Do I have to?
A creek named after me.Rain and more rain!!! At least it keeps the dust down.
This is what you do on the side of the road while waiting for the tow truck to come. Eat watermelon, have a watermelon toss and rock throwing contest.
Jeep, no power!! We all waited for two hours. Good thing to have towing insurance.

Mom is dinner ready? No Kallee, remember you are the camp cook!!
How many rain clouds dad 1 or 2?
don't ask me to chop any more wood.
Dinner

NOw this is good food!!

Northslopegang Final pictures...

Blake enjoyed his time reading books around the campfire. Duncan helped by chopping wood. Santa please bring a new chain saw for Fred. Little K and her friend Mr. M. He was a lot of fun and brought his own 4-wheeler.

WELL!!!

Having a new puppy is like potty training a two year old again!! That is the down side of this puppy adventure. Fred is so whooped(sp) that you really can't say anything and Limi is so attached to him. Fred is like a 5 year old. He runs around the yard and the dog is chasing him. He stops and they play and play. However tonight Puppy is stinky and so she got her first bath. Fred says she still stinks so I guess we'll bathe her tomorrow. Need to get rid of two cats and their droppings because if Limi is loose she goes for the gold...yuck!! sorry if that was so disgusting but it's true. Oh well that is some of the happenings of the first week with Limi.

One Word done my way!!

I was told I could only type ONE Word to each question! Not as easy as you might think. It's really hard to only use one word answers.

1. Where is your cell phone? bedroom
2. Where is your significant other? Garden
3. Your hair color? Hidden
4. Your mother? Stalwart
5. Your father? Giving
6. Your favorite thing? Family
7. Your dream last night? Teenagers
8. Your dream/goal? Contentment
9. The room you're in? Computer
10. Your hobby? handiwork
11. Your fear? Heights
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Home
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. What you're not? Millionaire
15. One of your wish list items? Eternity
16. Where you grew up? Utah
17. The last thing you did? Napped
18. What are you wearing? Green
19. Your TV? ON
20. Your pet? Limi
21. Your computer? Slow
22. Your mood? Happy
23. Missing someone? Yes
24. Your car? Runs
25. Something you're not wearing? socks
26. Favorite store? Craft
27. Your summer? Short
28. Love someone? Forever
29. Your favorite color? Pink
30. When is the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? Camping
32. Who you want to Tag? Nobody -- just have fun reading.

Miss Limerick C

Introducing the newest member of the family. This is Miss Limerick C or Limi. She is named after a city in Ireland that Fred served in while on a LDS mission. She is very smart and a little sweetheart. We are getting used to her and puppy training. As you can tell she is bonded to Fred. She is adorable and loves her doggy bed. She has lungs too!! If you have great tips on puppy training we would welcome the input. Thank you Paul and Kerry for your generosity.

Northslopegang Part Two

Dusty tired feet
outdoor refrigeration

The area that we go camping is breathtaking and the streams are very functional as you can see.
Tarp City II and protection from the rain and hail storm. Josh it would help to put the top on the jeep next time.

Photography practice 101

I was experimenting with the camera and found that flowers are fun to take pictures of. I hope that I don't bore you too much with the photos. The northslope was very green and beautiful this year and many types of wildflowers were in bloom. Enjoy and remember to stop once in awhile and enjoy all the beautiful surroundings we are blessed to have around us.

Camping with the Northslopegang part 1

Dad we want to go camping. How long has it been since we went to the northslope? Too long says the mother. The 4-wheeler is broken, should we rent one? No, says the Dad it costs too much. Dad tells us that his co-worker has offered to let us use theirs. Nice co-worker. The northslope gang packs up the 4-wheelers, camping gear and heads out on Thursday to enjoy a weekend together. Our favorite spot is available and we begin to set up camp. No trailer this time. Grab the tents. Dad, please take the porta potty. Dad consents and the women have some luxury in the mountains. Dad it looks like it might rain. Gather the tarps family, we need some protection from the weather. Dad I think we need protection from Duncan. He is flashing his stomach. Blake, pose for posterity. Mom put the camera away. But Blake the light is perfect for pictures. Mom we are sick and tired of you always telling us that the lighting is perfect for a picture. Mom gets her way and click goes the camera button.

Goofus

This is a real likeness of Kallee lately. Guess marriage can change a person!! Leave a comment if you want to. PS I've posted alot of pics so don't get lost browsing the blog.

My kids are doing what?

Don't bug me this is the best part of the book. Little K and the rest of the world are all engrossed in reading a book in the Twilight Series. Mama C hasn't even started them. Maybe when the kids are done I'll get a turn. Yeah this book isn't just for chicks. I read them too!! No chores, no nothing cause I'm reading till I'm done!! So close that door and quit taking my picture, I've got a book to finish!!

Saturday at Clint and Nat's Place

Are we done yet?
Men, boys and bees!!!
The yard is spruced up and ready for inspection!!

Fun at Natalies House

Fred on the lookout for buried treasure.
Blake to the rescue doing what he does best......edging.
Moving the boxes and bags downstairs.
Go away we don't want any!!!
Fashion show.

