HARRIS ANGELS

update

2011-02-16T10:13:00.000-08:00

Well, Just had my surgery and i am doing OK. Recovery is going as planned. I did find out that the hysterectomy was a waste. So I am really unhappy about that. But I can't look back I just have to finish recovery and then move onward. I do have another test that they are gonna do to see if I have the Celiac Disease. So NOT looking forward to having positive results on that test. But, Kinda just wanna know whats going on with my insides. Would be a nice relief. Been doing a lot of research on my own and at Walmart and they have a whole new line of food that I am able to eat being on this new diet. So not as bad as I thought it would be. But I do know that mine and my families life will change for the better but will be a huge change.

Good News

2010-12-26T19:21:00.000-08:00

Well, I just found out that I am having my partial Hysterectomy in February. I am really scared but really excited. They are hoping that this will cure my pain and I will be able to get back into the swing of things and be pain free and active again. I am hoping that I will get back my energy so that I can get my house, family, job and personal life back into order. But will keep you posted on the details to follow.

Christmas morning 2010

2010-12-26T16:07:00.000-08:00

Here is the Harris Family Christmas morning opening their presents. These are just a few of the pictures that I took. Can't keep up with all the kids opening their gifts all at the same time. LOL Mom is over powered with the kids.

Tayton Baptism

2010-12-20T14:29:00.000-08:00

Well Tayton finally had his big day! We are so proud of him for making this amazing decision. We love you and are so grateful to be your mom. Love you handsome!

here are a few pics from the big day. This is all the kids who were able to come.

Tayton in his new suit, from his grandpa Banks.

Devin Graduated College

2010-12-19T19:32:00.000-08:00

Well the most amazing thing has finally happened. Devin has finally Graduated College with his Associates Degree. He has worked so hard and all the hard work has paid off. Over the past two years he has worked full time, plus working out of town, full time dad, and had back surgery. I am so proud and excited and jumping for joy that it is finally over. Oh wait he starts back in January for his bachelors degree. So only two more years and then its over. I even heard it gets harder from this point on. I know he can do it, not so sure about me though.

New Calling

2010-11-21T10:47:00.000-08:00

Well this weekend Devin and I were asked to be the new Wolf Leader and Assistant. So again I am the leader over the 8 year old boys. I am actually so excited. Ever since Calvin turned 8 I got really into the scouting program. It has been a very fun learning process. I have had so much fun with this calling. And I am super excited to share this with Devin as my assistant, LOL. Now I am extra excited that we have a son in our den. Calvin was already out of wolfs when I was put in two and a half years ago. I just pray that I have the patience and knowledge that I need with these boys that are put into our hands to spread the fun and excitement that comes with scouts. I also pray that these boys have an understanding of what they are doing, and what an amazing job they are doing every time they pass off a requirement.

Happy 14th Baby!!!!!!

2010-11-06T17:26:00.000-07:00

Well, Devin and I had the honor of celebrating our 14th wedding Anniversary in San Diego CA. Alone with no kids!!!!! We went with some great friends for 3 days. Wasn't long enough but was a fantastic time. We hit the beach to see seals laying on the rocks. Wow they were just boring LOL but was an amazing to be that close to them without them attacking us. We also went to San Diego Zoo was nice to visit the Zoo and actually see the animals.

Tayton Bday

2010-11-06T17:07:00.000-07:00

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Well Oct. 29th was a very special day in the Harris household. Our special Tayton Harris turned 8!!!! Been an emotional day for me. Very mixed emotions Happy that he has the wonderful opportunity to turn 8 and be baptised and two sad that he has grown up too fast where has the time gone.
Tayton wanted a party at Peter Piper Pizza so we invited his whole 2nd grade class. He had a great turn out. He has a blast playing games and spending time with his class, cousins and friends. He will be baptised in a few weeks so many more pics to come. Love you baby, Oh wait Big Boy!!!!! LOL

Daxton cute story

2010-09-29T21:27:00.000-07:00

So tonight Daxton was two doors down at my parents helping smash cans with grandpa skip. When they were done he told grandma I am ready to go home. She said OK I will watch you walk home. He jumped in and said No! I want grandpa to watch me because he is my buddy. LOL I just about died laughing and melted at the same time. I told Skip you better enjoy it while it lasts he changes his mind on his buddy's like he changes his socks.

2010-09-24T15:32:00.000-07:00

This is another camping trip we took with our camping buddies the Cooks and the Halls. Was yet another great adventure for our families. Kids went fishing, swimming, Swinging, hiking making smoores and campfire memories. Great memories. And The Harris' didn't even have any skunks come visit us this time. LOL YEAHOOOO

Aeden's 3rd bday party

2010-09-24T15:20:00.000-07:00

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Here are a few of the great pics from his wonderful celebration. Enjoy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-09-15T07:37:00.000-07:00

Well, It has been another Harris that turned of age HAHAHAHA Aeden Lucas is now 3, BOO HOO
I am so sad our baby is already 3 since he is our last that makes it even sadder.

Well since dad is out of town we just had a fun time without him. Went to Walmart and let him pick out his own toy. I took cupcakes into his preschool class, then hit up Mcdonalds for lunch then went with the cook's to LJ's Pizza for dinner. We all had a great day and hope that he did too. Next week we will have an official party to celebrate it. We love you handsome little man and I am having a great time being your mom.

family reunion

2010-08-22T13:29:00.001-07:00

Some pics of Devin's Family reunion a few weeks ago on a lake in Showlow AZ, nice beautiful day out so kids were in the water most of the time.

Aeden and Nikki poor Aeden had to sit with her favorite cousin> hahahaha

Shea, Taylor, Aeden and Daxton rowing around on the boat.

Now poor Nikki had to get a hug and a picture with her mean old uncle Devin. HEHEHEHE

Tayton working it in his fancy life vest.

Cheese!!!!!! Our two babies living it up on the dock with their fruit snacks and water.

Work it girls. Taylor and Cousin Shea showing how to look good in life vests.

Aeden, Kayla, and Tayton getting ready for the fun on the lake.
Cheese Aeden he was sad because we hadn't taken enough pics of him.

All 5 in school this year

2010-08-22T13:06:00.001-07:00

All 5 in school this year kinda crazy, but they all love it

Taylor Rene' going into 8th grade She looks to little for it, Aw can't believe she has some of the same teachers Devin and I had. She is our beautiful teenager

Calvin frank going into 6th grade and what a handsome comedian he is and Not sure if I am ready to say he is 11 wow really going by way too fast.

Tayton Diggs going into 2nd grade. Poor kid sun was in his eyes and he was too embarrassed to take another one. He is too macho to be seen with mom taking pics. LOL

Daxton Niall is in PreK still at same school but different teacher. He is loving the idea of having to take his back pack everyday to school has been able to share snacks with other kids and just learn.

Aeden and Mrs. Linda first day of Preschool for speech. Poor kid doesn't want to talk so he gets to go to school. We all were excited to have him start talking but mom sure does miss him while he is gone. That hour and a half is kinda lonely but do enjoy the peace and quiet

daxton funny story

2010-07-29T17:13:00.000-07:00

So the other day we were driving down the road and Aeden of course was being very loud and annoying to his brothers and sister. So Daxton leans over to me and says Mom where did we get him? I half laughing said what, so he repeated it and then said Can we send him back? We of course all were dieing laughing and he wasn't joking very serious. I then had to explain that he can from my belly and not really easy to put him back won't fit anymore. So of course he looked at me with a frustrated look and said OK guess we can just deal with him. LOL That all came from a 4 yr old boy. LOL Love to hear the craziness that my kids say.

update

2010-07-21T14:03:00.000-07:00

Well, just wanted to update you really quick on our status. A lot has changed yea for the better. Devin is now officially a full time employee, and loving it. Only been two weeks but he is really enjoying it so far, YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! I just had another surgery to take away the pain. But they unfortunately didn't find what they were looking for, good but bad. So now I have to have a hysterectomy, BOOHOO for me. Not thrilled about that. Well I guess kinda scared. Not a fan of the knife. LOL And last we are moving YEAH HOO!!!! My dad has been gracious enough to let us live here for the last two years and are now moving out so he can move back in. Not looking forward to the actual moving part but so excited about getting our own place and well MUCH BIGGER. more details to follow. Anyways we are doing great and ready for the next chapter, SCHOOL and new place.

SCRAPBOOKING WEEKEND

2010-05-25T10:14:00.000-07:00

Photos

2010-05-23T10:38:00.000-07:00

I started Scanning all my photos and seriously I have been scanning since 8:30am and it is now 11 am and I am almost done with ONE envelope. I am gonna be at this FOREVER!!!!!

I have a lot to do but know that I am all caught up with the photos on my camera. I have been doing them on the weekends so the last two years are all caught up. I know that makes me feel so good but feel so bad for my last few boys not as much in theirs as the oldest two have two albums each and FULL. Well wish me luck I am on a mission. No more developing pics I am doing CD's from now on. DIGITAL is the way too go.

Recent Adventures

2010-05-21T10:47:00.000-07:00

Calvin Getting Pounded with snowballs LOL>

Daxton playing in the snow.

WEIRDO!!!!!!!!!!

Dad comforting boys Feet were FROOZEN!!!

Devin fell threw the snow! cold and deep.

Harris Clan, Devin and his Brother Brian with all our kids. Well guess two boys were missing.

Tayton playing at park in chandler!

Boys playing on rock at the park. King of the mountain.

Playing spider, Oh my gosh do you remember this at elementary school

devin and his parents reliving there younger years. LOL

Our Fathers and sons campout. Canyon Creek Campsite.

Canyon creek fun times Oh crud mom is stuck. LOL

Two chunky love birds.

Taylor, Aeden and Mom after her band concert. She loves the Flute and growing into a better artist everyday.

Calvin recieved his arrow of Light. What an amazing honor he is such an amazing young man.

Still ALIVE!!!!

2010-05-06T07:10:00.000-07:00

Well, I can't believe how long it has been since I last posted. Lets just say more than I can write but I will try to keep it short.

Update on Devin. He had his surgery back in February and it went GREAT! He went in to see the Surgeon and a week later had the surgery. Very fast and Very stressful. Well at least for me. Trying to figure out where the kids were going and how to juggle the balance of kids and still visiting and helping Devin while in the hospital. Thank goodness he was taken good care of while in there but I have been in a hospital at least 5 times LOL and know how boring it is exceptionally when you have NO visitors. He only stayed one night then released but came home to get sick, HIGH fever and almost had to return to the hospital three hours after leaving, but was able to monitor it from home and to wake up the next day feeling much better. He has a 4 to 6 month full recovery but from the moment the Morphine quit working he couldn't feel the sharp pain the would run down his left leg. Crazy how fast the results were. He is very sore when he wakes up every morning but, after his morning stretches and walking about for a few he is feeling 80% better so far. Thank you to all the friends and parents that supported us threw this hard and stress full time. Devin has also went back to work part time to help out, and received a new calling in church, Elders Quorum Secretary. New for him but think he is really enjoying it.

Well, I am now working a different job and so far it is a lot more challenging then the last but I think that is what I need to keep my little brain working. LOL. I am now a sales woman for a glass company. Aero Glass so please refer your friends and family to me and I will help them. My health is getting much better thanks to LOTS of time and patience. I may have to go back in for one more surgery but still have to wait till the end of May to see what the doctor says. I am shooting for the next surgery to completely get rid of everything. (girl stuff don't wanna go into detail LOL) I also have now a new calling in church Primary Assistant Secretary, and still the wolf leader in cub scouts. I am excited for the challenge of two callings and full time mom again, the smiles are back on my face. YEA ME!!!!!

KIDS_ Well Taylor is ending her first year in Jr. High and Let me tell you how proud of her we are. This year has been the hardest for everyone especially her for keeping up with the 7 different teachers and all their different policies. Lets just say grades haven't been the best UNTIL NOW she is averaging a C average. for those of you with kids that struggle know why we are excited. Even her teachers have called me to tell me how proud of her they are for all of her improvements and Hard work she has put in the last few months. She also has received a new calling in YW's she is the Beehive Secretary, See the pattern LOL.

