Joe & Jess

Preschool Graduation

2010-05-30T18:28:00.000-07:00

Boston made it through another year of preschool. Hes looking forward to Kindergarten this fall. He's a great kid. I love this kid.

May was a good month for us

2010-05-30T18:18:00.000-07:00

Mikes home!!! May 19, 2010

Seth graduated Vet school from Purdue on May 15, 2010!!! Good job Seth. I sure love you

Do we look like sisters????

Bountiful Baskets

2010-04-25T19:18:00.001-07:00

Ok this has been so wonderful I had to post it. Anyone ever heard of bountiful baskets? If you have you know how awesome this is. You sign up every week (if you want) its a week by week thing and its first come first serve. So, you have to be ontop of the ball if you want it cause they run out FAST. Anyway, I got all this fresh fresh produce for $15. Yep, I said it $15. I love it we eat so much healthier and Im finding my kids love all kinds of vegetables that I had no idea cause it usually cost so much at the store I don't usuallly buy it. So, if you are interested go to bountifulbaskets.org and see if they have a site in your area. So worth it.

Top of Utah Half Marathon

2009-09-07T19:29:00.000-07:00

Well, this is the only picture Joe was able to get

from the race. Let me explain why. My family

was all gathered at the finish line waiting for

me to come across. Well, as I was about there

I noticed the only person I saw was Joe. Then
I saw Bekah and she looked a little distressed

but I didn't think much of it. I couldnt figure

out where everyone else was. About 15 min

before I came in there was a man who

had a heart attack 150 yards away from the

finish line. He collapsed right in front of my kids

my family, my friends. It was pretty awful

from what I heard. I had a friend there who

happened to be an emt and there was an er

nurse right there to. The started to do CPR

on him and couldn't get a pulse for about 10

minutes. Help finally arrived and they ended

up having to life flight him over to Odgen.

He is alright. Hence this picture no one was

at the finish line to snap one so they had to settle

for one was after. But, the good news is I

finished my race in 2 hours and 15 minutes.

I shaved 15 min. off my last year time. I was

pretty proud of myself!!!

I love this baby!!!

2009-08-16T17:42:00.000-07:00

My little hikers

2009-08-16T17:33:00.000-07:00

We went up american fork canyon. My kids
love to hike

Forgive me Nat!!!

2009-08-16T17:27:00.000-07:00

I loved this picture of you getting ready for the
last leg!!! You are right! You didn't run
all those bloody hills for nothing :)

Wasatch Your Back

2009-06-24T19:40:00.001-07:00

24 hours, 187 miles, 12 teammates, and no sleep,

It was incredible! You want a natural high

try this. You wont find anything better

or harder.

Trip to Logan

2009-06-07T19:35:00.000-07:00

The girls :)

Dustin will never made a normal face for the camera.

Baby Senta

Bekah finally made it through school. :)

It was a really good week for us. Had a lot of fun.

2009-05-16T09:52:00.001-07:00

I made this annoucement for Bekah. (of course

with help from noelle) I think it turned out

really cute.

My Little Graduate

2009-05-16T09:47:00.000-07:00

2009-03-22T14:08:00.001-07:00

Boston found a new friend today Brennan

It was SO good to see Amber again. It
has been WAY to long.

Amber Lee

Seth home for Spring break!!!

2009-03-22T14:05:00.000-07:00

Boston and Emma were so excited to see Seth.

They just love him. I do to! Boston spent a couple

of days outside with seth chopping wood. He had

such a great time!

2009-03-22T14:02:00.001-07:00

All the grandkids!!!

Carston loves Senta!!!

Bekah and Carsty!!!

I just love him!

Skiing at Alta!!!

2009-03-22T13:59:00.000-07:00

Who are you?

2009-03-10T05:57:00.000-07:00

I have been reading this book called, He did deliver me from bondage. It is about using the atonement in our lives and learning how to give all our weaknesses and sorrows to our Savior since He has already paid for them. I was reading yesterday and there was a quote in there that just stuck out to me. It said, "what you choose when you can do anything you want is what proves your character.' I couldn't help think about this all day. Really who are you when no one else is watching, and you can choose to do ANYTHING? It is a good reminder for me of who I want to be.

2009-03-07T08:34:00.000-08:00

I just love this baby!

What are friends for?!

