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Corb

2010-09-08T21:32:00.000-07:00

It is so hard to believe that this kid is turning 4 today! I look at pictures of him when he was his little brother's age, and it seems not so long ago.
He always makes me laugh- and is the best at smiling for the camera.
In fact- when he was little he used to pick up anything he thought could possibly be a camera. Corb would then hand it to the nearest person and say "CHEESE!"
How do you not love that?
This was his first year in the mutten bust at the Cedar Fort rodeo. Although it may not have gone exactly as planed- he did a good job.
He adores his older brother, and follows Hunter around all the time.
I am so excited to see him pay t-ball this year, and to see what the next year holds for him!!!
Happy Birthday Corbin!!! Love you!

Payton Drew Allen

2010-08-24T20:26:00.000-07:00

It's Payton's birthday today! She is such a fun girl who brings smiles and laughter into our family! We are SO lucky to have you!
I remember the first day I met this cute girl. She was only about 5, and we all went to the pumpkin patch/corn maze in Lake Shore for our fall party.
She got out of the car and held her arms out. "You can hold me." :) I loved it! Between Denise, Stacey, and I- I'm pretty sure she didn't walk much of that maze at all! ;) She was so much fun to be around, and her smile was contageous.

Happy birthday Payton! You are such a belssing for our family. You have a kind heart that is open and warm. You make everyone feel included, and comfortable. You have the cutest laugh and such an easy going way about you!
love you!
-Aunt Dawney

Destination: Yellowstone

2010-08-13T14:05:00.001-07:00

My parents were kind enough to take us all to Yellowstone this past weekend- thanks Parentals!! :)
We have learned that with this group- a casual, go at your own pace- is the best way to go. So- We started the trip off with one simple instruction:
Meet at the Three Bears Lodge Sunday.
That's it.
No time.
No plan to leave with everyone.
No thoughts on meeting anywhere along the way.
No meeting place for dinner that night.
Boy..do our parents know us! :)
It works out so well this way. With cell phones, we pretty much know where everyone is, if we are close, where people are stopping along the way... etc.
Nice.

Sunday afternoon was all about getting settled in, shopping, and chit-chattin it up.
Monday morning we were off to the park.
We started off at some of the hot springs, and made our way up to Old Faithful.
(who isn't so much faithful, as hopeful these days)
On our way to the big ol water spout we meet Ranger Rick. Let me tell you-- this man takes his job VERY seriously.
us-"I see that it just went off. When will the next time be?"
Ranger Rick-"It will spout again at 3:10 give or take 10 minutes."
If you could see his face and hear his tone...LOL.
Dude- you're a park ranger. Maybe you could chill it a bit. It's a national park, not national security.

Now if you know us, you know that we are directly related to Brother Noah. We could have made a lot of money as Rain Makers back in the day... It didn't just sprinkle- it was a deluge.

But everyone manged not to melt :) Unfortunately it was raining so hard that we had to leave the park early.
We picked up where we left off the next day though- don't worry.

What an amazing place Yellowstone is! I have been there once before when I was about 10, and I have to say that my perspective is so much different this time around.

Then: I remember feeding the squirrels nuts out of my hand, and how much I NEEDED that stuffed black bear from the gift shop.

Now: I am so amazed at nature. How beautiful and powerful it can be. We live in such an amazingly beautiful world. The water falls that made me dizzy to look down on, the buffalo that seemed they couldn't care less that they stopped traffic for at least a mile in both directions, the hot springs made beautiful(and stinky) by the minerals , and the stupid bears that didn't want to come out of hiding for me to see. (the stuffed bears were still at the gift shop btw!)

Tuesday we all meet again in Pocatello. The kids swam and swam and swam (in fact Drew had the great idea of next time just getting a hotel room in Lehi and letting the kids swim the whole time :) )... and then Wednesday morning it was breakfast before we all headed for home.

I had such a great time. I love my family, and although I didn't get to spend as much time with everyone as I would have liked (I wasn't feeling well most of the trip:/ ) it was nice to get together.

I can't wait to go on our next trip! :)

"Camping"

2010-07-26T01:59:00.001-07:00

The fam when to Diamond Fork to spend a lil quality time bonding with nature, each other, and the various spiders, rocks, bats, snakes, voles, and mice...wait...that's only ME that isn't a fan...
Okay...let's try that again....
So, the REST of the fam took their tents, their 5th wheels, bikes, etc. up Diamond Fork Campground.
(Yours truly chose to go up and spend the day pretending she was a camper, and then snuck off with all the stealth of an inept ninja under the cover of night-and a little firelight- to head down the canyon to her NON-rock infested bed, and then snuck back up in the morning in time for breakfast... which is always yummy when "camping" by the way!)

There were stories told.
There were items broken.
A few things that are placed with positive accuracy in their proper
"will burn"
or
"will NOT burn"
categories.
There were new spaces explored.
There were old embarrassments re-lived
and new embarrassing moments created.
Some new games learned,
and LOTS of laughing!

I have to say- I love this clan! :)

LOL! (apparently I really like the shot with solar flare!)

"ME!"

