Atkinson Family

That last couple of months!

2010-06-05T22:44:00.000-07:00

The last couple of months have been crazy........we have had graduation and track and a birthday and........it has worn me out!

WOW--It's been awhile!!!!

2010-03-27T22:54:00.000-07:00

Its been a while since I have blogged! Bracken was awarded his Eagle Scout on March 21st. Both him and Travis were the last 2 of the five senior boys in our ward to get it. These boys have started scouts together, in fact they have grown up together in the same ward since they were toddlers!

Not much else has been going on, but school. Shaylee has started a new job cleaning the dentist office, Jordon has just started track(I need to take some pictures and post them) and Bracken is busy finishing his senior project and enjoying the last few months of high school.

Hopefully I will get back on track and be a better blogger!!

2009-11-27T18:55:00.000-08:00

I have to post about this dog. Whenever some one goes outside she thinks she has to go to, so she will find me and put her head on my hand or lap and whine until I let her out!(By the way those are my scrub pants, I don't go around in those color pants except for work!)

2009-11-27T18:50:00.000-08:00

WOW!!! Do I have good looking kids or what! This is what we did after our big Thanksgiving meal. I have wanting to take my kids out a do some pictures. Now all I need is to get some kind of photoshop program so I can edit them!

2009-11-27T18:31:00.000-08:00

Senior pictures

2009-11-27T18:20:00.000-08:00

Bracken has been working on his eagle project and will hopefully get is wrapped up in the next couple of weeks. He made some picnic tables for the shelter at the church house. He just has to have his board review.

2009-11-27T18:11:00.000-08:00

Yes! We must pray now.....................................

He has he drivers license!

He finally got it after all this time! You see his mother wasn't pushing the issue of him getting his licence and so he had to get signed up all by himself and as you can see it took awhile(he has been 16 since May). He is one happy boy!

2009-10-31T22:18:00.000-07:00

wow Here I go again. I haven't posted in a long time! So things that has happen this past month are---hummmm I don't know! I'll just post some random pictures. Bracken went to homecoming. I got my certification for the E4D and the company sent me a cookie bouquet. and we just have been lazy lately.(just ask Missy)

2009-09-06T19:39:00.000-07:00

SHAYLEE HAD A BIRTHDAY SHOUT HOORAY!!!!!!!

mY BABY GIRL IS 14. WOW time flies. I think I surprised her by getting her a CHI.(Now I get the cheap flat iron!)

2009-09-05T10:00:00.000-07:00

SENIOR PICTURE!!

2009-08-29T11:25:00.000-07:00

ALL RIGHT!!!

It has been a long time since I have blogged!!!

I better get on the balllllllllll!!!!!!!!!

Summer has been busy, just full of work for everyone and no time to play!! I guess thats why I haven't been blogging.

Its nice to have the kids back in school again and get back into a routine. Heres a few pictures but not much.

This was Jordon's 3rd day of 11th grade. He is going to Franklin County High

Shaylee is in 8th grade--her final year of junior high!

And Bracken--his motto"I don't need to get up until 10 minutes before school starts" So he wasn't up for 'first day of school pictures' that I like to take. He is a senior this year.

I have bottle beans and have made jam so far this year. And we have ate yummy cherries and apricots from our tree. a

And there are plenty more to do.

2009-07-08T20:57:00.000-07:00

Boy!!! I have become a slacker! I have discovered the world of Facebook and am totally addicted to it that I've apparently forgotten to blog. Time has flown and in this household we do not do much but work all the time. And especially Jay. Now that the rain has finally stopped and the farmers can start working, Jay is getting really busy at work. (which is good) Bracken is working hard at his summer job working with the "Mud Monsters" (kody and Forrest) and he loves every minute of playing in the "mud"(as Bracken would put it). Jordon has been attending summer school catching up on math. He doesn't like it but as of today he is done. He has been working some-hauling hay and whatever the Hamptons need him to do. And Shaylee has been babysitting, and she is having fun doing that. She will come home and talk my ear off about babysitting these cute little kids.
Here are some pictures:

Shaylee was the only one home on the 4th so after we went to the fireworks in Lewiston we did our own fireworks and I was surprised that Missy enjoyed them too. When we had Copper she would hide in the basement when the first firework went off.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

2009-05-29T17:32:00.000-07:00

I know its been a while since I've updated my blog. But it has been a busy couple of months! First of all, Bracken went to Unity with Keri Hampton. This is a picture of his date and with his group.

