Yergensen Family

The 2010 year in a Nutshell!

2010-12-27T16:24:00.002-07:00

Happy Holidays to all of our friends and family!
Here is a small recap of some of the Highlights and Lowlights from 2010:
We were blessed to take many mini-vacations to Southern Utah. We also ran many running events: Hurricane 5k, Spectrum 10k, Homestead 15k and Swiss Days 10k (with AJ) and then Andy’s 5th St. George Marathon in October. Holly and Anycia also did the Woman of Steel Triathlon in American Fork, Utah. Anycia took 2nd in her age group.

We had other exciting things happen with Anycia graduating High School (Now a Freshman at SUU), Kennedi turning 1, Kamri turning 3, Jadyn turning 8 and getting baptized, AJ turning 16 and driving and McKade getting his Scouting - Arrow of Light Award! Andy’s Park City Indoor Flag Football team went undefeated and won the Superbowl. Also… Andy, Anycia, and AJ teamed up with his friend Tommy (and son TJ) in Roosevelt for a 3 on 3 soccer tourney for UBIC.

On the flip side of things we had some tough times with Andy’s Dad (Mike) passing away in June (at 67), and Holly’s Grandpa (Grant Jensen) passing away at the young age of 101! In July, Andy tried catching a Softball with his non-glove hand and popped his knuckle and also ripped off his finger nail (7 stitches), and then on Halloween he did an interesting trick (not treat) and had an emergency appendectomy. Also, we had a minor flood in our kitchen requiring new flooring in the kitchen and dining room. (parlayed into new flooring in family room too!)

Over Thanksgiving we were able to spend a week in Las Vegas for a Yergensen family reunion (and memorial), the kids were able to do a zip line at Fremont Street and rides at the Circus Circus Adventuredome, and play tennis and basketball at the Rental House when they weren’t jumping in the Jacuzzi or playing with cousins.
Well that is our year in a nutshell (not everything, but most). We have had a wonderful and busy year with our ups and downs!
Life is good at the Yergensen Household! We are very blessed to be happy and healthy!
We wish you and your families the happiest of Holidays!!

Summer 2010

2010-07-05T15:05:00.003-06:00

I haven't posted in a long time. Our summer has been crazy and this is my attempt at starting to catch up. Here is Andy, Anycia and AJ at Anycia's High School graduation.

At Jadyn's baptism after-party the little cousins had some fun. Aliyah, Ella, Lauren, and Kamri.

Golf Tournament in Price Utah

2009-07-12T22:29:00.001-06:00

Kamri Eating Cold Stone Ice Cream
Kennedi Smiling

Andy and Kennedi

Kennedi

Kamri digging for Dinosaur bones!

Kamri and I in the Ti pi.

Andy plays in a golf tournament in Price every year. Kamri, Kennedi, and I went with him this year. We arrived Friday night to the Holiday Inn. They had us in a one bed handicapped room. I had a guarantee 2 bed room. I have worked in the hotel industry and understand when you get busy that things just don’t work out properly but if you are guaranteed a 2 bed room I want it. So I had to show her my confirmation and then they finally changed us rooms. After that we went swimming and then settled down in our room. Andy got up the next morning to play golf, which he shot a 78. The girls and I went to McDonald's for breakfast and played in the play place. Then we went to Walmart for a few items and for items I didn’t need but got anyways. We waited for Andy to get done golfing then went to lunch at Ricardo’s Restaurant. It was good. We then went to the Dinosaur museum. Afterwards went back for a much needed nap. They didn’t sleep long. We got ready and went to the golf tourney steak dinner at the country club. Then went to the park and off to bed. The next day Andy went golfing again and shot 81. When he was done we went back and sure enough he got 1st place in his division. Way to go! After spending his money in the pro shop we drove home. It was a nice little vacation with the little girls.

Catching up...

2009-07-04T13:55:00.005-06:00

Kennedi and Daddy...She is getting so chubby!
AJ, Kamri, and Anycia at AJ's soccer tournament.
Jadyn, Kamri, and Liv at seven peaks.
Kamri, Kennedi, and Daddy at seven peaks playing in the water. Kamri was checking on Kennedi making sure she was ok. She is very protective!

So I‘ve been a HUGE slacker when it comes to my blog. So I will try and catch up on what has been going on in our lives…where to begin?

The month of May…we went to St. George for Andy to run the Hurricane Half Marathon with my sister Mari and Ty. We hit Provo, only a half hour from home and Kamri vomits everywhere, all over her, all over the car, all over her car seat! So we hit a Kmart tried to clean it up and bought a bucket and air fresheners. She didn’t feel well the whole trip. But we had fun and it was warm and sunny which is what we needed.

The month of June…we had family come visit. Andy’s mom (Grandma Marylin) came from Texas and his brother’s family (Chris, Val, Leif (4), and Liv (2))came from California. They stayed with us for 2 weeks…which it rained most of the time. We went to the Kamas pool and we got Leif to go down the big slide by himself…we also got Grandma Marylin to go down who is deathly afraid of heights! She said it was so much fun. We were so proud of them both for taking the challenge. We also went to seven peaks and had a fun day at the water park.
We hung out a lot and watched the rain…

We have also been working on our backyard. We were hoping it would have been done by the time they arrived but it wasn’t. We are still working on the yard and it would probably have been done but the weather has not cooperated! Top soil is going down this weekend and sod comes Monday! WAHOO!

AJ and Anycia had teams that went to the Utah Summer Games. Both teams took the silver home. Great Job!

I am back at work now. I came back June 29th. It’s a hard transition to make but you gotta do what you gotta do!

Andy is working hard on the yard. He borrowed a tractor from our Bishop which was very helpful in moving the dirt around. AJ has been here to help too and he has been a great little helper! Andy is not a big handy man and he has dug trenches, put in and connected sprinkler pipe, drove a tractor and moved dirt, and set the sprinklers! I am so proud of him! He has done such a super job!

We got Anycia a job at the Dairy Keen. So she has been working a little and playing a little and getting into trouble a little. She now has a boyfriend named Paul who she hangs out with a lot. SCARY!

AJ has been here for 2 weeks. He has helped a lot on the yard and with the kids.

McKade is at his Great Grandparents house in Escalante. He got to stay for a week and is enjoying every moment. If he got his way he would have stayed all summer. He’s been fishing, feeding chickens, etc.

Jadyn just turned 7 on June 23rd. Coach Pitch just got over for her. Andy was her coach.

Kamri is talking a whole lot more and running around like a crazy girl. She tries to keep up with the older kids…and she does quite well. She is a very protective big sister and tries to help out with Kennedi.

Kennedi is a chunk! A cute little fatty! She is smiling and making more noises. She loves to be held and is spoiled rotten. (She is the baby of the family) She is now 12 weeks old.

So our summer is going great and everyone is healthy and happy! What more can we ask for…

Random Photos

2009-05-06T14:23:00.003-06:00

Kamri at the Park!
Kamri and Ella Swinging at the park.

Erin and Ella at the Park.
Easton climbing at the Park.
Down the slide!
Kamri with my glasses on.
Andy on his bike with his cool new riding gear! His first ride!

Grandma and Grandpa Yergensen come for a visit

2009-04-27T21:14:00.005-06:00

Kamri enjoying running around at Anycia's track meet.

Spring was here for one day!

Matt, Anna, Chelsea, and Donovan

Grandpa Mike with Kennedi, and Grandma Donna with Kamri

We had a nice visit with Andy's family last Friday. Grandpa Mike and Grandma Donna came out for a doctor visit to the VA and on their way back to the Farm in Myton, they stopped to see Kennedi for the first time. Matt, Chelsea and the twins showed up shortly after. It was a lot of fun watching Kamri play with her cousins from Roosevelt.

Delivery Details...

2009-04-22T11:51:00.004-06:00

Little Kennedi Addison Yergensen
Andrew and I before baby was born. I still have my pregnant fat face.

Megan and I before Kennedi arrives.

I want to post some delivery details for remembering in the future while they are fresh on my mind...

The morning of April 11, I woke up with Kamri around 7:30 and had contractions about 20 minutes apart...Andy had to work the night before so he was downstairs sleeping and I didn't want to wake him until they started getting closer. So around 9 I went and woke him up and told him they were ten minutes apart. He said if they get closer to come wake him again. About 9:30 Kamri missed her Daddy and woke him up for me...not because I asked her to but because she missed him. So he got up. Finally around 11 my contractions were about 6-7 minutes apart so I told Andrew that we should go just in case. Kamri was born within 15 minutes of arriving at the hospital and I didn't want to take that chance again. (We did wait too long to go to the hospital) So we arrived and got the last room in the OB. I got all hooked up to the machines and come to find out I was only dilated to a 4, but my contractions were painful and consistent so they kept me. I got my epidural around 2 and I was dilated to a 7, they broke my water at 2:30 and the little one came at 3:50 in the afternoon.

Now for the gory details...I thought my epidural was working until I started to push and I could feel almost everything. Three pushes and she was here...but the bad thing was when they were trying to get the placenta out...well the umbilical cord came out but the placenta didn't. So he tried to get it without having to go inside...he used prongs and other things but finally he just put his hand inside and eventually pulled it out...this part of the labor was way more painful than actually delivering. (Yes I felt like a turkey!)

My sister, Megan, came to watch because she was curious as to how things worked. She doesn't have any kids yet. She said that it was the coolest thing she has ever seen. She said she just wanted to cry when she saw the head coming out. The only time she got nauseous was when the doctor started to stitch me up...she said the needle was a big hook and it was huge! It was a pretty cool experience to have her there.

Another thing that happened...my doctor who is Dr. Tayler was suppose to be out of town that weekend and so we thought...so Dr. Graham was the one on call and he was the one who actually delivered Kennedi. Come to find out that my Dr. hadn't gone on vacation after all and had never told the nurses he was going...they just took our word for it. Anyways it all turned out just fine. Dr. Tayler wasn't too happy with the nurses because he actually stayed in town because he had two of us who might go into labor.

All in all we are healthy and happy hanging out at home! Kennedi was a little backwards at first when it came to the sleeping at night but now she just wakes up to eat. We are happy she has arrived and can't wait to see what the future holds!

Kennedi Addison Yergensen

2009-04-13T12:01:00.003-06:00

Hooray!
Kennedi was born April 11, 2009 at 3:50pm.

Big Sister Kamri with little Kennedi.

Andy is happy everyone is healthy and glad Kennedi made it!

Waiting...Waiting...Waiting...

2009-04-07T11:41:00.003-06:00

Well I have 10 Days until my due date. Saturday the 4th was my 2 weeks mark of when I usually go into labor and have my little ones but not this little one. She must not want to come join the world just yet. So here I am waiting...and waiting...and waiting...every little braxton hicks contraction I get I just wait for it to get worse or keep going every few minutes...but nothing. So the waiting goes on. Hopefully the pregnancy will end...

The best little quote I have recieved so far is..."I have never known someone to be pregnant forever!" with laughter after!

March Madness

2009-03-24T05:10:00.007-06:00

A few things are out of the way…now the baby can come any day!

Andy is back from his “Boys” weekend in St. George. Which consists of golfing, gambling, golfing, and more golfing. Oh, but he also ran the Spectrum 10k with AJ.

I told him to do a trip before I had the baby because he won’t be leaving me for a while… I have never had two kids under the age of two before…two in diapers, two needing lots of attention. So he is stuck with me…poor guy! He came home exhausted…

We have bought our fun outdoor playset for the backyard that will be finished this year. I can’t wait until it is done…Kamri will have a hay day outside all summer long. She is our outdoor girl…she would live out there if she could.

I have finally passed my six hour certification test. I am now a Certified Residential Appraiser!
Andy’s last chairman meeting for his State Library Board is over too.

McKade performed in the Disney program at school. They practice and rehearse for months for this big performance. This is a very BIG performance for the 3rd grade class. They have wonderful costumes and have to learn songs and dances. McKade was Zazu from the Lion King. He had a lead role of singing “I just can’t wait to be king” and he did a great job. He also had a lead role in “Trashin’ the Camp” from Tarzan. He did great in that too. I was such a proud mom!

Anycia and Sam Stone

Anycia's Prom Group

Anycia’s Prom is over too. It happened on Saturday March 21st. She was asked by Joe Horner to go to their Junior Prom in front of the school over the announcements in TV broadcasting!
Their date consisted of: snowmobiling in the morning, ate Café Rio for lunch, came home got ready for the dance and went and ate at a fancy ($25 and up a plate) Italian restaurant on Park City Main Street. We got to watch her promenade at the school, which was the last one at that school because they will be in the new High School next year.

