to meet Kip. i really enjoyed Kip he is a very guy a total keeper. We got to go to lunch with both of them. And then did a little shopping at the Mall, then we got to go see where Tasha lives. Then later we had to go to the memorial Service for Arye's grandpa Robert Elwing who had passed away. Then late that night we headed back to Lonny's house.

2009-11-01T20:05:00.000-08:00

On October 28 Jessica and Arye and I left Green River to head to Salt lake to stay the night on our way to Winnemucca and Reno for Arye's grandpa's funeral Service. We stayed the night at a Hotel called Microtel . We get to our room and its so tiny was supposed to have two beds but didn't. Arye got to sleep in the window on a tiny bed. He fell out of bed twice, once at midnight and Jessica and I laughed cause he was only worried about his cell phone. We had a few pillow fights and lots laughter.

October 10, 2009

2009-11-01T19:53:00.000-08:00

Lacey and I took the kids down town to a TRUNK OR TREAT for the city. It was fun the kids loved it cause it wasn't cold or snowing. The had haunted alley it wasn't scary. Then later that night Jessica went to Homecoming with Angela, Samantha they had a lot of fun.

BMX

2009-09-27T20:38:00.000-07:00

This was the final weekend for BMX for the summer series, so the boys all went to Rock Springs and raced. Arye took two friends with him (Keegan and Blake) and Ryker and Clayson also went.

they raced hard and all did really well. Arye took 2nd, Keegan took 3rd, Ryker took 2nd and clayson took 1st. Now they are ready for the Winter Series to start but not til November.

2009-09-27T20:30:00.000-07:00

This is jessica's knee after a night of playing at a friends house in her back yard. Her friend tackled her on a cement patio the end results were Jessica's knee being tore up , hand scraped a little, pants having a hole in them. Her friend messed up her elbow so they both on the injured list this week. She is so sore today can't even hardly walk.

2009-09-01T19:59:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone just a update on our lives. Not much has really changed since the last blog, but school has started and life is now back to full swing and getting crazier by the day. Steph is back to college in Rock Springs and working 2-3 jobs. She is a great kid and i sure do Love her a ton and Cameron is in Utah now going to school at ITT TECH so they will see each other more which will be good. Jessica is a JUNIOR this year and already hating school but oh well she will survive and do better once she gets a job. Arye is a FRESHMAN I know it really kind a freaks me out to think my baby is that old, so far he like High School. And me I am just working and working and loving life and all the new that's been going on.

My apartment

2009-08-25T18:51:00.000-07:00

This is some of my stuff that needs to go in my storage unit if they would ever bring me a key to get in it.

Here are a few pictures of min and the kids new home. Its a 3 bedroom 2 bath apartment. It's little and i love it . We are loving having our own place. Steph and I share a room and its been good.

2009-08-02T15:18:00.000-07:00

Jordan @ the cliffs

Matt, Jeremy and Jordan

Clayson getting ready to jump

Jordan, cassidy, and Clayson at the cliffs

Sunday at lake

2009-08-02T15:09:00.000-07:00

Jeremy and cassidy getting ready to jump off the cliffs at the lake.

Matt chillin in the shade

Jeremy bugging me wanting to push me out farther in the lake. I told him no life jacket no pushy out into the LAKEY. He jsut laughed and told me it would be all right but he knows better and didn't push me out there.

Mylie enjoying her kitchen she got for her birthday. Brock and Victoria and Dempsey are in the back ground just chillin in the shade

Jessica just hanging out in the sun enjoy the cooler weather than she has been in at St. George

2009-08-02T14:35:00.000-07:00

Mylie being the cutest little girl who was so happy so party with all of us.

Boys enjoying the camp fire and being SILLY....

Jace,Cameron, Matt, Tyson, Jeremy, Ryker, Clayson and Zeke

2009-08-02T14:30:00.000-07:00

Jessica is back home YEAH YEAH and she is glad about that.

Beautiful Sunset at the lake-FLAMING GORGE

Steph, Cameron and Jeremy

They were trying to get Arye to throw him into the lake.

