Cluff Family

Elizabeth Ann had a Big Birthday!!!

2011-02-24T20:49:00.000-08:00

Elle Ann is**1**

I Love the joy that our sweet baby brings to our home we love her so very much.....She had a jumbo cupcake for her cake
I love those baby blues

She loves all food.. She couldn't believe we just gave her food like that...

Holy cow this year has gone by so fast it is so crazy. Thanks to all who came to celebrate this day with Elle. We love you all..

Kate is Five

2011-01-20T19:52:00.002-08:00

Kate is such a dramatic little person. She had her first friend party.. She got this new dance outfit she loves is it... the ruffles on the shorts..Super cute
This was her candy shoppe

The Tea Party

Pin the crown on the princess and musical chairs

I love this girl she was totally in her element it was so much fun. She had a princess tea party. She loved having her friends over. We had a good time. With the Tea party, Candy Station, Pin the crown on the princess. Happy Birthday Kate....

Maddie is getting BIG*

2010-04-13T18:21:00.000-07:00

Maddie has a blog. I know it's crazy but she has been begging to have one. I think it's a good idea and she will improve in her writing skills and typing skills. So here it is http://onelittlebirdmaddie.blogspot.com

I'll love you for another Eleven years

2010-04-08T09:39:00.001-07:00

SALt LAke TemPLeNavOO TeMPle

LoGan TEmpLe
I Love this man, I can't believe i get to spend all my time with him. It's been a crazy eleven years. Here is a little breakdown of the events
-Maddie our little precious gift
-Graduating both of us
-many camp outs
-Building our first home
-Family walks and picnics
-Our first little boy Bridger
-First trip to Hawaii(priceless)
-Bike rides & four wheeler rides
-Many trips to Lake Powell, St.George
-Our second little Boy Kolby
-Finished building second home
-Building Nick's Business
-first trip to Disneyland
-enjoying Sunday afternoon naps
-Birth of another beautiful girl Kate
-Trip to Cali and Disney again
-Nick Graduates from College with four Kids
-celebrate by going on cruise to the Caribbean
-family reunions
-trips to the coast
-Maddie getting baptized
-trip to Missouri to see family
-Our second cruise to the west Caribbean, Hanging out in Texas
-Jackie's wedding in backyard
-Nick's new job with the church
-Working out like crazy, running, biking and trying to swim
-Huge and pregnant again
-Bridger gets Baptized
-the birth of our third little girl Miss Elizabeth
That is what happens in such a short span of our lives together. I'm so excited to see whats to come in the next eleven(teenagers)years. I love you babe thanks for all the great times we share together.

She has A talent

2010-04-05T10:35:00.001-07:00

How Cute are These
Baby girl showing the cute ruffly bums

My wonderful sister in law Allyssa made these cute outfits for the baby. She is amazing at everything she touches. I just love them. I'm so thankful for these cute outfits. I just want to hang them in the babies room for a decoration. Thanks again Allyssa.

Easter and Confrence

2010-04-04T10:15:00.002-07:00

gEt ThE eGgS bridger
kolby
kate

maddie & kate in the dresses I made. I was happy how they actually turned out.

It turned out to be a beautiful day. It was so nice to have conference on Easter. To remember what this day truly is. I loved all the great talks and was so touched by all of them. I cant wait to read them and to learn more about them. I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Blessing Miss Elizabeth

2010-04-04T10:15:00.001-07:00

Elizabeth Ann Cluff
Grandma And Grandpa Cluff

Great Grandma and Grandpa Jones

Grandma and Grandpa Jones

Our Cute Little Family

Nick took this pic I love It

We our so blessed to have her

Her precious little hands

It was a wonderful day. She was blessed by her daddy. We were so grateful and thankful for all the family support. Its amazing to have our family's together for this amazing day. It makes us appreciate everything we have. We our so very lucky to have a healthy and beautiful baby. She is the light of our little family and it's like she has been here forever. We can't imagine our home with out her. I'm so thankful for our heavenly father who has let this sweet spirit into our home. We hope we can be the best parents for our five beautiful children.

Hanging out

2010-04-04T10:11:00.000-07:00

I love when the kids come home after pre school and kindergarten. They just want to hug and kiss and lay around with the baby girl.Kate is always kissing her. Sorry Elizabeth your sister loves you way to much.
Kolby is always trying to help her go to sleep. He is such a good helper. i actually got to do the dishes and some laundry.

They always want to play games and read. Its my favorite part of the day. Elizabeth already in on the action of our lazy afternoons.

Another day older

2010-03-30T09:37:00.001-07:00

It's hard to believe another birthday has come and gone. Thanks to my Mom and Nickie they made my two favorite things Chocolate Cake and Raspberry Bread Pudding and to my wonderful husband who took care of the kids and made dinner. This is how you celebrate your birthday you lounge all day.
This is my favorite outfit of the babies I just love sock monkeys.

2 Wheeler

2010-03-30T09:25:00.000-07:00

"Daddy help me ride my first bike". Who would say no to that.Her face is classic. She picked it up so fast. She has never even rode a bike with training wheels. My little girl is growing up.

one month old

2010-03-24T20:55:00.002-07:00

She is growing so fast. Its amazing how she has the attention of all six of us. She can't even whimper without someone all over her... I love her cute baby feet. Kate loves putting her feet next to her.

Basketball

2010-03-24T20:55:00.001-07:00

Bridger was so happy to play this year. It's been fun to watch him play he has improved from last year. Go bridge
Kolby's first year to play basketball

He was so cute, every time he made a basket he would just glow. I love this age.

3 weeks old

2010-03-18T13:30:00.001-07:00

She is so fun to play with.
This picture makes me laugh my sister and I took these.

Her First Big Girl Bath

I Just Love Her Baby Toesies

She is getting bigger every day at it makes me sad. We love having her in our home.

Elizabeth Ann Cluff

2010-03-08T17:33:00.001-08:00

Elizabeth Ann Cluff

Born February 24Th 2010 at 7:01 am

6 lbs 14 oz, 18 1/2 in. long

Just Before Baby, Just A Little Nervous. We Can't Wait To Her That First Cry.
Her Nurses My Sister Nickie On The left. Thanks For Being There.
The Proud Daddy

Our First Moment With Baby Girl

What A Morning. She is Perfect We Our So Blessed To Have Another Baby Girl. We Our Just Amazed That We Get To Have This Little Miracle In Our Life.

Our First Mom and Baby Girl Kiss

He Is Such An Amazing Father. I Don't Know What I Would Do With Out Him. He Loves His Kids So Much. He Is In Love With Her Already.

The Kids Love Her. They Would Smother Her If They Could. It Is So Hard Having A baby In The Winter With All The Runny Noses. But There Was No Way They Couldn't Come See There New Sister

Aunt Michelle

Uncle Kimball

Baby Girl With Her New Friend Brady Peck

She Is Our Little Angel

Aunt Jackie And Kate With Elizabeth. We Finally Picked Her Name Out Before They Came.

Aunt Nickie And Niecell

Daddy Is Already Playing With Her

Great Grandpa And Great Grandma Jones

Grandpa Cluff

Grandma Cluff We Were So Lucky They Could Be Here.

Getting Ready To Leave The Hospital From Our Four Day Stay. Happy To Come Home But Going To Miss The Nursery In the Middle Of The Night.

What A Great Couple Of Days To Spend With My Baby Girl. I'm Really Excited To Take Her Home.

Our First Visitors At Home Grandpa And Grandma Jones. Thanks Mom For Taking The Day Off And Watching My Kids.

All The Girls

Our Little Burrito

Hanging Out In Bed. Thanks Jackie And Keith For Watching The Big Kids.

I Love To Watch Her Make Faces (A Week Old)

10 Days Old. The Headband Michelle Made Thanks It Is So Cute

We our so happy to Elizabeth in our lives. It was a long pregnancy and we where all ready to have her in our home. I'm so happy to have this sweet spirit from heaven in our home. I hope that I can be a good mother for her. We all enjoy watching her. She will be one spoiled little girl is there any other way. We love you Elizabeth Ann

2 more days tell our BaBy Banbeano**

2010-02-22T12:21:00.000-08:00

Well I don't think I can get any bigger before I explode. I can't believe I'm 39 weeks and 4 days. Yes the baby comes on Wednesday morning only three days before due day. I'm the first c-section that day. I'm totally nervous it gets worse with each kid. How is that even possible. But I'm ready for the contractions to stop, Going potty no joke eight times a night, and never getting comfortable. I will miss my little nudger inside it is a fun feeling her and I love to watch her move around. This pic was taken on Sunday. We decided we should take it today because we always forget before we go in. I love these pictures after to show them what mommy did to her body for these cute little ones. There is no greater joy then bring in baby.

