WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE???

Wow, I finally got into the latest blogs from family and friends, looked at mine and realized it has been ages since I updated.
Tons of things have happened since my last blog. Our computer broke down (main reason), our camera broke (no pictures to share), and finally I'm a terrible procrastinator. I remember my Cavettes (drill team in high school) instructor told me I was always a day late and a dollar short. Obviously it traumatized me but didn't change me at all.

FUN THINGS THAT HAVE HAPPENED SINCE MY LAST BLOG
We went back to Oceanside, CA. That has to be my favorite place in the whole world.
Our first stop was Las Vagas, I love the Balgio, the inside gardens are to die for and the water fountain show is unbelievable, we sat and watched till Brett was sick of it and headed back to the motel. We had to wait and see if ROCK CONTEST PARTY ON was still one of the shows. The rock contest started when we were there years ago. We loved the music being played but couldn't understand the words. One of the great opera singers (I can't remember his name) was singing in french I think. Kurt said he was singing Rock Contest Party On and we've called it that ever since. (If you know who and what the song really says let me know) it really does sound like that. We decided to stay for one more show and Yea! they played it. Oh, I almost forgot, I talked LaMar and Brett to going to Phantom. Wow!!! says it all.
The ocean is so fun (especially to watch my boys, daughter-in-laws, and grand kids). It was a bit chilly and foggy at times but we decided to go anyway (Cory was scheduled for training in San Diego, which was cancelled, but we had made plans we couldn't change so we went anyway). Layne, who is living in Fresno, met up with us on the beach, it was so good to see him again. (I think he'll be moving back the end of Sept.) Yea!!!
We hit Disneyland again. I really wanted to ride the big kid rides this time. Poor LaMar, after only the first two rides, (space mountain and star tours) threw up in one of those covered garbage cans (I could have made a million on funniest home videos if I'd only had a picture). Bummer!!!











Just a quick update on the rest of the months.
Four-wheeling with Jerry & Ellen, and Terry& Lil. I really miss them. We met them years ago in Wyoming. It's tradition that we always spend new years with them, occasionally we'll vacation with them (Alaska cruise, Lake Powell, Park City) We miss not seeing more of them, but we all seem to be so busy with family and work that it just doesn't happen enough. (LOVE YOU GUYS)
A Saturday with Lynda and Dennis at the cabin, in Fairview canyon, finishing up some electrical (I even helped). It sure is beautiful up there, the wild flowers were gorgeous and the lakes were full of fishermen and fisherwomen, it surprised me how many women were fishing with no men around.


Fourth of July. Great fun at the parade, cloggers entertaining in the park, traditional navajo tacos in the park, wipeout in the back yard (also called a water party contest), and fire works at the rodeo grounds.
I've been working alot. We're all getting a bit older and forgetting alot and goofing up alot more. Michelle decided to start a Scarecrow Club, our motto is (IF I ONLY HAD A BRAIN) to be repeated at the first of every club. The problem is we can't remember when we said we were going to start it. Two of my friends at Zions are going through some tough times. Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer and Julie broke her knee cap in half. I love you guys, get well soon!!!
Well, I guess I've told you all of my exciting times since the last post. Hopefully it won't take me quite as long to get on the stick this time. But don't forget, I'm always a day late and a dollar short.

I'm going to add a few more pix, but I can't find them on the new computer, so I decided to publish this anyway, otherwise I probably never would.








BIRTHDAYS SINCE MY LAST BLOG (wow, it really has been a long time)

KURT (April 23)





MARY (April 28)





DAD (May 29)

THE BEST DAD IN THE WHOLE WORLD. LOVE YOU DAD!!!

LAYNE (June 1)





BRODY (July 9)

Finally a NEW POST

My sister's been bugging me about not getting anything new on my blog, so here goes. I didn't realize that it has been since NewYears that I last posted anything, so I guess it's about time.

The family is all well, Mary cut her hair really short, it's cute, Justin is still working alot of extra hours, Cory and Kim can't hardly wait to get their boat out on the res. Where is spring anyway??? Kurt and Shay stay busy, Kurt loves to play baseball (even in the rain and snow). Layne is still in California working for his friend Dave, they're thinking about moving back to Utah, maybe St. George (it's just too far home for a quick trip). Brett is loving college, I think he finally found what he really wants to do (digital media). He can work with music, which is his favorite thing to do. A friend posted him playing on UTUBE. You should check it out. He's really talented on the guitar. Find him at (brett carroll guitar) search (worst guitar playing evar).

LaMar and I have been taking a few trips. We're really getting into four-wheeling, we have alot of friends (most of them I work with) and we have a lot of laughs with them. I'm posting a few pictures. We've been to Mesquite, got pulled over by a cop and told we were facing a 4500.00 fine and our 4-wheelers confiscated, we were on the side of a state highway. He finally loosen up and asked (don't any of you work?) He told us it was just lucky a state trooper didn't get us. He had us (well some of us) a little nervous. We were ready to turn around and go back but it would have been after dark when we got back to our trucks. The cop said it would be like swimming the English Channel 3/4 of the way and turning back. So he turned his lights on, stopped traffic and got us across the road, how embarrassing! But fun to tell the story! Oh, I won 350.00 on a slot machine. LaMar made me make the maximum bet on a quarter slot (I usually play nickel or penny slots, the money last longer) Ya Hoo!!!

Next trip was to Kanab, we had some really great weather till we headed home, all a little sunburned. Fun, fun, fun!!!

Linda took me to St George, we did alot of sewing and shopping and eating, it was great! Thanks Linda! She also let me stay in their condo when I went down for Clogging Competition. Yes, I'm still doing a little of it, just one team. And yes I'm too old to be doing it. The team took second place, they did really good (should have been first).

Well enjoy the pictures.

It's your turn Lynda!!!

WARRIOR'S WALK

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I hope you had a great Christmas, we sure did. Brett, Layne, Kurt and Shay spent Christmas Eve with us and the rest of the family showed up Christmas day. We had a big Christmas dinner (including the traditional orange rolls). We played new Christmas games and put together the always popular Christmas Eve puzzle, played ping pong on the new table the kids gave us, and just totally enjoyed each others company.

JUSTIN, MARY, KAYDEN AND BRODY

BRODY LOVES HIS NEW TOOL SET

(SANTA DIDN'T BRING THEM TO HIM, LIGHTENING MCQUEEN DID)

WALKER WAS SO EXCITED, HE HAD A BIGGER PRESENT
THAN ANYONE ELSE AT GRANDMA JILL'S HOUSE

ISN'T IS STRANGE THAT WE GET TONS OF PICTURES OF THE LITTLE ONES AND DON'T SEEM TO GET ENOUGH OF THE BIG KIDS (SORRY, I'LL TAKE SOME MORE AND ADD THEM LATER)

WE GAVE MEG A FEW NEW BOWS (IMAGINE THAT)

We spent the day after Christmas doing a little 4-wheeling, sledding, pulling snowboarders behind the 4-wheeler, and skeet shooting. It sure was cold!!! I spent quite a bit of time keeping the truck warm.

KURT AND SHAY

BRETT (HE TRIED GOING OUT ON THE ICE,

IT WAS LUCKY HE DIDN'T GET WET, IT WAS CRACKING)

I WAS HAVING SO MUCH FUN WATCHING BRETT THAT I RAN INTO A BUSH

FACE PLANT

THAT REALLY IS BRETT UNDER THE SNOW

I made quite a few new year's resolutions and haven't kept even one yet. Oh well, there's always tomorrow.