Happy Haunting

Dream Big

2011-07-06T17:35:00.000-07:00

Dream Big and that it just what the Burley Stake did. The first annual community party was a big hit. It was a big carnival. There was kettle corn, bottle rockets, human foosball, ice cream, and a lot more. The primary, Young Men, Young Women and Adults all presented a program with song and dance. Con and I cooked hamburgers for 750 people on Wednesday and 800 on Thursday. We had a lot of good people to help us. I think it was a big success.

Con tasting the liquid nitrogen ice cream. YUMMY
Val and Bill Atkins discussing the next step to this process.

My Little Dancer

2011-07-06T09:51:00.000-07:00

I'm a little behind with blogging this last month. The weekend that Tanner was baptized and Will blessed, Taygan had a dance recital. She is a good little dancer and that smile is to die for (Dad keep the shotgun handy). I am so happy that we can be a part of some of the things that Taygan is involved in. Love you Taygan XOXOXOX

Fair Time

2011-07-06T08:46:00.000-07:00

Grandpa Con said he would walk home from 4-H meeting. It was laughter all the way.

This is Taygan's lamb.

Conner and Taygan are going to take sheep to the fair again this year. We were in Logan the weekend that they picked them out. Conner jumped right in and got just the one he wanted. Gage was right there to assist in anyway he could.

Conner jumped in and got the lamb he wanted
It's amazing what one year of experience does.
Conner's lamb
Now, Taygan on the other hand needed some help getting the right one. This is her first year and so she was a little shy at the process, but she had some good helpers. Her name was drawn out of the hat first to choose.
Grandpa tried to get her to pick out one of the little goats. She told Gramps that they were not sheep!

It's Great to be 8

2011-06-11T14:48:00.000-07:00

All of our family was able to make it to Tanner's baptism. Tanner is in the center of the picture. He has a tan suit and orange tie on. He might be tiny but he is mighty.

All 20 of us and all because two people fell in love!
Way to go Tanner man!
Grandma Vicki and Tanner
I can remember when we baptized Cody. This is a pair of good lookin' Boys:)

Max Turns 5

2011-06-06T08:57:00.000-07:00

Our Max turned five on the 3rd of June. He is one big baseball, basketball, soccer and football boy. He has loved from almost birth anything to do with a ball.

He loves ice cream, so we brought an ice cream cake and as you can see he is enjoying it to the max.

Is this for me?
The wind was blow and it has hard to keep the candles going but he did a great job of blowing after his dad would light one.
Max ordered Uncle Justin's famous wings and legs. I have to say that they were finger lick'n good.

My Little Dancer

2011-06-06T08:35:00.000-07:00

I am a little behind on blogging this last month, but Taygan had a dance recital the weekend that the boys were baptized and blessed. She is so cute and that smile is to die for. (Dad keep the shotgun handy.) I love being able to be a part of some of the things that Tay's does. Love You Tay. XOXOXOX

Memorial Day Road Trip 2011

2011-05-29T12:51:00.000-07:00

It was a good day to be in the Park. We saw a lot of buffalo, geese, elk and people.

One black bear
Water running very, very fast
Another black bear
We were looking a mommy brown bear and her two cubs. My camera doesn't take good pictures far away. The little family was about 75 yards from the truck. If you got in the truck you could see them better so we had two or three families pile in with us.
We had a snowball fight at one of our stops. These girls are our friends granddaughters. They got Papa really good.

There is still a lot of snow up high. It didn't get any warmer than 40 degrees.
The ever famous Old Faithful doing its thing.
We sat in the lodge to watch the geyser go off.
This little one was just hours old.

Memorial Day 2011

2011-05-27T21:45:00.000-07:00

We woke up to this Friday morning.

Hail the size of green peas.
27 degrees and just down right cold.
Really Spring!
So I got a lot of sewing done. My Christmas project.
Finished a quilt for a special event.

Spicy Honey-Garlic Wings

2011-05-23T18:39:00.000-07:00

On a rainy day in May, we tried a new recipe in the Traeger grill.

And yep they were finger lickin' good.
Spicy Honey-Garlic Wings

2 1/2 pounds large chicken wings (I used some legs)

Traeger Pork and Poultry Shake or your favorite barbecue rub

4T butter

3 cloves garlic

1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot sauce

1/4 cup honey, or more to taste

1-1/2 cups blue cheese or ranch dressing.

1. Cut the wings into three pieces through the joints. Discard the wing tips. Transfer the remaining "drumettes" and "flats"to a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil, and arrange them in a single layer. Season well with the Traeger Pork and Poultry Shake.

2. Make the spicy honey-garlic sauce. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the garlic and saute or 2 to 3 minutes until it softens (do not let it color). Stir in the hot sauce and honey and cook for several minutes to blend the flavors. Keep warm.

3. When read to cook, preheat oven or grill to 350 degrees.

4. Put the baking sheets with the wings into the over or on the grill grate. Cook for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone. Pour enough spicy honey-garlic sauce over the wings to coat them on both sides, turning with tongs. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes more to set the sauce. Serve with the blue cheese or ranch dressing. ENJOY!

Fire Station 2011

2011-05-23T18:12:00.000-07:00

Today was a field trip with the Kindergarten kids at Dworshak. We had a picnic at Storybook Park and then we were off to the Fire Station.

One very brave kindergarten teacher kinda volunteered to be the target.
Where is she?
About half way through it started to rain and we were all soaked by the time we got all the kids back on th bus. The kids were so good and they really enjoyed shooting the target with the foam gun.

