becky's brag blog

Tennessee!!!

2010-07-27T10:12:00.000-07:00

So in May Samm played in a asa softball tournament. If they won it they would have the chance to go to the 10u asa a Nationals. Yes, they beat all the other teams and now are going to Tennessee for a tournament! We leave Saturday the 31 and won't get back till August 8!!!

Family Pictures

2009-10-27T07:39:00.001-07:00

Ok... Rob got a new camera so we thought it was time to take a family photo. My girls are growing so fast!!!! So we took off after church on Sunday and headed to Wheeler Farm then to Murray Park. We were not the only family trying to get photos done on Sunday. It is so much easier to have pictures taken when the kids are older though.... I think we snapped almost 200 pics. These are a few of the good ones. Now I need help deciding which ones to have printed.

Kenzie's Homecoming

2009-09-21T08:04:00.001-07:00

Here is Kenzie and Braxton in front of the Hummer Limo.. (they were so excited to go in the Limo) Kenzie looks so grown up!!!! Stop It!!!

Here they are posing inside the Limo.
Sofia and Kenzie... cute, cute, cute, cute!!!
Here is Kenzie and her date and Bailey and hers...
This is Kenzie and besties... Kenzie Allred, Marissa My Cute Kenzie and Baylie.
This is the small party that all went in the Limo. I think there are 8 couples. THAT a party!!

Last month of Summer!!!!

2009-08-25T08:38:00.000-07:00

First day of school 2009!!!!Kenzie is holding up 10 fingers because she is now a Sophmore in HIGH SCHOOL!!! I'm feeling so old... ; (
Lexi is starting 8th grade..
Sami is a 5th grader.
One of our 3 boating outings... Rob on the phone. Does this guy every stop working???? :)
Kenzie and her bff Bailey.
Zoe, Lexi Jessica and Sami. Each kid brought a friend, good times.
Sami with the new team at Pirate Boot Camp.... Sami is such a HAM
Lexi on her 13th Birthday. She wanted cup cakes!
Sami after her Softball Awards party.... she was so proud..
Kenzie softball team Slam.. They took 3rd place at the ASA B National Tournament... Kenzie is standing next to her dad. Rob is an assistant coach.
This picture is super blurry.... But it is my 3 girls tubing.
Tolmans came over for a water party. Madi and Carrie hid from the camera.
Rob and Lexi in Mill Creek. Cute... did everyone say AAAAHH!!!
Kenzie roasting hotdogs. cutie!!
My 3 girls.... this picture makes them look like friends... ok most of the time they love each other. haha

Happy Birthday Lexi LuLu!!!

2009-07-25T16:54:00.000-07:00

Here is a few pictures of Lexi from the past year!!! I think this one is from Easter. Lexi you are growing up so fast!! Here is just a few things I love about Lexi

1- Her smile :) Lexi will smile even if she is not so happy.

2- Lexi has beautiful eyes. I wish my eyes would sparkle like hers.

3- I love Lexi's humor, she is very quiet when she makes a joke. If you don't pay attention you may miss it.

4- Lexi is a beautiful dancer!

5- Lexi has so much talent. Softball comes easy to her...

6- Lexi takes pride in her appearance. She is always looking her best.

This picture was taken in July at Soldier Creek.
Disneyland in March 09
Lexi and Vanessa on CRAZY day, during spirit week at school.
Lexi before her Christmas dance concert.
Lexi learning to snowboard in Snowmass near Aspen. February 09
Lexi enjoying the surf in Hawaii. Nov 08
Lexi found a starfish. California Oct. 08
Disneyland Sept. 08
Lexi getting ready to bat this Summer. Love ya Lexi I hope you will have as much fun in the year to come!!!!!

This last week!!!!

2009-07-19T13:30:00.000-07:00

Alexis's team "Fusion" took 3rd place in their bracket in the Fire Cracker tournament. Rob helps coach this team, and Lexi pitches and plays first.This is Sami's team the "Pirates" this picture was taken after the team paraded down Main Street in Park City during opening ceremonies of the Triple Crown World Series.
This is SLAM, Kenzie's team. This picture was after her team took 2nd Place in the state tournament. Rob also helps coach this team.
Girls camp, just before we left.
During camp. We all had a great time... :)

It has been a while...

2009-07-07T07:22:00.001-07:00

This is us at our family campout. We stayed at Aspen Grove by Strawberry. We took a hike around the lake.
Cute Lexi!!!
Kenzie and Sami showing me their teeth, and Toumy avoiding the camera.
This is Sami at a softball tourny in Grantsville. She is our little "slapper"
Here is Kenzie at her softball tourny in Clearfield.
Youth Conference!!! Look close Kenzie is in the back row standing on the right. The boxes in front of the kids are 500 hygiene kits. The kids got donations and assembled them at youth conference.
Rob and I celebrated our 17th wedding anny!!! Our reception was at Bridle Wood but is now Tuscany restaurant. So we went there for dinner. YUM
Girls camp hike!!! The hike was straight up... I had fun, not sure if all the girls did???
At the Zoo with the Enloe's and Tolman's.... Good times!!

LEXI made Starlette Company!!! WOOT!

2009-05-14T08:56:00.001-07:00

So lexi had try-outs Tuesday night and they posted the names of those who made it yesterday at the High School. Lexi walked over to find out and called me. But I wanted to go back over and take a picture of the list but she didn't want too. We are very proud of Lexi!!!! She has worked hard and she is a great dancer. Good Job Lexi!!!

Murray High Softball Team

2009-05-01T08:07:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken at the game yesterday after the teams SUPER HUGE WIN over Olympus. The team lost to them last time and had to win to tie for first place. It was an exciting game!! Of course Kenzie is posing on the back row... i love this kid!!!!
This picture is in the Deseret News Paper... with a nice write up on the teams win... WOOT!!! 2 games next week and then off to state!!

