A Long NEEDED Visit and Trip

So yesterday Dave's sister Rachel loaded up her 3 kids, stopped by to pick us up, and headed to Salt Lake City. We were taking the kids to the Hogle Zoo, and just visiting with each other. Isaac was beyond hilarious when he kept telling Dave that he was driving the wrong way, as if he knew where we were going. The kids did GREAT for as young as they are and as long as a drive it was, and when we got to the zoo, it was go go go.

We saw almost every animal there, though we missed out on the baby elephant, and stayed awhile past when the zoo closed. As we were leaving the zoo, Isaac tripped and fell head first onto a cement parking block. He was fine other than a really sore head and cheek, as he bit his cheek when he fell. After one of the employees of the zoo gave us some ice, we loaded the kids in the car, stopped off at the store and got some Tylanol for Isaac, then headed to dinner.

After dinner, because it was so late, rather than hit the mall or temple square, we decided to head home, stopping by Krispy Kream to get some doughnuts. We didn't return to Pocatello until about 2am so Rachel crashed at mom and dad's, and in the morning the kids had a field day playing with each other.

Today's photo is of Isaac, I just absolutely LOVE the way it turned out/looks, and am seriously considering entering it into the fair next year.

Uncanny Resemblence.

Ever since Tucker was born, I'd keep saying that he looks a lot like Marsh. Last night, as I was loading pictures from Marsh's photo album so I don't have to when I work on scrapbooking, I ran across this photo, which to me, could pass as Tucker. It was taken in 1980 and obviously, Marsh is a few months old.



This is one of Tucker, I think he could almost pass as Marsh's twin. I must admit, this little man is quite attached to me. Lately if Mom, Heather or anyone else but Marsh and Emily hold him, he cries. When I get him, he hugs me and is happy. I love him dearly, and enjoy the times I get to spend with him.

Making Progress

As all of you know, Merlyn has been a pretty skittish dog since we've gotten from the breeder nearly 5yrs ago. (dang time flies) Since I noticed he is skittish, I've been trying to work with him conquering his fears so to speak, and have made some progress. He's not as scared of strangers as he used to be, and has even nipped at the gas man.
He'd run when kids are around, except for if it's Kaitlynn. Early on he and Kaitlynn formed a special bond, and when she's around, he is her dog. She is the only one who can lie on him like a pillow, grab his tail, ears, feet, and just manhandle. The other day I was watching Layla. She'd just woken up from her nap, and I just changed her diaper when Merlyn decided to join us on the bed. She'd crawled over to him and this is what I saw, it went on for a good 45min. and I was quite proud of Merlyn. He didn't snap, growl, or run. He lied there, and if she moved away, he would try to cozy up to her again.

I'm sooooooo a dead woman after this post!

Ok, so we all know that I love my husband VERY much. For the past few weeks, I've been kicking him to the couch so I can attempt to get a little sleep, and he can to. Well, today, after an early dinner, I'd came up to check things out and update my blogs. I decided to get my camera, and when I got to our room, I heard Dave snoring. Being the loving wife that I am, I had to snap a picture....


As if this photo wasn't enough, and Dave, I really do LOVE YOU! I got video of what I hear each night, and why he's been sleeping in another room but unfortunately for me, fortunately for him, it wouldn't load. Needless to say, he's quite loud, and it kills me that he has to sleep in another room, but I just can't keep the ear plugs going and risk getting another ear infection.

Labor Day

Sunday and Monday, we went to Emily's family cabin for a family camping trip. Because we couldn't find anyone to watch all the dogs, Dave and I came home Sunday night then returned to the cabin early Monday morning. We ate breakfast, then Dave and I took Dad's Razar out for a drive. I got Mason to follow us mostly down the road, then he began to lag behind, and I got a crazy idea to see if he'd ride in the back. Dave stopped and I put Mason on the back of the Razar, where he rode the rest of the way down, then back up to the cabin.



After our ride, everyone but Dave, Mom, Emily, Tucker, Andy and his wife, went fishing. I desperately needed a nap, so I crawled up into the back of Marsh's truck, and fell asleep for a few hours. We had a nice breeze up there, and I was really comfortable. When I woke up, Emily and Tucker came to see me, while waiting for Marsh and Dad to return with the Razar.



Shortly after this picture was taken, Emily left Tucker with me, and went on Marsh's 4 wheeler to find him. Then Chas took Tucker to Heather and took me for a ride on Andy's 4 wheeler, where I prayed for dear life. It was his first time driving one, and my first time riding one, and it was CRAZY!!!!! We all had a lot of fun though, and the only thing missing was Dan and Chrystal. (Yes, it'd be a hoot to see how well they'd handle "roughing it" with the rest of the fam.)

Self Taught

As most of you know, I've been collecting TONS of yarn, most of it came from Grandma after she passed last year. Lately, I've been trying to learn new crochet stitches, and this is one of my new favorites. It's called the BOX STITCH, and it's a lot of fun to do. I'm making this afghan out of the yarn I got from Grandma, it's going to be white and green, then trimmed in black. The other yarn in the photo, the pink,blue,purple multi-colored is another stitch I'm trying called the SEED STITCH. It's going to be a blanket for Merlyn's kennel, and is yet, another easy stitch to do.

I catch a lot of crap for being so young and crocheting, but I have found it to be a good stress reliever, and a fun hobby. Dave doesn't like it at times because it takes up most of the time he wants to spend with me. I admit, I'm a bit addicted to it, I go pretty much everywhere with some form of a crocheting project, and work on things while I'm watching TV or trying to get sleepy. It has been the best therapy I've had yet. I'll post more photos of other projects as they come.

Dad's New Truck

This blog entry is because Dad requested I take a picture of his GMC Senoma so that Dan and Chrystal can see what it looks like. While he was in the ER a few weeks ago, waiting to be checked out, he had Marsh go to the dealership and purchase this for him.

The original plan was for him to give us the Tahoe, and fix up the S10 for us as well, he keep the money from our cars if he can sell them, and then fix up Emily's old Honda for Heather. After some time thinking, Dad has decided to keep the Tahoe as a backup, fix the S10 up for Dave and I, the Red Honda for Heather and sell our Van and Honda. I am ok with this plan, the S10 would be much easier to take the dogs in, and I don't watch kids as much, and if I do need to go somewhere with a kid, I'm sure I can get my hands on another vehicle with a back seat they can ride in. Anyway, it seems like everyone likes the Senoma, everyone that is, except me. I don't know why I don't like it, but I just don't.