Trek 2010

This very LoNg post is especially for my trek family. I really wanted to take my big camera but I didn't think it would be too appropriate to have a camera around my neck and push a cart at the same time. So I found my 12 year old camera that fit in my apron pocket and took that one with me. So keep in mind the quality of these pictures as you look at them. They are really not so good. But I thought that it was better to have the memories than not. So here we go.....

I got asked to go on the trek a few months ago and I was seriously so excited. Luke was going to come also but then we found out the dates of the trek were the same time that he had to head back to Pennsylvania for the "rainbow gathering." He will be gone for 5 weeks. Anyway, I was sad that he wasn't going with me but I was still excited to go on the trek and for the experience that I knew I was going to have. I was a little nervous to be gone and not even have a phone to check on my kids, even one time. But to tell you the truth I knew that they were in good hands with my sister Amanda and sis-in -law Shana. I knew they were loved and very well taken care of. My kids love them and so I didn't worry at all. Anyway, back to the trek...

This is Ma and Pa Tenney.

I was so excited to be in their family.

They were so great.

We seriously had the very best family!

I learned so much from them.
They were just great examples and so fun to be around.

Plus aren't they so cute???This is our AWESOME family!

A few of my favorite people that weren't in my family!

Justin and Alisha

Me and Angie

Brian, Me and Daniel

Ashley and Brian

Me and Daniel

It was so cool to be able to walk around camp and go see my

brother Daniel and my favorite cousin ever, Brian.

It was seriously fun!

I loved it that they were there with me.

Words can't even express the tender feelings that I have for the this trek. Most of my thoughts and feelings are to personal to share but I can tell you that I loved my family. This is up there as one of the hardest things I have ever done. I know that so much time, thought and inspiration goes into the placing of each person in every family and I can tell you that I was right where I was suppose to be. It was so fun and amazing to see the different personalities and qualities that each one of my family members had. I grew to love each one of them. It is amazing to see how when times got tough we grew even closer as a family. I know that Heavenly Father loves each one of us and he answers prayers. He carried me when I was absolutely exhausted! I will forever cherish the friendships and relationships that I now have with my trek family. I loved every member of my family and grew especially close to a couple of them (you know who you are). I loved all of our long talks and the time that we got to spend with each other. We laughed alot. I know that I was sent to this family just for you guys. I love you! We had the best family and I am so thankful I was apart of it. The trek is a life changing experience and I will forever remember how I feel and will forever be thankful for the family I was in. You guys are the best! My testimony has grown and has left me a better person.

Haircuts and little piggies

Kooper was due for a haircut. I had made an appointment for him to get a trim. The day of his appointment he decided to get a head start on his haircut. He buzzed right down the side of his head. I actually was laughing because he was shocked at what he had just done. I also wasn't too upset because he was in need of a change. Before he had even took charge with the clippers I knew I was going to cut it because a few days before I was at the park with the kids when a lady there said, "your two little girls are adorable!" Really? He totally looks like a boy...and dresses like a boy! This isn't the first time that he has been called a cute little girl. So this is my sweet little BOY before his haircut.

And this is my handsome big looking BOY after his haircut.

(I don't like that he looks older)

I love that I can see his big blue eyes better now.

His hair is no longer in his eyes:) Both pictures he is in the car watching a movie. He thinks his sunglasses are on the right way. I have tried to tell him to flip them around but I think he looks cute so I quit telling him they were on upside down.

Then this is Kali Jett with here first little piggies. I knew her hair was long enough for them because Kenzi is always trying to put it in a pony tail but I LOVE her curly hair so I leave it down alot. I finally decided to "really" do her hair in little piggies. I think she looks so stinkin' cute and so does she. She walks around saying, "pretty." Kyron walked in the door from school and took one look at her and said, "Mom, take her hair out now, I hate it!" I said, "why?" Then he goes on to tell me how she looks big with her hair done like that and he wants her to stay little forever. I thought that was so cute. We all want her to stay our baby forever, but she is almost 2! So for now I leave her hair down as much as possible with her little curls in the back, so we can prolong her being out little baby.

10

Kason woke up and said, "yes I am finally in double digits!"

He wanted to have a family bbq and open presents on his birthday. Then for his friends we took a few of them to the movie (Alice and Wonderland) and had a slumber party. He had a total blast but I hope next year I can pay him to NOT have a party.

He was pretty sure he'd get a 22 for his birthday because Kyron did when he turned 10 but he was extra shocked that he got a case to hold it.

Kason is probably the sweetest kid I know. He is so lovable and loves to gives hugs. I could go on and on about how great I think he is but I will just list 10 simple things about him.