The two birthday girls

2009-08-02T14:25:00.000-07:00

Mylie eatting her first birthday cake and Dempsey too. Dempsey turns one in a few weeks so they shared cake. Mylie got to get washed off in the lake after wards and so did Dempsey

More party- Saturday

2009-08-02T14:04:00.000-07:00

Saturday I went to pick up Jessica in Utah and Matt took Arye over to Rock Springs to race BMX. Ryker,Clayson, and Zeke also raced. They all got trophies. Arye took 1st, Clayson 1st, Ryker 2nd, Zeke 3rd. Then everyone headed back out to the lake for more fun. Arye is doing really well at racing this year.

Fun Weekend -MYLIES'S Partry

2009-08-02T13:55:00.000-07:00

Friday we headed out to the lake for Mylie's birthday party. When we got out there it was so windy everyone just chilled and eat dinner. After the sun started setting the wind died down and the lake was like glass so they took the boat out for spin. After wards everyone eat smores and the best ones were made with Resse peanut Butter cups. THey were YUMMY. We love camping with the MELE'S and TATUM's it was fun.

more pics of boys @track

2009-07-27T15:03:00.000-07:00

This was Arye's awesome jump just caught the back of him coming down. DON"T YOU LOVE HIS UNDIES sticking out :(

2009-07-27T14:48:00.000-07:00

2009-07-27T14:40:00.000-07:00

After we got done at the track I took the boys to kORY'S snowboard shop and they asked if they could ride the half pipe in the back. They had a great time . Thanks KORY.

2009-07-27T14:34:00.000-07:00

I took Arye, Jeremy, Kenny, Ryker, and Clayson over to ride the bike track in Rock Springs. We got there and a sign said CLOSED UGH!!! We drove all the way over for nothing, the boys said who cares lets ride any ways. I know I'm a bad mom and let them. THey had a good time until the lady came and told us to leave. They had a good time. It was hot

TREK 2009

2009-07-25T12:03:00.000-07:00

Arye went on the Trek at Martin's Cove, he got to walk on the same ground that real pioneers have walked on. He said it was neat to hear stories at night about all that they went threw to get to Martin's Cove. I think he has a better appreciation for the pioneers and all the trials that they went threw. He was a part of the "Burke" family which is really cool because the Pa- was Curtis Burke who Sandy and I went to school with in Grants. Ma- was Marni Burke who is Peni Neibert's sister. I am not sure who all the other kids in the family were. I am glad that Arye choose to go and Do the right thing. He is a very special young man and he is growing by leaps and bounds both spiritually and physically too. Heavenly Father knew I needed him in my life , he brings me a lot of joy and happiness. He can frustrate me too but for the most part he is a joy. And he LOVES his mom and I love him too.

2009-07-24T20:43:00.000-07:00

All the crazy people getting ready to jump off the cliffs.

Ryker and Clayson with their crawdads? Gross

Jeremy wanting to ride the wake board from the shore by the jet ski pulling him and well he almost got up but then he kept falling over. He was very frustrated.

We all went out to the lake Thursday night after the little boys raced BMX. Clayson rocked he won all three of the races and Ryker was right behind him. Way to go BOYS. The Mele's and Us pulled our campers out to sleep in. Ty took his boat also and Neil took out his jet ski's. We all had a good time, but i probably should have stayed home and rested. I had surgery on Tuesday to have my implants fixed Yeah Finally!!! I thought I would just hang out and not do too much which is what I did do. But it was hot and I think I just needed to be home because by the time we got home I was so sick to my tummy hurt and very tired. But it was good to hang out with FRIENDS. Can't wait to do it again next week end....

more Lake Pictures

2009-07-24T20:36:00.000-07:00

Neil, Jeremy and clayson getting ready to jump off the cliffs.

Tyson helping the kids find crawdads? They found a few and loved playing with them.

Tyson and Ryker riding the jetski. Ryker loved it casue Ty let him steer it and he did awesome.

Tyson and Neil blowing up the top of the tube. They didn't want thier picture taken but I took it any ways. (Matt had a pump in the camper) Ha Ha

Hanging out at the Lake

2009-07-24T20:25:00.000-07:00

Mylie, Tyson, Clayson and Matt.

