Thursday, November 27, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
FASHION FORWARD.... RUNWAY WORTHY!
These are the latest sketches from our future fashion designer. Ellie whipped these beauties out in a matter of minutes during church on Sunday. I loved her attention to detail and use of patterns and color. If you need a stylist she's available!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
San Tan Hike
To enjoy everyone being home together on Veterans Day, we decided to hike the San Tan Mountains.
A birds eye view from the tippy, top.
The sun sets...... a beautiful day
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Last Soccer Game of the Season
Trophy + Cupcake = Childhood Bliss Daimons bud's: Parker, Gavin, Sam, Dallin, Collin, Daimon
Friday, November 7, 2008
Fall Festival
Every year the kids school does a big carnival for their one and only fundraising event. Daimon hit the target in the dunk booth and is was all water from there!
Ellie shot down the slide like a rocket
The Heuer clan joined in the fun. Thanks Timmy for coming along with us! Kelly, The Nugget aka: Zane, Zoe, Ellie and Daimon
Daimon belted out a song he's never heard before at the Karaoke booth like he'd been singing it all his life
Getty-up Cowboys and Cowgirls
Morning Musings.....
One of the best things about children..... you never know what they're going to say!
One of the fearful things about children.... you never know what they're going to say!
This was the conversation this morning during our car ride to school. It might give you an idea of the random thoughts that pass through these brilliant young minds!
Daimon: "Mom, What does indigenous mean?"
Mom: "It means it's something native to the region it's in. Like a cactus is indigenous to Arizona."
Daimon: "Oh, I get it now."
On almost a daily basis Daimon asks me the meaning of a new word he's heard. I usually have to give him all the definitions of the word and examples to satisfy his mind.
Daimon: "Mom, why do you have a teenage body?"
Mom: (laughing) ""what do you mean?"
Daimon: "I mean, you look like an 18 year old"
Mom: (smiling from ear to ear) "Oh, I wasn't aware of that"
Daimon: "Yep, you do, now you know"
Is this kid trying to score brownie points.....either way it worked. I could live a month on that compliment, extra dessert for him tonight!
Daimon: "Mom, I've never slipped on a banana peel!"
Mom: "Oh really?, that's great!"
Ellie: "Mom, can you really slip on a banana peel?"
Mom: "Well I guess you COULD, but it's not very likely"
Ellie: "See Daimon, I told you!"
Ellie: "Daimon, guess who's going to be President?"
Daimon: "Ellie, I don't want to talk about it!"
Ellie: "Just tell me if you know"
Daimon: "Yes I know, it's Barack Obama"
Ellie: "Yes, that's right and he's with the Democratic Party..... pause.... John McCain.... pause...... he's with the Republican Party...... pause..... Well I guess it's not horrible that Barack Obama won, we'll just have to be REALLY careful with all our money. I guess that's not too bad, it doesn't mean he's a bad person."
Mom: "No, he's not a bad person at all. I am sure he is a very nice person. Remember we need to make the best of every situation even if it's not exactly what we want."
With the recent election, Ellie is obsessing about politics AGAIN! The way these kids talk you'd think Ben and I are raving polititions and have frequent and fervent conversations about politics! I dont' know where this little girl comes from, but I can't wait to see where she's going!
I love these morning conversations. They always give me something to laugh about as I go about my day. It's these little things I will treasure for a lifetime! I LOVE THESE KIDS!
One of the fearful things about children.... you never know what they're going to say!
This was the conversation this morning during our car ride to school. It might give you an idea of the random thoughts that pass through these brilliant young minds!
Daimon: "Mom, What does indigenous mean?"
Mom: "It means it's something native to the region it's in. Like a cactus is indigenous to Arizona."
Daimon: "Oh, I get it now."
On almost a daily basis Daimon asks me the meaning of a new word he's heard. I usually have to give him all the definitions of the word and examples to satisfy his mind.
Daimon: "Mom, why do you have a teenage body?"
Mom: (laughing) ""what do you mean?"
Daimon: "I mean, you look like an 18 year old"
Mom: (smiling from ear to ear) "Oh, I wasn't aware of that"
Daimon: "Yep, you do, now you know"
Is this kid trying to score brownie points.....either way it worked. I could live a month on that compliment, extra dessert for him tonight!
Daimon: "Mom, I've never slipped on a banana peel!"
Mom: "Oh really?, that's great!"
Ellie: "Mom, can you really slip on a banana peel?"
Mom: "Well I guess you COULD, but it's not very likely"
Ellie: "See Daimon, I told you!"
Ellie: "Daimon, guess who's going to be President?"
Daimon: "Ellie, I don't want to talk about it!"
Ellie: "Just tell me if you know"
Daimon: "Yes I know, it's Barack Obama"
Ellie: "Yes, that's right and he's with the Democratic Party..... pause.... John McCain.... pause...... he's with the Republican Party...... pause..... Well I guess it's not horrible that Barack Obama won, we'll just have to be REALLY careful with all our money. I guess that's not too bad, it doesn't mean he's a bad person."
Mom: "No, he's not a bad person at all. I am sure he is a very nice person. Remember we need to make the best of every situation even if it's not exactly what we want."
With the recent election, Ellie is obsessing about politics AGAIN! The way these kids talk you'd think Ben and I are raving polititions and have frequent and fervent conversations about politics! I dont' know where this little girl comes from, but I can't wait to see where she's going!
I love these morning conversations. They always give me something to laugh about as I go about my day. It's these little things I will treasure for a lifetime! I LOVE THESE KIDS!
Brigham's In The House!!!
