Ms. Olympia 2008!!!

YEAH.....she did it. Jen Hendershott is the new Ms. Olympia 2008. Kat & i were able to attend her PHAT CAMP she and her crew put on in May in Vegas. Classy lady! I wanted to be there so bad. Not like she is my best friend or anything, but Kat and I really wanted to go. It is always held in Vegas and next year is a MUST lady!! Hopefully she will pull if off again! YEAH......congrats!

YEAH.....THEY'RE BACK

THEY'RE BACK!!!!! My parents are home from their mission from Quito Ecuador. I couldn't be happier! I took the kids out of school and traveled to Vegas for the day. My kids didn't get to go to drop them off at the MTC, so I made sure they had the opportunity to see them come home. It was so much fun waiting for them in a big airport too. They had never been in an airport either, so it was a real special day.
We waited and waited and waited for them to come down the escalator. Tucker saw Grandma right away and ran for her. I found that interesting because he was 11months old when they left. I guess I talked about them and showed him enough pictures for him to pick her out of hundreds of people like a needle in a haystack! The girls loved coming home and listening to Grandpa play the piano and guitar. Jenna especially! So, we had a great time and are sooooooo excited they are home safe. Can't wait for them to come visit now!

This was Madee's poster she made. It said "WELCOME HOME"

Jenna helping me with Tucker. He kept trying to climb on the luggage carousels.

This was my Dad's friend Don who dressed up like a driver for them. It was funny.
This was Tucker running to Grandma

The girls finding Grandma & Grandpa

Lovin' on Grandma and belly zurberts for Tuck

YEAH........I love them!
Just as we were leaving. Great picture huh!
My amazing parents!!!

A day at the station

Today was a rare occasion. We had the opportunity to visit Brandon's station for more than 5 min!! The last picture I have of Brandon and any of my kids at work was when Jenna was 2! SO, I knew I had my camera and decided to take full advantage of some time. What an experience we had. Kyle, the engineer, asked the girls if they had ever used the fire hose. They both responded with a "NO" and he said "well there's a first time for everything....lets go." Their faces lite up as we headed to the bays where the rigs are kept. Brandon got Tucker on the Engine and he was in heaven. When you ask him about where daddy is......is makes the siren sounds and says "work." Kyle asked Brandon if he wanted to take the kids around the block......so I jump in! I have never driven in the engine either so for me it was a real treat. I got front seat! The kids were so giddy! Tucker kept making the siren sound........so Kyle sounded the sirens. Tucker's little face was priceless. Jenna & Madee were pretty excited to be driving in the BIG truck! Once we got back the guys pulled the hose off the engine and started the water pressure. They has so much fun. Thank you so much honey, they were like kids at Christmas! Oh' and thank you KYLE!!

Trying to imagine his career!!

Pulling out. They were so giggly!

Madee taking her turn at the nozzle

Jenna next
Tucker was a pro. Brandon told him to shut it off and he knew exactly what to do.

He was mad when Daddy said he had to put it away........LOL!!!

Just a cute one on the back of the rig

This was the last picture of Tuck in the rig. I thought is was cute because he just sat there staring in the air.......kind of like hmmmm........maybe one day!

After a fun day..........8 yrs of service and my first family picture in front of the rig!

Not a bad picture either!! haha

birthday fun/ friend frenzy

We went over to our community park for a birthday party for Averie Brewer and get together with friends. The kids had tons of fun on the bounce house and sliding down was a blast.

Miss. Brewer is 5!!

The GIRLS!! (missing Tracy & Julia)

Little Man loving the slide

Sisters!

Our tether ball game......

BUT.........the funniest part was the tether ball game we were blessed with.

Marla & her son. You know you have a competitive PROBLEM when you fight over a ball with your 12 yr old son!! it was so hilarious!
THEN........

This was Marla after she won the fight!!! LOL

Kathrynne said she's not scurred Marla....

It really was fun to watch 3 adults and 1 child go all out on a game of good ol' tether ball! Thanks guys!

Labor Day camping

After a wonderful night with just Brandon & I, we came home to an empty house. Tracy had taken the kids to church and we had about 2 1/2 hrs to just veg. We got in the car and headed to Pine Valley to see if we might find a camping spot for just one night. We we pleasantly surprised when we found LOTS! We set up a tent and hopped back in the car to get the kids from church. They were so excited to go camping. This was Tucker's first camping experience and boy did he just fit the campers mold. Dirty, ate off the ground, pee'd anywhere, ate roasted marshmallows and fell asleep in my lap by the campfire. He loved it. The girls were so excited because we hadn't gone this year at all, nor did we go last year because I didn't want to take Tucker when he was learning to walk. The kids explored the woods, found bamboo that they thought was pretty neat to separate and make different sized sticks, we ate hot dogs and chips and had eggs and carne asata burritos in the morning. My favorite part........watching my kids interact with one another. Our lives are so hectic these days we forget how to play with just one another. It was delightful.