Eagar Stake Trek June 4-7 2010

June 4 - 7 Erick and I got the opportunity to go on our stakes trek. It was the neatest thing, we had the best kids and had the best time. I can't believe how strong our youth are they really are a royal army that can withstand anything. Our family was Cass Pond, Melissa Hamblin, Holly Burnham, Julie Reece, Abbie Lucio, Kariah Finch, Kylie Udall, Amy Cluff Duskin Donaldson, Rex Hamblin, Ty Blank, Tyler Hudson, Colten Merrill, Colten Wilson. We were the Choose the Wright Family. I hope we get the chance to go again!

Chandlers Baptism 5-21-2010

Chandler turned 8 on May 8th. He was Baptised by his Dad on May 21st 2010. Kassidy was also baptised on that same date 5 years ago! After the Baptism we had a family dinner. It was a really special day for Chandler. I think he had a really great time because all he did was giggle while Erick was trying to Baptize him. Thanks to all the family and friends that came to the special occasion!

Kassidy's 13 Birthday 5-19-2010

Kassidy turned 13 on May 19th, she is officially a teenager now. She got a makup bag and some clothes! Erick and I took her out to eat at Booga Reds she really enjoyed going out with just mom and dad. Happy Birthday Sweet 13!

Pitcher Parker 5-11-2010

This is Parker doing what he loves! He got chosen to be one of the 4 pitchers for his little league baseball team. It was like a dream come true for him. He pitches really well and we are excited that he got the experience.

Math Homework

Kassidy's and Erick's favorite thing to do after school - Math Homework. It's a good thing Erick remembers how it works because mom doesn't. Kassidy is a smart girl and has gotten really good grades. She is planning on doing the navit program her Junior and Senior year and becoming a nurse! Proud of you Kassidy!!

Pinewood Derby

This is Parker and his best friend Larry at their pinewood Derby. They had a fun time. Parker won best Design - Goooo parker.

4th Grade Science project

For Parkers 4th grade science project he made a pizza box solar oven. It was so fun that all the kids had to make one and try it out. We tried to bake chocolate chip cookies in it. I think it would have worked if the weather would have cooperated with us. You can't cook in a solar oven with cloudy weather. So on to the next Science Fair.

I haven't blogged for a long time so sorry if you get board, but I am trying to catch up.

Ballerina Kassidy

Kassidy had her dance recital April 16th. She loves Ballet! She had such a great time. She was such a beautiful ballerina. Genuine Dance performs for two nights the first night I watched it with Erick and the kids. The second night I helped back stage, that was so much fun too, what chaos. What a fun memory!

Saturday Kassidy and Payson had fun playing dishes with the kitchen that Santa brought.
I looked outside and saw this man bonding going on. It was fun to watch. I was so excited to see this happening, because this means that we can pass off something in Parkers Scout book. Yipee! Erick showed the boys how to fix a flat bike tire.

We went tubeing with Brian & his family the day after Christmas. There was plenty of snow, and we were ready to get out of the house, and what better people to go with FAMILY!

Chandler loves to snow board we can never find him one good thing Brian and Ginger shared theirs!
Here is Colten Parker and Chandler getting warm by the gas heater. Ginger brought Hot Chocolate and I brought some warm Stew and rolls.
Here is Chandler. He was in heaven.
Erick built a sled a few years back, it has been the best and most fun thing that you can ride down the hill. FAST! Brooklyn just loved to ride down the hill. She would lay down on the sled and "hold on tight" while Erick pulled her up the hill to ride down. Kassidy had fun riding down, but not walking back up. She was really pooped when we headed home.
Brooklyn looked like a blue marshmallow walking around. She finally got cold and complained that her feet were cold. Payson didn't feel very well so he sat in the warm car and watched movies and napped. What a fun day!

Brooklyn was old enough this year to have fun with for christmas. Mom had a great time buying all the dollies and dishes and girly stuff.
Chandler gets soooo excited when its HIS turn to open a gift. We take turns opening gifts so we can see what everyone gets. So they open the gift and then we get to play with it for a few minutes and then we move on to the next. It makes the magic last a little longer.
Kassidy was such a good helper. She would help Brooklyn open her presents. She was so patient.
Dad looks like he could have stayed in bed a little longer. Parker and Payson were the alarm clocks this year. 6:00 is a great time to start opening gifts!