Jr. Miss 2011

2011-05-08T17:08:00.000-07:00

I was a hostess mom again this year for the Distinguished Young Woman Scholarship Program (aka Jr. Miss). This year had extra meaning for me. I change this young ladies diaper. Yes, I am getting old. She was a joy to work with.

Me, Steph and Jenny at the dinner after the interviews.
We had a lot of great people donate to the program and we won the most tickets sold and the first donations turned in. Thanks to all who make this program such a success.
She made it in the top 10 and won a pot load of money in scholarships.
Last minute run through of questions for the final night. Stephanie won an interview scholarship, fitness scholarship and self-expression scholarship.

Mother's Day

2011-05-08T11:45:00.000-07:00

This little man joined us for dinner. He is quite the eater.
Kona and Jared invited us over for Sunday dinner. She is a very good cook. We had Mexican haystacks, raspberry salad, fruit salsa and a yummy dessert, Mississippi Mud with ice cream. It was so nice to just enjoy dinner. Thanks, Kona and Jared. Love you!

Happy Mother's Day to Chalet, Mindy and Heather. Hope your day was great with your family.

2011-04-04T19:19:00.000-07:00

THE SHOW WAS AWESOME! George really does look good in his wranglers. Reba is a true entertainer. I love her smile.

LeeAnn opened the show and sang a duet with Reba.

Con gave me the tickets for Valentines Day. We started the evening off by eating at PF Chang's. YUMMY. We had seats on the floor, center stage, row 13. The couples that sat behind us were so happpppy to be there. One to any drinks, but they were pretty funny. Should have gotten a picture. A picture can speak a thousand words. When we came out of the Energy Solutions Center it was pouring rain and guess where my umbrellas were, IN THE CAR. By the time we got to the car we were soaked. It was a very fun evening. Thanks, hun

Birthday Kids

2011-03-02T10:38:00.001-08:00

Cody's birthday was Feb 28th and Taygan's March 2nd. And now we add Will on Feb 23rd. So Happy Birthday to The Haycock Family.

Jaycie enjoying birthday cake (oh and by the way Jaycie is walking)

Two really silly kids.

Blow hard sis and you will get them

2011-03-02T08:46:00.000-08:00

Then it was off to dinner with the fam. Taygan chose Cafe Rio.

Taygan and Jaycie waiting in line. (about 25 minutes). Taco Tuesday in Aggie Country! CRAZY!!

Stop it Grandpa. Con is always teasing her (but I think she likes it just a little bit).

What should I get Dad?

February Birthdays

2011-03-02T08:23:00.001-08:00

Taygan is turning 9 can you believe that. So we went shopping. She is so cute. She tried a few things on and then the big decision WHICH ONE! She picked some cute Spring stuff out and then it was off to get shoes to match. What FUN!

Happy Birthday Taygan We love you! xoxoxoxo

Will Boston Haycock

2011-03-02T08:13:00.000-08:00

We now have our 10th grandchild, Will Boston Haycock, was born on February 23, 2011 in the wee hours of the morning. He weighted 7 lbs and 13 ozs. He was 3 weeks early and those darn lungs weren't developed. A few days on the ventalator and alot of TLC he is doing great. He has those Haycock cheeks but I think he looks like his Grandpa Steve.

President's Weekend

2011-02-21T07:05:00.000-08:00

We sent the weekend at the cabin. We received about 6 inches of snow. The boys were so excited for all the powder. For me that means alot of work.

The weekend was spent playing games. Eating alot of yummy food and just plain relaxing.

We go to a fun little place, Meadow Creek. You can only get there on snowmachines. We took Jaycie in this time. She wasn't quite sure about the snowmachines on the way in but on the way home she wanted to sit up and see the scenry. She was a trooper.

Hamburgers and fresh cut fench fries, a mtn Dew and good conversation what more could you ask for.

Jaycie enjoying a drink of Jaymie's root beer.

Grandpa Con and Cody getting Jaycie ready for her first snowmobile ride.

What a beautiful picture.

Grandpa and Jaycie ready for a ride.

Happy Birthday to Jaycie

2011-01-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday dear Jaycie, Happy Birthday to YOU!
We just love this little bug to death. She is just a happy little girl. She does have a mind of her own. She knows what she wants and when she wants it. Hope you have an awesome day!

Lady Bug Party

2011-01-17T18:59:00.000-08:00

Chalet and Kona got on the band wagon and made Jaycie's birthday cake. They did a lady bug theme. We had lady bugs mini cakes, confetti cupcakes, different kinds of red candy and red popcorn. Before we ate all this sugarie stuff, we had a dinner of lasagna, french bread and a yummy green salad.
The goodie table

Taygan was the decorator. She is such a good little helper. Kona and Taygan getting everything just right.

Tanner Plays JAZZ Ball

2011-01-17T18:46:00.000-08:00

Tanner is growing up so fast. He is playing Jazz ball. I can remember when his dad played Jazz ball (flash back). Anyway, he is quite the little hustler. It is so fun to watch this team of first graders. They are so cute and try so hard to get that ball in the hoop.
I think Tanner is doing a little stretching getting ready to play.

Pass it to me

Beginning a New Year

2011-01-17T15:07:00.000-08:00

What better way to start a new year than to get to watch some basketball. Conner is playing on two teams and so he is keeping himself really busy, not to say anything for his mom and the running about to all of the practices and games.
Conner taking a water break.