It was lots of fun. Andy had never been to a promenade before. He was very impressed at how much fun prom was for the kids. He was such a proud Dad. Anycia looked beautiful and had a wonderful time on her date.

For those of you who don’t know what the promenade is…it is for the Juniors because it is the Junior Prom. Prom is for the whole High School they just don’t promenade. They learn a dance with their date to perform in front of their families. Then after their little performance they dance with their parents. Anycia danced with her dad and step dad. Then the parents leave and the kids have their prom. It is a great way to show off their dresses and make them feel super important!

So now that all the events are over (well for now anyways) we can have this little princess anytime. I was officially 36 weeks on Saturday. So the count down is on. I have always been two weeks early and I am hoping that will happen again. So the predicted date is April 4th. Just because I am hoping to go two weeks early will mean I won’t and I will probably go longer than my due date…that would be so frustrating! Oh well, the longer I wait the longer I have off in the summer time! WAHOO!

County Basketball is over for the year!

2009-03-05T21:15:00.003-07:00

Here it Kamri climbing up and down the bleacher steps. Which doesn't last too long then we have to go play in the hallway and luckily the other gym was open and she could run in there...She doesn't stay still...wiggle wiggle wiggle all the time. Usually hopping (we call her hopper) or running around!
Here is Jadyn and Kamri in the other gym. They were running around and having fun. McKade is up on top of the bleachers. He was also running around and being a goof ball.

Here is my gansta husband playing basketball. They lost the championship being tied with 4 seconds left in the game. Andy threw the ball in bounds to Rocki, then Rocki tried to get it back to Andy but it got stolen and they scored and the game was over! SORRY BOYS! It was a good game and they should have won. They were dominating the game.

Andy played great! 3 pointers and free throw shooting...SWOOSH! Good Job Baby!

Flag football is still going on til the end of March then kiddie soccer comes mid April and Coed Softball in May! Sports are never ending in our house. But what can I say we love it! BUSY BUSY BUSY!

Can Anyone Say CHEESE???

2009-02-24T21:45:00.000-07:00

This is the BIGGEST CHEESER I have seen in a long time!

Hope it makes you smile like it does us everyday!

Thanks Kamri for saying "CHEESE"!

Anniversary Night ALONE!!

2009-02-22T20:56:00.000-07:00

Well our Annniversary was on the 18th but we had planned for a night away on the 21st. It was the only gift I wanted. This was the first night away from Kamri. It was hard but well worth it. My parents were ever so kind in watching Kamri over night.

So we dropped Kamri off around 4 on Saturday and took off to SLC for an over night stay at Little America. We checked in and lounged for a bit. We decided we needed to go try Cheesecake Factory for dinner. So around 8:30 we took off to find it. We arrived and walked in...to our surprise it was packed...even at 8:30 at night...we finally got seated around 9:20ish. We ate too much food. We were so so stuffed! In other words it was good food! Then after went back to the hotel and crashed. When you eat that much food you have to just crash.

We woke up and went to the pool. Andy swam a little and I just relaxed. After we got ready to check out and go eat. The brunch was closed in our hotel so we went to The Grand America Hotel for their brunch. It was really good and I didn't over eat this time! Then we went home to get Kamri...she had a rough night without us. So she was super super cranky.

Overall we had a wonderful time...after this little one arrives we probably won't get a night alone for a while.

Thanks Mom and Dad for watching Kamri and Thanks Andrew for our wonderful night alone!

Time to Complain....Bare with me!

2009-02-19T21:49:00.003-07:00

So I hate to post negative things and I hate to complain, but at this time I just think it will make me feel better. I might delete this later...Here it goes...

This pregnancy has been the worst one I have had. This is number 4 and the last...but the worst. I have never counted down the time so much as I have on this one. Not so sure if it is because I know it is my last and I am just ready to be done and start to get my body back. I feel so fat, so uncomfortable, so worn out, so tired all the time, No energy...and the list goes on. So a couple things I have decided...I am a depressed pregnant woman. I learn I am pregnant, which I am very excited about yet I eat, and eat, and eat, and eat, and eat...well you get the point. I end up gaining so much weight that about this time in my pregnancy I get depressed and just want it to be over! The past couple days my Arthritis has come back in my right ankle and foot...well I think it is my arthritis it could be from when I chipped the bone in my ankle from bad sprain in December. It too is very uncomfortable.

I usually have really easy pregnancies and easy labor and delivery...this one being so much harder than the other ones worry me! So one of my more recent fears of having the baby is that this baby will be the hardest labor I have had and eventually have to have a C-Section . I know I am worrying about things I have no control over. My other fear is that I have this baby in March when my husband is gone on his golf weekend. I keep having this dream that I have this little one without him and I don't want that to happen...my dream is that I have contractions but I don't want to worry him because they are not too bad and I wouldn't want him to come home and nothing happen so I don't worry him but then all the sudden they are 2 minutes apart and by the time I can get a hold of him I am on my way to the hospital...yes another dumb dream (I have really strange dreams when I am pregnant) I just don't want it to happen. More than likely it won't and I am just being a worry wart. So those are my complaints and paranoia's...thanks for reading. I sure do feel a little better now!

Happy Anniversary, Andrew!

2009-02-18T18:00:00.003-07:00

On this day 3 years ago, February 18, 2006, was the most magical day I have ever experienced! I married the man of my dreams! It was snowing BIG fluffy snow flakes just like the day he asked me to marry him! It was perfect in every way. The ceremony, dinner, dancing…but the best part about it was marrying Andrew Scott Yergensen and making him mine forever! He is perfect in every single way! I adore him and would do absolutely anything for him! I am so in love and so happy! Thanks for being my husband and loving me! You are everything I have ever hoped for and imagined my husband would be! You will forever be my best friend, lover, and husband! You will always be my lover boy, sexy back, baby, sweet pea, love bug…Always pamember and never formget!

I love you with all my heart and that will never change!

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary (3 Years)

2009-02-18T00:01:00.000-07:00

Dear Holly, Wow! It has been a fast 3 years, and so many things have happened. We bought our house together, and had a beautiful daughter, we've coached McKade and Jadyn, and cheered on Anycia and AJ in their games...we played co-ed softball together, run a few races: 5k's and even the Provo Half Marathon. In a another month you will be giving me another beautiful daughter. I am so thankful to be married to you, and I know I am the luckiest guy in the world because I get to kiss you any time I want! Thanks for being my Hot Stuff Pizza!

February 16 - SSAFC

2009-02-16T20:20:00.001-07:00

Monday was President's Day. We took McKade, Jadyn, and Kamri to the South Summit Aquatic and Fitness Center.

McKade and Jadyn showing off their muscles!

Kamri and Jadyn "cheesin" for the camera.

My Valentine!

2009-02-14T20:48:00.003-07:00

My dear sweet husband, Andrew, is my valentine! He is the love of my life. The sweetest man I know. I love him with all my heart!

I absolutely adore everything about him! I love his sense of humor, his love for his children, his love for me, his sweet smell, his love for sports and competition, the way he takes care of us, the way he walks and talks, the way he smiles, the way he laughs, the way he gets excited about sports on TV and yells, the way he is involved with the community, I could go on and on but that would take too long so I will just say... I love him and everything about him!

Thanks for being my Valentine, Baby!

Junior Prom

2009-02-14T20:26:00.003-07:00

Anycia got asked the other day to the Junior Prom. She is so excited. She is a worry wart and has been thinking she wouldn't get asked...so her attitude went from grumpy to flying high! Now we get to go dress shopping, watch the promenade, and all that fun stuff!

Congrats Anycia we are so excited for you!

Sickness - Sickness - Sickness

2009-02-14T20:16:00.002-07:00

The sickness has been going around. First it started with Jadyn and her pneumonia, then Kamri got a cough, fever, runny nose, and double ear infections and McKade had the cough too. Now Andrew has the virus and I have a bad sore throat and cough. Anycia has been the lucky one and not gotten it yet. I hope she doesn't too.

So that is the fun with our family. Sickness - Sickness - Sickness

Pneumonia and Antibodies

2009-02-01T21:57:00.003-07:00

Jadyn stayed home all week with a fever. She eventually got a cough and sore throat...we finally took her to the doctor Friday afternoon and found out that it was pneumonia. There had been a 5 to 7 day virus going around and I just assumed that is what she had so I didn't take her in. But since she wasn't getting better we thought she should go get her checked and found out that she had pneumonia. Sorry Jady for not taking you sooner!

Well it is was my 28th week of pregnancy and that means for me to get my routine Rhogam shot for having a negative blood type. We told my doctor that we had problems last time with them thinking I had antibodies in my blood. Which means that the baby could have complications with me rejecting/fighting the babies red blood cells. Anyways the same thing happened again. They take my blood do the lab...call and ask me to come back in for more blood and send it to another lab. At the second blood draw they say I could possibly have the antibodies which means I could have a miscarriage or some problems with the baby could happen. It is a big scare for a day and then we find out I just have some strange antibodies in my blood that is not the one to be worried about. I guess it looks similar to the bad antibodies. Anyways all is well and this little one on the inside is kicking and moving like crazy. Its all down hill from here...about 8 weeks until our predicted delivery. (I am usually 2 weeks early, have been with all 3 so far so hopefully I will be with this one too!) The count down is on!

100 YEARS OLD

2009-01-21T21:41:00.002-07:00

My Grandfather turned 100 Years Old January 20th.
I tried to get a picture of Kamri with Great Grandpa Jensen but she didn't like the idea...she started crying.

This is our little family (minus AJ) with my grandparents, Maxine and Grant Jensen. My Grandpa turned 100 and my grandma is 11 years younger. They still live on their own and they just barely stopped ballroom dancing. I think my grandma still goes. They travel the world still and keep on going.

This is Kamri and I at the party. I have my fat pregnant face with about 3 months to go.

This is all my Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and their kids. Well it's most of us. They sent out about 250 invites to old friends and co-workers. They had a band and old pictures. It was a fun little party for a old man who can't really see or hear but he knew exactly what was going on and I think he enjoyed it all. His goal was to reach 100 years old and he has done that! Way to go Grandpa!

St. George Weekend

2009-01-21T20:47:00.005-07:00

This is Kamri sleeping...she did well for about 2-3 hours and then I got no sleep!
We got to watch AJ play Jr. Jazz Basketball. It was good to see him play.

Andy had to run a run for the St. George Marathon Runners Series. He ran the Painters Half Marathon and 5K. He did the 5K because I have been a little selfish and not wanting him to run. So he said he was being wimpy and ran the 5K. But he ran it in 21:54 and got 2nd place in his division. That is not wimpy that is AWESOME! I don't think I will ever run a 3.1 mile race in 22 minutes. I am so proud of him for even doing it! Way to go Babe!

The kids with Andy and his little crystal award!

Here are the girls at the pool enjoying the sunshine. It was beautiful and at 65 degrees we swam everyday for a long period of time. Kamri was really funny, she would get in the hot tub then run over to the pool and do it all over again. In and out, in and out so you know what that means either Andy or I were following her back and forth, back and forth. We would take turns because that gets old real fast, but she was having a blast and that is what matters. She learned that jumping in from the pool was fun. Her favorite was being the Hot tub.

Jadyn was being a really good swimmer. She eventually took her lifevest off and was swimming under water. She is becoming a good little swimmer. If she had it her way she would have spent the entire vacation in the pool. She is my little guppy!

This face describes the fun she had going back and forth from the pool to the hot tub.

This is our beautiful Anycia. She was such a big help with Kamri and Jadyn. She made this trip a little more enjoyable.

Kamri is not the type of baby that will sit in a restaurant and eat and be good. She has to be moving and watching people. So not once did we eat at a sit down restaurant and enjoy a meal. We got McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza in our Hotel room...Oh well she might learn one day.

So we arrived Thursday and stayed until Sunday and had a grand ole time! It sure was nice to get out of the cold weather here and go somewhere warm, but then we had to come back and that wasn't so fun. I think we all enjoyed the nice warm sun and a little get a way! (McKade chose to stay with his dad and play basketball and he had fun too!)

A few interesting things happened while we were here...Kamri learned how to say Please and I love you. We were in the hot tub and there were some kids in there that had Capri Sun drink pouches. Kamri kept reaching across the Hot Tub and saying Please, Please, Please...it was so super cute. She knows if she said please she would get what she wants. I was just about ready to go up to the room and get her a juice box and the kids dad asked if she wanted one. She was so happy.

The other story that is pretty cute is on the ride home Jadyn called her dad and McKade. When she got off the phone she says "McKade is so cute!" I asked her why she said "cuz he said I love you before he got off the phone!" (They are usually never split up and I think they realize that they miss each other when they are not together.) I asked Jadyn if she thought he missed her and she said "yeah I think so!"

