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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
A whole lot of shinanigans
I miss the Phoenix area a great deal because that's where I did my growing up. So, whenever Vance has more than 3 days off, we usually head up there and enjoy the city life. This time around, Vance had a camping trip planned with his best friend Larry. I of course now had to figure out what my plans were going to be since all my friends work most of the day. Not having a whole lot of money, I was a bit limited. Well, I did what I always do when I have nothing else to do. I took Gemma to Freestone Park to play in the grass since we're lacking that down on the boarder. It didn't last very long due to the fact that it was miserably HOT! So, we quickly took off to Chandler Mall where we walked around and me wishing I could shop the place empty.
Once Vance's camping trip came to an end, we went out on a little family date and then hit the pool later that night. Sadly, Vance had to go home the next morning and I stayed to go to the Heaton Family Reunion. Gemma and I had so much fun. The weather was perfect and the sleeping corters were just as good. Every 2 years is my moms family reunion up at the Heaton Ranch in Kanab, Ut. It's abselutely gorgeous!
There are two large ponds and it is tradition that eventually during your stay, you will be throne in. This year, the first person to be throne in and to crisson the new deck was one of my great great aunts who is in her 80's I believe and has one leg. I don't think she put up a fight. What a sport!
On the ride up, my cousin Joanna drove so while Gemma ate her toes I slept. Something I don't do very often anymore. :(
Gemma enjoyed the dirt and the feel of the grass between her toes. Oh, and lets not forget the swings. 
Once Grandma and Grandpa Winsor showed, she was snatched right out of my arms. I have to be honest, I was happy for that. My arms need a break every now and again. Along with them came my sister Mykin and brother Thomas. (he's the one in the blue hat)
There was also a secret surprise! A huge sucker just for Gemma! She was pretty exstatic by the whole thing. That sucker became her best friend. It slept with her and rolled around in the dirt with her. And no matter how dirty it got, it was still Gemma's #1 friend.
Unfortunitly, at the end of the trip, I enjoyed Mr. Sucker too.
Towards the end of our trip, I took Gemma to the Kanab water park. (yes, that's right, a water park in Kanab.) She loves water but hasn't really gotten the chance to really play in it. She loved it and the water was freezing but it didn't faze her one bit. Her mother on the other hand had to suck it up.
On our way back to the ranch, we stopped to see the elk farm. I kind of feel bad for these guys.
All fun trips have to come to an end and i was missing Vance terribly. So Gemma and I said our goodby's and headed out on a long trip home.
Once Vance's camping trip came to an end, we went out on a little family date and then hit the pool later that night. Sadly, Vance had to go home the next morning and I stayed to go to the Heaton Family Reunion. Gemma and I had so much fun. The weather was perfect and the sleeping corters were just as good. Every 2 years is my moms family reunion up at the Heaton Ranch in Kanab, Ut. It's abselutely gorgeous!
There are two large ponds and it is tradition that eventually during your stay, you will be throne in. This year, the first person to be throne in and to crisson the new deck was one of my great great aunts who is in her 80's I believe and has one leg. I don't think she put up a fight. What a sport!On the ride up, my cousin Joanna drove so while Gemma ate her toes I slept. Something I don't do very often anymore. :(
Gemma enjoyed the dirt and the feel of the grass between her toes. Oh, and lets not forget the swings. 
Once Grandma and Grandpa Winsor showed, she was snatched right out of my arms. I have to be honest, I was happy for that. My arms need a break every now and again. Along with them came my sister Mykin and brother Thomas. (he's the one in the blue hat)
There was also a secret surprise! A huge sucker just for Gemma! She was pretty exstatic by the whole thing. That sucker became her best friend. It slept with her and rolled around in the dirt with her. And no matter how dirty it got, it was still Gemma's #1 friend.
Unfortunitly, at the end of the trip, I enjoyed Mr. Sucker too.
Towards the end of our trip, I took Gemma to the Kanab water park. (yes, that's right, a water park in Kanab.) She loves water but hasn't really gotten the chance to really play in it. She loved it and the water was freezing but it didn't faze her one bit. Her mother on the other hand had to suck it up.