1. First snowfall of 2009
2. Brooklyn gets to play in the snow for the first time
3. Payson gets to make a snow angel for the first time
Kassidy couldn't keep her eyes open. The reflection of the snow was so bright. She just kept sneezing.
Payson watched Parker and Chandler make a snow angel, and so he decided to try it!
Everyone having a snow ball to eat
Brooklyns first taste of fresh snow! She usually eats what comes off your shoes inside! YUCK!

This is the first big snow storm we had. The kids couldn't wait to go build a snowman. We had a two hour delay that day and the whole two extra hours they played outside. Brooklyn and I stayed inside where it was nice and toasty!

This is our annual family Christmas dinner. We get all dressed up, eat a candle lit dinner on my nice china and have a really good time. We have this dinner a week or two before Christmas usually on a Family Home Evening night. The kids really look forward to it every year. Hope we can keep up the tradition!

Brooklyn in her Christmas dress and hat.

I am thankful for...

... The mess to clean after a party, because I have been surrounded by friends.
... The taxes I pay, because it means that I'm employed.
... The clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means I have enough to eat.
... My shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine.
... A lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home.
... The spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking.
... All the complaining I hear about our government because it means we have freedom of speech.
... The lady behind me in church who sings off-key because it means that I can hear.
... The piles of laundry and ironing because it means my loved ones are nearby.
... My huge heating bill because it means I am warm.
... Weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been productive.

More pictures

Here are some more pictures! Hope everyone had a great Christmas, We sure did! Now on with the New Year!!!!!!

Christmas Letter

Merry Christmas Everyone! We hope everyone had a great year!

Erick - is still plugging along with his Cabinet Business. Loving being in the Bishopric with Bishop Brown and Jerry Hathcock. Survived a broken arm and a chipped tooth and a cut thumb. Loves to watch a GOOD movie. Great Daddy and Husband! FINALLY got his Contractors License - Long Story- Is going to be a PA with Ma - Kami- for the Trek this next year

Kami - Released from Relief Society Second Counselor. Called as Kassidy's Primary teacher, and now a new experience, I get to try out being the Primary Chorister. Lost 35 lbs this year, CAN'T BELIEVE IT! Loves reading books when I get the time. Trys to keep up on my blog for scrap booking reasons. Is grateful for the necessities of life. Is going to start boot camp for Erick in preparation for 2010 Trek.

Kassidy - Turned 12 in May. Loves Young Women's! First year at girls camp, kind of homesick. Is a beautiful Ballet dancer, serenades mom and dad every morning playing the piano. Wonderful big sister, great helper, and a very happy girl! Has 4 adoring siblings, loves to sew and make crafts, and has to go EVERYWHERE with mom. Mom kind of likes it though!

Parker - Turned 10 this year. Played Frosty in his school music program, WOW he can dance! Plays the BIG base drum for the intermediate school band, he loves planning activities with the student counsel and also plays the Piano very well. Loves to go to scouts and makes excellent grades ($5 per A) mom and dad are going to be poor! Begs mom to play EVERY sport. We are going to be sports fans or else!!!

Chandler - Turned 7 this year. Started Piano lessons and doing great! Is ALWAYS inventing things. Loves paper, scissors and TAPE. Loves to delegate chores and picking up his toys, he is pretty good at it to. Has the best smile and loves to laugh A LOT.

Payson - Turned 4 this year. Loves Brooklyn so much he can't keep his hands off her. Can be GOOD and BAD! #1 Mario Kart Wii player. Loves to read books and take naps! Loves to eat his fruits and vegetables and thanks Heavenly Father for them often. Dr. says that he is under weight! Gosh he eats ALL DAY! Kind of shy. Goes with G&G Wiltbank to practice going to Kindergarten. Informed me that he isn't good at that so he can't go next year!

Brooklyn - Turned 1 this year. The best baby EVER. Is never bored - always someone to play with. Loves Dollies. Loves to take baths and SPLASH SPLASH! Blows her nose great! So never say the word nose because then she starts a blowing, Kleenex or not! Learned to climb the stairs and slide back down. Is attached to her daddy as soon as he walks through the door!