A needed time out

Max entertaining himself at the games by taking pictures of himself.

Half time and getting a game plan. They played really well but came up short by 4 points.

Oh the JOYS of Motherhood

2011-01-16T19:01:00.000-08:00

We had a birthday party for Jaycie, early because alot of the family were going to be in Logan. Can you believe she will be one on the 25 th of the month? Chalet made a lady bug cake and let Jaycie dig in. (pictures coming). So this is the after math of the cake.

What are you doing, mom?

Christmas Memories 2010

2011-01-08T10:01:00.001-08:00

These two birds playing Angry Birds on their Droids. Cody, Chalet, Con and me all got new Droids just before the holidays. We played alot of Anrgy Birds over the week.

Daddy giving some loves to his little girl.

Look what I got Grandpa.

Thank heavens it's over.

2011-01-07T11:30:00.000-08:00

I took the kids to Tangled in 3D in December. Max, Tanner and Tay really liked it. I think that Conner was just okay with it. It was a cute movie and Max loved the 3D effects. As long as you have popcorn and a pop everything is great!

Tanner in his way cool glasses.

Christmas 2010

2011-01-03T13:32:00.001-08:00

Another Christmas is in the past. We had a quiet Christmas this year. Cody, Chalet and Jaycie were with us Christmas. Jaycie didn't feel well at all. She had some yuckie virus. It came with all the things that happen when you get one. Throwing up ( all over her mom several times), poopie panties, crankie and not very much sleep. It just breaks my heart when any of the grandkids don't feel up to par. Good thing that is in the past. I got a new camera for Christmas and I need my kids to show me how to put things on the blog. Well, the snow was wonderful.
Once again we had a lots of yummy food, watched alot of football, played a few games and slept alot, which we all needed. I hope I can figure how to download from my Flip camera

2010-11-23T07:57:00.000-08:00

ions with us. What a blessing to have everyone there. Jared had great support from his family.The Haycock Klan, (expect for 6), Cody's family had other places to be, so no pictures for them:(

Jared and Kona coming out of the temple with Jaycie.

Snow Day

2010-11-23T07:46:00.000-08:00

PHONE RING 6:00 A.M. No school. Yeppee! I will take advantage of not having to go to school. Work on some Christmas sewing, clean the house, have nap and listen to the wind blowing at a 100 miles an hour. Big storm coming in this afternoon, like 5-8 inches and the wind. Probably won't have to get up for school tomorrow. Enjoy your day!

Back to Work

2010-11-09T14:46:00.000-08:00

I started a new job on Monday. I am at Dworshak as an aide in the all day kindergarten. I am just working a half day and I think it is going to be fun. All I have to know is my colors, the alphabet, numbers and how to watch kids eat their lunch. I have lunch duty, something that I have never done before. Wish me luck. Tomorow is my first lunch duty.

2010-11-07T15:27:00.000-08:00

We had a great lesson today at church on the Gift of the Holy Ghost. One thing I took from it was to slow down and let our minds listen. Our lives our so busy and noisy that we sometimes forget to slow down and be in a quiet place to listen. Turn off the ear phones, the iPods, TV and computer and listen to that wonerful gift that was given to each of us at our baptism.

Thought of the Day

2010-11-05T08:26:00.000-07:00

An idle mind is the devil's wokshop.
And the devil's name is Alzheimers. So keep that mind active. Read, garden, scrapbook, crochet, piece a quilt- just do anything that will keep your mind moving. Oh, go to the mall, that is going to be at the top of my list.

Old Friends

2010-11-04T15:53:00.000-07:00

I just love this gal. We were very good friends in high school. We are in Stepperettes for all three year. Jan and her mom came to the DQ for lunch and I was so surprised. We talk non stop for 2 hours. We remembered the fun times that we had as we grew up in Burley. We will keep in touch this time for sure. She lives just a couple of blocks from my son in Meridian. Another thing to be thankful for FRIENDS.

2010-11-04T07:50:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that these are still blooming

I raked leaves yesterday and it looks like I will be raking more today.

Nov 4th Wow, have you noticed the beautiful colors this fall. They are so bright. I am thankful for the gift of sight. Have you ever thought what your life would be like without the gift of sight? Cracker I am learning to use my camera. Thanks, family for my Canon Power Shot.

Count Down to Thanksgiving

2010-11-03T18:14:00.000-07:00

Nov 3rd. I am thankful that I live in a free country and I had the opportunity to vote yesterday. I am thankful for all of the soliders that are protecting the United States of America and for their family that are giving so much on our behalf. Bless and protect them.

Birthday Boy

2010-10-24T16:51:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I felt really, really, really old. Jason turned 36 years old. We spent the day in Meridian with his family. Lunch at El Tampa, shopping at Sportsman's and then a fun afternoon at WahZoo, a family fun center. Lazer tag and go-carts were the favorites. It seems like just yesterday we were bringing that little boy home. How time flyies. I still don't have a working camera. (Maybe for my birthday) Happy Birthday Jason. We Love You!

Celebrate the Fall

2010-10-10T18:28:00.000-07:00

Grandma Vicki had her celebrate FALL party. Pumpkin Patch first. The weather was beautiful. Grandpa Con and Jason went goose hunting, Jared was in the tractor and so they missed the pumpkin patch. :( Time for a family photo.

Jaycie first pumpkin patch experience. She really didn't care one way or any other, but just wait for next year.

