WoNdERfuL liFE

I know, I know...finally I am doing an update on what's been going on. Well, as you can see our little one came home!!!!!

Declan finally came home on November 26th. It was such a good day, and one that we were very happy to finally come. I went into the room that Declan was in and not even five minutes later his doctor came in and said, "I hear you want to take him home?" I smiled and said, "Well ya, I sure do." He then said, "Well, lets get him home today!!!" :) YAHOO!!! So, I then went and got Kris and we did all the signing and paper work that we needed to do before we could take him home.

It was so nice to see them take all the wires and gadgets that he had on him off. He looked like a normal baby now. It was so fun to put on his very first outfit from home...again, especially without have to be careful with the wires. I think he knew something different was going on. He just stared at us like, "What are you doing?"

We then headed straight home. We stopped in Evanston to give Declan a break from the car seat and also to see my Grandpa Saxton before he goes south for the winter. This is his first Great-grandchild. So, he was really excited to finally have one and get to see him. He was really funny. All smiles and kept on saying, "What a handsome guy." I tried to get him to hold him, but he didn't want to, (aka: afraid too). But, then we left shortly and headed on to Green River, HIS HOME!!!

Declan is an unbelievably good baby. He never really cries. When, if he does, it is only for a slight bit. He only cries when he has a dirty diaper, or when he is hungry; and his cries are not that loud or...just a good baby. He sleeps really well and eats really well. He was on a schedule when he first got here, but I kind of broke him of that a little--with working a job at the same time. He used to wake up every three hours, but now it is four to five; which I am giving him more milk in the bottle--which makes him happy and satisfied so far. Declan's been breathing really well, and doesn't show any sign of struggle like he used to. I am very grateful for that. I love holding him on my chest and just cuddle-ing with him. Holding him relaxes me.

Declan is really starting to mature. He looks around and stays focused for quite a while. He smiles and just moves his arms and legs a lot. Two of my favorite things that he does is he all of a sudden smiles and giggles when he's sleeping. Not kidding either. He gets a really big smile on his face and chuckles for a few seconds. It is so cute. Another thing, is when he sleeps, sometimes he "moans." It is so funny because Kris does it in his sleep and, I will admit it, I make weird noises to...people say :) Things have been going really well...

We haven't been able to take him out anywhere really; which is fine because we do not want to risk getting him sick or anything like that. The doctor said that if he gets a fever he could need to be life-flighted again...so we definitely don't want that. The doctor let him go out to Manila for my families "Christmas" though. That's them above--Mom, Declan, Dad, Ender(yorkie dog), Geoff, Valentine(yorkie dog). Dezaree, Kris, Me, Chase, Kylee. We had that on the 15th of December. It was really fun and nice to have everyone home...and to have everyone get a chance to be with Declan. We took a lot of pictures of Declan, you can see most of Christmas and his Blessing Day if you click on "My pictures" here on the sight.

Declan was blessed the very next day, the 16th, at the First Ward LDS building here in Green River. I was so excited for this day...and it is silly, but I imagined this day for quite awhile since we have been married--Kris blessing our child. I imagined this even when I was not pregnant. I know, I'm silly. It was really neat though. I started tearing up when I put Declan in his suit. He was so cute and it fit him perfectly. The suit he was wearing was the one Kris wore as well, so it has quit a sentimental value :) Isn't he handsome?? :) (he has a little smirk going on)

Kris blessed Declan, and there were quite a bit of family in the circle. There was Larry Mullins(Kris's dad), Kalab and Sam Mullins (Kris's brothers), Jon Spikes (Kris's sister's future husband), Chase Ellsworth (my brother), Geoff Chesnut (my brother-in-law), Gale Lamb (Kris's Uncle), and Robert and Tyson Ellsworth (my Uncle and his son). I surprisingly teared up a little bit, and did not cry much. I held it in though :) Kris did excellent with his words and the spirit was really strong. The circle was bigger than expected, but it was so nice to have just family in the circle. We left amediately after we took the sacrament, because we are not technically supposed to have him out yet, and to get ready for the dinner that I had for all of the family.Everyone came over and ate and visited. It was really nice--and the food was yummy :)

