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There's Halloween and Declan's Birthday all below...

Please Be Advised that there are a lot of pics...

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My Sweet Baby is 2!!!!

Well, My darling little Goober is 2 today... I get pretty chocked up on his birthday. I can not believe that it is even possible how time has flown. How much he has changed in two years. How much he has grown in two years. How he continues to bless our lives EVERYDAY by just the simple things in life. I can not imagine not having Declan in our lives. He definitely will make anyone smile on a bad day. He humbles me. He brings me back from earthly troubles, and makes me realize what we are really here on earth for. FAMILY. The GOSPEL. To grow. To learn. To never give up... which he has shown in his first month of life. He did not give up. Heavenly Father gave him strength to not give up, and to be here with us. He is so loving and caring. Sometimes I just stare at him and think, "Did I really help make this precious little guy?" It truly is the best thing on EARTH to be a parent, to be a MOM...

Here are some pictures of his birthday party yesterday with the family and friends... and some that I took today

*A lot so bare with me*

Aunt Becky got Declan a Fish for his Birthday from CABELA's :)
A blue Betta Fish...

Loves the fish...GOOD GIFT BECKY!!!Debating on what the fish should be named:
Kris wants: Bob Declan wants: Elmo

...Fish is hereby and now and forever will be known as ELMO...ahhahaI decorated while he was taking a nap... he walked out and was AMAZED... "Wow"

Streamers GALOR :)

MONSTERS vs. ALIENS THEME!!!!

MY Kitchen...Table cover, plates, napkins...

The cake that my mom made for Declan... Declan loves BOB!!!

Declan and his friend Hayden having fun!!Declan and Papa E. playing around with the Party TOYS...

Everyone getting ready to sing "Happy Birthday" to Mr. Goober...

yummy Cake!!!

Kris cut really big pieces of cake so there was none left :D ahahha!! Good job HON... I sure as heck don't need left over CAKE...Got a lot of movies...and look how neatly he put them all in a row...Sooooo many good presents!! THANKS EVERYONE!!

Declan Dancing to a book he got that made noises and music!! hahaha

I took this one and the ones below this morning November 2nd, 2009...

THE BIG 2!!!

*Let's hope he stays sweet and cooperative* hahaha

Woke up and saw the Decoration's were still up!! Made him so happy!! So, he told me to "Sing" and so I sang Happy Birthday to him...again... and he clapped and was just a giggly boy!!!

MOMMY AND DADDY LOVE YOU GOOBER!!!!

HALLOWEEN 2009...

Declan went as YODA :) He was a cute one at that if I do say so myself... I got his costume on the K-Mart Website for only $15 dollars. It was a perfect costume. Warm and comfy. Declan seemed to enjoy it; which is always good. His "light sabre" was given by my dad. My dad is a Sheriff and this is actually a "Traffic" guide to use at night time. It really made the costume PERFECT. THANKS DAD!!

Getting ready to head out the door :) TRICK-OR-TREAT!!

"Become a Jedi you will..." My little Master YODA!!!

Declan saw all the kids walking around outside and wondered why he was stuck in a car. So dad walked him around to a few house... HE HAD FUN!! WHAT A GOOD DAD!!!Knocking on Grandma and Papa M's Door...

See's Grandma coming to the door... :)

From Behind!!! hahahha... HILARIOUS!!

Checking out his candy stash... most of his candy came from Kym and Kalab "Bob"... kept taking candy out of the bowl and putting it in his basket... hahaha...

Got a Halloween card from Grandma, Grandpa and Becky... it's the HAMSTER DANCE SONG... He loves it!

Here are also some pictures of the Pumpkin' carving and my home Decor :) Enjoy...hope you had a HAPPY HALLOWEEN. We had FUN!!

My living/family room...here at the MOTEL

SLC Temple...Ghost...Pumpkin's...Leaves...
Declan calls this guy "Pumpkin Head"

Looking on while dad scoops out the seeds...

Dumping out seeds...

I believe he's saying here..."EEeeewwww... Gross"

Trying to pick up the pumpkin...