2009-02-14T08:18:00.000-08:00

Yesterday Noelle and I decided to go to Costco because we were needing to get out of the house. So, we packed up and headed over there. We had been there for about 30 minutes and we were in the books looking at books, when Boston says "Mommy". I looked over and just in time to catch the puke. He threw up everyway. It was all over him, me, Carston, the floor, it seemed every inch of something was covered. So, I look over at Noelle with puke in my hands and say, "Noelle". She just looked at me like what, so i say boston just threw up and I need help. Its funny as big as Costco is you would think you could find someone that worked there.Nope! Noelle was the only one to my rescue. And if she wasn't there I honestly do not know what I would have done. So, we quickly cleaned up as good as we could, paid for our stuff, told the cashier that they probably would want to clean up more back there and she was rude about it. I hope that if I was someone walking by I would stop and ask if they needed help, because it was awful. So, thank you Noelle for being a good friend and helping me clean up my kids barf because it was not pretty!!!!

2009-02-08T15:46:00.000-08:00

At Joes sister wedding in Maryland.

Tagged

2009-01-23T21:08:00.000-08:00

Tagged!
8 TV Shows I enjoy watching: (not in any particular order)
1. Lost
2. Mommas Boys (those guys were UNBELIEVABLE)
3. Greys Anatomy
4. Private Practice
5. Late Show with Jay Leno
6. Food Network
7.
8.

Things that happened yesterday:

1. Took Boston to school
2. Cleaned the Bathrooms
3. Hung out with some friends
4. Went running
5. Took a shower
6. Played blocks with my baby
7. TAlked to a friend hadn't talked to in a while
8. Wrote my brother a letter

8 Things I am looking forward to:

1. March my brother will be home for spring break
2. Feb 2 will be off the airplane
3. Jan 30 when my niece will be born
4. when it snows again, i love how it feels after fresh snow has fallen
5.to finish my books
6. Boston would say his birthday, it can't come soon enough June
7.Cartson to be in nursery
8. getting my christmas tree out of my backyard

8 Things on my wish list:

1. to sleep in just one morning
2. for my hospital bills to be paid off
3. a flatter stomach
4. to feel good all the time
5. to not have to get on a airplane next week
6. a pedicure
7.massage
8. and some new clothes

8 Things Joe did yesterday:

1. Went to work
2. Went to the temple
3. Stopped at the store for me
4. Watched a movie late at night he is a night owl
5. went to a meeting
6. ?
7.??
8.???

People I am tagging:

1. Noelle
2. Wendy
3. Sabra
4. really anyone who wants to...

New Years Goals...

2009-01-18T20:32:00.000-08:00

Thanks to my VERY wise cousin, Natalie, I have decided to take a new thing on in my life. Going to the temple once a week. I started this week. I loved it. I had to sit in the chapel for a half hour because of how busy they were, but it gave me time to just sit and think and ponder. How long it has been since I could just sit and think. I had such peace for which I am very grateful for. I look forward going to the temple. It is good time to sit and feel such perfect love. So, thank you Natalie for being such a good example to me.

It was a really good day for us!!!

2009-01-11T15:40:00.001-08:00

Boston and Emma had fun going down with Josh!

Joe and I took the jump as well!!!

Joe tried as well to hit the jump but just didn't quite get it.

More Sledding

2009-01-11T15:30:00.000-08:00

Seth and Dustin were always seeing who could hit the jump harder and higher. I think Seth won!

Dustin sure tried though...

Me and Bekah took a pretty hard hit! It was hard to walk after but a lot of fun.

Dustin and Bekah

Sledding Day!!

2009-01-11T15:14:00.000-08:00

We all went sledding over christmas break up on Old Main hill. I forgot how fun sledding can be!

Boston and Seth went down the most I am sure! Boston couldn't stop smiling.

Gingerbread Houses

2008-12-07T17:22:00.000-08:00

Emma's gingerbread house!

Twilight movie

2008-12-07T16:27:00.001-08:00

Noelle and I stood in line to see the midnight twilight movie. It was a lot of fun!!!