Our vacation was a success and we all had fun plus we got to spend a little time with AJ.

McKade and Jr. Jazz Basketball

2009-01-21T20:42:00.001-07:00

McKade has started Jr. Jazz. He is doing a lot better this year. He actually is interested in playing rather than tormenting the other kids. He even made a shot and had been rebounding.

Funny Little Girl

2009-01-07T16:48:00.003-07:00

I was relaxing on the couch the other day and Kamri walks over to me pulls up my shirt to see my big baby belly and blows a big raspberry on it...it was so funny. We laughed at her so she kept doing it. She is one funny little girl.

She is talking so much more now. Her vocabulary is growing everyday. She loves her Melmo slippers (Elmo) and her one toe nail is painted (by my sister Mari) and now it is called an "OUIE". I try and tell her no it is pretty but she just says "OUIE". She loves the snow especially in a cup to eat. She is lots of fun to watch grow up...plus she can't really talk back yet so that is nice.

I want to tell my family thanks for helping out over Christmas Break! It is nice to have family to help out when needed.

Santa came! WAHOO! Santa came!

2008-12-25T21:19:00.007-07:00

So Santa arrived with lots of presents for everyone. He even sent a text message on Christmas Eve to AJ and Anycia's cell phone telling all of them to get to bed because he was on his way. Santa is so so smart.

Our Christmas was lots of fun. All the kids were awake before we were. They had counted presents and compared the sizes of them. They finally came up and looked at their stockings. and then we came down to open presents. AJ, Anycia, and Andrew have this fun game they try and play...who can save their gift to the very last...Drives me CRAZY! I finally told them if they don't start opening their presents I would do it for them. Andy won the game...he usually does because he is the Dad. Kamri was much more fun this year...she liked to open presents and move to the next one.

Andrew got shoes, pants, shirt, 3 books, running socks, jacket

I got purse, shirt, cami, shoes, $100 gift card to all that stuff in the barn

Anycia got a Laptop, jacket, book, camera case, twilight CD, Bra, and matching undies.

AJ got running shoes, nike shoes, shirts, pants, pullover, hover soccer,

McKade got a bike, shoes, pants, shirt, jacket, webkinz, game, wii game

Jadyn got a bike, shoes, pants, shirt, sweater, doll, phonics game, webkinz

Kamri got a kitchen, elmo baby, 2 outfits, books, bath toy

All in all we all had a fabulous Christmas!

Santa was very generous this year and we are all so grateful and happy with what we received...well I am anyways. Here is my sexy Husband showing off a present he got from AJ. Say Cheese!
Here is AJ opening one of his presents from Santa. Under Armour half zip pullover.

Anycia opening her new Laptop...a surprise she didn't expect from Santa and us. This is her Christmas and Birthday present!

This is Jadyn's new bike with the girls on it. Kamri loved to sit on it and say VROOM VROOM.

Here is McKade with his Webkinz Bull Dog. This gift was from Kamri (Andy picked it out and I believe it was his favorite). His new bike is behind him also.

FIRST SNOW!

Here is Kamri playing the snow...she loved it. Andy was out there with her and said she would fall down and jut whimper until he would help her up.

Andy and Kamri in the first snow fall that actually stayed.

Kamri will eat and have a bath (or Bap according to her) and come back to the table and eat again if we haven't cleaned it up. She does this quite often...I think she feels like a big kid if she can do it herself on a big chair.

Our Christmas Elves

2008-12-12T14:09:00.001-07:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Family Photos

2008-12-08T06:38:00.004-07:00

We took family photos back in July at my brother-in-law's family cabin. So I thought I would post some photos of the BIG Thacker Fam-Dam-ly! My Cute family

The 5 Girls born within 10 months of each other.

All the Grand kids at the time (there is one more now)

And the LARGE family! Yep that is all of us...Amazing isn't it?

Photos from the surprise party...

2008-12-05T14:01:00.007-07:00

Andy getting ready to Blow out his 40 candles!
Andy and Kamri eating Cake!

Anycia trying to get balloons down for the kids.

Megan trying to get balloons down.

Jadyn dressing up in the Hula outfit!

Andy being a good sport dressing up in the hula girl outfit!

And the Ultrasound says...

2008-11-30T14:24:00.002-07:00

GIRL! GIRL! GIRL!

We will be having another little girl in April! I have to admit at first I was a little sad because Andy wanted a boy (and I lost the bet)...but after thinking about it with Andy we are super excited. Kamri and this baby girl will be 19 months apart...back to back in school. So that means if they both play sports then they will together a lot of the time. They will be able to double date if they want...share clothes...and have someone to vent to about their parents!

The next step is finding a name...if there are any ideas out there let me know...we have an Anycia, Jadyn, and Kamri. Leave us a comment if you have any great names that we could use!

Birthday Boy!

2008-11-25T14:45:00.001-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Today is Andy’s real birthday! I just wanted to let him know how much I am in love with him! He is the greatest husband, Dad, and friend. He would do anything for anyone. He coaches his kids and plays with them constantly. He is always teasing them. One of his favorite things is to teach them a lesson when they are doing anything wrong…
He is a wonderful husband and without him I would be lost. He takes good care of me and my needs. He treats me with all the respect and kindness anyone could ask for. He works hard for our family to have nice things. He plays hard too. He might be 40 in numbers but at heart he is just a kid! He is so goofy and playful yet serious when he needs to be! Everyday I get to be with him I know how lucky I am to have him! He means everything to me and I am excited I get to grow old with this young fellow! He is the love of my life and the keeper of my heart!

Happy Birthday Baby! I hope you have had a memorable one!

SURPRISE! SURPRISE! SURPRISE!

2008-11-17T05:51:00.005-07:00

It was a surprise weekend for Andy!

Soon my sweet cute adorable sexy husband will be 40 years old!

So I have been surprising him all weekend... First off his brother (Chris) and mother (Marylin) flew into town from California and Texas. About 3:30 on Friday afternoon we went to my mom's office (same building as Andy's office). I had told him I was out appraising and that I would stop by and give him a Kit Kat before I went back to the office. So I went to his office and asked if he would walk with me to my mom's office to give her some cupcake pans...he agreed. I had Chris on a chair facing a computer with his back to us. He asked my mom for help...Andy asked who it was but I just shrugged my shoulders...he tried to talk louder and ask Andy for help but he said he probably couldn't help then Chris turned around...the look on Andy's face was priceless! He said what are you doing here? and was turning bright red...then Anycia came in the office and said look who I found wondering the halls (his mom) and again he was surprised and bright red! It was great! So after we hung out for a bit at home we went to dinner. But we had more surprises for him...He had to go pick someone else up at the airport! So they left and picked up Karlean his step sister who flew in from North Carolina! Then instead of coming home they went to Wendover! Poor Andy was so exhausted he had to work the night before at the Homestead so he went 2 nights without sleep.

The next day they all slept until 2ish then just kind of hung out. So around 3 I told Andy I had to run something to Megan at a baby shower because she forgot it at her salon. That is when I ran over to help set up for his surprise party! I got a text that said "What is taking so long? Are you trying to surprise me again and I am not suppose to guess?" I just said I had to run clear out to Daniel to the shower...liar liar I know! So about six we went to dinner at the Diary Keen. I had told him my mom was watching Kamri so we could go to the movie and we needed to drop her off at the hamlet clubhouse because my parents were there at a party. So we had taken two cars to Dairy Keen so the other car could "go get tickets to the movie" and beat us to the clubhouse! By coincidence I had forgotten her bottle and we had to go home first! I really didn't mean to forget it but it worked out perfectly. So by the time we arrived at the clubhouse he saw my families cars and said "I am guessing I am suppose to come in with you?" He is such a good guesser! Anyways we had almost all my family there and his family who flew in and his Dad and brother who came from Roosevelt! and some of his close friends! We had a ton of food and lots of fun. My family is very entertaining...the kids lost all their balloons in the vaulted ceiling so the cheerleaders that my sisters are decide to put Megan up into a stunt and try and get them...she got one I think and fell on a few people. Then Anycia went up in Dave and Jake's hands and couldn't reach either. So the balloons got left behind!

Sunday we took Karleen, Marylin, and Chris to Park City to see some sights and shop at the outlets...then they were off to the airport!

All in all it was a very fun eventful weekend!

Thanks to my mom who did most of the work preparing for the party, I could not have pulled it off without you!

Thanks to my siblings for helping set up, run errands for me, and bring food!

I have a great family!

Happy (early) 40th Birthday my dear sweet hubby!! I love you so much!!

(Pictures will be coming shortly...Andy in a grass skirt, coconut bra, and a flower in his hair, ADORABLE! He was a good sport!)

Yergensen Family Blog Goes "Blackout"

2008-11-14T16:09:00.005-07:00

My little brother is a semi-celebrity as far as Utah Football is concerned. This year is the 15th year anniversary of "The Kick". His 55 yarder against BYU in 1993 gave Utah a 34-31 win.

Go Utah!

I finally gave in...

2008-10-30T06:27:00.002-06:00

I finally gave in to reading Twilight. I enjoyed it very much.

The whole reason I even read it...

Anycia and her friends were talking about the Twilight movie and prom party at Jordan Commons November 20th. And I was Talking with Andy about taking her and some friends to go and get a hotel room to have a girls night...So he said if you are going to do that you have to read the book or you can't go. SO that is how it all began. I went to look up to get tickets for the prom party thing and they are sold out! Oh well. I read a good book.

I, also, watched the trailer and was very disappointed with the Actors...the main actors are just horrible!

So I am sure you are asking yourselves "Why did she wait so long to read it?" Well I hate getting into a book and ignoring things around me. So the perfect time for me to read is when I work early in the mornings at the gym. Anyways, need to get the second book and finish them up!

Wasatch High Girls Soccer OVER!

2008-10-17T06:15:00.002-06:00

We went down to Draper for Anycia's last soccer game on Wednesday. It was an inter-region game against Juan Diego Catholic High School. They were ranked 1st in their region and we were 4th. So we almost knew the outcome but we were hopeful.

We were winning one nothing, then 3 minutes into the second half they scored! I swear that always happens...anyways they held them until the end with about 5 minutes to go they scored 2 more times. So we lost 3-1.

Anycia played well and had a great season. She has one more year of High School soccer and then she will be a graduate! That is so weird to think about.

So happy it is over yet sad too. The games are always fun to watch but so time consuming and now I will hopefully get more things done! That is just wishful thinking!

GREAT JOB ANYCIA! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!

The New Toy!

2008-10-15T07:14:00.002-06:00

Kamri's new thing is to put things in the toilet and slam the lid back down. Then she will peak in it again to see if it is still there. Last night I was in my bathroom combing out Jadyn's wet hair. I heard Kamri doing something with the Toilet...that is normal usually just a little toilet paper, but not this time she put a stuffed teddy bear in the toilet and then added toilet paper on top of that. You never know what kind of surprise you will find when you are going to go potty! The other great and wonderful thing about this...she usually gets toilet water all over the toilet seat...and if you aren't careful well lets just say this isn't so pleasant!

We try and keep the bathroom doors closed, but I admit I forget sometimes! Hope she grows out of this soon...

Andy does St. George (Marathon)

2008-10-10T20:34:00.005-06:00

Last weekend we travelled down to St. George for the marathon. We had a total of six runners in Holly’s family running the race. Holly's Mom and Dad also came to support and cheer on the runners. We had a full house with 17 or 18 of us staying in the rental house with us.

The house worked out perfectly even if the weather didn't. We were able to go on bike rides in and around the golf course community and the kids had a theater room to watch movies, and everyone enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi.

Here are the rental house pictures: (click picture to see 'em bigger)

Here is a picture of all our runners:
Mari and Tyler, Erin, Andrew, Kris and Dave.

We had some interesting weather before and during the marathon as it rained the entire time. A few of us had our sunglasses on our heads, and we didn't even need them. Also, there was a head wind for much of the race. Defnitely a run to remember.

The best performance was turned in by Dave who shaved off more than an hour of his last year's time to finish right at 4:01. Dave crossed the finish line hand in hand with Kris. Erin ran her first marathon and finished a little bit before Dave and Kris at 3:59. Andrew finished at 3:44:16, and Tyler and Mari, came in around 4:45. So all in all, we had Erin and Tyler run their first ever marathons, and Andrew, Kris and Dave all got personal records. Dave, Kris and Andrew are all signed up for the Runner Series again so they will be back to run again next year, and Erin says she may try the Marathon Lottery.

Here is a picture of Andrew at the finish.

