A happy family is but an earlier heaven.

Christmas 2009

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We are so blessed with great friends and family who are so willing to give and help us during the Christmas season. We are so thankful for Christ and the great example He is to us in our lives. I hope and pray that we will try to become more like Him every day. I love My family and Aaron's family dearly, and miss everyone so much. So grateful that Jed and Nicole and the kids, and Brian and Trey were able to come up and spend some time with their brothers and the kids with their cousins! Thank goodness for hunting to bring the brothers together every once in a while!!! Whether good or bad things come out of it, it is memories to be made! haha:) Anyone who wants to come visit is always welcome!
On Saturday after Christmas the kids and I headed to Grandma & Grandpa Spainhowers!! To go to my moms family christmas party. It was so good to see relatives that I havn't seen for at least TEN YEARS, how time flies.

We took the kids out sledding and riding snow machines Parker fell asleep on the way out and baby Jett seemed happy to be out of the house too!!! Miss all of them already!

UPDATE AT A GLANCE!

2009-12-19T15:32:00.007-07:00

I would love to be able to put the last nine months of life on here but that would take way to long! I will post some of our highlights though. I just want to take the time to say how thankful I am for this season. I am so thankful for family and friends and the miracles that we receive each day. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to go to school and a sister-in-law so willing to watch my babies for me. It wouldn't be possible without her. I am enjoying school, like always there is good days and bad days! So far I haven't failed any tests that is good! I haven't ruined anybodies hair that is even better! Our children are growing and amazing us every day. Julia turned 9 and Kaige turned 6 in September. Jessica and I both got drawn for deer and antelope and we both filled our tags. Yes her deer is quite larger than mine! She worked hard for it, following her father around hiking for a week she deserved it!!! Tessa turned 11 on the 13th of December!
Jessica, Tessa, Julia and Kaige played soccer this summer and we spent a lot of time at the lake and camping!

Happy Birthday Brocko!

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What can I say about Brock? He is the funniest usually happiest kid ever. He can make me laugh no matter what. You can almost count on if he opens his mouth he is going to say something funny. He is (one) of the highlights of my life.
He loves:
Scary movies
Talking
Getting rides with Dad on anything fast
Playing with his little sister and big brother
Tormenting all of his siblings
Anything sweet
Pirates (he calls them captains)
Fishing
Hunting
Playing Cowboys
Wrestling his dad
Holding his pee till the very last minute!!!!
Watching westerns
MY LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN
Thanks to our friends and family for another special birthday! We love you!

Another snow mobile day

2009-03-11T14:44:00.007-06:00

So we had the opportunity to go ride snow machines again ('cause we never lack any snow). we took our friends Jessica and Eddie with us, it was a lot of fum. Ed took his snowboard and Aaron would take him to the top of a hill and he would board down, beats paying for a lift ticket! Of course I left my camera at the truck so, no pictures. We Stayed and built a fire and had tin foil dinners!! The best ever. I know we have said that Reidhead's can sleep anywhere, anytime, anyhow! Here is more proof. Julia crashed while waiting for her food it. it was a long day day, but wow what a place to sleep! We also got to experience a few sobee bombs. The Reidhead brothers did this when they were up here working last winter and shared their experiment with us!!! ENJOY!!!

OOPS!!!

2009-03-11T14:14:00.004-06:00

SOOO, I was just going to give the boys a haircut! My friend (who went to school) told me to just use the clippers on the boys it would be easier and faster than using scissors like I always do. So today I tried it. Well I didn't ask her what # guard to use and so Kaige ended up pretty much bald and so I moved up one size for Brock (still too short). At least on his I learned a little and just did a little spot first, then I moved to an even bigger guard!! His is actually a bit longer it is just so blond you can't tell.
So anyways the ironic part of it all is that Kaige has been wanting his hair cut like his dads but Aaron keeps saying "no," "maybe in the summer," "I don't think your head is round enough," "If I had as much hair as you I wouldn't shave mine," (you get the point). So I totally did not mean to do it, but it's a little late now!! Can't wait till Aaron sees it!! Keep me in your prayers!

Kayla?

