Family Trip to Salt Lake City

This was a unexpected trip to SLC. This trip came about when Roberts Dad called on Thurs the 18, which was Roberts Birthday. Anyway Roberts Dad wanted us to come up and visit him and Roberts Grandpa. Bruce (Roberts Dad) lives in Oregon so we don't ever see him. Bruce had never seen Carson and has only seen Colten a few times so this was nice to be able to let him spend some time with the grand kids. I wasn't going to go because it was going to cost more for us all to go but then I just said to hell with it I want to have some fun!! We arrived Saturday afternoon at Roberts brother Richards house. Robert took a little nap and then we left to go check into a Motel. Colten was so excited cause he has never stayed in a Motel or Hotel. Colten was so excited cause it was a vacation to him LOL!! He was a little upset it did not have a pool but he was ok with it. After checking in we left to go to Uncle Brent's house up in the Foothills. What a beautiful home WOW! The kids had so much fun running around and playing with all their cousins. We had a BBQ, which was really good I ate way to much food. After dinner we all went down stairs and played pool and shuffle board. It was so good to met some more of Roberts family and get to know them a little bit better. It was a wonderful night and so much fun! Later that evening before it got dark Robert took me and the boys for a drive up Big cotton wood canyon. It was so gorgeous and green. Roberts brother Branden went with us so they talked hunting the whole time. On our way back down we ran into a moose on the side of the road just casually walking with traffic. I tried to take a picture but it is really dark so look close when you get to that one. That was the first moose the boys have ever seen they were so excited about it. Colten kept saying we can shoot it, lets shoot it!! He is such a hunter he cracks me up. We went back to Brent's house and visited some more and then head for our Motel for bed! The next day was Fathers Day and I had bought some cards for Robert. The kids and I got up earlier than he did and so we signed our cards and then woke him up with lots of hugs and kisses. He couldn't help but smile! We then we pack up and headed out for the day. Our first stop was Hogle Zoo. It had rained that morning and the wind was blowing like crazy. Robert and Colten were the only ones who had jackets so we had to buy me and Carson a sweater at the gift shop. Fifty dollars later we were all warm. The animals were so active and lively so the weather was worth it. We spent about four hours at the Zoo. We then went and ate at the Macaroni Grill, thank goodness for gift cards. It was really good food and the kids were so well mannered. Carson would take a bit of his macaroni and then wipe his mouth with his napkin he was such a gentlemen. After lunch we went Back to Uncle Brent's to say good bye to everyone but no one was there so we headed for home. It was such a wonderful trip even if it was a short one. I needed it and it was good to finally get out of my house and just enjoy life. It was such a wonderful and different Fathers Day for Robert and I hope we can have more like it in the future.

**My New Horse**

Well I finally got my Buckskin Horse Hurray!! I am so excited about her. I have wanted a Buckskin ever since I can remember. They are so hard to find and when you find one they are so expensive. With the horse market now days and the economy the way it is horses are dirt cheap so that is how I got mine. We found her on the KSL classifieds about a week ago. She is two years old and the sweetest little thing ever. She has never been broke so we are in the process of doing that, Again. The first night we got her home we were on her and riding. I will be riding her out on the trail with in the week, I can not wait. She loves the kids and people in general. Her main and tail are black with silver in it. I can not tell you how much I love this horse!! The boys cant wait for their turn to get on her and ride. I think they love her as much as I do. She is so quite and still, I cant believe how good and calm she is for never being broke. Anyway here are a few pictures of her and you will see why I think she is so beautiful. Oh ya her name is Porsche, Which I'm not sure I like so if any one can think of a different name please let me know.

Just a quick review of the last few weeks

Well I have to start by saying I have started sitting three boys. All I have to say about that is What was I thinking seriously?!! So yes I have 7 boys running around my house three days a week. The ages are 2, 4, 5, 5, 9, 10, and 12. Next week will be week three, we will see how it goes. The next big thing is I have my garden planted, Hurray!! My parents came up one day and helped me get it in. I am so excited about my fresh veggies and fruit. It has already started to bloom with little green things. We had to put up a fence and electric fencing around that just to keep my stupid dogs form getting into it. Yes they are still getting into it but not as bad as years past. My mom and I planted a little flower garden in the corner and it looks so pretty! My yard is coming together finally and it has only taken nine years to get here LOL!!! OK next thing is Taylor went on a youth conference camp out. He left on Thursday and got home today Saturday. They pulled hand carts for two days. He said he had a lot of fun but did not take any pictures for me. He decided he wanted a flash light instead of the camera. I was told that I can get pictures from some of the leaders that went so I will post those when I get them. OK so I jumped ahead a little, last weekend my washer decided to just quite on me with a full load inside! I was so mad to say the least. It was a good thing it was memorial weekend I found a new one at sears. The only bad thing about this one is it is cold rinse only and I have little to no cold water in my washer. I have it to my sink but not my washer go figure? So I had Sears come out and look at it they told me because of my cold water it is timing its self out on the rinse cycle and shutting off. So I have to turn it just right to get it to start again. What a pain in the butt, but at least I don't have to go to a laundry mat! Last but not least is Robert and I have been going one our Sunday rides and it is so nice. Last Sunday we got home and I let Taylor go for a ride and then I took all the other boys around for a little while. Colten couldn't stop laughing when I got Girl to trot. Carson didn't like it so much. When I got Mike on with me I made him do all the raining and he did really good. He was a little nervous but he got her to do what he wanted. So to end this long post I will just say it has been a long and productive two weeks!!!! Oh ya one other thing my nine kittens are getting so big and are almost ready to give away.

