Temple

We were able to go to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple open house we are so truly blessed to be so close to so many temples, it is of course another beautiful temple that has such a peaceful feeling inside. We went with the Helsten girls, Elder girls and my 3 little kiddos. Good thing everyone was there to pass kids around they loved it, couldn't have done it alone.
Then they serve a little cookie and water what a great idea, as you can see they were just about done.

Mom, Angie, Stacy, Rylie, Jessie, Carlie, Avery, Barb, Me, Macoy and Boston.

Summer fun

We got a little blow up pool and did my kids love this, they had already been out all day long with the whole neighborhood over, then  they took naps, and went in for a second time, Boston has his shirt on and Macoy has no clothes on, silly kids this is what I came out side to.  It wasn't the nicest day bout luckly I have a hot water tap and they were in Heaven.

Look in the background I have never had a garden so Im attempting to grow tomatoes, peppers, onions, squash and a little herbs we will see how it goes I love love fresh vegtables
Lacey Dastrup my sister in law took some pictures for us so while we were waiting I took a few, my boys loved the ducks.  So I will post when I get the real pictures..
These 2 little guys get a long really well Boston in always so sweet to him.

And my sweet little girl she can be so sweet at times and so hard at times but I love her.
I have had Avery and Boston in  a summer school on M,W for a few hours, its just fun activities Boston feels so big he was so excited the first day the 2nd day he cried for a bit then had a blast they have came home with all kinds of fun things I love it I wish I could do this every month.  This day was pirates day they had a treasure hunt, got pirate tattos and of course little treasures for there treasure boxes that they decorated.  The best part is I get Macoy one on one which never happens but poor little guy I have just dragged him around its so easy to take 1 to the grocery store.

Dallas And Dan Babysitting

So my camera broke and some how all my photos are gone on my computer Im dying hopefully they are saved on my hard drive some where.  So I stole these pictures off Dallas Blog Her and Dan did a wonderful job taking on 3 extra kids while Jarom and I went to India for work, we were gone for 11 days, so long to be away from my kids I was dying to get home.  What an amazing experience if any one has ever been to India I was very humbled, they just don't have much there we are extremely blessed to have the things we do Im so grateful for all that I have and for my sweet little family.  I will post on India when I can get my pictures downloaded.

Thanks Dan and Dallas for taking such good care of my kiddos they had a blast going to the canyon.

Family Cruise

So I think this was one of my Favorite trips I have ever been on especially to go with my whole family and no kids, we were able to meet up with Shelly and Brian in Texas and then off to Cozumel and Progresso, and a few days at sea we made so many fun memories. 

This was the Formal night which happen to be on my birthday, everyone dressed up for me hehe.. They sang and we went to a little show that night.  

The Girls trying to be silly Angie, Me, Stacy, Mom, Mandy, and Shelly
Oh and I had to take a picture of the yummy food, I have never liked fish so I thought I would branch out and try it a few of the night and guess what it was so so yummy, I'm going to try to learn how to cook fish I know its so good for you so if anyone has any special tricks let me know.  The food on the cruise is always the best you can eat just about anything and whenever you want I think the yogurt ice cream was my favorite, and if you don't like it just order something else.
Oh and Jarom loves loves Pinacoladas our bill wasn't as high as the last cruise when him and Dusty watched 24 and order a million, so he had to limit himself and only spent $35 which was good they are $6  a piece that's even with no Alcohol. 
My cute Parents
We spent most nights in the Blue Safari being entertained with comedians, Dancers, Game shows, Bingo.
The work out room my Dad has probably never worked out in a gym so he was having lots of fun trying all the equipment out.
Brian was on the Game show he was so funny you had to run up and scream I'm so excited to be on the show he ran as fast as he could and totally ate it when he got to the stairs, everyone else thought he was serious but little did they know it was a joke haha..
Silly girls Maria and Spange
Yes we even Danced
and guess who won Jarom he won a bottle of wine oh were we so excited we don't drink so of course we gave it away but we did come away will a plastic trophy. yippee 
This was a Blast we rented scooters and rode around Progresso
Me, Shelly and Mandy
The second we got off the ship we were crowded with people wanting us to buy things and get massages, so we were talked into it, it did feel pretty good $15 an hour can't beat that.  So I think for a big family a cruise is the way to go everyone can do there own thing you don't need to decide where to eat, you just need to decide what fun entertainment you want to be apart of.   I love being with my family everyone gets along so well I feel so blessed. I did miss my kiddies but they were well taken care of by Dan and Dallas thanks guys. My sister Shelly added lots more pictures if you want to look at her blog