2010-07-22T22:21:00.001-07:00

Okay, so just a little somthin' for y'all while I'm processing pictures from Diamond Fork and the Cedar Fort Rodeo....

Coop is a funny little man...
His newest thing when he sees something he wants is
to yell "ME! ME!" until you give it to him.
I realize this isn't so cute as one gets older,
but for now...
well- just LOOK at that face and tell me you wouldn't be
willing to give him whatever he wanted! :)

Bring this monkey a banana the next time you see him and you've just made a new best friend! :)

Happy 14th Birthday Brooklyn!!

2010-07-12T00:08:00.001-07:00

14 years ago today our family grew +1! Amanda Brooklyn Frisby was born...and we have not been the same sense. :)
My Favorite stories of her growing up are:

1) when she was about 3 and potty training, she DID NOT want to wash her hands. Not sure why, but there you go. She walked out of the bathroom, and Grandma Kay asked, "Did you wash your hands?"
"Yes.."
Now, grandma Kay was not born yesterday, and knew she had not heard the water running. "You know, Jesus sees everything you do."
Booklyn stopped back into the bathroom mumbling..."That Jesus isn't a very nice man."

2) I took her to lunch once. She wanted McDonalds- I said no. We tried Barry's. She pulled her food out looked at the patty and informed me that her's was burnt. I told her that no, they are just the grill marks.. it makes them good, try it.
I then hear a little mumble from the back seat (not intended to reach my ears) "McDonalds makes a perfect cheeseburger."

3)From a very early age, B has been artistic. In fact people used to tell her this and she would go crying to Denise because she thought they were meaning she was AUtistic.

4)When she was in about 3rd grade her school sent home an invitation for her to join PALS... Brooklyn cried because she thought that she was not doing well in school, but actually she was so smart that they were inviting her to join an advanced group!

5)The day she got to announce that she was officially a published author!

B-
I LOVE that you are so creative, artistic, and amazingly kind hearted. You are going to change the world someday and I feel so blessed that for some unknown reason I have been given a front row seat in your life to watch it!
Never change, never give up, and never never forget how much you are loved!
-Aunt Dawney

Mother's Day

2010-05-11T09:33:00.000-07:00

Mother's day was day full of fun this year! It began at Kim's house where we had a breakfast with my mom and Drew's breakfast burritos...YUMMM!

Next up was our Mother's day feast at Guackie's. It was a good time filled with a fun family and great food (thanks).
I really tried to get a family photo, but there just wasn't enough light...I gotta get some lighting set ups!

Then it was off to the movies with the ones who could make it to see Date Night (funny).

I love all the mom's in my life- they are amazing, beautiful, and wonderful! Thank you for everything you did for me as a kid, and still do for me now. I would be lost without you!

....oh! and here is a random HDR picture I took of the Krishna Temple across the street while we were eating...

Who's Da Man??

2010-05-08T21:52:00.000-07:00

Hunter is a proud member of the Diamond Back Baseball team this season!

Have I told you how amazed I am at this boys ability to ROCK any sport??!!!

I am.

Just so that's clear.

ANYWAY...

They were down by 4, when the coach decided to pull the starting pitcher out (his son) and put HUNTER in!
Strike
Strike
...fear in the hearts of the other team and...
Strike.
THREE Batters friends!

RUN Forest- RUN!!!
(sorry, it couldn't be helped)

So... you're thinkin this kid's just a pitcher- right?
WRONG!
Here is a sequence of his slide into home...

I am currently kicking myself (OUCH!) because at one point, hunter (as the pitcher covering home plate) caught the ball from the catcher and slid into the plate earning an OUT! by the sneaky kid who thought he was gonna steal home....

Hey kid in blue thiefin' bases...not so cool now are ya!?
The best part was the argument this caused by the coaches, ump (BLIND most of the game), and parents.
Who walked over and told 'em to shut their pie hole cuz it was
A)just a game
and
B)their kids were watchin?

That's right! My little sister!
(She rocks too, and I have another story for you...but that's for another time)

..Oh and she didn't ACTUALLY say shut your pie-hole...that may have been my take on the story...

It was a GREAT game! They ended in a tie- thought they would go into overtime, but then had to call that off because they only had the park until 3 and the next team was there to try their hand at being as great as the kid I call Peanut!

Keep tryin kid
Keep tryin...

Denise ROCKS!!!

2010-04-25T18:35:00.000-07:00

Did you know that our wonderful sister graduated yesterday from BYU? She is a smart cookie that one.
We had to be there at 7 to get a good seat, and believe it or not I was on time- THAT'S how much I love her.

She will kill me if I post too many pics so here are a couple...
*on a side note, I think she looks really cute both the pics here and the ones not here*
(Oh- and they're grainy because I had to use a really high ISO setting on my camera because they didn't have the lights on!
Why didn't they have the lights on, you ask... I was wondering the same thing.

WAHOO!! Congrats class of 2010!!

Denise with her two cute kids

Denise and our Dad

It was a good graduation. However, I would strongly suggest that maybe cut out the 3 minute introduction for the person giving the opening prayer and the 3 minute introduction for the person giving the closing prayer (seriously, not exaggerating here!).