Ryker, Clayson, Suzanne being silly and eating SMORES! YUMMY

Ok Not the best picture but at least I let someone take it considering I just had surgery on Tuesday and shouldn't even be at the Lake but I wanted to go hang with Mele's and Malicoat's and my family.(Jeremy&Matt). Lacey and I just chillin by the fire. It was a beautiful night.

Ryker and Clayson sitting by the fire in their race jersey's for BMX racing.

Steph's New Car

2009-07-24T20:15:00.000-07:00

Ok I have tried to flip this picture about ten time and It just keeps going back to this way. Steph has got a brand new car and I am very proud of her. She has done it all on her own, from research to getting her loan. I am proud of her but sad in knowing she is getting older and doesn't need her mom as much. I couldn't ask for a more responsible daughter, she just takes care of herself and goes to school and works and gets awesome grades also. Her car is a Nissan 09' Sentra. Its cute. WAY TO GO STEPH!!!

2009-07-24T20:10:00.000-07:00

Arye had the Trek at Martin's Cove as you can see he was ever so excited to go. He went and had a good time. He learned alot about Pioneer History. He is turning into a awesome young man and I am very proud of him. *** More Pictures soon**

2009-07-07T07:22:00.000-07:00

Mylie, Ryker and Lacey at Blairtown in Rock springs.

Lacey and I took the kids over to Blairtown in Rock Springs for a little while to play. Mylie loved the water and wanted to just be all over the place.

more Lake Pictures

2009-07-07T07:14:00.000-07:00

Clayson riding his bike threw all the mudd puddles

Ryker firday morning riding his bike threw all the mudd puddles.

Suzanne playing on the knee board by the shore

Suzanne cliff jumping and she loved it.

Mylie after she ate some licorce

Friday morning we got up to find everything still there because it had rained all night and felt like we were blowing into the lake. It was alittle chilly that morning but Tyson ,Jace and His girlfriend kali went out to wake board and knee borad. Lacey's brother Jace broke his nose knee boarding. He had surgery a few days ago to fix it. But other than that it was alot of fun and I can't wait to go again..

Flaming Gorge Lake

2009-07-07T07:00:00.001-07:00

Tyson (Lacey's husband) Cliff jumping at the lake.

Lacey getting ready to knee board off the shore of the lake being pulled by Neil on his jet ski. The lake was alot of fun, I actually rode with Lacey in the tube being pulled by the boat. I was a little freaked out"I hate water" but it was fun. I also rode on the jet ski with Lacey she loved it cause i was making funny noises and telling her she better not tip it over.

Tyson and Mylie

All the boys getting ready to go fishing only Neil caught a fish

2009-07-01T20:44:00.000-07:00

Arye,Clayson,Ryker, and Sloan went out to the Golf course to hit golf balls on the driving range. I was a little worried about one of the getting in the head by the club. But they had a good time.

2009-06-16T13:59:00.000-07:00

What a cutie pie Rosin .

Ellie is cute and always wanting her mom and on the move all the time.

Trace is just hanging out on top of the jungle gym.

Cameron leg wrestled mom and she kicked his butt. Mom is still the champ of leg wrestling. You go MOM

2009-06-16T13:52:00.000-07:00

Camry and Kiley playing at the park in Grants.

hunter trying to hide so I wouldn't take his picture Silly boy...

Stacey and Ellie at the pool at our motel in Grants. Stacey didn't get in the water she just hung out.

Crystal and Trace at the pool.

Steph and Cameron at the motel on the first day. We were all glad to be there.

2009-06-15T18:43:00.000-07:00

Gordan and Todd And Cody helping Uncle Jr pour a cement pad for a shed out
in grandma's back yard.

All the men got up early Saturday morning to help do the cement for Gram's shed. They did a awesome job and

What a tight fit in gram's drive way.

2009-06-15T18:21:00.000-07:00

Steph and Cameron at the park in Grants.
We took the kids to go play after dinner and they all had a blast . Grants has changed so much since I grew up there but it is still home. And I enjoyed spending time with Steph and Cameron.

Ronnie laying on the cement becasue he was cold and tired from his long day...