Calvin, just turned 11 and now in Scouts. He went on his first scout overnight camp out. He froze his little body off but he LOVED IT. First thing out of his mouth was mom we need to do that again soon. Thank goodness Devin is taking them to Fathers and sons this next weekend or he would be devastated LOL. Since he has just went onto scouts he has finished Weeblos, and he has received the highest honor for cub scouts. Calvin received his Weeblo and Arrow of Light. His belt is so full of loops that we can't fit anymore on his belt. Would help if he wasn't so skinny, LOL but I am so proud of you buddy for all your hard work and effort. I know that you struggles with a few of the requirements but never gave up.

Tayton- is on honor roll at school in his first grade class and just soaring threw school. Amazing how the teachers last year wanted to hold him back and look at him now. So glad I didn't listen and had faith that he would get it and run with it.

Daxton is doing amazing at driving both Devin and I crazy. He is so bored at home so we are looking for a preschool for him to enter to get all the energy that he has built up in him. When he was speech delay he was behind in more than just speech, but now he has caught up and running with it. So now we are trying to catch up too him. Very active and LOVES to learn about everything. But sad part is we don't have all the answers but since we are parents we should is what he tells us.

And Aeden- The Baby should say it all VERY SPOILED SNOT!!! LOL We love you buddy. He is full of it all the time thinks he is the king of the castle. Well he is who am I kidding. Aeden is trying to keep up with Dax and the two of them are so cute together. Some days are more challenging then others but well I guess that is the brotherly rivalry. We are still working on that one.

Life is getting much easier so far but know that a challenge or trial is gonna come our way soon way to easy for that. But I am ready for the journey ahead. Pictures to come on my laptop and its dead. LOL

HARRIS XMAS 2009

2009-12-27T18:18:00.000-08:00

Calvin opening gifts from grandparents

Daxton loving his dragon catapult. Go imaginex his new best friend

Taylor our beautiful young Pre-teen receiving her first makeup. Mary Kay, she is soooo happy

Tayton with his ball say cheese

All the kids in their Xmas eve PJ's, too bad they all won't smile and look at the camera. Guess not bad four out of five seems to be the number lately. LOL

All five at dinner thought it was a cute shot. Love our babies.

Boys fighting over who is gonna open PJ's AEDEN won. LOL

Well, this year has come and gone. Holly COW!!!!!!!!! Well a little update I have been super busy at my job developing pictures off the Internet and needless to say Xmas is the busiest season of all. Everyone is ordering their Xmas cards. When returning to work I received a promotion without the raise or the title. More or less just the nice thing to do and help where I am needed. So I was overseeing the greeting card packagers. And needless to say Thank goodness for awesome temps. They all did an amazing job at helping us get the cards out as fast as we could. We still were two days behind even some days three, But your hands and brain can only move or function as fast as we let them. We all were working seven days a week and 9 to 10 hr days. I unfortunately had a few days off in there but due to my teeth, and unfortunately with the holiday season the dentist is unable to finish the work until January. But life will continue asap.

We, had our annual Thompson/Banks family Xmas party and we had Santa's elf this year to pass out gifts and their annual ornaments. We left early due to the amount of pain I was in and had to take my drugs and they make me loopiand tired. LOL, but thanks Mom and Skip for the precious Memories that I know our kids love and look forward too.

Then we went to the Harris Family Xmas Party. In laws made dinner for everyone, YUMMY and then shared wonderful memories from when their boys were younger, Real tear jerker. Yea I know I am a softy. Then had our white elephant gift exchange. Sorry frank the purse was meant for the girls. But it defiantly is your color. HAHAHAHA. And we handed out our hand made gifts to everyone. This year they all got a calender of the new family pics. I wish I had made it earlier much easier than I thought it would be.

Then Xmas eve we had my parents, Devin parents, and my dad and his friend over for dinner and presents. Was a night we all enjoyed and hope to do again next year always better the more people you have over.

Xmas day was a 7:30 am start and by 10 am Mom was ready for a nap. Was a lot better than I expected four out of five kids were happy and satisfied. Was small but think that we did OK. They only get 3 gifts this year but we had a secret Santa drop off gifts for the whole family. Wow lets just say I was in such aw that someone first could afford to give gifts for a family of 7 on top of their family and lets just say they weren't cheap. Kids LOVED all of them. Well we all did and were so grateful that people were thinking of our family. One year I would love to repay the favor and help when needed. One year our time will come.

Well hope that everyone had a Wonderful Holiday Season and Safe and Happy New Year.

Update on Devin

2009-12-26T15:31:00.000-08:00

Well, He finally has started his Physical therapy, Last month. And doesn't seem to be doing anything. He has found out that two of his cousins about the same age as he is also has the same problems that he has and one of them has decided to do the surgery and seems to be doing great from what we have heard. So we are basically waiting for his Neurologist and the Pain management Dr. to give the OK for surgery. He is still in a lot of pain and ready to get back into the swing of things with our family. He is such an amazing husband and father and we all miss him being physically active with our family. I know that he is dieing inside that he can't do more with us. But we would rather him not do the physical stuff and be with us longer and healthier. Good luck babe and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pics

2009-11-18T16:03:00.000-08:00

Family Pictures

2009-11-15T18:29:00.000-08:00

Well, We finally got the entire Harris Family together at once. Crazy since there is only 3 boys but hard when everyone has lives and very busy one's right now.

I do want to Thank Jason Lambert a life long great friend. He took the time out of his busy schedule and even missed the opportunity to meet Luis Gonzales, to take our pictures. (Very crazy Lambert can't believe you didn't reschedule our pics to see him) We don't have them back yet he is doing his magic with paint to take away our flaws. LOL

With 7 adults and 11 kids ranging from 2 up to 17. Jason sure had his hands and eyes full. He said to Devin and I when he first arrived said, "Ok you are all on Daycare duty and I will just make sure and get the shots", we all just laughed and said ok that sounds like a great plan. And he did just that, He had the most creative ideas and well I guess that is why he gets behind the camera and does what he does and we don't do it. LOL

We had a wonderful time and so greatful for the memories that were made and so looking forward to the end result. They will be posted soon. Thanks again Lambert we love you and your family.

Calvin 5th Grade Field Trip

2009-11-15T18:13:00.000-08:00

I had the honor of accompanying Calvin on a Field Trip to the Halle Heart Center. It was very educational, and the kids for the most part all paid attention and learned a lot from it.

Calvin and Mom on the bus.

Ladies Man!!!!!!

Learning to Bowl with his heart!!!!

One very embarrassed boy. LOL But a very handsome one at that.

Halloween Weekend

2009-11-02T10:01:00.000-08:00

Calvin Dead Butcher

Tayton Iron Man

Daxton Batman

Aeden The Little Devil

Harris Family

In all the crazy mess I forgot too take Taylor's Picture sorry babe. She was an injured person. Leg and arm bandaged up and bloody.

Devin and Daxton Knuckles games.

2009-10-27T18:03:00.000-07:00

This is so cute Devin has had way too much time on his hands to teach the boys a cool knuckles game.

Boys Bday Party

2009-10-27T11:28:00.000-07:00

Friends and family Enjoy

Friends and Family

Make a wish and BLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy #7 Tayton

Tayton and friend from school.

We have to watch those two. LOL

Cup Cake time

Happy #4 Daxton

Macy and Daxton

Well since money is tight we decided to combine the boys bday party this year. Plus Our kids only get friend parties every other year once they turn 7. So this was Taytons year for a family party.

We did the cupcake cake this year so much easier. And put 7 candles on one side for Tayton and four on the other for Daxton. Fun watching them try and only blow out their own candles. LOL was a blast. We went too my mom's neighborhood park and did a simple but fun party. We had a BBQ and cake and presents. Lots of kids running and playing. Great too see so much family and friends get together for dinner and fun.

The boys had a great time and are loving their presents. Well Daxton is, Tayton is still at school and can't wait too come home to play with everything. He is gonna have a hard time deciding what to play with first.

Devin recent dr apt.

2009-10-27T11:19:00.000-07:00

Well, Lets just say No we don't have any good news, Dang It!!!!!!!!

Ok, he went too the neurologist and they did a test on his left leg nerves. Don't really know the details (not very good at the technical stuff) but they used electric waves to see how his nerves respond. He said it was very painful. But, now he has to take some medicine for a month and then go back for more tests to see if the medicine worked at all.

Then, he also went in for his second round of cortisone shots, Guess they call them epidural shots. But lets just say they are nothing like when you are having a baby and getting an epidural. Much more pain when having a baby. Anyways, he said it was very painful and the nurses said that was a good sign. Means that they actually got the medicine in his nerves to do there job. We all thought that it was gonna work, the first day was really bad, then the second felt so much better, same as the third then the fourth was back to being horrible. We all were really hoping he would be able to feel comfort for a lot longer than two days. So guess we are hoping that the last set of shots works longer than the two days. But we have to wait another week too see. Will keep you posted. Thanks

FHE Carving Pumpkins 2009

2009-10-22T17:44:00.000-07:00

Well we went too the boys Conferences for school and they had amazing grades, well not honor roll but C's or better. So went to celebrate. Then came home and let the kids carve their own pumpkins. Yes, Dad wasn't thrilled about it because not close enough to Halloween. But oh well. Here are their finished projects. Devin's Parents joined us in the fun. And thank goodness they did because I wouldn't have been able too cut all those pumpkins alone. Little one's used the Mr. Pumpkin Head's to help make their's creative. They were a huge hit with me. LOL

P.S. it has only been 3 days and yes the pumpkins are having a sad time in life. Guess dad knows what he is talking about. LOL. Still wouldn't of listened. HAHAHA

Update on Devin

2009-10-16T08:43:00.000-07:00

K for those who have been following along. Devin went to his Pain Management Dr. and they gave him his first round of Cortisone shots in his hip. They can take up to two days to take full effect but yep didn't work at all. So in two weeks goes for his next round of shots. That same day he went in to the Neurologist and he is going to do a nerve study on his back and left leg. That will be part of the determining factor if he will need surgery or not. (Pray the not side). So needless to say he is still in lots of pain, and trying to be somewhat durable with the kids. We love you baby and hope to have you back soon.

Another ER visit.

2009-10-15T19:38:00.000-07:00

Well lets just say they are going to know us by first name basis. Well another night of time sitting in the waiting room.

We thought that our kids were playing a little too quiet so asked Calvin to check on them. Of course they are fine they are just playing. Well not really they are all teaching Aeden how to jump off the bunk beds. Well lets just say he jumped the wrong direction. He jumped back wards and hit the corner post. And gashed open his head. Pics can be a little disturbing if you have a week tummy beware/ Of course he is tough and fine and was trying the next day to do it again. Man I don't know what we are going to do with this one. LOL. Well all of them have had their adventurous moments. And they never seem to learn from their accidents. LOL

Few Fun Activities

2009-10-15T19:31:00.000-07:00

Since Taylor has started Jr. High she had her first Band concert. So we all ventured over to her school and supported our big girl.
These are just some random shots of that night. Her with friends and after photos of family and Devin's in laws.

October Break

2009-10-15T18:32:00.000-07:00

Kids playing.

Our fun hike, Calvin got ahold of the camera. And shoot happy. LOL

Mom and Aeden. Say CHEESE!

Kids being adventurous.

Our family Photo. Love timers. Have to be very creative to get hese kind of shots. LOL

Learned how to say Cheese and gets so excited when camera is around so addorble.

Love you babe.

Well, since I have been home with kids and not much money to do anything with. So since I have wonderful in laws and they have a house up north we decided to surprise the kids and travel up there for the week. It was so nice to get away and try to forget about the stressful time. I know that the kids ALL loved the get away. They were all able to play outside and enjoy all their time. Plus get a chance to hang out with their cousins. Since it was nice and windy I wasn't much of the outdoors woman. I didn't get much of the kids but wish I did.