Here is the picture of my true self at this moment. So lets get the show on the road we our ready. So little baby say your final good bye it's time to come. Stay tuned for baby number five.

Random Things

2010-02-20T20:08:00.001-08:00

Kate is always in a dress up of some sort. But today she decided that three tutu's are better then one. I love watching her play she has such an imagination. She has always been such a prissy little girl. Maddie did a great job on her science project. So excited that it is over with. I 'm so excited to do it all over again next year. She did it on teeth to see which was worse. It was pretty icky, but very interesting. Good Job Maddie***

This was Kolby crazy hair for crazy hair day. He wanted to spray it black so I did. He has such good long hair. He has been needing a cut for awhile.

I love Sunday Nap's

2010-02-16T09:41:00.001-08:00

Imagine where the red blanket is that is where I was a sleep. It has been some time since we all have fallen asleep all together in our bed. With no one escaping to go play. I think everyone knows the baby is coming, so lets get some sleep in. Every day they wake up and ask how many more days(9 days counting today). We can't think about anything else, so I wish she would hurry up and get here. I'm ready for the tired baby stage to start and the tired pregnant stage to be over with. So hopefully a couple more naps and she will be here. Happy Napping!!

37 weeks 6 days

2010-02-12T09:27:00.000-08:00

I had to make her a tiny tutu. I'm so excited to put her in it.
These our the ruffled bum onsies. The pink one has a crown on the front, it's the girls favorite one.

So here is a little update. I'm huge and ready for this baby to come. I can't wait to see her. They have me scheduled for the 24Th. I wish I would go into labor before that. But that has never happened for me, and with all these stupid contractions!!! The kids our very excited for there new baby sister. This has been our biggest break between kids. I love it because I wont have a crazy two year old to chase (just Kate). So hopefully all is good and I'm seriously counting down the days the last weeks take forever. The nights with no sleep. It's really getting me prepared for the newborn stage. Here are a couple more projects that I finally finished.

Kolby's is "6"

2010-02-10T20:20:00.000-08:00

I can't believe how the time goes. Kolby has grown so much this year. He loves to go to kindergarten. But he loves to come home to Kate and I. We have a lot of fun us three. Kolby is so easy to be around, he loves to play and can do it for hours. I can't believe how much a year changes in his looks. He is our little man.
He never stops being funny

He found this umbrella and he carried it everywhere. I had to post it for my memory.

I love this little boy. He brings so much joy to our home. We love him so much. He is a great friend to have and he has the most tender heart. He never lets Nick get away from his site. He has had a daddy crush ever since he could walk. He loves everything truck, trailer, tools and anything dad likes. He wants to be like his dad when he grows up. We love you buddy Happy Birthday.

Bridgers Baptism

2010-02-08T11:01:00.000-08:00

Nick and Bridger they look so cute in there whites. We our so proud of him
We love you Bridger

Great Grandpa, Great Grandma Jones, Bridger, Grandma Heather and Grandpa T.J

Bridger eating his yummy food, grandma made these cute ctr cookies with Maddie and I.

Bridger and his cute neighbor and ward friends

They look so much a like, I had to take a photo.

Bridger had a wonderful day. He was so excited to be baptised. It was so nice to share this with our family. Thanks to Pam and Ben for coming so far. It was nice to have them here. We our so lucky to have such a loving family. It was also a great day because Bridger's cousin Hyrum also got baptised, that morning. It was a very busy day but well worth it. He is very proud to be a member. He loved sitting on the stand at church the next day to be recognized a new member. He was so cute he even said his testimony. We love you Bridger and we know you will make the right choices.

20 more days and still nesting

2010-02-04T20:47:00.000-08:00

To put it simple I have been going crazy nesting. It started out by cleaning the cold storage room. Not an easy task I have every holiday decoration in there and all our food storage. It was not an easy task. Then I thought why not, lets do every closet. Then it's been my dream to have a tile back splash in my kitchen. And the talented and cute hubby I have took on the task. I did help a little. But my boys did a good job. Grouting and cleaning and cleaning and cleaning

Finished product and we love it. My talented hubby even put under cabinet lighting. I just stare at all night.

I finally hung up the picture I got for Christmas. With my kids baby pictures around it. I have been visioning this forever. Love it and yes there is six spots for baby's but only five will get pictures the last one will be a family photo.

My other passion is to sew even thou I'm not that good (I am trying). I made some of these last year for a friend. Yes there is a tie one, I gave that to my friend Amber who just had a boy.

Who doesn't have a ton of left over fabric, ribbon, and rick rack.

I painted this sewing table my mom gave me. That she has had for years that her brother made her. I don't have all the knobs yet they are pricey. This room is the sewing room, piano room and yes the baby's room is on the other side. Hopefully someday we will get a piano I'm just waiting for that perfect used one to be cheap enough to buy.
Another quilt I've been working on.

The finished project. With the hard back books I covered I love modge podge

This shelf has been hanging in Maddie's old room and it was purple. So it had to be painted it only took four coats to get that purple color out. I was hoping for two but it was worth the work.

Repainted our Boot room after five years and six crazy people it was time. I also had to repaint the bar stools in my kitchen. I probably shouldn't be painting but if you know me I'm always painting something.

This is the cute car seat cover I made for my friend Amber who just had a boy. I'm still working on mine. I better hurry.

Also Amber and I made these cute rag quilt blankets together. Hers is really cute with blues and browns. The flowers turned out to be what I visioned.

I also have been trying to finish some ruffly bum onesies and bibs (pictures to come). I can't believe how much stuff I have done lately. Ever since Christmas was over I have been going at full speed, why can't this happen the whole pregnancy. I hope to get all the things done that I want in twenty days. Because after that it's all about the baby and there is no time for projects. Just trying to find time to sleep. We have a big weekend planned it is Bridger's Baptism. We our so excited for him. So I have to get cleaning and icing the ctr cookies my mom made.

Kate is Four

2010-01-20T18:46:00.000-08:00

She is the big four and she thinks that now she is a big girl just like her sister. She is so happy to finally be in Sunbeams. She is so good they say but I have a hard time believing that. Because if you know Kate she is a ball of energy. I love to hear or see what she is going to do. We never stop laughing at her. She melts every ones heart she comes in contact with.. We love you Katie bug.. She is always writing and coloring.
Grandma Heather and Kate get to share birthdays together. It is so fun for Kate she loves having grandma with her. We love you grandma and hope you had a great day too.
She wanted a pink Cake it was delicious. It was strawberry layered cake with raspberry frosting.

Those eyes our so beautiful.

This was her blessing day. The time goes bye way to fast...

IT's great to Finally be EIGHT

2010-01-19T19:58:00.000-08:00

Our little man is finally eight(wait did I just say that right). Where does the time go. He has grown up so much lately, he looks like a little man. We love to be around bridge he has so much love and is a always ready for a good joke. He is so excited to get baptized, he is ready to be part of this wonderful thing. We love him for making the right choices. We love you Bridge. We our glad that you are a good example for your brother and little sister. Bridger and his favorite chocolate layer cake
last year

look how much he has grown

His first trip to Disneyland

His first day at preschool

who doesn't love how 3D glasses look

2010-01-19T19:57:00.002-08:00

We have passes to the Clark Planetarium. We decided to get them because we go see Nick up at work. We can fit a show in here and there. It has been so fun and we love to go. I love entertainment that is also educational

Who wouldn't love to come

We love to sled

2010-01-19T19:57:00.001-08:00

The only way to go sledding is with the four wheeler. Thanks Daddy for taking us. Maddie still loves it, lets be honest she is starting to think she is old. But she knows how fun it is.

Bridger isn't he just the cutest

Kolby so cute and Innocent I love this picture

Kate finally loves to go, last year it was to cold for her.

It's the best time of the year

Christmas Preview

2010-01-19T19:55:00.002-08:00

Santa always stops at our house over the holidays. He asked the kids if they were good and if they do their chorus. If so then he asks them what they would like. Bridger asked for anything he wanted to bring. I love that about Bridge he was happy for anything.
Kate asked for a stroller and a baby. She has been asking for months. That's one thing about her she sets her mind and never changes.