My biggest baby will be turning 15!!

2009-04-23T11:17:00.000-07:00

OK... Kenzie was born May 3, 1994 after a very long labor. She was finally born with the help of forceps, and went straight to the ICU unit. Then was life flighted to Primary's for xrays. After they knew she hadn't fractured her head she was brought back to the FHP hospital where she was stayed in ICU for 5 more days. I brought her home on my first Mother's Day. Let me list a few things that I love about my Kenzie!!!

1- She has more energy than the energizer bunny.

2- She is very dedicated to friends, coaches and family.

3- She is always willing to give and receive hugs!!! she will still cuddle with me :)

4- Kenzie is very smart and I learn from her all the time.

5- She has a temper!!! but it is also very short lived.

6- She is very talented in all sports... But loves Soccer and Softball.

7- Kenzie is very tender hearted, she will always notice if someone is feeling left out and will try to include them.

I have downlaoded a few pictures of Kenzie in the last year...
Kenzie posing at a church activity
This is a common picture.... I get the google eyes or she will just look out of the corner of her eye!!
After snowbaording with Corey in Aspen.
Super cute in Hawaii

Kenzie and Corey at the Utah vs. Byu game before they stormed the field.
Dad and Kenzie after a softball game with "Slam" I need to downlaod Kenzie in her Murray High softball uniform.
Kenzie and buddy Sofia.
Kenzie in Disneyland.
Kenzie at a Murray High School soccer game.
Super cute Kenzie...

Kenzie playing soccer with Murray Max.

SPRING in Utah!!!!

2009-04-15T10:46:00.000-07:00

Ok... Tonight is supposed to be a busy night. Lexi should have a double header in softball at 6:00 and 7:30. Kenzie should have a softball game at West High at 3:30 and 5:00. Sami should have softball practice at Skyline High at 5:30 for 2 hours. Now, with all this blaster rain they will ALL be cancelled and rescheduled on another busy day... Such is the life in Utah in the Spring... why do we live here again???

Disney fun pictures!!

2009-04-07T09:38:00.000-07:00

I had the camera so not many pictures of me this time... But we had a great time!! We love Disneyland!!Rob and Kenzie in California adventures, right before they went on the grizzly rapids ride... the rest of us were to cold to get all wet!!
Lexi being kind and giving Sami a piggy back ride.
The girls in fantasy land posing on Mr toads wild ride.
Screaming!!!! Rob and Lexi in the front car and Sami and Kenzie in the back car.... Is Sami saying a small prayer?
This ride is my new favorite ride. Toy Story!!!

The Beach.. Corona Del Mar, tide pools

2009-04-06T07:30:00.000-07:00

On Saturday my sister Shannon and her family took us the beach. To show us the tide pools. We had a good time. There weren't waves here though. There is a stream of fresh water that runs to the ocean, and that is where Lexi and Sami are playing in.
This is my sister Shannon, her husband Denny, Dusty, Ashley and Shelby. It was so nice to see them!!!
Sami, Alexis and Shelby showing us their muscles!!
This is Ashley and Denny walking back from the pools. (Nice jazz hands Ashley)
Denny, Ashley and Sami walking to the pools.
Dusty, Shelby and Sami...

Rob and Kenzie hadn't made it to California yet. They flew in Saturday night. (kenzie had a softball tournament)

March 26th in Disneyland

2009-04-04T18:46:00.000-07:00

Well, Lexi, Sami and I left for California a day early so we could take Sami to Disneyland on her Birthday!!! Since we had an annual pass, instead of getting into the park for free they gave Sami a gift card to spend in Disneyland for $69.00. She also got a button to wear, so everyone could wish her a happy Birthday!! We all had a great day!!!

This is the picture before we left for the park... Sami is showing us how old she is: 10

Happy Birthday Sami

2009-03-22T13:09:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Sami!!!! My baby is turning double digits. "10" Let me tell you a little about the Princess! Sami was born March 26, 1999 I love this time of year. I love the hope of Spring right around the corner. Sami was 9 lbs 5 oz. A super chubby ball of fluff. She had NO hair but the biggest, greenest eyes. It took her 2 years to have a head of hair. Sami started dance at 3 yrs old and went to class with Jessica Page and Lisa George. Sami still dances as a Jr Starlette for Murray Community . At 5 she started T-ball with Ben Kirkham. Sami loved softball and is still playing. She now play for the Utah Lady Pirates.

Some of the best thing I love about Sami:

1- She still loves to snuggle and give her mom loves.

2-Sami will go shopping with mom when no-one else wants to go.

3- Sami loves to read, and read, and read.

4-Sami is my girly girl. She like to brush her hair and paint her nails...etc...

5-Sami is a picky eater!! almost always hates whatever I make (o.k. not something I love about her it just makes her Sami)

6-We love how Sami can ride her bike without hands. (new trick)

7-How well Sami can learn new thing!!

8- Sami is a very talented pianist.

9-Sami is a very pretty singer.

10- Sami will make a wonderful "Red Riding Hood" in the school play.

It has been a while...

2009-03-08T20:07:00.001-07:00

Ok... There has been a lot going on. 2 weeks ago Sami had her science fair. I hate the science fair!! It is so much work for the mom's. Sami wasn't required to do so I was discouraging her from trying. (I know bad mom) Sami wanted to see if "smiling was contagious? She did it all on her own. I was very proud of her and she won!!! Good job Sami.

Last week was the Bookfair at Liberty Elementary. I was at the school Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday all day. It is a lot of work but I love to help kids find books. It is a lot of fun too...

