Touch of Glass

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Our short mt. Graham trip

Our fun hike!

Megan and Austin at the top!

Rylan trying to climb

Carson loved the long hike

This rock was actually very high,
mom was scared!

Here are some pictures from our trip to Mt. Graham that got cut short due to Austin breaking his arm. The kids had fun climbing up the rocks. The pictures don't really show how steep the rocks were. Funny how I was a lot more scared with my own kids climbing the rocks then I ever was as a kid! And we were so careful not to fall and break anything! LOL That would happen later that day at the cabin as Austin tried climbing up the back porch and fell down on his arm. Thanks mom for the wonderful short vacation. We did have a good time while it lasted.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Richard had a few helpers on the lawn which took 2.5 hours to mow on Saturday. Looks like fun!!

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

THE RULES....list 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obessions/collections, 3 random surprising facts about yourself. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names....
3 JOYS... 1. My husband first and formost, he is the love of my life! 2. My kids and family 3. Getting a break from those kids!! Ha Ha that's what keeps me sane =) A Cruise being top of the list but any getaway with my hubby is such a treat!
3 FEARS... 1. Losing my husband, cause I can't imagine life without him. 2. Not being a good enough mother to my kids. Life is rough and I hope I have what it takes to teach them what they need to know to make it out on top 3. Not ever being the person I really want to be.
3 GOALS... 1. Getting in shape and being fit. (will that always be my goal?) 2. Teaching my kids whats really important in life! 3. Becoming the person I strive to be!
3 CURRENT OBESSIONS... 1. my hubby, I'm obessed with his goodness and love! 2. food (thus the goal to get in shape!) 3. my bed, I love to sleep and totally enjoy it when I get to sleep in!
3 RANDOM SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF... 1. At age 27 I got a brand new left hip. Yep it's working great and I love the freedom it gives me to live pain free (most of the time)! 2. I probably sleep more than most moms ( I have to get my 8 hours)!! 3. I too play webkinz to ease the pain! LOL!
I tag...Tawna, Taya, Jade, Becky, and Summer

Off to Disneyland!!

This is Austin getting ready to go with Grandpa to Disneyland! He was so excited. Grandpa Paul surprised him by taking him to spend the night at his house(which he thought was cool enough) and then they got up early to go to Disneyland. Boy was Austin thrilled. It was good bonding time for them. Thanks Grandpa Paul for the fun vacation =)

Monday, June 16, 2008

Camping Pictures!

Austin

Carson

Rylan

all the boys!

Richard and Carson

Here are some pictures of the boys on their camping trip. They had such a good time with Dad, Grumpy, Robert, Nathan and Chance! The had lots of rides on the Rhino and even took a trip into town for a movie Kung Fu Panda which they loved. Mom and Megan enjoyed our girls weekend together and had fun shopping, going out to eat and to a movie. We could do this once a month!! Ha Ha

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Happy Birthday Megan!

We celebrated Megan's 9th birthday yesterday. She had a fun outside party with her family. We had a slip and slide and water balloons which I think dad enjoyed the most! She choose pizza and root beer floats for dessert which was a hit for all. This is a picture from her baptism last year I snagged off of Granny's blog. Isn't she beautiful! She is growing up so fast! She is such a sweetie =)

Monday, June 2, 2008

We've Moved!

We finally got all moved. Not quite all moved in yet but we get more unpacked each day. We are getting use to the stairs. We have never had stairs before but sure enjoy having a basement. I decided packing, loading up, unloading, and unpacking with 4 kids is not so enjoyable especially with 3 year old Carson! He was oh so helpful! Next time we move (hopefully not for a while) I think I will get rid of the kids although he will not be 3 anymore so it shouldn't be too bad. The boys did enjoy going with dad to unload the trailor each time. We are sad to see Heidi, Bruce, and baby Brooklyn leave tomorrow for UT. We are not wanting them to leave. We can't get enough of Brooklyn before they leave. She is so cute and such a good baby! My kids want to keep her here. Megan is excited for her birthday tomorrow and I am looking forward to dad taking the boys camping this weekend. Finally some much needed quiet time for mom! That's all for now, hopefully I will get my computer set up soon so I can post pictures!

CRAZY HARMONS

Richard and I are the proud parents of 4 beautiful kids. We have been married almost 11 years and have grown to love each other more each day. It's amazing how much more you can love a person as the years roll by. Through trials and tuff times we have learned and grown together. We love, love, love our time alone together and so appreciate a weekend getaway or especially a 7 day cruise! We can admit we are not the best parents but we sure appreciate the opportunity God has given us to have such amazing kids. We learn so much about ourselves through them. What we are and who we want to become. We learn patience is something we both continually have to work on! The kids just adore their dad and love to go run errands with him on Saturdays. We love the sand dunes and love our many winter trips there camping, riding, and spending time together. Did I mention how perfect Richard and I are together and how much in love we are? We often say we have the perfect marriage!!! Gotta love life =)

Kids

Megan is our sweet and happy oldest and only girl. She is 10 and in the 5th grade. She brings lots of spunk and energy to our family and we are so lucky to have her! She never runs out of energy and keeps us always busy. She enjoys school and friends! Mom and Megan enjoy our ever needed girls night out together. She likes to Karaoke to Hannah Montana, dance around and be wild, swim, and of course ride quads at the dunes.

Austin is younger but taller than Megan and very proud of that. He is 9 and in the 4th grade. He is awesome in school and reads very well. Austin isn't quite as wild as the rest of the kids which mom is thankful for. He has his quiet times where we will find him in his room playing quietly. He enjoys playing the wii especially their new game Lego Star Wars which he and Rylan are getting quite good at. Austin is a joy to have in our family!

Rylan is 7 and the cutest kid in glasses ever! He has had a lazy eye since he was about 2 and still wears his glasses to keep it straight. He is in the 1st grade at Ben Franklin and doing really well. He loves being a boy and had his first broken arm. Rylan is so sweet and lovable. He tells us he loves us quite often. Don't get me wrong he can be quite the stinker too, but aren't they all! He idolizes his dad and wants to always be helping him especially on the quads or the truck, trailor, or anything outside. Rylan still loves to play with his trucks and cars and probably always will . . . just like dad!

Carson oh Carson, what do I say about my sweet baby Carson. He keeps me going all the time. He is now 5 and getting really tall. He loves his preschool class which he gets to take the short bus to (don't laugh we always knew Richard would have a kid that does)! He is an angel at school and most loved by all his teachers of course. Mom can't believe he will be going to Kindergarten this fall! He keeps us laughing all the time and says the funniest things. Carson is full of energy and keeps mom busy!