Kolby asked for Legos and a remote control car. Maddie was tending. But she asked for an ipod for the second year in a row maybe she will get one this year.

I love to take pictures of the fresh snow. It's just not Christmas with out the white stuff

We always have to make our Ginger Bread house. But after last year holding it forever to dry, we broke out the hot glue gun. Best idea ever!

There is no need to say anything we our fabulous

We went up to grandma and grandpa Jones' house for Christmas Eve. It was really fun we had yummy turkey sandwiches and all the extras. Grandpa shared a story with us. My kids sang a song for everyone it was really cute they sang the chipmunk Christmas song (Me I want a HULA hoop). Grandma gave all the kids cute matching hats and scarfs. Then we came home and read the stories from grandma and grandpa Cluff. They did the twelve days of Christmas for us with amazing stories that went with them. My kids loved this time at night.

This years Christmas Eve P.J'sChristmas morning. The first present we opened was from grandma and grandpa Cluff's last day of Christmas. It is so wonderful we loved the stories to remind us truly what day it is.

Nick asked for a book and that's pretty much it he also got a sleeping bag so he doesn't freeze with the scouts at thier winter campouts.

I asked for a sweat outfit well because nothing else fits at the moment. Wish it was because I'm so skinny.

Maddie finally got an IPOD and some fingernail polish. She was so happy!

Bridger got this air hockey table and was so excited. It pays off not to ask for anything.

Kolby got his Legos and his remote control truck.

Kate got her baby and the cutest pram stroller.

It was a wonderful Christmas. We tried to scale back this year and just get them one thing they really wanted. I was surprised how they didn't even mind that there was less. I love this day it was so nice to spend time together. We went up to my Grandpa's for breakfast, it was great. I didn't have to cook always a good thing. Then we went to my mom's for her gifts. She always does to much. She really puts a lot of thought in all the gifts. Thanks a lot mom and dad. Then we came home and spent the day with kids and their toys it was nice and relaxing. I hope everyone had a nice holiday season.

Kate IS A STAR

2010-01-19T19:55:00.001-08:00

Katelyn at her Preschool Program. She is such a cheesier. She did a real good job, she loves to sing and be in front of anyone who will listen. She was so glad to be a Reindeer. She never stopped posing for the camera. I love to watch these little kids.

ChRistMAs iN SaLT laKe

2009-12-22T15:35:00.000-08:00

Every year since tracks was built we have gone up to Salt Lake to see the lights. In years past we have had lots of family with us. But because of the ever changing lives of others it's just us this year.Kate was so excited. I think this is the first year she can really enjoy it.
The kids love that they could stand up

I love to walk around to see all the different nativities

Just the cutest FAMILY EVER

And what is the light without the red tree

I hope all is well this season and if you get the chance to see the lights to do it. We are so lucky to live so close to this beautiful place.

BRUshing And BRushing

2009-12-22T10:15:00.001-08:00

when KATE gets out of the tub she brushes her hair with no joke SEVEN brushes. lets just say her hair is really SMOOTH. i never stop being entertained by her. she keeps us LAUGHING

sLeEpY SLeeP

2009-12-22T10:01:00.000-08:00

The kids love to have sleepovers so on Friday night we let them. I love that they love to be with each other and I hope that they will do it forever. It is so precious to see them together. Plus this is the one time I realize how much I love them.
They all just fell asleep before the night even got started

Cluff Girls Weekend

2009-11-23T08:38:00.000-08:00

We had a lot of fun visiting with each other. We went up to Midway and stayed a couple nights. We had fun eating, getting pedicures, Learning how to Knit, visiting, eating, and shopping at the Outlets. It was a fun weekend I really enjoy our time together.

Family Pics

2009-11-23T08:20:00.000-08:00

HALLOWEEN HALLOWEEN

2009-11-04T07:46:00.001-08:00

Maddie as a Hippie Kolby as Dash Incredible

Bridger as Harry Potter

Kate as Tinker Bell of course

This year was great because i didn't buy any costumes. I made Maddie's, Bridger's was Maddie's old costume, Kolby's was Bridger's, and Kate's was Maddie's old one with some new fixings. We had a lot of fun this year. The kids like always got way to much CANDY.

Piano Time

2009-11-04T07:37:00.000-08:00

It was a dress up piano recital. It was great because we didn't have to wear our church cloths. The kids really enjoyed having it this way. Everyone did such a great job. I love watching them get better and better at things. They our way more talented then I ever was. Maddie Played "Jumping Jazz Cat"

Bridger he played "Indian Dance"
The whole group. We have our cousin Ericell and lots of neighbor friends in this piano group.

PUmpKin LanD

2009-10-28T07:19:00.000-07:00

Kolby, Mom and Kate
She couldn't believe how big they get
They loved these things

Kate's pre school class and the addition of Kolby

It's Kate's field trip to Pumpkin land. Me and Kolby came because it was in the afternoon. She was talking about it forever. I love watching how easy it is to make a small child happy. We had a lot of fun playing with each other in the corn maze, play grounds, eating snacks and picking out a pumpkin, which she packs all around the house every day now. I love to hang out with her and her crazy little things she does, I never stop laughing. Kolby thought he was the big man now. Because he is in kindergarten but he loved it just as much. I love my kids.

OuR CuTe LiTtLe BunDLe oF JoY

2009-10-20T18:28:00.000-07:00

Cute little foot print
Adorable profile

We our so Happy to be Having
**A Girl**
Coming in Febuary
27th

Painting Project Finally Done

2009-10-20T18:14:00.000-07:00

It was yellow and now it is a greenish blue
We have had yellow in this room since we have lived here so for five years. We also had yellow in our first house in the same room. So I couldn't handle it any longer I was done with it. I love the new color it is fresh and fun. This will be baby number 5 room and slash sewing room.

It's a Fall Tradition

2009-10-18T19:58:00.001-07:00

Daddy rolling out the cookies
Making frosting

Maddie"s Masterpiece

Kate's art work

Bridger's hard work

Kolby had a little help but was so happy for his name

The finished products

Yummy!!!

We love to make sugar cookies in the fall for family night.

Scarecrow Day

2009-10-18T19:57:00.000-07:00

Kolby starting his Scarecrow
The finished product

Alli Peck & Kolby they our really good friends

Kolby had his scarecrow day it was so fun. I have been able to do this with all my kids. The kids love doing it. He was so proud of his. He worked really hard on him. He is on the front porch for all to see, if you didn't see him when you come in he takes you out and shows you.

FaLl In LoVe WiTH CaMpiNg

2009-10-09T08:08:00.000-07:00

Up at Jordanelle
Nick and Kate

Our new home away from home

Trying to make it down to the lake

A Kolby possum in the tree

Teaching the kids how to skip rocks

Playing football and five hundred

Kids on the bunk beds

The scenery on the way out of the canyon

We went on our first camping trip with our home away from home. We went on Thursday night up to Jordenelle and stayed tell Saturday. It was so fun to be together and play games and just visiting. We had fun doing the camping things like football, skipping rocks, taking walks, gathering fire wood, playing phase ten, enjoying the fall color. This is the first of many trips and even I am excited to go camping now. We have a lot of fun trips planned for the coming years. It will be fun to share these moments with our kids.

FALL LOVE

2009-10-05T10:03:00.000-07:00

I love the fall!!!! We went up the canyon to see all the fall beauty. It is so amazing to see how the seasons change. The kids loved it they wanted to take pictures of every tree that has changed color. We live in such a pretty place. We enjoy the chance to have beatiful mountians and canyons to watch this amazing time of year. So have a Happy Autumn Time...

Kate's first day Preschool

2009-10-05T09:49:00.001-07:00

She was so happy to be at school
Kate has been so ready for preschool. She has been so lonely. She was sad that all the other kids started. She loves school it has been a couple of weeks since she has started. She doesn't stop talking about it and well singing every song she learns. It's weird for me to have two days a week alone with no kids for a couple of hours. I miss them so much. I've been going to the stake institute class and it is great. This will only last till the end of February then I will be very busy.