Then Jordon turned 16 on the 16th and got his driving permit. Now I'm stuck driving with him for the next 6 months! He was also ordained a priest and Bracken was able to stand in the circle. Its nice to have the priesthood in our home!

Shaylee spent the last week of school home sick. She did make it to the last day so she could get her stuff and sign yearbooks. I can't believe that she will be in the 8th grade this fall! Here are some pictures of her and Missy jumping on the trampoline.

Speaking of Missy, here is a funny picture of her wearing a diaper. She was pretty good about wearing them when she was in the house!

And I finally got my garden planted! Thanks to Phil who tilled up my garden so I could get it done! I think that I over did it! I got corn, beans, peas, potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, peppers, tomatos, lettuce, cabbage, cucumbers, watermelon, canteloupe, radishes, and pumpkins planted.

My cherry tree and strawberries are loaded this year!! I cant wait!

And finally, all my flowers are planted!

Now I can kick back and relax and enjoy the summer!!!

2009-05-16T22:24:00.000-07:00

HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY JORDON!!!!!

2009-05-09T15:18:00.000-07:00

I came across this quote from Sister Hinkley and thought it would be a great one to pass along! "As you create a home, don't get distracted with a lot of things that have no meaning for you or your family. Don't dwell on your failures, but think about your successes. Have joy in your home. Have joy in your children. Have joy in your husband. Be grateful for the journey."-Marjorie Pay Hinkley

2009-05-02T19:47:00.000-07:00

I took some pictures of Bracken in his tux before he left to pick up his date for the Unity Ball.
He went with four other couple. I gave him my camera so he can take some pictures with his date. I don't know if he will though. So maybe I will blog more if he gets some pictures.

2009-04-14T20:06:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

2009-04-13T19:55:00.000-07:00

Strawberry Jam. YUM YUM YUM. I didn't let the good buy on strawberries pass by this year. I bought them last Monday night, cleaned and chopped them, and then on Tue night I made jam(a double batch). We all have been eating PB&J all week, 3 meals a day!!!(well not that much-but close). Out of 12 jars, I'm down to 4!! Time to buy more!! Anyways, I love to bottle and to hear all the lids "POP" when they seal. Can't wait to get a garden going and start the canning season. (Sorry about the double image--computer difficulties)

2009-04-13T19:25:00.000-07:00

Easter came and went like it was just another day. I guess my excitement for the holidays has gone down hill with the kids who don't get excited anymore. I couldn't even get Shaylee to color eggs. I had to boil some anyways for deviled eggs. This year, I just got one big basket and filled it with candy and a movie and an I-Tune card. And that was it. Boring.

2009-04-06T19:47:00.000-07:00

Since we were in the "neighborhood", we had to stop at Cabelas on the way home the other night. So of course, I head right up the stairs to sample all the fudge when this jar caught my eye. It happened to be on clearance so of course I had to get it. I only bought 1 because I'm kinda leary about buying things I haven't tried before. Boy, I wished I had bought another one (or a dozen). It was dang good salsa! So if any of you are in the "neighborhood" think about me:)

Hunnington Beach

2009-04-03T09:06:00.001-07:00

Hunnington Beach from the Pier. We walked to the end of the pier. The beach was so pretty.
They had cool designs in the rocks.
the kids wouldn't get into the water because it was tooo cold.
Shaylee writing her name in the sand--
No comment--what a nut!