Austin, Dylan and Hailey protecting their finds

We finished up the day with a soup bar and of course the carving for the pumpkins. More picture to come later. I love this time of year and I am so thankful that we live in this beautiful valley and enjoy the many blessings that we have.

Diaper Bag

2010-09-24T05:02:00.000-07:00

FALL is offically here and boy is it ever beautiful. That means that I a going to get a lot of sewing, quilting, stitching and scraping done. I took a class at The Gathering Place. I made a diaper bag, not that I need a diaper bag, but it will make a great church bag or stitching bag. Actually, I made it for Chalet. And if I hadn't lost my camera card;( you could see what it looks like. Kona and I are going to make ours, hope by then I will have found the card or maybe I'll just get a new one. Anyway remember LIFE IS YUMMY!

FIRE in the Cans

2010-09-10T08:39:00.000-07:00

We had a little bit of excitement on Sunday at the reunion. I am sitting where I could see the garbage cans and I notice that there is some smoke coming from behind the cans. I thought that maybe someone was grilling , but when flames started coming out of the cans I say to Cody (who is a volunteer fireman in Logan), I think we have a problem. He grabbed the fire extingusher from the trailer. So Con and Cody ran to put it out, but it needed a little bit more stuff on it, so Con called 911 and reported the problem. Didn't get a picture of the fire truck.
We think that someone put hot briquettes into the cans. STUPID!

The grandkids and Aunt Kona watching Cody and Grandpa in action with the fire.

Haycock Reunion 2010

2010-09-09T16:10:00.000-07:00

Labor Day brought on the Haycock Reunion at Cherry Hills in Kaysville, Ut. We had fun in the sun, Minute To Win It Games (except the wind came up and we couldn't finish, because we had to tie down tents and campers), ate a whole bunch of yummy food, crafts and lots of memories.

How's that working for you, Mindy?

Minute to Win It Games

More painting of the dinosaurs

Conner, Austin and Dylan working at cereal puzzles in one minute.

Dylan putting the final touches on his dinosaur

Tanner getting some help from Aunt Chalet

Max is trying to hit a fly with his paint brush

Taygan, Hailey and Savannah working on their birdhouses

Fall is on the Way

2010-09-01T07:26:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went huckleberry hunting. First time! It was raining and blowing like crazy but we just kept picking. We got about 2 quarts of berries. I made freezer jam and got 7 pints.

Grandpa Con picking. We were soaking wet by the time we fnished.

This little guy was putting peanuts away for the winter. He would come up pretty close to us to get the peanuts.

There is a mommy moose and her twin cubs on the Island and every once in a while we get to see them up close. They like to hang out by our cabin. This is the mommy and the twins are not to far away.

Grandpa's Ribs and Tri Tip

2010-08-22T17:33:00.000-07:00

The boys enjoying ribs and corn. Looks like they are not complaining and enjoying them from ear to ear.

Taygan finishing off a yummy ear of corn

Jaycie got plenty of attention from Conner and Taygan.

Fair Time Birthdays

2010-08-22T17:23:00.000-07:00

Well one more fair week is history. We now have three B-days during fair week so to celebrate we do it on Sunday. Kona turned 28, Jared, 31 and Grandpa Con, 56. Grandpa Con cooked Tri Tip, pork ribs, corn on the cob and potatoes on his new Traeger Smoker. And of course a DQ ice cream cake. They all blew out the candles as the kids looked on. Happpppy, Happy Birthday to you all!:)

Pee Wee Showmanship

2010-08-14T15:13:00.000-07:00

Taygan and Conner's sheep with a little encouragment from dad.

The Cashe County Fair has a Pee Wee division in the sheep program. Taygan was a little hesitate to show but a new pair of cowgirl boots did the trick. Everyone was a winner. They all received $3.00 and bottle of Gaterade.

There was 105 Pee Wee. The judge had them say their name and the name of their lamb and 45 minutes later we were on to the real show.
Way to go Tanner and Max

A New Business Adventure

2010-08-13T07:44:00.000-07:00

So, Con got this wild hair, like he does sometimes, to buy this Traeger Smoker. We did some duch oven potatoes for the Boy Scout 100 year celebration this last week. A company from Jerome was there to cook the meat and Con really liked their Traeger Smoker. So, he got on KSL and low and behold there was one for sale. Lucky us! It is only two years old and has hardly been used. We jumped in the truck after the lamb show and headed for SLC to just look at it and the rest is history. So if any one has a need for some dang good grub, just give us a call and we will see what we can do. Retirement what's that!

Oh the Memories

2010-08-13T07:39:00.000-07:00

Cody and Conner's lamb getting ready for the show. I think that he also had a walk down memory lane. It's good for him to see what we went thru that week of fair. Just wait Cody till you have 4 lambs to get ready. Good Luck!

Fair Time

2010-08-13T07:16:00.000-07:00

Well it's fair time again and the feel of fall is in the air, at least in Cache County. It was a walk down memory lane for Con and I. Cody's oldest, Conner, is following in the Haycock tradition of showing a lamb. It was his first year in 4-H. He had a beautiful blue ( we call the black in the old days), anyway, he was a good one. Weighing in at 104. This judge really liked this lamb and kept coming back to Conner, feeling and poking and always watching Conner. I think he was checking the size of lamb to the size of kid. The tall kid right next to Conner in this picture won the class with the boy with the other "blue" lamb in second and Conner in third.