Soccer Mom

2009-09-29T18:28:00.000-07:00

This year I was able to put the boys on the same soccer team. Lets just say it was a life saver for me. One practice, one game a week. It was also nice for Maddie she was on her best friend Katie's team. So it was nice to have carpool for that. I love to watch my kids play. The boys are fun because they still are just getting the hang of it, so some times they trip over the ball or go the wrong direction. Kolby was so funny since he was the littlest on the team and it is his first year playing. He at first was not ready to get in to the cluster of kids but by the end of the season he started to get the hang of it. Bridger did really well he loves to play and he was able to score goals. Maddie has been good at soccer since she was little. She has always loved soccer. She has always been really aggressive. It's been a fun year to watch her. She has an amazing coach and has learned so much from him. It's been fun to be there for my kids and I love to be a soccer mom. The kids had a good little cheer squad from me and Kate.

A hunting we will go

2009-09-16T18:36:00.000-07:00

He might have worn himself out So we went up to Logan for the start of the bird season hunt. Nick was so excited, he had a real good time. Our brother In laws have hunting dogs. They push out the birds and point it made it so much easier to find the birds.. Nick said it was amazing that the dogs do this. We had a lot of fun we went up the canyon after and had yummy tin foil dinners for lunch, then we went up to Emmalee's and visited. They cooked up the birds on kabobs and we had some yummy root beer floats. We had a lot of fun eating and visiting this trip.

Back to school

2009-09-01T14:59:00.000-07:00

Kolby and his cute new glass
Kolby and his friend Alli on the first day of school

Maddie and Bridger

Bridger the sun was in the way

Here we are ready for school another year. Maddison is going into Fifth grade. That is hard to grasp I remeber fifth grade so well. Bridger is going in to second grade. He has an amazing teacher he is way excited. Kolby my cute little boy I'm going to miss greatly is going into Kindergarten. At his doctors appt. we found out that he needs glasses to see the chalk board. We also had Nick checked and his are pretty bad. So my boys got glasses.

I love the Beach

2009-08-30T18:19:00.000-07:00

Huntington Beach "09"

Our kids and ther two cousins

I love my family

Daddy helping kate buid her castle

Our little merman Kolby

I love Disneyland

2009-08-18T09:56:00.000-07:00

We went to Disneyland and it was a fun time. We went with my family and stayed all together. I drove down on Monday with my sister. Then Nick flew down on Thursday. It was nice because Maddie got to spent her tenth birthday in Disneyland. When i was little I would of loved to go there. It was just good timing. I had to tell the family I was prego before we left because after four kids never being sick. I'm the sickest I now know how they other world feels and I have some sympathy for all of you. But lets just say it never stopped me from having a good time. It was fun trip and it totally is the happiest place.

Maddie turns 10

2009-08-18T09:21:00.000-07:00

The Birthday Girl
The Hula Contest (Kate was so into it)

So we had a little party for Maddie. It's a big year when you turn double digits. She had a luau party. The girls came dressed up and they had a fashion show we gave a prize to the winner. They had limbo contest and the best hula dancer. We made cute flower bows and gave all the girls a cute orange Lia. The girls were so cute and they totally loved everything. So Happy Birthday to my big Girl Maddie on the fourth of August. It's fun to have her she amazes us everyday. She is very talented and does well at everything she tries. She must of got that from Nick. She is our best friend and we love her dearly.

SHE makes me Laugh

2009-07-23T08:49:00.000-07:00

This is my crazy little girl. She is always doing something to make us laugh. I walked into the kitchen to find this. She was so serious about it that's what makes it so hilarious. I love to see what she comes up with.

The Big 28

2009-07-13T07:24:00.001-07:00

It's my best friends birthday today. He has been the best man for me. We can't believe we keep getting older. Another year down. He is really excited for this year to come. Hopefully more adventures and cruises or just some much needed vacation time together. I just love this picture of Nick in Cozumel.

Saturday Fun

2009-07-13T07:23:00.000-07:00

Bridger and Daddy
Kolby and Daddy

The finished product

Why is it when I have a huge list of to do's for Saturday they never get done. We had a eventful day. We started off with Maddie and Bridger's swim meet, they are doing so great this year. Then off to the boys baseball game. It is so nice because I was able to put them on the same team. Then we were everywhere and nowhere at the same time but we did do our summer ritual. The boys got there summer buzz by daddy. It was the prettiest night ever.

Happy Fourth

2009-07-07T21:19:00.000-07:00

One day we can show our American Spirit

The girls and there Daddy's

She was posing because Kate told her to do it like that

My boys

she was afraid to get burned

We are so cute and a little tired
Kate and Lilly are always trying to kiss Keith

We had a blast today. We came down from camping had a shower and a wonderful nap. Then we woke up and went to see the car show. It was a lot of fun to watch all the cars. Then we went to the Blue Bird and ate dinner. It was good like always. Then we headed back to Jackie's and launched our fireworks. It was a fun relaxing fourth and we loved it. Thanks for the fun Thackers and Marbles.

Cluff Reunion

2009-07-05T11:16:00.001-07:00

Kate and Lilly they were so cute they were trying to plant flowers and grass that they had picked
How many boys does it take to sink a floating dock
lake fun

Kolby played on this board everyday all day

Lilly helping Kate show her stitches

The three girls that are always together

Our home away from home

We had a great weekend we went camping for the little Cluff Reunion. It was fun to get away and have some time with kids in the mountains. We had fun playing games going down the river, playing at the lake, relaxing, running Kate to the emergency room for stitches on her foot, going sown the river, and did I mention the yummy food and snacks. The kids want to go back and well I want to go again myself.

Two Cute Kids

2009-06-29T08:22:00.000-07:00

Kate and our new family member Liager
Kate wanted me to be in a picture with her(not my best it was morning)

Kolby had time out and well I know why he was so crazy he was tiredKolby said mom dad come see my train. He had Maddie write what he wanted. It was the cutest thing I ever saw. His bear is in the trailer behind him.

When We Can Come

2009-06-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

Kate posing again
Jane and Mckinlay

The kids

Kolby was having so much fun

Maddie and Bridger were playing so good together

Kate was faking asleep

The hottest man

Nick had to go finish a job down in Ceder City. So we went with him after work on Friday. It was another fast get away and it was worth it. Chris, Jane and Mckinlay came with us. Nick needed Chris help and Jane and I and the kids played all day. It was nice weather we were able to swim pretty much the whole day I couldn't get them out of the pool. We haven't been swimming outside all year. Because of the beautiful rain I personally love rain it is one of my favorite things. It was fun to be with the kids and just bond together. Maddie and Bridger tried to teach me how to swim they tried the butterfly and the breast stroke. I don't see how these strokes our ever easy or can get you across the pool but they loved helping me and lets say laughing at me too. It was fun family bonding time.

Our Little Mini Vacation

2009-06-23T07:10:00.000-07:00

The Old Spaghetti Factory at Trolley Square
Were Daddy got his new job
It was so pretty

inside the Conference Center

on top of the roof it was amazing

On Friday after Nick got home from scout camp, we went up to Salt Lake for a little get away. We went to the museum and walked around temple square to see the sites. Nick showed us were he is going to work(he got a job for the church still does work on the side). We also had a tour of the Conference Center it was so much fun the kids loved it because they haven't been able to go to conference. So we checked the weather

and took a break on the moon for a second

and headed for Mars

I had to add this photo Yes she had another place to pose

When Daddy's Gone

2009-06-16T11:22:00.000-07:00

I left the kitchen and came back to this.
I let her finish and this is what I get a pretty little face
Nick has been going every where lately. He has been working in Ceder City, Taking his brother Nelson moving truck to Texas, and this week he is at scout camp. I'm not very good at being alone it is hard for me. We try to keep busy we have finally moved Maddie's cloths in with Kate. They have been sleeping in the same bed for about six months now it was about time to put them together. We have been to a lot of softball games and it was the city tournament for Maddie. She did so great they won two games then lost one. Then they won and then they lost but they got second. So bring on state in July. I try to think of stuff to do while he's gone so I'm not going crazy and this is what happened one day.

One Summer Day with NO Rain

2009-06-11T14:07:00.000-07:00

Day at the Ceder Hills Creek with The Pecks and Maddie's friend Adi
Maddie and Kate She always is posing

The Cutest boys on the planet

Maddie coming down

Bridger's face is classic

She seriously is always posingMy cute little Kolby

Little Red Ridding Hood

2009-06-08T08:29:00.000-07:00

I did it again. I love this Bike race(ride). It is up in Cashe county. It starts in Wellsville and it goes up into Idaho. Amber and I did the Sixty four mile ride and her friend Heather and her niece did the hundred miler. It was super fun they have stops along the way. They have subways for lunch and lots of snacks.