Thinking about playing with pumpkin guts...

My little Monster while holding a pumpkin seed..

Waited til' the next day to carve the pumpkin so it was dry...

In "AWe.."

Do you think he's happy about Halloween and carving the Pumpkin ??Declan Putting his face right in the pumpkin's face... *if you can't tell..*

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!

...Better Late Than NEVER...

So...

I just need to catch up on a few things that I should have posted. I will first start off with Kris. It was his Birthday on October 7th... he turned 28!! Very old and getting ornery-er everyday :) Just kidding, kidding, kidding... or am I??

(out on the FGorge Lake with my famliy)

I love my Kris SOOOOOOO MUCH!!! He is unbelievable, to say the least. Kris does so much for Declan and myself. He provides for us, and works so hard for us, and that I am truly grateful for! He is my best friend and a wonderful Father that Declan admires so much. WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Next I wanted to just announce that another couple in our family is pregnant. I mentioned awhile back in another post how Brooke and Chase *due Feb 2nd*, Sam and Laura *due Feb 10th*, and Jon and Rachel *due March 22nd*... now Kalab and Kym are!! This is Kris's twin Brother and his wife. I am very excited. Kym and Kalab came over (in August) and announced to us that they are due March 26th... so fun!! So that makes TWO BABIES in February, and TWO BABIES in MARCH. I am very happy for them. They will be amazing parents and will soon find out what it is! CONGRATS KALAB AND KYM!!!

Well, nothing really new is going on other than that. I love this time of the year though. Love the colors, decoration, smells... just everything about fall is great! Declan is going to be YODA for Halloween. He is really cute in the outfit and I will post them as soon as Halloween is done. Also his birthday is two days after Halloween and he will be 2!! So it'll be busy and I'll have some more things to post about soon... Until then...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

A little story to share...

Well:

Declan has really been talking quite a bit lately. Putting more sentences together sometimes... This morning he wanted gum. Here in the office there's a Candy Machine.

So I go get him a quarter, "Tor-ter" as Declan calls it. I get him a gum ball and break it in half and give him a piece to chew on. He loves gum, and he loves it when I blow bubbles with my piece too.

Soon nap-time was coming. So I told him to go pick out a movie. I knew which one he would pick, MADAGASCAR 2 (every time)...I love the movie to, but not everyday. So, I picked out Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin Patch. To get in the Autumn, Halloween mood.
(love fall, colors, everything!!)

We started to watch it, both sitting on the couch, and Declan keeps sticking his finger in his nose. I told him, "Stop, Gross...don't put your finger in your nose. Yucky." He started laughing and kept doing it (stinker), over and over again.

Then all of a sudden he kept saying, "Gum. Gum. Gum..." All while pointing at his nose. I was like, "You already have a piece. That's not gum in your nose. That's boogers." He kept saying, "Gum. Gum..." Still pointing at his nose. It then CLICKED, and he said, "Gum. Nose. Stuck." hahahhaa... OH NO!!!!

I leaned him down, I looked and looked... there was no gum to be found, that I could see. I sat him back up. I said, "Where is your piece of gum?" He says, "Nose." I wasn't sure if I believed him. I kept looking up him nose.

Then one of my employees came into the office to clock out. Declan jumped off the couch with me and right when he stood up he sneezed...and then another BIG sneeze and here comes the FLYING PIECE OF GUM out of his NOSE!!! hahahah.. I died. I said, "Well, that worked out quite well." He thought it was Hilarious.

Declan kept pointing at the gum, "Gross. Nose. Gum..." He was giggling pretty hard... (as well as myself)

So in conclusive, when your kid keeps pointing his/her finger at his/her nose and saying gum... or whatever he/she might be saying... BELIEVE HIM/HER!! hahaha. I'm so glad Declan can talk, otherwise I would've thought Declan just spit his gum out somewhere random. Plus, very grateful for the power of Sneezes. Got that gum right out!!

Just a few things...

So... I haven't posted anything for a bit. Nothing really new in my own life... Lets see, where to start...

