"Whose parents go diggin in the mud? Jordyn's"

Jordyn decided that she wanted to take us on a trail across the lake that you can get to the top by the water towers to look over the valley. Kyle, Jordyn, and Bryant Bunnell were in Kyle's truck and Boom and I were in the jeep. Now keep in mind that it had just rained for 2 days and had rained frequently for about 2 weeks prior. Needless to say we were in mud up to the axels and it was very slippery. We were following Kyle and he was making some pretty deep ruts in the mud. Boomer decided that he needed to speed up to get up this hill. Well the ruts shot us out and almost down into the reveen. Let's just say, I about crapped! With 3 tires on solid ground, Boomer and I automatically leaned way back, as if that was going to help. The 3 from the other truck ran out to help and the boys could see that Boomer was okay to back up slowly. It was really very fun, but we decided that the mud was getting worse, so we turned around before we reached the top. We will have to try it again once the trail dries out a bit.

We stopped at a car wash on the way home to get the mud off the vehicles, and I haven't seen so much mud. Boom and Kyle were spraying for at least 30 minutes, and when we had used up our cash, we decided we better be done. However, the undercarriage of the jeep was STILL caked with dirt. In the morning, Boom took the jeep to church, but left half the mud in the driveway and when he left church, he left the other half in the church parking lot. Bryant told Boomer that he thought it was great that we went with them and said "Whose parents go diggin with their kids, and especially in the mud?" That would be Jordyn's.

Boom and I in the jeep

Kyle (in the passenger seat) Bryant, and Jordyn

Kyle's muddy truck

Boom's muddier jeep. The tires had inches of caked mud on them.

Logan's last PROM 2009

Logan had his last Prom on Saturday and I think it turned out pretty well for him. He was able to drive a fancy car, take a very pretty girl, eat his favorite meal and have his pictures taken more than he wanted. We had the dinner at my Mom and Dad's in one of their out buildings behind their house. The meal was Logan's very favorite: Roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, beans, corn, salad, rolls and cheesecake for dessert. The couples were able to have a good meal and visit without being rushed out of the restaraunt. They all seemed to enjoy the food, atmosphere, and company. It was a great night for all!
Logan and his date Mandy West

Jake Miller, Savannah Smith, Mandy West, and Logan

Again, but more serious!

Braedon Schneider and his date Brandi, James Davis and his date Jenna Durfey

The guys at dinner

The girls at dinner

The Prom group

Hurry Mom! I don't have time for all these pictures

Todd and Marquelle let Logan borrow their fancy car for the Prom...Thanks

Is it Winter, or is it spring!

On the morning of April 16, this is what we woke up to. We actually had a foot of snow on the ground. It was literally breathtaking and also very frustrating. Is it winter or is it spring? It's not even the February Fake, but the April Awakening! I shoveled and it was seriously the heaviest, wettest snow I had ever seen. My back was toast by the time I was done. But lucky for us the snow melted quickly and we were able to play ball on Saturday.

Easter 2009

Happy Easter! We are so grateful for the Atonement and for our Savior Jesus Christ. He a grateful to celebrate this sacred time of year. We are grateful for family and friends and wish you much happiness this time of year!
Jordyn, Jensen Logan and Easton

Say cheese!!

"Please don't take my picture!" But happy about the basket.

Easton and his Easter basket. He was so excited for the Easter Bunny. He wanted me to make sure and take his picture so he would know what he looked like. I told him the Easter bunny doesn't like his picture taken, but he wanted me to ask anyway!

Going through the stash!

Finding his and everyone else's basket!

Moab Jeepin'

Boomer has wanted to go to Moab and test out his jeep since we got it almost 3 years ago. He finally got his chance. He and quite a few other jeepers, had a blast this past weekend. Boomer didn't know that he was capable of going up the trails that he did. Logan even drove, much to my dismay, but he did great and had an awesome time! What is it about "Boys and their toys!" I was glad that he went with a group of experienced jeepers, because it isn't smart to go alone. He learned alot and was grateful for their knowledge of what to do and what not to do. He was the only one that didn't breakdown, which I was grateful for. It was a good chance for the guys to be together and do what my guys do best.....play hard!

The group!

Logan is driving....yikes!

Logan driving again!

Jeepin'

The pictures didn't do it justice. Steep terrain!

How Boomer washes his hair!

The other night as we were having our every night ritual, I went in to check on Easton in the tub. He hadn't washed his hair yet, after being in the tub for over 1/2 hour. I told him I would help him wash his hair so that he could get out and get his pajama's on. With such focus and in deep thought, Easton asks me "How does Dad wash his hair? I think he just has to scratch his head!" So classic, so Easton!

Logan's "18" Birthday

It's hard for me to believe that my boy is 18. It seems like only yesterday that he was born. My 9 lb 12 oz son has brought such joy into our lives. I am so proud of the man he has become and the choices that he continues to make in his life. He strives to do what he knows is right, and treats others with continued respect. I am proud of his accomplishments and know deep in my heart that he will be an amazing missionary, husband and father. I look forward to watching him progress throughout his life and to continue to make his parents and family proud. Logan we love you and are so proud of who you are!
My eighteen year old!

Opening presents!

His friends made him a cake!

Priesthood was on Logan's birthday. He chose to go to priesthood with his brother, dad, and grandpa! They always go to dinner before and ice cream after. It's tradition!

He did however, go snow boarding all day with his buddies. He said that it was the best snow day of the year, as he was boarding in waist deep powder!