Lehman Caves

2010-04-13T14:37:00.001-07:00

Okay, so I have a post w/ pics from our little trip to the cave on my blogg, and you can get to it by clicking here.
I will try to post it here later too. :)

Almost all of us =D

2010-04-12T01:01:00.001-07:00

I have so many photos to process- and I have been working on them for a while already. I will post more later, but thought I'd at least throw this one up
...ya'll look good! =D

Live in Concert...

2010-03-02T17:15:00.000-08:00

Shane's Band is opening for Cinderella on the 20th at The Depot in Salt Lake!

Congrats Shane- I'm sure it's going to be a great show!

Way to go Bulldogs!!!

2010-02-15T19:33:00.001-08:00

Did you know that we have our very own basketball star? That's right. Peanut has been drafted by the Cedar Fort Bulldogs. :) Psst... and you know what else?... He's GOOD! He is seriously holding his own (and more) on a team of kids that have been playing for years (this is is first year by the way).
If you get a chance to go to see him live in action you will not be disappointed. I don't think I have ever seen a kid give it his all like him! While he has a good attitude, is great at being a team player, dribbles well, and is a great shot- his true talent is in guarding. Seriously. He's that good.
Games are on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Eagle Mountain. He would be so excited to see you there if you can make it. :)
Here are some pics from his last game.... (by the way- these pictures are going to be worth BANK when he's playing for the Jazz...)

I wish that his legs had been more in focus here (or in focus at all) but I love the way this pic show the action:

Fighting for the ball...don't let go!!!

About to shoot a great basket...

Way to go Hunter!

Cooper is turning 1

2010-01-12T17:01:00.000-08:00

Kim and Drew's littlest monster is turning one, and they are having a party to celebrate. :)
When: Sunday January 16th @ 4:30pm
Where: Kim and Drew's
What: Cake and ice cream (and some fun!)

I have everyone's invites and will be bringing them around in the next day or two!
-Dawney

Merry Christmas Everyone!

2009-12-19T22:59:00.000-08:00

As I was just writing the title for this post I was reminded of a children's book called "Merry Christmas Mom and Dad". Remember it? If not- sorry for you. :)
Anyway- it's that time of year again, and I hope that by now you are all finished with your shopping, have all your Christmas trimmings up, and have had at least one cup of hot chocolate.
Hunter called me a couple of days ago to invite me to his 4th grade Christmas Program. Very cute. Here are a few pictures:

Congrats Richard!

2009-11-01T09:31:00.000-08:00

Richard is now in business! :) I think everyone got this e-mail, but I am putting it here too just in case! :)
WAY TO GO RICHARD! :)

Dear Friends and Family,

Did you know that I am doing property management and Real Estate now? Well that is what I am up to lately. I realize that my best fans are my own family and friends and I want you to be the first to be my client! I am offering some amazing deals this holiday season, and remember now is the time to buy! And now is the time to rent too! I would love to help you do that. Attached you will find some info on our rental management program and if you are interested in my other services give me a call.

Rich Stock

Phone: 801-691-3987

Fax: 801-789-5501

richstock@rocketmail.com

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-31T23:12:00.001-07:00

I had to work again this year- but I love it when you guys bring the kiddos to see me! :) Here are pics of those I saw this year... CUTE! (I did see Sierra, Sadie, and Shay but didn't have my camera).
I hope everyone had a great time!!!

Are you kidding me? Just LOOK at that face!! :)
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Dancing in the Rain

2009-10-27T16:42:00.000-07:00

I went to a meeting at work this afternoon where they played a little clip about gratitude. I liked it, and thought I would share it with the people I am most grateful for- my family! :) It is short- only about 3 min. Enjoy!
-D

Parker for President!

2009-09-06T13:41:00.000-07:00

I was sitting on the couch at Denise's house this morning waiting for Parker to take him over to Hunter's house for a sleep-over when the phone rang. Parker answered, and it was his mom. Now, if you have ever been on the other side of a telephone conversation with Parker, you know that one word answers are about all you can hope for. However- today he must have been exploding with ideas that just needed an outlet. I caught onto the phenomenon of his jabbering just in time to tune into his conversation taking the path of "If I was the President..."
This is Denise's account of what he said:

I called home from work and talked to Parker. He started talking about how he wishes he could have more sleepovers with Hunter and somehow ended up telling me what he would do if he were President. First, he would change things so that school only happened on Thursdays and Fridays. That way his after school robotics class on Fridays would come sooner. It would also give kids a chance to play with their friends, learn a little bit, and spend more time with their families. He would also be able to have more sleepovers with Hunter. He said that I would only have to work if I wanted to, because money is not all that important. It’s just paper anyway, so we would all use coins instead. This would also save trees from being cut down and we would have more oxygen for the Earth. He also said that if anyone saw people using drugs or drinking beer, they should call 911 so that the police could arrest them for 2 years, because that is how long it takes to not be addicted anymore. Before they could leave the police would put some beer in a glass and see if the person drank it. If they did they would have to stay longer until they weren’t addicted anymore. It would be better for everyone that way. I love the way his mind works!!