June we had the "Robinson" family reunion in Manila. That is my Dad's-Mom's- family... her maiden name is Robinson. It was nice to see everyone. There were quite a bit of people that I haven't seen for many years, and it is just crazy to see how much people change :] We ate yummy food. Played "Cash Cab"<-- Yes we actually got real money for correct answers. So, yeah, I didn't get too many right, but I got 5 right, so 5 dollars. Not too bad considering the whole family was playing at the same time and whoever raised their hand first got called on... My Uncle Aurthur and Geoff were the Judges for "Cash Cab"

Declan being very entertaining while we eat... as usual :]

Then, after the reunion me and my siblings and spouses went camping. It was so FUN! We had two tents that we set up and had a fire. We went to Sheep Creek. Ate yummy S'MORES and snacks. We talked for and stayed up for a bit, laughed a lot... it was just fun. We took a lot of funny pictures... but Chase has most of the good ones that I'll have to get from him soon. They're kind of silly, but I guess you had to be there...But Chase's birthday was June 29th and he turned 28!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! LOVE YOU!

My amazing Brother... big 28!!

My Dad building the fire...

Brea (cousin) and Kylee... being silly-willy's...

Declan and myself in the back of my car snacking...Dad and Declan playing a game...Chase, Brooke and my mom at their tent...

Dez and I...


Then on July 1st it was my 25th birthday! Pretty weird... Time flies :] haha... Bonnie-Bec- Rachel and Declan all took me to eat at Wingers (the day before my birthday) and then we watch 'The Proposal'!! I highly recommend that!! It is HILARIOUS!! I laughed so hard. It's definitely one that I will buy when it comes out... Then on my birthday Kris took me to eat at "Coyote Creek" and then "Cold Stone" for ice cream... THANK YOU EVERYONE!! IT WAS GREAT!!

Me on July 1st... the big 2-5...
'IT'S A GOOD ONE...'

July 3rd... We celebrated JULY 4th... the MULLINS'S way :] This video speaks for itself... pretty entertaining!! My hubby... hahaha

Then I went out to Manila for another family reunion. The COOK's... this is my Husband's-Mom's-Mom's family. It was pretty fun... had a few giggles. The food wasn't too great! haha... just ask Becky or Bonnie. We snuck away and went to my cousin's 'HOT DOG' stand. It was pretty good too!! Saved our lives!! Also at the reunion, they made two really big cakes for Grandma Cook. She is turning 90 in September. She is such a sweet Grandma. I really enjoy her, and appreciate the love and warm welcoming she has always giving me. Declan, Me, and Great-Grandma Cook...at the reunion

Then it was Jon's birthday on July 15th. He turned 28. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! We all went to Flaming Gorge Lodge and ate delicious food. Can never go wrong with anything there. I love it!

Jon and his ARMY cake...

Kris and I at the Lodge... this would have been somewhat 'cute' if Kris didn't pull his 'lazy-eye' face!! :] haha


On July 23rd it was my Mother-in-law's Birthday. She turned 47. *hope she doesn't mind me writing that* :] haha... We had a BBQ at my home since I had to work. It was yummy and a lot of fun to have everyone there...She's wonderful! Helps out tremendously in every way at anytime. LOVE YOU! Then it was also my new Sister-in-law's birthday on the 23rd as well!! Pretty easy to remember that right. She turned 23!! She has brought Chase such happiness as well as the entire family :] LOVE YOU!!

Beautiful Brooke the big 23!!

Bonnie and her yummy cake :]

Bonnie and her kids...Rebecca, mom, Rachel
Sam, Kalab, Kris...

Declan and his cousins taking a bath after playing in the Sand Box...

Then finally... I have THREE announcements...

1: At the family reunion I received the news that Chase and Brooke are going to have a baby the first week in February. It was WONDERFUL beyond words!!! I teared up a bit and held out a burst of sobs. I just new this would happen for them. They'll be wonderful parents in deed!! CONGRATS!!!

2: Then Sam and Laura soon announced, my husband's-brother and wife, that she is having a baby!! Due late February...This is their THIRD!! Pretty stinkin' excited for them. CONGRATS!!!