Everyone chillin by the freezing pool but the weather was very

nice. Some of us got sunburned

Lonny and Taniel enjoying the warm weather

All of us kids except Tasha and we sure missed her. but we

all understand why she wasn't there and know she wanted

to be there.

Camreon at the pool at our motel in Grants. It was the first day that the weather was warm but the pool was freezing. What a DORK !!!!

Lonny was playing with Rena and Ronnie in the pool they were having a blast.

Lonny is so good with all the kids and they love him.

Steph playing in the pool with Tatum(tater Bug)

This a part of our family at Jackie's Funeral. It nice to be with family but it was a really sad occassion. Jackie was so young and needs to be with those 3 babies and Jose. But Heavenly Father must need her for some thing.

Keith Young Memorial 5k

2009-05-24T20:25:00.000-07:00

On May 23 it was Keith Young's memorial 5k run/walk. It was a lot of fun and Matt's family from Utah came up for it. Nathan's son Schuyler ran the 5k and took 2nd over all. Nathan,Chad and Bruce all ran it also but I can not remember where they finished at. Steph also ran it and did pretty well of course I can't remember where she finished either. I think like top 20-30ish in her age range. Matt and I and Shiree walked it and Matt finished 3rd for his age range. I think Shiree was 8th in her age group and I was like 9th in mine. It was fun and good to see lots of people we hardly get to see. We all can't wait for next year to do it all over again maybe I will try to run it... Ha ha that should be funny....
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IT'S DONE....

2009-05-21T17:17:00.001-07:00

YeAH yEAH my railing is done finally and it is so pretty. But now on to cleaning all the yucky mess up. But I do love it ,it makes my kitchen look bigger. I LOVE IT.....

Brandyn's picture of his swearing in...

2009-05-10T17:33:00.000-07:00

For those that don't know Brandyn has signed up for the Army (reserves). He will ship out to boot camp Sept 8 he is really excited. I am very happy for him he has become a very good father, husband and son. I couldn't be more proud of him. I love you BRANDYN

Steph's wreck

2009-05-05T19:11:00.001-07:00

This was the scariest day of my life I can't even begin to explain the feeling I love those two kids.

Here are the pictures of Steph's car after the wreck. When I saw it today my heart sank because I could have lost my daughter. She is very very lucky to have been able to walk away with very few injuries. I love her so much and I can't even imagine her not being here. This was one of the worst days of my life. You never can imagine the feeling of getting the phone call of Steph is OK but she rolled her car and to hear her crying in the back ground scared the HELL out of me. Steph I love you so much and you have a pretty special young man by your side. I have no doubts that he loves you. And as your mom I can't be more thankful that you have found him because I know he is going to be a FANTASTIC HUSBAND, AND FATHER someday. I Love you both. This wreck has made reflect on my life with my kids sometimes i might be the most patient and loving mom but this life is way too short and I need to enjoy every second because you never know what can happen. I love all my kids with all my heart I hope they know that.

Happy Birthday Brandyn

2009-04-22T08:22:00.000-07:00

Today is a great day Brandyn Dwayne Jensen came into this world. He was such a great Baby he slept all night right away and hardly ever cried. He was the apple of his auntie's eye they all love him. I am very thankful to have a great son. We have had our ups and downs but we have all grown up and moved on. I am thank to have him for my son. Its fun to see him building a great relationship with his kids and wife. Brandyn I hope you day is FANTASTIC I LOVE YOU.

Kitchen Wall

2009-04-18T14:14:00.001-07:00

The start of our project

The almost all the way down wall

The before

UGH THE MESS!!!

Matt finally started ripping out the Kitchen wall we want gone. Wow what a mess it made all over everything. But its going to be so nice without it there. We are going to put up a wrought iron railing. I can't wait hopefully it will be done by Friday.

SNEAK A PEEK of the Reunion Quilt Top

2009-04-18T14:08:00.000-07:00

This is before I put the inner and outer borders on it. It is so pretty I think I might keep it. :)

This is after the two borders and it is for a king size bed. I really hope everyone will like it as much as I do. I really really want to keep it but I know i can't.