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Yes, Kayla did this. Sometimes she disappears by herself and does some interesting things. This day I walked into my bathroom and obviously she had been very busy. She loves lining things up, whatever it is. I thought this was pretty interesting!! Notice she did bring the cars in, in her doll stroller, at least it gets used for something!

Happy 3rd Birthday Kayla

2009-03-11T11:41:00.007-06:00

I am a little slow on posting so here it goes catch up time!!
Our little princess Kayla had her 3rd Birthday on the third of March they were calling it the square root day 3/3/09 and it was her third pretty cool I thought!
Kayla is so much fun in our family we are so glad that we were blessed with another little girl even though she came a little sooner than we had anticipated another child. She definitely has the attitude of the last child - spoiled rotten. Aaron insist she needs to be kicked out of our bed and she insist she is not going anywhere!! No matter if she starts in her bed (or on the floor with the boys) it doesn't take long before she wiggles her way in right between Aaron and I. I LOVE IT!
Aaron got her some make-up for her birthday I was totally against it, I have to clean up the messes! The picture of her with make-up on is the lovely job her daddy did. She had a great party thanks to all of our adopted family up here, it wouldn't be the same if we didn't have a house full of people for a birthday party. Another fun tradition the kids love is they get to get on family fun website and pick out what cake they want (usually), this fits her perfect she loves to eat like a litle piggy and makes the cutest pig noises. We also had to do her party a couple days early because I had to do the Relief Society Birthday party on her birthday and we couldn't do the day after because Aaron and Jessica have to go to Mutual. Yes Aaron got another calling as the second counselor in the Y.M. presidency. Anyways here are the birthday pictures.

Happy Valentines Day

2009-02-15T19:17:00.014-07:00

Nicole and I did a Valentine's Dinner for our kids last year since we were "single" and it was so much fun I have decided (and Nicole too) to keep it a tradition. Unfortunately we aren't close enough to do it together but it was still fun. Here is last years picture

Here is this years picture, (Kaige had his friend Colton over to spend the night with us)

My sweet valentine babies of course I had to take their picture on Sunday when they were all dressed nice and neat for church, ( why do it two or three days in a row, right?)

I had fun doing all their hair the same way even Kayla got the same doo minus the braid. I Thought it was cute and that I would share it in case anyone is looking for new ideas like I always am. lol

Back to Reality

2009-02-13T09:32:00.010-07:00

We had so much fun hopefully my family has some better pictures, my camera did not like the humidity and my lcd screen took a dump on me. The weather was a little colder than I had hoped for but wouldn't trade the experience for anything. Thanks Mom & Doug for a great time. Thanks to everyone who watched my kids for us, we are greatly indebted!! Lol

This was pretty crazy took Blair a little while to get his nerve up. Then I tried it and the kid that was helping us held my hand and ran down with me. My family said it was a good thing 'cause I started leaning backwards and he had to pull me, the trick was to lean forward and just walk as the water was pushing you down it was a lot trickier than it looked. I wanted to run. It was fun though! It's a good thing I guess that Aaron pushes me to try things. I didn't want to go snorkeling because it was kind of cold and I don't care for the salt water, but I did it and now I am hooked. It is the most beautful thing ever, we could see forever and so many fish and different colors. I felt like I was swimming in a fish tank. We are planning our next trip already!!

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IN 4 more days this is where we will live for the next 7 can't wait to feel the sunrays!!

Daddy's pedicure

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2009-01-26T11:15:00.008-07:00

Last night Kayla decided that her daddy needed a pedicure. She did such a great job! Just make sure you don't move, 'cause she will set you straight!!

Happy Birthday Aaron & Hello Caribbean

2009-01-12T09:23:00.003-07:00

Just wanted to say Happy Birthday to My Husband!! We will be getting on the cruise ship on his birthday (1-31-09). We are so excited (he is a little nervous)! For those who don't know, my mom is taking all of her kids (and their spouses) on a cruise to the West Caribbean. We are so excited. Aaron has never been on a plane and surely not a cruise ship (either one of us). My family is probably tired of me calling every other day to ask more questions. I look forward to spending time with my brother and sisters and my mom, and alone time with Aaron!!! Aaron's mom is going to come stay with our kids. She may not be too happy with us once she is here for a week in the -0 weather, now I know she really loves us!! Thanks Sue you are the best. The kids are so excited to have their Grandma coming to stay with them.