On our way home we decided to stop off at the the Kohl's Ranch Campground and took the kids on a light and not long enough hike for them. but too long for Devin. He was so sad since he couldn't get right out there and play with the kids in the yard up north. But was grateful for the hike with the family. We all enjoyed it. Looks like I need to get back into shape was really hard hiking with a two yr old fat man LOL on my shoulders. But lets just say I am a trooper. LOL.

It was really nice to be home and in our nice cozy beds.

Life follow up

2009-10-08T11:34:00.000-07:00

First Day of school for all four of them. Happy Days.

Aeden after being treated at Burn Unit.

Before being treated.

Kids with cousins at Aeden's 2nd bday

Aeden opening gifts

Tayton being cute at party

Banks Thompson family campout, Rigdeon Sharing some suckers with boys.

Cooper sharing his quad with Daxton

Calvin being silly again waiting for aliens to take him away.

Boys eating watermelon with Paris.

Pool Fun. Fawn trying to keep all the kids on the raft. Wasn't very easy but lots of fun.

Well, I can't believe it has been so long since I have posted on here. This was a daily thing up until 6 months ago. Lets just say how much life has changed in only 6 months. I will try and keep it short bear with me. LOL

Devin, He is still finishing his education FULL TIME now. Very stressful I may say. Been involved now for the past year and this semester especially has gotten difficult. He is taking on of the most difficult classes for his line of Education. But he went from making an F to now a middle C which at the middle of the semester didn't even look possible to him. But after redirecting his thoughts and mind set. He has amazingly brought it up and we are all so proud of him. Also, Labor day morning he woke up with a back pain that has never gone away. Tried Chiropractor and many Dr appointments. And after an MRI has come to find out that he has a degenerated Disk, plus Arthritis in his back. So, after daily, nightly and midday pain. He hasn't been able to function much. While taking care of kids full time, School full time, and pain he has some how survived. He is such a trooper.

Fawn(me) went from working full time at an awesome company to two weeks ago having to quit and help take care of the kids and taxi Devin around to many Dr. appointments. I now am part time working and full time stresser LOL. But, I am so much happier back to being the full time care taker of this family. Can become overwhelming having to basically do everything. I am loving the challenge and hoping and praying that Devin will be able to get better sooner than later very hard seeing him in all this pain. Not a fun site. I look at people who have been married for as long as we have and go from a normal happy healthy life to having an injury or illness turn their lives up side down. But I have learned that with our family and marriage it has made us closer than I could ever imagine.

Taylor is now in Jr. High same one Devin and I went too. Scary, We have a Jr higher. LOL. She is about two feet smaller than all her classmates LOL but the cutest one out of them all. Everyone tells her how much they want to squeeze her and carry her around. But, she definitely can hold her own. She is a little pistol when she has to be. She also is loving that she is in YW's and looks forward to her Wednesday night activities. Crazy how fast they grow and mature, Being the only girl she thinks that she has to be the boys mom but I am always here to remind her be a kid and enjoy life. She is an amazing help to this family and know that we couldn't do it without her.

Calvin, has just started 5Th grade and growing slowly everyday. He is so much stronger Physically (yeah) and mentally. He is the little comedian (just like his Father and Grandpa's) He is always the one who can make you smile. He always knows what too say when you are down or just basically ready to pop. He can recite any movie quote and make you bust up laughing and pee your pants. LOL. He is Having to learn how to step up and help with his little brothers now that Taylor isn't always home, Due to school and Yw's. He has been really challenged since his little brothers weigh almost the same as he does, but he is always trying to help out where he can. Thanks Bubba.

Tayton, He is now in 1st grade and loving it. He is Mr shy now. Yes I said shy. Can you believe that MR. BULLY now Mr. Shy. He is the cutest kid ever. He has girls chasing him left and right at school but he gets so nervous around them. Says hi then runs or hides. LOL We love it. Older ones love to tease him "Is that your Girlfriend". We love it more than ever. He has been struggling with his reading but once we sat him down and told him all he needs to do is focus and lots of practice he will improve more than ever. And since he started school he has gotten 100% on all his spelling tests except two. WOW that is awesome. He is also challenging Calvin to do the same. What an inspiration too his siblings.

Daxton, He is turning 4 next month and won't stop talking about it. When where when where over and over. He was recently discharged from his Special Ed Preschool for speech. They said that he was over qualified. WOW never thought we would here that. But, yes he won't stop talking. We have to look at him and say "Daxton Focus on not talking, My ears can only handle so many questions in one minute." LOL but so grateful he is back on track with his talking. On his last day he went around to all of his class mates and gave everyone a huge and said bye. Teacher said it was an emotional day. They all four will miss him dearly he was such a great help with the other students in his class. Their disabilities range from speech to down syndrome to autism. So he will be greatly missed indeed. But, Mom and dad are loving that he is home all day long with Aeden to keep him entertained. They are so cute together.

Aeden, He just turned 2 and the world still revolves around him. LOL He is started to talk well say a few words but the ones he knows are so cute to hear him say. He is still so little but he has to be right up there with the older kids. No fun to big for him. He is always wanting to help mom clean or cook just has to be where all the action is. Just don't pick up the car keys or say lets go and not take him or all H---!!!!!!! will break loose. He is afraid he will miss something if he gets left behind. Recently, he burnt his whole little hand on our friends quad. Second degree burns, Amazing how they just bounce back up and not even flinch. We had to take him to Maricopa County Medical Burn Unit. Well lets just say when my mom and I left there we were so humbles by that experience seeing all the sad faces and tearful eyes, I was so grateful to only have this amount of damage to our baby. Some families have been there months and some don't leave. It has been sad to see him grow, due to the fact that he is the last Harris till we get grand kids but PLEASE let that be twenty years from now. LOL. Love the baby stage and know that we are almost out of that and not sure how I am going to handle it.

These are just a few pics we took recently. Thanks hope all your families are doing well and surviving in the horrible economy.

Well the Harris household has been full of adventure lately, But know that is can get more stressful so we just take one journey at a time. And Mom tries not too stress out too much. Dad has to remind me that we will survive we always do. And kids have to remember mom loves them and is sorry for her moments. LOL

Butcher Jones Fun

2009-06-18T20:32:00.001-07:00

We finally took the kids to where I used to swim as a kid. Butcher Jones. Just off of Saguaro Lake. Kids had a blast. Wish we would have brought tennis so we could have gone hiking. But the water was nice and cool and the wind was blowing. So needless to say Mom was able to take pictures. LOL. We of course went with Stradling our party buddy. HAHAHAHA we are wild aren't we. Girls were daring and decided to swim as close to the buoy. Very dirty but kids loved it.

Girls Camp

2009-06-18T20:28:00.001-07:00

Well, Since Taylor is now 12 she got too go off for four days to Girls Camp. Since I am now working I wasn't able to send her off and lets just say I was very sad. But I know that she is in good hands and is probably having the time of her life and will hear about it for the rest of her life well until next year. LOL. Hopefully she took lots of pictures.

Both Devin and I are realizing how old she is getting and very excited and sad at the same time. Wish she could stay young a little bit longer.

"Biggest Loser"

2009-06-18T20:24:00.001-07:00

OK, Devin and I have been watching every weeks show of "Biggest Loser". And recently my mom and I had the opportunity to workout with Felipe and Sione. They are the most humble and funniest guys I have met in a long time. Every tuesday they have a free "Boot Camp" at their old High School. We grew to love them and after watching the whole season and wishing to meet them and too now get too. Well lets just say words can't describe my excitement.

Update on kids

2009-06-11T17:27:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, Sorry about the past posts and I am back and happier than I was then I due have to apologize to everyone.

Alot has happened and I haven't had the strength to post. So hopefully I can do it now before dinner and kids.

Taylor

Ok, Sunday was a very emotional Day, We have been inactive off and on for the last few months due to my emotional state. But, hopefully it is all over with. I am getting adjusted to my new life and schedule. Anyways, Taylor had her first bishop interview and then off to her first Sunday with the Young Womans. WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW, I am so not ready to believe that my little girl is in young woman's. Well, I went with her to Primary and they gave her a gift for departing Primary. Gotta tell you I was so excited for them to grow up but now that it is happening I am REALLY having a HARD time with it. I just had to hold the tears back. And as they took her to YW room I followed and had to learn how to let her go. Taylor is a very amazing daughter and is very independent just like her mother but sometimes I wish she would ask or need help. Makes me feel like she is still a little girl, Which she isn't, well size yes but I am just gonna have to learn to stop holding her hand and let her grow. And pray she grows the right way and better than her parents have. Then this coming Wednesday she is going off to Girls Camp. I am also very sad because I will have to say my goodbyes the night before due to the fact that I work and am gone before the sun comes up. Will miss her.

Last week of school She had a 6th grade promotion night. Where she received a trophy for most improved with Band and playing the flute. She really struggled when she first started and now that the year is over she is playing amazing. And I am so proud of her for not quiting and practicing practicing practicing. There are pictures with her school friends notice the cute height difference she is and will always their LITTLE sister.

This summer she has been helping out her dad watching kids so much. And I know that she is very appreciated.

Calvin

Calvin had a orchestra concert and did such a good job, they also had a 4th grade program and he just smiled and looked handsome the whole time.

When we headed off to The Taylor home, thank you Frank and Karren. And the kids were able to feed the horse. Not too into it like I thought they would be. Then the boys roped their mom. Very funny sight these pictures don't do justice. Loved every minute of it. Thanks boys for the fun memories.We also were able to enjoy a few hours of a rodeo and watch Devin's cousins and visit their new rodeo grounds. All the boys loved it. Calvin got a new cell phone this summer and he is loving the texting part and think he the funniest little boy in the whole world. One little quote that he said today that just made me laugh when I was supposed to be working not playing with my kiddos. LOL.

K I will try and translate.

Calvin: Hi Mom

Mom: Hey buddy whatcha doin

C: Texting you

M: really sounds like fun

C; sure, I did my chores.

M; Thank you are you bored

C: yes

M; Do some reading or math work,

C; k Groan, J/K

There was a lot more texting in the middle of it but it was mostly him just being bored and I couldn't text after every thing my boss was watching. I thought it was cute he is putting the expressions in there too. He is just like his dad has the funniest and cutest expressions or comments.

Tayton

Well, lets just say he is turning into the sweetest little man ever. He has been such an awesome little boy ever. Dad and I were really concerned about him recently. About two weeks ago, he was sleeping in bed when all of the sudden he woke up screaming his head off. Well come to find out he had been bit by a scorpion and was still being bit. He had it wadded up in his pj shirt. Well we killed it and proceeded to make phone calls to find out what too do. After only 30 minutes he was going into seizure mode. Couldn't control himself, while foaming at the mouth and throwing up. Sorry for the details. We then proceeded to call 911. Where it felt like eternity for them to arrive. We then jumped into the truck and sat in our front yard for over an hour trying to get his IV in his little arm while he was moving like crazy. It took Dad and I and two other ambulance drivers to hold him down and we still were unsuccessful on getting on in him. So we finally said get going and we were off to the ER. Well lets just say I think Tayton had every nurse and Dr in his little curtain room. There to help and assist him to getting him better. I was a complete wreck and am tearing up as I am writing this. Was a very scary moment that I never want too go threw again. After 5 hours and seeing my little man having down syndrome and autism characteristics. He had 3 shots of the anti venom and he was almost better. We had the most amazing nurse hold Taytons arm for 3 hours straight too restrain him from hurting himself and everyone else. When we left he went over to Lincoln and said Thank you and Lincoln lifted him up and gave him a bear hug. That was so sweet. Let me tell you that Lincoln wasn't even supposed to be helping Tayton he was in a different location but when the emergency called he jumped to the opportunity and did an amazing job. Thank you so much Lincoln. He is one who is an amazing employee and very grateful for his dedication. Tayton is only about 60 people who have had this antidote so we had to read up on it before we signed the paper and let me tell you I gave that one too Dad, Mom wasn't in the right state of mind. Tayton is doing fine now still won't sleep in his bed but we are slowly working on it. He was really sore the next few days after the accident but other than that he was great.

