thankful...day 2

health...i am thankful for my health. i have taken up a new hobby...running. slowly but surely i am getting there. new kicks, new socks and i am off. my goal was to run a 5 k in 2012 well by march i had!(yeah me) run/walked a 5k and plan many more. i love that my companion is helping me. i am thankful to have the health to get up and go.  My family has been healthy and what a blessing. I want to get in better shape and be examples to my kids.  i'm getting there.  not going to lie, i am not excited to be running in the 120 degree arizona heat.  ouch i will stick to my treadmill with a fan blowing on me!

thankful day 1

family is key in my life. i am blessed everyday to call them my friends. i have friends. my friends that i do have, are my family! i am learning day by day that the people you surround yourself with are the ones that build you up and make you better and want you to be better.   i am thankful for the knowledge that we all make mistakes. in the words of a wise man - be kind to one another and just love each other.   aww wouldn't this world be a better place.

bargain finds....

I found this book at a 2nd hand store for 2.99 and 50% off. so 1.49! i was so thrilled. I can't wait to make some of the sneaky recipes!  

Anyone use this book and have a favorite recipe?

summer of 2011.....

Girl's Camp

Dave's First trip to Girl's Camp...He was surprised, to say the least at some of the Girl's camp Events.....

( our buddies Zoila and Jared .....aka  Sister Schank & Bishop Schank w/ Bishop & Sister Hoopes)

He makes me so proud on the the pink toilet-  THE THRONE haha

The Buckeye 2nd ward, Young Women and leaders, and Bishop and Brother Gable ( 1st Counselor to Dave), Sister Rashedi, Sister Gable, Sister Gassaway

I didn't get to go to camp this year  despite being put into the YW program Last fall. I was called to be an advisor in the YW program, and This summer I was called to be the First Counselor in the YW program and I am hoping I get to the next time we have camp. It is such an inspired program!

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Family Reunion In Newport Beach, Ca

Yummy! He still takes my breath away.

  I am so glad he picked me.

 

 Our trip to Newport Beach for a family reunion.

Getting ready for our family picture, some still missing, apparently I don't have the Picture with ALL of us.

The Hoopes-Farrow-Dupree-Jackson Family Rocks!!!!!!

Best Family reunion ( and our 1st, but it will be hard to top, It was a blast!)

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Ethan's Baptism July 30th, 2011

                       

Ethan is the Cutest 8 year old ever! He loves his red glasses too which cracks me up!

 Zoi and Kary  Friends who stand by each other.  

 This is what makes the world go round, people who care through it all!  Love this woman!

Ethan was Baptized this summer into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 

Nana & Pop & Aunt Kyley-  

Ethan's baptism gathering,

We are thankful that the Farrows, Tillery's Hoopes' Jackson's Dupree's and lots of friends came to see him baptized. We are thankful to have good people all around us!

Ethan & Sister Colleen Harris- he loved  Sister Harris as the Primary President.

Ethan & LANDON----Ethan's life revolves around Landon, He loves this kid, We all do, They are one day apart and the best of friends.  he cam to support Ethan on his big day!  Yes I know It's a surprise my kid is short! SHOCK ;)

Families are forever

Connor had his first 007 Party. They had so much fun!  A & A maxwell , Z & M Mcnelley, M kerr, M schank, and Connor & Ethan all dressed in black, and this was all the kid's idea of being in disguise!   We drop them off in the neighborhood and they have to make their way home to our house, with out being caught while we drive with big flashlights and find them! It is so fun.  Our ward does it with the young men, Cousin Tristan's Ward Does it and now we do it,  Our new favorite family game.

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Connor is 12 & got the Priesthood, and went to Young Men's

Connor is 12- Which means this is the our newest Priesthood holder in the house!  He is such a good example to us all. ( He passes the sacrament for the first time today)

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Back to School & 

Father's Blessings

Tomorrow is the first day of school, so Tonight was Father's Blessings and preparing for a new year.   I am excited and nervous all at the same time for them!

Ashley & her Paddy- 10 1/2 going into 5th grade

Ethan & his Dad- 8 going into 3rd grade

Connor and his Dad- 12 going into 6th grade

(the 2 most handsome men ever)

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Phoenix Arizona Temple Ground Breaking  June 2011

David and I had the opportunity with the Bishops and Stake presidents in the area to go to the invitation only ground breaking of the Phoenix,Arizona Temple gound breaking. It was awesome.

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Swimming with the Buckeye Bullfrogs again

My swimmers, I will add one of Connor's later

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Family

A & L are so stinkin cute together.

Brothers

David- Doug- Dan

We had a fun summer, we are so thankful for the blessing we have and the people around us that help build our lives in positive ways. Our family has lots of growing to do, but we are learning the  good people that need to help us and not hurt us.  We can't wait for new adventures!

july 4.2011

our july 4th rocked in Gilbert where its legal to have fireworkds.  I was a great fun family day!  These are the delicious cupcakes Gma made for ethan's 8th birthday.  We love the treats she makes!

 all these babies are the best company. we love to take turns holding these new little personalities.  i love them. i am so thankful they are part of our family.

 d getting his baby food on!   new adventures in the culinary world.

 honestly,  this is darling.  cuter than cute!

 my tinkjust out of the pool

my special firecracker. i love this man.

 Con, my buddy. he is such a good man. love him

I love this.  everyone was so excited

rocking the sparklers.

Millie and Bryce and K and K, cute and color coordinated. 

They are such a sweet family.

first day of summa.... busy and fun

I had a fun day.  Busy, and fun, I have been a horrible blogger and keeping this Family Journal to remember things for my family    Ethan and I made, Oreo pie

 I planted Vincas, a Hardy favorite at our house.

Red Grapes, Asparagus, green onions, Cucumbers Watermelon, Honeydew Melon, lettuce, Spinach, tomatoes, Potatoes,Carrots,

I love the summer.

Our Room

One of the last things in our house I take care of is..... Our room. 

 This was my inspiration and it is a work in progress.

This is our room...

Card Group Ladies

 So in the summer of 2007 I had the idea to create another card group.  Well I did it  and some of the members have changed.  I turned the reins over to a close friend to head it  up when I had lots on my plate, but we are 10 member strong and it is so much fun.  The cards are cute as can be and the ladies are great.  The creativity blows my mind sometimes! This picture is fun because it was the first time we have ever had everyone there.

busy worker bee...

I am busy with projects. I made this Ruffle pillow with the idea from my friend,

 Vanessa   http://www.vanessachristenson.com/.  

Our homes have lots of the same decor, handmade, hodgepodge, thrift store,etc.  We would get together and do PROJECTS for hours.  Here is some that i did on my first day home from work with stupid pink eye. ALl in one day!  You could say I never sit around!!!

My Bedroom.....

Here is some pictures of our Bedroom...  I love it!

Just joking this is what I want!!!! I love it. And my 3 favorite colors, it is so me.    I love to keep dreaming. Maybe some day.

Attempt at being Martha....

Well Today was a productive day.  Shopping, Some honey dos, A date with my little man, and Painted My Kitchen Aid. It took me about  an hour, so worth it!

 Here is the Before......

and the After. What do you think?