On our way back to the ranch, we stopped to see the elk farm. I kind of feel bad for these guys.
All fun trips have to come to an end and i was missing Vance terribly. So Gemma and I said our goodby's and headed out on a long trip home.
"I Love You Wisconsin!"
We enjoyed our little vacation with family! But I have to say that I'm not a big fan of humidity and my skin agrees with me. However, the company was GREAT! It was about time Vance showed me his old stopping grounds. There were many stories to be told that's for sure. I could tell Vance misses it up there. A big thanks to G'ma and G'pa and all my little sis in-laws for being babysitters as Vance and I drove around town and then some. I really had a great time!
Blessing Weekend
I have access to the Internet for a whole week!!! So I'm gonna be doing a bit of recapping with what has been missed. Gemma was finally blessed! A few months ago of course. Her dress was beautiful made by her Great Grandma Heaton.
Vance was especially nervous. He confessed that he cut the blessing short because he was about to cry. But it was so neat to listen to what he had to say in the blessing. It made me so grateful that I have the priesthood in my home.
Vance was especially nervous. He confessed that he cut the blessing short because he was about to cry. But it was so neat to listen to what he had to say in the blessing. It made me so grateful that I have the priesthood in my home.
Friday, July 24, 2009
I really do have a life.........
....to blog about! Let me just start by saying how much I miss the Internet! It is my connection to the world especially my family and friends. Living far away from everybody just makes me miss the world wide web all the more.
Now, to update you just a bit. Vance, for 3 months, was on the mids shift (midnight to 10 am) and I hated it. I didn't think it would be so bad but it was. It threw off mine and Gemma's rythem we had going on through out the day. I know it took a toll on Vance too. He would be so tired that we hardly saw him when he was home. I never knew when I should cook dinner because I wasn't sure when or if Vance would be getting up. Most of the time I made dinner at lunch time for him, he then would go to bed, and I would snack through out the afternoon instead of making another dinner for myself. Im sure it wasn't the healthiest way to eat during the day but things are normal again! He's back on days (8 to 5), and everyone is much happier.
Vance and I both have callings in the ward so that has helped with getting more involved with the little community. Vance is the sunday school teacher for the teenagers which aren't very many and I'm in activities days (aka Acheivement days). I've also been asked to be the permenant substitute in the primary for the 4-7 year olds until they have a permenant teacher. Sometimes it's a bit of a handful with Gemma in my arms as I teach my class but I have fun with the kids.
Gemma had her 6 month doctors appointment the other day. She weighs in at 15.09 lbs, 26.4 inches tall, and she has her first tooth! I got so excited when I noticed it. I think Vance thought I was a bit strange. Shes growing so fast and is becoming quit the handful. She'll only be happy for so long out of my arms that if I want to get anything done, I have to rush like a mad man before she throws a fit. The past 2 days she's been constipated and it has made her very unhappy, pore girl. I'm not really sure how to ease her pain but I've been giving her apple juice and water to keep her hydrated. Non the less, Gemma's still a good baby and she makes me very happy! Vance and I have figured out that she's a Daddy's girl. When Vance walks into the home after work, if he doesn't give his attention to her right away, she will cry until he does. It makes Vance feel pretty good.
I've got pictures to update you all, but I forgot the disc, so until next time. I'm hoping it will be soon. I've been trying to convince Vance the we need the Internet and I think I might have him convinced.
Now, to update you just a bit. Vance, for 3 months, was on the mids shift (midnight to 10 am) and I hated it. I didn't think it would be so bad but it was. It threw off mine and Gemma's rythem we had going on through out the day. I know it took a toll on Vance too. He would be so tired that we hardly saw him when he was home. I never knew when I should cook dinner because I wasn't sure when or if Vance would be getting up. Most of the time I made dinner at lunch time for him, he then would go to bed, and I would snack through out the afternoon instead of making another dinner for myself. Im sure it wasn't the healthiest way to eat during the day but things are normal again! He's back on days (8 to 5), and everyone is much happier.