Also, Kenzie was trying out for the Murray High softball team. Monday they had tryouts and the coach would post 1st cuts on the front doors of the school.. Early before school started on Tuesday. I was so nervous for her to go and look. But she made first cut. Tryouts again on Tuesday after school. This time the TEAM would be posted at the High School front door at 9:00 pm. When we got there I thought I would throw-up I was so nervous for her. She went to look and they made another cut and wanted another day of tryouts.!!!! AAAgh you have got to be kidding. After Wednesday tryouts the coach said she would text each girls and tell them if they made the team. Kenzie got the TEXT about 7:15... SHE MADE IT!!!! Rob and I are so proud of her!! So if anyone wants to buy a tee-shirt that says "Murray Girls Softball" Kenzie is selling them for $10.00 for a fund raiser.

Lexi had a choir concert on Thursday night at Hillcrest Jr. High. The picture is kind of dark. Lexi has a very pretty voice but I hardly ever hear her sing.

Finally... Tonight was our Young Women "New Beginnings" I'm glad it is only once a year! hehe The girls in the ward all did such a good job. Some did talks and some sang and some made the treats. It was Awesome and I'm glad it is over!!

Well that is enough for now. You are all caught up. I think???

Becky's needs- Rob's needs

2009-02-22T19:12:00.000-08:00

Ok... you google your name and needs (becky needs) and write down the first 10 web site that are listed. It is a good laugh. I did my kids too. Kenzie's said she needs to fall on a sword. funny :)

Becky needs:

1- a cup of tea

2- a friend

3- a psychiatrist (funny)

4- a change... (like some warm weather)

5- needs time to think.

6- a home

7- an exorcism (what seriously!!!)

8- assistance to eat... (haha)

9- to speak

10- to get to work.

Rob needs...

1-therapy (hahahaha)

2-a job

3- a new blazer (what?)

4- help

5- a donation

6- a green card

7-a wake-up call

8- money!!! (me too)

9- an agent

10- medicine (hehe)

Thanks Brenda for tagging me. That was fun.

Now, anyone willing should do this too.

Having fun with the team

2009-02-17T09:53:00.001-08:00

OK... We had a lot of down time. Only 2 games on Saturday and 1 game on Monday. Sunday the team (most of the team) went hiking and climbing. Monday before we left for home the team went and ate together at Pizza Factory. Yum It was a lot of fun.

St George Soccer

2009-02-17T09:42:00.000-08:00

Kenzie plays for Murray Max U16 Soccer team. Most of the girls on this team have played together for years.. Kenzie has played with some girls since she was 7 or 8 on the rec. teams. Kenzie play great!! It is so fun to watch these girls improve. Some of these games you can see Zion's Park in the background with snow on them. The weather was nice. Around 50 degrees. We needed jackets and blankets but no hand warmers. And it didn't rain or snow.

Valentines Day!

2009-02-17T09:36:00.000-08:00

This year for Valentines Day our family was separated. I helped in Sami's class on Friday the 13th. Then left with Kenzie to St. George for the weekend. Before we left we gave our presents. Rob and I gave the girls new swinsuits. I gave rob a new ipod home for his Itouch he got for Christmas. Sami's party was fun they made candy lei's. Sami has one on in this picture.

Hunt Expo!!

2009-02-13T08:20:00.000-08:00

Ok... one week a year I loose my husband to the Hunt Expo. You might wonder why since Rob doesn't hunt?? Well... Rob designed the software for the 200 permit draw for the conservation and hunting expo. Hunters go online and pay $5.00 for each of 200 hunts they wish to try and win. Then each hunter has to go downtown and enter. Hunters from all over the US and around the world come to this Expo. Rob has 25 employee's and several volunteers. First he has to set up 20 computers, printers, scanners, network them all and train all staff. I'm very proud of him.

My dad hunted when I was little but nothing like this... These men and women are serious!!! The Expo was nick named the hall of death. (by me and my kids) There was more taxidermy than 4 cabella's. We saw African lions, cheetah's, moose, elk, deer, rams, sheep, grizzly bear, polar bear, animals that I have never seen before with long pointy horns, pig, boar, you name it it was stuffed and on display. It is a culture shock. More camo, baseball caps, facial hair, boots, than anywhere else on the planet. I must say it is fun and educational. This hunt expo makes all the money the state needs to make sure these animal and the herds will survive for our children's, children too see.

Pennie Grandma's Birthday!

2009-02-13T08:08:00.000-08:00

Mom's Birthday is the last day of January. My sister's and brother decided to get her a tv. The one she had only showed the picture from the neck down..? haha (I guess the picture tube was going out) Mom was excited and Ray hooked it up for her. We had yummy chocolate cake and ice cream. Some of the best things about my mother Pennie:

1-She would drop everything to help me.

2-She seldom will complain, even if she is in pain.

3-She is always ready to share her testimony of her Savior.

4- She is a great example to my children.

5-She makes the best chilie ever!!!

6-We love you mom!!!! Happy Birthday!

25 random things about me...?

2009-02-03T06:57:00.000-08:00

1- I feel that I am the luckiest person alive!!!

2-I love my Diet Pepsi in the morning... I need it by 7:30 am. I know some may think it is gross. But for me it is heavenly...

3- I love when my kids go to school and Rob is working at home... We often get in the hot tub around 10:00 am and just talk. I think it save our marriage.

4- I love to give surprises...

5- I love Disneyland!!! The excitement before you get there, when you are walking up to the gates and hear the music and you can't help but to smile.... I LOVE IT!! I think I need to plan a trip right now.

6- I hate the cold.... I want the sunshine and flowers!

7-My life from 3:30 -8:00 pm is spent in the car. Running my kids to softball, dance, training, classes, soccer!!! It is a love-hate relationship!!

8- I love to see Rob happy!!! When he is really happy his laugh turns to a hehehehe.