He was beaming for ear to ear at the final three.

Conner with his winnings. Isn't he the cutest cowboy you have ever seen.

Grandpa Con explaining what all the poking and measuring is for to some of Conner friends.

Family Pics

2010-08-05T19:48:00.000-07:00

So while we were all in Logan for Dylan's baptism, we had a own personal photographer take some pictures of all 19 of us. Cody and Chalet are messin around with the idea of this photography thing. So who better to practice on but your family. He took some of the girls, the boys, grandkids with grandpa Con and grandma Vicki. All in all they turned out pretty good.

Dylan's Baptism

2010-08-05T19:12:00.000-07:00

Dylan Jonthan Haycock turned 8.
He has a cousin that turned 8 also, so he was baptized in Utah opps I mean Idaho, with Tanner Thain.
Dylan and his dad, Jason

Grandpa Con, Grandma Vicki and Dylan

Dylan and his family, Savannah, Heather, Jason, Hailey and Austin

Dylan and Tanner showing their muscles

The future missionaries, Elder Haycock and Elder Thain

We have our own personal photographer, Cody Schenk

Jaycie just chilling in the shade.

She was such a tropper. It was so hot but she really didn't give a hoot.

Just waiting to eat

Taygan and Jaycie. Check out those glasses.

She really doesn't mind them at all. Taygan is such a good babysitter

Tanner taking a little cat nap in the shade.

Burley Stake Youth Conference

2010-08-05T18:39:00.000-07:00

FAITH over FEAR

was the theme for the 3 day event.
The stake YM-YW had a bunch of fun activities planned for the youth.

Con hanging out in the shade before the next meal. Looks great Chelsee!

Sanding and more sanding for the service project. Keep it up Hailey

The chairs were done for the Christmas Council. The kids did a great job on finishing the chairs

Just think of the smiling faces of the children that will recieve these chairs at Christmas.

4th of July Parade

2010-08-05T18:28:00.000-07:00

The kids enjoyed the 4th of July parade on the Island. It was pretty cold.

Max was my partner for the parade. He made sure there was some candy left over.

Don't know which is funnier for them, driving the 4 wheelers or throwing the candy to the by- standers.

Love those smiles.

Conners 1st Fish

2010-08-05T18:21:00.000-07:00

Grandpa Con took Conner and Cody fishing out on Henry's. Conner caught the first fish and the second and the third and the biggest. He was pretty excited. He had been one time before and didn't caught a thing. He wasn't to sure about putting his fingers in that fishes mouth. It weight about 5 1/2 lbs. (Check out Taygan tye die capris)

Tye Dye Fun

2010-08-05T18:07:00.000-07:00

We had Cody's family over the 4th of July. We tie dyed t-shirts.

Tanner wanted to do it all by himself and once he got the hang of it, he did great.

Conner started out wanting to do just a little bit but then added more color to to his.

Max squirting blue on his shirt.

Taygan got to do a pair of capris and she couldn't decide how to tie dye them.

Another Birthday

2010-06-06T18:45:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Austin. We made a trip to Meridian on Saturday to celebrate Austin's 10th birthday. When we got there he had about 30 kids over for a party. There were kids everywhere. He invited his class from school to help him celebrate. Sorry, Austin there is no pictures I couldn't find my camera. We took them to dinner and then ice cream at TCBY. We hope you had a great day. We love you!:)

Birthday Boy

2010-06-06T17:48:00.000-07:00

How about a tail gate birthday party in the parking lot of Texas Roadhouse")

YEE HAW, MAX!

Max turned 4 on June 3rd. He is so dang cute. He loves to play any kind of ball. He looks up to his two older brothers and loves his sister. We love you Max!

Birthday Dinner

2010-06-04T18:08:00.000-07:00

The rest of the gang having dinner. Cracker teases Taygan like know buddies business and she loves every minutes of it.

Conner loves their ribs. He says they are finger lick'n good.

Jaycie didn't like all the loud noises with the YEE HAWS!! :(

Birthday Boy

2010-06-04T16:42:00.000-07:00

We made a trip to Logan to celebrate Tanner and Max's birthday's. We ate a Texas Roadhouse and the opened gifts out in the parking lot.

Tanner turned 7 on May 27th. He has lost his two front teeth and another one is ready to exit anytime. Tanner is so active and on the go all the time. Tanner, Happy Birthday and we love you more.

The staff at Texas Roadhouse gave the boys a big YEE HAW for their birthdays

What Season Is It?

2010-06-02T16:36:00.000-07:00

We went to the cabin for Memorial Day and I wasn't sure just which season we were in. We experienced everything from sunshine to snow. Yes, I said snow, about 3 inces.We didn't get to have a campfire, go on a hike or have s'mores. But we did get play alot of game A good time was had by all.

The boys went for a ride on the 4-wheelers and they had on their snowmobile clothing.

New Quilt This & That

2010-04-22T18:47:00.000-07:00

I saw a cute quilt last night at The Gathering Place. I couldn't stop thinking about it. I want to change my guest bedroom but I don't want to paint so this quilt kit will be just great. I can change the border to match the paint and this quilt and be done. What fun at a very little work.

The quilt class I have been doing has helped me so much. I put this square together twice in less than 2 hours. That's cutting, sewing and putting together. But the biggest joy was that seams matched. So I want to make curtains and shams, does anyone have any ideas for something fun?

