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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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