3: ...last announcement came on July 23rd. Rachel, my husband's-sister, is PREGNANT TOO!! She goes to the doctor this Friday to find out the due date for sure, but it's near the middle of MARCH!! This is Rachel and Jon's first. Couldn't be more happy for them!!

... I just can't wait to have all these babies around!! I CAN'T WAIT TO MEET THEM AND SEE THEIR PRECIOUS FACES... THREE PREGNANT LADIES RIGHT NOW IN MY FAMILY!! How great is that?? Definitely will be so nice to have more little kiddo's running around :] I love them all... I hope they will all take care of themselves, as well as their husband take care of them. It's quite a journey and I know Heavenly Father truly has them in mind and has given them a blessing so wonderful!! To be a parent is such a privilege... and I am truly grateful that all these sister's/brother's of mine have been blessed to do so...

~Longer than I expected, but thanks for tuning in :}

My Monkey Fell of the Bed and Cracked his head...

So... I'm a bad mommy who was not really quick enough to save my son from falling...

I gave Declan a bath. He was really hyper and giggling... I was trying to put on his diaper, but was really wiggly and running away from me (on our bed). Well, he turned around really quick, lost his footing... and was falling towards to nightstand corner!! I wasn't quick enough to catch him, but I caught him before he hit and fell on the ground...

I grabbed him really quick. Looked at his face and blood was just pouring from his eyebrow bone. I got pretty scared and the first thing that ran through my head was, "Oh no, another hospital bill!" Dumb of me, I know. But, I ran into the bathroom... and called for Kris to come help. I was covered in blood as well as Declan. Got blood on our bed comforter, pillows...

Poor thing cried quit a bit at first, but as soon as we got the bleeding to stop and cleaned him up he was just fine. Yes, I cried too *teared up*, not a lot, but I just felt really bad!! What was scary is Kris and I were watching for concussion signs, but being that he just took a bath and it was bedtime, it was hard to tell if he was just tired or coma tired. So, no throwing up, not dizzy (had him walk)... so I let him go to bed with baby Tylenol.

He slept really good considering the huge cut. It is pretty deep, but thank goodness not deep enough for stitches. He woke up once, but that was just him looking for his binkie. He woke up happy and normal. Ate, but still pretty groggy and wondering what the heck is wrong with his face. He kept staring at himself in the mirror. So... Here's some pictures of the little Goober:

Still a happy, smiling kid... (this is him saying "Cheese")



Tough Baby...Looks like a boxer!!



Kept pointing to his eye and saying "Ouch..Ouch.."

So... Chase sent this picture too me last night via email. I LOVE IT!! This was at the Temple at Chase's wedding. Chase didn't say where it came from, but it looks like it came from the photographer...because it's really clean and just a good picture. THANKS CHASE!

Just wanted to show off my cute son for a sec... :]

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THANK YOU DEZ FOR ALL THE PICTURES SO I COULD FINALLY POST ABOUT WHAT'S BEEN GOING ON...

Mother's Day/Anniversary/Grandpa Ellsworth *MAY* (sorry for a long post)

Well, Mother's day was really nice. Relaxing. Like all Sunday's :] We went to Kris's Mom's Ward to spend time with her. Then we went up to Kris's parents home and ate yummy food. Kris bought me a gun for Mother's Day... ahhahah-- nice right? :] He's funny, but it really is a nice gun. My first official gun of my own-- so watch out! Especially rude costumers--hahahha!! Kiddin'-- or am I? We did go shooting one day and I shot the gun. I did pretty good for the first time shooting and getting used to it. It's a Walther P-22... Goober got me Madagascar 1 and 2 *love both of them*

... which ironically he picks Madagascar 2 to watch almost everyday and dances to

"I LIKE TO MOVE-IT MOVE-IT :]

Then on May 19th was our 3rd Year Anniversary. Sadly enough I had to work all day, so we really didn't do anything. But Kris got me 3 things*3rd Anniversary*, Flowers--Paul Blart "Mall Cop" movie--Electric Can Opener. It was everything I wanted and more :] I love Kris more and more. He is my best friend. He makes me laugh everyday. He is my eternal companion and comforter. I am SOOO BLESSED!!!