6th Quilt Square

2010-04-22T18:25:00.000-07:00

We had our monthly quilting class last night. It was a make-up class also and I finished 2 squares in 4 hours. For some that may seem long but for me it was great. I am finally getting it. Figuring out how flying geese fly has finally found a way into my brain and I am enjoying the concept. Thanks Shelley for all the help. You are awesome.

Jaycie's Easter Tutu

2010-04-07T18:14:00.000-07:00

Jaycie sent her first Easter at home with Mom and Dad. The Easter Bunny found her and it looks like she faired pretty good. I made her little Easter tutu. Check out that cute smile. Love you, Jaycie

What Troppers!

2010-04-06T18:04:00.000-07:00

We had so many fun things planned, but the Idaho weather was not cooperating with us. The kids bundled up and braved the storm, or the wind I should say. Conner was not in this pic because he had to go to work with Grandpa. And you know what, he is better help than some of the help we have at the DQ and he is 9. Go figure!!!

LOVE THE SMILES :)

Family Traditions

2010-04-04T17:46:00.000-07:00

For the last, well probably 25 years on General Conference weekends, Con has fixed omelets for brunch. And this year was no different. We had omelets, fresh fruit including chocolate dipped strawberries for Conner, muffins. I had packets for the kids to work (thanks Nancy). We played conference bingo, word searchs, coloring pages and journals for them to write what the topic of the talks were.

Grandpa Con and Mindy in the kitchen.

You want what, Max

Conner enjoying his dipped strawberries.

Frosting Fight Anyone?

2010-04-03T17:39:00.000-07:00

Taygan and Grandpa Con had to share their frosting with each other.

Quess who won!!!!!

Family Times

2010-04-03T17:18:00.000-07:00

Cody, Mindy and the kids came for the Easter weekend. We had fun doing the traditional things at Easter. Frosting cupcakes, dying eggs, flying kites ( in the snow,cold and wind). Not a very good grandma weather weekend.

Max didn't want to take his coat off. I think he was afraid that he might miss something.

Grandpa, I want blue frosing

Conner was pretty protective of his eggs. He wanted them to be perfect.

And then there is Taygan. She is a very good helper in the kitchen.

Tanner had his colors picked out right offf the bat.

Girl's and their Puppies

2010-03-28T16:22:00.000-07:00

My friend Jenny and her daughter Stephanie had a baby shower for Jaycie and Chalet. Got to see a lot of friends that we haven't talked to for years. Well, Chalet's cheer coach from high school came. She always thinks of the darnest things. She and her daughter gave Jaycie a darling little stuffed puppy and on the card it said, "Now you have one of your own just like mom and grandma. I know she thinks we are crazy women with our puppies! Thank Gwen and Celese.

Car Seat Covers

2010-03-23T10:39:00.000-07:00

This is one of my lastest projects.. One of Chalet's co-workers is going to be having twin girls in April and she asked me to make a couple of car seat cover for the babies. She picked the material out and I went to sewing. They turned out pretty cute. It was fun!

They remind me of Minnie Mouse's dresses.

2010-03-17T21:19:00.000-07:00

I got to spend a few days with my Jaycie. Chalet had Dr. appointments in SLC so Grandma Vicki to the rescue. We got alot of bonding time, face time and just hanging out time. Loved every minute of that. She's decked out for St Patty's Day. That smile is to die for. She is really starting to reconize faces and voices. She knows when her daddy walks in the room and starts talking to her.

Love those little toes!

The swing is a new toy. Looks like it will work to keep her happy:)

A little EARLY

2010-03-10T18:49:00.000-08:00

I think that these SPRING flowers are just a little early. I cleaned a flower bed on Monday and this is what I found! Then on Tuesday it SNOWED! I am really ready for Spring:)

Spring Project

2010-03-10T17:28:00.000-08:00

Spring is just around the corner and this is our next fun project for Relief Society. A kite, now doesn't that say "Spring is Here". We are going to make this cute kite. It can be hang at a front door or put on a stake in the yard. Where ever you put it, it will put you in a 'Springee' Mood.

Jaycie's Vintage Bum

2010-03-02T16:45:00.000-08:00

Isn't she just the cutest thing you have ever seen. My friend, Bonita, knitted this little bug hat with shoes to match. "Cute as a bug"

Moon Shine Work

2010-03-02T08:03:00.000-08:00

Well, this is the fruits of a long winter. Con got the shop done last fall and so he needed a project for the winter. I call this the "MOON SHINE" machine. Actually it is a furnace, not sure just how it works but I am sure I am going to find out this next winter. He plans to heat the house with it. It runs on used vegatable oil and since we have an aboundance of veggie oil we should be set for the winter.

Randy and Con found this boiler yesterday and just had to have it. I have told Con that we will not start "A YARD OF JUNK." He assures me that he has a plan for the machine. We'll see :)

Happy 8th Birthday Taygan Leigh

2010-03-02T05:53:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Taygan!

Today is my Taygan Leigh's 8th birthday. I am in awe at how fast these grandkids grow up. When Taygan wants to sit on my lap, I always ask her, Do you think you will want to sit on my lap when you are 16?" And of course there is always, Grandma! with a big laugh to follow. Here are some pictures that reminds me of the good memories with this sweet little girl.

Taygan with her cousins,Hailey and Kason

Happy Birthday Taygan. WE love you!!

Happy Birthday To Cody

2010-02-28T14:11:00.000-08:00

Today is Cody's birthday and so on Saturday we took his family out to dinner. There is a new place in Logan called Smokin' Blues BBQ. They have 28 different flavors of root beer. The boys are tasting huckleberry root beer. It was pretty sweet.