Dez and Geoff came out from Phoenix, and left the next day to head back. It was nice to see them. Since they've been down there we get to hardily see them. The last time I saw them was in May for Kylee's Graduation. So...thankfully Geoff is Graduating this May from ASU from Law School, and will be moved back somewhere in Utah--probably Cedar City. It was really nice to see them and have them see little Declan. They didn't get to see me have a pregnant belly at all. This is Dez and Geoff with Declan...

Yesterday was the real Christmas Day, and this time we spent it at Kris's parents house. It was really nice. I got to close the office from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Yeah, I worked on Christmas...somewhat. This job is great, because I have Declan here and it is my home, pays for bills, but at the same time--very hard and I never am really off, even if I get some time "off" and keeping employees is hard as well...I think that's the hardest thing about it here.

Anyways, I'll get off of my complaining box...back to Christmas Day. We opened presents and then ate homemade cinnamon rolls. Relaxed for awhile and then ate Christmas dinner--good -good-good! It was fun and relaxing. Also played Lord of the Rings DVD Trivial Pursuit...and I WON!!! I am just that good...

Kris and I set a limit for buying each other presents. Well, Kris went over his limit with me. He bought me a new kitchen table set, a new chandelier light for the kitchen, a sofa table--cast iron and wood that came with two lamps...earrings, movies, camera memory card, a new cell phone...he did really good :) I was quite surprised. He said he didn't go over the limit, but he did. I got him a few things--I'll admit I did go over the limit by twenty dollars, but that's just because of shipping and handling cost. I bought every single person that got a present from me, got it on the Internet because I haven't been able to go anywhere since the little ones been home :) I would've shopped before, but I was a bit occupied in November.

Declan got a lot of presents as well. He got books, music for his crib, clothes, a huge giraffe, and my sister Dez painted this picture for his wall in his bedroom with Africa animals...very cute. She's very talented. It was fun to get things for him...even if he'll never remember. I think he slept through both at my parents and at Kris's parents house. Hahah!!!

Well, my precious baby is home, and it has been so fun...and I am sure it gets funner and funner. I am very grateful for him and my husband. It was so wonderful to have him be blessed and given a name. Kris is such a wonderful husband and father. Declan reacts to his voice so much. He can just say "Hi" and Declan will turn his head to where ever it is coming from and just "wide-eyed." It is really fun seeing Kris talk to him and hold him as well.

I am thankful for the priesthood. I know the priesthood truly helped him when he was first born...and helped him be strong and stay here with us here on earth. I know that his blessing was truly heart-felt and Kris's words were inspired by the spirit. He is such a blessed, strong little one. I am excited to see him grow up. It is just crazy how much he changes everyday...what a wonderful life.

--Love you all...Kenzee Jo

mY bABy

This is my precious Declan Richard Mullins. He was born on Friday, November 2Nd 2007. He weighed 5 lbs. 3 oz. and was 18 1/2 inches long. It is absolutely overwhelming and wonderful that he is here, but unfortunately he was born five weeks early. I was only 35 weeks along; which my due date was December 5Th. Are you ready for the longest BLOGG from me??? Here's the story:

It came unexpectedly to say the least. I was just cleaning-touching up the office, dusting, and then went to the laundry room to put some dirty rags in the Motel Laundry room. Well, as I was standing there, all of a sudden I got a huge rush of liquid run down my leg and onto the floor, (good thing the floor in the Laundry room was cement because it was easy to clean up). I thought at first, "Well, this is embarrassing. Did I just pee myself?" I just stood there for a moment and realized that what I felt and what just happened was not pee, it was the moment when my water broke. Scary? Very scary...I was kind of in denial, so me being the new coming mother that I am I looked up on the Internet what happens when your water might break really quick. So, I read...and sure enough I did, with the information that I got off the Internet. However I had to hear it from somebody, so I called my mother right away and didn't really even let her say "hi" without me cutting in and saying, "What happens when your water breaks?" So, I then called the doctor's office to see if I can come in to check and make sure...so then they told me to come right in ASAP. Then I called my husband.