It was the best weather a little over cast. I was glad it wasn't like last year it hailed on us and the wind was killer. I just wish I could have gone farther but my tush can't make it any longer then that. I hope that I can do it again next year I love it. Some more pics to come

Who Want's Lemonade

2009-06-05T08:07:00.001-07:00

The first lemonade stand of the Summer. My kids love to have a lemonade stand and they ask me every day. They love the idea of people giving them money. It is fun to teach them the value of money. We had them pay back there expenses and then there tithing. They still had two dollars each not bad for a lemonade stand. There best costumer in the tie (Nick) he was on his way to young men's. I just think they our so cute.

Up Date

2009-05-31T07:54:00.001-07:00

SOFTBALL

It has started again and she loves it. This year they play twice a week which stinks but at least it might get over faster. they our doing really good this year. last year was ruff but they have won all there games but two so far. Maddie plays first base and she is amazing at it. She can catch anything where half of the girls our afraid of the ball. She just got another double out this game. She caught it and ran to first. It is fun to watch her. GOOD LUCK MADDIE

KOLBY GRADUATES FROM PRESCHOOL

I can't believe my baby boy is going to Kindergarten this coming year. He is really excited to go he asks everyday now that school is over. It's going to be hard to have him leave he is my little tender heart. He is usually really easy and loves to be with Nick and I whatever we do, but lately I think he's been a little moody he is just ready to go to school. He just wants to be big, I think they get ready to learn. He is so funny and I'm going to miss him while he is at school.

GOOD LUCK KOLBY

IT"S TIME TO TRI
I finally did it. Me and Nickie did our first TRI it was so much fun. I was so glad that I finished. I have been trying to learn how to swim for a couple of months and lets just say it's not like picking up running or biking. I have had to learn how to calm down and to relax but that is not an easy task for me. It started off fantastic we took to the water first for 300 meters which is far for me, then we biked for 12.6 miles, then off to the 5k. By the time I was to the run I was so sick of this hill they had us loop twice on the bike and once on the run. I finished with my cute family, mom and Amber cheering me on. I can't wait to do another.

The Wedding Weekend

2009-05-31T07:53:00.000-07:00

The family at the Logan Temple
Kate was so happy to helpI just think its is so pretty

The cake made by Jackie's sister Carolee

Jane at the yummy candy table

The tent with the cute tables. It's fun to see the final product after planning forever.

We our so happy because the night is almost over. It was fun to have it in our back yard but a little overwhelming. It's good because Maddie wants an outside wedding. Nick and I will at least know how to do it.

The cute girls in there skirts that we made for them. This is were you walked in to the reception. We had a good time.The Wedding weekend all started the night before up in Logan. We had a BBQ at Jackie's new in laws house. They were amazing they rented bounce houses and the slide for the kids and we had Goodwood for the dinner. It was a fun night. They were married the next morning at the Logan Temple. Then we raced down to our house for the reception. We had a lot of work to do but we had a lot of help. Thanks to everyone who helped. It was a perfect night. The next day we went over to Nelson and Val's house for there Baby blessing. He was just born the week before. It was nice because everyone was there. Then we went to the Texas Roadhouse for lunch it was a fun weekend. I was so happy for Sunday so I could take a nap.

Tiedye

2009-05-15T11:58:00.000-07:00

We went up to Emmalee's and her friend had left over tie dye. So we made some shirts for our family vacation. This is us wrapping the rubber bands on our shirts. This is Nick doing his shirt
Showing off his skills while we finish up
The final product

Grandpa's touch

2009-05-08T09:16:00.001-07:00

I had to post these pictures. When we were in Texas we went for a walk in Grandpa and Grandma's neighborhood. Lets just say Kate started off in the stroller, but she knows how to weasel her way to get with Grandpa. She loves him she always has, she has a thing with men. Hopefully we get that solved before she gets older. She just knows how to work it. She pulled Grandpa to the side and talked him into giving her a ride in the bug, but just her though. When we were gone Kate got a hold of Grandmas phone and figured out if you just push one button it calls Grandpa. He was in a meeting and he figured out it was her and he told them he had to take this call. She has this power to take over. She just talked to him like she was this big person with something so interesting to say. Lets be honest everything is important to a three year old.

Here we are for our walk. Look how big Bridger is in the stroller. He was so lazy. He said if Kate is not going to ride I am, smart kid. Thanks again for the fun time.

The cruise on a whim

2009-04-30T07:51:00.000-07:00

We are so happy to be on a vacation
We our sailing out of Galveston

The stairs our best friend we never took one elevator

Nick told me to pose and of course I will do

Our cute waiters we had at Dinners

Nick showing our tiny little bathroom that we loved. He wouldn't stop making that face.

Our cute little home for a week(yes we were excited)

This is a bay at Jamaica we our on a sky lift in the jungle.

Nick on the bobsled

It was so gorgeous going through the trees and brush

Dang the ride is over. We also climbed the Dunn River Falls it was amazing and so much fun.

This is after the 625 foot climb to the top. I didn't take pictures because well who wants to ruin there camera.

The sunsets were well you can see.

I've always wanted to come here and yes there is banks everywhere

We had the chance to swim with HUGE sting rays. This is nick holding one. I jumped out to snap a picture. There was about twenty or so. They were so neat and a little scary but I did it.

On our snorkeling adventure it was so much fun. You guessed it I'm not hard to please I was so excited to be anywhere.

This is on of the streets ocean on one town on other.

These ships our massive our is on the left.

A lady took a picture at least you can see us.

It was so blue and the water here is the saltest ever.

Look how big Nick guns our(whooowoo)

Our last night

Well lets just say how blessed we were to get to go on a vacation. I was so happy I would have been happy for anywhere at this point in time, but the cards were on are side. We found the best deal half the price and we flew the kids to Texas it was meant to happen. So here is our trip in a nut shell. We love to cruise and hope to go on more in the future.

Saturday of our vacation

2009-04-27T11:20:00.001-07:00

We went for a ride to see the wild flowers They were so blue and growing like crazy
The kids were in heaven
The boys even enjoyed it

It was the perfect place with the windmill I loved it

This is as good as we get

It was fun for us to be with Grandpa and Grandma

Here is a field with orange ones and blue bonnets

I just love these picturesWho wouldn't love these boys

This field was all yellow we couldn't get enough

All Kate wanted was pink ones and you guessed it we found some

The kids trying to help Kolby in the tree

At the creamery

Some of the best Ice Cream I have ever had. We had a fun day thanks for all the fun grandpa and grandma. On Sunday we were able to have a little Ester and then go to church with them. Then they drove us down to the ship. When we pulled up Kolby said "is that your boat it is a hotel". They thought it was so cool so did I.

Our Spontaneous Vacation

2009-04-27T10:55:00.000-07:00

Just like at home giving the kids a ride

Kate who wouldn't love this kid

Kolby love that kid

Bridger always trying to make me laugh

The kids and grandpa

I seriously took like ten picture before she would let me get one she is way to cool for this.

We decided we needed to go some where for our anniversary and the kids had spring break so a week and two days before we decided to bust for Texas to see Nicks parents. And we asked them to watch our kids why we went on a cruise. They are truly amazing for watching our kids. We left here on Friday morning bright and early and flew to Texas. They picked us up and we got to a meet people in there ward in there class at a Easter party at Ben & Pam's. They always know how to throw a big party with plenty of food. It was fun for the kids to have a Easter hunt and they made some friends. Thanks for the fun party we loved it.

What 10 how did that happen!!!