Then two days after that he lost his first tooth, Man was he nervous about that one. But once it got hit out by the ball he was excited to get his dollar. Which the tooth fairy forgot the first night. LOL We are hiring a new one by the way.

Daxton

Well for everyone who doesn't know he has speech delay, But what is really amazing is he is starting to talk correctly and it makes mommy very sad. But, grateful at the same time. I know that he needs to talk right but miss the cute words that he said.

Daxton is becoming that family pill, he is learned NO, and all those amazing bad habits that he should have learned about a year ago, and gradually gotten worse but for him he is just hitting us with it all at once so we are learning to deal with him patiently, Well trying that is.

While we were up at the Taylor home, and at the rodeo Daxton had this love for the rope and was wanting to learn how to rope the bulls head. So grandma borrowed a rope from the family and entered him into a contest. He didn't win but for a first timer and no practice he did amazing. Think we are going to buy one and let him practice and next time maybe he will place.

Aeden

He is growing up so fast and it makes me so sad. He still isn't talking but we are working on sign language and he has please and thank you down. Well not perfect but I love that he is trying. He is all about playing right along side his older brothers and sister. He tries so hard to keep up with them. But, glad he still gets time too stop and love on his mommy.

Well, Devin is still working on his schooling in august he will go full time and hopefully get it over faster and better our families future. He is still the Young Men's 1st Counselor and starting to have his fun with weekend camp outs. Mom is sad because he can't take a few boys along with him to lighten my load. LOL very proud of him and glad he is setting the great example for his sons.

I am still working with photo and liking it missing being home but I have already been working for 3 months and going by fast. So I am counting down the days till Devin's school is done and I can return to my favorite job as mom and house wife and this time I will have a better respect for my calling and enjoy every second I have to spend it with my kids. Because as I am learning they are growing up right before my eyes and I am so sad but excited to see how they are turning out. They all are doing amazing and glad they are setting great examples for their siblings and friends.

Sorry so long been awhile since I posted. Hopefully it won't be this far away next time. Enjoy

Happy Birthday 12Taylor

2009-05-16T19:10:00.000-07:00

Well, I am in complete shock right now as I am writing this Blog. I say it but just can't believe it. My Daughter just turned 12. Let me say it one more time. My Daughter just turned 12. Nope not helping. LOL. I know that a lot of it has to do with the fact that none of my kids look their age. But still where the heck did time go. 12 years. Not sure what to say to that one. Crazy isn't it.

Well, since it was her special day I took her out and we took pictures of her. And we made cards for her to give out to family and friends. I think they turned out really cute. Helps that she is in them but thanks to smilebox I was able to create this master piece. LOL. Anyways enjoy. I will post her party later.

Quadding Fun

2009-05-11T10:10:00.000-07:00

Holly Cow this was a much needed day. I have a quad that just sits there and doesn't really get used. Lots of factors of that one I won't get into.

Aeden learned how to wave and say hi so that is what he did almost the entire time the guys would ride by doing wellies. Plus I wish I had a better camera so it can show how hi the guys really got. Mine isn't mean for the fast motion. Makes me sad. But oh well.

So Kevin took Devin out to the race tracks off of ironwood but was only allowed to ride one lap due to race day. But they decided to hit a side road and Devin called me to join him. So we did. But, Let me tell you how much I hate riding in the heat. And so do the kids. WOW 100' degrees sucks. I hate AZ for that reason. But, was a fun hour and a half of riding. Kids had a good time, had some good family and friends time, Plus, I got a little bit too much sun but that's ok my skin needed a little darker color. LOL. Well enjoy I know we did.

Family Fun Bowling Night

2009-05-11T10:03:00.000-07:00

Well, We were down a kid so thought it would be a little cheaper to have a family fun night so we hit up the bowling alley. Let me tell you I was a little hesitant about taking two kids 3 and 1 to a bowling alley. But let me tell you they did awesome. Daxton actually got into the mood and loves to roll the balls down the ramp. (they have cool ramps for the little kids so all they have to do is push it down the ramp and it goes) Tayton actually got a strike using the ramp. LOL. Aeden even got a few turns pushing the ball down the lane. But, he wasn't too interested in the balls going down the lanes just when they come out of the shoot. That was scary he tried putting his hand in the spinning thing. Not cool.

Score:

1st mom

2nd Tayton

3rd Dad

4th Calvin

5th Daxton/Aeden

Well here is our family fun night out. Enjoy

Boys Class Performances.

2009-05-11T09:55:00.000-07:00

Well, both boys had their class performances. They both were in the front row thank goodness so we could get great pics. They both did a great job when singing. Poor Tayton kept looking at Mom and Dad and we always had BIG smiles on our faces so of course that made him smile and loose concentration of what he was singing. But he still stayed on track and did a great job.

Wow seeing these pictures makes me realize how much they need hair cuts. LOL still handsome boys though.

Easter

2009-04-21T18:19:00.000-07:00

Easter Sunday was a fun filled day. We had a relaxing day. Then it all began. Devin's Family came over for coloring of eggs then we made dinner for everyone. Ham, potatoes, and so on. It was so much fun spending a special day with family and filling the kids heart with joy. In our home the Easter Bunny usually doesn't leave gifts just a few things of candy and sunday clothes but this year he was extra nice and left the kids a Teather Ball. Even the Adults enjoy a game or two. But after almost loosing to Taylor I hurt my pinky so that helped my cause. LOL. Sad when your kids beat you in a sport. But fun too see THEIR joy

2009-04-19T18:37:00.000-07:00

I was so horrible, I totally forgot to blog about Calvin's 10Th birthday. Well it is a tradition in our Family that when the kids turn 10 we take them to Disneyland just him and one parent for the day. But this year Calvin chose Mom but since I knew that I couldn't handle driving alone all that way. SO I voted to take dad along with us which was a great idea since I get motion sickness and Dad and Calvin don't so we left on a Saturday morning about 1 am got too Disneyland and then spent all day at both parks and then stayed 6 hours in a hotel to sleep then off for another 6 hour drive. We had a good time but next time we will stay longer and have more fun not so rushed. LOL here is a few pics. enjoy Happy Birthday Calvin Frank Harris. Love you little man.

Disaperence

2009-04-19T18:16:00.000-07:00

Well, I have basically disappeared from the blogging scene for a while.

A lot has happened since I last posted. Well, it has been almost 3 months since Devin lost his job. We decided to have him start going to school Full time instead of part time. And then soon after I found a full time job. Working from 6 am to 2:30 pm. It has been really hard for me too get the hang of it. I have been a stay at home mom for the past 12 years and now I am a working woman. I gotta tell you stay at home moms, you all take it for granted. I am totally included in that. It has got too be the most hardest job ever to stay home with kids all day long well 24/7 but, Now that I am working and away from my babies. I gotta tell you though little things that they did that drove me nuts I miss. I miss running the errands, cleaning my home, taxing my kids too and from. Making sure that every bill was paid and well basically everything that we do as moms. It is the MOST IMPORTANT job you could ever do and for those of you that have to work and send your kids to day care I feel for you and the pain that you go threw every day when dropping them off at the babysitter. I am so blessed that Devin is the full time Dad instead of daycare but, it still breaks my heart too know that I am not the one that wakes them up every morning and does all the things that they need to get threw the day.

I am so excited for Devin he is able to have the time to focus on his school work and now be able to graduate earlier than planned. Since he will be taking more classes now that he is home full time. That way he can get up everyday and enjoy going to work.

Thankfully it only took the boys a few days to adjust too the new routine. Even the older kids felt the need to help dad threw the new schedule. Even though they aren't even home during the day. LOL Calvin decided to remind Dad that he needs to take Daxton to school 3 days a week but the bus brings him home. LOL Like dad didn't know that.

Well, I am OK and knowing that it is only temporary change in mine and my kids life. I know that we will all be blessed to much in the future by this sacrifice that we are all making.

Spring Break

2009-03-22T10:01:00.000-07:00

Shea playing on Elephant and being cute

Taylor helping Daxton touch the ground with their butts.

Cheese!

Aeden loved the toys, Not so much the swings. Since Tayton hit him when he walked in front of him. But he bounced right back up and kept playing.

Babies trying to play on big toys

On the first official day of Spring Break Devin was off helping our Bishop do some work. So I was on my own with all the kiddos, but since I didn't want too just sit at home I decided to drag them plus the two cousins, Nikki and Shea, to Usery Pass for a light hike. Oh yes it was light it only took us about 25 minutes. Well in my defense pushing that stroller on the loose gravel wasn't my thing. And I am not in shape to carry Aeden. We need to get a back pack then I am all for it.

Daxton playing on the elephant

Harris Kids plus cousins

Nikki and Daxton hamming it up.

Boys feeling the shaking of the fun toys

Another Family Outing

2009-03-10T08:38:00.000-07:00

On Presidents Day we took at trip to the Ostrich farm near Tucson. But since dad wasn't able to make it we decided to take him too see all the fun. So the Family took a trip and had a bunch of fun feeding the four different kinds of animals.

Taylor feeding the cute little miniature donkeys.

The last time we went over here Aeden wasn't afraid of the deer, But this time he needed a little bit of help so dad took the honor and held his hand while they feed.

Daxton was loving the deer. He never wanted to leave. I think he tried feeding every one of them.

Mom relaxing with my baby.

Our handsome boys relaxing after the long day of feeding farm animals

On our way too the Ostrich Farm, Taylor had her IPOD and she decided to share with Aeden. Once he realized what it was that she had he loved it and wouldn't let it go.

I love this picture, No Devin is not trying to kick the deer. he was kicking the food closer to the deer that dropped out of his cup.

More of Aeden loving the cool music. Mom's country must have been getting old.

Calvin's Conservation Project

2009-03-09T12:02:00.000-07:00

Well, I am so glad it is over but yet so mad that we waiting till the last week to get it accomplished. Calvin has a big project for Scouts that he has to do once a year. And so far he has been able to do them the last/first two years. I want him to accomplish them they are great things for the boys to do. They aren't' required but are great learning tools for the boys. Plus great for the environment.

So, Saturday morning we woke up early and went over to a empty field next too Red Mountain Park, and got too work cleaning it up. I never realized how many people take their pets and walk that empty dessert. But people also dump their trash there too so it wasn't' too bad but definitely needed cleaned up.

Taylor had a friend stay the night, so she got the honor of helping us. I told her she could just come for the ride but she jumped right in with the rest of us and was a great help.

So between Taylor, Taylor's friend, Calvin, Tayton, Aeden and Mom we got a lot cleaned up.

Devin hadn't slept too well that night so I let him and Daxton sleep in. But about an hour into it I got a phone call, "Why didn't you wake me up." I really didn't think he would care that he missed it but guess he was. What a great guy I have. Not many men would be upset too miss picking up trash in the desert. But I think it was more just too spend family time together. Not the trash part LOL.

Phoenix Zoo With Babies

2009-03-09T11:30:00.000-07:00

Well, Since I am not a fan of the Phoenix Zoo and it costs our family almost $100 to get in. We don't go to the Zoo very often, But thanks to my in laws. We had free passes so we thought we would take the two babies and have a fun free filled day. The pictures are out of order but didn't feel like messing with computer so here you go.

The kids were hot after the four hour walking, So we let them play in the fun water park. Man where was this stuff when we were kids. Daxton had a blast took him a little bit too get used to but after a little help from mom. He was no where to be seen. But Aeden wasn't too happy with the cold water and all the kids splashing him. So he just walked around on the warm squishy ground. Dax found a fun slide and kept peaking his head out of it. Perfect spot for a Kodak moment.

Dad took Daxton into the petting zoo and let him groom the goats. Some were OK with him touching him and then there were others that butted him for getting near them. He wasn't too thrilled with those goats. Neither was Mom kinda scared me too Daxton.

Devin was so excited for the Ray exhibit. Since we hadn't gone to the zoo in many years, this was the first time we saw the exhibit. Was really cool to feel the ray's the boys weren't having anything to do with them. But, since we are mean parents we had them touch them once. And of course they still didn't want them anywhere around. LOL But Devin feed them and he even got a little nervous. And I wish I had been videoing when he jerked. It doesn't happen often that he gets nervous about animals, now Mom on the other hand it happens often. Guess it was kinda my fault that he jumped but owell really funny.