Avery turned 5

Avery turned 5

My Sweet little princess turned 5 last week I'm not sure what I think about that she has been such a joy in our life's definitely a challenge at times but worth ever minute. There are so many things I love about her:

#1 She has turned into the best organizer, she will be in her room for hours rearranging her clothes, dresser, she has brought her favorite toys in, she has a little table that she puts different blanket on for the table cloth and sets out food at each spot, and of course has a vase with flowers in the middle, I have had to let her just do it even though I want to go in her room and put everything away, but I figure it is so cute that she takes the time to set everything up exactly how she wants.

#2 She has started putting all her clean clothes away on hangers and will put them in the exact spot that short sleeve go, dresses, pants etc its so cute.

#3 She absolutely loves her Dog she has been his little mother she takes him potty, feeds him, takes him on walks and I love to see her praise him when he goes potty on the mat she gets so excited she has to come get me and tell me how good he did. 

#4 I love to see her in the morning when she comes up with her hair all crazy and has a big smile on her face, she used to go get Macoy out every morning but now its the dog.

#5 She love to do crafts and color pictures

#6 She loves playing with cousins and friends

#7 She is such a good help with the boys, she knows exactly what they need and helps them get dressed and feed

#8 She has been so excited that she can read a few words, but if I don't get her at the perfect time to work on homework don't count on it getting done she will make up excuse after excuse why she doesn't need to work on it.

#9 I have learned that I don't get her ready for school or church until its really close to the time we need to leave if I get her ready in advance she will have changed 10 times before we leave and her hair in completely ruined.  I'm not kidding when I'm loading in the car she will run in her room to get something and I'm saying lets go.... and what is she doing changing agggggain I even try to buy her outfits that go together so at least they match but that doesn't do the trick she is very creative and loves clothes.  

#10 She is such a sweet little girl, and has loved taking gymnastics

For her birthday the only thing she wanted was for me to take her shopping to get new clothes so funny but that's what we did and had a blast we made sure she tried them on and fit perfect before we bought them.  We sure love her.  

So we have a new Dog! Jarom thought it would be a good idea to bring a puppy home for the kids for christmas the kids have been in heaven on the other hand I'm not quiet there yet I have never been an animal lover but I'm trying really hard to give it a chance.  He is so cute he will only be around 4 pounds, not suppose to shed and they are really friendly.  If I can just get through the training process I think I will be in good shape, its a lot of patience and most days I'm ready to give up you have to stay on those little puppies all the time, I Think it would be easier if the kids didn't love him so much they just hold him all day long, its really cute they are always taking him to his matt and saying go potty go potty but that little pup just runs off so if you have any good tips please send them my way. The kids named him Milo I have to say it has been good for Avery she is so nurturing she thinks its her little baby and she has stopped getting Macoy out of his crib early in the morning she just gets her little puppy. 

Christmas parties

My 2 Favorite parties I look forward to during the Christmas Season 

1st in the Johnson/Helsten christmas eve party which we did a day early and worked out so much better that way everyone was able to make it besides Shelly's and Barrett's Family.  We had the famous Reuben Sandwichs, we started a new tradition this year its who ever can find the ugliest sweater.  You decide who wins
Angie, Stacy, Boston, & Taylor