2009-04-27T10:19:00.000-07:00

two crazy kids
Happy Anniversary to my adorable cute hubby. I know it's crazy but on the 6Th it was our tenth anniversary. It is true when life gets going it really gets going. We have had an amazing ten years, yes there has been a little bit of up and downs but for the most part it has been great. I couldn't have picked a more perfect mate. I love having my best friend by my side. We love how far we have come. We have four beautiful children who keep us on our toes. We have our wonderful home that keeps us busy inside and out. We have a wonderful family to keep the down time busy(wait what down time). What's been the best part is I get to spend time with Nick. I know it sounds cheesy but if you know me I want to spend all my time with him. Even if we our running to a job to fix something or running to the endless store of Walmart. I hope the next ten calm down a little bit who em I kidding bring on the teenage years and some gray hairs but a least I get to do it with my best friend. Happy Anniversary sweetheart

I can't be getting older

2009-04-01T07:26:00.001-07:00

Yes it is a scary site. I can't believe how fast time goes. If you know me I'm still just a kid raising little kids. Thanks to my cute family we had a fun time together all day. It is nice to have a birthday on a Saturday so I can spend the whole day with my family. They took me out to the Texas Roadhouse lets just say it's our family favorite place to go. On Friday night Nick took me out on a date. It was so needed he was out of town all week working on a church in no mans land. It was so fun we went to Brick Oven my very favorite place. My parents used to take me there since I was little. Then he drove to the mall and said lets go shopping. This is not what I expected Nick doesn't like to shop. So this time we have no kids and he is willing to shop I find nothing. So he told me we will do it again. I totally will hold him to it, because it is so nice to shop without a Child hiding under the racks or screaming to go to Build a Bear. I hope the next year will be just as fun and some of my goals achieved.(triathlon here I come)

Maddie's First

2009-03-24T18:32:00.000-07:00

On Sunday we were able to go to the temple dedication. It was so neat because we had our Maddie with us. I can't believe how big she is. She loved it, she was so amazed how the whole thing worked. I love her and the little women she is. I'm so happy to be living in an area where you can pretty much drive over any hill and see a temple and another and another. What a wonderful place to live. I love Utah!!

I want to be like Daddy

2009-03-23T10:25:00.000-07:00

My Little NerdsMaddie, Bridger and Kolby
So Nick and I were doing some computer work. We could here the kids giggling. We were wondering now what are they getting into. And this is what we found.

Sweet Baby Capri

2009-03-17T18:47:00.000-07:00

Baby Capri
Amy and I in our spot in the van

Me, Capri & Alli

Nickie & I at the nicest shopping area

Eating at the Cheesecake Factory

I love the beach

Me & my sister at the Los Angeles Temple

I just returned home yesterday from California. My sister Nickie and My best friend Amy went to California to celebrate the birth of Amy sister Alli and Nickie best friends first baby. You can say the four of us were always together. We have been friends since child birth and loved each others company. Yes we did get into fights with the big girls what me and Amy would say. For the most part we all got along pretty well. It was so fun to go down as children we always would talk about taking a trip to California together and here we are all adults finely having the chance to do it. We arrived to the most beautiful baby, she has the cutest black hair. She all ready has this world figured out cry when I need something or just cry so they know I'm here. It amazes me still after having four children of my own how wonderful a gift this is that we get to raise God's children. We had a nice weekend we visited, held the baby, ate, held the baby, ate again, held the baby, went on a little shopping outing to my fav place H&M, held the baby, ate at In & Out Burger, Ate at Cheesecake Factory, held the baby, talked about old memories, made some freezer dinners, held the baby, and made about a hundred cookies and ate a ton of dough, And we could get enough of holding the beautiful baby. When we took Amy to the Airport we stopped at the LA temple it was huge and very beautiful. We parted with Amy on Sunday and it was very sad it is so fun to share this time together. After we made a fast stop to look at the ocean I just had to see it. Then we spent our last night watching movies eating more and yes having some cookies. Thanks Alli for letting us spend time with you and your daughter.

2009-03-17T18:34:00.000-07:00

Kolby throwing the ball
Kate laying down What a drama queen

Kolb &Kate Played Itty Bitty Ball at the Legacy Center. It is so nice having them do something together. Kate is kinda of a show off she has to make sure i watch her. She also is a pill lets just say I have to bribe her with everything to stay in class. Kolby is so good he is a leader and has a lot of fun.

I've got that scouting spirit

2009-03-09T09:25:00.000-07:00

Last year Nick went to Wood Badge camp for a week. They have to pass off all there tickets, to be awarded. Last night they had there award meeting. It was so funny seeing all these big men so excited about scouting and singing the scout songs. It makes me proud to have a stake that is trying to get all the young men's leaders to do this. It totally makes them a better leader and I'm glad to know when my boys get old enough they will have some great examples. I love that they have a dad they can look up to we are so proud of you daddy.

I can't stop sewing

2009-03-03T07:35:00.000-08:00

one of the cutest bows
Kate's dress

Kate's pink dress

Jackie's purse part of her shower gift

My scripture purse it's bigger and I love the button

My first purse and I love the colors

So in December I started to make these adorable ribbon bows for the girls. Lets just say I love them they are so fantastic. Lets just say Kate loves to were them. Then after Christmas Jane and her sister invited me over to make the cutest purse ever. I loved it so much I decided I would make one for Jack and one more for me and well Maddie wanted in on this too. So one more purse to go. So in the middle of this Carol, Jane and I took on the task of making Jackie's wedding quilt. It is so beautiful we all want one for our selves. Then I started to make these cute dresses for Kate. Maddie at first didn't want one and now she does so I'm starting to do hers. I love having projects but my house is feeling neglected. I'm totally fine about it some times you need a creative moment. Next project covering my out side pillows.

Basketball

2009-02-27T07:58:00.000-08:00

Basketball season is over. It's a sad thing it is so fun to watch these kids. Bridger saw that his cousin Bowen's mom made cookies so I had to also. The kids loved them they felt so cool with there big cookies. Bridger had a fun time. This was his first year playing and he loved it. He was sad that it is over. He learned a lot and he really wants to go to a Utah Jazz game. So I guess I better save my pennies so he can go. He has been doing some side jobs to earn money. So Jazz here we come. Good Job Bridger for all your hard work.

I love to see the Temple

2009-02-20T07:44:00.000-08:00

We went to see the Draper Temple. It was so nice we went up with Nick 's sister Carolee And Saul and there cute kids. It was the perfect night it only took us one hour and from what everybody told me it takes three. So don't go on holidays or Saturdays or you will have a three hour wait, but way worth the wait. It was so beautiful the kids were so amazed and glad to see were we go. It was nice to show them this amazing place. I just loved the brides room it was very pretty. The kids could feel the importance of the temple. They were so good, even Kate. Nick and I are so glad we had this opportunity to share with our kids.

Valentine Happenings

2009-02-18T15:06:00.000-08:00

For the last 3 years we have had heart pizza for Valentine's and it our Favorite.
Kate was so proud of her cookies

Kolby put smiley faces on all of his.

I love family time

I love this day. I don't love how commercialized it is but I love to have a day to show even more how much I love my family. We had a fun day hanging out with each other. Making sugar cookies because it's not complete with out them. Hope everyone had fun spending time with the ones you love.

Happy Birthday Daddy

2009-02-17T19:14:00.000-08:00

Grandpa & Grandma and all the Jones Grandkids and yes half our mine.
Yes another Birthday to celebrate yes they all seem to be in January and February. It is nice but also so crazy. I wanted my dad to know that we love him. My kids love to go to grandpa T.J's house. He has a the cool stuff like tractors and dump trucks to ride in. He is a great man and we love you. Have a Happy Birthday

Hottie

2009-02-14T11:57:00.000-08:00

I just want my hot Valentine to know how much I love him, he is my world. He never forgets to kiss me goodbye or hello. He knows when I need him to tell me he loves me. He is my sweetheart and my friend I love you babe.

TO PLAY

2009-02-13T20:34:00.000-08:00

Here is the question would you play in front of people if you looked like this? We might be a little involved. The thing is I must win but I stink at the Wii. Some day I will win this man. I don't understand how the kids can pick something up and be amazing at it. I need that talent to rub of on me.

THE FAB FIVE

2009-02-09T19:39:00.000-08:00

How do you say no to this

Kolby at Build a Bear for his birthday

Kolby at TEXAS ROADHOUSE for his birthday dinner. All he ever wants to do is go to the cowboy place. He wanted to dress for the part. I love that about him.

