My Family Is My Joy


This Blog is my attempt at keeping a record
of my thoughts, feelings and the moments in life that take my breath away.




Thursday, November 27, 2008

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 !

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

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

Friday, November 14, 2008

Snorkeling With Kevin and Kalli


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




Thursday, November 13, 2008

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




















Saturday, November 8, 2008

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.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

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.