Aeden wasn't too thrilled with the goat so I had to help him pet it. Man when he doesn't want too do something he tightens up his arms and they don't stretch very easily. Imagine that right.

I wanted a pose with the elephant but so did both boys. Not a very good spot but was a lot of fun.

This animal reminds me of Daxton so that is why I took the picture. He loves to store things in his mouth. Except Dax seems to gag LOL plus they are both chunky. Love the baby fat and he seemed to hang onto it a lot longer than the other kids.

This is the two boys posing for the camera Aeden didn't want to stay still so this is the best we could do. But still turned out very cute. Daxton kept telling Aeden CHEESE just smile and we are done. Man he is told that way too much. LOL

The boys checking out the exhibits.

They were so cute next too this frog they both kept touching it like it was going to come alive and jump on them.

Daxton kept asking questions about the rattlesnake, Of course mom kept sending him to dad that is his area. I know about the deer and that is all. LOL. Of course dad was so excited to answer any questions Daxton spit out. But after about FOUR HOURS of it We were both done. We were so excited when he started talking now we need a muzzle.

Blue and gold Banquet

2009-03-02T21:02:00.001-08:00

Well, As most of you know, I am the Leader of Taylor's Jr. Girl Scout Troop in Florence, AZ. Yea we stayed out there for our troop. I love what I do it is so fun to see the joy in those girls, when we do something rewarding and fun. Well, As most of you don't know I was also called to the Wolf Den mom with our ward. So, Last weekend was my first Pack Meeting being the Den Mom. I was scared out of my mind. I had only been in the calling for about two weeks prior and didn't even have a clue what I was doing. The only experience I have with cub scouts is with what Calvin has done in the past two years. And I have loved every minute of him being in scouts. He has accomplished so much in such little time. Many service projects and lots of fun family activities.

Well this Pack meeting was a extra special one. It was the Birthday of Scouts. Our Blue and Gold Banquet. And the Wolf's were in charge of doing the flag ceremony. Yikes. I am so grateful too the other leaders for stepping up and basically telling me what too do. LOL. I felt like the boys knew what too do and they were also assisting me. THE LEADER LOL. Everything went sooo smoothly. Thank goodness our pack has such amazing and very dedicated leaders. Our boys are so blessed.

We had fun having races with the bike thingies. I don't know what they were called but let me tell you as you can see even the moms and leaders were getting competitive. And with the help of the boys we all finished the fun race. Then we had a guy in our ward who is a mechanic for a race team. Brought his Ferrari. Well the car that he works on. The owner was there also, and let me tell you how nervous they were about having all those little kids around the car. Very expensive. But, I don't blame them one bit. We also had great food, fun, and awards.

Since Calvin finished his Bear award 6 months after he turned 9 he has been working on the little things. But, Lately for FHE we have been trying to help him get his Conservation Award and hopefully he will have earned it before he turns 10 in two weeks. But he got a total of 5 arrow points and two belt loops. I am so proud of him for all his hard work. I really hope that he understands what he is doing is amazing for a 9 year old boy.

Items for Sale

2009-02-24T16:20:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,

Well, Since we are income less we need to sell a few items. First is our Travel Trailer. We are asking $3800.00. 1999 Prowler 721C travel trailer. Roof air, furnace, microwave, refrigerator, AMFM CD player, fresh water/gray water/black water holding tanks with gauge, completely self-contained, awning, battery/tires in excellent condition, tub/shower, sleeps 7+, great condition. One owner/non-smokers. We have a title for it.

And 2nd we are trying to sell MY quad. Hardly ever been riden. We owe 3500.00. It is a 2005 honda 450 R. and a set of paddle tires included. Only been used twice. Nothing wrong with it. Nothing been added basically all stock.

Any takers call me or email or leave a message on this blog. Thanks

It's Official

2009-02-21T20:46:00.001-08:00

Well, Friday was the official day that Devin was laid off. It has been quite a journey. But I know that it has actually strengthened our marriage. I guess we are becoming prose as this game we call Employment. LOL.

Devin's company as of Tuesday will be filing Bankruptcy so he will no longer be an employee. It stinks for his boss he had come so far in the business then when the contractors don't pay him and then they go bankrupt the company still has to pay the supply house and well basically they are majorly negative in their accounts. So its a trickle effect.

We are thinking it is a blessing in disguise. Devin took the plunge about 9 months ago and went back to school. Since he was working full time and scouts and family he was only able to go part time. But now we are going to just have him go full time and get it over with faster. That way he can start doing what he has always wanted to do and have a happier work life.

Well, that was my statues update. Always fun to vent and tell the computer our problems. LOL. Thanks for listening.

Nash Merrill

2009-02-15T08:49:00.000-08:00

Well we are so excited to report that Kasandra was induced Friday night about 8 pm. First she had to do a bunch of tests. And then they finally gave her the drugs to get it all going. Then about 4 am she finally had him. Nash looks very healthy on the outside. But on the inside he is a sick little blessing boy. We all still need to keep him in our prayers. He was 6 pounds and 19 inches. Cute short hair Blondish. I am on my way down there too visit. The doctors will be doing a bunch of tests on him over the next few days. But we are excited that that both mom and baby are doing great. Han said that she is feeling great for just having a baby. Well I will keep you updated as soon as more information comes. Thanks everyone for their prayers.

Making Money

2009-02-12T19:32:00.000-08:00

OK, I finally did it. I finally put an ad on my blog for google. I guess for every time that someone clicks on the link. I get paid. So tell your friends and family too go onto my blog and click on the link. I will let you know if I get a check in the mail. I am supposed to get like $1,000 a month just for having this advertisement. So If it works I will definitely be spreading the word too everyone. Hopefully it will work then I will be able too help out the family more often. I have been looking for different ways to earn money from home. Hopefully I found my calling. Wish me luck.

Usery Pass

2009-02-12T09:33:00.000-08:00

What an amazing view, We take God's creations for granted. Even though I hate the desert this was a beautiful day and amazing view.
I just had to stop and take it all in. We definitely know the kids didn't take it in they just kept going and going and going. "Energizer Kiddos"

The Devin Harris Family, on our adventurous hike. Everyone had a great time and wish we could do it more often.

Poor Devin and Aeden had a tumble and this is part of the effects of it. He has about 5 or six spots all over his head where when he tumbled out of Dad's arms and rolled on the rocks. I don't know who felt worse Dad for dropping him or Aeden from the rocks pounding him. Okay whole story now. Devin was walking and tripped and came straight down on his chest. His knee and his right Boobie are all mangled and when Devin came down Aeden fell out of his arm and rolled. i felt horrible for both of them. Devin for days kept coming up and kissing his head all over, you could see it in his eyes how bad he felt. When reality was it wasn't his fault. Things happen just stinks when you do it too your children. We are here to protect them and when we inflict pain on them, its hurts so bad inside.

Right before the accident everyone was having a great time, except Daxton he didn't want too stop and smile just run run run.

Kids and Grandpa trying to find where we parked our car.

Calvin and Tayton on our way up the trail. Calvin is the "Water Boy"

Water Boy giving Daxton a drink. AGAIN, He is water machine. Think he just liked the way the water came out. LOL

Our Princess helping us out the whole way with the babies. Think she forgets that she can be a kid and not always help with the babies. She will be an amazing Mother one day. Later than sooner LOL.

Dad anxious to get started on the hike. Today was a long overdue day trip for hiking. Thanks Grandma Harris for inviting us. It was a great day and will plan another one soon. Anyone up for it????

Dear Obama

2009-02-06T17:11:00.000-08:00

Okay, I just got this letter a few days ago. Calvin had to write a letter to the new president for a school assignment. When he came to Devin and I and was complaining saying he didn't know what too write. We kinda blew him off. gave him some little examples. I fell bad now but well he did such an amazing job and it brought tears too my eyes.

Since the picture didn't come out very clearly I will write it out so you can totally see what he wrote.

Dear Obama,

Hi how does it feel to be President? I'm Calvin and I was wondering if you could help me. My dad will lose his job and my grandpa lost his Job. can you help me? Well, not me but my dad.

Sincerely Calvin

Okay, for a fourth grader I would have many questions for the president. But this little boy wa thinking of other people not himself. I am so proud of him and glad that he is thinking of his family.

Beavis and Butt head

2009-02-06T17:03:00.000-08:00

Ok I have honestly never watched that show but my hubby got the kids to do this and they all wanted to do it. It started out with Aeden then the rest fallowed suit. The older ones sat around laughing. And Taylor pulled out her handy Cell phone, can't leave her side or else she might die. LOL. So if you happen to have watched the tv show back in the 90's HAHAHA funny to say that usually the 80's. You will get the joke. But even if you havn't it is still funny too watch our boys act silly.

Kasandra And Baby Nash Update

2009-02-03T14:19:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends and Family:

First of all we want to thank everyone that has been praying and fasting for Kasandra, Nash, and our family. We know that the sacrifices will be accepted and the prayers will be answered. We have felt so much love and support over the last couple weeks and we can’t even describe how it has helped relieve the burdens we have felt in many different ways.

We met with the pediatric cardiologist today and received some answers that we wanted to pass along. Obviously we won’t know anything for sure until the baby is born, but they believe that the tumors in the baby’s heart are called cardiac rhabdomyomas which are non-cancerous tumors. He has six of them, but typically they will eventually shrink and disappear on their own. Two of the tumors are a little worrisome based on their location, so he will receive an echocardiogram in the hospital along with and MRI to check for tumors in his brain and other areas. As long as the tumors shrink before they get too big to cause a problem then he won’t need surgery. At this point they expect to monitor him in the hospital for 5-7 days, but beyond that we should be able to take home a healthy baby. Very good news!!

There is an underlying condition called Tuberous Sclerosis Complex that typically causes the rhabdomyomas. If Nash has this condition it can cause a very wide range of issues or it could cause nothing more than the original tumors. On a very positive note, we believe through this that we finally have answers we have been looking for regarding our 12 year old daughter, Jensynn. Jensynn was diagnosed about 6 years ago with epilepsy and specifically Benign Rolandic Seizure Disorder and she has a severe learning disability. The doctors said that typically that disorder and learning disability do not go together so there are still a lot of questions regarding her diagnosis and how to treat her. A couple of the symptoms of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex are seizures and intellectual disabilities and a few other things which fit Jensynn’s situation perfectly. At the beginning of March Jensynn will see her neurologist and begin the testing to see if she indeed does have TSC. We can then take all the necessary steps to help her in any way possible.

While we are concerned with Nash and his future we are relieved to hopefully be finding some answers for Jensynn about which we have been looking and praying for a long time. We have turned our faith and prayers to the direction that Nash will not be burdened by the symptoms of TSC and that we can make progress in helping Jensynn achieve her full potential with this new information.

Again, thank you for all that has been done for and in behalf of our family. We know that we have been blessed in numerous ways as a result of these efforts. This has been a lesson for us that our prayers are answered, but not always in the time or circumstances we want or expect.

This was a letter Scott, my brother in law wrote and I thought it was a perfect way too let everyone know how the family is doing.

Stress

2009-01-30T14:46:00.000-08:00

Well, I need to vent for a minute hope you don't mind. I HATE THIS STUPID ECONOMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay I am good. Thanks.

Well, 3 years in a row. Devin has lost his job. Every company has run out of money, Due to the fact that they havn't been paid by the contractors. So once again, it has happened. So, anyone have any ideas of any Plumbing company that may be hiring. Please let us know. Thanks

My Wonderful Sister

2009-01-28T16:14:00.000-08:00

Well, as some of you have already heard. My sister Kasandra, AKA Han. Is Prego with her 7th baby, It is a boy Nash Merrill. So that makes two girls and the rest boys. She is amazing. I could never handle that many nor fathom feeding them all LOL. But, She has been on an amazing scary roller coaster. That she is ready to get off, VERY SOON.