9- When I was in high school I was a high jumper... Pretty good too!! haha

10-The best part about working in health care is meeting random people. They always love to tell you stories.

11- I feel way younger than I am. I often forget how old I really am.

12- I talk to my dogs during the day. They are awesome to vent too, they never talk back.

13- I love to go to the movies!!!

14- I am the oldest of 6 kids. I have 4 sisters, (Bobbie, Shannon, Sarah and Nicki) 1 brother (Ray)

15- I love to sleep!!!

16-My favorite time of year is Spring. When tulips start to break the ground!! I get so excited.

17- I love softball tournaments... packing a cooler, blankets, sunscreen, hats, chairs, scorebook, pepsi. Love it!! Watching the girls make an awesome play or a great hit!!

18- My new favorite saying to my kids is: "If you want to be happy... Make your mother happy."

19- I love sloppy mexican food!! :)

20- I'm not a very good cook. Nor do I have the patience to learn. (how will I teach my kids. AAAgh)

21- I hate laundry!! I don't mind washing and drying them. But I loath folding, hanging and putting them away.

22- I am a stress eater. chips, donuts, cookies, cake, ice cream....

23- I love puppies!! It was so fun to have Speckles give birth to 3 litters. A lot of work but fun.

24- I have the best friends!!!

25- Rob and I have been friends for 26 years. Married for almost 17 years. :) Love you ROB!!!

Wow that was harder than I thought.

I tag: Carrie, Amy, Sarah, Shannon, Nicki, Jenny, Amelia, Marinda, Joanne, Shellie.

Crazy Day!!!

2009-01-27T21:44:00.001-08:00

Ok..... Today was crazy day at the girls Jr. High. Lexi and Sophia put a water bottle in their hair, that is how they got it to stand up!! Kenzie is wearing the stretchy pants Brenda bought... The crazy socks, tutu, beads, mis-matched shoes. I'm thinking they had a fun time :) You gotta love teenagers...

Dinner with friends!!

2009-01-27T07:27:00.001-08:00

While we were visiting with the Enloe's. We went to dinner, I don't remember the name of the place. It was a cute little pub. But we had a very large room almost to ourselves. Parents at one table and all 9 kids to another. We had a great time. Little did we know the hamburger Sami was eating would make her very, very sick about 4 hours later. :(

You can't see Owen but he was laying on Sami's lap (or under the table) and didn't want his picture taken.

GOOD TIMES were had by all!!!!

skiing and boarding at Snowmass Colorado

2009-01-21T20:38:00.000-08:00

While in Colorado visiting the Enloe's all the kids went skiing or snowboarding. Kenzie and Lexi boarded. Lexi had never tried before so Rob was her coach. She did great, although she said her butt was hurting...haha Corey took Kenzie for a while through the trees.... She came down beat-up a bit and covered in snow. Sami, Madi and Malik couldn't get enough. The would all go down together climb on the gondola to the top of the hill (kiddie hill) and do it again. Jacob went down with Ty coaching, even Owen tried the ski's. I think everyone had a good time and was very tired by the end of the day. Thank you Enloe's for a wonderful time. We enjoyed every minute (except when Sami was sick) :(

Hanging-out at the Enloe's

2009-01-20T20:05:00.000-08:00

January Birthday's

2009-01-12T08:49:00.000-08:00

Once a month my family gets together and celebrates all the Birthday's for the month.... January is full of B-days. Mine, Bobby, Edgar, Ashley, Shannon, Denny, and mom's (Pennie)

We always sing happy birthday as loud and off key as possible..... Most of my family have beautiful voices. But not when we sing happy birthday. We even called Shannon in California so she could sing along too. (Denny, Ashley and Shannon live there)

You see the pretty costco birthday cake??? Mackenzie ate the big beautiful blue balloon... It made me sick looking at it. She was given $2.00... GROSS!!!!

SUGAR BOWL!!!

2009-01-04T18:17:00.000-08:00

While Rob was in New Orleans me and our girls went to my brothers house in Clearfield to watch the game. (Lexi went to a birthday party) We watch the first quarter where the utes scored 21 points!! WOOT Then the sattelite dish went out! While we were trying to find the game on the internet and find a radio. Ray was asking for the duct tape???? WHAT? He rigged a broom to a very long extention pole. Then went outside in the snow storm and took the kitchen chair. Then he tried to sweep of the dish.... I was laughing so hard. BUT IT WORKED!!! We had visual by the time half time was over.

This is C.J. in his lucky wig.... GO UTES!

This is Sami and me at the Basketball game on New Years Eve!!! The Utes is a family affair!! Woot!!

2009-01-02T22:18:00.000-08:00

WOOT!!!!! Utes win!!! This is Rob and Ty before the game at the Super Dome! What an Awesome game! 13 - 0

GO UTES!!!!

2009-01-02T08:38:00.000-08:00

Ok everyone knows we are Ute Fans, So ROb is on his way to the Sugar Bowl! What an adventure. He was flying standby on Jetblue. They (JD, Easton, Rob, Ty, Devon, and amy's father and step mom) tried to leave new years night, but were denied and came home to sleep and try again in the morning. So they left around 7:00 am and this time tried to get to Las Vegas. they made the first flight but when they made it to Vegas they missed the first flight to NY. An hour or so later they were flying to NY. When they landed if they could hurry there was a flight leaving for new orleans but there plane couldn't get to the gate (they were behind another plane) So they missed that one. Now they needed to decide to stay in Ny for the night and try for a 7:00 am flight or fly to Boston and try for a early morning flight. Just get south somewhere and drive????? What to do?

They finally decide to buy tickets from NY to new Orleans and and spend the night in NY. So they tried to sleep at a best western and be back to the airport by 4:30 am.

I'm proud to say they are in New Orleans now and are excited for the game!