World Problems?.. SOLVED! ha ha ha

Back to Shcool

2009-08-22T16:31:00.001-07:00

It's that time of year again, and the kids are all heading back to school. I have not spoken to all of the rug-rats yet, but those that I have seem to be okay with the teachers they have and the friends that are in their classes. :) I also want to put in a little note of gratitude here for the parentals:
I wish that I had someone now who would wake me up in the morning, take me shopping AND pay for my purchases. Took it for granted- sorry. I am sure that you have seven kids who would be willing to sacrifice their time in order for you to take us shopping so that we can be sure to say thank you! ;) ha ha ha
Good luck to all the munchkins going back and I hope you all have an amazing year!!!

Happy Birthday Dad!

2009-08-14T07:59:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I didn't post a little note before!! :)
Happy birthday Dad- I hope you had a wonderful day (thanks for dinner) and it's a GREAT year for you!!! We all love you very much!! :)

Vegas baby! :)

2009-07-05T21:54:00.000-07:00

Dad and Marilyn were nice enough to take Denise and I to see Love at The Mirage in Las Vegas for graduation. We had a great time and LOVED the show. :) It is cirque du soleil set completely to the music of the Beatles. Denise and I both agree that it was a little like a two hour acid trip. he he he I would so recommend it to anyone.
Thanks guys! We loved our gift, and had a wonderful time with you guys!!

Even the hallway into the theater was cool! :)

GRADUATION

2009-04-16T14:40:00.000-07:00

Guess who's finally graduating? Both Denise and Dawney (and we are both VERY MUCH looking forward to it!!!) The fun-filled morning of listening to boring people that you don't know speak about stuff nobody really cares about will be May 1st for Dawney (You're announcement will come in the mail soon), and August 13th or 14th for Denise-- more info to come as we know it there.

President Monson is the speaker at mine, and you are more than welcome to be more motivated to come hear him speak than to see me get my degree. ;0).
The plan is to go out to eat after all is said and done if you would like to, but no pressure!

Thanks for putting up with "School Aunt Dawney" (as Peanut calls me) while I've been in school- and letting me stay in the family even when I was stressed and mean. Love you all!

Squishie

2009-03-13T14:30:00.000-07:00

Kim had some pictures taken of the new itty bit and I thought I would share a few with you! How did we all get so lucky to all cute kids in family?? :-)

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Student Of The Month!

2009-01-21T09:08:00.000-08:00

Hunter recieved the student of the month award this month! What a great kid. We are all so very proud of you!

Our Newest Family Member....

2009-01-15T23:11:00.000-08:00

Here are some pics of Cooper and Kim at the hospital. So cute! I have a video of him with the hiccups, but can't seem to get it to download to the blog... I'll keep tryin though gang- cuz it's cute! Sadie Boo was nice enough to offer to share her clothes with him, by the way! Don't we have great kids in this family?

Welcome Cooper!!

2009-01-15T15:38:00.000-08:00

Cooper (John/Jay) Allen has made his appearance!
January 14, 2008
5lbs 15oz
19.5" long.
Pictures (and possibly a video of his cute hiccups) to follow.

Congrats Kim and Drew!!!!

Brooklyn and Parker have caught the Disco Feva! :)

2008-12-24T23:02:00.001-08:00

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Traci

2008-12-14T16:36:00.001-08:00

I'm also grateful for my BFF Traci Yevette Carter. ha ha ha (will that work Traci?)

Happy Thanksgiving... late

2008-11-29T16:44:00.000-08:00

It has been a while between posts- sorry bout that folks, but I have been trying to stall in desperate hope of getting some pics to post bout the goings on... no such luck thus far- sorry. I do have some from Marilyn of Moab (Thank you so much!!), and I'll get them scaned in and posted in the next few days.
Okay- Kimmie and Drew were married Wahoo and congrats!
Brianne, Payton, and Hunter were baptized!
We all went to Moab and had a great time (when I asked most of the kiddos thought that the best part was when they got to ride with Denise :) ) Oh- and we all agreed that we needed at least one more day, and a different time for the family dinner.
Halloween came and went, but brought us many cute kids in great costumes and a few candy corn hang-overs,
and finally...
Happy Turkey Day!!!
It was great to have the entire clan (-Megan :( who was muchly missed) there for dinner. Thanks so much to everyone for making, bringing, eating, and making it a fun day! And the most important thing about this Thanksgiving??? I won the game of Mexican Train!!! ha ha ha. Slow and steady wins the race. :) - (and now I can hear Stacey in my head saying, "at least you're admitting your slow now!)
On a more serious note though--- I just wanted to let you all know that there are many things I am grateful for, but I am honestly the most grateful for you my family! I love that we all get along (with the exception of the occasions when we trigger Stacey's OCD while playing a game of Mexican Train he he he- "you only tease the ones you love"), and that I always look forward to our get togethers. This time of year always makes me think of those who for one reason or another do not have family to celebrate the holidays or just the everyday ups and downs with. We are very blessed. Love you all!!!
-D

Congrats to the Brianne and Payton... and soon to Hunter!

2008-10-05T16:34:00.000-07:00

Brianne and Payton were baptized on the 27th. Hunter's baptism will be on the 11th at 1pm at the Eagle Mountain Stake Center. Turn at the Eagle, go to the roundabout and follow it to the right. The church should be there. :) He will be confirmed the next day at the Cedar Fort ward at 11am.