I called Kris and luckily he had service this day out in the desert; which he NEVER DOES--miracle right there. He answered and I was really nervous and started crying and told him, "Umm...I am pretty sure my water just broke and I'm on my way to the doctor." I could tell Kris was kind of in shock and surprise, and said, "What?". So, I called Becky and they came rushing over to pick me up and take me to the doctor...while Laura rushed over to watch the office for me. I got to the office; which I hate the doctor's office here that I go to--very, well, rude and dumb. I get there and I said, "I am here to meet the doctor on call because my water broke--and my doctor is out of town." The girl was just like, "Okay, well, take a seat and we'll send ya back in a minute." I sat there for TEN MINUTES at least!!! Ridiculous right? Sure enough doctor said go over to the hospital, get checked in and you are going to have a kid today. UGH!!! Just imagine what I felt...I was not ready in anyway what so ever for him to be here yet--no crib set up--no car seat--room not ready....NOTHING!!! Seriously Kris and I planned on getting things ready the next day, Saturday the 3Rd.

So, I went into labor. I can not honestly tell you when I really started to feel the pain, but, yeah it hurts. It felt a lot like kidney stones to me, but more intense because my contractions were right on top of each other--seriously to. No time to breathe, nothing. Ouch--so I gave in to the Epidural. Pretty great drug if I do say so myself. I couldn't even lift up my right leg, I could my left a little, but my right was quite the struggle; which then they later had to stop the Epidural because it was working a little to well for me. Kind of funny. Really relaxed me, actually fell asleep kind of for a bit<--while in labor. But, I kept on saying I was feeling pressure and his head was right there, but the nurses did not want me to start pushing; which I think was a big mistake, because the doctor came in later and said, "Let's go!" He also said to them that they waited way to long to get me going, I was ready a long time ago. But, I finally went into the delivery room--scary room kind of. All tile and just huge lights looking at ya. So, pushing time came and it didn't take long at all. Maybe five pushes tops...can not really remember. It was the weirdest thing I have ever gone through. Very weird to not feel him inside me anymore. I will admit it that I miss it terribly because at least he was still here with me.

Declan came into the world at 5:33pm that day. He came into the world with a struggle and quite a trial to say the least. He had breathing problems; which is due to the fact he's five weeks early. But he had a breathing thing put over his head--a humidifier. Declan cried and groaned and just looked like it hurt to breathe...and it was horrible to see. I went in after getting cleaned and into a clean gown and when I saw him I lost all my composure and started crying quite a bit. I felt horrible to say the least. But oddly enough, I never really got a bad-bad feeling about him. I knew that everything was going to be okay, but I just hated that Declan had to go through this and I could not do anything about it.
He was life flighted to SLC to the University Hospital in the New Born ICU. Both Kris and I got to go on the plane with the little guy. It was a very smooth-nice-fast trip. Took us maybe 30-40 minutes to get to SLC.

We landed in the SLC airport, and then was picked up by a ambulance that took us up to the University Hospital. We followed behind Declan as they took him in the ICU. They told us to wait in the waiting room, and wonderfully enough the doctors came back out in like less than 30 minutes to give us somewhat of good news. The doctor said that he had Pneumonia, that's why he is working so hard to breathe because of all the fluid in his lungs. I had a very calm feeling come over me, and it's not great that he got sick, but great that they knew what was wrong and it can be fixed.
So, this was Saturday that the little guy was life flighted...one day old :( Kris and I spent the night at the hospital in a "Parent Room." It was not that comfortable, but at least they let us stay there for the night. We both have wonderful families that all came up to come and see him and show their support. Everyone got to see him, for the most part...except for Chase. He was kind of sick and they have a sign that said if you are slightly sick, to please not come in. So, maybe when we go back tomorrow for the weekend Chase is feeling better and can see Declan.
The day before we left he had improved quite a bit--Monday. Still not great, but better. He was moved into a more calmer room, like a nursery. He has his own little corner. Very grateful that he was taken off the air support and just had the little tubes by his nose for some support. Still on some antibiotics for his lungs, but will be done with that this weekend hopefully.