St. George Marathon

2008-10-08T21:00:00.003-06:00

I just want to tell you all how proud of my family I am. My husband has been training for the marathon...taking time away from his family to accomplish a goal of his...3 out of 10 St. George Marathon. My brother Dave and his wife Kris, my sister Erin, my sister Mari and her husband Tyler all ran it too. They all got up bright and early to catch the 4am buses to go freeze their little tooshies off together. What I mean by that is, it was cold and raining...the whole race they got drenched! My husband the competitor always says I am not going to push it....but always does. He finished in his best time and beating his old record by 24 minutes in 3:44! I am so proud of him! Way to go Baby! Next Erin, my fitness sister and her first (and probably only marathon) finished in 3:59! Awesome for your first marathon. Dave and Kris right behind her with a 4:01 finish (they signed up again with Andy!). Mari and Ty came in at 4:40. This was Tyler's first marathon too...very impressed! I am so proud of all of them. Running 26.2 miles is just a crazy thought to me. I promised Andy I would do one and I mean one...I will do halves, 10k, and 5k, but marathons are just complete craziness! There were actually 3 people over the age of 80 that ran...can you believe that? Andy will have to write a post to give more details...I was just the cheerleader on the sidelines.

Our St. George excursion started out Wednesday...our plan was to be on our way around 5:15ish, but that never ever happens, it was 7 when we left. Anyways we arrived in Mesquite around 12:30am Utah time and Kamri woke up...WIDE awake. So we got to stay up with her for a couple hours. She finally fell asleep, but she has this little alarm clock in her that says 6:30 rise and shine...and that is what she did. Anyways we got up ate breakfast, swam, took a nap and checked out. We took the kids to the arcade, ate lunch and headed to St. George to the house we rented for 3 nights with my family. We were the first ones there. The house was great. Perfect for what we needed. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, with a den (pull out couch), theatre room, swimming pool and hot tub! It was great. We just hung out that night and waited for everyone to arrive. Friday came and we got up got ready and went to the expo. Last couple times we went were great, but this year...well let me just say we didn't have kids with us the other times and this time we did! Anyways, after that we ate at the Olive Garden so the runners could get their carbs. It took us 2 hours in the restaurant...too long for a 1 year old who doesn't sit still. After that we went back to the house and just hung out. It was so nice having the swimming pool in the backyard...the kids were there all the time. It was great! We ordered Pizza Factory Pizza for dinner. That night I started to feel sick to my stomach, I felt like I got food poisoning. So I was up all night either vomiting or sitting on the toilet (that is the most polite way for me to say it, just imagine the worst!) Poor Andy had to run the next day and got zero sleep. After I vomit he would have to go in and spit because he was dry heaving. Poor guy! So we got up ate breakfast and headed to the race to cheer them on in the rain. It was fun and cold. After the race we went back to the house and tried to let the runners relax. We ended up going to Golden Corral for dinner (easy place for a large group). Then we went back and hung out some more. Sunday came, we packed up and headed out.

It was so much fun. I love going to St. George. Staying in a rental house was the way to do it. It saves you tons of money. Breakfast: Cereal, plus you can bring home left overs and it was cheaper than a hotel room, especially that weekend. Thanks to all my family for making this trip a great one.

People in my family who went: Mom and Dad, Dave, Kris, and kids, Erin, Ted and kids, my family, Stef and baby in her tummy, and Mari, Tyler and family (who need to stay with us next time). It was a great time. Hopefully more of my family will come next time!

GOOD JOB TO ALL THE BRAVE RUNNERS OUT THERE!

3 Months Along, Due April 18th!

2008-10-07T06:47:00.002-06:00

Just wanted to let you all know that I am 3 months pregnant! This little one will the finale, the caboose, the last hurrah, the end, book closed! We will have a total of six kids, Anycia-16, AJ-14, McKade-9, Jadyn-6, Kamri-1, and now little baby! We are very excited. When we told the kids here are their responses:

Anycia-"Cool."

AJ-"Cool."

McKade-"Can we have twin boys?"

Jadyn-"I hope its a girl, boys are mean!"

Kamri-too young to understand

When I told my parents I gave them a riddle:

What do these two problems have in common?

19+1=20 (total grandchildren my parents will have)

1+5=6 (total kids Andy and I will have)

They both got it right away.

So I thought my siblings would figure it out too...so I text them all with the same riddle. Only one of my sisters got the answer. The rest of them said 1, +, =. I just laughed at them and told them. I never give them a riddle or problems to figure out so I figured they would get it...but nope.

Anyways, Andy and I are excited and can't wait to see if it is a boy or a girl. I don't care either way. Andy wants a boy, but don't most men? So we have a bet. I keep telling him it will be a boy and he keeps saying it will be a girl. So if it is a girl he gets $1000 to do what he pleases with. and if it is a boy then he has doubled it, I get $2000 to do as I please! I get the better deal!

So we will find out the beginning of December!

September 28 - Upper Provo

2008-09-30T21:29:00.000-06:00

Holly, Kamri and I went up and had a picnic and hike with Holly's family. Lots of fun.

Here is Kamri. Not sure if she was mumbling her little secret language or whatever, but her hair was doing cool things.

Kamri turned 1 years old on September 21st!

2008-09-22T20:54:00.002-06:00

Kamri got a cute new princess ride-on toy from her Grandma and Grandpa Thacker. She loves it. It makes all kind of noises and lights up. She thought it was so neat.
We tried to get her interested in opening the presents but she could have cared less. She just wanted to go run around...nothing could get her attention to just sit there and open things. So I let her siblings and cousins open them for her.
Here's her little cake that we made just for her to dig into. She had a hard time at first...Anycia had to stick her finger into it to show her it was yummy. But after that she had a blast. I thought for sure she was going to get sick from all the sugar.
Here she is shoving a huge piece of cake in her mouth. Then after that she was done. She said "out, out". She is s funny. So knows a few words, besides mama and dada, she will say "out" to get out of her high chair and "out" to go outside. She will say "up" when she wants you to pick her up. She will say "uh-oh" when she drops something. She is very smart. She knows what she wants and will pull your hand in the direction of what she wants you to do or get. She even knows how to throw herself down on the ground for a temper tantrum. She will sit down hard on her bum and throw her head back...she has learned to not do it as hard on the wood floors but sometimes she does it right by a wall and I feel bad that she just bonked her head, but I also want to laugh and say see you shouldn't do that. I finally got tough enough (two weeks ago) to let her cry it out in the middle of the night. I used to get up with her 3 or 4 times a night...now I get a full nights sleep, it is great! She is our precious little girl who brings laughter and joy to our family. We all love her dearly and are happy she joined our family.

Happy Birthday sweet little Doodle Bug! We love you so much!

Homecoming

2008-09-22T20:43:00.003-06:00

Homecoming 2008 (Junior Year) Anycia and her date Thomas Sprouse
SO CUTE!
What a beautiful young woman!
Our little Anycia growing up so fast. This is her Junior Year Homecoming. She has become such a beautiful young woman. We are so proud of her.

She went to Homecoming with this boy named Thomas who lives near us. I was told by her friend that he has a huge crush on her. Anyways, they went to breakfast, then to boondocks for the day date, came home got ready for dinner and the dance. She said he didn't talk much. I think it's because he likes her and didn't want to mess things up...plus he was a shy boy. All in all she had a good time.

Catching up...

2008-09-15T21:17:00.002-06:00

Andy and the new carrier...thanks to Chris and Val. He will carry Kamri all over...but she is getting a little big, she love to just run around.
Another cute photo of the two. Kamri has her Mermaid Cowgirl hat on.
Kamri is scared of the vacuum but she will hold your hand to help.
Jadyn is being a good big sister to help with Kamri.

Life at the Yergensen household has been bit crazy. Always does when school starts.

Anycia is playing soccer on the Wasatch Girls Varsity Soccer and is doing really well. She can fill in where ever and when ever her coach needs her to be. She was a good soccer player last year but this year she has improved so much and plays to well. We are so proud of her and her progress. She loves this game! Keep up the good work Anycia!

Soccer for the little kids has also started. We have games on Tuesdays and Saturdays. I am coaching Jadyn's team this year. U8 girls. They play 7v7 with no goalie. It is super hard because they just bunch up the whole time. I have a few girls that are clueless and just run with the crowd and when the ball comes near them they run away. Oh well they might learn some day. It is fun to coach Jadyn. McKade is playing on his dad's team. He likes to play goalie...not sure why but he does. Just glad they like to get out and play. (I will post pictures when I have chance to take them).

My sister Mari is student teaching up here and we get to see her and her cute little family a lot more and that is real nice.

Andy is still training for his 3rd St. George Marathon. He ran 20 miles yesterday. I am so proud of him and jealous that he has the ambition to keep up the good work. He is such a good example to his family for trying to keep in shape and stay healthy. I know the dedication it takes to run such a long race because I have to let him go run for 3 hours...it is hard! Harder for him because he has to actually run it. One day I will run a marathon with him in Hawaii...there is one every second weekend in December in Honolulu. That is my one and only marathon I will do...eventually! Hopefully some of you will join us! Anyways, I love you babe and keep up the good hard work...only 3 weeks away!

AJ doesn't live here but from what I have been hearing he has a girlfriend...he is only 14! NAUGHTY BOY! Stay away from girls they are just trouble! I have also heard that he is playing awesome soccer lately. GOOD JOB AJ! We can't wait to see you in a few weeks.

My parents just got back from an Alaskan Cruise for 2 weeks. They had a blast but were very worn out. Glad your home safely and thanks for the souvenirs.

Well now that I have rambled on and on I will go. Hopefully it won't take me so long next to post. But here is my problem...I used to post at work and now they have blocked Blogger from our computers because too many people were on it. They actually think we should work at work...what are they thinking? So I will try harder to get things posted sooner. See ya!

Free Concert at the Homestead

2008-08-27T07:16:00.004-06:00

This is my niece Alyia she is in her aerobic workout leg warmers!
Mari Say CHEESE!!
Tyler laying on the blanket!
My sister Mari called and asked us to go to the concert with them. Since I had nothing else to do I decided it might be fun! Just kidding Mari, I am happy you called. I don't even remember the name of the band but they were good. I was running around following Kamri everywhere. She is not scared of anyone. She will just walk up and stare...and stare...and stare. She is so funny. She picked some flowers and had fun.

Thanks Mari and Ty for inviting us!

1st Day of School

2008-08-27T07:13:00.005-06:00

I know I am a little late at posting this but here are the cute photos of the kids on their first day of school. McKade and Jadyn were so excited to go they had to leave right at 8:10, even though school doesn't start until 8:45. They ride their bikes everyday and just love to go...the only complaints are homework but they are slowly getting better.
Anycia had a soccer game the first day of school so she wasn't dressed much because they wore a team outfit. But she still looked cute!

Mowing the front lawn

2008-08-27T07:09:00.006-06:00

I know she is in her diaper...but hey you gotta be white trash sometimes to make the neighbors feel better! Just kidding!

Kamri loves to help daddy mow the lawn. OK so she just loves to be outside with her Dad doing anything...even eating rocks or running across the road to visit the neighbor dog Daisy. She is on the go ALL the time! Can't wait for our backyard to be done so she can just run wild!

Andy visits Tahoe Yergensens

2008-08-13T21:15:00.010-06:00

Last week I flew into Sacramento to spend a few days with Chris, Val, Lief and Liv. They picked me up at the airport and took me back to their home in Eldorado Hills. This was my first visit since they moved up to NorCal 5 years ago. I know, I am a bad brother.

I was only with them for 3 and a half days, but we crammed lots of fun into that short amount of time, and saw lots of cool things.

I think they had a fun time showing me around their community, where Chris teaches school, their house they are renting, the park, the library they go to, and tumble time.

My favorite time was seeing and playing the Empire Ranch Golf Course and Lake Tahoe, but I had lots of fun walking to the park with all of them and kicking the soccer ball around with Leafy and Chris, and swimming at Mont Bleu in Tahoe too.

Both Lief (Age 3) and Liv (Age 15 months) travel real well. The first day we were in the van for about an hour or two, but the next day we drove for about 4 -5 hours. I was also impressed by how well they listen and behave. Obviously Chris and Val are doing a great job.

On our trip to Tahoe...they took me by their house they rent out in Pollock Pines, and they showed me the golf course near their. It was Applesomething or other. What a beautiful course. I will definitely have to play there next time. After a stop for a subway we were off to Tahoe.

Chris took the long way, and although I was anxious to get to Tahoe for the gambling and swimming pool, I was glad they took me to the Rainbow Trail and to see the Emerald Bay part of Tahoe.

Here is Chris and Val at the start of the Hike.