It started about 6 weeks ago she found out that she is a Gestational Diabetic. (Hope I spelled it right) So she was having to go on a special diet, do stress tests once a week, and an ultra sound once a week to make sure the baby is doing ok due to the diabetes. Then almost a week ago at her Dr. apt. She was getting her heart rate checked out and they realized that she was only having 40 beats per minute instead of 80. They told her it is a miracle you are still alive. So they called 911 and rushed her to Banner Desert. Where she sat for 24 hours to be monitored. Then when she came home they made two more trips back to the ER before the weekend was over. Her heart is beating way too fast and not enough all at the same time. So she is now dealing with that. Her OBGYN wasn't really happy with the news of her heart so they had scheduled too induce her to get Nash out early so that she could get better. At any moment in time she could pass out from not enough oxygen. Or she could die, and that isn't good for her or the baby. Then Yesterday at her weekly ultrasound. The dr was searching over the Nash's Heart and found 3 tumors. Yeah isn't that sad. Like she hasn't been dealing with enough now too add to the stress. We all thought that the baby was doing great. So now they are not going to induce Han, they are going to keep the baby in her too help him grow and develop. But they are definitely watching her every day.

She now has a team of 14 Dr's to watch over her and baby Nash. She is basically not able to do anything strenuous. And with a family of 8 that is really hard for her. Han is very independent and she is the one who runs the house. Scott provides for the family outside of the home. And he is definitely a pro at that. But now he is also being mr mom. Different for him. But Han said that he has been amazing.

So today I went over to her home and spent the day with her and Cooper(their 3 yr old) She was in good spirits but you can tell that she is very emotional. (Can you blame her) and she is ready to get off this roller coaster. I know that I am sitting on the side lines watching and cheering for the my sister and Baby Nash. I am so scared and when I think, pray or talk about it I get emotional. It is very hard to even talk about it with Han because I am trying to be the brave one for her and I am not very brave.

I just hope and pray that everything works out the way that it was supposed too. I love my sister with all my heart and it is breaking right now to see her in so much pain. I know that we are given these trials in our life to make us stronger but I am pretty sure I don't want any of these major ones in my life. Not sure I could be as strong as the people in my life.

So for those that would like too we are having a family fast this Sunday. For those that want too join us we would love the support.

Potty Training update

2009-01-26T09:23:00.000-08:00

Well, I am proud to update that on Jan 8 we had just started introducing Daxton into the adult world of Toilets. And for many weeks he wouldn't tell us when he had to go, but now he is telling us when he needs to go and Not very often does he have an accident. We only had one in the past week outside of the home. Which is amazing seeing how Mom is always on the move. Plus he goes to school three days a week for 3 hours a day and not one accident.

He is now just heading into the bathroom all by himself, Even in the dark. We are so excited and proud of him. He has always been slow at talking and expressing his feelings and his needs. I am so glad that I didn't quit. Many times I had the devil (Dad) telling me to quit that he wasn't ready and look who proved him wrong. I love being right. Because usually he is right. Much smarter man that I will ever be. LOL. Love you babe.

Calvin's Pine Wood Derby

2009-01-26T09:07:00.000-08:00

Well the 3rd Annual Calvin Harris Pinewood Derby.

This is always a fun time for the Harris family to get together and make these fun cars. Well this year Calvin and Grandpa Skip cut it out. Calvin said he wanted a truck. So in the process they made it a tow truck. And when Mom saw it she joked that it was Tow-Mator. So that's how Mator evolved. LOL. Calvin had more help in this this year. Dad made him sand it and well since it wasn't smooth enough mom jumped in and sanded away. But, once again dad didn't think it was smooth enough. So we told him too finish his masterpiece. And well dad did do an amazing job as always.

Well, Calvin didn't win but that's ok he had a blast hangin out with all the boys in our ward and watching his Mator, go down the ramp and get first or second the whole time. We even had a cheering squad. Poor Calvin turned red a few times when we he would do good and we (well Mom) would scream. LOL.

I am just really proud of Calvin for realizing that this is a fun thing to do and have fun with his family and friends and of course it is always fun to get first but the other places are great also.

Little Brownie Bakers

2009-01-09T08:49:00.000-08:00

Little Brownie Bakers

Cookie Sales

2009-01-09T08:41:00.000-08:00

Well its that wonderful time again. We are back to being the cookie mom and Taylor selling those wonderful cookies. She has upped her goal this year too 1000 cookies and well last year she was sooooooo close to that. So we figured we could do pretty good. If mom gets the word out. She really wants to go too Big Surf again. So if anyone is interested PLEASE let me know I will so come too you. Money isn't due until Feb. 20th so a little over a month away. Here is a link that will take you too see all the different cookies. Thanks for all your support.

Also, If many of you are on diets you can donate money too her troop or you can donate boxes of cookies for we will be sending them onto the troops over seas. Uhaul is going to be shipping them for us for free. Yeah!!!!!!

Little Brownie Bakers

Potty training

2009-01-08T09:35:00.000-08:00

I just have to say three words, OH MY HE--!!!!!!!!!!!!

For you moms that are doing this at 18 months. You are either crazy or super moms. I am so beyond frustrated. I usually wait until they are ready. Let me tell you. I was alot younger when Taylor was two and listened to all the moms then that said you have to have your child potty trained by two years old. So I cussed screamed fought and did all the fun treats and nothing worked. It took her so long to get it. (she wasn't ready I know that now) So I knew that she didn't deserve that and I didn't need to push it on her. She eventually got it. And after months and months of pull ups it was so over YEAH. When it was time to potty train Calvin I said no way, I will wait until he is ready. And we talked about it and tried a few times. But since he was scared of everything, we patiently waited. And one day after he was 3, he told me mommy I need to go poop. I just about freaked and flew out of my skin. SO excited and two days later he was completely potty trained and very few accidents, With no pull ups. Then, Tayton, once again was 3 and one day was potty trained no pullups and very few accidents.

I knew that waiting and being patient was the key. Well, Boy number 4 isn't so ready. Since Daxton has a few areas that he is slower in, we knew that he wouldn't be ready as the boys were right after turning 3, Well, Daxton will go in the toilet and he is wanting to wear the older two boys underwear. So, I decided two days ago to start letting him wear the underwear around the house. He has had a few accidents. But for the most part I have been on top of everything and he is going in the toilet. He doesn't tell me that he needs to go but he at least (hopefully) is getting the repetition of going in the toilet and will hopefully soon get the consept and start doing it all on his own.

Well, the frustrating part. I talked to his preschool teacher before the break and she said that when we are ready to potty train him they will also help him and do it at school. So today I took him into school and gave them the run down and said that he has a protective underwear on. ( I found them at Walmart) They feel just like underwear and the boys alway thought they were underwear. But when you do in them they don't leak everywhere like underwear does. But you still have to wash them not throw them away. So they would still have to take him and at least try and go potty. Well, his assistant teacher just seemed anoyed that I would do that too them. And like she didn't want to help me out. I am not asking her to potty train him. But he can't miss two weeks of school and I need to get it in his head that humans go on the toilet. HAHAHA.

Well, everyone cross their fingers and pray for him so that he will get the consept and be that big boy he is so badly wanting too be. They crap that us MOMS have to deal with.

Taylor, AZ

2009-01-06T15:59:00.001-08:00

Well, We finally got away. Thanks to Devin's parents. We were able to get away to their summer home. Since it has been almost a year since we were able to go up and enjoy some time to relax up there. We were expecting a snowy time but none, Until the day we were leaving.

It was so nice to get away, but since mom has ADHD and can't sit still for that long it got a little to relaxing. Yeah I know how sad. I think I took a nap everyday that we were up there. We got up there Tuesday night and left Sunday afternoon. It was so nice and quiet, kids went outside 98% of the time. Playing with other cousins and neighbor dogs. Finally after the 4Th day up there mom dragged dad out of the house. We went on our journey too Showlow Yeah hew!!!!!!!!! There wasn't much snow there either but we did find enough to play in at their local baseball park. So basically that is what these pictures are of. My camera was on the Fritz so didn't get any more pictures. SO sad.

Sunday morning we got up to Tayton running in our room "Mom it is snowing", (Mom) "No, it isn't!" (Tayton) Yeah it is and our car is covered in it." So of course I thought well maybe it had snowed over night. And sure enough it had. Out of all the days the day we are leaving. It had about an inch on the ground. So Devin pulled our burb under the covered porch so hopefully the window could stop getting more snow on it. Our windshield wipers are just about dead but since we really never need them we haven't replaced them. Well guess what we need them and really bad. And since the snow was coming down more and more we were scared that we wouldn't be able to make it home so that Devin could get to work on Monday. So we let the kids play while Devin and I packed up the burb and cleaned the house and winter proofed. Let me tell you as much as my kids love the snow they hate too be cold. When we called them in they were all crying except Taylor. MY HANDS HURT<>

Well, all in all we had a safe, fun and relaxing cheap vacation.

Time off of work

2008-12-28T15:50:00.000-08:00

Man as much as I hate that Devin's paycheck is going to be MUCH smaller than it usually is. I love when he is home. He rarely has a honey do list. I hate those things. I was fortunate to get a man who when he see's that something needs to be done he just gets up and does it. I was just blessed.

Well, Since we had moved too Mesa, the Yerf Dog has needed the engine taken out and took back to the store to replace (it was bad when we bought it thank goodness for warranty) And Devin hasn't really been in the mood to deal with it. So, this week he only worked two days and just relaxed the rest. I got down and dirty and gave him that honey do list. And our kids are so excited we now have a running yerf dog. So next weekend dirt here we come we are gonna go and let the kids ride their little hearts out. I love to see the joy in their little faces when they get too go and play play play, and man it is a cheap fun day.

And, I know that Kevin will love it even more because our Seven kids won't have to share two toys now we now have three and two of them have two seats. SO EXCITED.

Anyways, If you can't tell I am so excited and ready to go hit the dirt. Anybody wanna come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2ND Semester Over

2008-12-27T11:47:00.000-08:00

WOW, I can't believe how time has just flown by. Devin has already been in school for 2 semesters. That is tooooo crazy. I am so proud of him working full time being a part time dad and attending online courses. I am trying to juggle being a full time mom and work 2 days a week.

I am so excited that my children have a great example (their father) to attend college and get good grades. Devin got another A and a C (he forgot too do one assignment his last week so he was one point away from a B) He really deserves that B but guess he learns from his misreading LOL.

Anyways just want too tell my handsome man how proud and excited I am for him. What a great example you are setting for your children. Love you babe

Christmas Morning

2008-12-25T20:13:00.000-08:00

As most of you know this year has been a real roller coaster ride for us. But, we did make it threw it and are hopeing and praying that 2009 will be much better for the Harris Family.

Well, This year we started a new tradition that just like Jesus, the kids only get 3 gifts. (just won't tell them that Jesus got gold and all that expensive stuff LOL) But the kids got three of their favorite things. (We hope)

Taylor wanted an mp3 player, stuff from Claire's and a new jacket.

Calvin wanted also an mp3 player, video games( imagine that), and a new jacket.

Tayton wanted Webkins, video games, and a hand held Leapster.

Daxton wants anything you can throw, So of course Santa brought the softest balls you could imagine and a dance machine.

Aeden got a piano that just basically makes lots of noise, YEAH MOM!!!!!!!!!!!

And then we also started another fun tradition that on XMAS EVE they get too open one gift and it will be their XMAS PJ's. It was fun to watch their faces and see that they got cool new jammies. My kids don't have a huge selection of PJ's so they were so excited too see cool Xmas ones.

Well hope everyone had a wonderful Xmas and will always remember the true meaning of the holidays. Love you all and Merry Christmas.

Gingerbread fun

2008-12-19T14:48:00.000-08:00

These are just a fun night of trying to make Gingerbread houses. Well, The little ones held just made out of gram crackers but the kits that we bought didn't hold. But Taylor and Lillie had fun playing with the goodies.