I can not believe how strong this baby is. He has gone through so much, and he just keeps on trucking on and improving; which I am EXTREMELY GRATEFUL. I did not imagine that this would happen to me. It has been truly humbling and eye awakening. I could not be more blessed to be able to have a baby boy in my life--who is being so strong and fighting so hard to be here with us. Kris and I have gotten stronger and closer, in a different way. Not that we were not close before, but it has changed us in ways that is hard to explain...

I know when I can not hold my baby, Heavenly Father is there to hold him for me. I hate being away from him--and having to wait to go back every weekend. I wish I could stay there all day long, everyday until he comes home. It was very hard to leave the other day. I kept on saying goodbye and walking back and touching him one more time and looking at him one more time. Luckily I got to hold him for three hours before we left for home. It was such a good feeling to hold him against my chest and be able to kiss his little forehead all I wanted. It was very hard not to cry and lose it going home, but I tried to be strong.

Declan is quite the mix of Kris and I. Declan definitely has Kris's body. Very long, big hands and feet. His feet already are the length of my palm. I do not have the biggest hands, but that is big to me. I think he has more of my features on his face...but then I see Kris in him too. He has my small ears also :) Such a cute little bug. Also was born with quite a bit of hair. Very dark when he came out with a little curl to it,(he inherited that from both of us).

I want to thank you all for all your thoughts and prayers. I know that prayer truly helped him, myself, and Kris--such a powerful thing that is taken for granted sometimes. I will keep you posted further along. They say his release date is DUE DATE, but they say that just so you do not get your hopes up; which is fine with me. I hate not having him here by my side, but I would rather have him be 100% before he goes home. Kris and I are saying he will be home around Thanksgiving, but we shall see.

I love my little Declan. He is such a blessing--and I am going to hold him so tightly when I get him home and do my best to protect him and provide for him. You are loved so very much my baby boy!!

hApPY hAlLoWeEN!!!!

Hey...it's Halloween!!! I have to admit that this is one of my favorite Holidays--but Christmas is the ULTIMATE. I really love Fall....the weather is not to hot, not to cold...perfect for a Hoodie :) <---(I wear a hoodie in the summer sometimes...I'm crazy). Then the colors--Oh so nice! Red, Orange, Yellow leaves--just beautiful.

I really like scary movies too! I like being scared I guess...not in real life situations, but you know-- I'd have to say the one movie that scared me the worst for some odd reason was the "Ring." It was my Freshman year down in Cedar City, SUU, and I went with a bunch of people. I got so freaked out by the dumb girl in the movie, that I couldn't really go to sleep or look at a TV without thinking a little girl was going to crawl out and get me!!! I was living with Dez and Geoff, and they thought I was just being weird, but then Geoff went and watched it and he admitted it was kind of FREAKY-ISH.

Kris's mom said when he was little Halloween was his favorite, and he said when he got married--imagine an eight year old boy saying this, that the wedding colors would be ORANGE AND BLACK!!! hahahha...Didn't work out that way, but funny! Kris brought it up when we were getting the wedding ready. It is a funny story I think.

So I have to work all day today, tomorrow, ETC...but I'm excited for kids to come to the Motel and give them candy. It was fun doing this when I was little. Always had the best costumes. I can't wait to dress Declan up next year. By this time next year he'll be almost a year old. Crazy...but dressing him up will be fun!!!

