Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Combine Derby '09





There are 2 slide shows to watch. Sorry I took so many pictures. But, it is so much fun and it is nice to have pictures for Chris to look at. Plus, Sam is too busy to take pictures that I take enough for her. Guess, she rubs off on me!!! Hope you enjoy!!!!

Monday, September 28, 2009

Chris Barrel Racing at the Derby



This is just a video...I will post all 80 pictures later. It will give you a reason to come back!!!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Toddy's School Pics

Todd thinks he needs his picture taken every day with Dallon. He goes and stands in front of the door and waits. Well, the kid wont smile. He does a growly face. Then after the flash, a cute little smile comes on his face. He just is so proud of himself. So here are a few pictures of him.









School Pictures

Day 2 of school. He loved this shirt. It had 2 shirts and one buttoned up like Gpa Jerry's.Day 3 of school. This was his sharing day. He wanted his hair spikey for school. It is a little short to spike, plus a little thick. But, we put gel in it and it looked cool. He took a picture of him driving the jeep with Randy and Brenda. He told the class all about it. Plus, I got to spend the morning with him at school. A parent has to volunteer to help for the day. It was a lot of fun. He didnt even acknowledge I was there. He plays so well with the other kids. And he listens well. Now, if we could get him to do that at home.Toddy and Dallon. Check out that face.Day 4 of school. I convinced him to wear a tshirt. It is supposed to get really hot.
Dont worry, only a couple more days of new clothes. Yes, he loves them.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Future Plans

About a month ago, Rick decided he wanted to go back to school for process technology. With this degree, he would have better job opportunities. This would be wonderful for us. But, the downfall to him going back to school is that the school is in Alaska. The school offers classes for people who work on the slope. They go to school during their weeks off and still continue on their schedule. This means Rick would go to work for 2 weeks and then come home for 2 weeks and do his schooling. But, the school is in Alaska. Therefore, we will be moving to Alaska next summer. We will live there the 2 years that he is in school and then move back to Idaho. The town that we will be moving to is Soldotna. Rick has checked it all out and says that he thinks I will be happy there. I am mailing off his application for school this week, so when he gets approved, the final planning will begin. We have told most of our family about this. Not all of them are happy (especially Aunt Sam), but we encourage everyone to save money and get plane tickets to come visit. The more people that come visit, the faster it will go. Since the word is out, I thought it was time to post to the blog and let everyone know our plans. Please pray that everything goes the way we plan and Rick gets accepted to the college.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

First Day of Preschool!!!

Dallon started preschool today. He goes Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:30 to 11:30. When I took him this morning, he asked me if I was going to stay. I told him no, but asked if he wanted me to. He said no but I will miss you. Yep, I cried. So, it was a long 3 hours till I picked him up, but it came around. So Daddy and Toddy and I loaded up to go get him. We sat in the parking lot and watched him play oustide with the other kids. He looked like he was having a great time. Then we went in and got him. He didnt want to leave. We took him to lunch afterwards. We tried everything to get him to tell us about his day. All he would say was he wanted to go back. Guess he likes it.
Doesnt he look handsome!!!
Brother had to get his picture taken too!!!In front of his school.Playing with the playdoh.....it is his favorite.













Labor Day Weekend

We spent Labor Day Weekend in Dixie. What a great time we had. We headed up Thursday morning. The boys fed the fish with Cindy and then we hung out and visited with Chet and Cindy and Toby. Late that night, Gpa Todd and Shelly showed up. Shelly's dad came with them also. Friday we got up and hung out for a little bit. Todd and Shelly went fishing. Rick and the boys and I decided we would go for a jeep ride. It was so nice because Chet and Cindy had one that we could borrow. Dallon started out riding with us, but then decided we were boring. He hopped in with the big boys and got a little cocky. Yep, the attitude came out. He wouldnt even wave to me. Then he hopped in with Chet and Cindy for a while. After we stopped for a break, he decided he wanted to splash through the creek with Lisa and Rachel in the Ranger. He loved it so much they did it twice. Then it was all over. He got in the jeep with Randy and Brenda. He had a blast with them. Randy let him ride on his lap and drive. But that wasnt the best part. Randy's horn worked. So, we heard that the rest of the ride. It was so funny. Randy and Brenda had tears because they were laughing so hard. By Friday night and Saturday morning almost every one had shown up. Chris and Sam were on their way. Toddy and I hung around Saturday waiting for them to show up while the rest of them went to Orogrande to go fishing. After Chris and Sam showed up, we headed that way, but decided the rain and hail were too much. So, we came back and Sam and I started dinner while Toddy and Chris played Wii and fought. Yep, bought 2 new Wii games for them to play and they love them. After dinner, Rick, Chris, Sam and I hung out at the bonfire and Fire Hall. We had so much fun. Although, I had a curfew from Rick cuz I hung out to late the night before. Dont worry, the kids were in bed and my baby monitors worked next door. So, Rick or I had the monitor in our pocket so we could hear them. Plus Gpa Todd and Shelly were up stairs with them. On Sunday, the guys all made fire wood while us girls and Toddy hung out and watched movies. Oh and I took a nap, too much partying in 2 days with no sleep. On Sunday night, we all went to the bonfire. The kids were sleeping and we used the monitors and took turns checking on them. At midnight, Todd and Shelly went to bed. Well, everyone at the fire decided we needed to go for a jeep ride. Rick went and asked Todd and Shelly to listen for the boys so we could all go. I really appreciate them doing that. We had a blast, although it was extremely cold. We got back from the ride at about 3 in the morning. Let me tell you, Randy Eller can tell some great stories. Monday was kind of a sluggish day. We all went for a 4-wheeler ride. But, Shelly turned around with Toddy and I cuz it was way too cold. The rest of them road to Mackay Bar. By the time they got pack, Shelly and I had everything packed up and cleaned so we could eat lunch and head home. It was such a great time. Cant wait till this winter when we can do it with snowmobiles too.