God Bless... Russell Crowe???

2008-09-30T21:22:00.000-07:00

That's right, my little friends I said it! Although not a real fan of Mr. Crowe on the average day I was watchin a late night show...hmmm... can't recall who... sorry- anyway- OH!! watchin' late night with Jay Leno and Russel Crow is there as a guest. His answer to the current economic crises???
"What are there 300 million Americans? Give them each 1 million dollars to stimulate the economy... It's cheeper then the 700 billion" (I'm paraphrasing here folks- but you get the idea!).

What's that I hear? Cries of "Crowe for President!!"???
Maybe not, but I do think he should be in charge of the economy... at least until the my check comes in.

TAG!!

2008-09-14T10:37:00.000-07:00

MJ tagged me. :)

Rules:
1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Mention the rules on your blog.
3. Tell about 6 quirks of yours.
4. Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same.

There are so many odd things about me, yes I actually Do recognize this people, but here are the required six:

1. I am not a lover of feet. Naked toes are just not my thing (and this is NOT a fetish-look the word up in the dictionary and you will see why ;) This will not shock anyone, and I know everyone was waiting for this one so lets just get that small tid bit of well known information out of the way. :) I hate them. I am immensely grateful for my own pair, but I don't want to see anyone elses. The only exception to this is baby feet. CUZ lets face it they are freakin' adorable. Why do I hate feet so much? I would tell you if I knew, but I don't. I am, however utterly fabulous at lying so if you want me to make up some story let me know and I'm sure I could accommodate you.

2. I have only recently re-joined the rice eating population of the world. This comes after a three or four year hiatus. There are two reasons for this- one involved feet, and I wont tell you the other here. Again, ask me later and I'll let you know. *warning* once you know these reasons you may not want to eat rice again either... don't say I didn't warn you.

3. I am the single most unorganized person in the world in EVERY part of my non eventful life- except work. Anyone at work who has gone to lunch with me when I drive will attest to this aspect of my personality. I truly do not understand why, but I cannot work if my desk is a mess. Were talking boarding in OCD (or DCO because that would be in alphabetical order -you're welcome Stacey-). I need the stapler, the tape dispenser, the key board and the adressograph 2000 all in their respective places. Not to mention that the computer monitor needs to be sitting at the correct angle. (This is not an invitation to mess my desk up when I walk away people - I know what you're thinking in your devious little minds...)

4. I always listen to Joni Mitchell when it rains. I love her voice, and it has always seemed rather rainy-day to me. I never intended it to become habit, but now I cannot truly enjoy a good rainy day with out listening to her in my car.

5. Speaking of driving in the rain... I have really no great fear of driving in the snow. A snow storm just doesn't scare me (with the rare exception or two every few years), but driving in the rain can leave me feeling petrified.

6. I have to have the perfect pen to write. It changes everyday. I am pretty picky with this. Some pens just don't feel right some days, and just because it worked on Monday does not mean it will work on Tuesday- or maybe it will work for an entire week. :) Oh- and I absolutely cannot use a pen that is supposed to have a cap- but it's missing. ARGG!!! This drives me nuts! The pen is then too short and will not do at all. It's all good though- I LOVE purchasing pens and other various paper products- but that is another quark all together!

There you go- 6 odd quirks about me. Your turn!
Traci C
Rob C
Tiffany D
Richard S
Janet B
and...
DENISE F. (who does not currently have a blog, but I am hoping this will inspire her to start one now!)- or anyone else in my family for that matter. (call me and I'll walk you through it, its VERY simple friends! :) )

Don't Fret- You're identity is safe at the Arctic Circle

2008-09-11T13:49:00.001-07:00

So I am running to work after school this afternoon, and feeling a little hungry, so I stop off at the Arctic Circle for some tasty tid-bits (mmm.. love their cheeseburgers friends). I pull up to the window and hand the girl my card... and she asks for my ID. My ID?? Now, I know what you must be thinking.. "Dawney, why were you making such a large purchase at a fast food place that it would require the minions who slave away there to make sure you are, in fact, you?" My total was $3.43. That's it. I smiled, and showed her my licence. I would like to point out here that the name on my licence and the name on my card are NOT the same.. so... not sure what she was looking for, but apparently she found it and proceeded to hand me something out of the window... a miniature clip board with two receipts and a pen for me to sign! ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Isn't it common knowledge that you don't have to sign for under like 20 bucks or something? If there is someone who wants to take my card and go to a fast food joint to use it- I'm thinkin that said thief probably needs it more than me and I say "Bon Appetite! my sneaky little friend!"
Moral of the story...
If someone takes your card and goes to Arctic Circle don't worry- the sleuth workers there will nab the fiend!

Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog

2008-08-23T15:33:00.000-07:00

I am not sure that everyone is aware of Dr. Horrible's (that's Horrible with 2 r's ha ha ha) Sing Along Blog, but you should be. Pretty funny entertainment here folks. If you don't like it, I'm sorry that it's not your cup of tea.
I have placed a link below in the my fav sites for easy access:). It currently has 3 acts, and they are working on the 4th. It was created by Joss Whedon (who did Buffy, Angel, and Serenity among other projects) during the writers strike with his brothers I think, and some of his little actor buddies. Happy watching!
-D

Stuff you need to know for Moab

2008-08-12T16:38:00.000-07:00

Okay, so as we get closer to our trip to Moab there are some specifics that everyone needs to know. This is just the information that we all talked about while camping. If there is anything new- let me know and I'll get it added:

FRIDAY:
Everyone is responsible for getting yourself and family down there as well as dinner that night.
SATURDAY:
Breakfast is on your own, but you need to get movin' early because we are all meeting in front of the parents trailer @ 7:00 AM!!! AM?? yes- 7AM

We are picking up the vehicles o'fun @ 8am.

There will be a stop at Subway to get grubbage for lunch.
We'll be running Gemini Bridges and Metal Masher (Dean has a vote for behind the rocks ha ha )
When we get back, the men folk will take the rangers, rhinos or whatever to get them washed and the women folk will get dinner set up.
*This is a community dinner and we will be making assignments at some point- Someone will let you know*
SUNDAY:
Breakfast this day will be a community effort as well. Again- assignments will be given at some point.

General info:
This is a BYO snacks/drinks/stuff to share event friends so come prepared.

The cost for our fun will be 200.00/day (24hours) PLUS a 500.00 damage security deposit for EACH vehicle. (700.00 total will be earmarked at the time you pick up)

It's going to be fun!

Halla from the big apple!

2008-07-10T21:28:00.000-07:00

Hello fam! Just a little hello from Time Square. I am having a wonderful time. We have seen Wicked (amazing) Lion King (Fabulous), and In the Heights (Wow!)- and still have two more to go. All is well and the BEST part about the trip??? KATE SPADE bag.... 20 bucks! cute. I love street venders!
I'm off to China Town and Stat. Island tomorrow among other things and another play.
I love and miss you all very much!
-D

Bitten by the Excitemnt Bug

2008-07-04T17:46:00.000-07:00

Here it is JULY! Wow! Time is flyin', and it seem like the month just starts... and I'm writing the 30th. I hope that everyone is having a great time!

Kim and Drew's clan are off to the Stadium of Fire to see Hannah Montana, and there is much excitement in the air at their house. When I spoke to Hunter on the phone this afternoon he sounded a little on the tired side. I asked him if he was and he informed me that he had couldn't sleep last night because he was so excited! I LOVE events that are that exciting! I remember Christmas time at the house when it was STACY who couldn't sleep because the excitement bug had bit her long after the rest would have loved to sleep in. (thanks for keeping it fun Stacey!).
I have to say it wasn't just Christmas either. The night before the first day of school, the first day on a job, or before you were going to leave on vacation.
Anymore, it seems like when I don't sleep well the night before a big day it was only because I was nervous my alarm wouldn't wake me up. How sad is that? I think we all need more of these overwhelming events in our lives! I am leaving for the Big Apple on Tuesday morning and have every intention of psyching myself up so much that I can't sleep Monday night! Thanks for the inpsiration Peanut!
So- here's wishing you all a great Independence Day, and a event so great that you can't sleep the night before!
-Dawney

Clark Planetarium

2008-06-16T20:22:00.001-07:00

Denise and I took the kids to the Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake on Monday. Everyone seemed to have a good time. We went to the IMax Theater to see "Mummies". At first, all three of the kids (as well as the adults) were excited to see this little flick, but for the two boys that excitement fled soon after the initial amazement at the huge screen before them. Their excitement was mirrored in the many small faces of summer-camp/daycare groups there. Eventually, however, the excitement wore off completely. Hunter was curled up in his chair trying to get comfortable before turning to me to say, "How long until this is over," or "Do you like this better or Goonies." Well, of course I love Goonies more my little friend -but there is room for a little edu-tainment as Denise calls it in my life as well. Needless to say, by the time the movie was over everyone in the theater under four feet was more than a little happy to leave. After checking out all of the cool stuff they have going on up there, and taking pictures of us on Mars and the Moon we came home. Hunter fell asleep in the car- again. He is very much like his mother in that respect. We never seemed to go anywhere in the car without Kim falling asleep.
My mom used to say that while most of the other moms were happy when summer came to a close and their children would be back in shool, it was a sad time for her. She loved having us there. I don't have my own kidletts, so I borrow various munchkins from family and friends- but I have to say... I LOVE it when the kids are out of school for the summer!! I am actually not sure who is more excited them or me. We always have plans for months in advance about the fun things we are going to do, and I find that I am sad when they have to go back to school and real life begins for the adults.

Us on Mars

Brooklyn making some great discovery

Hunter on the Moon

The Picture I took of Hunter

The Picture Hunter took of me

Sad News

2008-06-14T14:09:00.001-07:00

Father's Day festivites have been cancelled for this Sunday. Dad's Aunt passed away, and so the parents went to New Mexico for the funeral. Also- I am not sure who has been told, but Aunt Vicki's mother passed away last week.