Kris is going to go with all his buddies and go see "SAW 4." Such weird-demented-sick movies...yucky-yucky. Very creepy. Yes, and Rated "R"...yes I've seen all three <--hahhaa!! Don't know why...but it's that time of the year I guess. My rebel-ness coming out.

Anyways...I am having my "Baby Shower" on November 10th--next weekend. Pretty exciting to get to that point. It's almost here, and I'm getting excited and do not know what to think--kind of nervous for knowing when I'm actually in Labor, but I'm sure things will work out and be fine. I'll post after the BAby ShowER!! My mom is putting it together. I am excited :) HAVE A GOOD ONE!!!!!

My PaRenTS

...I have been thinking a lot, and I just want to write a little something-something on how I feel about my amazing parents.

THEY MEAN THE WORLD TO ME!!!!

...Mom and dad, I really appreciate all that you have done and STILL do for me. I know I am who I am because of both of you. I have the love, tenderness, and compassion that comes from both of you that is very hard to find and see in people as often as you two.
...Mom and dad, you give and give and do not ask for anything in return. I am about to be a parent myself, scary I know, and I am just hoping and praying that I will be half the parents you, mom and dad, are to me. I have learned so much from you faith wise, knowledge wise, artistic wise, sports wise, music wise and I am so thankful that I have both of you in my life being the examples that you have always been to me.
...I am grateful that you put up with my little onry/hard headed-ness that I HAD(no longer have..."a-thank you")Not to mention, sorry about that....

--I bet every single one of you are saying "yeah right, HAD" hee-hee!! ;) You are welcome for the little giggle...

... I wish I could take all the pain and hurt away that you are going through right now. I truely would if I could. I know all things shall pass. Things that have gone on are HORRIBLE to go through, but you BOTH are very strong and deserve the best and will receive the best...and not to mention, you have a very mean-fiesty daughter to back you up ;)!!! -(that would be me not Kylee...maybe Dez though...Chase, well...)-
...I love you MOM AND DAD, more than you will ever know. Thank you for every single thing. I know you both worked so hard for all of us kids to have the good life that we had growing up. I admire you both for being who you are, and always being true to yourselves. LOVE YOU BOTH!

What is the baby????

Well,

Long time no writty ;) I have been busy...back off!! No just kidding, but seriously I have I guess. Oh! Plus the computer here in the office had a GI-NORMOUS virous and we got it fixed now...those are my excuses and that's-that.

I'm sure everyone knows what the little thing in my body is...but I'll announce it anyways since that is the only thing that has been going on lately. SO, IT'S A BOY!!! I knew it was. I was mostly teasing and wanting to say it was a girl, the opposite of Kris, because he was SO dead set on a boy since we got married. Not that there's anything wrong with a boy, but it's fun ;)

I went and found out on July 18th. Kris, mom, Kylee, and mom Mullins were all there for the event. It was quite fun and weird to think that there is actually a baby in me. We went in about 3:30 and came out at 5:30...I think. It's a boy for sure, NO DOUBT about that. (if you know what I mean). hahahaa!!!

We aren't dead set on a name yet, but we have one in mind. It's fun getting clothes and such for the little guy. Crazy to get little clothes and then bigger and bigger clothes for the future. I guess they grow quickly, so we'll see :) I'm going to do the baby room in a Africa theme, animals and such. The bedroom is already painted orange like this font color on here...with sponged brown/orangish color. So, it kind of looks like a Giraff already :) It will be cute. I am getting really excited and still can not believe that I am going to have a baby.

I watch the TLC channel every single day. I watch "Baby Story" and such things like that. I used to watch it every now and then even before marriage (with out crying), but now I watch it all the time, (and can not- NOT cry when a baby is born). Good thing Kris is at work when the show is on or he'd think I was going coo-coo. Well, more coo-coo then he already thinks I am.

