Santa Train

On Saturday we went on the Santa Train, in Boulder City. Santa and Mrs Claus were on board. They stopped to talk to the kids, and take pictures. The conductors were the elves, they stayed and talked with the boys. There wasn't much of a view, but we still had a good time. (sorry Russell's head is missing in one of the photos. I have now learned you can't put tall pictures in slideshows.)

Boondocks

Thanksgiving.....

Thanksgiving this year my sisters Denise and Jeni were kind enough to host. We had Dinner at a church in Spanish Fork. It was great to have so many of us there (37 I think was the count) and plus the weather was perfect. We spent the day eating, playing volleyball, snacking, playing cards and games, had some pie, and played some more. Had the camera, but of course never took pictures. On Black Friday, didn't spend a dime! Stayed and played at Denise's for the day, games, puzzles, and hair. It was nice to not feel rushed in the stores. Don't worry we did our part to help the economy on Sat. We went shopping, to lunch, and to Boondocks.

Turkey Trot

Monica, Song, and I ran the Turkey Trot on Sat, Nov 22. I don't know what is going on, pictures will not post. ugh. The race started at 6 am, it was COLD! 6.2 miles later we crossed the finish line. Pictures would have been better.

boys will be boys.....

Had ice cream at Fentons. Some how Colin got ice cream on his forehead.

I always heard it "scream" for ice cream, not "toot"!

Preston and Austin running to the car.

Jelly Belly Factory

This is the only time of the day that it wasn't pouring buckets of rain on us.

Colin ran straight for the car, big surprise.

Fun tour. Free samples!!

Halloween Night

Taylor, Austin, and Preston ready for the next house. Colin is behind them.

Taylor, Preston, Colin, and Austin ready to go, don't they look thrilled.

Taylor dancing with her witch hat waiting for the boys to get ready.

Lake Tahoe

We stopped a yummy pizza place for lunch. This is Preston, Taylor, Colin, and Austin all showing off their muscles. (Check out Colin's face.) Preston, Russell, Marlo, and Colin as you can tell it was a windy day.

Colin by Lake Tahoe.

Russell, Greg, Taylor, and Colin headed to the look out point.

This last week we went on vacation and headed to Reno. The drive up was dark and long. The next morning, halloween, we went to see Lake Tahoe. It was beautiful! The wind kept a nice chill in the air.

hoedown pictures

Wow a picture of the whole family!That doesn't happen much!

Preston and Martin on the hay ride.

Colin playing one of the games. Russell watching.

Preston playing the kazoo, one of his prizes.

We went to a Halloween Hoedown this past weekend. I haven't had a chance to post the pictures, they will follow. Our stake was in charge of it. There were booths for the kids to win prizes, a hay ride, and food. The kids had a good time. Russell and I were ready to go, 80 degrees standing in the sun. The things we do for our kids.

father and sons campout

Russell, Preston and Colin went on the ward father and sons campout this past weekend. They all had a good time, with the winds and chilly weather.
Preston had a fun time swimming, burning sticks in the fire, and catching guppies with his friends. Preston and Bro Robertson keeping the fire going.

Colin played tag around the tents, swam, and roasted marshmellows. Colin and his friends Jayden by the tent. Samdler and Colin in the pool.

Russell has been in to biking. He has been biking from our house, along a trail to the Wetlands Park. Russell has also made it from there in to Lake Las Vegas. On one of his rides he found a places that crosses over the wash so he can get to Lake Mead and circle back down Boulder Hwy. I can't wait to go with him one time!

I had the opportunity to be called to jury duty yesterday. I was scared when I got the letter, and feared the dates arrival. All the worst cases I could think of popped in my head, I think that I have read to many of Jonh Grishams books. I pictured myself sitting for months and months listening to hours of witnesses and lawyers, horrible crime scene photos, and someone that smelled terrible next to me. Lucky for me it wasn't like that at all. I arrived at the court house and made it through security, found the room and an empty chair, and read for several hours. My number was called, and fear was back. When I was seated in the courtroom, it reminded me of a movie set. The judge then asked a few questions, and excused himself and the counselors (sounds like the movies too, doesn't it?). While I sat there waiting for their return, I thought I could do this. The judge then called up some people for more direct questions, it was interesting to listen , but my thought then changed to I don't really want to do this. Five o'clock finally got there and I was released. It was a long day, but I'm done with it for 2 years now! whoo hoo!

I am still doing boot camp. This is from an extreme challenge that we had at Lake Mead. In this part of the challenge we had to run up the current to the next station. The water was about knee deep, but had some mud holes also. I hurt my knee the day before the challenge so I ended up just helping direct people, since I couldn't run. :(

Colin at the Lied Discovery Muesum. This is Colin making faces at me through the giant kaleidoscope.

Preston has worked his way from a Bobcat to Wolf and is now working on becoming a Bear. He has loves going to scouts, most of the time. Preston is excited to become a Boy Scout just to be able to go on campouts.

Are you suposed to play hide and seek in the camo dept at Bass Pro Shop?

Our newest member of the family, Lucy! Lucy joined our family in Aug. She is a mini Dachsund, weighs just over 4 pounds. She is a very quite dog, and loves laying around.

The Boys

I know this picture has been seen before but I think it is just awesome. Preston is now in 4th grade and is really doing well. Colin just started kindergarten and is enjoying it. We took a season off of sports, all though Colin is doing Shotokan karate. I have been riding my mt bike like crazy and Marlo is in Boot Camp las vegas and is getting in really good shape. We are planning a trip to go and see our cousins Greg and Carrie up in Reno. They have been talking about doing some pretty fun stuff and we are very excited. Other then that not much else going on here.

This is the new ride. Saab 97x. v-6 290hp luxury machine. has just about everything you can imagine in it. navigation and all. Its sweet.

Hanging with the Homies

Had a good time in Kanab ran into some old friends. Anyways it has been a long time since we posted anything I dont think anyone reads this anyways but things have been good and we just bought a new vehicle we like alot. A saab 97x and its so comfortable. Boys are both in school and enjoying it. Marlo is still cutting hair. And im just working away at the water district.

A Relaxing evening on the Lake is Just what we needed to get out of the heat. We been going to Lake mead about every other weekend with friends on there boat what a blast.

Working with gramps

We all went up to visit grandpa and grandma walker for the day and got busy doing chores for them like good grandkids should. It was an enjoyable day followed with dinner made by grandma. even when she thinks it is bad it still rocks.

Lazy Days

Just a Lazy saturday with not a whole lot to do so i figured I would try and see what all the hype with this blog stuff is.