Sunday

2008-11-23T20:57:00.000-08:00

I really woke up this morning wanting to do better. I am just so grateful for the little things that seem to pass by through our lives that make such a big difference. Whether it be friends, stories, kids, or even something like food...:) I know that many things have inspired me to want to be better. So many thoughts and stories from people I know well and people I have never met. I know that it isn't any coincidence either that things happen the way they do. I am learning more and more everyday. I love the insipiration that comes to do better. I am not perfect and I fail short day after day, but I am grateful that we can pick back up each day and start over and try again. How lucky we are and how blessed I feel. I don't know what will come my way in my life, but what I do know is that if I can keep my friends and family close come what may. With thanksgiving around the corner I find myself feeling more and more thankful for the little things I have in my life and how I don't want to take anything for grantid. And to fully live each day and try to be happy despite all the turmoil around us.

Halloween

2008-11-16T15:25:00.000-08:00

Emma was tinkerbell. Carston was a
tiger and it didn't take him long to
figure out how to get candy.

Boston and his other two friends, Carter

and Brendyn were Iron Man!

I just love this baby

2008-11-16T15:22:00.000-08:00

Carston is such a happy baby, and everytime

he smiles I just want to squeeze him!

Tagged

2008-11-12T18:27:00.000-08:00

8 Things I'm Passionate About:

1. Joseph
2. Boston, Emma, Carston
3. Eating :)
4. Reading
5. Movies like Pride & Prejudice
6. my family (bros & sisters)
7. Being honest & dependable
8. My religion

8 Words/Phrases I Use All the Time:

1. Seriously!
2. Hurry Up!!!
3. Go to bed
4. Love ya!
5. Get your shoes on.
6. I'm Hungry
7. I'm Tired

8. Lets eat 8 Things I Want to do before I die:

1. Run a marathon
2. Go on trips with my family.
3. See my kids get married and have kids.
4. Go to Ireland.
5. Go to another weezer concert
6. Go to Disneyland again!!!
7. Start singing again, and do it well.
8. Win the Lottery

8 Things I Currently Want/Need:

1. Money
2. Banana Split
3. Rocky Mtn Chocolate Factory Caramel Apple!
4. More books to read
5. For Nov. 21st to hurry up already Definitely
6. More movies to go to.
7. clothes that actually fit
8. kids that don't fight

8 Places I Want to Visit:

1. Ireland
2. Hawaii
3. New York
4. Nauvoo & other Church History sites
6. Las Vegas
7. Alaska????
8. England

8 Favorite Restaurants:

1. Texas Roadhouse
2. Cafe Rio
3. Crown Burger
4. PF Changs
5. Rocky Mtn. Choc. Factory
6. Red Robin
7. Subway
8. Does Rocky Mtn Chocolate Factory count? It counts twice on mine:)

8 TV Shows I watch:

1. Greys Anatomy
2. Mentalist
3. Cold Case
4. Lost
5. The unit
6. Curious George
7. Dora the Explorer
8. Jim Schockeys Gun show (because the husband)

8 People I Tag:
1. Noelle
2. Sandii
3. Sabra
4.Brandi
5. Cami
6. Jenny
7. ?
8. ?

More of Deep Creek

2008-10-14T19:00:00.000-07:00

Just playing in the cold waterfall. The kids loved it!!!

BFF's

2008-10-14T18:52:00.000-07:00

These boys would spend every second they could with each. Brendyn is in there just his legs are showing. All 3 of these boys decided they needed to be iron man for Halloween. So, there will be 3 iron mans running around on Oct. 31st!!!

Since our kids like to run with each other all the time, we have spent a lot of time with each and find that we just love it as much as the kids!!!

Trip to Deep Creek Lake, Maryland

2008-10-14T18:12:00.000-07:00

Fishing with Dad!!!
Carston loved being outside!
Carston with Grandma Graves and the dog!

Princess Emma!

Motorcycle Gang

2008-10-14T17:55:00.000-07:00

Here is the neighborhood motorcycle gang!!! They get all dressed up and go on a weekend trip. They have too much fun!
Here are my three little amigos!!! They keep me busy but I sure love them!
Boston's first day of preschool and he was very excited!!!
This was up in Deep Creek Lake, Maryland.
Fishing in Deep Creek!!!

Fun at the family reunion

2008-10-02T18:25:00.000-07:00

2008-09-23T19:29:00.003-07:00

Well, after many friends, and family members asking if I have a blog. Here it is. I have a blog! I am still learning so it is not great, but it is something.