I am very luck and blessed though. Pregnancy is a crazy thing and such a miracle. Really. I have a living thing growing in me...weird how it all works. The kid is a soccer player, football, kick boxing...whatever, already. Kicks the heck out of my bladder and stomache. It is the craziest feeling ever, but it makes me smile everytime I feel a thud.

All-in-all it's the same ol' thing. Work, work and more work. It's very hard at times. Employees are very hard to keep or to trust for that matter. I haven't been having that much of luck, but I'm surviving :) Kris is doing well. He works-works and works as well. Mirra, well, she has the life I think. Sleeps, eats, naps, eats....slobbers on everything. She is fun though. Such a cuddle bug. We'll see how she takes on the new baby thing. I think that she notices something is different already because I never let her sleep on my stomache anymore like I used too... ;)

I'll keep you posted, better than I have been ;) LOVE YOU ALL!!!

GUess WhAT!?

Hey....Hey....Hey!

Long time no writty. We've been kind of busy the last few weeks. Kris is still working as a Land Surveyor for D. R. Griffin in RockSprings. He works quite a bit of hours, and comes back kind of stinky, but it's well worth it :)

Me? Well, I am doing the same ol' Motel business thing; Manager/Boss :) I work long hours too, but I don't come back stinky like Kris...so we even out each other quite a bit. I actually have quite a bit of help in housekeeping right now (knock on wood that nobody quites or anything)....BUT, I'm lacking help in the office right now. I only have one working for me. He works quite a bit for me, but says he needs the hours. I just feel like I work him too much, but then if something happens and he can't come in or needs a day off...I have to work :( So here soon I'm going to start training two new girlies. They seem like they will work out great.

I've been working quite a bit this month. This is so I can go to TEXAS at the end of this month/beginning of May. I am excited! I can honestly say I have never dreamed or said to myself, "I want to go to Texas." But, it's something to do I guess and it'll be fun. Another plane ride for me...OH!! and Sea World of corse!!! :)

Anything else....well, you might be wondering why I have a picture of a blue eyed baby on the page??? Well, I'M PREGNANT!!!! :) I honestly never thought in a million years that it would happen for me this soon. Not that this is a bad thing, because it's not at all...I'm really excited and truly blessed. I just thought it would take awhile like it does for the rest of my family.

I notice I was getting waves of the "icky/ I wanna throw-up" feeling here and there. Whenever I would work out and do sit-ups I felt like my stomache would burn way quicker...but definately in a different way like I was pulling on something. SO...mom, dad, and Kylee came in on April 6th to watch the movie "Blades of Glory," in the movie theatre in Rocksprings. They hurried and dropped off a puppy to me to give to one of my employees that wanted one...and went to the movie and was going to meet up with us after that because Kris and I have already seen it.

While they were gone...(I didn't plan this at all, it was totally out of the blue), Kris and I went to Smith's to buy a pregnancy test. Ironically Smith's didn't have any left!! So we went next door to PAMIDA really quick and...ironically again, there was actually only one test left (E.P.T.) and only came with one test in it!!! I looked at Kris and I said, "Is this a sign or something?" :) ha

So, right when I got home I followed the instructions, and put a timer on my microwave...I waited two whole minutes for it to go off...and then I ran into the bathroom. I looked at it, and I forgot what positive meant?? So, I looked at it again just thinking and my eyes just got really big and I couldn't stop smiling!! It was positive. Then I went out and looked at Kris and told him to come here and read it for me. He looked at me and said, "what???"

After he looked at it he went and got the instructions and said, "See only 99% accurate. You are one of the 1%" It was funny, then he hugged me and we smooched ;) *blush* So, I went to the doctors office on April 11th and did the cup thing. I was kind of nervous and really hoped I was pregnant because that would've been kind of sucky to get a false/positive....and get my hopes all up for nothing. They took it and not even five seconds later the nurse came out and said, "okay, it's positive." I was the only one back there at the time, and I said, "are you sure that's my pee?" She looked at me and I just started giggling and I said, "No. I'm kidding...."