To Funny

I was sent this in a E-Mail from my Mom . I thought it was so funny I had to share it on here, Enjoy the good laugh!!

*Mothers Day Weekend*

Well these pictures went on backwards, so I will start with Sunday. Sunday morning I woke up to Taylor fixing me and Robert breakfast in bed. He must have thought we were really hungry, he made us each two eggs toast and two sausages. Later that morning, cause we didn't eat all of Taylor's food, I made Crepes with strawberries. I then opened all my present from the boys. Robert took them to the dollar store Friday while I was in Vegas. I got lots of stuff to plant in my garden, a wind chime, a frog, a BBQ cleaner, and a shirt that said "I have my own attitude I don't need any of yours" It was so cute. Robert got me a open heart necklace and ring from Kay's along with a card. I then took a nap before Robert and I went our horse back ride. We took the horses to the creek just down from our house. It was so nice to have some alone time with him. My favorite time on horse is when it is running so we ran the horses a lot! It was such a good Mothers Day and so special. I have the sweetest boys ever!!!

These next set of pictures are from my trip to Vegas for my BFF'S Bridal shower. This was all put together by her co-workers. They are such a fun group of girls. It all started on Friday when we arrived at our hotel South Point. This was such a nice Hotel WOW!! After checking in we changed into our bathing suits and headed for the pool. We spent the whole day there. By the time we left the pool to get ready to go eat and the club, everyone was already feeling really GOOD!! Once we were back to our rooms we all gathered in one room and did gifts. They were so fun. Brandy got a pimp cup that she carried around all night always full of beer. She also wore a sash, a veil, guarder, and a blinking thing. After she was all dressed up we went to the Hotel Cafe' and ate dinner. After dinner we went to the Hotel bar for awhile. It was so funny cause some people actually gave her money. While at the bar one of the girls ran into a friend that had a suite in the Hotel we were staying in. We went to the suite for about a hour and had a open bar and snacks. That was such a sweet suite WOW is all I can say!! We finally made it to Stoney's, its a country dance club and bar. We got the bouncer to give us V.I.P tables and let us all in Free. All the girls rode the mechanical bull and danced like crazy. We finally left the club about three in the morning to go back to the Hotel. Our cab driver was a total jerk to us. I was so glad to get out of his car. Once we were back to our room we all went to bed by Four am. I was so surprised no one throw up or woke up with a hang over. I have never seen girl drink so much. I had a few drinks cause I wanted to stay aware of what was going on. We left the next day and we were back in Saint George by Noon. To say the lest I was exhausted!! It was such a good Mothers Day weekend! I hope everyone else had just as good of a mothers day as I did. So to all my friends out there Happy Mothers Day!!

My Baby Kittens (ALL OF THEM)

Well here they are our new addition to our animal family! The first picture is of Princess one of the mommies. The second picture is of her kittens, there are five of them but you can only see four. The fifth one looks just like the other black and white kitten. The third picture is of Smokes, she is one of princess kittens from her last litter. Smokes has four babies, she had six but two of them died at birth. They are such good mommies. One of princess white babies was dead at birth but I was able to revive it by massaging its chest and wiping off its face so it could get some air. It took it awhile to come around but it is doing really good now. Princess's babies are now two and a half weeks old while smokes are almost a week old. My kids love them and hold them all the time. They are going to be very kid proof when it comes time to give them away. If anyone wants one please let me know. Yes I do have plans to get the moms fixed as soon as possible!

A weekend in review

Robert and the two little ones on a huge rock down by the creek. Colten wanted to jump in but the water was really gross!!

This is a picture of the fort looking up from the creek. I know it doesn't look like much but you can just see the top of the fort.

This is a little late, but better late then never right. Taylor and Mike sang at the kite festival in St. George this last weekend, with all the 4, 5, & 6th graders. They started early so we missed them singing. We got stuck waiting for the bus to take us over to the Festival I was so mad. Anyway they both said they sucked and weren't very good. I guess they missed a few words and notes. Afterwards the school took them over to Sand Hallow, which is a indoor swimming pool, they had a blast. Robert and I took the two little ones out to Fort Pierce which is out by Washington fields. Its a old fort build back in the 1866 during the Indian wars to protect the water. Colten and Carson had fun walking inside the fort and then down by the water. I cant wait to take Taylor and Mike down there. We plan on exploring a lot of old towns and sites this summer, there are so many out here by our house. Sunday Robert and I went out on our Horse ride and Taylor watched the kids with Mikes help. They usually just play the WII and don't even know we are gone. It is so nice to get out and know my kids are in good hands. We are usually only gone for a few hours so its not to long but its still really nice. This was a good weekend and there are more to come!