Hurricane in Grand Junction...

Talk about bad wind. I have never in my life seen the wind blow as hard as it did last Sunday in Grand Junction. We had a picnic at Lincoln Park with Brandon's family and the wind as a little annoying but we managed. After that we headed back to Grandma Greats house for a yummy spaghetti dinner. Uncle Dennis came down and my cousin Kayal and Randy came up from Fruita. We were have a great dinner when Aunt Sandra called to tell Uncle Dennis the shed in their backyard blew over and was stuck against the back door. He left to go check things out. Grandma Great headed upstairs for something and noticed something a little strange out the south window...




Her Russian Olive tree blew over along with all the dirt and bulbs that had been planted around it. Pretty crazy hah!


Poor Uncle Eric was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Don't worry he's ok!

The next day...

we went four wheeling with everyone. They had four four-wheelers and we took Colby's dirt bike. He was in hog heaven. He seriousely rode his bike for about 5 hours straight. I don't think he even crashed once. We had so much fun hanging out with the Brinkworths. Thanks again you guys. We love hanging out with you!

A trip to Elizabeth, Colorado

We took a trip to Elizabeth, Colo. to see our friends the Brinkworths. Christina hosted a vinyl party for me and since it's an hour and a half away we made a weekend of it and a whole family afair. When we got there wound these adorable chicks they had just brought home. Living in the country they can have things like that. They actually have chickens to lay eggs. They already have some that do and the kids got to check a few a few time and did find a few eggs. We had them for breakfast the next day.





Poor Olivia passed out from all the excitement and the older kids had no problem playing around her...

Sydnee turns 5

Feb. 22 our sweet Sydnee turned 5. Poor thing, her bithday was exactly the day after Colby's play got over and we had trip planned for GJ too. She got to open a few presents that morning before we left and then away we went. We found a killer deal for a Nintendo DS on Craigslist and gave it to her before we left. She LOVED it and had a great time playing on the drive over the mountain. She also got a really cute dress for the spring from Nana and Papa. We finally had a real party for her the next Sunday with all the cousins and a few neighbors. I can't believe how big she is getting and how grown up she already seems sometimes. She has such and kind heart and just loves everyone. She seems to be a never ending supply of kisses. Just today I was taking a catnap on the couch and she came up and gave me a quick and light peck on the forhead and away she went. She can sure light up a room and also bring the storm clouds in too just as fast. We love you Syd, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Broadway here we come!

Well, Colby theater debut came and went. After several months of practice the show School House Rock went off without a hitch. They were all amazing and are very talented kids. They had a great director who taught them a ton about theater and gave them a great experience. Way to go Colby!

Groundhog's Day Eve

As the movie Groundhog day goes, the main charactor relives the day over and over again. I would really prefer not to live Groundhog's Day Eve over again...
The day stated off so nicely. The kids got up very well(without much arguement)to get ready for church. After her shower Syd announced to us her throat hurt. Being that strep seems to find its way into our house way to often without being invited we thought it better to leave her home. So Brandon so grasiously volunteered to stay home with her. I took Colby and Olivia with me and we actually had a pretty enjoyable Sacrament Meeting and then we all went to class.

Well,I forgot my cell phone so Brandon could not text me but decided to send a message to my mom to have me call him. I left Sunday School and went to the kitchen to call home. He asked me to stop at the store on the way home for more Motrin and Tylenol for Syd. After church we decided to stop by Safeway, which on Super Bowl Sunday was not a good idea. After I finally got a pharmacist to help we figure out that all we could really give her is Motrin and Tylenol it was time to check out. YEAH RIGHT! The lines were sooooooooooooo long there was no way we were going to wait for our turn. Who even shops at Safeway anymore anyway? I decided to leave and just go home. On the way I realized Brandon would not be happy with me if we came home with nothing, so we stopped by Target. Thank goodness for Target! We walked right in, got what we needed and were on our way. After an emergency potty stop for Livy. We finally made our way home to find Brandon and Sydnee both passed out on the couch. Good for them! I was way jealous. You know me, I love a good nap. Anyway, we got things ready to go to our neighbors house for the big game and headed over there. After some fabulous food we headed downstairs for the game. We were so excited to watch the game on their huge plasma. Brandon actually finished the bar area just in time for the big party. See! (actually this picture is not the finished product but you get the idea)





So the Super Bowl had just started. Literally, I watched the first play and realized Olivia was upstairs screaming. I ran up to see if she as ok and found Brandon and Joy with a bloody washcloth and Olivia. She had ran into a glass table at Joy's house and put a gash in her forhead. "After further review", we decided it was not bad enough for stitches and that if it scared her hair would cover it.

Sydnee then decided her throat hurt again and needed more "medcine". I took her home for some Motrin and decided while were were there to grab Livy's blankey. We thought she might like that. Here is where it gets good. We walked back in the house and found Brandon, Joy, a bloody rag and Colby this time. He had jumped off the couch and somehow caught his ear on the coffe table and a ripped a hole in his ear. This injury however was going to require stitches.

We found a after hours clinic to take him to and off he and Brandon went. After much texting Brandon kept me up to date on the happenings of Colby. He ended up with 4 stitches and a really big bandaid.



So at the end the day we were really gratful and blessed we did'nt end up taking all three kids to the ER/after hours clinic. Could you imagine what they would have said if were had taken them all in? Oh my gosh. To top the whole evening off the Cardinals ended up loosing a very exciting Super Bowl. But we cheered our best for them. Maybe they will have a better year next year (and the Broncos too) and we better have a better day today. So good so far...

Family Vinyl Frames

So my friend Christina who lives in Elizabeth finally got her family vinyl frames up. I LOVE THEM! Are'nt they just too cute hanging up? If anyone is interested in ordering a set for themselves go to my website at www.lineuponlinevinyl.com
Thanks Christina for sharing!