THANKS & LOVE YOU HON!!!

Tiger Lilly Flowers, I wasn't quick enough to take a picture of the bouquet...

Very pretty though!!

HILARIOUS KEVIN JAMES *aka: Chase, my brother*

Just look at him next time, they act and look so much alike!!! hahhaha!!!

An Electric Can Opener; so I don't have to search everywhere for the one that used to be in the drawer... now Kris can't lose this one!!!

THREE YEARS!! AND PLENTY MORE TO COME!!!

Then an even more saddening event happened than just working on our Anniversary... My mom called me in the afternoon on our Anniversary. I thought she was just calling to say, "Happy Anniversary", but she didn't. She said, "Uh, Grandpa Ellsworth just died." :[ You can bet I started tearing up pretty good. I was not in shock really, but I was still in denial at first that I just lost my Grandpa George.

Even now thinking about him I just don't ever see him being gone. He was so strong, so hard working, so energetic...

So, yeah wasn't the "Happiest" Anniversary ever, but it was still an Anniversary... I guess you could say I'll never forget what day he died. I called my dad later that day to see how he was and grandma. My dad was there just to visit and grandpa just happened to die. He seemed okay as well as my grandma. I just started bawling when I talked to her--she was way stronger/calmer than me. I told my dad on the phone, "Why does this happen?" He said, "What?" I said, "Grandpa dies on my Anniversary, and Sunshine, Georgie and Joshua (my dad's sister's kids) died on my birthday and Chase's... *bad car wreck*" He said, "Oh... didn't think of that. It's not you, it just happens." So, you could say I was stubborn and thinking maybe I'm bad luck, but...

Ever since he was found on Christmas day 2008, passed out in the snow in his front yard, he's gone down hill. If it wasn't for my dad, he would've died that day. The last time I saw my Grandpa was in March. For my cousin's sealing to his wife in Vernal, UT. We went and visited both my grandma and grandpa. I just thought I was going to see him and he was going to look like the Grandpa I always knew, but when I saw him I couldn't help but tear up. He couldn't talk. Couldn't Walk or hardily move. All he could do was just look at ya. He was in a recliner chair that you could stroll around, but he wasn't the same Grandpa. Very fragile. I just never in my life thought I'd see him this bad. It breaks my heart, but I know he's in a wonderful place...and he is the George that everyone knows and loves. I know time he on earth is much shorter than time in heaven. I miss him a lot.

There are two things that really makes me grateful and overwhelmed when thinking about it...one was even though he couldn't really move or speak-- when he saw Declan, he smiled. It really touched my heart. I was so proud. It just really shows how precious children are. They can make the weak have enough strength to smile.

When we left that last day that I saw him, I grabbed my grandpa's hand and looked him in the eye and said, "I Love you..." I am really glad I did that. I know my grandpa doesn't really like "gooshy" situations, but I really do love him. He just looked at me and I know he said it with his eyes.

When I went out to the funeral on the 23rd of May, I drove past my grandparents home 'The Station'. *and now I always tear up whenever I drive past* I have so many memories there. I pretty much grew up there and played there constantly--because my parents were constantly there running the gas station and Video store.

It's just not the same house at all. Neither of my grandparents are there anymore, and never will be again. I just started crying and it really hit me hard that I am growing up. I am at a stage of where I am losing my grandpa... and life is just so precious and should never be taken granted for. I love you grandpa and I know I'll see you again smiling at me with the same smile and giggle...and I know you are closer than I realize sometimes and I still feel you around...

LOVE YOU GRANDPA GEORGE!!!

Most of all the Ellsworth Grand kids... Dez-Chase-JaNita- Breanna wasn't born yet and Jenika wasn't there either...