My sweet little Kolby turned five today. Yes he is going to kindergarten this fall how sad is that. I can't believe I will have three kids in school. I know everyone says "where does the time go" but really were does it go. If anyone knows Kolby you know his baby blues, they just melt my heart. He was a beautiful baby. He had a little bit of a hard time breathing so I didn't get to see him right off when he was born. Everyone kept telling me he had big hands. Even Doctor Johnson said he had big hands. It totally freaked me out I thought he would look weird but they were perfect my little basketball player. It was hard to have him home because sweet little Maddie was so sick and she wanted to hold him so much it broke her little heart. He has always been such a tender heart. The hardest thing for me is he is the biggest daddy's boy I have ever met. He is glad when he gets home so he can get away from me. He is Nick's shadow and it is very cute to watch him act like his dad. He is very active and loves to play with his brother. One of the funnest things was having them on the same flag football team and having dad coach them. I love watching him grow he amazes me everyday. Happy Birthday Kolby

Crazy Game

2009-02-01T20:04:00.000-08:00

Talk about a crazy game I was so involved. Sometimes I just watch for the commercials but this year Nick and were both into the game. What a close call. We really didn't care for who won. We just wanted it to be a good game. There was some bad calls but some of the best runs like who would think in the Super Bowl 100 yard run for a touch down.

Great game Steelers 27-Cardinals 23

Simply Magic

2009-01-26T20:11:00.001-08:00

The Miracle of Life

I'm so amazed at the wonderful things in life. A bulb that can bloom in front of your eyes. That has delicate flowers to see in a short couple of months. I think about each day my children grow and learn so much it truly is Magic.

We are through the two's bring on the three's

2009-01-20T20:45:00.000-08:00

KATE IS THREE TODAY!!!!! I just want my baby to know I love her. She seriously is one of the funnest little person I get to be around. I think how blessed we are to have her in our lives. She was born on my Mother's Birthday. It was a crazy couple of months before we had her. My mother had surgery 2 months before and she got serious blood clots. We almost lost her. She came home from the hospital only a few short days then I had Kate on her Birthday. It was the best thing to have her be there. This was the first birth that I actually got to hang out with her, tell they took her to the nursery thanks to my sister who was the nurse. It was so nice to hold her and feed her, before she went into that deep sleep after they have there bath. She was a good baby. The best eater and she was a good sleepier. She really didn't cry very much but when she turned two she got to be the boss. If you know her you know what I mean. But it has always been hard to get mad at her she is just to cute. Today I took her to Build a Bear and she was in heaven. She is so into stuff like that. Then tonight we went up to my moms to have a party. It is so fun to have there birthday on the same day. My mom is one of those amazing people as well I truly love her and she means the world to are family. So Happy Birthday girls, we love you both!

Bridger Grows a Little Taller

2009-01-07T20:34:00.000-08:00

My little Bridgey is the big SEVEN. I can't believe it, he should still be that little boy that loved to follow me around everywhere. Its hard for me to believe next year he will be getting baptized. Nick and I like to talk about the day we had are kids on there Birthday. We remembered when Bridger on the second day he was born i was changing his diaper on the horrible hospital bed, I just finished and he rolls over. He rolled over from the second day and always did it. He was amazing from the beginning. I just love watching him grow. He truly is a tender spirit and I love him Dearly. He is a great friend and a good helper. He has become this little busy man. He has been on Baseball, swim team, flag football and right now he is in Basketball and well piano too but that comes first in are home. Its a blessing that the things don't collide and he only has eight games of each. He needs to decide on two this year because Kolby wants to play too. I just love my boy and i can't wait to see what he does this year. We love you Bridger!

Merry Christmas

2009-01-06T14:14:00.000-08:00

Christmas was amazing we had a wonderful time. Nick and I really loved it this year the kids are all at perfect ages. They had a good time it was fun and we always do one gift at a time. When everyone gets one we talk about the first Christmas and we remind them how special this day is. Katelyn and MaddieThe Boys are ready to go target shooting

Kate was so happy for a new baby, she has been toting all of Maddie's old ones that have seen better days.

All Kolby wanted was a Garbage Truck. It was such a funny thing but he loves it so much.

Bridger and Maddie wanted DS and so Christmas was great

Kate loves to dress up so she added a few pieces to the collection

Kids waking up Christmas Morning. They all sleep in one room we have been doing this forever it's a little tradition.

On Monday we had my side Christmas party. It was fun we had some great soup and yummy bread sticks. We played a game with some gifts and the kids really loved it. We read some cute Christmas books my Mom and Dad gave to us. The Boys in there P.J's

The girls

The young Boys

The little Girls

The cutest Shepperd's

The cutest angels
We had a sleep over party part of our Christmas Party. We had or annual Nativity with all the kids. They look so cute. Then we opened our gifts from grandma and Grandpa. We all got the cutest P.J's and we love them. We watched Christmas movies and played games it was a lot of fun.

The Chistmas Festivities

2008-12-30T10:59:00.000-08:00

Kate is so in love with Santa it makes us laugh

Kolby is scared of Santa so Jane held him

Bridger ans Santa
Maddie and Santa

All the grandkids that came

On Saturday it started with Nick going to Payson to finally take his test for his hunter safety. Yes he was there with a bunch of twelve year old's and two others his age. He passed with flying colors and now it's my turn. That morning was also our ward Christmas breakfast. It was weird being there with out nick but lets say I never saw my kids the whole time, they have a lot of friends in our ward. Then it was to the store to get food for my diner. The Cluffs had a progressive diner and I was in charge of main dish lets say I cooked a ton and thought maybe there will be left overs but to no avail it was gone. And people wishing for more, next time 3 large bags of chicken from Costco. We started at Spencer's house in Springville and made are way back. Every ones house was so cute for Christmas it was fun to see every ones tree. The girls are truly amazing cooks the food was Delicious. the kids loved seeing all the kids homes and playing at every ones. We ended at Grandmas house and had desert. We had the privilege to have Santa stop by and give the kids a Christmas gift. And then we did our gift exchange with everyone the kids love giving gifts to the cousins they got. It was a great day thanks everyone.

The Christmas Festivities

2008-12-30T10:17:00.000-08:00

( Kolby is in the middle bown shirt singing up on the house top)

The night started off with Kolby's preschool program. He is so cute I love to watch them sing. He sometimes thought he was to cool to sing. but then they sing a song he loves and he bursts into song. I love that little boy. Jackie, Me and My Sweetheart
Thanks Pam and Ben

Chris and Jane

Saul and Carolee

Emmalee and Eric

Nelson and Valerie

Jackie and her boyfriend Keith

Trina and Spencer

Well it all started on Friday. Pam and Ben invited all the kids to a Play up in Salt lake at the Dessert Star. It was so much fun we started the night off at one of my favorite places Zupas. Then went to the Miracle on 49Th street. It is a spin off the original and it was so funny I really enjoyed it and so did Nick thanks for the fun night. And mom thanks for tending.

Tis' the Season

2008-12-15T08:16:00.000-08:00

We started our Christmas count down. We have the kids fill out four strips of paper we have them write there name on one then three things they love to do or read or eat about Christmas. Then we rip one off and do what it says. The best is when it lands on them we all say things that we love about them and do one service project for them. The kids really love this and they never let us miss a night.

We never miss a year to enjoy the temple Square lights. My kids love going up and just walking around. Every year I think it was prettier then last year. It;s always on the top of our list.

Yes this is the train we road it is so cute. And it can pulls about fifteen big people. This man has made tracks that go along his amazing yard and kids yards. It takes you all around and stops at the North Pole. You get to sing with Santa and sit on his lap. Then you hop back on and go around and see these beautiful pictures of Jesus life and an amazing nativity. He does it for free and at the end he has were you can donate to primary children's and write in books for the missionary's. What an amazing family to do this great thing for others.

We always make a Gingerbread House and that is always a favorite thing to do. The kids love because there is always a tone of candy left.

On Saturday we had fun spending time with each other. We always go Christmas shopping together and then we split up into boys and girls. The girls buy for the boys and boys buy for the girls. We have a lot of fun walking down the mall trying to hide what store we have been to. The kids help but the presents with there allowances. It truly is fun its our way of teaching our kids to give to each other.

Our Christmas Home

2008-12-15T07:45:00.000-08:00

First things first here is our house in all it's Christmas glory. Here is a picture of my most valuable Christmas decoration. Nick gave me a piece every Christmas. I love it dearly that's why it's high on a shelf.I love Santa's so they have there own special spot my kids love these.
I finally finished these stockings I made these in time last year but they never got hung up. So you can tell I'm happy to have them up.

Here is our Christmas tree and we love it.

2008-12-09T19:48:00.001-08:00

Learing new talents

2008-12-07T18:10:00.000-08:00

Maddie and Bridger just had there piano recital on Thursday. I'm so proud of them they did an awesome job. Maddie has been taking piano for a few years. Bridger just started this August. They both do so good at practicing and enjoying when they pass off a song. Good job kids!!

