Vacation !!

Hola,

Well we are back from our Cruise.. It was Fantastic. We all had a great time. The weather was good most of the time. It all started out a little shaky (litterally) I threw up everywhere on the plane ride down to L.A. (in my defense even the flight crew said it was the worst turbulance they had seen on that flight). And it was raining pretty good in L.A. when we arrived but after that it was pretty smooth sailing.

Our first stop was in Cabo San Lucas, Maddy and I went swimming with the dolphins. It was So cool and well worth the price. We got pulled around the pool by the our dolphin named Monet. and got lots of hands on time with it. I would definately recommend it to anyone.. Super Cool!! then Alexis and Mike went Parasailing.. I was surprised I thought for sure she would chicken out. But they Both loved it.

In Mazatlan we went shopping and went to the beach where the girls waded in the waves and picked up sea shells while Mike got a tan and I said "no thank you" to what seemed like a million peddlers.. (word of advise: Don't look at the stuff they are selling or make eye contact with them unless you really want to buy.. cause once you do all of them try to sell you somthing..) we had lunch at a mexican dive but it was delicious.. I love Mexico food!!

In Puerta Vallarta we went with J&A's recomendation and did a canopy tour (zip lines through the jungle). It was super fun.. and all of us Loved it. We have a DVD of us doing it.. and Vallarta is beautiful. I want to go back.

The day after we got back Alexis starred in her class play as Laura Ingles. She did so well and we could even hear her on the back row (amazing!!).
So we are back to the grind. I am closing on a house this week hopefully and we will have lots of projects once we have the keys. Mike is ready.

Hope your all doing well.

Love ya
Em

Hello out there

Hey, were not using this blog! Something has got to be going on in your lives that you want to share. I love to check the blog to see if anyone has posted anything.

Justin went to the prom about 3 weeks ago, Here are some pictures. For his date they went snowboarding up at Brianhead they next day his date was sick throwing up with a migraine. She didnt think that she would be able to go. Justin was so disapointed, not to mention that he rented a tux, bought a corsage, etc.... So I was trying to think of someone he could take if his date couldnt make it. I told him I would go with him (yuck! Your MOM!) and I suggested Hailey, He didnt like that idea either. Luckily though his date started feeling better about an hour and a half before it was time to go. So everything worked out. They went to Olive Garden for dinner.

Hailey just lost her second tooth! She is also doing gymnastics 2 times a week and loves it. It is a perfect activity for a never ending full of energy motion machine. She also learned a new expression and is always asking me if "I need a shot of ambition" (I wish they had one!)

Brandon went cougar hunting last weekend and loved it! They had hunting dogs with them that treed a few cougars but after a few minutes they would jump out of the trees and run. So he didnt get to see one. They did see alot of tracks though.

Neil and I are just glad that we dont have a parade house this year. For the first time in 3 years we have been able to enjoy a January. We do have a parade house on the books for next year though. But, it is already sold! YEAH! (And we have to draw out. So maybe)

I know that our weather is not as cold as some of yours, but we are ready for winter to be over! BRING ON THE HEAT! I love it when it is 100 degrees outside!!!!!!

Hope everyone is doing good. We love you and would love to hear from you.

Happy New Year

Dear Family,

We arrived home early, early this morning from our trip to Idaho. We had a delightful time and pretty good weather although COLD. It was so fun to see Anna, Kent and boys. We went to a JAZZ game last night which was fun. Brandon we wish you would have went with us as Grandpa had to be the bucking horse and bull for the rides that the boys wanted. The boys were pleased with their gifts and wanted to know if Kaiden and Mattie were also. Cooper couldn't say enough about his knife and the boys were always punching at Aaron's punching bag.

The temple is so beautiful and stands out a very long ways. The Filer Ward that we attended gave a 5th Sunday Lesson to the RS & Priesthood about preparing for the temple. The people are so excited about it's opening although they don't know when it will be opened. A Stake Center is being built in the same area and it is not ready.

Anna & Kent are doing GREAT! They would enjoy a visit if you can ever make it up there. Spring and Summer would be best though as there would be lots more to do.

Hope this finds everyone well and HAPPY. We love you. Mom & Dad

CHRISTMAS '07

Dear Family,

How can we thank each of you for such an enduring family that we love and enjoy. Christmas has been so special and wonderful. As I prepared a card for our recipient of the Christmas Gift my heart was full of thanksgiving for each of you. I know now what my patriarchal blessing means when it says, "That my children will grow up to to honor and bless me and be as jewels in my crown".

Thank you each for the gifts that you have shared with Dad & I: Digital Picture Frame, I-Pod, towels, gift card and the Spinning Reel and the special little book. You each do way too much for us! It was just nice to have each of you here or call to visit with us. THANK YOU!

We love and appreciate each of you. May each of you be blessed with much joy and happiness in your families and ours. With love, Mom & Dad

Chr

Merry Christmas

I guess it's time for us to contribute to the blog. We hope all of you are doing well. RJ is staying busy with work and it seems like I don't have time to even shower some days, but we are all healthy and happy and couldn't ask for more. We just wanted to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and we love you all.

Love

RJ, Deidre, Treyson, Kaiden, Lea and Blakelee

Addresses

I need everyones addresses as I think most of us have moved since mom put out the last list.

thanks

Anna