Moving Day for Nat and Clint

We were able to get Nat and Clint moved. They are in a cute home with a yard and even a garden!! We had some fun moments that I hope Nat will share on her blog. (don't forget the China hat moment)

Ism's

In our family Kallee is famous for saying the craziest words or sentences. For instance she calls chipmunks; chipchunks and whipped topping; whipping top. She likes to talk about the Ten a possible dudes and asked Natalie to turn off her light night. Last night it was my turn to say an "ism." Little K and I were visiting with our neighbors and having a great girls chat. It was getting a little late and we had had our junk food fix. When you want Junk Food ( FYI-I actually typed fook-)you go to Jackie's house where her cupboards are always loaded with non diet food. The Southworths claim that our house only has healthy food like apples, fruit and veggies. That's not actually true. Anyway back to the story. We were talking about Sentsy (sp)candles and how Jackie's sister-in-law who is a director manages to do so well. My friend Becky has a hair salon and has signed up to sell the candles. I mentioned to her that I would be happy to come and help her set up her saloon. A minute later my friend said, "Did you just offer to set up her saloon? " "Yes," I said, still not knowing that I had said saloon instead of salon. When we had figured it all out we laughed and laughed. Kallee you are not alone. I've got the Momism's too!!
PS I only post the following info for my own good. It's like weighing in at Weight Watchers for me. I lost 6 lbs, exercised more and ate more healthy snacks.

Jumpy

Today while riding my bike a flock of geese flew over me and as they did they proceeded to honk. I was so into my rhythm that the noise shocked me and I nearly wrecked the bike. How silly I thought. Why am I so jumpy? Whenever I hear a noise I jump! Actually I am losing some of my hearing so if you sneak up on me you will get an even better reaction, or if I suddenly turn around and someone is there I have a panic attack. (Fred is famous for doing all of above, he likes to torment me!) So beware of honking geese, they just might surprise you.

Oh my achin' feet

I would provide you with a picture of my feet as they look right now but it would be disqusting. Currently they are a purple-pink color with large red blisters in places that hurt. There is a fair amount of swelling at the ankles and my toe nails are not painted. Oh wait, I never paint my toe nails so who cares. What was I thinking? I went back to work today and decided not to wear socks (nylons) with my shoes. It was too hot was my rationale. And.......yes they are fairly new shoes that look great with my black capris. However after experiencing this discomfort I will not make that mistake again.

Today.....I think I mentioned that I'm back to work and that means that my summer vacation has ended. I am in a new space and I'm trying to get it reorganized. I moved from a portable into the school building and share an older classroom with three other reading teachers. I no longer have a real desk or a storage unit. I spent the day dejunking and putting teaching supplies on the shelves and make the area organized and functional.

Help me out blog world and send words of encouragement to stay the course and be healthy. I've been on a bike ride, eaten heathly so far and have drank lots of water. I'll try and report to you of my success along the way. Yes, Natalie I am using the blog to journal my weight loss efforts. My goal this week (from Diet Divas) eat more fruits and veggies! Happy DAY!

Just for fun

I liked this idea on Natalie's blog so I wanted to add it to mine.

I think....Clint will be a millionaire one day.
I know....that I am a daughter of God.
I want....to please everyone.
I have....an unique eye.
I wish....that I didn't worry so much.
I hate....road rage!!!!
I miss....camping in the Uintas with my family and the good ole days in Lindon.
I fear.....small trails in high places.
I smell...the fragrance of peach and love perfume.
I crave...some homemade bread.
I search..the blog world for great ideas.
I wonder. if I would have been a strong pioneer woman.
I regret...yelling at my children.
I Love.....that my mother taught me to use a napkin and how to sew. I love that my grandmother taught me how to make pies.
I care......how my house looks when company comes over.
I always..try to control too many things and it gets me in trouble.
I am not..very patient.
I believe..that in spite of my parenting my children will turn out okay.
I dance...well I used to dance (disco) and any attempt at it now only results in laughter and ridicule from my children.
I sing.....the songs of Zion each week in Primary.
I don't always..practice what I preach.
I write....well I think I have nice handwriting, does that count?
I lose.....when playing games with Fred
I win..... brownie points when I cook something delicious.
I never...can catch up with the bike riders on the road.
I Listen..well I should listen more often and talk less.
I can usually be found...on the computer, watching a movie, cleaning house etc.
I am scared...of creepy crawley things and I don't like being alone in the mountains.
I need....to quit grazing like a cow at night in the kitchen.
I am happy about..being married to the right person at the right time in the right place and that we have been blessed to have children.

Are you kidding?

OKay so I have avoided posting a picture or saying anything about this dumb death machine. You read it right. I am totally disgusted with the whole Bullet bike thing. However, due to yesterday's death of brain I finally relented and took a picture of Josh and the death machine so that I might have something of interest to blog about. I am recording these entries for posterity someday. and I think that it's okay to share my true feelings on this subject. Now some of you may be reading this and disagree. That is totally your business. By the way if you are reading this blog thanks I am beginning to think that nobody leaves a comment anymore.

Back to the death machine. I did have bad words in my head about it and didn't say them outloud. I wanted to blow it up with some fireworks. I was secretly glad when it got a boo-boo on the side. I drop hints that he should sell it soon. I ask him to please have fear and not drive so fast because I don't want a call about him being dead somewhere. He assures me he doesn't want to be dead somewhere. I don't care if it gets great gas mileage. What are you going to drive in the winter? The Jeep? hmmm....we'll see. You don't get the Jeep remember? I ask him why did you do that? No satisfying answer from him. I don't think I'll even get an answer to satisfy the MOM. The only way I'll be satisfied with it is when it is gone and he is gone...not to heaven but where he should be. And that is a whole other story. All I can say is that he is still wavering on the M thing. (as of yesterday)

In spite of the dumb death machine I love my son. I love all my kids and their spouses. So I will be patient and try not to let my motor mouth get the best of me. I will try and control the words (glad it's not voices) in my head. Have a Super Saturday and watch out for any death machine on the road.