Ok so I forgot that if you want these in order then you have to do them backwards, anyway as many of you know our big news this summer and fall has been our new van so all those who have not seen it here are pics we took of our first trip in our new van. 2 weeks after we bought it we decided to take a trip to Idaho Falls. It was a great ride.This is Issy she was so excited to go to Idaho.

This is the inside of the van their are six captains chairs two up front and four in the back and then a bench seat in the back yes the kids all have their own seats so they aren't fighting, the seats are all leather and they all have their own controls including seat warmers. We can fit 10 people in here, no we are not making an annoucement we are done having kids but we wanted something that we could take friends with us if we wanted to and something that was comfortable to travel in. and it is comfortable. It has a turtle top I can stand up straight in the the back and can I just say I love having the extra storage especially when we go places. We had a blast in Idaho. Allyssa, Mackey and Timothy don't they look happy.

This is the outside and for all those who know cars, this has a v10 engine it does not get good gas milage but oh is it comfortable to ride in.

Well, hello everyone. Wow, it sure has been a very long time since the last update. I suppose you have all been wanting to hear how our Christmas went...and our New Year's. Well, it went just like this...

We woke, very early in the morning (to the smell of fabulous ham, yum), and all rushed to open our presents. As you see here...

Then, mom (because this is Allyssa writing) went in and created a meal worthy for a king. Thank you mommy.

And we ate...

Issybelle loves the Panda she got.

We then proceeded to Salt Lake where we spent the day and Grandma and Grandpa Tomlin's house. But first, we went to Grandma and Grandpa Smith's house.

Joshie, showing her true color. Love you Josh!

Kellie. It's quite funny because both me and Britney got almost the same exact picture though we were at their house at completely different times.

Now Grandma...

Then we went to Grandma and Grandpa Tomlin's house. A few pictures to describe our time there...

Can't forget Mackey's B-Day. He got a K'NEX rollercoaster. It's so cool.

So, New Year's Eve, we went over to the Beasley's. We played games, and ate. That is pretty much all. So I'm going to post these picture, and I know Michele wanted to, so sorry Michele, I tried to send them to you, really, but it wouldn't work.

Steve with his amazing hair-do. He really hated the game we were playing.

Ahah! Now I have proof!


And that was our holiday. Thank you, and please toon in next time, which will hopefully be sooner than later.

Hey everyone I finally got pictures to download so I wanted to show you all the fun we have been having since school started. This first picture is Timmy getting his Bobcat at his first Pack meeting healso got several other things to he was so excited.

Allyssa being brave letting Issy paint her nails, when they got done it was all over Allyssa's hands but they sure had fun. For like two weeks we had to paint nails almost everyday it was a blast.

Issy frequently goes over to the neighbors and gets their trike she finally mastered it so I decided to get her on camera she is so cute when she rides it. We are thinking of getting her one for her birthday.

My two beautiful girls aren't they adorable!!!!

This is at the Halloween Party we had at Mom's and Dad's Issy is wearing the pink wig that I wore for my costume. She is supposed to be a kitty.

Issy and JuJu had a great time together at the party they loved teasing Grandpa and this was where they would go to hide it was really cute, we are so glad we have cousins to play with.

Carving Pumpkins my kids couldn't decide on a pattern so they each decided on a part of the face Mackey is carving the nose, Timmy with the help of Grandpa did the eyes, and Allyssa did the mouth. We won the contest for most original.It was very cute I cant believe I didn't get a picture of the finished product.

Halloween this is the kids before trick or Treating, yes their is an extra kid It is my sisterinlaw's son Logan he is Mario, Mackey is dracula, Allyssa is Goth, Issy is a Kitty, and Timmy is Darth Vader. The kids had a really good time, and Issy is still asking if she can go Trick or treating. She loved it.

And last of all is Mackey he decided he wanted to enter the Reflections contest this year so he drew a wonderful picture of a Dragon it was great, anyway he didn't win but all the participants recieved a certificate and ribbon.

Ok so I decided time to update but I couldn't get my pictures to download so I just decided that I would put some pictures that I thought were cute. We are doing great so far no sickness, hopefully it stays that way. Allyssa had her 13th birthday last Monday, yes that is right I have a teenager in the house. She was very quick to remind me that in two years she will get to start driving. Yes for all who don't know they let the kids get their learners permit when they are 15 now. I know scary but hopefully that makes them better drivers. The kids are doing well in school, they all seem to really like their teachers. I have just been doing the crossing guard and I babysit a little girl during the day so we stay busy.

These first two pictures are of Mckenzie the little girl I tend, Issy , and Alex her best friend that lives next door. The city had come around this day to check the fire hydrants they let it run for about ten minutes so we decided to play in the puddles, doesn' t it look like fun. Oh to be a kid again.

These next two pictures are of Allyssa playing Softball this is the Allstar game she played in she is the best catcher ever. I wish that her Assistant coach had not ruined it for her. They almost won this game but the Assistant coach got in a fight with one of the parents and the the umps ended up calling the game before Allyssa's team could have last ups or they probably would have won. It was very upsetting for Allyssa, the cops ended up having to be called. And in the end the assistant coach is now band from all parks in Roy City.

Two cute cousins. We sure had fun with Ben and Katie and their kids when they came for a visit in August. This is Issy and Dani, they seemed to have a lot of fun together. We sure miss you guys and can't wait to see you again.

Well anyway it has been an eventful couple of months and now the Holidays are upon us and I am sure it is going to be fun. We wish you all a Happy Halloween.

Ok so this stupid thing wouldn't let me upload more then 5 pictures so the story continues sorry it is out of order. This is Issy and Logan petting the goats Issy loved the baby goats and since this day has prayed for them in her prayers almost everynight she says her favorite animal is Baby Goats.

Issy and Mackey riding the horse at This is the Place, they had so much fun and yess this was all free including the horse rides the kids loved it.

Timmy and his horse.

Mackey and Sean after their barrel racing.

Allyssa and Issy again aren't they cute.

Ok so I am trying really hard to be better at this blogging thing. We have had a busy and wonderful summer except for the day the van engine blew up on the freeway, and Me and Kellie were stuck in the car with 6 kids in 90 degree heat for at least an hour and a half. It was fabulous, Mom and Dad had just started their trip to the Midwest so they couldn't rescue us so Bryans sister took her lunch and came and got us in her Moms and Dads Suburban.
Ok so is this cute or what this is where we were headed when the van engine blew we were going to the This is the Place Monument. They were having free family day. Anyway as you can see we made it. This is Logan and Issy with their stick horses they had a stick horse race and they just love it.

Allyssa helping Issy go around the barrells on her stick horse.

Mackey showing off his great roping skills, the kids really enjoyed this.

So have any of you heard of the singing fish Big mouth Billy Bass well Bryan found his and showed Issy how it worked so this is Issy dancing to Don't worry Be Happy, by the time she got done she was dancing and singing. It was so cute I tried to download the video but it wouldn't work.

This was the beginning of our summer Allyssa graduating from 6th grade she got three presidential awards for Math, english and science.

Ok so I was sorting laundry downstairs and It got really quiet so I wandered into my bathroom and this is what I found Yes you've got it Issy was removing all the wrappers from my panyliners and using them for stickers. I think it is a great fashion statement what do you think. She was very proud of herself.