HELLO? Is anyone alive out there?

Yes, we are still here. This year has just been one of the most stressful years so far. And its only February. Well we have had an event full one thus far indeed. We spent Christmas up in Idaho, this was the first time in our whole married life that we weren't on a time schedule, the kids could play with their toys as long as they wanted, and we didn't have to worry about anyone but ourselves. And with the crazy storm we had on Christmas we were glad too. I think this will definitely be a tradition from now on.

We have been enjoying the snow this far. And by the first of this month I finally gave in to Joel begging for a new sled. And as most of you know Hunter also has to play with the big boys so.... he got a new sled also. Joel says that it was so we could all have our own and go together. WHATEVER!

In January we went on our annual ABC trip with our supply company. We went to the Caribbean, ABC chartered the whole cruise ship and there were people from all over the US there. We went to the Virgin Islands last year so it pretty much looked the same. We honestly didn't leave our room that much, well except to eat. It was very relaxing. I also got sick the week before we left and got Joel sick while we were there. And after 4 week of being sick after we came home I found out that I had pneumonia. Joel was really great since I couldn't do anything for 2wks. He made the meals, got the kids to and from school, handle things at the office, keeping up with the laundry and the house work. The kids called him Mr. Mom.

Our trip was basically Beaches, Beer(all inclusive; and if you were a drinker this was the place to be, and Bellies(Roofers & Beers pretty much a given)

In Grand Turk They had a Surf thing called Flow Rider. Yeah we want this instead of a pool. Way more fun and a work out.

We decided to take a city tour one day with some other Roofers from Ogden. We had allot of fun with them. And no the two guys in the middle are not gay. That was our first thought as well. :)

My dad has been talking about Hardware Ranch in Hyrum, UT. For the past 10 years, and last weekend we decided to see what it was all about. Well after the 2 hour drive and 20 minute sleigh ride in a circle out in a field we were back on the road again. Eh! I don't know if i would make the trip back out there again.

All the Elk come to this field in the winter for food and protection.

Well I guess that sums up what we have been up to for the past 4 months. And I'm good for the next 4, right? Hopefully not:) I do have plans on putting up my kitchen remodel and the changes we have made to the Idaho house now that it has been a year since moving in.

Cam at the trunker treat at the school after the parade.

The family halloween party. Joel hated that he had to dress up.

The hay ride was actually very bumpy and we were glad it only lasted a few minutes.

Hunter thinks he is a real cowboy. And was mad when I wouldn't let him ride the full size mechanical bull. Horrible mother, I know. Ifigured we had mad it 4 years without a broken arm and I wanted to keep it that way.

Jumping on giant bubbles.

They couldn't quit figure the millking out. And honestly neither could I.

Decorating scarecrow princesses.

Cam would have rode the horse all day. I think it was her favorite.

Well we needed a break this weekend so we decided to have a quiet getaway. Not so much with out the kids, but time to be together without any interuptions or a time schedule to go by. I got us a room at the hotel in Lehi, buy Thanksgiving pointe. I have never really been there when they have had big events going on, but it was alot of fun. I think the kids loved it. So after the parade at school and trunker treat we called it good and got out of there. After spending all day walking around we decided to go to the movie. Well the only movie there kid friendly was HSM3, so yes we saw it AGAIN! Me and the kids were glad to see it again. Joel, not so much. He got over it. We spent well deserved time in the pool and decided we definately need a hot tub. We came home well rested and glad to have the break from everything, everyone and reality for a few days.

Cam got baptized September 6, 2008. I think people started to think we weren't going to baptize her. Kinda hard when they only do them 1 Saturday a month, and it's camping and boating season. The week before was kinda stress full. Joel and Hunter spent the week in Idaho putting a new roof on our house in Idaho, it looks great. But things worked out great, I tend to stress myself out with preparing for events. Cam looked so pretty. It makes me feel old now. We had allot of family there. The McQuivey's are so great. Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles and Cousins are always all there to support each other in EVERYTHING. But what do you expect when you tell them there will be food involved. And to carry on with our crazy life style we also had two baby blessings that weekend. Luckily one at 9am and the other at 11am. So we were able to hit both. And no I'm still not baby hungry, in case you were wondering. But would love to babysit if anyone needs it.

The kids have been having fun with soccer. I have never really watched Soccer. I like it. Cam's done really good. There are some good little players on her team. As for Hunter they are just learning basic fundamentals. Like kicking it in the right goal. They pretty much just run around each other. And Hunter is more into what kind of treats they get or doing tricks on the grass. I proud of him to be out there trying though. We stay pretty busy with Cam having Cheer on Monday, Dance on Tuesday, Soccer practice on Wednesday and Games on Saturday. And she has even mentioned Singing, Swimming and Riding Lessons. Whew.... maybe next season.

Well the twins finally arrived last weekend. Well when most people think of "twins" they think babies, blonde's or boobies. Well not when you mention it around Hunter. Joel has trained him, "It means, More Power." And after a few sleepless nights for Joel and Brian they were in. And with a miner unexpected, $800 repair of replacing the heater core he was ready to run. And now even just running to the grocery store we have to punch it and hit 120mph at least once on our journey. Joel is definitely happy and ready to put it to the test. As for me. . . whatever makes him happy. And I have been told that this is the last of enhancements on the truck. We'll see how long that lasts.

As for me I have been intrigued with the books by Stephanie Meyer. I am half way through the second(which is kinda dragging) and can't wait to move on to the next. I'm told the 4Th is the best. My goal is to have all of them done by Nov.22. When the movie Twilight comes out. It is kinda weird a girl in love with a Vampire. But I'm hooked. I honestly havent read a book that thick since I can't remember. Course I'm not actually reading it. I bought the CD. I don't think I would reach my goal if I had to actually read it. I spend alot of time in the car and figured the CD way was the best. It drives Joel and the kids crazy to listen to it though. I now find myself actually driving the speed limit just to hear more. If you haven't read or listened to it I recommend it. Course I think I'm probly one of the last one's that hasn't finished them all yet.

There are a few technical difficulties with the video that happened during the down load. Keep watching the best part is at the very end. Watch Dexter on the right hand side. He can hang on with the big boys when it comes to tubing but towards the end he decided to spread his wings, REALLY. We enjoy hours of entertainment on this thing.