Go utes

The second half of Christmas day......

2009-01-01T14:29:00.000-08:00

Ok..... After Rob's family left around 3:30. I got a call from my mom saying her power was still out and asked if we could host dinner at our house at 4:00. So bring on the party and we had about 30 more guests for food and gift exchange.. We had a wonderful Christmas, it was nice to stay at home and everyone come to us.This is Rob and Sami looking at the new itouch....
This is me and my sister Sarah. She gave me the best present.... A book about sisters and she added memories about us. Thank you Sarah you are the best sister and friend anyone could wish for.... Love you
This is 2 of my sisters Sarah and Bobbie..... Love you both!!!!
I was looking for a picture of my mother and me and I couldn't find one so I made sure that I got one at Christmas.... Love you mom!!!
We tried to get some family pictures too..... This is Robert, Bobbie, Kelli, Edgar, Heather, Jacob, Vanessa, Sisco, Manuel....
My brother Ray, Jackie, and kids Maddie, C.J., and Ben
This is Sarah, Loua, Toumy, Leilani, Soane, and Bobby
This is Jacob, Kelli, Edgar, Vanessa, Manuel, and Sisco
My littlest sister Nicki, Johnathan, Penny, Johnny, Danny and Ruby

Christmas Day

2008-12-30T07:53:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone!!!!! So we get up at 7:30 and begin opening presents. In my mind I can't stop thinking about hosting a brunch for Rob's side of the family at 11:00. I still need to get the breakfast casserole in the oven, clean up, shower....etc. I think everyone had a good time and the food was great! It is so nice to see Rob's brother and their families. Christmas is the only time they all get together.Sami opening a Tinkerbell book and doll.
Lexi wearing a new hat and opening clothes.
Speckles finding her new dog bowls full of treats.
Kenzie opening up the first season of "Chuck" (her favorite TV show)
The 3 girls coming down first think in the morning.

Sid and Rob (Sid is Rob's brother he lives in Caldwell Idaho)
Sid's and our kids playing games. Tristan, Kenzie, Eric, Coby (tristan's husband) and Lexi.
Kenzie and Matt (matt is Rob's brother Bill's son)
Ione is Sid's wife.
Louise is Bill's wife
This is Eric and Coby.
Sheldon and Emilie (Sid's kids)

Christmas Eve

2008-12-29T14:13:00.000-08:00

This is Sami in her new Christmas PJ's setting out cookies and milk....We always go to a movie on Christmas Eve. We went and saw Bolt in 3D. Here is Rob and me and Sami.
Kenzie and Lexi....cute glasses
Rob and Sambo super cute family....

Christmas Dance Show

2008-12-19T13:33:00.000-08:00

Ok..... They have on a lot of make-up. But they are the cutest dancers that there ever was. Alexis is a Starlette Dancer and dances in the show on Saturday and Monday. She had 3 costumes and did a great job!!! Sami is a Jr Starlette she danced in Mondays show she did a great job also. I'm so proud of both of them!!!

Its Snowing!!!!

2008-12-13T10:55:00.000-08:00

I finally have the Christmas tree up. My dog loves sleeping in the chair and watching out the window.The first big snow of the season. This is how Mackenzie and her friend Bailey play in it. They decided to get in the hot tub and run in the snow....

Volcano,Wiapia Valley, Hilo, Akaka Falls and more Beaches

2008-12-07T07:56:00.000-08:00

This beach was my kids favorite.. The waves were breaking close to the shore, and they were HUGE!! You could only Boggie board. But we forgot ours...... So they tried to body surf. Super funny to watch and kind-of scary.
The Sunset that night was Awesome!! Even these pictures don't give it justice. The colors were brighter in person.
This beach was next to million dollar homes. While we were hanging on the beach, someone was getting married feet away. The kids snorkled here.
Kenzie is king of the lava hill!
Sleeping turtles.. They were so fun to watch and swim with.
This was at the wedding beach. Such a pretty place.
This is Body Surf beach.
They have the funniest signs.... We saw signs that said "Donkey Crossing" What???
This is body surf beach. When we got home, I was looking at this picture and I realized my girls are the only girls here... Everyone one else was locals and boys.... No wonder people were staring. Haha
This is the Volcano Kilauea, this vent opened in March. We didn't go so the lava flow. After we traveled 2 1/2 hours to the volcano the kids didn't want to travel another hour to the lava. They really wanted to get back and body surf or snorkle.
We are walking through a lava tube.
We are sitting on the volcano rim.
Akaka Falls.

These trees are so cool. the kids wanted to swing on the vines. and they are huge!!
Wiapia Valley. Super cool place.

First Beach!!!

2008-12-05T07:09:00.000-08:00

This Beach we could see when we landed.... So we went on a quest to find it. First you drive your rental across a lava road (that needed a 4-wheel drive) The road was miles long. Then you end in a parking lot and you need to travel on foot across lava hoping to find the beautiful beach we saw from the air. We just headed for the palm trees.

We Found It!! It was so awesome... At this beach we also found 3 turtles sun bathing on the sandy beaches. (The pictures of the turtles are on my other computer.) My girls love the beach and body surfing or snorkeling.

Thanksgiving in Hawaii

2008-12-03T21:07:00.001-08:00

Rob left the sunday before Thanksgiving. So the girls and I flew on Thanksgiving alone. We finally got there at 4:30 and Rob picked us up. When we got to the house Rob had dinner ready for us. No Turkey but he bbq chicken, and made mashed potaoes, gravy, veggies and rolls, and he got a banana cream pie. The best part was I didn't have to cook. What an Awesome Husband!!
After dinner we watch "Rat race" the only movie in the house. (kenzie watched this movie 5 or 6 times)
That was our first few hours in Hawaii...... Ill blog more later...

