A New Poem to Share

Prayer

Kneeling down she takes her place

Her heart is heavy, she seeks His grace

The weight of the world on her shoulders is resting

The joys and the sorrows, the trails, the testing

Heavenly Father are you really there

Praying for answers, listening with care

Silent and still, her heartbeat is pacing

Collecting her thoughts, though her mind is still racing

Forgive me dear Father when I lose my way

Asking for strength to face the new day

Grateful for blessings seen and unknown

Faithfully knowing that she's not alone

Shelly Isom

Dec. 17, 2008

Not Really Feeling It Yet

I don't really know where the time has gone. I'm as far from being ready for Christmas as I could be. We have had so much going on with Mike's Mom being sick. We went shopping last Saturday for a few hours, what a zoo! Older kids are hard and expensive to buy for. I decided to make several of my gifts this year and I am of course behind. Maybe when we get some snow it will seem more like December to me. Kalli will be turning 21 on Monday.... WooHoo. She has decided to go on a mission in the next few months. There is a lot to be done. Chad is taking his A.C.T.'s on Saturday then plans to hit the slopes for snowboarding. Kevin's been busy with his "best man" duties for his friend Travis who got married last week. Kimber is looking for a new job and working hard taking care of Evadna, to which we are ALL soooooo grateful!
Anyway, I'm hope'n next week brings a little less stress for the family and we can start thinking more about our Savior and His birth. I'm looking forward to going to church for the Sunday Christmas program, it is always a good day : )
Happy Holidays
From My Family to Yours

Count Your Blessings

1. I have a great husband to share my life with me.
2. I have really, really good kids
3. I have the gospel in my life.
4. I have a loving Mom who always cheers me on.
5. I have a job I like with people I love dearly.
6. I have a beautiful home.
7. My husband has a good job.
8. I have a little bit of food storage.
9. I own a gun.
10. I have good in-laws
11. I have a car to drive.
12. I have good friends that love me.
13. I am not sick.
14. My eyes and ears.
15. The ability to touch people's lives with my poems.
16. My trailer & four wheeler
18. My camera so I never forget!
19. Dark Chocolate
20. I have a comfy bed.

This is a small list for such a huge topic. I hope everyone stops and thinks about their blessings !

The Last Game of High School Football

Chad will be playing in his last High School Football Game Friday night. It is really exciting that it's for the State Championship for 5A at the U of U. Bingham won State in 2006 when Chad was a Sophomore. All of Bingham's football teams went undefeated that year and Chad was able to get a State Championship Ring. It was amazing for him. Now he is a Senior and they are in it again. Chad has really grown these past few years into a gifted punter. We are so proud of him and his efforts for his team. It is a sacrifice for him to just punt when he would rather be hitting someone or catching a pass. He was asked by his coach to become the best punter in the State and that is what he did. He has been ranked # 1 in the State the entire season except for one week when he went to #2. He also had a couple weeks where he was # 1 in the Nation . That was such an amazing thing to see as a parent. Chad is not just good at sports, he is a really nice, fun and respectable kid. He is not prefect but does understand the concept of staying out of trouble and making something of your life. Not all of his friends have embraced that thinking through the years. He has had to make new friends or just be alone with the family sometimes. He has been able to find some good friends the past couple years and I am grateful for them! I hope Chad took time to enjoy the journey this season. I hope he can relax and really take things in on Friday night. Win or loose, just enjoy the moment! Go Bingham # 84. The game will be televised live at 6:30 pm on KJAZZ 14 if anyone is interested. 11/21/08

Snorkeling With Kevin and Kalli

Here is the proof that Kevin was in Hawaii. He and Kalli spent one morning snorkeling at Hinomma Bay.

Kevin Went To Hawaii And Took Zero Pictures :( Boys !!

Kalli's Fun Trip To Hawaii

Kalli and her friend Jessica from work , took a little vacation to Hawaii last week. They stayed with another friend Karen who lives there while her husband attends BYU Hawaii. Here are a few random shots of their trip .

I use to have that body but I gave it to Kalli . I would like it back now please : )

Kalli was dying to find,touch, or see a turtle. That's a whopper!

Kalli Looks Like a Local

Water Fall Fun

Happy First Anniversary Jason & Kimber Whitehead Nov. 9, 2008

Everyday is a challenge, never give up! Enjoy the journey. Listen to each other, be kind. Say thank you. Be slow to anger , give a soft answer. Work as a team. Laugh, have a good sense of humor. Hold hands. Be selfless. Pray

Redneck Ride'n at 5 Mile Pass

Ride to Wendover

Jason asks Kimber to marry him July 24th

Big John Flat Family Camp/ Motorcycle Trip

Christmas morning at our house

Grandma & Grandpa Isom's 50th Anniversary Dinner

Birthday cake for Kimber

Supporting friends and family

General Conference breakfast with the family Easter in Goblin Valley

Their Townhouse under construction

Fun with Rock Band

Wedding Dance & Kisses

Opening their gifts at our house.

Halloween Or The Lack There Of...........

So, Halloween just aint what it used to be around here. This year was weird and full of firsts. We began our evening slash afternoon activities at a Bingham football play off game at 3: 00. What awesome weather we had for the game. Anywho, after the game we went to Mike's cousin Cynthia's house for dinner. Just Mike and I. It was the first time we have ever not stayed home and passed out candy. No one egged our house so I guess the kids did not care that no one was home. Chad went to Ryans house and hung out with friends. Kevin was in Hawaii sick with a cold (I know your heart is breaking for him) . Kalli was the only one who got into the spirit. She and her two friends from work dressed up and went out. Rachal was the cutest Tooth Fairy. Kalli and Jessica were .....well pirate wench and saloon girl. Nice choices I know. Kal and Jess went to a dance at UVU. The qoute of the night goes to Kalli with " If STD's were air born I would have got one there!" Apparently there were a lot of "Houchy Mama's " and "Skanky" dirty guys everywhere. It was sick. People just don't dance like they used to!

P.S. Kalli is wearing shorts under that SHORT SKIRT along with a slip not shown in the above picture.

We Shoot Guns For Fun

Mike's brother Brian and his son Preston came in from Texas for the weekend. It was fun to have them with us this year.

Mike is telling me how they used to set up the camp when his Grandpa was live. This is kind of sacred ground for the Isom men.

Ready, Aim, Fire..................

Kevin Mike Kalli Chad

Bring It On !

Mike has a very important job that is way harder than it looks. Isn't that right Chad.

Brian, Kalli and Me Shooting Skeet

Kalli With Her Grandpa

Me and My Girls

Cute Kids

The Awesome Isom Men

Taylor, Kevin, Chad, Bruce, Uncle Ken, Mike, Brian, Preston Isom