Vance and I both have callings in the ward so that has helped with getting more involved with the little community. Vance is the sunday school teacher for the teenagers which aren't very many and I'm in activities days (aka Acheivement days). I've also been asked to be the permenant substitute in the primary for the 4-7 year olds until they have a permenant teacher. Sometimes it's a bit of a handful with Gemma in my arms as I teach my class but I have fun with the kids.
Gemma had her 6 month doctors appointment the other day. She weighs in at 15.09 lbs, 26.4 inches tall, and she has her first tooth! I got so excited when I noticed it. I think Vance thought I was a bit strange. Shes growing so fast and is becoming quit the handful. She'll only be happy for so long out of my arms that if I want to get anything done, I have to rush like a mad man before she throws a fit. The past 2 days she's been constipated and it has made her very unhappy, pore girl. I'm not really sure how to ease her pain but I've been giving her apple juice and water to keep her hydrated. Non the less, Gemma's still a good baby and she makes me very happy! Vance and I have figured out that she's a Daddy's girl. When Vance walks into the home after work, if he doesn't give his attention to her right away, she will cry until he does. It makes Vance feel pretty good.
I've got pictures to update you all, but I forgot the disc, so until next time. I'm hoping it will be soon. I've been trying to convince Vance the we need the Internet and I think I might have him convinced.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Homeword Bound
After 3 weeks of being gone, I finally get to go home on Saturday. Though I'm excited to see Vance, I get to unpack, do loads of laundry, and then pack it all back up again. Not quit so thrilling but we do get to see Vance's family up in Wisconsin for a few days so that definitely makes up for it!
Now, onto pressing matters. It will be mine and Vance's 3rd Anniversary and besides the 5 cards I got him, one to give him each day leading to the BIG day, and because I couldn't make up my mind, I'm unsure of what else I could do. I have some pretty big ideas but that's just the problem. My ideas are too big so I can't afford them really. I've tried to think small and simple but I live in Bisbee so there's really not much to do or even buy. I have one idea (how sad is that), but I'm lacking the creative juices I once use to have (oh juices please come back!) so if anyone could toss around some ideas or suggestions my way to maybe add to the one idea I do have it would be greatly appreciated.
Now, onto pressing matters. It will be mine and Vance's 3rd Anniversary and besides the 5 cards I got him, one to give him each day leading to the BIG day, and because I couldn't make up my mind, I'm unsure of what else I could do. I have some pretty big ideas but that's just the problem. My ideas are too big so I can't afford them really. I've tried to think small and simple but I live in Bisbee so there's really not much to do or even buy. I have one idea (how sad is that), but I'm lacking the creative juices I once use to have (oh juices please come back!) so if anyone could toss around some ideas or suggestions my way to maybe add to the one idea I do have it would be greatly appreciated.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
My Old Self....
After 9 months of a stretched out belly and giving birth to Gemma, today I finally felt like I looked like me again! (Of course I still have a little pooch in the middle :() So of course I had to take a few pictures and boost my esteem just a little :). I'm sure to some of you this is a little weird but I bet you've taken pictures of yourself too.
This is my "Cover Girl" look
And this, my "Dramatic" look
My "Hot Mommy" look :)
Lastly, my "Dang, I look good" look :)
This is my "Cover Girl" look
And this, my "Dramatic" look
My "Hot Mommy" look :)
Lastly, my "Dang, I look good" look :)I'm not conceded, except for maybe today, (just kidding), but I think we all are allowed to take some pride in ourselves like this every once and a while. Wouldn't you say?
Once I post this I'll probably feel like an idiot. Yep, I feel like an idiot, but a pretty good looking idiot at least :). Okay, okay, I am really just kidding. I'm usually not into myself like this.
Once I post this I'll probably feel like an idiot. Yep, I feel like an idiot, but a pretty good looking idiot at least :). Okay, okay, I am really just kidding. I'm usually not into myself like this.
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