The Man Fridge

The girls, Dallin, and I decided to leave today after my training and come up and visit my sister Chris and her family in Boise. Tonight as Chris and I were talking after everyone else went to bed we were talking about her "Man" fridge. There is a story that goes with the fridge and if you want to know it click on the Crump link on the side of my page and she should have a story about her "man" fridge. I loved the fridge and had to post a picture so that all of you could appreciate this wonderful appliance.

Amazing Family

My sister Nicole has an amazing couple in her ward that is adopting 8 kids from here in Utah. Log on to be amazed and inspired. I wish them the best of luck!
http://web.mac.com/bncrabtree/Rob_and_Jaime_Plus_Eight/Welcome.html

Knitting Summer Away

When I went to vist Nicole she handed me a bag with the most wonderful yarn in it and said I could have it. I told her I would knit something for her with it. I decided on a sweater for Hannah. It has taken a month but here it is. The Pumpkin hat was something that I did one day becuase I could not move on with the sweater until I visited the Heimstitched Heirlooms and got some help. I have found that knitting brings peace to me soul and lets me just be calm for a while. My next project is a pair of socks. I'll let you know how it goes.

Cute, fast hat

Hannah's new sweater. I still need to stich up one side and put on the buttons.

Days of 47

Kids at at the Rodeo

Cool Opening to the Rodeo, They had a light show, flames that went up into the air and then this 47 lit up.

Yesterday we went to the Days of 47 rodeo with Drue, Shantel and family. It was fun to be there with them. Kolby enjoyed sitting on grandpa's lap and McKenzie was the bell of the ball. She is such a happy cute little girl. Becca, Kiersten,and Sarah enjoyed getting involved and cheering form the cowboys as they did thier thing. Dallin enjoyed deciding what food dad should go get him next. The best part for me was when they announced that a cowboy doing the bareback bronk riding would be riding a horse name Dieter Uchtdorf. A little later they had President Uchtdorf stand up as they found out he was at the rodeo with his family. This was a great night and we hope to do it again with them next year.



President Uchtdorf and family


McKenzie and Sarah

July 4th

We had a fantastic 4th of July. We went to Lagoon with my family. This was the first year that Dallin was willing to ride anything. Sarah was a wonderful sister and rode rides with him for the first little while that we were there so that he could get used to the rides. After about an hour he was ready to ride on his own. Kiersten and Becca went off on thier own for the first time. They were so responsible and checked in every once in a while so that mom would not worry about them. We stayed until the fireworks which were wonderful.

Hair Bows

Sarah and I have been on a hair adventure this summer. Everyday we tryout new hairstyles that we find on the blog. She decided that for the 4th of July she wants her hair in pigtails with big bows on each pigtail. Today I decided that I had better begin making the bows (tomorrow is the 4th after all). About an hour later this is what I came up with. I did make two of them. I will post pictures of Sarah in the bows tomorrow.

We hope you all have a fun and safe 4th tomorrow.

Braces

Last tuesday Kiersten got her braces. It took us 3 hours to put them on. She was so good and patient while they worked on her. She has full braces on the top and bottom as well as a double helix on the top to spread her mouth apart wider. Afterwards her mouth was very sore. The first night she was not sure that she wanted to go through the prosses but a week later she is glad. We can't wait to see how she will look when they are all finished.