2009-04-03T08:46:00.000-07:00

Some of our favorite rides were: Soarin' over California (we went 4 times), Tower of Terror (4 times--the boys 6), Indiana Jones (I went 5 times-I loved that one) Pirates of the Caribbean (5 times Jay really liked that one), Bracken and I were the only ones who would go on Grizzly River Run-nobody else wanted to get wet (I got SOAKED), Space mountain (3 times for me was enough, the kids rode that one at least 5 times!) Shaylee liked the Maliboomer, and Jay liked the California Screamin'(which they rode several times) We tried to get to most of the rides, but some of them had too long of lines and didn't have the fast-pass for them. (the top picture is a picture of a picture they took of us on the tower of terror)

SPRING BREAK!!!!!!

2009-04-03T08:28:00.000-07:00

We just got home from WARM sunny California!!! It felt so good to get out in the nice warm sun!! We spent 3 days at Disneyland and 1 day at Hunnington Beach. Here are some pictures from our motel were stayed in. It was pretty nice. We had our breakfast delivered to our room every morning. The boys loved the outside pool, they were in it every break we took from Disneyland.(There was also some cheer-leading competition going on and their were quite a few of them staying at our motel, so the boys enjoyed that!!) It was also nice that Disneyland was on the same block and there were eating places and an outdoor mall right across the street. We loved it! I just wish the warm weather would follow us home!!!

I'm Back

2009-02-21T14:47:00.000-08:00

My hotel room and the veiw outside my room

I went to Texas to train on this new machine we are getting in our office. We had a great time in Dallas learning how to use the "E4-D". I actually can't wait to get to work on Monday so I can play with it(in case you are wondering what a E4-D is---it is a computer that takes a laser scan of your teeth and you design a crown or inlays or onlays and send this info to a milling machine that cuts your restoration out of porcelain blocks in about 15 mins then you can seat this on your patient the same day) The company really catered to you and put is in a nice hotel and fed us good and we even got a limo ride to the airport. It was great.

Happy Valentines Day!

2009-02-14T13:21:00.001-08:00

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Apple dumplings

2009-02-08T17:03:00.000-08:00

This is one you have to try!!!! Sara (Dr. Kelleys wife) made these and brought them in for the Dr's birthday a while back ago, and they were good. The recipe came from The Pioneer Woman Cookbook.com.

Apple Dumplings

2 Granny Smith apples 2 cans crescent rolls 2 sticks butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoons vanilla cinnamon 1 small can Mountain Dew( I used about 3/4 can)

Peel and core apples. Cut apples into 8 slices each. Roll each apple slice in a crescent roll. Place in a 9 x 13 buttered pan. Melt butter, then add sugar and barely stir. Add vanilla, stir, and pour over apples. Pour Mountain Dew around the edges of the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve with ice cream, and spoon some of the sweet sauces from the pan over the top.

Then go to confession. Quickly.

I hope you like. (By the way my husband was making fun of me for taking pictures of food. I will NOT repeat what he said--He thinks he is so funny!!)

Tiny Spicy Chicken

2009-01-30T19:40:00.000-08:00

This is one of my kids favorite chicken dishes.
But we have to wait until Jay is out of town when we cook this.
You see........ my husband does not like chicken...
I know what your thinking.....................
WHAT!!!--Who doesn't like chicken???...
He doesn't.
He used to--But he said I cooked it too much when we first got married,
and now he doesn't like it.
And this is the look on his face when I tell him we are having chicken------

Oh the poor man. He is strickly a meat and potatoes-kind-of-man!!!
Anyways--- Heres the receipe:

Tiny Spicy Chicken

2 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut in small pieces
Mix and coat chicken with :
1 cup corn starch
3 tsp garlic salt
Fry in oil
Then placed cooked chicken in a 9x13 pan and cover with sauce.

Sauce:
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup vinegar
1 or 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup pineapple juice
4 tbls ketchup
2 tbs soy or teryaki sauce
(I also like to add the chunk pineapple and a chopped bell pepper)

Bake at 350 degress for 45 minutes.
Serve over rice.

ENJOY!!!