Eccles Dino Museum

2008-06-10T17:18:00.000-07:00

Our trip to the Dinosaur Museum was fun! Everyone met up there, and for the record....Denise's family was there FIRST!!!! Good job kids!:) Almost all of us were there (sans Shane, Kim, and the drewletts who were all missed!), and I think that everyone had a good time. Although I took some pics with my phone, I don't have a way to upload them here. SO... If someone would be so kind as to e-mail me a pic or two that would be fabulous! Thanks to the parentals again for taking us!

Congrats to Shayli!!!

2008-06-10T17:05:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Shayli! She is now an official high school graduate! Welcome to the real world! :) Everyone is very proud of you! I think that we are having a graduation/ father's day party at the farm on Sunday 15th. Someone take pics for me (I have to work), and e-mail them to me so that I can post some here.

Also- I am a bit behind! I never posted anything from our various Mother's day celebrations. As soon as I get them on a disk, I'll put some here.

Yummy!!

2008-04-28T21:23:00.000-07:00

I recently tried a new place that I love! The Cheesecake Factory?? SERIOUSLY? The CHEESEcake factory? Is there any question that this, my friends, is infact the Celestial Kingdom here on Earth???? Go-Eat-Love! May I suggest the White chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecake? mmmmm.....

SORRY!

2008-04-22T15:47:00.001-07:00

I just recently found out that Drew also has a birthday this month!!! It's today actaully- so Happy Birthday Drew! I'm sorry that I didn't get you on the list earlier! I hope you have as much fun as I did on my birthday. (I made everyone watch Roman Holliday in Black and White! *snicker* The boys loved it!)
Thank you Denise! She is the greatest! She worked 4 in a row PLUS dealt with finals at school AND was the supermom, and STILL slaved over a cheesecake for me for my birthday! You're AMAZING!!! love you!
-Dawney

Tell Howie Hello!

2008-04-11T19:21:00.000-07:00

Dad is heading up to a casting call tomorrow morning for Deal or No Deal! Don't settle for anything less than 750,000!
So, he calls me tonight and asks, "What is the weirdest thing about me?". OH THE DOOR IS SO -WIDE -OPEN!!! Just kiddin'! I had to think about it, and even then the only two things that came to my mind were:
1) your children- cuz let's face it, it's the truth
and
2) The Waterflow Stomp
It made me a little curious... What do YOU think the weirdest thing is about our clan-chief? What is the weariest thing about YOU? You will all take note that I am NOT in anyway asking what you think the weirdest thing about me is!

IT'S BACK!!!

2008-04-11T14:03:00.000-07:00

Wahoo!!! The stupid strike is over, and my BFF's are back. I realize that many of you don't understand the pain and torture it has been these past few months, but trust me.. THIS is the best birthday present *sniffle* a girl could ever have!

Surprise!

2008-04-09T11:37:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Marilyn!!! Dad did a great job at keeping it from Marilyn (good job Pops)! We all had a lot of fun sittin' round chattin. Shayli made a great cake, and Hunter will tell you just how good the little sandwiches were (he ate 5 at the last count!). Richard was attacked by about 10 kids and twice as many black balloons. Denise was attack later by these same balloons actually. I was at her house yesterday and she gave me a pair of scissors to pop the ones in her car that the kids had brought home... Covered in cat hair. Not so good for he asthmatic/allergic girl. :) Thanks everyone for coming out, thanks Marilyn for bein' born, and thanks Dad for throwin the party!

Skadoodle!

2008-04-03T10:46:00.000-07:00

On Sunday some of us ended up at Kims to hang out. Lots of fun! We played Seen-It Jr. with the kids (Brooklyn, Payton and I were on the winning team!!!), and then we played a few rounds of Nerts- Funny maham friends! Drew won a round and hollered "Skadoodle!" By the last round everyone was standing so they could see the cards in the center better, but laughing so hard I'm not so sure it made a difference. Parker and Hunter were no where to be found most of the night, but the drewletts and Corbin were all there. Corbin keept grabbing my camera and wanting to Cheez it! Apparently this is a common activity for him.

Happy Easter to my "Peeps"!

2008-03-23T09:49:00.000-07:00

Ha ha ha! It's funny and you know it so just laugh... thank you! :) Happy Easter Sunday to everyone! I had to be to work at 8 this morning (yes folks it is in fact possible for me to see 8am- though not likely), and it made for an interesting morning. I got up about 7 (alarm was set for 6- must say that I love the snoozzzz button) and jumped in to get ready, trying very carefully not to awaken the two ity-bits who were still dreaming in the next room (Yes, I know they are getting to old to be itty bits anymore). Have you ever noticed that when you are trying to hurry it actually takes longer because you are constantly having to pick up stuff you dropped or remember where you threw something? Or is it just me?? ANYway.. Bout 20 min later I could hear them bouncing off the walls wanting desperately to get up and claim their Easter loot! I know for a fact that this is not a normal wake up attitude for either of them on a regular Monday thru Friday basis! They had fun, Parker found his first and eventually Brooklyn found hers. Don't you worry, I found mine first thing this morning!! Then it was off to work. Arg! I hate that I missed the Easter egg hunt, but such is life of the dependently wealthy :).
Love to you all, and I hope your Easter was fabulous!
-Dawney

March!