That's my news!! I'm not sure when it is due yet or how far along I am. I have to figure out what day and have my mother in law come in or sister in law to cover the office for a sec. :) Since it's not fun calling the baby "it" we named it Hopper. Like Grasshopper. That's what Kris and his mom came up with. His nick-name was Krishopper when he was little....so yeah. Kris says it's a boy, and I say it's a girl. Not that it matters, but...who knows, it's fun!! :)



--Kenzee Jo

FIrst TIme FlyING!!!

Hello everyone!!
I have not posted anything for quite a bit, (my bad). Nothing really new in my life...so that's why you have not seen a post in awhile. Well, let me see...what have I done lately you ask? Well, there is one thing. I FLEW TO PHOENIX TO SEE DEZ AND GEOFF!! It was my first time flying. Sad, yes, I am twenty-two and a half now (hee-hee; I wrote half), and I just barely have flown for the first time in my life. I was the only one that hadn't yet in my family. Yeah, my family goes places without me. Kind of rude, I know :) We flew Delta. It was great fun. To tell you the truth the first take off kind of blew me away how fast we were going and how quickly the ground was getting smaller and smaller. Kind of freaked me out at first, but when we flew back it was a piece of cake. Felt like I was a pro :) ...and yes, I sat by the window there and back, while Kris had to sit by strange men both times...hahahhaaah!!
We stayed at Chase's house the night before we left. We had a flight at 8:30 am, so that was nice to be able to stay in Salt Lake the night before so we didn't have to wake up way before the sun would come up. We went and ate out that night....yum-yum-yum. Foods great. I just wish it wouldn't make you fat :) It was nice to see Chism and hang-out with him though. I do miss seeing him. OH! I did something dumb that night while we were sleeping. I am not used to sleeping anywhere else but at the Motel in our apartment, right? SO, I was sound asleep and I swore I heard the buzzer ring(that means I need to get up and go see what the customer wants). So I started to get up and I freaked out. I was not at the Motel and had to think for a second where the heck I was at. Yeah, I'm weird. Then I laughed at myself and went back to bed. Then morning came and Chase dropped us off at the airport, so we didn't have to pay for parking. What a nice brother :)
So we arrived in Phoenix. Dez and Geoff picked us up. Then we mostly just hung-out. Didn't really do anything new. It was nice and relaxing. Oh, did I fail to mention that it was 85 degrees the whole time. Quite a drastic change from below (way below) zero, to 85 DEGREES!! It was nice. I'm not a big heat fanatic, but it was nice.
We went to Dez's work. It was the normal Fashion Bug. A lot a clothes....but what was funny is they had Swedish fish by the jewelery. hahahhhaa!! I never seen that before. Candy at Fashion Bug, who knew!! So, then we went to see their apartment. It was quite nice. Very homey. Then again, Dez makes anything home-ie. She's quite crafty:) Their kids, (the puppies) , were cute as ever. Such a difference between them, yorkies, and our Mira (English bulldog). Who is a lot fatter, thicker, bigger, taller, slobbery-er, eats a lot more, poops a whole heck of a lot bigger...sorry I went to far there. But anyways...they're cute little things. It did make me miss Mira while we were there. Sorry Kalab and Kym for Mira's bodily functions. She can clear a room!! Hahahaha!
We ate out quite a bit when we were there. I had the best burger I've ever had in my ENTIRE LIFE at "The Red Kilt." It was delicious, (now I'm hungry, dang it). We also watched the movie "Breach." It was a really good movie. But we watched it at 9:35 pm, and I'm turning into a grandma, and I fell asleep for a few minutes...BUT what I saw of the movie was really good.
Sunday came, and no, we didn't go to church. Kris and I didn't bring any churh clothes. I know, I know "sinners we are," but oh well. It turned out to be quite a "lazy do nothing day" really. Kris and Geoff played Playstation 3 ALL DAY LONG, while Dez and I watched movies in here bedroom. OH!! She cut and dyed my hair also. She mostly just trimmed it, but now my hair is kind of red, with gold highlights. It's nice. I'm getting used to it now, and I like it quite a bit. THANKS DEZ!! Then I wanted to do something, so we went to the Mesa Temple. It was nice, and very beautiful. I didn't realize that they had a visitors center, so we went in. We were lucky enough the watch the new "Joseph Smith" movie. I bawled of course. Very spiritual. It was a happy/sad movie. Joseph Smith was truly a blessing, and a strong person indeed. :)
So, that was it. Left the next morning at 7:34 am. Didn't stay in SLC that long. Chase picked us up. Hung out for a bit and watch the funny parts of Nacho Libre!! hahhaha!! Great!!! Then, we headed home. Now I'm here. Sitting in the office. Wishing it was a least spring, not so much hot-ness, but spring. WOW I wrote a lot. I better stop. Thanks Dez and Geoff for having us!! It was great and we'll do it again sometime before you leave Phoenix. Thanks Chase for having us and giving me a banana when I was hungry :)

