Camping Near Payson

Wow first time the Harris family went camping and it didn't rain. We went up just past Payson. It was really fun unfortunately everyone got a nice sunburn. Bad mommy didn't think to pack sunscreen. We were really close too the creek so we pretty much didn't see our kids all day long, but we sure did hear them. I love to camp and am looking forward too the next one. We had our two good friends and their families tag along. We were definitely out numbered kids too parents. but was a blast and no fighting believe it or not with 17 kids they all got along great. YEAH Us parents did good at raising them, hahahahaha.

Camping 2008

Crazy Daxton

Moving Day

Well, since I can't keep anything inside I figured I will spill the beans too everone who reads our family blog. We will be moving in the middle of June. I am so excited to be closer to family but really sad to leave our first home and ward and my girl scout troop. This is the longest Devin and I have lived in one place in the last 11 1/2 years we have been married. Crazy I know.
Devin is going to finally do it get his plumbing lisence, And start up our own company. I am scared to death. I am not one person too jump into anything with out thinking it threw alot. And I have been thinking it over for the past few years and I am ready scared but ready. I pray that everything will go our way and we will have a better future for our kids. Life has been so crazy the past two christmas' devin loosing his job too the lack of his owners wanting to work near the holidays and well that means devin gets let go. With no warning. SO we are tired of him doing all the work and them getting all the good stuff. So we are going to start a company and try to learn from the mistakes that his ex-bosses made and make our lives better. Long journey ahead. But should be worth it.

My dad is graciously letting us stay in his home in mesa for the next year so we can get things situated and then we can get a home of our own again, and let our kids restart their lives. I pray that we are doing the right thing. I know that they miss thier cousins and grandparents. But we will miss all the great friends that we have made here in Florence.

Outback Dinner

Last night we decided since Devin had done a side job and the right thing to do would be to pay off debt, we would do the Harris thing and do out too dinner. HAHAHAHAHA at the best place in town. Well the second best place, Melting Pot #1. And Devin invited his parents to go along and of course they couldn't resist passing up an opportunity too see their grand kids they came too. Was nice to sit down and enjoy a meal as a family and not have to cook or clean up. And not too mention wonderful. Since Devin isn't a photo loving man he always has to put his two sense in where it isn't needed this is our best shot together. But that is us. Crazy love birds, HAHAHAHA.

Dinner at Outback

Wonderful Daddy

Wonderful Daddy

Sunday morning I had to take Aeden to urgent care. He had a fever that wouldn't break. Plus his soft spot was bubbled up. Mom is a worry wart. But by the time I got there he was smiling and happy and needless too say they sent me home telling me too keep giving him Tylenol and then Motrin. Wish there was a Dr. that would come too your home and do all that stuff so you don't have to drive an hour just too be sent home.
Well let me tell you what a wonderful Daddy my five kids have. To Taylor, Devin walks on water and can move walls. She has him wrapped around her little finger. I guess I was the same way, but anyway the pictures say it all. I came home too Taylor playing Hair Salon. Devin has been growing his hair out for me. (He hates it) So now she can put pony tails in and comb it and just well be a little girl. We don't see that very often she is our 5Th boy. But, wouldn't have it any other way. It has now been a couple of hours and he still hasn't taken the cool due out. He ate lunch that way and is now taking a nap. He looks very funny. But, that shows how proud he is of his little girl. She did a great job and he wants her too know that. Mom just laughs when I look at it. But he amazes me everyday and I would love to have 1/2 the patience that he has with our kids. Thank you Devin for your guidance, I love that in you.

Family Hiking

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

On Saturday for girl Scouts. We took 6 out of ten girls on a fun filled day too Boyce Thompson near Superior. We left Magic Ranch around 9:30am and got there about 10am. Nice short drive. We walked around for a couple of hours then headed to picnic area and eat then at 1pm we headed to the Junior Girl Scout class. But turned out it was scheduled wrong and it was for brownies. But the girls still enjoyed it. Even Calvin got too pass stuff off for Cub Scouts. Two birds with one stone. Anyways, the hike was fairly easy and the weather was beautiful. When you actually slow down and read the signs there are actually very interesting plants there. Have a chocolate mint plant and it actually smells like chocolate. Anyways when you get the chance go visit the Arboretum, cheap family activity.

Weekend Fun

Wow, I really don't like the heat. And not looking forward too June-August. So our wonderful friends Kevin and Patricia, have this wonderful pool and Jacquzzi (heated I might add) anyways, they had a BBQ-Pool party and invited us out for some fun. Well it was. There was 17 kids there and 5 adults need I say more. I was a complete wreck, Major worry wort. But everything went great. No sun burns, thank goodness for sunblock and only 80 degrees out. Food was great as usual and great company. We love the Stradlings been great friends for a long time, and hopefully many more too come. We love you guys.

Anyway, Taylor- was little mom MAJOR help playing with Daxton and just loves the water. (very much like her father, part fish).
Calvin- just played and played and played, also part fish. Got out too eat and then back in forget the whole 30 minute rule.
Tayton- once again constantly haves to go POTTY when we swim. Kid needs to stop swallowing water. But so cute when he says, MOM I have to go Potty AGAIN. hahahaha
Daxton- Wasn't sure of the water at first, but once he warmed up too it, no stopping him. He couldn't get enough of it. He got curious once he saw the older kids jumping off waterfall. So dad started off small, the side of the pool. It was all down hill from there. He is now jumping off the waterfall. Very cute. But just like his older brothers and Sister doing fun stuff at young ages. Gotta love the no fear factor.
And Aeden- Well too windy for mom so he didn't get in the water. Mean mom.

Two Big Events

Well once again the Harris' are busy busy busy.

Taylor had been working for the last month and a half on a report about the first female Pharaoh, Hatshepsut. Don't ask me how to saw it but Taylor sure thinks she knows. HAHAHAHAHA. Anyways, after she did her 100 note cards and poster board and report. She then had to dress the part of this lady and act as a wax statue for all the parents to come and see their museum. It was the Eduprize 1st annual wax museum. She did awesome. I was so proud of Taylor. Her Teacher Mrs. Ross, would go up too the students and tap them on the shoulder and then they would come too life and say their speech. Basically telling everyone about themselves.It was really cool to watch all these 5th and 6th grades, I was very impressed.

Then Last night was Calvin's 2nd annual Pinewood Derby Race. Last year he got 2nd place and well he didn't show it was so excited. (but that is Calvin Mr. excitement, NOT) But well he did have a really cool looking car but he didn't win more than one race. Poor guy. But he still had fun. I think dad was more upset than Calvin. Dad tries to make the car the coolest looking but the fastest, But yes Dad is very talented. Next year maybe he will try and make it cool and fast. HAHAHAHA. Mom had to remind Grandpa also that it was just for fun and too calm down. But everyone had a good time and we always have next year to get first place.

Both Dad and Mom are so very proud of our kids. We can't believe that they are getting so big and old. Well more old than big, hahahahhaha.

Mothers Day Ideas

Hello everyone, It's that time again to try and top last years gift. Well I have been brain storming and I have a few ideas. Let me know what you think.

1st one is a board with a cute little saying. You can change the Nana or keep it the same.

2nd one is a cute saying for those grandma's that want to show off all there grand kids.

3rd one is too help out those grandma's who need a little extra help remembering when their kids/grand kids birthdays are.

and 4th is a BRAG board too hang those drawings that grandma gets so once again she can brag about how crafty her grand kids are.

Well, if anyone is interested I can gt you a quote the prices will very depending one how custom you make it.