Quilt Retreat in Park city

2009-04-14T09:37:00.000-07:00

I got to go to Park City with mom and her friends for their Quilt Retreat. The Condo was beautiful that we stayed at.It was so much fun those Ladies are a "Hoot" they all made me feel welcome and a part of the group. Easter morning we got up and we ate breakfast then went across the hall to see what was going on. Lawanna had hidden Easter eggs for everyone to find it was fun. Bev, Lawanna, Elaine, Mom, and I went to Sacrament in Park City. We had the best Easter dinner so after we got home. Dottie made a ham and Bev made the best potatoes it was all so GOOD. Monday We went shopping at the outlets it was fun. Then I had to go home I was sad and didn't want to go home because I was having a good time and getting to spend time with mom. I really miss being able to spend time with her it was the best I just wish we could do it more often.

Mom coming to visit

2009-04-14T08:30:00.000-07:00

Mom and grandma came up to spend a few days with us. It was so good to see them and get to spend some time together. I sure miss mom living closer. We made sure to get a four generation picture. Jess got her name put on her soccer bag which will make it easy to tell hers from 30 other girls. Mom couldn't believe that Arye is almost as tall as her. The kids were so sad to see mom leave.

2009-04-04T16:35:00.000-07:00

The girls and their coaches made large snowballs and rolled them all over the field and the they sat on them for pictures. Fun Times.....

Soccer

2009-04-04T16:28:00.001-07:00

March 20th in Cody, Wyoming

April 3, Green river

On March 2o we went to Cody for a jamboree and the weather was 60+ and beautiful and now two weeks later we have crappy SNOW covering the Field and everything . The girls were having a blast playing in it. I was not i hit the guide wire to the electric pole in Matt's truck. I saw the pole but not the wire because of the snow. He is not very happy with me to say the least.

jackson hole,wy

2009-04-04T16:21:00.001-07:00

ARYE IN NEW SNOW Boarding OUTFIT

ELK REFUGEE

GRAND TETONS
Matt, Jeremy, Arye and I went to Jackson hole for the Hill Climbs. It snowed a ton that morning Iwas a little worried about the drive up but matt drove awesome and the rodes cleared up when we got out of Green River. I just read my Emma Smith book cause i can not watch the roads I freak out. But it was Beautiful when we got up there. i forgot my camera when we walked to the hill climb. Jackson is one of my favorite places to go.

Jeremy got asked to MORP

2009-04-04T16:04:00.001-07:00

Jeremy got aske dto go to MORP by Cassidy Otter.(cameron's little sister) It was cute she gave Jeremy BOX of Lucky Charm cereal with a note that said . "Make me hte Luckiest girl in the world, and go with me to MORP." then said come find the lucky girl who is hiding in your house. It was cute and gave him a bag of his favorite candy Swedish fish.

2009-03-10T21:53:00.000-07:00

Steph may kill me for putting this picture on here but I am the mom and I can. This was after she got her WISDOM TEETH out. She was just coming out of being put under. She was so funny but it seems like I am the only whoever gets to deal with her with surgeries. But I sure love her...

Valentines Day

2009-03-10T21:46:00.000-07:00

I thought I had better document this gift cause it may never happen again. My wonderful husband gave me ROSES and a little stuffed YORKIE.. HA HA and then we went to dinner . He also gave each of the girls a rose too. What a nice guy...

Update

2009-01-31T20:45:00.000-08:00

Today was a busy day. i had a trip this morning to Pinedale for a ski trip. I had to be a work at 5 am YUCK because It's been cold and had to warm up the bus. We didn't get home until 6:45 tonight. It was beautiful up there but my morning didn't start out to great a boy threw up on the bus before we even got to Rock Springs. I had awesome chaperone's and they cleaned the WHOLE mess so I wouldn't have too. Then had to drive threw the worst fog you couldn't even see 3 feet. Plus the wind blew so hard all the way home. Arye went snow boarding at Beaver today and he had a great time on his new board. He tried a back flip today cuz he thinks he needs to be like Kory. He said the powder was SWEET. And Jeremy had a basketball game in Star Valley today. Matt said they didn't play to well according to Jeremy. They LOST again. well that's been our day.