Hawaii

2008-12-02T19:30:00.000-08:00

More pictures to come..... A lot of pictures!!!

Aloha!

GO UTES!!!!

2008-11-26T08:41:00.000-08:00

Go Utes!

We had a little party before the game. BBQ some dogs and the normal tailgate food. Chips and salsa, diet pepsi, Mrs. Fields cookies (thanks Dave) And of course good friends!

Lexi went with her friend Zoe to the game and they both wore these wigs... What a cutie!
Hanging out and EATING!!
Regan is always invited to this game thanks to Ty giving him tickets. What a supportive fan.
JD and Easton... JD in his lucky sweats.
Ray and Jackie eating dogs.
Cody and Lindsey...... I think Cody looks a little like Jack Black.
The guys and kenzie trying to watch the game... until I made them pose.
After the game..... Regan is a little surprised at the score... jk
Kenzie and the guys stormed the field when the game was over.... Good Times!!!!

Sunny St. George

2008-11-18T08:02:00.000-08:00

We have spent the last 2 weekends in St George for our girls softball tournaments. Lexi was there the 7-8th. I don't have any pictures of the games (there are on Rob's camera). But here are some pics I do have.This is Kenzie's and Rob's new uniform. They look so sharp! Kenzie's tournament was the 14th and 15th.
This is a picture of Sami at Lexi's 10:30 p.m. game. Sami fell asleep on the way to the field and I couldn' t wake her up. So I wrapped her up in blankets (it is cold at night) and put her on the grass, that is where she stayed until the game was over.
This is the Brooks, Brinton's and Gray's after Lexi's tournament was over. We all went to Wingers...... Rob and Regan had a contest to see who could eat the most wings and hot wings. It ended in a TIE.....
Good times!!!! Softball is a way of LIFE!!!

Party for the Enloe's

2008-11-11T14:41:00.001-08:00

So we had a little get together for the Enloe's. As everyone knows by now they are moving away. All the way to Aspen Colorado. We invited a few friends, family and neighbors over for some snacks and fun. Our little world will never be the same without the Enloe's here. For the few shorts years we have known you, you have forever changed our lives. Thank you for always being there for me and my family. We love you and will miss you more than you will ever know.I'm missing pictures of family's.... Parker and Aria, Carrie and Ty, Bonney's, Gray's, Diana Jensen, and anyone else I'm sorry if I didn't get your picture

Super cute picture of my girls and their buddy Brenda.
The boys love to beat-up Kenzie.... you can't see but Camden has a pillow way above his head that was thrown down on Kenzie. Fun!!
The Christensen's
The Rex's
The Kirkham's
The Hunter's
The Brooks
About 2/3 of the kids.... running and jumping and yelling!!!! good times.

Pirate's run amuck!!!! AAARG!

2008-10-28T17:41:00.001-07:00

This is Sami's Softball team.........The Utah Lady Pirates!!!! On the way home from Disneyland we stopped in Mesquite for a tournament for Sami's team. This is her teams first Tourny and I think they did great. The Placed 4th (out of 5 teams)
Sami is learning how to slap hit, and this is the first time she got on base. I'm very proud of her.

This is Sami sliding into 3rd base.........SAFE!!!
Sami sliding into 2nd!!!! SAFE. (its so cute to see her team slide)

New Port Beach

2008-10-23T09:46:00.001-07:00

Kenzie working the camera. We love the beach almost as much as Disneyland.
My sister Shannon and her kids Shelby, Ashley, and Dusty meet us there.
Kenzie loves her dad.... cute!!
These are the rocks where Lexi and Kenzie found Starfish..
Rob and Sami. I love the butt pictures.. ;) I have a tons more pics I'll post later.

DISNEYLAND!!

2008-10-20T06:21:00.000-07:00

Space Mountain! We waited in this line for about 35 minutes and then the ride broke down!!! We got out of line and went later when the line was shorter. 35 Minutes of my life I will never get back!!
Peter Pan ride. This was the only ride in "Fantasy Land" we waited for.
Tradition states "All Gray girls must try to pull the sword out of the stone."
Sami is finally tall enough to do the car all by herself.....But she isn't strong enough to push the gas peddle for the whole ride.
This is in line while waiting for Splash Mountain!!! Fun!
The only picture we have with all of us.... What a fun trip! We went to Disneyland 6 days. We did all the big rides several times.

I'm going to Disneyland!!

2008-10-08T07:59:00.000-07:00

Disneyland

Ok here we go again... We just can't get enough of "The Happiest Place on Earth." I know we went as a family last Thanksgiving and maybe we should try somewhere else.....but we miss Disneyland, the smells (wafflecones) the sounds (train conductor yelling "All Aboard") The rides,

the lines, the footlong corndogs, the early mornings, the late nights, the rides, the lines....

Mackenzie told me she loves waiting in the lines. We always play guessing games, or a hand slapping game. Our rule is everyone MUST ride Every ride at least once!!!! Lexi hates the Tower of Terror. But she remembers the rule.

Well.... we leave in 3 days and I have a big List of things that need to be done, so I better get busy.

I'll post lots of pictures when we get back

Tagged by Carrie

2008-10-03T07:30:00.000-07:00

Rules:

1- List the person who tagged you.

2- Mention the rules on blog.

3- Tell about 6 Quirks of yours.

4- Tag 6 fellow bloggers.

Ok, first I have had a hard time thinking of 6... I'm sure you all could list them with no problem though.... here I go!

1- When I am thinking I chew on my lip or cheek. (Rob likes to tease me about that)

2- I wiggle my foot... all the time!!! When I'm nervous, when I watch TV, When I'm going to sleep....

3- I'm a planner.. I need to schedule my day, my week, my month.. I write down all the girls practices, games, school concerts and church stuff!!! Once a week the family reviews the schedule. I know a little crazy. But its the only way I can function.