Later,
Kenzee Jo Mullins

My PReciouS MIrrA

So....Mirra is quite the little fire-ball. "SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE PAW!" Awesome picture Chase. It makes me laugh :) Anyways, Christmas was great. I can not believe how quickly this holiday season went.
I was kind of sad to put the decorations down. I was not going to take them down until the middle or end of January, but two days ago I got the cleaning/bored "bug" in me and I put everything away. My house is naked now, but oh well.
Christmas morning I had to have to office open for an hour so the coffee addicts could come down and get their "fix"...while Kris and I, in our apartment, opened our Christmas presents we got for each other and from Mom, Dad, and Kylee. Kris gave me too much to say the least. I love EVERYTHING though. This year was really fun shopping and getting each other and everyone else presents. Even though Kris and I really did not wait til' Christmas to give each other most of the presents :) OOPSS!! ( It's just too much pressure and suspense and I had to give him a couple of early presents) :)
After we opened our presents, Kris and I went to his parents house at 8:00 a.m. where all of the siblings, spouses, and two nephews were there. Again, had fun giving and recieving. We stayed here until like 12:00 p.m. and went back to the Motel and relaxed before going back again to eat the Mullins Christmas dinner.
The office was pleasantly quiet. Thank goodness. Needed that. No one called and no one came in until like 8:00 p.m.. So I got a good break.
Then work-work-work waiting for the anticipation of going out to Manila to see everyone and give and get MORE PRESENTS!! It was fun. I was kind of tired that day and when we put in the new Super Man movie... I fell asleep for most of it, but it seemed like a good movie :) We took Mirra, and as you can see, she had a blast in the snow with Mader. It was crazy how deep the snow was getting before we had to leave back to Green River. We were thinking we weren't going to make it and would have to turn back to Manila, but they plowed the roads and it was alright. Still alive, obviously.
Then mom, dad, Kylee, Chase, and Jenny all came out to Green River. We watched "Night at the Museum," and it was great. Really funny!! It was really fun to be with everyone and hearing (pretty much) mostly our family laughing during the movie...or maybe that was just me laughing :) Great.
Well, it's 2007 now. Kris and I are getting old and tired. I had the night covered to at least see "the ball drop" and it turn 2007...but we whoosed out at 10:00 pm and went back to the Motel...and quickly fell asleep to a movie. So, I did not see 12:00 am at all, and no Kiss (tear). BUT...KYLEE'S GRADUATING!! Very cool. Weird...but cool :) How time flies. I've been graduated for five years now, and I know you're all thinking "well I've been graduated for _ _ " Weird for us all :)
OH YEAH!! CONGRADULATIONS KIERA AND FUTURE HUSBAND ROBERT JACKSON...very exciting!!!

WE love you ALL...

Kenzee Jo and Kris