2008-12-19T14:18:00.000-08:00

Well, Another year has come and gone. It has been a tradition with my mom and skip to have a family Xmas party every year. And it started out that Santa would come and give each grandchild their very own ornament. (Which is now taking over our tree, so far we have 31 ornaments, thanks we love it, Builds memories) But a few years ago the older grand kids figured out that Santa was really Grandpa Skip. So it ruined it for everyone. So with the crazy Great mind that Skip has he now dresses up every year as a close relative of Santa's. And this year he was the Oriental relative Fortune Cookie Claus. It is always a fun time waiting for this Saturday night wondering what Skip will dress up as and what roll he will be playing. He is awesome he really should go and perform for people he embarrasses his boys but we all love to see how he will perform for the grand kids. Yea the little ones as you can tell (Daxton) hasn't figured out that it is only Grandpa but maybe next year. And thanks to Mom and Skip for the great Family Tradition that you have started for our family and we do love and look forward to it every year. Love you both.

Welcome Fortune Cookie Claus

Mr. and Mrs. Fortune cookie Claus and

their grand kids

Aeden

Daxton

Tayton

Calvin

Taylor

2008-12-19T07:48:00.000-08:00

Well we have had a moment when we let Calvin have his own way in life. And that came to a end recently. I know that Since I am such a controlling mom at home. I was trying to give them their freedom to express themselves. And threw his hair is how he was doing it. I love you buddy and know you think it looked cool but you are much more handsome with shorter hair.

These are pictures of the kids practicing their instruments for their Xmas performance. Just getting out of shower and getting in a short practice before bed and since I had camera out they wanted me to take a few of them. They LLLLLOOOOOVVVVEEEE that camera.

Sad puppy dog face!!!!!!!!

Vinyl Lettering

2008-12-03T07:19:00.001-08:00

WOW, Well to make a long story short I am still selling vinyl. I got a phone call yesterday and I am still in business. So for those of you that do need it in time for Christmas PLEASE let me know ASAP and I can get your order taken down and emailed and then you can get it in time for Christmas.

Work and the glory

2008-11-29T22:34:00.000-08:00

I am so excited I have officially read two books in my adult life. Man I am so proud of my self. I can't believe that I have read that much and I have found the book series that I love and get totally into. And I am learning church history while I am at it. For those who want to learn the life of Joseph Smith, this series is the best way to do it. I have a hard time understanding the scriptures but this author broke it down for even me to understand. Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you...

Reading obsession

2008-11-26T08:07:00.000-08:00

Holly cow when I cot home from work last night I of course couldn't sleep. It was after 10:30 pm when I got in the door and all the kids didn't need tending too and the house was perfectly clean (thank you Devin you are my favorite husband). Then since we live in tight quarters I didn't want to do anything that would bother or wake up anyone. I decided to go in my room and read my book. Well, I was on page 390 and now I am on 478. My eyes started to get heavy so I decided to call it a night. Well, I hadn't realized what page I was on until that moment. And needless to say I was almost done with the book there is only 506 pages in the second book. I was so into the book it kept getting good and then I just couldn't think of anything but the book. It was actually quiet and I could think of what I was reading and nothing else. (didn't have to go back and read the page over and over again due to kids or husband interrupting me.) Well, when I put the book away and turned off my light I reached to set my alarm and realized that it was already ONE AM. And yes I am feeling it this morning. But since Daxton doesn't have school my nap won't be until later.

First Day on the Job

2008-11-26T07:45:00.000-08:00

Well last night was my first day of real work in over 3 years. I really enjoyed the change in daily life. Plus the benefits are awesome. I am stocking the store and straightening clothes, plus helping the happy customers.

Well, while on my first night of work. We were setting up the new pricing for the holiday sales and WOW, they are having a nice big sale today as well as added sale stuff on Friday. So for those of you that want a great deal on clothing here is your chance.

Family Home evening

2008-11-25T07:39:00.000-08:00

We decided to go to the Temple before the crowds hit and check out the lights and pick up a movie. Okay, I have to admit because I was born and raised in AZ. I haven't been to the visitor center in a few years. Sad yes I know. When we go to see the lights we usually are so frustrated with kids or know that they won't sit still and be quiet long enough to walk threw, So we leave. Well, didn't know they had remodeled it and split up the big room into three little different rooms. I love the new look very nice. And I love to look at the old pictures of what mesa looked like when they built the Temple. Wow, dirt roads, and black and white pictures. Well more like brown. LOL It's AZ remember just dirt everywhere.

The kids really enjoyed the last room where they were able to touch the screen and watch the short videos. Daxton had a blast touching it over and over and over and over. There was a little girl that was getting frustrated with him. So she gave him the look and yep he got that look so he stepped back and let her take over. It was very cute.

The kids loved telling people that their grandpa Harris is the one who made the Deer and Camels and wise man on display on the temple grounds. Years ago he made over five different sets of deer. And since they are no longer putting them on display they gave them back to him and we were honored with a set two years ago so we now have really big deer in our yard. They are very special too us. Thanks Frank.

I always love to play photographer so I asked Taylor to sit down in front of a this beautiful tree full of lights but since I don't have the proper camera it didn't turn out the way I would have loved but, I got a very beautiful picture of her anyways. She is very photogenic. She will pose anywhere and smile so perfectly. I love her so much, I am realizing to much over the past few weeks that she isn't so little anymore turning into a perfect young woman. I am so sad and excited at the same time. BOYS STAY CLEAR OR ELSE HER SYCO MOTHER WILL UNLEASH.

I love the last picture of my kids standing in front of Jesus. They all were in aw at how large the statue was and even Little Daxton looked up and said Jesus. I just wanted to cry he is talking so much and surprising us on every turn.

My savings

2008-11-17T18:28:00.000-08:00

Well, once again I sat down and made up a short grocery list and devin and I headed up to Fry's I really didn't have a lot too get since last week I got a ton of groceries and saved so much money. But since they were having another great sale week we went. I got more coupons from my in laws (thank you so much). But I decided it is easier to tell your kids no than your Husband who makes all the bacon. So we spent a lot more than I had planned but that's okay he works his butt off for his five kids and spoiled wife.

I spent $54.30 and saved $52.73 (49% savings) If I have of said NO to Devin my savings would have been alot more. But owell we did really good and I was excited. For those of you who are saying how check out the two links that I follow Penny's saved and the Bargain mom's that is how I do it. And Devin used to make fun of me for all the preparation and the stress but now he knows and see's why. With a big family and not a lot of money we are usually struggling to have a ton of food in the house and well now we are spending the same amount every month but have double sometimes triple the amount of food. YEAH makes me feel so great. One way I can help out my family.

New or Gently used Jackets

2008-11-15T12:43:00.000-08:00

I am need of a lot of help. Our Jr. Girl Scout troop is collecting new or gently used jackets for boys or girls. We need to try and do three community service projects in one year. And well our girls went door to door collecting canned goods so we are one down. Just an FYI, in that one night we collected enough food to feed my family for two weeks. That is a family of 7. I thought that was really good for just one night.

Anyways, If you would be able to donate anything, Please get in touch with me and I would love to come and pick them up from you. We need all the help we can get. Thanks so much.

Work and the glory

2008-11-12T08:13:00.000-08:00

Okay I just have to talk. I am so ecstatic. Like I said in an earlier post, I have never as an adult read a book, (well big book). Well about two weeks ago I finally finished the Work and the Glory I. I was so excited. I ran over the next day and go the Second one from my mom and I am already on page 211 out of 506. Let me tell you for those of you who read fast, I am not one of those I read slow. I feel that as I have been reading more I am getting faster.

I just want my kids to know that yes if MOMMY can do it you can too. Keep reading even as an adult it makes me feel so good to know that I still know how. LOL Since I am just a mom I haven't had much education over the past 12 years. So I feel like this is helping me.

2008-11-08T17:19:00.001-08:00

New Updated

2008-11-08T16:42:00.000-08:00

Ok, I am going to just update really FAST. LOL

In the past week a few things have happened and I hope and pray that until Christmas it calms down PLEASE.

First we had Daxton's Birthday, So we took him to McDonald's for lunch and my two sisters and their boys came with us. He wanted to show off his Crown that his teachers gave to him.

Then Taylor came home with a Principals Award. I am so proud of her she has been struggling this past few years in school. And for her to come home with this, It really made her feel AWESOME. Good Job Taylor.

Then We Finally had the two boys combined Party. It was a great turnout. First time ever we had more friends than family. Tayton had a blast playing with all the kids from his class. Since I was entertaining the kids I didn't get a chance to take any pictures of them blowing out the candles. Thanks to everyone that came and celebrated this day with our family.

My Savings at Fry's

2008-11-06T20:17:00.000-08:00

Ok I am not going to take a picture of everything that I bought because I filled up the entire back of my suburban and then part of the floorboard in the middle section. So needless to say I would be here all night downloading pictures. But I do want to thank Connie for allowing me the honor of learning how to clip and print and transfer coupons. I wasn't new to that part but It really helped me out a ton with her new blog. And for those of you that don't know about it check it out and you will love it as much as I have. http://PENNIESSAVED.blogspot.com/

I spent in first transaction: $25.17 but saved $83.71 ( yea proud of that one)

MFG CPN-22.80
Bonus CPN-6.15
VIP Card- 54.76
Total- 83.71

2nd Transaction: $122.81 and saved $73.33( that one too YIPPIE SKIPPY)

MFG CPN- 12.30
Bonus CPN- .70
VIP card- 60.33

3rd Transaction: $10.46 and saved $8.75

MFG CPN- .80
Bonus CPN- 1.10
VIP card- 6.85

So a grand total Savings of $165.79 Not good at math so can't figure out the percent but I am gonna say it is really good. I didn't have very much food in my cabinets so I did get a ton of stuff that wasn't on sale or with a coupon. But I am so thrilled I have an extra freezer in the laundry room and it is half full.

Fry's has their butt roast on sale buy one get one free. so check that out. I basically got two roasts for a family of 7 for $4.00 a piece. I got 8 boxes of cereal either free or $1.00 a piece and they were general mills brand my kids were so excited because we got their favorites and not the generic or the WIC brands LOL. There was a ton that I just can't list if you wanna call me or email me I can list them for you. But, check out the Fry's ad and Connie's blog and you will be so happy you did.

Happy Birthday

2008-11-06T20:07:00.000-08:00

Well I just wanted to tell my Best Friend in the whole world, Happy 31st Birthday Jenice (Berry) Smith. We have grown apart over the last few years but I still do love her and Wish her the best Birthday ever. I just can't believe we are getting so old. Man I guess the saying is true, Life fly's by when your haven fun. LOL

Voting

2008-11-04T15:19:00.000-08:00

WOW Another four years came and gone. I can't believe how fast my life is just flying by. Well, I waited for Devin to get off work this time and we went together. It was so different than four years ago. There wasn't a line. Not one person in front of us, crazy yeah. I will next time do the mail in ballot so I don't have to drive my lazy butt down to the place. LOL. Anyways I hope that everyone checked up on the Candidates and voted for them for the right reasons and not racial nor religion. This is our country and we want it ran by someone who will guide us to a better future for our children.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAXTON #3

2008-11-04T07:40:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that it has already been another year. My kids are getting so big, well not really just older LOL.

Daxton has been our happy little boy. When he was born he has swallowed the fluid during his birth and was kept in the nursery for the first 6 hours. Mom was a complete wreck. I wasn't able to hold or even touch him. Thank goodness he finally got it all up and turned out too be a healthy little boy. Then, when he was getting older and was such a quiet baby Mom and Dad kept thinking yea we finally got a quiet baby, but little did we know that he really had speech delay. When he was about 18 months old he wasn't even chattering like a six month old baby should do. Then when he hit two they had a speech therapist coming to our home once a week for about 6 months and then when he hit 2 1/2 he finally reached the 6 month age bracket for speech. Yeah. The milestones that don't seem much too normal kids are huge for him. Now he is in a special Ed preschool for his speech and he is doing amazing and they aren't sure how much longer that he will be allowed to stay there because if he starts talking in two and three word sentences he will be over qualified for that program. So we are really excited for his major improvement in such a small time.