4-I LOVE MY DIET PEPSI!!! Brenda mentioned that she has one before noon... I have at least one before the girls carpool is here..... 7:30 am. I know I should stop, but i don't want too..haha

5- I'm addicted to my email and my cell phone. I never leave home with out my phone.

6- When I leave to take my girls to games, (while still in the van) I run through a list of things that they need.... Do you have your water? cleats, visor, mitt, bat, socks, shoes to wear after games, etc.... Once rob took Sami to a game and didn't go through the list... She was sad because she forgot her Mitt...

Ok I don't know how Quirky these are but Oh Well.....

I don't know any bloggers who haven't been tagged already...

maybe Joanne?

Toilet Papered...

2008-09-21T08:43:00.000-07:00

Last night while we were sleeping. Vandal came to our home and "TOILET PAPERED" us! So around midnight Rob walks down stairs, then comes up to bed and asked me to identify the paper vandals. Then both of us walked down and watch out the window..... 2 boys about Kenzie's age running around our yard with several rolls of toilet paper!!!!! There parents were in a white car with parking lights on across the street. These boys were pretty good.. There were rolls thrown over the house, High in the trees, wrapped around bushes, wads stuffed in the tires, I'm glad they used 2 ply. Some of the high trees string we were able to pull down. Kenzie had to climb on the roof to get some. What a way to start our week.. I wish I had taken pictures last night, of the boys.

ROB's Birthday

2008-09-17T07:28:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday ROB!!!! We love you! This is how Rob started his Birthday...(and everyday) Relaxing in the hot tub.
We were running to softball pratice, dance and soccer practice until 8:15 last night. So that is when Grandma Brakey came over and gave rob his Birthday present. *a new church shirt!!
Rob's is blowing out his candles... notice the cake is a Baskin Robbins ice cream cake, chocolate cake with chocolate chip ice cream... His favorite!!

Lexi Hillcrest Jr High 7th Grade Vice President

2008-09-12T10:39:00.000-07:00

Yeah Lexi!!!! I'm proud of her, she wanted to quit the day of the skit, because she was so stressed out. But she didn't.. Good job Lexi, and thanks to Zoe and Kenzie and some of her friends who helped in the skit too..
This is a card they gave Lexi when they announced she was Vice Pres.
This is Lexi and the other candidates. Before they performed their skits. I tried to download the skit but I'm having problems.

Sami is a "PIRATE"

2008-08-28T10:32:00.000-07:00

Sami tried out for a new softball team last night.... She made it!!!! We are very proud of her. Her team is called the "pirates" they will wear black and pink, with skull and cross bones, Super cute!!! Now I'm worried, I need to hire an other mother!!! With three softball teams, dance 7 1/2 hours a week, high school soccer everyday and games 2 days a week, and young women. How will we do it all??? What have I done!! I will keep telling myself it is only for a few week, I can do anything for a couple of weeks....? Right?

Finally got the boat out!!!!

2008-08-27T07:00:00.000-07:00

Having lunch... This is my favorite thing to do on the boat. Just hanging out in the water, soaking up the sun. Wow, I wish we did this more this year!!! No pictures of Rob on this trip. Opps, sorry Rob!
It was really windy so we endedup tubing, this is Mom, Kenzie and Sami... (Lexi doesn't like to tube much.)
Sami wanted to try to wakeboard, She didn't get up, but she tried really hard!!! good job sam

First day of School

2008-08-25T09:07:00.000-07:00

Sami is so excited. Her new teacher is Mr. Okumura, he has a big snake in his classroom. Sam doesn't like the snake but she loves her new class.
Kenzie's first day of 9th grade. Doesn't she look excited? She did tell me this is the first year she isn't excited to start school... sad :(
Lexi started school on Friday. Lexi starts Jr. High. The 7th graders go by themselves on Friday and get to stay home on Monday.

Kenzie at a High School Soccer game we tied the game with Highland.

2008-08-25T09:04:00.000-07:00

Fusion goes to the Bee's game

2008-08-25T09:00:00.000-07:00

Lexi is with the first baseman during the national anthem.
The team is announced over the PA system

Kenzie made the High School Soccer Team!!

2008-08-16T13:19:00.000-07:00

Ok... Kenzie tried out for the Murray High School Soccer Team. Tryouts were on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The players were told that the roster would be posted at 6:00 pm on Wednesdy night. I couldn't stand it, I wanted to be there right at 6:00. But Kenzie was too nervous to go...... it was 6:40 and she still didn't want to go!!!! I finally dragged her to the school to look.... And LOOK she made it.. No surprise to her Mom and Dad, We knew she would make it. We love you Kenzie you are Awesome!!!!

Sami's allstars

2008-08-16T13:15:00.000-07:00

Sami hit the softball, and gets on base and an R.B.I. Yeah Sami!!
Sami is playing first and gets the out!

Wheeler Farm

2008-08-16T13:10:00.000-07:00

2008-07-28T12:07:00.000-07:00

Lexi is getting a hug from her big sister
Lexi wanted to go to the Hansen Planetarium on her birthday...here is Sami and Lexi on the Moon
Rob got up early and made Lexi Camp burritos for breakfast...YUM
Lexi got a "Rip Stix" for her birthday... Happy Birthday Lexi!!!! I love you so much. You make your parents proud, I love your smile and your humor.
It looks like Kenzie wants to help Lexi blow out the candles

LEXI Turns 12!!!

2008-07-28T11:10:00.000-07:00

This is the Family on the grass of the bee's field. Waiting for the fireworks to start.
This is Zoe and Sami
Lexi wanted to go to the Bee's game for her Birthday... So I tried to get tickets but we could only get grass seating... So here we are in the throngs of people trying to watch the game, Lexi wanted to invite several friends but only Zoe was in town, so Zoe came with us. Thanks Zoe for celebrating lexi's birthday with us.