2008-03-19T21:14:00.000-07:00

Okay, so maybe I didn't do so well at the keeping up on the bolgging thing. Hmm.. all that can be done is to try again. It's March, and soon to be Easter. I am thinking that the parentals are having dinner at the farm?? Maybe you should call them before you drop by, just in case. :)
We are having a family day activity on the 18th of May. I am thinking that we are going to be leaving at noon... where are we goin' you ask- I'm not really sure actually. BUT- It IS a family day, and therefore, you are required to be there.
MOAB is coming! The parents had an amazing idea to rent Rangers this expedition, and we are going to have fun. I call shot-gun in Dean's! (ha ha- just funnin ya Dean- I want my own). We all remember what happened the last time Brother Dean took a rental unit of any type to the sand dunes! I have to say that it is the most fun I've had there!
The plan is as follows:
We are going to head down on Friday October 24th, spend the night down there doin' the Moab thing (Pasta Jay's anyone???). On Saturday morning we are going to trek on down to the rental shops- that right, folks- I said shops- as is plural. We are takin' the rental industry by storm. There are just too many of us to only go through one place.
Note from the patriarch of the Stock-n-other's clan::: He is going to reserve the vehicles o' fun on his credit card- MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!! ha ha ha JUST KIDDING! He is- but then when we get down there we will actually put them on our individual cards. You may want to use a credit card rather then a Debit card as the renal transaction holds 500 big ones that will not be released for a few days.
I am so excited to go down there - It's been a few years for me because of school n such. I think that Hunter is more excited then anyone, however. He has asked if we can make a paper chain (like you would for Christmas countdowns) from now until we leave! Crazy kid! Love his gutz!
Happy Easter, and I'll see you at the family day if not before!
-Dawney

2008!!

2008-01-27T21:34:00.001-08:00

Welcome to the new year!
I hope that everyone had a good holiday season, and that you are now enjoying the break from it all! School has started up for everyone again- oh the fun!
We are having a Superbowl Party at the Farm on the 3rd- not sure what time.
I am working, but hope that everyone has a good time.
School is very non-demanding for me this semester, and so I am going to commit to being a lot more pro-active about keeping this blog up to date... starting soon :).
Love you all!
-D

2007-11-09T15:01:00.000-08:00

Hello there Fam!
I just thought I would voice here that... November is flying! I looked at the callender and couldn't believe that it was the 9th already. Thanksgiving is only two weeks away (A little shout-out the the parents here to have fun in New Mexico!)
I hope that everyone has a great holiday wherever they are this year! I will miss you all!
Parker's baptism was last Saturday, and once he was able to practice, it all went well. Congrats Macheezmo!!! We are all very proud of you!
Dean got his heating fixed- if I heard correctly through the grapevine.. I'll bet he is a happy camper over that!
Also- Don't forget that Shayli is throwing a birthday party for Sadie Boo this Sunday at the farm.
I've been quite the slacker girl about getting new pics on here, but will try to be better- just not this week (school is a little demanding for a little while yet).
Aunt Joann came by a couple of weeks ago and it was nice to see here. She seems to be doing very well. Some of us were able to make it down to the farm to catch a hug or two and some yummy dinner while she was here.
That's it for now. Love you all!
Oh- how could I forget?? Not only did Parker get babtized, he also started scouts!
I have not heard anything about Halloween this year... how did it go? everyone have fun? what did you go as? send me pics to post...
-D

2007-10-21T16:30:00.000-07:00

It's October.. almost over... and Christmas is almost here! ha ha ha. I have changed the triva question and put the answer from the last one on as well. Make sure you check the comments from postings as there is infor for you there too! Happy Fall!!!

Welcome! Welcome!

2007-09-28T13:56:00.000-07:00

Hello Fan-dam! I created a page like this for work, and thought that it would be kinda fun to have one for our family- as we all seem to be running crazy and not all able to get together often (or at all) anymore! Not to mention that it may be a good way for all of us to keep up on the latest and greatest about each other... or just poke fun @ those we love most. I am going to start with some basic stuff, but let me know what ideas you all have for other sections. Send me pics, send me news, send me e-mail addresses... send me money! :) ha ha. I would also love to have the kids contribute to this. Family events, as I hear about them will be posted in the news section along with various other things.
Brooklyn has a poetry corner, and there is more than enough space for anyone else who want their own "spot" for whatever- kids and adults alike.... did you read a good book and want to tells us about it?? Do you want be the movie review person?? Did your husband manage to dress himself and matches?? Get a good grade on something?? Recipe corner?? Good at finding funny (appropriate) jokes?? Just want to remind your children to put oil in their car?? We can do it all, and would love it!
Because I think that it is going to be best if the comments on this are generally controlled, I am going to limit access to who can comment- meaning that comments wont be open to the internet public. I will need to put in everyone's e-mail so that you can comment. I have a few, but not everyone's... so send them to me @ uvistock@ihc.com and I'll put you in the system. Once you have been put in the system for this blogin' fun it will walk you through the steps the first time you want to post a comment. I am pretty sure that everyone has internet access so this just may work well for us!
Love you all!
-Dawney