(We will be having chicken in a couple of weeks)

Missy pics

2009-01-30T19:27:00.000-08:00

This dog sleeps in the strangest positions!! I thought the one with her and Shay sleeping on the chair was cute:)

Missy pics for Jess and Kody

2009-01-30T19:13:00.000-08:00

Jess wanted me to blog some pictures of Missy. She is getting big. She loves to go out and feed the horses, and chase the chickens. She also LOVES teasing the goat, but when I took the camera out today the goat was hiding under the feeder being protected by the horses.

She also knows the sound of our vehicles so she runs to the back door to see who is here and waits for them to come through the door.

Are you kidding me!!?

2009-01-24T21:18:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the late night rambling---but this has been bugging me all night!! Do I look like I would rip off Artic Circle?? Here's the story: We decided to go out to eat tonight and since nobody could decide I suggested 'AC' because I like their crispy chicken salad. So I placed every ones order and sat down. The same kid who took our order brought our food--except my salad. So while every one is eating I patiently wait, and wait. I check the receipt, and yes my salad is on there. So I started to get up to ask for my salad when I see that it was just made up so I sat back down and waited patiently-again thinking they are going to bring it right out. But nope it just sits there.(they we not busy). So it get up and went to the same boy that took my order and told him I didnt get my salad. He looked at me and said "are you sure?" I said yes. And this part is the kicker--He walks over to our table to check --HELLO!!!! Didnt he believe me when there was my salad sitting right behind him!! And then he brought it to me without saying anything!!! Where is the customer service?? The 'I'm sorry'. At least they could of done was to offer me a ice cream cone!!

2009-01-20T20:06:00.000-08:00

I was looking through some pictures I have on the computer when I came across these! OH how I cannot wait for SPRING, and warmer weather!! I'm tired of cold weather and dirty looking snow. I just want to feel the warm sun on my face--I want to weed my garden (Yes I said weed-I'll probaly change my mind once they over come my garden) and I want to mow the grass. I know we need the moisture so the farmers can have good crops, But dang-it--MY FEET ARE COLD!!! (by the way the pictures were taken last spring for Shaylees plant collection that is due this spring-you gotta love 7th grade science!)

Girls Night Out

2009-01-04T16:54:00.000-08:00

Finally!!!! Shaylee and I had been cooped up too long, so we went to Logan for a little retail theraphy and dinner at chili's and then finally went to see Twilight!! LOVED IT!!! I didn't think that I would because after reading all the books I knew what happens. I think I smiled threw the whole thing! Shaylee loved it too! Anyways, it was good to have some mom and daughter time. (Sorry no pictures, you know that would be so embassing!)

A New Hair Do

2009-01-04T16:22:00.001-08:00

I got my hair done last Wednesday. I have had the same cut for just over a year and I really like it, but was tired of the high lights and most of them have grown out anyways. So I went a little dark and had some red high lights. I just wish Laci would do my hair for me every morning because I can never do it the way she does!!!!

Thanks Laci!!

2008-12-25T16:17:00.000-08:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

2008-12-19T17:02:00.000-08:00

Its nice to have boys old enough to get things done around the house.

I called Jay and told him that Jordon was out doing his job and he didn't have to worry about scrapping snow. He couldn't believe that Jordon could even get the tractor going!

He did a nice job! Thanks Jordon!!!

2008-12-19T16:52:00.000-08:00

It was so hard to put a hat on this dog and make her pose! This is the best one before she freaked out and ripped off the hat so she can shread it to pieces!!!

2008-12-19T16:42:00.000-08:00

Bracken wanted an acustic guitar for his birthday--so he got guitar hero 'world tour' instead.

The boys enjoy playing together (I though the underwear shot was funny).

2008-12-19T16:25:00.000-08:00

HOLY COW----

SEVENTEEN

I can't believe it has been 17 years when since I had this boy! I felt like I was pregnant forever with this kid. They started me when I was two weeks late with him.( He was do on the 5th). He came by c-section at 7:20p.m weighing 8 lbs 9 oz on December 18th. Happy birthday Bracken!!!