Here is the view from the stream profile chamber

On the last day I was there before they took me to th airport, we went to Empire Ranch Golf Course Driving Range. I wanted to see Lief hit the golf ball.

Here is a video I took.

Anyway, it was a fun trip and really cool to see Lief and meet Liv for the first time.
Oh, I almost forgot... I bought Holly two pairs of shoes from the Pearl Izumi Outlet in Tahoe, that was a little bonus!

PROVO RIVER HALF MARATHON

2008-08-09T17:17:00.003-06:00

So today was the big day...We got up at 4am met my brother and his wife to ride down to Provo. We checked in then hopped on a bus and away we went. We stood in line for the yucky port-a- potties and went to the starting line. It was crazy...not sure how many people, my sister-in-laws bib number was in the 2200's. Anyways, the race started late and it was down hill for the first 5 miles. I was starting to get blisters so I stopped to put some stuff on my feet. Andy had to go potty so he told me he would catch up...and he did. He was ever so kind to run with me. I had not been training very well and the farthest I had run was 6 miles so my feet were not at all prepared. I was so disappointed in myself. About mile 11 I came to a brick wall with my feet and had to walk most of way to the finish line. My brother and his wife were waiting to cheer me on and walked with us for a little bit. They suggested I take my shoes off, so I did and I wish I would have done that a long time ago. It felt so much better. So I ran the rest of the way in socks!
Right now I am lying in bed and I am really sore and I did something to my left ankle, but overall it was a great experience and a very needed learning experience! Things I learned: I need to train better (duh!), I need to wear better running socks, and I need to lube up my feet so I won't get blisters. I will do another one but I will take into consideration my learning experience and not have problems! My goal was to finish in 2 hrs 30 minutes, but since I ended up walking a lot I finished in 2 hours 42 minutes. So if I would have ran the last 2.1 miles I could have made my goal and maybe even beat it. Oh Well, it was my first one and I am just happy I finished!

Thanks Andrew for running me and encouraging me! You are such a trooper!

Emergency Room Scare

2008-08-08T07:12:00.003-06:00

Kamri had a fever for a day but it hadn't gotten too high. So we figured it was from teething. but in the night she sky rocketed. I took her to Andrew to hold while I went to get her medicine. He said she is way too hot we have got to take her to the emergency room. So we got our shoes on and away we went. We arrived at the emergency room and it was so quiet. They took her temperature the most accurate way...in the bum...poor girl. Anyways, she was 104.2! To my surprise I hadn't been giving her enough medicine. So they woke the doctor up and he took a look at her said she just had virus, but they want to take blood and a urine test just in case. So we stuck a pee bag on her and sucked blood. Her white blood cell count was low but she just would not pee. (we sat there for an hour waiting) So we took her home and after a few miserable days and nights she got better. She is now back to her happy little self...running into things, getting bruises and being the happy smiley Kamri we had missed! So happy you are feeling better, my little doodle bug!

THE BIG FAMILY CAMPOUT!

2008-07-28T14:52:00.007-06:00

We went up to my sisters and brother-in-laws family cabin for the weekend for a family camp out and family photo.
We arrived Friday night around 9. My brother set up one of our tents and we bought another one…our family is just too big for one! After that we sat by the fire and tried to do the one word story around the circle…it was pretty fun with ages 5-57 playing makes it real interesting.
We woke up the next morning made breakfast and the kids played in the river and floated down it. Some jumped into the “hole”. It took their breath away but they did again…
After lunch around 3 it was time to start getting ready for the BIG family picture. Yes everyone in my family, my parents, and siblings and their families! It was quite interesting trying to get about 35 people ready in a one bathroom cabin. But we did it!
After the family photo we ate Dutch oven dinner! Chicken, Potatoes, and Cobbler! How come when you camp all you feel like you do is eat n eat n eat! I made a butt load of muddy buddies and they were all gone in about 5 hours of everyone munching on them. My sister made a really big 7 layer dip and it was gone in about 15 minutes…we must have been hungry! It was all really good yummy food!
Sunday, we all started packing up…kids played in the river again. We had a bunch of fun being together as a family and just hanging out! Can’t wait to do it again next year!

THANKS AMY AND STEVE!

All the Grandkids together!

All 5 baby girls born within 10 months of each other

Anycia and AJ, say CHEESE!

Our little family waiting to get a big group shot!

Jadyn floating the river!
McKade surfing the river!
Anycia and Kamri just chillin'!
Jake and Jadyn floating together!

Grandma Jacquie even floated the river!
Andrew jumping in the "hole"!
AJ jumping in too!
Then Anycia did it!

After a morning run I got a cheeser!
Kamri and Daddy floating together!
Anycia and Kamri playing in the river!
Zak and Cooper trying to fish...

McKade, Jadyn, Maddie, and Seder wanting to go floating.
The breakfast cooks.
The boys floating the river, McKade fell off his tube!

All in all it was a blast! A few little cousin fights that got solved right away. Nobody got hurt and we all had fun!
Our first camping experience together as a family was an over all successful event!

LOVER BOY!

2008-07-18T09:28:00.002-06:00

Here is the sweeetest thing my husband has said to me within the last 5 minutes...
He probably hates it when I put things like this on here but I just want the world to know how good he is to me!

Andrew email:
"There is this poem I have for you.
I’ve been thinking about it and working on it.
Every time I see your smile, my heart adds another line to the poem

I don’t have much of it put to words, but… it is there and my heart weaves the poem and changes the words day to day.

Most of the time I struggle with what I am more in love with, or what my heart sighs over most, and then I see a different smile from you that I haven’t seen in awhile and the poem changes again,
Or I see how cute you are with Kamri, or I see you snuggling in the morning, trying to get a few last wink or two in before you wake up. Sometimes your hair is all a mess and you just look so cute and cuddly, it is hard to get out of bed when I just want to hold you and stare at you, wondering if I am just having a really good dream.

Anyway, just thought you should know that I am so in love with you.
You are my everything."

How do you compete with something so perfect? You can't. No words can say what I feel for him! He just needs to know it is me so much more! I love you so very much!

WALKING AT 9 MONTHS OLD!!!

2008-06-30T10:28:00.002-06:00

So our little fairy princess cannot only stand on her own she is now walking...she can walk about 10 ft or so and everyday she keeps getting better. She will walk and then get so excited she will stop and clap for herself at that point she usually falls down but she is so happy. It is quite funny. She loves for me to hold her and point her in the direction of her favorite person...her Daddy! She loves to walk to her Daddy! Yep that is right people she is still a daddy's girl...nothing has changed. She would rather have her Dad than anyone else! She also has started the jibber jabber. She will just go on and on about jibberish! Anycia has taught her that when we hand her a cell phone to say hi and the jibberish starts. But if someone talks on the other side of the phone she stops to look at it and doesn't know what is going on. She is a funny girl. She will laugh just because you are laughing. She will eat pretty much anything.

So I had typed this and forgot to finish it. So today is July 18, 2008 and Kamri is walking EVERYWHERE! She is all over the place. She will even climb stairs. She is fearless, she just wants to be with the big kids. When we are outside she tries to walk across the road to our neighbors to see their dog, Daisy. She is a animal lover...especially dogs. She even tries to say "roof, roof!" Its is awfully cute. When people see her walking they ask if she is 12 months old...I tell them "nope only 9 1/2 months!" and they gasp and say "no way that is amazing!" Andy has called her SUPER BABY since she was born and she sure is our little super baby and we all love her so very much! She brings so much joy and happiness to our family. She ties us all together!

Kamri's 9 month photos!

2008-06-27T15:00:00.003-06:00

Oh So Cute! She sat and posed! She was so good!
She stood and posed too!
Pretty Flower!
My little Fairy Princess!
Precious!
Cheese!
Adorable Fairy!
I had the fairy costume and hadn't gotten her photos taken yet. I would have taken them myself but I don't have lighting or back drops yet and if I tried outside she would just play with all the grass and not look at me to smile. So anyways, I had the fairy costume and had not used it yet so I decided to take it too! I think they turned out cute.
I think she looks like me, but has Andy's nose. It was lots of fun and she was super super good for me! So glad we went!

Jadyn's 6th Birthday!

2008-06-27T14:55:00.002-06:00

A homemade cake...lovely isn't it?
Jadyn unwrapping her presents and getting help by her brother and cousins.
Kamri and Halle trying to wake up Ella. They were pulling her feet and her arms trying to wake her up. It was really cute.

Kamri loves her Lasagna!

2008-06-27T14:49:00.005-06:00

I was gone to the gym and Andrew was getting ready to feed Kamri Lasagna for dinner. So when I came home these are the photos that I was shown. Thank goodness my hubby is a sweetie and cleaned up the mess too!

He said she was hilarious shoving her face full of the noodles and have a blast! He said it was so cute and funny! In this photo you can see her two bottom teeth and her one fang tooth. She has 4 teeth all together, 2 bottom and 2 fangs...was a CUTIE PIE! My little vampire!

Bike Riding and Running!

2008-06-20T16:39:00.003-06:00

Our nightly ritual is going on a short bike ride. Andy, Kamri and I, AJ, McKade, and Jadyn all hop on our bikes and go around our neighborhood on a bike ride. Kamri loves to be on the back of my bike (baby seat). She hates being in the stroller but loves the bike...so I get some exercise.

I have been a slacker on running to get ready for the half marathon in August. Yes, August 9th is my half marathon and I have not run since my triathlon. Summer hit and I have not had one free moment to run, unless I get up at 5am...I sure wish I was a morning person, but unfortunately I stay in bed as long as I possibly can. Kamri still wakes up in the night so I am super tired. One day I will have a full nights sleep....one day! So I need to get my butt in gear and start running again!

Ball Games

2008-06-20T16:33:00.002-06:00

Jadyn tried to take a photo of us watching the ball games!
Kamri and Jadyn watching games just chillin' in the super hot sun!
Kamri watching the games. Ok, not really she was watching the family next to us! She loves to watch others like her big sister Jadyn. They are mesmerized by others!

Purty Pink Flowers!

2008-06-20T16:31:00.001-06:00

These were the only Flowers in my entire yard...
and now they are dead, but they were purty pink flowers!

Coach Pitch

2008-06-20T16:25:00.003-06:00

Andy Coaching McKade's Coach Pitch team.
Cardinals giving a cheer!
McKade trying to catch the ball.
McKade on Second base.
McKade hit the ball, see it is in the air.

Andy's Golf Tournament

2008-06-20T16:21:00.003-06:00

My husband is gone again! GOLFING! Surprise, surprise! Just kidding. I know he loves to do it and it is a good sport/hobby for him! He goes to Vernal for this tournament almost every year. He does well in it and usually wins something. YOU GO BABE, KICK SOME BUTT!

Coach Pitch and T-Ball Started this week

2008-06-04T16:51:00.003-06:00

So Andy is gone for a week and Coach Pitch started for Kade and he is the coach. T-ball started for Jadyn and I am the coach. So it has been CRAZY! I asked my brother to help coach because the game wouldn't be over before Jadyn's started. So we were running around like mad on Monday night. I absolutely dislike coaching T-Ball...main reason it is so unstructured. You have little kids that are to little to be playing but since big brother is playing they think little brother should. Anyways I have this kid named Conner on my team. His older brother Andrew is on it too. So we are up to bat and they are in line to do it, but Conner won't listen and when the ball is hit he runs after it to get it even though we are up to bat. I tell him after every batter to sit here because it is not our turn to get the ball...his Dad tells him...but he still runs after it. His turn to bat and he hits it and chases the ball. He doesn't run to the base. So we finally get him on base and the ball was hit again and he goes to get it when he should be running to 2ND. Anyways it was quite funny yet so frustrating. Oh yeah we were getting rained on this whole time because the other coach was so gung-ho about playing...big loser, they are 5 and FREEZING! The game today was cancelled because of rain and I am so thankful...my kids were really disappointed but I wasn't...bad mom I know. Just couldn't help but feel relieved!

A little BBQ with the Cousins and Update

2008-06-02T15:12:00.006-06:00

Chelsea and Anna
Matt, Donovan, and Kamri
Matt (Andy's Brother), Chelsea, and their twins, Anna and Donovan came over on Saturday night for a little BBQ. It was fun, but what was more fun was seeing Kamri with them. She wanted to grab them and take their toys and play with them. She didn't know what to think at first because there was two of them...but she got used to it and loved every minute of it. When she first saw Anna, were telling her say hi Anna, say hi Anna, we said it a few times and I swear she said it...she said Anna...I heard it, Anycia heard it, Chelsea heard it, and Matt heard it. It was the weirdest thing...she never said it again but she did say it!
She has cousins on both sides of the family her age and she will have fun growing up with them.