Declan, a little over a month old during Christmas time. First time meeting each other. This is Grandpa's first Great Grandchild. The only one so far... he was so funny and was afraid to hold Declan, but I just put him in his lap and he held him for quite a while and smiled :]

The Funeral was really nice. I had a really hard time having to go in and look at him. I just was not ready I guess. Declan was pretty confused. He kept pointing at him wondering why he was not "waking up" or moving. So, thankfully my mother-in-law was there and took Declan for walks to keep him occupied before family prayer...and during the service.

Tyson, my dad's brother's son, did the History of his life. He did really well, and it was really nice to hear funny stories about Grandpa.

Dez was next and did all the memories of the grandchildren. It was really sweet. Very touching. Almost everyone has mostly the same memories about grandpa, and that just shows how fun he was and how true to himself he was. Really makes me want to be a kid again!!

Chase was the last and did a talk. He really did an amazing job. Really spiritual and uplifting. He really touched on how we'll see him again. How he'll be healthy, happy...

Then all the grand kids and spouses went up and sang, "Nearer My God To Thee." It was really great to have everyone up there and singing for Grandpa. I cried of course. Didn't sing as loud as I usually do, but the Spirit was there and so was Grandpa...

Mom and Declan at the Lunch after the Funeral

Family Members around Grandma Juanita Ellsworth...

It was a hard day... but comforting too...

It was very hard to smile here by Grandpa's graveside

before being put in the earth...

Very overwhelming month/spring to say the least... but that's just how life is sometimes. I'm just very grateful for my family and the Gospel in our lives!!

EVERY SINGLE LAST ONE OF THEM!!!

Bridal Shower/Wedding *April*

Chase's, then fiance, Brooke had a Bridal Shower in Mid-April. It was really nice to meet her family and get to know others in her life. Brooke is an amazing beautiful girl inside and out. I am truely happy for her and Chase, and so glad that they have found each other...The New DRAPER TEMPLE was right by the house that the Bridal Shower was at. AMAZING. That whole neighborhood up there just makes your mouth drop by all the stunning houses...and how lucky to have a Temple that close...
Then on April 25th, Kris and I were able to go down to St. George, UTAH to attend the Endowment session for Brooke. I have never been at a session in this temple before, so I was pretty excited... and really excited for Brooke to have this day. There were quite a bit of people there for this session. Another girl was going through for her first time and then after she was getting married/sealed. So it was a big session, but the inside was beautiful and had so many special details...

* Brooke's family on the left and mine on the right*

They were really sweet and a great family...

Then on April 30th, 2009 was when Chase and Brooke were married and sealed in the Salt Lake City, UTAH LDS Temple. It really was a special day. The spirit was overwhelming and really touched all who was there to witness such a blessing. The Sealer, was really amazing to say the least. I really appreciate his words and what he said and shared with us for Chase and Brooke. Brooke's Dress was beautiful as well as she... Chase was handsome like always, and it was really special to see Chase sealed and so happy- Like I knew woud happen for him.

*I'm not sure what Kris and Declan are doing...but...*

Waiting outside for Chase and Brooke to come out of the Temple..HERE THEY COME!! Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chase Ellsworth!!! Wo-HOO!!Chase hugging mom when coming out of the Temple...

Then after taking pictures at the Temple we headed to the Recption place called La Calle. It was Unbelievable!! It was like a French Castle with just amazing EVERYTHING!! The Bride's room, where all the girls got dressed, had mirrors everywhere... fruit and snacks everywhere...

Beautiful wildlife (Geese, ducks, rabbits, chicken/roosters, fish) and the Landscaping just made you think you were in a fairy tale. Just a beautiful place!!

Food was mouth-watering as well...!!

Just a picture perfect day at the Temple and Reception...

CAKE WAS DELICIOUS AND B-E-A-UTIFUL

*Was like a flowing dress cake...*

Dez and I...Declan and Dad... probably going to go see the,

in the words of Declan *Cack Cack's(quack-quacks)*...

Kylee and my Aunt Cathleen by the pond...

What a busy, but great day...

I LOVE YOU CHASE AND BROOKE!!

Welcome to our family Brooke!!

We are very lucky to have you in our lives from here on out...