Marley...

What a dog!
I love the story about how we got Marley... About 2 years ago, Michael went on splits with the missionaries. Marley was a young pup but only 2 months old. He was inside a crate in a small apartment. Michael commented on the handsome dog to which the owner proceeded to plead with him to take him off his hands, because it was a source of contention between he and the misses. Keeping his own misses in mind, he explained that if he took the dog then he would have a similar problem. But being a man who follows his feelings, he couldn't let the dog starve in the apartment. Michael was very nervous to come home and explain why we now had care over yet another. Knowing we were full at our house with 4 kids,1 dog,1 German exchange student.......
Long story short we found out he was the best dog ever!

Creepy story....

So... Just minding my own business,sleeping peacefully in my own bed. When a sharp pain to my leg woke me up. I screamed, then said to Michael, "I think there's something poky in the bed,turn the light on!". He thought I was crazy, then when I came to my senses, I realized it was not something poky but maybe some critter(we have allot of those around here). So Michael pulled back the cover and found a giant desert centipede...that's right a GIANT desert centipede...on my leg, in my sleep.
It started to swell so of course we were searching Google to see if it was poisonous. Only if your allergic. So I waited to see if I was dieing..nope,not allergic, just creeped out. Oh and by the way, Michael never did catch it.

We moved 4 houses down!

I know.. I KNOW, no one can keep track of us. But we are only four houses down. Although I liked the other house. There were multiple reasons that we said "YES!" when our friends who own this home said "will you rent it,we are moving to Washington?"
The Address is the same just the first four digits have changes 3186 is the new address.
I LOVE this house. It was built 3 years ago so it has the modern conveniences and is really nice! We have soft water, wood floors, tile counter tops,lots of logical space,walk in closets, a huge back yard with a gorgeous view(we still get the view). When I clean it feels so satisfying because it looks clean when I'm done. The AC works fab, there are ceiling fans everywhere. It has a split flour plan so kids are on the other side of the house..nice:) Open flour plan so the living, dining,and kitchen are all connected and a formal living room. I LOVE IT! and since we know we will be here for a while it is nice to love where we live.

Michael's Magic....

We had the weekly "Homeschool meeting/hangout" and Michael did a show for the kids. He has always loved magic and has gotten back into it lately . He has has performed for 3 different groups this week. It's been really fun. We will be posting some videos on youtube in the near future.

Annette Allan

Annette Is one of my all time favorite people!
She is Michael's oldest brother's wife, for those that don't know.
She is real, never fake, she is who she is.
She is loving and an extremely supportive wife.
Her cute ,smart son Canyon is a product of her mothering.
She is nice to hang out with because she is so mellow.
She doesn't mind telling it like it is,its refreshing.
She has no tolerance for whiners,but is empathetic
when you go to her with a problem.
She is very devoted to her own family and extended.
She has so much creative talent that I hate her.
She is so much fun to be with and keeps me cracken up
with jokes only her and I get!

I won't say what Michael said to get the smiles so big, its not appropriate ,although Winslow would probably appreciate it:)

My Brother Winslow!!

"I love to Blog"

First: I have to say Congratulations to him for "Finally Kicking the bucket" and asking Heidi to marry him. They will be married in the SLC temple September 26th.
Second: He let me know of something that I have thought allot about and need people to tell me what y'all think. He used his retarded mocking voice and teased me saying " I love to blog"
then went on to inform me that it is just like a Christmas letter, just an opportunity for people to brag about how wonderful thier kids are. He said everyone always writes all the good stuff and nothing real. I responded that nobody wants to here about the fight I had with my hubby, and that being so far away it was an opportunity to feel like I am sharing my life with others and that I liked hearing about other peoples lives too. Also I said when he has a kid and worships every little milestone, like we all do he will want to "brag" too.
However, I do see his point. Sometimes I do wonder what is behind the smiles,and although I don't need to know everyones issues,sometimes I do feel inferior when I read peoples blogs. I thought about my own and how I hope no one feels like that when they read them.
But why is it that we want to present ourselves so wonderfully to others? And do people think that I am bragging,when I write about my kids? I would love any thought on this, so please respond,if ya want.
In Honor of Winslow, I am going to tell about last night:
Libbie threw up all night ,and I felt bad for not wanting to get near her because I didn't want to "catch it", How selfish,ha?
Oh and Winslow, I love how you tell the truth with humor. Cuz if we didn't laugh,we might cry.

Libbie's Doll

"Liz" I made this doll for Libbie.

Here is a really fun website full of fun homemade crafts:

http://www.etsy.com/