Kamri is 8 months old and is very very mobile...she will walk from furniture to furniture holding on and she will stand on her own...soon she will be walking and then we will be in trouble. She has learned a new game. She has this little bucket and she will crawl to it and push it on the wood floor and then crawl to it and push it again and so forth...it is really cute! Kind of funny to watch.

McKade and Jadyn get to stay home for the summer and get babysat by AJ and Anycia. They are so excited that they don't have to go to daycare. They will get to ride bikes and play with neighbors. We got season passes to Seven Peaks so I took them on Friday (forgot the camera) it was perfect weather and not many people there so not many lines! Which made it even better! We had lots of fun but I got fried on my back...tried to have Jadyn, my 5 1/2 year old, put sunblock on, but that doesn't work well...oh well, learned my lesson! They start Coach Pitch and T-Ball tonight. It ought to be tons of fun!

Anycia just got back from being with her Mom for a week. She had fun and enjoys being with her mom, step siblings, and Grandparents.

AJ just got done at EFY for the week and he will be back up to spend the summer with us this weekend.

Andy Gone for a Week to Florida

2008-06-02T15:04:00.002-06:00

Andrew is gone for a week to HOT HUMID Orlando, Florida for a conference! I tried to make it sound horrible because I wish I was there with him for a little vacation, but, nope, I got to stay home to be with kids and work! Oh well maybe next year.

I sure do miss him when he is gone...maybe I am just a little whupped? Can't wait for Friday to come and I get to pick him up at the airport! It can't come fast enough!

Love you, Babe, hope you have fun!

WOMEN OF STEEL TRIATHLON!

2008-05-21T06:46:00.011-06:00

Mari, 10 weeks after having her baby! GO MARI! (she kicked my butt)
Erin, the fitness guru who got this all started!
Megan and I turning for a photo because they missed us coming in!
Beverly Visentin tranistions to go biking!
The hubby and daughter supporting me!
Tricia getting high five from daughterm, Alex, son Andrue in back watching!
Amy coming in to finish! (she was crying)

The whole clan!
Me going to transition to run!
My mom...her helmet didn't fit her right!

Andy was kind enough to let me have a girls night out with those who were doing the triathlon. We met at my sister, Erin’s house to load up the bikes and take off for our adventure…we ate at the pizza factory and had pasta for our carbs. We then went to check-in and get our packets and look at the pool and drive the course. It seemed like the bike loop was forever long and we had to do it twice. The loop was up hill on one side flat across and then down hill, pretty nerve racking. We then went to target for those of us that forgot a few things like a long sleeved top just in case it was cold. We spent a good 1 ½ hours in there just piddling around. Then we went and checked into our hotel, we had to carry our bikes up the stairs so they wouldn’t get stolen. We started getting ready for bed and laughing and goofing off. We bought bandanna’s for us to wear so we had something to look like each other…but none of my sisters knew how to put it on…so I had to teach them…it was quite funny. After laying in bed and talking and giggling and talking some more we finally went sleep about 11:30 or so. Then the lovely train horn went off around 5…my sisters said it went off earlier but I didn’t hear it.

We got up to get ready, went down for half a bagel and left for the event. We arrived with bells on setting up our transition area, got our numbers tattooed on us and got our racing chip. We then stripped to our bathing suits and walked over to the pool…it wasn’t very cold at all…Megan, Mari, and I started in line at the 9 minute mark, but once we started telling people we swam the side stroke and they were laughing at us we decided to move back by my mom, sister Amy and Trish Holmes. Which we shouldn't have because we passed half the people. We might do the side stroke, but we are FAST!!! So after getting dunked under by a lady while swimming, I jumped out and went to the transition area to get ready for the bike...put my clothes on, shoes on, helmet on, and took my bike to the road to start the biking (5 minute transition...slow, slow, slow) the first loop wasn't so bad but the second one was a killer going up those hills again...got back to the transition took off my helmet, hung my bike back up and off for the run. I ran until the hills got steep then I walked up the first hill, ran again, walked up the second hill, ran until I caught up to Megan and we ran to the finish together! I would have to say this was the most fun event I have ever done...ok so I haven't done many but it was a blast! I will now do more...and more...and more!

The Women of Steel that did this event was Erin (sister, she talked us all into it), Me, Megan (sister), Marianne (sister), Amy (sister), My 57 year old Mother, Bev Visentin and Trish Holmes!

If you have ever thought about doing a triathlon this Women of Steel one is fabulous! I would recommend it to anyone and everyone! Can't wait for the next one to come along!

Oh by-the-way this triathlon consisted of 400 meter swim, 11.5 mile bike, 3 mile run!

Slacking...

2008-05-21T06:33:00.003-06:00

I have been slacking on my blog...one reason is the tax roll at work is due on friday and we are busting our butts to get this done...another is they have blocked blogspot from our computers at work...so now I can't take a break and write or look up any. SO SAD!

Recently we have had our water line break...Andy went to turn on the water for our sprinklers and I guess he is HEMAN because he broke the pipe! Water came gushing out and we had to call Heber City Emergency water line for help. That was a Sunday night...so we were without water starting Sunday night...Monday Andrew and I stayed home to dig it up...yep we dug a whole that was about 4 ft by 4 ft...lots of work but it was fun to work together. We capped off the water line because we have to connect to secondary anyways...we waited 4 hours and tried to turn it back on but not water was coming out...then here it came...drizzling. Our pressure was gone...so we called Heber City water again and they came by and said sounds like you have pebbles and rocks in your line. You will have to call a plumber. So Tuesday rolled around without water and we finally got Roto Rooter there to help...they were dumb. We told them that we thought there were rocks in the line and it just needed cleaned out...but they were insisting that there was no pressure at all. So after they told us the options of digging up our main line and it costing oodles of money they checked the valve in our basement and sure enough there was dirt and rocks in our line...So we had running dirty water in our house...but we had water and that was SUPER!!! It all got cleaned out within an hour and we were happy campers!

Anycia went to Prom

2008-05-02T13:46:00.003-06:00

Our little girl...I mean our big sweet 16 year old, Anycia went to Prom! She was a little nervous and scared about this being her first date and all, but I think over all it was a great experience for her. She never went on the day date because she chose to play in her soccer game instead. She went with a boy named Christian who picked her up at 8 (she looked absolutely beautiful), they went to get the other dates and went up to Daniels Summit Lodge for dinner. Came back to the dance for pictures and some dancing and then went to Christians home and watch a movie. She arrived home a little after midnight (yes she was a little late on curfew...she even called and asked to stay out until 12:30, but the mean parents we are said "SORRY!"). Anyways, she is growing up and is a beautiful young lady and we are so proud of her!

SO SAD, SO SO SAD, SO VERY SAD!

2008-04-29T12:14:00.005-06:00

Daddy and Kamri Doodle

Kamri, my little 7 month old girl, has decided that she is going to be a Daddy's girl! She reaches for him and cries for him when he walks away and says Da Da Da Da...when she used to say Ma Ma Ma Ma and wanted me and reached for me...at least I had the first 6 months of her life where she was a Mommy's girl...but I believe I have lost her forever! It could be that the first 6 months of her life she needed me for food...maybe just maybe that is why? There are a few things I still get to do that she only lets me do...when she is tired and wants to sleep I am the one she wants to put her to sleep...so I get to cuddle her! and she likes it when I...nope she likes her Dad for that...and she likes it when I...nope she likes her Dad for that too...ok so she only wants me to put her to sleep...oh well, at least I have one thing left! I am a little jealous, but I am happy she is a Daddy's girl! Maybe if we have a little boy next he will be a Mama's boy? I highly doubt it, but maybe just maybe....

I got the BUG!!!

2008-04-29T12:06:00.002-06:00

So I think I got the runners bug...or the exercise bug...or whatever you want to call it...I got it! It all started with the Biggest Loser my family was doing (still doing it) and my husband decided that I should set a goal and run a race...so I was training for a 5k. Then my sister Erin decides that her sisters need to do the Women of Steel Triathlon (May 17) so I am signed up and ready to go...I think. Now my next goal for me is to run the Provo River Half Marathon (August 9)...I will train for it and either finish or just lay on the side of the road and crash. My supportive husband has agreed to run it with me by my side the whole time...encouraging me as long as I will run the Swiss Days 10k, so that will be the next one! So yep I think I got it...the Bug that is!

So for all of you people who think you can't go out and run a race...you gotta try you just might get the bug!!!

Homestead Golf with Kamri

2008-04-28T11:30:00.008-06:00

This weekend we took Kamri golfing at the Homestead.

It was beautiful. I think she really enjoyed it.

Here is a little video of Kamri saying "Daddy".

Spring Break in Sunny St. George

2008-04-22T16:05:00.003-06:00

Haven't had time to write about our fun vacation...so here it goes...

We arrived Wednesday afternoon, checked in to our Hotel (the new La Quinta) it was great. Hung out for a little bit, then went to surprise AJ at his soccer game. We told him we were not going to make it because I had to work, but we lied...we left Heber at 11 and got there at 4. Not to bad when you are driving with 4 kids in the car and one only 6 months old who hates her car seat. After the game we went to Chili's to eat and tell the kids we are giving them each $20 to do whatever they want with. McKade and Jadyn were pretty excited, not so sure Anycia and AJ were excited. But I thought it was pretty cool...hey free money to buy whatever you want! WAHOO! I took the kids swimming that night...it was windy and a bit chilly.

Thursday we got up ate breakfast at the hotel, Andy went for a run and I took the kids to Wal-Mart because I needed a new diaper bag because my strap broke...some ended up buying a few things with their money. After we hung out by the pool while Andy went golfing with his friend Shawn Holmes. (his wife and kids came swimming) Again the wind was blowing and it was a bit chilly...too cold. So we got dressed and went to lunch at McDonalds so the kids could play...YUMMY! Kamri decided it was time to have a big blowout...so we were going to go back and get her clothes and take the kids to the wildlife museum, but when we arrived at the hotel it was warm so the kids got their swim suits back on and went swimming...this time it was much warmer and nicer. We met the boys at Bajio and Panda Express for dinner.

Friday we got up to meet my family to go to ZIONS NATIONAL PARK! We arrived and got on the shuttles to go to emerald pools...we figured that would be a good little hike for the younger kiddies. To the first pool it was paved and we had not trouble with the strollers...but then we realized that you can't take the strollers past the first pool...so those who had strollers turned around and went back and the rest of us went on. I had Kamri on my back and we went hiking. It was lots of fun. The kids enjoyed it, I think! After we were done hiking we decided to let the kids get ice cream and then we would have lunch later. We got back to our cars and went to Washington to Texas Roadhouse. It opened at 4 but people started arriving at 3:50 just so they would have to wait 2 hours to be seated...it was a great steak house and not too pricey. I would like to try it when Andy wasn't sick to his stomach and order a big steak and not feel guilty for eating it! Andy and I went and picked up our race packets for Saturdays run 4 kids races. After we went back to the Hotel...yep you guessed it we went swimming, again! Hey what's a vacation if you can't go swimming?

Saturday was race day! We all got up early to be to the start by 7:15. It was lots of fun. The little kids ran the 1k first then the 5k and 10k followed a half hour later. Andy, AJ, Erin (my sister), and Dave (my brother) ran the 10k. My mom, Anycia, and I ran the 5k. Andy took 2nd in his age division losing to the 1st placer by 2 seconds. AJ took 2ND in his age division. Erin took 1st in her age division and 3rd overall woman! Anycia took 1st in her age division. Dave, my mom and I just ran it and finished! Andy says we were the most inspirational...look at him be nice! This was Anycia's, my mom's, and my first race ever! My goal for myself was to finish under 30 minutes and I did it in 29:29...considering the hills I was happy. So after the races Andy needed to go rest because he still had the stomach bug...so most of us went to take a nap. Kade and Jadyn went with my parents, Dave and kids, Amy n Steve and kids to eat lunch and then they went to the wildlife museum and we met up with them at the Dixie rock to hike for a bit. It is just so pretty on those red rocks to hike! Today was by far the best day for the warm weather...

Sunday was time to pack up and get ready to leave...but it was absolutely perfect weather so we got a extended check out time and swam that morning...yep we went swimming again! But it was so perfect...for some odd reason the last few times we have gone to St. George the day we leave is by far the best day. (weather wise) It was just perfect it was so hard to leave the sun, but when we got home at 5 it was just as beautiful here. Nice, sunny and warm!