Conner decided to stick to orange creme soda. One in each hand!
Conner loves ribs. He says they are finger lickn' good. Max as pretty sleepy after he got his tummy full. He fell asleep on the way home. What a kid!

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to YOU,

Happy Birthday dear Cody,

Happy Birthday to YOU! We love you!

P.S. Taygan sorry you missed the party!

Puppy Care

2010-02-27T10:27:00.000-08:00

Cracker, Chalet and Jaycie went to St. George for a bike race that Crack was riding in, so Grandma Vicki got to be the dog sitter. Gizmo, in the center is no problem at all. Daisey Mae, the one not minding for the picture is a little crazy or maybe OCD. Chloe on the left just puts up with her extended family. They are so fun to watch play. (Maybe next year I will get to be the babysitter for Jaycie!)

Pinwheels

2010-02-20T20:54:00.000-08:00

I thought that since I learned how to do pinwheels that I had better do it again so that I wouldn't forget how. So now I have a table runner for March. The yellow is really lime green. Just have to get it quilted.

Quilt Class Fun Pinwheels

2010-02-17T20:44:00.000-08:00

Tonight at class we learned how to do a pinwheel the easy way. Shelly is so talented and can figure anything out when you screw-up. Mine turned out pretty darn good. Four down and eight more to go.

2010-02-16T15:48:00.000-08:00

We sent Valentines/President's Day all by ourselves. We went to the cabin and enjoyed just being lazy. We did get the snowmachines out of the trailer but we didn't go very far. Made a couple trips to West Yellsowstone for pizza and breakfast.

Self portait, not to bad. If only grandpa Con would have smiled.

Chloe being lazy with her partner.

We fixed dinner for our friends Brent and June. I made a cheesecake and it never did set up, so we had cheesecake soup with cherries. These two have been married for 52 years and we enjoy their company so much.

2010-02-11T15:00:00.000-08:00

I love holidays because of the yummy foods.

I tried a new sugar cookie recipe. It has buttermilk instead of sour cream. They are yummy and they stay soft. This recipe came from Chalet's friend, Jodi.

Sugar Cookies

2c shortening
2c sugar
2 eggs
pinch of salt
2 c buttermilk
1t baking soda
1 T vanilla
7c flour
Blend shortening and sugar together. Add eggs, salt, buttermilk and vanilla. Mix soda and flour in a separate bowl. Gradually add to sugar mixture. Cover. Chill for 30 minutes. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2 thick. Cut into shapes. Bake @ 350 for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Frost with cream cheese frosting.

2010-02-11T10:15:00.000-08:00

Okay, so this last weekend I got to spend some time in Logan. I went to Conner and Tanner Jazz basketball games, watch the Super Bowl ( GO Saints), Con lost a bet on the game and he had to buy Conner pizza, spoil our little Jaycie and I even found time to make this arrangment to go in Jaycie's nursery. Cody found the bucket and he told me to fill it with flowers. I think it turned our pretty darn cute. They are building a shelf to up above the nightstand. (Get r'done, Cracker)

Notice the darling blanket on the chair. Chalet made it!

Grandpa Time

2010-02-10T18:16:00.000-08:00

Grandpa Con and Jaycie just hanging out

Jaycie, This is how you multie task and watch Ebay listings

2010-02-09T09:54:00.000-08:00

Our Little Angel- Jaycie Lyn Schenk

Jaycie & her cousins

2010-02-03T10:39:00.000-08:00

January 30,2010

Minday, Tanner and Chalet comparing Chalet's baby pictues. No she looks like her dad!

Max, Taygan and Tanner. Max and Tay had a litle bit of a cough so they were glad to put the masks on so they could have Jaycie time

Conner admiring his newest cousin. He kept saying "she is so small"

She loves this over sized pillow. The "Boopie" Thanks Gena!

Jaycie's Birthday

2010-02-03T10:22:00.000-08:00

Chalet, Cracker and their little angel right from heaven.

Good JOB, Chalet

Mintutes after birth
NOT a very good picture, tooooo many cameras to handle.

JAYCIE IS HERE

2010-01-26T19:45:00.001-08:00

She arrived on Monday the 25th at about 7:01 p.m. give or take a few minutes. She weighted in a 6lb. 12 oz and was 19 1/2 in long. She has quite a bit of brown hair. She is very good baby so far, cross your fingers (for Chalet and Cody) that she keeps up the good attitude. Chalet is feeling pretty dang good. She is strong than nails and did an excellant job bring that little girl into the world. Oh and by the way Cracker did pretty good also. WE love them and this new little spirit. (Pics later)

Baby Jaycie

2010-01-23T16:57:00.000-08:00

Jaycie's birthday was yesterday, but she didn't want to come and play. We will get to meet her on Thrsday January 28th. Chalet and Cody are ready to move on to the next phase of this parenting thing. I'll post as soon as she says "Hello World, I'm here!!!"

Inventory Sale

2010-01-18T16:54:00.000-08:00

I am having a inventory sale on Bumbles faces and bands. $18.25 for one, $36.00 for two bands. The watch faces are $17.00. If I have to ship to you there will be shipping on top of the cost of your order. I have a pretty good inventory in all sizes.

More Snow Play

2010-01-18T16:37:00.000-08:00

Pictures out of order. This was after the day in the snow. The boys playing with Mr. Potatoe Head.

