Recent Adventures

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!!!!

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

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

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

Family Pictures

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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