We all had lots of fun...our next get together with some of my family is for the October St. George Marathon where Andy (husband), Erin (my sister), Dave (my brother), Mari (my sister), and Tyler (my brother-in-law)will be running! I am so proud that my family is getting into exercising together! It is wonderful to do things to get us healthy! Some of us really really needed it...it has been far too long of being out of shape and just being plain fat (that's me I am talking about). But all in all it was a fabulous vacation...sometimes a vacation after the vacation is what a mother needs...if you all understand what I am saying. Vacations sometimes are not so relaxing for the parents when you have kids there. Don't get me wrong I love all my kids and I like to take them on vacations but it is a lot of work too. But a vacations without the kids is the relaxing kind. One day I will get one! (wink, wink, Andrew!!)
~I don't have photos on this laptop to show all the fun times so I will put them on later!

Spring Break 2008

2008-04-14T14:19:00.007-06:00

There is much to tell and stories to write about our fun in the sun but, first I need to just post a few pictures from our trip.

Kamri (6 1/2 months old) and Me
Anycia (16 yrs old) and AJ (13 yrs old)
McKade (8 yrs old) and Jadyn (5 yrs old)
Jadyn at the pool just relaxin'!

Kamri

2008-04-08T10:02:00.004-06:00

(Kamri loves to play with her toes and eat them too!)

Kamri is 6 1/2 months old, she is moving around, pulling herself up on everything to stand, she is saying mama mama, and her newest trick is trying to wave. I will wave at her and say "Hi Kamri!" and she will raise one arm and look at it trying to figure out how to move it... it is so cute. Andy gets her to wave to him but he gets the two arms raised with a loud squeal trying to say Hi back.

She was trying to have a conversation with Anycia last night. Kamri would squeal or scream and Anycia would copy her and she would laugh and it went on like that for a few minutes...it was cute. Kamri wants to be so big so she can be everywhere and play with everyone. It is so much fun having a baby in the house again!

Superbowl Champs!

2008-04-07T11:03:00.007-06:00

This past weekend Andy's football team won the Park City Indoor 6 vs 6 Football Championship. They finished the season a perfect 11-0. After taking the season title with a perfect record, they won their playoff games and finally beat the team that has won it the last 3 years.

Andy really likes the thrill of competition (Surprise, Surprise!) and enjoys the team he has played with the last 9 years or so in the outdoor and indoor football leagues. They are all really fast. Andy is the quarterback, (always wanted a superstar and now I have one) he just throws the ball and they go get it. But on defense he saves the day...with is quickness in running and with his long arms and quick hands!

They were down and he threw the winning touchdown with 10 seconds left in the game...it was a long 50 or more yard pass...what an arm...it was perfect right to the guy...it just landed in his arms! I am so proud of him! He saved the day!

Here is the team photo:

Team Caulk & Roll Painting (bottom left to right): Matt Larson, Sean Van Wagoner (owner), Brook Larson, (top l to r) Marc Bowthorpe, Andy, Mitch Morgan, Kip Winterton.

So in Love!

2008-04-03T16:08:00.002-06:00

Is it a cover model? Nope. Is it a celebrity? Nope. It's Hot Stuff Pizza!

Just wanted to share this beautiful smile with the whole world.
I love you Holly. I can't wait until the sun brings out your freckles again!

The love of my life...

2008-04-03T15:45:00.003-06:00

I asked my husband, Andrew, in an email...Do you like me? and his sweet reply was this...

Nope.
I love you
Always have.
And not just because you are beautiful
Or sexy,
Or funny,
Or silly,
Or smart.
I love you because you have a good heart and you are a good person who helps people when they are down, and you are positive and you have so much love for everyone you are around. But, mostly because even though you are so beautiful and perfect, you still have time for people like me.

How sweet is that? I am so in love with him and I want the world to know it! I love you, babe! and just so you know you are so so stuck being married to me!

The Bus...

2008-04-03T10:17:00.004-06:00

So I was walking by the front door of my office building to go get my water bottle and saw this bus out front. So I ran to my desk and grabbed my camera to take these photos...it brought back so many memories of our bus that my parents owned when we were younger. Yes, my parents owned a bus, what do you expect when you have a family of 10...and it was so embarrassing for my older siblings. We'd get taken to school in it and get ice cream in it... I remember my older sisters and brother (they were teenagers) ducking in the seats so nobody would see them. Everyone knew it was the Thacker Bus! It was lots of fun playing school in it and all the kids in the neighborhood would want to carpool in it to school because we lived too close to the school to ride the bus. Anyways I thought this was hilarious!

Bath Time

2008-04-03T09:51:00.002-06:00

Splash! Splash! Splash!

She has learned a new trick in the tub when sitting up and I get soaked!

Hey Mom, don't interupt my splashing!

CHEESE! This is fun stuff!

OH MY GOODNESS!

Kamri is growing up! Can't believe it...she has learned the army crawl, eats baby food, and has her moms big bootie and thunder thighs...poor girl! She also has a never ending tummy! She can eat and eat and eat! I think she gets that from both parents! Poor thing! She is always happy and so much fun! We all adore her so much! We're so happy she's a part of our family!

Grandpa (Grant) Jensen turned 99!

2008-04-03T09:28:00.005-06:00

My Sister Erin and her baby, Ella (2 months younger than Kamri)

My sisters, Megan, Mari (she has since had her baby, Aliya) me and Kamri.
My Grandpa, me, and Kamri!

Here is my Grandpa holding Kamri...it made me nervous that he might drop her! But he didn't. He just held her and kissed her. He likes babies.

I am a little late on posting this but I just ran across these pictures...it was my grandpa's 99th birthday party! He can't see, he can't hear (very good), and he walks hunched over and slow, BUT he still travels all over the world and goes ball room dancing with my grandma every Saturday night! That is amazing! He says he wants to live to be 100 and I think he will!

He has seen so much in his life time it amazes me. He bought his first car for $7.50...pretty soon gas will be that high for a gallon. He carried one million dollars through the streets of Salt Lake to get it to the bank where he worked. He is a great guy and many people look up to him!

Long Lost Friends

2008-04-02T14:34:00.002-06:00

So I was looking at one of my friends blog and I had a light bulb go off! I looked to the right and saw their friends and family list...guess what I knew a lot of those people and was so excited because I haven't seen or heard from them since High School...9 years ago...WOW I am getting old! They all have little families of their own and look like life is going well for them! It is amazing what you can find when you just look around....DUH!

Superbaby (Kamri) Turns 6 Months Old

2008-03-24T16:47:00.004-06:00

Dear Kamri, Wow! Six months has passed in a blink. You giggle and smile at your sisters and your Mom. You've been rolling over both ways for a couple weeks now. Also, you've started grunting when you aren't real happy about things, or when you just want to make sure we haven't forgotten about you. Sometimes, it seems that you are saying "Hi" to us. That will probably be the first word you say. You are close to crawling. Mostly you like to scoot across the floor, or roll, and then go on all fours like you are trying to stand up. The other day we took you in the jog stroller and went 2.2 miles. You didn't like it much, but I am sure you will enjoy it when it gets a little bit warmer. Oh, I almost forgot, you've been eating baby food the past few weeks too. Your favorites seem to be green beans and sweet potatoes! You are such a good eater, just like Daddy. (who seems to eat too much!)

Mariah, Ali, Anycia, Kamri, Sam

Jadyn and Kamri being silly

Golf Trip - St. George 2008

2008-03-10T14:40:00.008-06:00

Thursday night after work Andy loaded up and headed down to Provo with Shawn Holmes. He met up with brother Brad and loaded up in his Escalade. 4 hours later they rolled into St. George and settled into John Norton's vacation home. It was sweet. Here is the view from the backyard.

After staying up until nearly 1am, all the guys got up early and ate a Mcdonald's breakfast and headed to the golf course. They played Green Spring - Friday (http://www.golfgreenspring.com/ )

We played 36 holes Friday, went back to the house, had a great BBQ, sat in the jacuzzi, and then drove up to Hurricane on Saturday morning to play Sand Hollow Resort.
http://www.sandhollowresort.com/index.php

Brad, Shawn, Andy @ SandHollow Resort

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'...

2008-03-04T08:46:00.004-07:00

Kamri is Rollin' Rollin' Rollin', but only from her back to her tummy. She won't lay on her back anymore...she just rolls over to her tummy. So as soon as she figures out how to roll from her tummy to her back there is no stoppin' her! She will be all over the place.

McKade came home sick with an ear ache yesterday, so I got to stay home with him. I went grocery shopping, got some errands ran, did some laundry, you know just the usual stuff. I ran/walked on my treadmill for 65 minutes but for some odd reason the treadmill at home is so much harder than the one at the Fit Stop. It's real nice staying home and getting things done.

Jadyn gets to go to a friends home today and go swimming...she loves to go. She tries to be such a mom to Kamri. She helps out for the most part and then sometimes she is too helpful!

Anycia is driving all over the place...it is nice to have her be able to help out. She is willing to go and take movies back and pick up stuff for us. She is a big help!

Andrew is going to St. George this weekend to play golf with the boys (his friends)...lucky him! Wish I was going to warm sunny St. George too, but I get to stay home lucky me (not really)! He gets to stay at his buddies home and play a free round of golf on Saturday. So he only has to pay for Fridays golf and food. Not too shabby! He will be bringing AJ back with him for his spring break for the week...the kids are all excited about see him.

We are celebrating my parents birthdays on Saturday at Chuck A-Rama in Salt Lake. The reason for Chuck A-Rama is because my father is a very picky eater, plus my family is so big (35 people and growing) that we know they can get us all in at once.

As for me I am trying to workout and get back into shape. It is nice that some of my old pants are starting to fit better. In my wardrobe I have fat clothes and skinny clothes...my goal is to fit into the skinny clothes again! It will be like having lots of new outfits!

Lots of fun at the Yergensen House!

Our little girl is growing up!

2008-02-28T11:46:00.004-07:00

(This photo was taken when she was about 2 1/2 months old)

Our little sweet Kamri is growing up...she is now rolling over on her own. From her back to her tummy. She grabs her feet and gets into a ball and then she rolls over...it is so cute. She will soon be sitting on her own and crawling and then walking. Before you know it she will be 16 yrs old like Anycia and driving a car. I'll be 43 and Andrew will be 55, craziness! Seems so far away but it's just around the corner. Time flies when your havin' fun!

The last of the 5 babies on my side of the family is due on March 7th. Kamri will be growing up with 4 girl cousins all born within 10 months of each other. Amy's little girl Lauryn was born the end of May 2007, Lisa's little girl Halle in August 2007, Kamri in Septemeber 2007, Erin's little girl Ella in November 2007, and now Mari's little girl Aliya in March 2008.

Also on Andrew's side of the family we have Chris and Val's little girl Liv born in April 2007 and Matt and Chelsea's twins Donavon and Anna born in December 2007. So she has tons of cousins her own age. I think it's great. She'll have so much fun with them all.

Back to Work Full Time :(

2008-02-28T08:20:00.003-07:00

Today is a very sad day for me...When I had Kamri in September I had 8 weeks maternity leave and then I was ever so priviledged to only work 3 days a week for 3 months. Well my 3 months are up and I have to come back full time. I dropped off little Doodle (Kamri)at Daycare this morning and was just so sad that I didn't get to stay home with her and see her happy little face light up whenever you're around her. I also got to stay home half day with little Poo (Jadyn)too because she only went to Kindergarten half day. I will miss being with them, but on the plus side thinking about the money from working full time is good thing too. I will just have to be tough.

Biggest Winner (Loser)

2008-02-26T16:07:00.003-07:00

My Thacker siblings, spouses, and mom are trying the do the Biggest Winner (Loser). It started in January and will end in April. I am not doing so hot. I need to step it up a notch and kick my butt into gear.
I also have to get ready to run a 5k in April and a Triathlon in May. The 5k is with most of my family. We are going to go to St. George and run the Run-4-Kids races. There is a 10k, 5k, and 1k that most of us are participating in...even the little kids. I am excited and I am hoping this will keep me going. This will be my first race that I will be competing in. I am usually the cheerleader for Andrew, but this time I will be running too. He is doing the 10k with AJ and Anycia is doing the 5k. The little ones(Kade and Jadyn) will be doing the 1k. I will be pushing Kamri in the jog stroller during the 5k.
I will post pictures of us after the races.

From Eating Cereal for First time to Getting Driver's License

2008-02-22T16:31:00.003-07:00

In the past 24 hours, some crazy stuff has happened. First, last night Superbaby (Kamri) had her first attempt eating rice cereal. She loved it. In typical Superbaby fashion she tried to hold the spoon and feed herself. Wish I had taken a picture of the rice cereal dribbling down her chin and how her eyes popped up at the idea of eating food from a little bowl.