2008-12-14T22:11:00.000-08:00

Okay-So I'm up late again sitting at this computer-just surfing the net. WHY do I stay up so late???? Idon't know, but what I do know is that I will be dragging my butt out of bed in the morning trying to get every one up out of bed and ready for school. Christmas is just days away and I'm not ready(stresssss). And my boy is having a birthday this week which is making me feel really old. I cant be that old to have a 17 year old--yet 40 is knocking on the door (in about 10 months-(sob sob:(). How does time slip away so quickly? Well sorry about the rambling- I hope everyone has a great week.

2008-12-13T19:37:00.000-08:00

WOW! It's nice to have some of that white stuff outside. Now it feels like Christmas!!

Jordon enjoyed doing cookies in the snow.

Elf dancing

2008-12-07T22:15:00.001-08:00

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Family Elf Dance

2008-12-07T22:09:00.001-08:00

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2008-12-02T19:47:00.000-08:00

I had to take a picture of the sky this morning because it looked so cool. The clouds are so amazing. One of my favorite things to do is to lay outside and watch the clouds......it is so relaxing.

2008-12-02T19:41:00.000-08:00

YEAH

The Christmas lights are on the house and the tree is decorated. Now all I need to do is to get the presents bought. I havent even started yet!!! Hopefully this weekend.

THE BEST SOUP EVER!!!

2008-12-02T19:27:00.000-08:00

This is my families FAVORITE soup

Here's the receipe:

Juniper Inn take out Tomato Macroni Soup

In large pot brown,

1-2 lbs hamburger

Add the folowing and bring to a boil and simmer:

6 cups water

1 cup catsup

6oz can tomato paste

3 tbs A-1 steak sauce (you have to use this-it makes the soup)

1 tbsp brown sugar

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp pepper

1-2 carrots grated

1 garlic clove, chopped

Then add cooked large elbow macroni (! 1/2 cups before cooked)

ENJOY!!

2008-11-23T21:32:00.000-08:00

Its that time of year where all I make is soup! (not really, but I make them more often when it gets cooler) This one is a favorite one that years ago my visiting teacher gave me. Thanks Sonjia!!

Here is the reciepe:

Minestrone Soup

In large 6qt pan brown:

1 lb ground beef

Add and saute:

1 onion

2or 3 celery sticks

Add:

2 qts water

2 cand diced tomatoes

2 small cans tomato sauce

1 rounded tbsp dried leaf oregano

1/4 tsp pepper

3/4 tsp garlic powder (or 3 cloves minced garlic)

3 tbs instant beef soup base (or 3 bouillon cubes)

2-3 carrots diced

Simmer for about 20 minutes then add:

1 can kidney beans-drained

1 can garbonzo beans-with liquid

1/2 bag frozen green beans

1 to 2 cups cooked penne ar shell pasta

Cook for 10 to 15 min. Garnish with parmesan cheese. and serve with homemade rolls (I need help in this department, because I am not a bread maker as you can see with the roll in that picture!!)

ENJOY!!!

2008-11-23T21:24:00.000-08:00

Jay brought the horses up to the pasture next to the house this weekend. They are such pretty animals. And of course the goat came too. It was fun to watch Missy with the horses, and the goat. She thought she can take on the goat.(maybe in a year or two).

2008-11-19T21:44:00.000-08:00

I've been tagged by Michelle.

This was in my 4th folder and my 4th picture.

This is a picture we took last spring when we wanted to sell some of our property. It is such a beautiful veiw of the hollow. I'm glad we didn't sell it because it the future spot for my dream house that we are going to build some day!! (who am I Kiddin!!! dream on)

I'm tagging the girls at work (he he he)

2008-11-07T12:16:00.000-08:00

Sorry I keep posting about this dog, BUT look what she did!!! She makes this biggest messes. I feel like I have a two year old living at my house!