Daxton has always been a special boy. At a very young age he was unloading the dishwasher, washer and the dryer. He has always had a fascination for garbage. He loves to help people and has OCD (like his mother) and has to always throw away his trash. Very clean boy(except for his face) A little story when he was about 2 we were at church and we pulled out a wipe to clean him after eating snack during sacrament, He kept freaking out that he had to find the garbage and throw it away. So, thinking that it was right at the end of our row I okayed him to go, well I finally realized after hearing him calling out "garbage, garbage, garbage" over and over walking around the chapel seeking for a garbage. Remember it was supposed to be quiet. But he was so proud of himself for finding the garbage and throwing it away. What a handsome boy. He always has the biggest cheese face on him. Now that he is learning to talk he is so proud of himself. When he is trying to get your attention he will call your name until he can see you, Then when he see's you he says "I was calling you". Well the best that he can say it. It is the cutes thing ever.

Well I hope that you have a special day today little man, Mom and Dad love you alot.

Anniversary Date

2008-11-01T22:51:00.000-07:00

Us waiting for our Table

I asked our massage lady to take a picture of us and well this is what we got. Oh well it was a great hour.

Us at Olive Garden enjoying our piece and quiet.

Devin after his nice massage. Go "Massage Envy"

Here is our Actual Date,

First we headed off to get a couples massage, at Massage Envy. If you ever need a great massage but don't wanna pay an arm and a leg this is the best place, plus they have two tables in the same room for couples. Let me tell you we really didn't interact with this but it was still so nice to get a have an hour of rest and relaxation. Devin's back has been bothering him so he enjoyed it much more than I did. But well it was ssooooooooooo enjoyable. Then we headed to Olive Garden to have a nice quiet dinner. Other than our old not so friendly waitress it was a nice and quiet dinner. Then since our night was still young we headed to Wonderful Wonderland Walmart to look for Christmas present ideas for the kids.

I just want Devin to know that I have enjoyed the long run that we have had and I am so excited for the next many years together. I can't wait too hit our 50 year anniversary. Many people thought because we were so young and in a bad situation that we wouldn't last but look at us. I love you and glad that you had enough nerve too tell me how you feel and started this wonderful journey.

Our 12 Year Anniversary

2008-11-01T21:56:00.000-07:00

Our First Prom Date May 1995

(a little blurry, had to take pictures with my camera of these Pictures)

Our Wedding Picture

Our Second Prom Date

Our Very First Date March 1995

Sadie's What a night will never forget

Here are some more updated pictures of us now.

WOW, I can't believe it has already been TWELVE YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!! And none of it has been boring.

For those of you that really don't know our history I will give you the short story. LOL!

Devin and Fawn both born and raised here in Mesa, AZ. Devin is one year and two weeks older than Fawn. We have known each other since we were little kids. We both attended the same church. Then when I was 11 my mom got remarried and moved next door to Devin. My step brother and Devin were good friends and of course I tagged along. But no sparks were happening yet, Until About October of 94' when we started hanging out with the same large group of friends. He saw me date two other guys in the group(short term of course) then I finally realized who I was supposed to be with. In March of 95' we went on our first date. Then on November 1996 we were married in Mesa. And been happily married ever since.

Couple funny stories. Devin was the priest president (in church) and I was the Laurel President so we would go to meetings together and before I got my license we would get rides together from other adult leaders and they would drop us off at the same house and the other one would walk home. But, little did we know they thought we were brother and sister. (Knowing that my mom had remarried but didn't put two and two together that it wasn't too his dad) Well, after getting our wedding invitation they finally figured it out. Lets just say they were really confused when they saw us kissing before the wedding. HAHAHAHAHA Fun game too play on people.

Devin and I worked together for three years. First job at Taco Bell, Second job good old BIG SURF, and third at a art framing shop for a couple of years well until Taylor had arrived. It was so much fun it was our way too make sure we saw plenty of each other. LOL,

We are so mean

2008-11-01T21:27:00.000-07:00

Devin's dad brought our kids a toy. You throw it on the floor and it splats and then it goes back into it's shape. Well Aeden didn't think they were too cool. But as mean as we are we sure thought it was funny to watch him squirm away.

Happy Halloween 2008

2008-11-01T11:05:00.000-07:00

we went too mine and Devin's parents ward trunk or treat. They had a dinner, games and candy. They kids really enjoyed themselves. It felt like a reunion, about 6 or 7 families that we grew up with in our old ward came back just like us and celebrated Halloween with their parents. So we were able to mingle and catch up on old times and compare kids.

Grandma Harris and Aeden

Taylor as her scary self

All five kids with their Proud Grandpa and Grandma Harris

Taylor and her Friend from school

Daxton is so proud of his loot of candy

Daxton Preschool Halloween Parade

2008-11-01T10:40:00.000-07:00

Daxton goes to a special Ed Preschool near our home for speech. About 8 months ago Daxton wasn't speaking at all. His 3rd birthday is next week.
Now, he is starting to say 2 and 3 word sentences. I know you are thinking weee, but for him that is amazing for what he was saying just 8 months ago he has done a 180. Well lack of saying.

Daxton and Mommy she is in the scariest costume of them all. LOL.
His School had their Halloween Parade. All the classes walked around the grass one by one and showed off their cool costumes. The teachers even dressed up. Most were very creative. Only a few didn't dress up. Daxton's teachers made their costumes they tie died them and made them into pumpkin faces. Very cute by the way.

Daxton and Mrs. Linda

This is his class out in front of the classroom. Very small and cute class.

Taylor 6th grade field trip

2008-10-30T19:47:00.000-07:00

Well, I am so fundraisered out. Yesterday, Taylor brought home another fundraiser. If she wants to go to sea world in March for the 6Th grade science camp she has to either pay the $245.00 cash or sell 49 T-shirts for her fundraiser at $14.00 a piece. I am so frustrated. She really wants to go but we don't have the $245.00 and my family just helped my niece with her 8Th grade field trip to Washington D.C. so not even possible to ask them, and that trip was $1600.00. I am grateful she isn't doing that trip LOL.

I am just so frustrated with the school for doing a lame fundraiser of T-shirts. I had a hard time trying to sell cookie dough for $10.00 a pop. Well, guess she is just gonna have to go door to door in other neighborhoods because mine isn't good at fundraisers. They just slam the door in your face.

Well, If anyone is interested in helping her out, Here is the website you can check out the shirts http://rtshirts.com/

Tayton's 6th Bday

2008-10-29T21:26:00.000-07:00

Riding his scooter on the new 202!!!!!

CANNON BALL!!!!!!!!!!

First Day of Kindergarten what a happy day that was,
He was so excited and still is everyday to go to school.

Look Mom, Blue Coconut Flavor, Yummy!

I am such a awesome big brother, He loves to hold onto
Aeden so he wouldn't fall over.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYTON!

Just a few pictures that I have in my computer of him over the past few years.

All five kids in order,

Tayton and his brothers swimming

Daxton pushing Tayton around in the high chair at McDonald's.
Next Tayton fell out and hurt himself. Always fun until someone
gets hurt.

Tayton and his DADDY at Peter Piper Pizza.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYTON!

Tayton showing his mom his beautiful smile and his cute
dimples.

I can't believe it my middle baby is already 6. I wanna cry. He has always been the biggest pill out of all 5 kids. But since he started Kindergarten he has done a 180 and let me tell you he has become the most sweetest little boy in the world. I love it and him. Well, Today he woke up too his dad calling him to wish him a happy birthday. Then I went and picked him up for lunch and headed off to McDonald's, Imagine that. Then we took the journey to Walmart and he got too pick out cupcakes for his class. Then tonight we took him to Fudruckers and Calvin won a stuffed animal so he gave it too Tayton(how sweet) for his bday. Tayton had been trying to win a prize and couldn't seem to do it. But, never fear Tayton your BIG Brother is here. Let me tell you how much my kids do surprise me. I know that my kids love each other but as siblings do they fight and well, Tonight showed how much they really do love one another and I felt so good inside.

Love you buddy and hope that you have a wonderful day at your Party.

It's official

2008-10-29T21:22:00.000-07:00

I am so excited, Devin just got a new calling and I think he will do awesome at it. And I think it is exactly what he needs. He is now the 1st counselor in the Young Men's. WOW. A mouthful. He is so excited about it. I told Bro. Hunsaker that he can't do anything with the youth because every time he does he gets hurt. LOL the last time he broke his collar bone. It has been a few years ago but, he keeps forgetting that he isn't a teenager again. I have to keep reminding him. I am so excited it is going to be a ton of work and responsibility but I know that he can do it and we are both so excited. And apparently there are some young men and leaders that are excited also.

Anyways, good luck Handsome and I love you and support you.

Trunk or Treat

2008-10-25T20:46:00.000-07:00

Our Ward had a Tri-Ward Trunk or Treat tonight. They had a dinner and then the trunk or treating. They really enjoyed walking around. Daxton wasn't too sure about all the scary things. But guess it will take time to realize that it is all fake. But Calvin was a skeleton, Tayton Dark Spiderman, Daxton the Devil and Aeden of course Batman. (Taylor was with her Best friend Kamille for the weekend)

Fall Carnival

2008-10-25T15:58:00.001-07:00

Daxton painted like a black kitty, MEOW!!!!!!!!!!!

Jaxon wanted his face painted like a football player.

Daxton won some freaky glasses. Kinda scary big eyes.

Tayton as a kitty. Very cute kitty

Aeden trying to walk. He loved the bouncy fun houses.

Calvin got his face painted like Batman.

Tayton and Daxton showing there love for MOM. Arn't they addorable. This is rear for them to hold still long enough for me to get these shots. LOL.

Tayton, Calvin, and Jaxon infront of the Lama, in the petting zoo.

Daxton waiting patiently for his turn to bowl.

The kids had their school Fall Carnival. So this is the first year we have ever gone and it actually was really fun. There were alot of things for the kids to do and the tickets were cheaper than I thought they would be. Most rides were only 1 to 3 tickets. Which made our tickets go a long way. We had 100 tickets between our three boys. Plus the snacks like cotton candy, popcorn, soda water churro's and frozen yogurt's were also one too two tickets. So after about one hour of doing everything more than once we gave the two older boys ten tickets each and said go have fun just stay together. Within a half and hour they were back and done with all the tickets. But they had a great time. We were there for about three hours and had a great family night for only $40.00, that was really cheap let me tell you. If we went too the fair, it would have been like $300.00 and think the kids had more fun last night than they would have at the fair.

Devin's Party

2008-10-25T15:34:00.000-07:00

Brian and Macy gabbing with Devin

Both Grandma's Loving on Aeden

Nikki Doing her homework

Everyone Mingling after eating

Devin Gabbing with his brother and relaxing.

Here are just a few pictures of the FUN night we had for Devin and his great accomplishment. Glad everyone was able to make it and thanks for coming.

This is the Poster the Kids made their Dad. I wish you could actually read the whole thing it is so cute.

Tagged

2008-10-24T07:41:00.000-07:00

Well I was finally tagged. Well Guess when they say everyone and everyone that would be me included. LOL Anyways thanks Amanda. I am supposed to grab the fourth photo I have and just like amanda that is really hard for me because since I am a picture freak. I have file after file and so on. But here it is. It is a picture of Arleen and I when we went too the Lake for Kevin's 30th Bday. Awesome day.

Happy Birthday Rig

2008-10-23T19:48:00.000-07:00

Today was one of the many nephews 8th bday party. And they had it at a new bounce place. It is off of 56th street and Main in mesa. It is just north of Main on 56th street.

Let me tell you it was much cheaper than Bounce You and much bigger. And Adults are free. It has about 8 or 9 jumping things all in one room. They have big slides and small slides they have a big bus that they go into it has a tiny slide in that and other fun stuff. Kinda like a fun house. Anyways, I don't know the name of it but so worth the price. Only $5.00 a kid on Thursdays from 4-8pm. So if you need a cheaper way to entertain your kids in the summer it is perfect and indoors.

After that we headed back to Han's home and eat Pizza and cake. Was awesome glad I was a guest and not the Host. LOL. Guess I will be in a few weeks, At Tayton and Daxton's Combined Party.