At the other end of the spectrum, today I took Anycia to get her driver's license. She is now official to drive. I've known this time was coming, but it is just a weird feeling. It makes me that much older!

Superbaby turns 5 months old

2008-02-21T11:30:00.003-07:00

Kamri, today is your birthday. Kind of. 5 months ago you surprised us, and came a little early. Your light, strawberry blond hair has yet to flourish, but it is just a matter of time. You are starting to giggle, and your favorite new thing to do is squeal. Maybe you were a little pig once before? It is really cute. Crawling is still months away, but you insist on trying to walk and stand right now. Another thing you like to do is put anything within reach into your mouth. Sometimes you get frustrated when things don't quite fit in there.

You definitely have your favorites. Your face really lights up when sisters Anycia and Jadyn hold you or try and play with you. You are not very fussy, unless we aren't holding you or entertaining you. :)

Your Mom and I always are looking forward to getting home to you, and seeing what new things you will do next.

Love Daddy

Icebreaker Soccer Tournament - St. George

2008-02-20T16:26:00.004-07:00

(AJ taking free kick during semi-final game.)

For President's Weekend Holiday Holly, Superbaby and I went to St. George to enjoy a little sunshine, celebrate our 2 year anniversary and to see big brother AJ play soccer. (Anycia went too, she rode with her Grandma)

AJ plays for U13 Dixie Rebels. His team happened to lose both games I watched. Maybe I am bad luck? AJ also stayed with us and went to the Mesquite Recreation Center with us on sunday evening. We played a couple pick-up futbol games with some of the locals. It was pretty fun, and great to spend some time with AJ. (We missed Anycia, but glad that she could spend time with her mom)

Here are more pics.

Yergensen Family Named Cutest Family in Utah 2007!

2008-02-12T14:10:00.001-07:00

Most of you have already probably know this. I mean geez, just look at us... but I will tell you about it anyway. The other day we received notice that it was announced that we are the cutest family in Utah. I knew it was going to be close... with all those other great looking families out there. (You know not all of them do that funky polygamous hairstyle thingy.) This is definitely not something I totally created just to be funny. Kamri gets two pics because she is doubly cute.

(click image to see bigger pic)

Anycia Turns 16!!!!!

2008-02-01T16:41:00.000-07:00

Our oldest daughter Anycia just recently turned 16.
She has a car, a job, and a few really funny friends.
I'm really proud of her and her grades. Also, I am happy that she helps take care of her little brothers and sisters.
Now if only she'd clean her room!

Anycia 3rd Grade

Anycia 10th grade

Anycia and friends 5th grade

10th grade

St. George - Painter's 5k Run

2008-01-20T21:35:00.000-07:00

This weekend Holly, Kamri and I went down to St. George to do a qualifying run for the SGM. I haven't been training so I decided to just try and do the 5k instead of the half-marathon. We got AJ friday night after check-in and getting my race number, etc.

Saturday, I woke up and ate breakfast with AJ, (half bagel, OJ and a blueberry muffin) then, hit the potty three times, then headed off for the run. AJ hasn't been running, so it was just me. Also, last year half of Holly's family ran the half marathon, and this year they decided not to come.

It was cold. Brr. I wore under armour and a beanie with running gloves. No sweat pants this year. The half-marathon was 9am start. Then my race started about 9:10. I knocked some people out of the way and got to the front. (No, I really didn't knock anyone out of the way.)

I'd like to say that I was telling myself good positive thoughts and that maybe I was being cocky and telling other runners that they were going to eat my dust or whatever, but actually, I felt like I would be lucky if I could make it the whole way without stopping to walk. Then right towards the end of the waiting period, a positive thought did cross my mind. So, I decided to run semi-fast. Not go all out, but to go kinda fast.

They counted it down and we were off. After the first 100 meters or so, I saw AJ, Holly, and Kamri, I was still going strong, so I waved to them and tried to act like I wasn't already tired. My first mile came in at 6:41, it seemed to take forever to get there. The next mile came in 7:07 and then I crossed the finish line in 7:55. I didn't push it at the end. I'm not sure it would have felt good, and not sure how much I could've really pushed.

There were three little kids, age 11-14 that passed me somewhere between miles 1 & 2and there were three women that beat me. But, I am pretty sure that there weren't too many people that were as overweight as I am that beat me.

After running thru the finish, I gathered my breath, got a hug and kiss from Holly and hugs from AJ and was real happy that I only did the 5k. Somehow, I was ready to go do some more!

I made my way over to the finish table where they have the finish cards with the unofficial times and finish positions printed on them. It took forever to find mine. I finally found it and was happy to see I ran in 21:42. I was 29th overall. Then I looked onto my age group finish, I was sure I would see that I was 4th or 5th place. I was quite surprised to see that I placed 1st in my group. My heart said "Wahoo!" I've never won any running event since I was in elementary. So, that is pretty cool.

AJ took this picture. It is my "tough guy" pose.

So I received a pretty cool crystal and $20 gift certificate for my 35-39 year old male 1st place finish. But, I was probably more happy to have AJ and Holly there to give me hugs and encouragement.

Here is the results! It says I beat the next guy in my age group by 33.3 seconds. I wasn't just beating them, I was killing them! "Boom goes the dynamite!" It is all part of history now... when the other runners' grandkids do geaology research they will always see my name at the top, and under their breath, they will mutter, damn that yergensen guy was fast.... (maybe not)

Kamri does her best MJ impression.

2008-01-15T22:36:00.001-07:00

Here is the group photo.. (Seder didn't want her picture taken.)

And, finally...Zak and Jadyn

South Summit Aquatic and Fitness Center

2008-01-12T20:08:00.000-07:00

Today we went to the Kamas Pool. We had Kamri, McKade, Jadyn, and cousins Zak and Seder too. The SSAFC has lazy river, a huge slide, and lots of fun areas for the kids.

At first we weren't sure if we were going to get Kamri into the pool. We didn't have a swim diaper or protective swimmer for her, but we purchased both at the pool. So, then we gave it a try.. and she loved it. We weren't sure if she would like to go under the water, so we dunked her for just a second. She did great! Not bad for a 3 and 1/2 month baby.

Here is Kamri and Mom.

Thinking of Christmas

2007-12-25T00:24:00.001-07:00

Merry Christmas everyone!

Memories of Christmas past gave my heart a big smile tonight. I remember when Christmas meant everyone staying the night at Mom's house. Christmas Eve meant opening Grandma's gift, (and that usually meant pajamas for everyone)then games or movies and food until 11pm church service. I have to smile at even the things I hated doing at the time, which was putting out all the luminaries (the candles in the paper bags) and how it seemed like such a chore.

Christmas was being home. Christmas was Church on Christmas Eve with my family, and definitely the excitement and anticipation of the presents that we would open in the morning.

My brothers and I are all grown up now, and have families of our own. Mom sold that house, and moved to Texas. Most of my brothers have moved away. Things have changed so much. I'm not sure if it works for all memories the same way, but the ones I have of Christmas in my youth are so strong, and special.

It seemed that Chris fell asleep every Christmas eve at church service. And, I may be mistaken ( I really don't think I am) but it seems to me that the last hymn sung each year was Silent Night. The whole congregation gave that song special attention. I don't think there was one person that didn't join in and sing that song with all their enthusiasm, and strength. It was like magic.

For a few years Mom and Ralph were Youth Leaders. I'm not sure how they pulled it off, but they got our young men and women in the church to go caroling, and took us to the old-folks home each year. Maybe I hated that most... or liked that part most... not sure because I remember the urine smell and/or maybe the sterilization smells, but I also remember the big smiles of all the old people that we gave socks or other items. They were so happy to see us, and maybe the most thankful for something so small than anyone I have ever seen since.

I have lots of other great memories, and especially thoughts on my favorite Christmas gifts that I have received, but I will save those for another time.

I wish you all the most merryiest of Christmas'

Andrew

Now, I am just posting nonsense!

2007-12-21T11:06:00.000-07:00

Lately I haven't done a great job of posting actual entries, and i really mean for this to be the last time. I just wanted to share this little fake-news article from The Onion.

Tiger Woods Putts Baby Into Diaper

ORLANDO, FL—Tiger Woods added yet another accomplishment to his already outstanding resume Sunday when the 13-time major winner successfully putted his baby daughter, five-month-old Sam Alexis Woods, into a fresh Huggies...

Yergensen's visit Santa

2007-12-05T16:23:00.000-07:00

Last night we made the 26 mile journey to Provo's Universtiy Mall. Santa was there visiting as his reindeer were in town at the vetrinary clinic getting a last minute check up. Anycia, McKade, Jadyn, and Kamri all had chances to sit on Santa's lap and tell him what they wanted for Christmas.

This is Kamri's first Christmas, and Santa was way excited to meet her.

This is my kind of contest

2007-12-04T15:15:00.000-07:00

Couch Potato Heaven? ESPN Zone (Chicago) is having an Ultimate Couch Potato Competition. The rules are simple: sit in a comfy DreamSeat recliner in the front row of the Screening Room facing a wall of HD TVs, all showing non-stop sports programming and featuring the college bowl games. Participants can order unlimited food and beverages compliments of ESPN Zone, however they may not sleep or leave their chair and restroom breaks are permitted every eight hours. Click here to view the official rules.

My idea is that even if you lose... you still win.

Thanksgiving family picture for Mom

2007-11-28T12:06:00.000-07:00

I talked to my mom for a second today. She had been trying to get a hold of me and then I'd tried to call her yesterday, and after a day or two of phone tag I finally got to talk to her today. She was calling to tell me Happy Birthday (yep I'm 39 now) and see if i was mad because she didn't call me on my birthday.

I must be an a$$hole, because i didn't think I'd acted like I was someone that would get mad if someone didn't call me on my birthday.

Just for the record... none of my family told me "Happy Birthday" via phone call on my birthday. (See... i do keep track of that stuff!) Except, my Dad was here in town and he told me it in person.

The kids and Holly gave me lots of cool stuff and clothes, and basketball shoes, a nice card from Aunt Carolyn, and Uncle Gene and also a nice card from my Mom in Texas. Anyway, here is the picture of our little family. Marianne took this pic.

Happy Thanksgiving (Things I am thankful for)

2007-11-22T10:23:00.000-07:00

Ok, first, I need to say Happy Thanksgiving to anyone that is reading this. Today, Holly, AJ, Anycia, Kamri and I are having Thanksgiving at our house. Doug and Jacquie are coming over too. I will be fixing dutch oven ham, beans and cobbler. Holly is doing scalloped potatoes, and another dessert. Jacquie is bringing rolls. I will try and take pictures, and post them later.

I am thankful for lots of stuff, and this in no way is representative of all the things I am thankful for, and also, it is in no particular order.

1. All my kids. Life would definitely be so boring and even though it probably would be more restful without them, I live to see the morning smiles, get the good night hugs, and the "I love you Dad" never gets old.

2. My wife Holly. She tries real hard to at least smile when my poor attempt at humor fails miserably. Plus, she is real beautiful. Her smile always cheers me up, and her attitude is always so positive. I really am thankful also that when I just can't do another lunch of bologna sandwich, she is willing to go out to lunch with me to Don Pedros.

3. I'm thankful for my house that needs a backyard this spring. And, I am thankful for both my jobs. I'm not thankful that I have to work, but I am thankful that I'm able to work so that we can live comfortably.

4. I'm thankful for the many sports I play, and all the people that I play on those teams with. Mostly though I am thankful that my friend Shawn is my golf partner. He is pretty understanding of my golf game when it falls apart, even if we are in a tournament. Also, he takes my trash talk pretty good when somehow I miraculous put a string of shots together.

5. My brother Chris. He always takes time to call and tell me what is going on. Plus, if I ever have any handyman questions, then he is the one to answer them. I especially like his tales of late night poker, and his never-ending construction projects. I especially enjoy his enthusiasm about new things his kids Leif and Liv are into.

6. My parents, family and extended family. I'm pretty lucky. I have a real supportive group that I can email, and talk with, and Holly's family is humongous and I have really enjoyed being apart of their family. I'm real thankful that they are running some of the same events that I do, and that we are able to do family vacations and activities and it is fun to see how they all get along and really care for each other. I am thankful for my mom and her calls and letters and emails. I'm also thankful for my dad and how he can listen to me ramble on sometimes about stuff I know he really isn't interested in hearing about.

Utah vs BYU

2007-11-21T08:49:00.000-07:00

November 20, 1993 Utah at BYU
Utah wins 34-31
This ought to refresh your memory a bit.
Found this for Chris. Still gives me chills after all these years.
(Watch the BYU mascot turn and watch the ball hit the net)