Uncle Jerry he went with the Hat
Mandy & Derrick (My Mom made Derricks out of a plastic table cloth)
My aunt Pam loves Jarom 
Stephanie & Heidi
Jake and Savanha were just sitting like this without even posing pretty cute.
My Mom & her sister Sheri
We had a great time playing out baby Jesus Birth which always brings such a great christmas spirit to the parties.
Avery, Kendra, Kacen, Hallie, Dax
It wouldn't be the same party if Haley didn't sing she has such an amazing voice. What I would do to have talent like that.  Then we had my uncle Jerry give us a spiritual thought which I really enjoyed this year he asked us what we thought the light of Christ is, we broke off in groups and then shared what we came up with, it was so great to see that as we center our lifes around christ our light will shine, he then went on to express his feeling of how he has felt the light of christ in each one of us, and challenged us to find the light in others, it has been so good for me as I look at other and find the light within them I find that those around me have so much of Christ's light.
This is my other Favorite Party The Helsten Party with lots of games, dinner, gifts and new memories. This bike was actually for Macoy but Boston would not get off it, it was so funny Macoy would try to push him off, but he wasn't going to give it up.
The Race Track was for Boston both Boston and Kacen got one they loved it, the other night I thought Boston was asleep but went down to find him up 2 hours later playing race cars sillly little Boy.

Avery & Kendra were so excited to get twin Babies.

Look at this we were playing Bingo and all the boys thought they would help Grandpa Doug call off the numbers.
Mandy, Me, Angie, Stacy, Mom, & Look Shelly on the web camera we sure missed you this year.
Me and my Honey
The new game this year Marshmellow Guns this was a blast, Boston & Stacy
Oh how wet and slimy these marshmellows were they wouldn't even come out after Macoy got done with them.

Thanksgiving Weekend

We had a great thanksgiving started with the boys going shooting which is such a fun tradition then we went to the Johnson's house for a yummy dinner, and then hopped in the car and headed to Moab with my Family it was a blast, we could take all the kids on the Rhino (4 wheeler) and they loved it.My cute Mom stayed back in the Condo with Little Macoy.
Boston was in Heaven the whole time he can't get a enough of a broom broom....


Mandy, Angie, Derrick and the kids in the back
This is my Dad in his Jeep he is still a little boy he loves all the scary stuff and is not scared at all him and Stacy were in the Jeep.
All the Boys
The Girls
Look at my little Buddy he just loves his Dad he went shooting with Jarom thanksgiving morning and wouldn't leave his side
Jarom's Family
Chalet, Jarom
Haley, Dallas and her Friend

My DadJaren

Dad and Mom 
Macoy, Jarom

AveryGrandpa Grandma Greaves

My Aunt Pam, Jarom and her have a special Bond

My two cute Aunts Carol and Sheri
Me and my cutest cousin Heidi
Aunt Lisa and her Family
The Hosts of the Party Uncle Jerry and Aunt Sheri
The Jeanine, Shaylyn, Haley, BreAnn, Heidi the Cousins

Halloween Fun

My 3 little kiddies that keep me going everyday I love them so much.So We had a little birthday/ Halloween Party for Jaroms brother Aaron,  Jar and I thought I could be his Basketball Cheerleader....

Me, Dallas, Oaklee, Dan, Zoee, Avery, Jaycee, Skyler and Sunni


We Had a Trunk or Treat at our church first one I have ever been to I think it was the best thing ever, no walking far with the kids, activities that they loved and best of all the night of Halloween my kids just wanted to hand out candy I couldn't get them to go trick-or-treating. 

Birthday Party

We were invited to Chances 2nd Birthday, it was the cutest birthday ever Sommer is the most creative person I know, she had little stations set up, building blocks, digging in the dirt, hammering nails, all the kids got tool belts with construction hats and cute bags full of tools so so cute.Look at these rice crispy treats they were dump trucks.
This was the dessert pudding with brownies, and brownies with trucks was his cake.
This was the table that the kids sat at she had the rode with cones for the cups and truck plates, I don't know how she does it I don't even think that cute.
The girls building...

And then the kids went on a dump truck ride.
Boston and Chance didn't want to get out of the driver seat they thought they were really driving these two little boys love trucks and broom brooms...
Macoy just loves balls they had all the building stuff and look what he finds the basket full of balls in the play room I think I'm going to have a ball player and yes he shirt will never stay dry he still just cant keep that spit under control.

October

We have done some fun things this October we were invited to a kids Halloween Party the kids had a blast they had cookie decorating, kids parade, fishing pond, and pumpkin decorating, thanks for the invite.
Brynley and Kennedy
Boston the BatThe princesses

My little puppy Dog
All the Kiddies

We went to the vineyard pumpkin place with Averys school class it just happen to be a frezzing cold Day so we didn't stay to long so I took the kids back last week and they had a blast.