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2009-01-08T16:31:00.007-07:00

BIRTHDAYS

Tessa turned double digits on December 13 the big 10. Thanks to Aunt Nicole for the cute cake!! She had a very special birthday this year. She will never forget getting to celebrate Grandpa Sandall's life and her birthday on the same day. Thank you to my family for letting me throw something else in on that day! Tessa is such a bright girl we are so proud of her.

Then there is Jessica, turning the huge 12 on January 6. I threw a last minute surprise party for her and when I say last minute I mean it. I sent her to school then decided to call all her friends parents and tell them what my plan was, probably better that way I always seem to ruin surprises!!! Her birthday was on Tuesday so she got to go to mutual on Wednesday she was nervous but had a great time and now she gets to go do baptisms for the dead this weekend. She is such a sweet girl and yes mom is sad that she is growing up so fast, but she was impressed I didn't cry (yet)! I am so blessed to have such wonderful healthy children.

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Thank You

2008-12-29T06:28:00.004-07:00

I just wanted to finally take a moment and thank all my friends and family for your love and support through my fathers passing. It was a surprise. I am doing good, I think it is starting to hit me more now that the holiday activities are slowing down I have a little more time on my hands to think. Once again I have learned another valuable lesson through the loss of a loved one. It's been a hard year losing so many loved ones for all of us. I am so thankful that I have the Gospel in my life to help with the heartache. Our Savior is my inspiration and I know that I will see my loved ones again if I can try to live better each and every day. Don't go a day without telling your friends and family how much you love them (I did) now I have to live with the guilt of my stubbornness. Now I pray that I can remember the lesson that I have been taught. You will never know how much your prayers and thoughts will be remembered. Thanks again I love you all.

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Thanksgiving

2008-12-02T14:50:00.002-07:00

We had such a great Thanksgiving. We were so glad to have Jed, Nicole and the kids with us. My Mom was great, she brought most of dinner with her and it is a good thing since I was sick in bed on Thanksgiving day. Thank you to Mom, Nicole, and Teesha for making things happen.
I am so Thankful for Friends and Family that support us and show love and kindness always. I am thankful for a husband that honors his priesthood and his family. How thankful I am to have the gospel in my life to comfort me and my family through these difficult times in our country.
I hope that I can reach out to someone and help them through this Holiday season and remember Christ in all that I do, always. I love all of you and miss you.

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Happy Halloween

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Kayla and Brock fell asleep before we even got started. It is amazing how easy it is to wake your kid up and keep them happy when you tell them they get to go get candy and then they start seeing it actually getting dropped in their bag!! We went to the little mall here in town and then the Church Wards had a party that we finished up with. It was a beautiful night, not even cold. We didn't have to get all bundle up in coats, so you could actually see the kids in their costumes. It was a fun night.

Colorado Camping

2008-10-30T14:57:00.001-06:00

2008-10-30T12:43:00.004-06:00

I FINALLY finished reading the Twilight series. My family is glad to have me back along with my home and the laundry and the dishes and all the other duties I have! While I was so enthralled in the book my little Kayla picked up some of the habits now she wants to read a book all the time. I guess this is a good thing! Now I have to remember, I took the time to read, now I get to read to her. Now it easier to get her to lay down for a nap though. After I got done reading it she had to hold it.

Cupcakes

2008-10-30T12:31:00.004-06:00

These are Jessica's Creepy Crawly Bugs

cupcakes that she made for her class party today.

She had fun making them this morning before school. She actually did the cupcakes last night. She is getting to get to be a good cook. As long as she reads the directions right she does a good job!She is alot of fun to have around.

"I wanna ride"

2008-10-10T08:16:00.016-06:00

Kaige loves to go ride his dirt bike with his dad.

He his getting pretty good at it. He has now learned how to stand up

while he riding . Hopefully he doesn't want to do anything crazier

than that at least for a while!

Fall Is Here

2008-09-29T18:36:00.005-06:00

Trying family pictures is always fun!