We went out to Island Park Village and there is a hill just the kids size. They would ride the hill and we would bring them to the top on the snow machines.

Conner and Max getting ready to go down. That little Max would pile on top of his big brother and ride with no fear what so ever.

Max and his Dad. That blue tube was great. It would send those kids swirling around and around.

Friends in the SNOW

2010-01-18T16:12:00.000-08:00

Since the kids had a 3 day weekend, they made there way to the snow and clean air. Cody and Mindy's friends from Vernal were in Island Park for snow play. We rode snow machines, found a hill for some tubing and of course you guessed it, lots of yummy food.

Max is such a little trooper. He plays until he can't go any more and then he finds a spot to nap.

Dakoda, Kennedy, Bailey and Taygan ready for a ride. Samatha caugthing her breath.

Max (before his little catnap) and Tanner

Taygan caughting a wave!

Weekend of Playing in the Snow

2009-12-28T21:18:00.000-08:00

We took the kids on the machines. We went tubing and taught Max how to drive the Mini Z, Yes I said Drive. He is 3 1/2. What a day

Tanner ready for the ride.

Conner and Taygan on the 300. Conner is getting pretty good on that thing.

Max always wants to go with Grandpa Con

What a busy body that Max is. We took him out on the reservior and he learned to drive the Mini Z. He even tried a few boat docks as jumps. Mindy got some good pictures. We love having the kids come. We are blessed to get to be a part of the lives.

Christmas 2009

2009-12-28T19:04:00.000-08:00

The kids learned a new game this weekend. JACKS, imagine that. I told them that I played Jacks at recess when I was in school. They then had t0 learn the game.

Max was so excied when he would pick up a jack.

The memories that a set of Jacks can brning back.

Tanner wanted to play Jacks everytime there was a break in the action

Preggo Chalet

2009-12-23T18:33:00.000-08:00

Cracker and Chalet are going to have a baby in about 30 days. They had some awesome pictures taken. Go to leavittphoto.blogspot.com to view them. WE (oh I mean me) are so excited, we (I) can't hardly stand it. January 22nd is the official date. I'll keep you posted!

Snow Puppy

2009-12-23T18:23:00.000-08:00

Our puppy, Chloe, loves the snow. We have to watch her though, she will wander off and her little feet get to cold and she will just stand there and not move. She will have snow balls on her under side. We just love her!

The Sites of Christmas

2009-12-23T17:56:00.001-08:00

Our tree at the cabin. It is pretty skinny, kinda a Charlie Brown tree. I told Con that I didn't want a really tall this year ( to hard to decorate by yourself) so we went a hunting for a tree, found one and the next day Con took the grandkids to cut it down, well let's just say he didn't bring the one that I had pick-out, but I love it!

I love Christmas time in the mountains beacuse there is always some snow and the wind is usually not blowing.

Notice the icicles hanging off the roof :-)

Christmas Traditions

2009-12-23T17:42:00.000-08:00

I don't remember to many of my families traditions as I was growing up but the one that I do remember is Christmas Tree sweet breads. My grandma Albers, my mom mother, would make these every year. That traditions was past down to my mom and you guessed it to me. My girls are keeping this tradition alive and are making the Breads. They are the best with lots of cream cheese frosting and then warmed up in the microwave. I am waiting for the grandkids to get here to decorate.

Thanksgiving Time

2009-11-30T07:57:00.001-08:00

Well, Turkey Day was great. The turkey tasted even better this year. Don't know why, but it did. Con and I went to find a couple of trees and ended up taking home four. One for the cabin, one for the house, and then two of the kids took the other two. I love the smell of a fresh tree in the house. Got the one at the cabin decorated. I am amazed that every year I use the same decoration and the tree is different every year. I have missed placed my camera, so that means no pictures just now. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and had time to think about all the things that we have to be thankful for. THINK to THANK.

Castle for Jaycie

2009-11-13T08:14:00.000-08:00

Chalet's friends and sister are giving her a shower on Saturday and they asked me to make a diaper cake. I have a friend who had already made one so I had a pro to help with this one. I think that it turned out pretty dang cute. My friend also knitted the darling hat that is on top and the little shoes. Chalet has about 73 days left but who is counting! (Grandma Vicki is)

2009-11-13T07:55:00.000-08:00

I am amazed at the suff they can do in the medical field. Yesterday, I had an angiogram on my heart. The wonderful news is that I have NOT ONE clogged aretery or vein in my heart. My heart likes to have spasms and so we will correct that with medication. The doctors,techs and nurse were all so helpful.. Hats of to all those who work in the medical field.

Flying Geese

2009-10-29T08:43:00.001-07:00

Flying Geese, no they aren't the ones Con hunts.. I decided to go out of my comfort zone when it comes to quilting ( after the suggestion of my friend Shelly) so off to The Gathering Place for a class once a month. At the end of a year we will have a complete quilt of Flying Geese. And yes I am out of my comfort zone, but I am going to get.

Want to Play

2009-10-29T08:35:00.001-07:00

Okay so I wouldn't let her paly with the bumper pads, so she went and got her ball. Can we paly NOW? She had just got her hair done and was full of energy.

Baby Stuff

2009-10-29T08:26:00.000-07:00

One more finished project. Jaycie's bumper pads are done. They were pretty easy after the first one. I can be really stupid sometimes. We are so excited for her arrival.

Chloe thought that they were a new play toy! WRONG!