1. Kason loves to dance and loves music.
2. He loves to make people laugh.
3. Loves HOT food. The hotter the better.
4. All HEART!
5. Sensitive...biggest crocodile tears ever.
6. Athletic. He will play any sport. Competitive.
7. Loves to wear his cowboy boots.
8. Loyal.
9. Loooong eyelashes.
10. Friendly.

Happy 10th birthday Kason! We love you to pieces!

Chocolate

These two are just crazy little funny kiddos.

She just laughs at whatever he does...good or bad!

The first thing she says when she wakes up is, "where's Pooper?"

and the last thing before she says before she goes to bed is, "where's Pooper."

She is always looking out for him.

She is a little copy cat.

She will play whatever he is.

She laughs at his every move.

She thinks he walks on water.....but

the first thing Kooper says when he wakes up in the morning is

"where's Kals?"

He is constantly taking care of her.

He makes sure she always has a snack.

He will get her a capri sun whenever she asks him.

He makes sure that she is happy.

He hugs her constantly.

He always asks her,"Kals do you love me?"

It is so sweet!

I am so glad these two have each other.

What would they do without one another.

They truly are the best of friends.

(We were making cupcakes for Kason's class....pictures from his birthday still to come)

A very long post

For Spring break this year we were all excited to just get out of town and be together as a family. The kids really wanted to go to the zoo. It has been years since we've been so that's what we did. The weather was perfect and the kids were happy! Kali wanted in every cage and wanted to hold every animal.

We rented a double stroller and it was a good thing. Walking that much gets ya tired after awhile. I think everyone took a turn except Kyron.

Kyron was more excited than ANYONE! He was our tour guide. He had his map and we didn't miss a single animal or bug for that matter. We just followed him around. He has always been very into animals, any kind. He was the only one who wasn't ready to go. He would have gone all day. There were a few animals that were in hiding and that just wasn't a good thing for Kyron. He wanted to go back to those ones and see if they were out yet.

Kooper couldn't believe we were really at a zoo. We'd been talking about going for a long time and he couldn't believe they were real animals. He loved it!

The day before we headed to Phx. my brother Tim and his wife Tori had their sweet baby girl.

It was perfect timing for us, since we were already coming down. This is Mylin. She is the cutest little thing. She has tons of dark hair, beautiful skin, a perfect little face and big dimple. She is perfect. We can't wait to see her again. They just moved to California so we are a little sad:(

Also while we were there....My brother Nate had us meet him at one of his job sights and took us all up in one of the buckets. He works for SRP. The boys were so excited to go. It was really high and a little scary. He just gave us a taste of what he does. He goes 3 times as high as he let us. We were up like 90 feet.

Nate and Kali really like each other. She loves to give him big lip kisses on his mouth and rub his head. We had such a great time. He showed the boys how to do a few things on his work truck and Kason said, "I could totally go work with Uncle Nate now, cuz I know exactly what to do." I have some more pictures of being at Nate's house while we were down for spring break. They will have to be for my next post becasuse this one in on the verge of a book.

I FINALLY got myself a new computer!
I am in Heaven.

I have been busy finishing my family book from 2009.

I'm caught up on 2010.

Feels good.

We had a great weekend.

Cleaned the garage.

We have a big D.I. pile.

Went to the park.

The weather was beautiful.

The boys went horn hunting.

Came up empty handed.

Trying to design our backyard.

Time to landscape.

Very excited about that.

Kenzi had her first softball practice.

Was so nervous.

She loved it.

Kyron starts practice today. Mon-Friday. (yuk)

Kason hasn't been called by his coach yet.

Kason is still doing track though.

Fixing to be busy with lots of games every week.

Luke is out of town again.

I will be glad when this case is over.

He has been super busy.

Kooper discovered his privates.

Our convo went like this,

Him: I think there is something wrong with my pee pee,

Can you take me to take me to the Dr.?

Me: Oh really, well what happened?

Him: I found two balls right here.

Me: Well they are suppose to be there.

Him: Why would there be balls in my pee pee?

Me: There just is. Stop pulling on them so hard.

Him: I am trying to get them out. There are two of them.

Me: Rolling on the ground laughing my head off.

Him: What is wrong with me? Why does it look like this?

Me: Just laughing so hard I couldn't talk.

It has been interesting every time one of my boys has discovered themselves. But it is always funny. Oh little boys!

Kali is as busy as ever.

Every time she hears the door open she yells, "Daddy!"

She always has someone shoes on.

She loves to try and put lids on everything.

She loves to be outside whether it is hot or cold.

Jabbers all day!

She is at the best age ever.

I love my family more everyday.

I love being a Mom!

I get a little sad when they do things that prove they are getting older

Like.....

Kason going on out of town track trips all by himself.

Kyron figuring out that the Easter bunny and everything else is isn't real.

(I almost cried on that one)

Kenzi asking where babies REALLY come from?

Kooper saying he NEEDS to go to school.

Kali going down the biggest slides at the park all by herself.