Avery's school Class
For Family night we made carmel apples I have never done them before, they were really yummy I hope to learn some few tricks so I can get better at them.

Crazy eyes...

Cory Ray Helsten

So its been almost a year ago that my little brother Cory passed away, Its been hard at times but we were able to do his temple work this last week and how blessed I feel that we will be able to see him again someday, Im not sure if I would be able to get through this if I thought we could never see him again, it was such an amazing experience for me and my family. He always had a tender heart and would do anything for anyone thats what I loved about him most.

A new Niece

We had a baby shower for Dallas at my house look how cute she is....
Oaklee Bae VanSweden, isn't she so cute sje has lots of blonde hair the delivery went great Dan and Dallas are so excited to be new parents. I forget how tiny they are I was so lucky to baby sit for a few hours the other night I love the new baby stage when you can just cuddle them and they don't move.

Ranch

We love getting together at the Dastrup Ranch, we always have so much fun we celebrated Chalet, Zoee, and Lacey B-day, the kids just run around get filthy dirty, the boys were shooting the bow, Poor Dan he is still wearing his cast.



Boston, Zoee, Skyler, Jaycee, Sunni, Avery, & Macoy loved collecting the used bow-n-arrows

Last Warm Days!

Down by Magelbeys fresh they have a cute Duck pond the kids loved it, Heather and her kids came a long it was so fun watching the kiddies run around, Avery and Brynlee collected all the ducks feathers, Avery thought it would be really fun to fill my pockets full of feathers.

Brynlee, Avery, Jet, Boston, Macoy in the back and I didn't get a picture of her baby paisley
The Boys thought eating the bread would be more fun than feeding the ducks.

peek-a-bo

Washington Vacation

Washington Vacation we had so much fun Jaren and Nicolle invited us to go with them to her home town, it was a 11 hour drive in the car but the kids did so good. If you want to relax then you need to go to Nicolles parents house her parents taught me some new cooking tips, we had yummy fish which Jarom and I don't usually like her Dad knows how to season it perfectly so you don't get that fishy taste. We picked fresh raspberries every morning, green peppers, tomatoes you name it they had every fruit and vegetables you would want which I could live on.
We went to the fair which is way better than summer fest, and then went to the demolition Dur by, we had a day of helping organize her Moms kitchen and of course did a little hair, the kids played on a big blow up tramp, and the boys could sit and watch the Olympics while they tried to work. So much fun thanks for the great trip Jaren and Nicolle.

Our kids love ice cream they all like the swirl Macoy loves the cone with a little ice cream.

Avery loves having a little ice cream with a spoon and then eating the cone after.
Boston would perfer no cone with icecream in a cup with a spoon. Sorry Boston you can see he had eaten all the icecream and was trying to take off the wrapper but never eats the cone.

And kennedy was just so excited she got to have her own cone and hold it herself, look at that smile.

They loved the animals they just wanted to pet them.

Pictures

So my sister in law just put a studio in her house, so here are some of the pictures she did a great job I loved all of them I didn't know which ones to post so if your interested you can check her website out at studioposhtots

American Idol

We got to go to American Idol this year, we had a blast with Sommer and Dusty, It was a great concert and so Loud. David Archelta has an amazing voice, I really like David cook to he is a great performer.

I didn't get very many Powell pictures we headed right to Powell form Scofield, the kids had a great time, Avery was a little fish and Boston loved the rocks, I pretty much held Macoy the whole time so he wouldn't head for the water, he loved swimming.