2008-10-31T20:19:00.000-07:00

OK! Here is my sugar cookie reciepe.(this is for you Michelle, and I am still waiting for your invite. Here is my email theresaleeatk@yahoo.com)

My BEST ever sugar cookies

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

2 sticks butter

1 cup sour cream

1 cup cream cheese

2 tsp vanilla

2 tsp soda

4 tsp baking powder

8 cups flour

Cream together butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream. cream cheese, and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients and add to the creamed mixture. Roll out on lightly floured surface. Bake at 350 for about 8 min.

2008-10-18T23:16:00.000-07:00

I finally got out my halloween decorations! I LOVE OCTOBER!!

2008-10-18T23:10:00.000-07:00

I think I have more pictures of Missy on my camera then the kids. I guess thats because she is the only one that will pose for me!

2008-10-18T22:33:00.000-07:00

sHAyLeE:"DAD! Tell mom to stop taking pictures of our food!!"
JOrDon "DAD!! Take that camera away from mom!!"
I can't help it!! I made this a couple of weeks ago, on a friday,and Bracken had some friends over hanging out before the football game. They all had one and just loved them. They keep asking for them when they come over. I think that it will have to be a friday thing.
They are so simple and easy to make and they really dont take that long to make (just under a hour)

recipe: 1st make just a basic bread dough.
3cups flour
2 tbs yeast
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbs sugar
1 1/2 warm water
2 tbs oil
Mis dry ingredients together, add water and oil into flour mixture. Add more flour if needed. Place in bowl and cover while your get your filling ready.

Filling (you can put anything you want in them)
I fried about 1 1/2 lbs of hamburger seasoned with salt and pepper and garlic salt. I then added chopped bell pepper and onions.

To put together divide the dough into 14 pieces. roll out into 5 or 6 inch cirles. Fill with meat and cheese, fold and press edges together. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Cook at 350 for about 30 min or until golden brown.
Serve with salsa. yum yum (I used mexican blend cheese).

I also filled some with pizza sauce, mozz cheese and pepperoni and I buttered the top and sprinkled with parm cheese and Italian seasoning.

(See ya on friday Colten, Dalton, Jayden, Brody)

2008-10-18T22:27:00.000-07:00

Shaylee does not like her dads new look. They have been fight all day about his wiskers. (its his hunting face) He finally gave in and shaved.(what a HUNK;P)

2008-10-11T22:11:00.000-07:00

Hunting season is here. We went to the north stake girls camp so the boys could go hunting up cottonwood. It was COLD and SNOWY. Shay and I just stayed in the trailer and watched movies and tried to stay warm. My camera battery died so I did not get pictures of the hunters:(

2008-10-06T20:16:00.000-07:00

some fun pictures of SHAYLEE

2008-10-06T20:04:00.000-07:00

you'd think it was halloween or something! This is what SHAYLEE (aka miss beautician) does when she is bored!!

2008-09-19T20:04:00.000-07:00

We caught the chicken slayer! after it killed 3 of our hens!! :(

We took him to one of Jays friends that lives over in the west side.

I hope he doesnt come back!!

2008-09-19T19:49:00.000-07:00

COPPER DOG 1994-oct 16,2007

We found this cute dog when she was a puppy 13 years ago. Jay didnt want her so we just let her stay outside thinking that maybe she would wonder away, but she didn't. She was such a good dog. She was so protective of the kids, especially Shaylee. She would follow the kids every where. She was the neighborhood dog. She knew who belong down our street and who didn't, and if you didn't she would let you know. It still makes me cry when I think of this loyal friend we were privledged to have in our family. She is buried in our back yard in between the pine trees. And we are glad to know that she is in heaven, probaly chasing the chickens!

2008-09-19T19:27:00.000-07:00

she is a messy eater!!

we have a new BABY at our house!!!! Bracken got our family a puppy 3 weeks ago and we just LOVE her!!! she is a boxer and she is so fun to have around. He got her from kody and jessie (these pics are for you guys). Missy has grown and has been packing on the pounds. The picture in the top left makes me laugh. The neighbor across the street has a dirt pile that Missy loves to dig around and bark. It is so funny( I will try to get video of it next time). And she loves to sleep on her back. I hope she turns out to be a good dog like Copper was.