Let me start by saying YES, I am AWARE Ben HAD more than one wife....It takes a real man to handle more than one. Besides, it 's really great to have extra hands to help with cooking, housework, and kids. HA, HA! On a serious note, every year Ben and I go to a neighborhood Halloween party. This year I happened to be in Utah. I didn't want Benny to miss out on all the fun so I divised a plan. Some of my friends husbands were unable to attend the party also, so we came up with the idea of Brigham Young and his wives for a costume. They were a big hit and won best couple!
Brigham and his adoring wives.... Cara and Lisa
Cara and Lisa spar for some of Brighams undivided attention
Brigham must have set those wives straight with a stern talking to. They have regained their pioneer poise.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Halloween 2008
Look at these two Demon Darlings!
Watch out Edward, there's a new Dashing Vampire in the town!
This "Skele-rocker Girl" has style and grace!
WHERE HAS OCTOBER GONE???
Life has been so busy the blogging has been put on the back burner for October. Let me touch on the highlights!
Daimon and Ellie went camping with Grandpa and Grandma Spratley. They caught 3 rainbow trout (thanks grandma and grandpa for the fishing poles). Grandpa cleaned them and had them ready in a bag, all I had to do was the cooking.
Kelly got a new calling..... Young Women's Miamaid Advisor. I am excited to be working with the youth. This is my first time in YW since I was one myself! They are an amazing group of girls and I can't wait to get to know them better.
Ben has nearly completed his BIG moving project at work and they are officially in "The New Building." (since Ben was back and forth between two buildings these past few months we started referring to them as "The New" and "The Old" building so I would know which location he was at). I am SO PROUD of Ben and his hard work and success in this project. It was such a long and involved process and he deserves much praise for his capabilities! I am ecstatic to have his time all to myself and the kids again...... except during normal business hours!
Kelly, Daimon and Ellie flew to Utah for our cousin Tara's wedding (In the rush of packing I forgot the camera, this is what happens when Benny doesn't travel with us!) We saw tons of immediate and extended family(SO FUN!), attended Hayden's 3rd birthday party, had lunch at Nana's school, saw the witches at Gardner Village, went to the pumpkin patch with Auntie Dana, Uncle Ricky, Hayden and baby Carston, met Auntie Emily's new man Charles, and of course....the wedding and reception. Ellie was a flower girl and looked like a princess complete with tiara. She performed a dance at the reception with the bridesmaids and was absolutely adorable. She was very brave to perform in front of so many people.... she only learned the dance the night before! Daimon had a surprise performance of his own. After 20 minutes of cajoling, begging and pleading our cousin Ben Bloomfield finally convinced Daimon to serenade the crowd with some Phantom of The Opera. He stood Daimon up on a table and Daimon belted it out with his eyes closed so he wouldn't be too embarrased! Nana paid Daimon and Ellie to help with some jobs and Poppy played "The Money Game" with them, each came home with a stash of cash. This came in handy for Daimon, he chose to spend $2.00 of his money on a can of cranberry juice on the plane. I think this is "SKYWAY ROBBERY"! They already charge $15.00 per checked bag and now you don't even get a free beverage? At least the flight attendant slipped the kids a free granola bar. It was so fun to see all the family. Thanks Auntie Audrey for letting us bunk with you and having the house sparkling!
That's October in a nut shell. Tonight is the big night..... HALLOWEEN! I can't wait to see Daimon and Ellie in their costumes!
Daimon and Ellie went camping with Grandpa and Grandma Spratley. They caught 3 rainbow trout (thanks grandma and grandpa for the fishing poles). Grandpa cleaned them and had them ready in a bag, all I had to do was the cooking.
Kelly got a new calling..... Young Women's Miamaid Advisor. I am excited to be working with the youth. This is my first time in YW since I was one myself! They are an amazing group of girls and I can't wait to get to know them better.
Ben has nearly completed his BIG moving project at work and they are officially in "The New Building." (since Ben was back and forth between two buildings these past few months we started referring to them as "The New" and "The Old" building so I would know which location he was at). I am SO PROUD of Ben and his hard work and success in this project. It was such a long and involved process and he deserves much praise for his capabilities! I am ecstatic to have his time all to myself and the kids again...... except during normal business hours!
Kelly, Daimon and Ellie flew to Utah for our cousin Tara's wedding (In the rush of packing I forgot the camera, this is what happens when Benny doesn't travel with us!) We saw tons of immediate and extended family(SO FUN!), attended Hayden's 3rd birthday party, had lunch at Nana's school, saw the witches at Gardner Village, went to the pumpkin patch with Auntie Dana, Uncle Ricky, Hayden and baby Carston, met Auntie Emily's new man Charles, and of course....the wedding and reception. Ellie was a flower girl and looked like a princess complete with tiara. She performed a dance at the reception with the bridesmaids and was absolutely adorable. She was very brave to perform in front of so many people.... she only learned the dance the night before! Daimon had a surprise performance of his own. After 20 minutes of cajoling, begging and pleading our cousin Ben Bloomfield finally convinced Daimon to serenade the crowd with some Phantom of The Opera. He stood Daimon up on a table and Daimon belted it out with his eyes closed so he wouldn't be too embarrased! Nana paid Daimon and Ellie to help with some jobs and Poppy played "The Money Game" with them, each came home with a stash of cash. This came in handy for Daimon, he chose to spend $2.00 of his money on a can of cranberry juice on the plane. I think this is "SKYWAY ROBBERY"! They already charge $15.00 per checked bag and now you don't even get a free beverage? At least the flight attendant slipped the kids a free granola bar. It was so fun to see all the family. Thanks Auntie Audrey for letting us bunk with you and having the house sparkling!
That's October in a nut shell. Tonight is the big night..... HALLOWEEN! I can't wait to see Daimon and Ellie in their costumes!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Tara's Wedding
YEAH!! Everyone was jumping for joy on Tara's special day
The Queen and the Princess...... happily ever after!
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