Camping Trip 2009

A group of us friends decided to go camping in April. Talk about COLD!!! I remember we discussed how everyone slept the first night. We were all miserable. The cold kept everyone awake that night. The next night was a lot better. The boys kept the fire going all night long which helped. The kids had fun running around and having a good time. The dads went shooting and the women were left at the campground to care for all of the children. Sounds about right, right? Ha! It was a good two days.

Zyannah with a dirty face and dirty clothes. She's not really sure about this camping stuff...

Nathan

Jane and Zy

Krissa and Baby Julian

Handsome husband cooking a meal

My little ones napping

Julian wide awake

The girls playing with the pots and pans

Zy and Katie playing

Nathan threw some chickens in some foil and then set them in the ground for about two-three hours to cook. When that bird came out, it was unbelievable how good it tasted!!!!!! Good job Nathan.

Daddy and Jennah sitting by the camp fire eating marshmallows.

Zyannah not wanting to go to sleep. She's so tired and cranky.

Jennah passed out in the tent. She got a good night's rest.

Katie

Nathan and Nathan Jr. and Julian

Our kids doing what they do best. Playing in the sand

We finally made it home! Yeah!!!!! Look at how dirty our faces are! We are ready for a shower and a nap!

Vegas 2009

Congratulations Rendall and Vanessa Helfrey!

We went to Vegas for Rendall and Vanessa's wedding. It was a lot of fun. Jeremy and I ended up being the witnesses for them. AWESOME. After the wedding we did some sight seeing and enjoyed the town. The best was the $7.00 meal we had. Steak, veggies, potatoes. Wonderful! The $15.00 buffet at the Flamingo was stinking awesome too. Everything you could think of was in a trough ready for us to eat!

The Church

Mr. and Mrs. Helfrey

Mr. and Mrs. Lee

The Guys: Rob, Tanner, Rendall, Jeremy

The Girls: Hannah, Vanessa, Wendy

Hannah, Rendall, Wendy

Hannah, Rendall, Vanessa, Wendy

The Bride and Groom

Jeremy and I

Me and Vanessa enjoying the life in Cesar's

Jeremy and I posing in front of the fountain at the Mirage

Valentine's Day 2009

Jeremy took me hiking on Valentine's Day. I am not a big hiker but I know he likes it so I went along. I like the exercise so I was happy to go. We climbed the Superstition Mountain. The trail was easy at first, and then it started to get really scary! We climbed steep rocks and went on narrow trails. I am not good with heights, so I don't even know what possessed me to do the hike! We got pretty high and Jeremy wanted to keep going to the top but I told him I was stopping. I would wait for him to come back down from the top. He said he wouldn't leave me and we stayed where we were for a while enjoying the scenery, and me wondering how I would get down. When it was time to leave, I told Jeremy to tell the kids hello for me and that their mother loves them and begged him to leave me at the top. He said no he wouldn't and that I had to come down. All the hikers passing by didn't help by telling me that that was the worst spot to get down from. I scooted on my bottom all the way to the part I could walk. TORTURE!!!!!! We got back to flat land and I was so ecstatic!!!!! I did it! I was so happy. What a Valentine's Day!

I love these pictures I took of Superstition Mountain.

Zyannah Turns One-December 14, 2008!!!

Happy Birthday Zyannah!!!!! You are one years old today!!! You have gone from a tiny baby to a little toddler who can feed herself, walk, say a few words, and do many amazing things on your own! We are so blessed to have you! We love you, Happy Birthday! Love, Mom, Dad, and Jennah.

After cake, the kids got to go play at the park for a little while. Everyone had fun.

Zyannah loved opening her presents!

So happy!

Goodbye Bottles, Hello Sippy Cup!

Some babies aren't cut out for life on the road! Zy was tuckered out after her party!

Visiting Grandma at Work

Jennah and Zyannah got to visit Grandma's work. They played with the toys and got to see what the Preschool kids get to do everyday. Grandma had a great time visiting with them. Zyannah is starting to walk, she was walking and falling the entire time. Very cute!!!!

Summer Fun

Jennah loves it when we go to San Tan Mall to play in the water. She loves splashing around. We have so much fun!!!!