2008-09-04T22:20:00.000-07:00

LAGOON

2008-09-04T21:49:00.000-07:00

We had a great family fun weekend!! We decided to go to Salt Lake and go to the zoo and to Logoon. We had tons of fun.

2008-08-29T21:22:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

I can't believe that I have 3 teenagers in the house. My sweet baby girl will be 13 on the 31st. It seems like yesterday when see was born. Just like the boys she was 2 weeks late so we made the appointment on thursday August 31st. We figured Jay could take a long weekend and help with the boys. We went in and got started on the pit about 9:30. It took a little while and about 11:30 am I got up and went to the bathroom and got back into bed wondering why it felt like I was peeing the bed. Then I realized my water broke (I never experienced this with the boys) Well it didnt take long to get things kicked into gear! They could not get the epidural in fast enough so she came out naturally.(after a c-section with Bracken and an epidural with Jordon, having a baby naturally was not so bad! Recovery time was alot quicker)
she was a healty 7lb 10oz 21in baby girl! Oh yeah, I was the only one who knew what the sex of this baby was before she born. After having two crazy little boys I wanted to know what I was having because this was going to be the last baby.(I didn't even tell Jay)
Shaylee has grown into a beautiful young lady and we feel blessed to have her in our family!

2008-08-28T19:38:00.000-07:00

I made the best cookies ever. They were so soft and good. I got the reciepe from Tuesday's Herald Jounal. Here is the reciepe:

Pudding Chip Cookies

1 cup flour

1 pkg (4 serving size) instant vanilla pudding

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp baking soda

2 eggs

2 cups chocolate chips

Cream together butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and baking soda. Mix flour and pudding mix and add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 min.

Of course I had to triple the reciepe for my family so I had to add just a little bit more flour. Give it a try and enjoy!!!

2008-08-22T12:27:00.000-07:00

WHERE IN THE HECK DID SUMMER GO!!!!!!!
I cant believe the kids are back in school again. (yeah I have my fridays again)
Shaylee is going to be in the 7th grade this year. One of her big projects will be a bug collection so everyone better be catching bugs for us!!!
Jordon will be a sophmore. He is giving football another try again this year. I hope he gets to play a little bit more this year.
Bracken is a Junior this year. He is missing his job and is trying to find ways to miss school so he can work.
The kids are growing fast and I am feeling old:(

2008-08-22T12:24:00.000-07:00

Bracken and his buddies rode in the parade Saturday night. He drove Kody's truck and pulled the 'big boy'. He had alot of fun.

2008-08-22T12:14:00.000-07:00

Jordon playing guitar hero. I had to sneak up on him to snap a couple of pictures.

He could spend all day playing and he also can out play us.

More willow flats pictures

2008-07-28T16:28:00.001-07:00

Willow Flats

2008-07-28T16:13:00.000-07:00

We had a fun 4 days camping and riding 4-wheelers. And it was good to get home and into the shower!!! Grandma and Grandpa Atkinson went with us. It was good to have their company and their good dutch oven cooking.(grandma even made Jordon his very own jello because he doesnt like whip cream) Thursday we went on a long ride to Gibson Lakes and to Litz Basin. Jordon and Shaylee had fun but the ride was too long for me!! (Bracken had to work and did not go up until friday afternoon.) On Saturday Jay and the kids rode to Bloomington Lake and to the Ice Caves. I stayed at camp and cleaned the trailer and relaxed! They were gone for about 5 hours and they came back really dirty.

Now that the trailer is stocked hopefully we will go camping again this year.

2008-07-15T15:27:00.000-07:00

Bracken has been working for RSC doing concrete. He comes home dirty and tired every day. He really likes his job and for working for Kody and Forrest.

2008-07-15T14:39:00.000-07:00

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!

We have been married for 18 years this week!(July 20th to be exact) It just seems like it was yesterday! Time just flies. Its been a great 18 years. I love Jay more and more as each year passes. I am looking foward to 18+more years!!!!