Thanksgiving in Missori

2008-12-04T07:47:00.000-08:00

This year we were invited to Nick's brother Tyler's house in Missouri. We weren't sure if we were going to go because the drive is 24 strait hours there. And that would make any person go crazy but we found the best plan tickets only two weeks before it was a miracle. We left the Tuesday before thanksgiving. It was a fun flight with 20 Cluff's on board. On Wednesday the boys helped Tyler put siding on his house and we started the cooking for fifty people. It was so fun for the kids they played all day the loved being there playing out side it was a blast. On thanksgiving we had a nice dinner it was Delicious. After we went out and played on there 2 acres. They have a little motorcycle we all road so much fun. Then Nick and Brady found Colton's go cart and got it fixed and running it only took a minute. Colton was so funny he said he has been trying to fix it for years. And once his two uncles get on it, it only takes a couple of minutes. He was so excited to have them there. We had a tone of fun. Then on black Friday we went to the zoo it was free and the best zoo ever. We have never had so much fun it was really nice for me because I have a cold and couldn't smell any thing. I think that's why I loved it so much. Then that night we went to Tyler's youngest child Baptism. Sadie was so cute it was so nice to be there for her. She was so cute in her white dress and to watch all the cousins sing. On Saturday we all went up to Navauoo. Ty and Floris said they would watch all the kids if we wanted to do session. It was amazing to be there I loved the spirit around the temple. We asked for a little tour we saw the sealing rooms and the baptismal fount it was amazing of the work they did. Then we went to see Carthage Jail it was a great experience for us as a family to see this place. How Joseph and Hyrum were here for so long and to see were the bullets came through the door. It was so very touching. The spirit was amazing. We also went to see there graves and to see some more of the church history sites. The kids were so good they loved to be there. For all of us it was a good experience. Then on Sunday we all went to church and lets just say we were their ward it is so fun to got to church out side of Utah. At night we always had fun visiting with each other and playing games to all hours. On Monday we went to the Arch (the gateway to the West) it was huge and neat to see how they did it. We rode up to the top talk about a scary experience. My kids loved it up there they didn't want to come down. Then we went to the Hard Rock Cafe it was a blast. Then after we met up with the rest and went to the science museum it was nice because it was free and my kids love that kind of stuff. Then we came home and packed it was hard to see how fast the week had gone we had a real good time. We were so grateful to Ty's family for all they did for us thanks again. We flew home on Tuesday morning it was great to come home but we have never been so tired in our lives lets just say we all took a huge nap.

Family Night

2008-11-17T12:38:00.000-08:00

One night Nick said lets go for a nature walk so we packed up and headed to the mountains. How lucky we our to be so close to the most beautiful mountains. We decided to go up the Provo canyon and it was so gorgeous. We had so much fun I love just hanging out with the kids in the great outdoors. Having no distractions from this crazy world. Here our a couple of cute pics.

Disney on Ice

2008-11-13T07:41:00.000-08:00

Bell and the Beast
All the princess

My cute girls

Jami and I

So last night my girls and I went to Disney on Ice. We went with one of my best friends Jami and here little girl Jadi. We had a girls night out we started the night with some dinner at Zuppos one of my favorite places to eat. Then we headed up to the show. It was so much fun the girls were way to excited for it to start. It started with a bang it had little piece of each show all in one. Kate was in heaven she watched waved and laughed. I have never seen her sit still in anything and if you know Kate you know what I mean. Maddie is still so cute with the whole thing and well I guess I'm to. It was like being right in the middle of a fairy tale. One of the funniest thing happened when they did a little part on Lion King lets say there costumes were really tights and fitted. And Kate taps me on the shoulder and says mom look he has a bum hurry take a picture. I was dying because I was noticing and since there costumes were pale orange it didn't look so good. It was a fun night.

Souper Saturday

2008-11-10T08:51:00.000-08:00

So Saturday is done and I couldn't be more Happier to see it be done. I was thinking how fun it is for the people who sign up and come and get to do cute things for really cheap. I have been on the committee for a couple of years now and it's fun but so crazy. Nick had to of course use his wood skills for projects. And I'm so happy that I have talented husband that is willing to help me in all of the projects that come our way. My mom was so sweet she came and helped me for pretty much the whole day. She did the projects that I signed up for and help me manege the projects I was in charge of. I couldn't of done it with out her. The whole week before I have had Laryngitis and I still was way sick on Saturday so thanks mom for helping me out. Lets just say I don't want to do another homemade project again, well a least for a while.

Happy Halloween

2008-10-31T11:15:00.000-07:00

Yes I was an 80's gal, Nick was Harry potter and my poor Maddie was sick
Kate was trying to get all the candy

The cutest cowboy ever

Maddie at the parade so cute!!

The strongest little man

Maddie and I

The cutest kids

I love this day It's so fun to watch how excited the kids our about Halloween. I love to go to the school and see all the cute kids in the parade. The kids this year are adorable . Maddie is a Indian again from two years ago, Bridger is Dash Incredible, Kolby is a cowboy again, and my Katie bear is Minnie Mouse. I love when we can use a costume over again. This year was really fun and the kids were really excited. I love it at this age they love the whole idea. Get all the candy fast. We had are little party at my house again and it's so nice to have everyone come over on both sides of the family. One sad thing happened our little Maddie got the flu in the middle of everything so that was sad. Then the next morning I had found that Kate got it too. So here the sick season starts for us.

One of the Best

2008-10-27T11:15:00.000-07:00

I just finished one of the best books I have ever read. I wasn't sure that it even sounded good but I just picked it up any ways. Lets just say I never could put it down. I loved how she wrote this book. It was so addictive i usually read books like Harry Potter and Twilight craziness. So if you wont a good read I would read this.

Flag Football is Over

2008-10-26T19:01:00.000-07:00

Kolby passing it to Bridger GO ORANGE FIREBALLS!!!

Kolby running the ballThe cutest coach and my to cute little men

The season is over. It's a sad day the boys had a lot of fun playing flag football this year. It was so nice to have the boys on the same team and to have Nick be the coach. Nick was so good with the kids I love that he tries to spend time with us when his work is so crazy. The boys were so cute to watch but know it's time to take a break from sports finally. It's been a crazy year with softball,baseball, swim team, soccer and finally flag football. I so hope they don't wont to play basketball.

Cluff Family

Elizabeth Ann had a Big Birthday!!!

Kate is Five

Maddie is getting BIG*

I'll love you for another Eleven years

She has A talent

Easter and Confrence

Blessing Miss Elizabeth

Hanging out

Another day older

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one month old

Basketball

3 weeks old

Elizabeth Ann Cluff

2 more days tell our BaBy Banbeano**

Random Things

I love Sunday Nap's

37 weeks 6 days

Kolby's is "6"

Bridgers Baptism

20 more days and still nesting

Kate is Four

IT's great to Finally be EIGHT

who doesn't love how 3D glasses look

We love to sled

Christmas Preview

Kate IS A STAR

ChRistMAs iN SaLT laKe

BRUshing And BRushing

sLeEpY SLeeP

Cluff Girls Weekend

Family Pics

HALLOWEEN HALLOWEEN

Piano Time

PUmpKin LanD

OuR CuTe LiTtLe BunDLe oF JoY

Painting Project Finally Done

It's a Fall Tradition

Scarecrow Day

FaLl In LoVe WiTH CaMpiNg

FALL LOVE

Kate's first day Preschool

Soccer Mom

A hunting we will go

Back to school

I love the Beach

I love Disneyland

Maddie turns 10

SHE makes me Laugh

The Big 28

Saturday Fun

Happy Fourth

Cluff Reunion

Two Cute Kids

When We Can Come

Our Little Mini Vacation

When Daddy's Gone

One Summer Day with NO Rain

Little Red Ridding Hood

Who Want's Lemonade

Up Date

The Wedding Weekend

Tiedye

Grandpa's touch

The cruise on a whim

Saturday of our vacation

Our Spontaneous Vacation

What 10 how did that happen!!!

I can't be getting older

Maddie's First

I want to be like Daddy

Sweet Baby Capri

I've got that scouting spirit

I can't stop sewing

Basketball

I love to see the Temple

Valentine Happenings

Happy Birthday Daddy

Hottie

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