Sami's last tournament in S. Jordan

2008-07-22T14:52:00.000-07:00

Sami played first base this whole tournament.. she did great!!! She is also an awesome hitter!! Her mom is not so good at getting the pictures of her playing those positions though.. opps
Mom and Lexi being cheerleaders..haha

Brakey Campout 2008

2008-07-19T20:13:00.000-07:00

Brakey Clan!!!!

We are missing a few, I'll list the ones who are not here!! Nicki, Johnathan, Johnny, Pennie, Ruby, Danny, Mackenzie, Shannon, Denny, Loua, and Earnesto. You were all missed!

2008-07-19T20:11:00.000-07:00

We had Juanito's and Lexi's Birthday Party while we camped..

Happy Birthday Lexi!!!

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Maddie, C.J. and Toumy

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Mom, Bobbie, and Ashley

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Lexi, Ben, Sisco, Jake, Juanito, Shelby, Leilani,

Vanessa, Maddie

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Cutie...Lexi

2008-07-19T20:03:00.000-07:00

Leilani, Vanessa and Shelby....with their hoods!!!

2008-07-19T19:59:00.000-07:00

Lexi and Ashley trying to do a "Charlie's Angel Poise"

FISHING FOR POT GUTS

2008-07-17T19:39:00.000-07:00

Ok Rob and Ray hooked their fishing poles to a stick, the stick held up a box, under the box was cookies.... So they would wait for the "pot gut" to climb under and eat the cookie and SNAP they would catch themselves a critter.. After the big boys did it a few times the kids spent hours taking turns to try it too. They caught several but they always got away. I don't know what they would have done if they really kept it???

Fishing in camp!!!

2008-07-17T19:34:00.000-07:00

How could you think of catching the cute little guy?? (he is eating a worm)
Rob fishing for "pot guts"

2008-07-17T19:27:00.000-07:00

Rob and my brother Ray pretending to shoot (with a bow and arrow) the several deer that just wandered through our camp.

2008-07-17T19:22:00.000-07:00

Kenzie had her last softball tournament last weekend... Kenzie has enjoyed her new team, it has taken a while to get to know the new girls though. Mackenzie will now focus on SOCCER. The high school tryouts are in just 3 more weeks. Softball will only have about a month off and start practices and clinics soon. So enjoy the break while you can. GO Synergy!!!!

Fusion's last game

2008-07-17T19:16:00.000-07:00

Lexi's last softball tournament was last weekend... Their team improved each tourny. I think the girls are so cute and encourage each other. I have loved going to their games and practices. Rob has really enjoyed coaching them too. I hope lexi likes having her dad coach her..haha It's not easy being the coaches kids!! Go Fusion!!

Camping over the 4th

2008-07-08T18:32:00.000-07:00

Here we are after 4 long hot days in the great outdoors!!! Here are some highlights:

-Speckles jumped out the window of the jeep, while driving 30 mph. (luckly she is fine, just a few bruises)

-Sami learning how to drive a motorcycle...for hours

-4 wheeling with Lexi and Kenzie.

-playing domino's

-good food!!

-Great friends

We had a lot of fun and we are very happy to get to camp with such awesome friends..

Sami's first ALLSTAR tournament

2008-07-02T06:30:00.000-07:00

Ok.... This past weekend it was Samantha's turn. Her first softball tourny. It started Thursday in Grantsville. We were grateful it started Thursday so Rob and Lexi could go too. Because Friday Lexi had her own tournament in Pleasent Grove, and Dad coaches that team. It was very HOT!! But the team of 8 and 9 year old girls did great in the heat. At this age group the coach is the pitcher. It is so Awesome to watch Sam play. She plays 2nd most of the time. She had a couple of really good hits that scored in runs. Her team did great and are looking forward to the next tournament that is in a few weeks.

Kenzi's softball

2008-06-24T15:41:00.000-07:00

Kenzie's team did great!! They placed 7th of 20 teams.

2008-06-24T15:30:00.000-07:00

When we left we each had a blanket, not knowing we would have to use it as a shield!!! We were being attacked by Mosquitoes, millions of them!!

At one point I looked at Lexi and she had 3 lined up on her Jugular. We had used bug spray but it wasn't working very well. Poor Sami gets bit and they swell and itch a lot!!! She got bit on her ankle and it looked like a softball.

Manti/Ephram

2008-06-24T15:05:00.001-07:00

ok....so we go to Ephram for a softball tournament. But it was also during the Manti Pagent. We also took our tent trailor and found a campground right behind the temple. We left Rob at the campground to work and the girls and I walked to the temple grounds. It was Thursday and not very crowded. We found seats on the 15 row in the center. The girls had fun but said it was too long..HAHA

FATHER'S DAY!!!

2008-06-16T12:14:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day!!! Rob got a new bike, he is very happy. And he looks so cute!!

2008-06-16T08:47:00.000-07:00

This is Samantha and her softball team. They were lucky and got to

go to a BEES game. They also got to go out on the field with the players during the

national anthem. They were able to take a tour of the stadium too.

The Bees also won the game. It was a fun night.

2008-06-16T08:40:00.000-07:00

This is Mackenzie at a soccer tournament over memorial weekend. Kenzie loves soccer and softball. She has a very busy summer playing and training for both. This game was freezing cold and it was raining!!!! GO Murray Max!!

6th grade graduation

2008-06-16T08:29:00.000-07:00

This is Lexi and her favorite teacher..."EVER". Lexi had a wonderful year. She received the Clovis Award, (a murray district award for an outstanding student) which also gave her a $10.00 gift card. We are very proud of Lexi!!