Scofield Days

We always go to Scofield for the 4th it is so much fun its a getto town but comes alive only on the 4th, we do the parade which lasts 30 minutes and the kids go away with bags of candy, they have little shops set up, yummy spagetti dinner, pancake breakfast, raffle drawings, and snow cones yummy, My Grandpa grew up there.
Grandpa, maHelsten

Derrick's Family

Kacen, Kendra, Avery Heslop Fam


Boston and of Course in the Vroom Vroom Grandma, Mom, JIll, Mandy, Shelly, Stacy, & Spang (angie)
Not sure what we are doing but look how cute my Grandma is
The BOys Jarom, Bryan, & Derrick

Boston turned 2

Boston is 2 and is the sweetest little boy, he is my tender hearted child, he will give out hugs and kisses, he gets his feelings hurt really easy and is so sad when he makes me upset, he is so helpful he follows me around the house and wants to help clean, but he probably enjoys his juice and the broom broom the very most and his daddy, the second he wakes up in the morning its get dressed and outside so he can ride his bike, he is always asking when daddys going to be home so he can take him on a broom broom ride (motorcycle). He can get out of his crib and that has been hard he has always been my best sleeper but things have changed, its a challenge to get him to stay in, I have to always keep the front door he can open the door and just go outside scary I live on a pretty busy street. We sure love youi Bosotn Happy Birthday!
He loves shoes usually he is wearing his own not Averys.
For his birthday he got a 4 wheeler he loves it and is getting so good and making it turn and not run into the walls

Bowling

So my little Macoy turned 1 where has the time gone, he is so dang cute, he has been such a joy in our family he is always so so happy, he just melts my heart with that smile of his. He is starting to stand on his own but not quit walking, his first word was ball, he loves balls he is always caring them around and has a pretty good arm. He has 2 bottom teeth and braking through the top four right now, he takes 2 naps a day and loves to eat. Avery still drags him around and of course still dressing him up, he is so used to it he really doesn't mind, Boston and him just laugh at each other they are going to be such good buddies, he is learning how to throw a fit oh no.. We sure do love him

We took the kids bowling for his birthday they loved it.

Destroying the Cake

I made a building Block Cake for Macoy for his 1st birthday He was not shy at all he could see the cake coming and was so excited to get his little fingers in it.

He played and played with the cake and ate a lot

Avery and Boston thought it looked like so much fun they had to dig in themselves.

New Nephew

Shelly had her baby, he is so cute he weighed 9lbs 3oz he was a big baby, named him Chad Cory Heslop after my brother that passed away isn't that so sweet. Shelly said he is such a good baby just sleeps Landon her first was a fussy baby so this is so wonderful for her. Hes a good mix I would say he has Shellys eyes for sure.

Moutains

Jarom has been wanting to shave his head forever, he told Avery she could cut it she was so excited, just hope she doesn't get any ideas and cut her brothers. On Saturday we went up to Jaroms paretns Ranch packed a lunch and rode 4 wheelers with just our little famiy. The kids loved it, we haven't had a fun little family outing for a while.

Boston sat in Jaroms lap and thoght he was the one driving.

I just packed Macoy in this little sling it worked great, he even fell asleep.

Journal

Well i don't blog Journal very much, but I thought I would tell you what I have been trying to do latley, I have been trying to put a side my to do list which is hard for me to do, (because there is always one more thing that needs to get done) and give my full attention to my kids for a few hours after lunch before naps and either go somewhere, color, or be outside, and I have to say that my kids have been so much better and I have loved focusing on just them and watching there little personalities. They are small for only so long and I need to enjoy them, plus thats my calling in life right know is to be a Mom and they are growing up so fast. I sure do love them and wouldn't want to be doing anything else. The Bonus is they are worn out and all go down for naps I even put Avery back on naps and we are all happier.

My little girl and Yes still wearing my clothes... Macoy loves being in this little car and being pushed around.

My little Boston is the sweetest thing ever, he just loves being outside its so hard when its cold, he just gets so bored. I have been wondering if he's is going to start talking soon he still doesn't say to much but he understands everything you say. We sure love him.
Look at me Im getting really brave I can even stand up....

Saturday

Finally a nice Saturday, I was in heaven being outside working on the yard Jarom actually helped rake leafs and clean up the back yard (Jarom just really doesn't like yard work) then there is me that thinks its a great family activity to do together I love it if he is helping, but can't stand doing all by myself. The kids just rode there bikes and threw rocks in the pond for hours, Boston just absolutely loves being outside on a vroom vroom, the second he wakes up in the morning he is saying vroom vroom, and won't do anything else until he gets to go outside. Why can't this weather just stay warm we are getting so antsy.

The kids thought the helmets were so cool!!