June 2011 *warning, long post* :D

On my mom's side, we had the 1st Saxton Family Reunion. It was in St. George Utah. Kris, myself and the kids left Friday night and left Sunday. It was a quick weekend, and that is quite the drive, but it was still fun to see family that I have never met until now. Southern Utah is beautiful. I love it there. It is where I went to college, SUU, so it is home away from home. The family who put it together was Monte and Lisa Holm. Their house and ranch were AMAZING to say the least. It was such good weather too, so you couldn't beat that!!Most of the Saxton's that made it to the Reunion on the Holm Ranch.
Saturday June 4th, 2011 Some of the landscape... My mom holding Phoebee and Geoff standing by...Us about to leave and Declan not happy...he was having too much fun :) Phoebee and Liam, 2 month apart(Liam older)... we were leaving and had to take pictures of the cute kids :)

Then My sister in law, Brooke and baby Asher came to visit in the middle of June. My brother had to work, so it was his wife and son. We do not get to see them much. They moved to Palmyra, New York last August. So, when they finally do come this way, Wyoming/Utah, we all try to get together. Here are just some cute pictures of my kids, and my niece Phoebee and nephew Asher.Very hard to get all kids sitting and looking the same way :D ahhaha....

Phoebee, Liam, Asher, and Declan

Goober and his Dinosaur...Babies playing with toys...Us watching...
Me, Kylee, and MomMr. Gurgg-a-more..Brooke and Asher... Phoebee giving Liam a dirty look for some reason?? HAhaha...

Maybe wants some milk too??? :D

Love ALL of these little Munchkins to PIECES!!

Then on June 24th 2011, I was able to attend the Vernal Utah Temple. It was a very amazing day. My Grandpa George Lyman Ellsworth past away 2 years ago, May 19th 2009( Kris and My 3rd Wedding Anniversary). My Grandpa was pretty much non-active his whole life. My grandma later on in life went through the Temple by herself. In January, this year 2011, one of my Dad's brother, Robert, went through the Temple for Grandpa--then this day Grandpa and Grandma were sealed together for Eternity. Along with Grandpa being sealed to his parents. Then My grandparents to their Children who were able to attend.

There was the normal-wonderful calm peaceful feeling/spirit there in the Temple, but there was something new that I have never felt. I knew my Grandpa was there. I know he is happy where he is and is glad to see this day come as well. To see my family, the Ellsworth's, in the Temple and to spend time there was really great. I have not been to the Temple since Chase and Brooke got married in April 2009. It was due time, and I enjoyed every minute.I am truly grateful for the blessings of this Gospel, this Church, these Temples--that allow us all the keys and knowledge to return to our Heavenly Father. To strive to learn, to be better people. The world is getting worse day-by-day...and unfortunately it will continue to do so, but I have comfort because I have Faith and I have the Gospel. I know what is to come. I do not know how well I have done, but I know I can do more. That is my goal--to be a better Person, Mom, Wife, Daughter, Friend...Here are a few pictures I have of my Grandparents: Us and Grandpa George and Grandma Juanita at our Reception May 20th, 2006

At the Old Manila High School Gym...
I love this picture...so sweet. As you can see my Grandma has a wheel chair behind her. She's been in a wheel chair since 2005?? or maybe earlier?? They both got into a bad car accident, and both suffered injuries. My Grandma really can't walk well at all, and this was just really sweet to see Grandpa pick her up and do a hug/dance :)

Then Saturday, June 25th, I played in the Volleyball Tourney that is during Flaming Gorge Days here in Green River. I was on a great team, with great friends. It was hot, sunny, and tons of fun!! I love Volleyball, and I just had to play even though it was during the other family reunion on mine, The Robinson's. I was able to make it later on that evening for a few hours to see some family that was still in Manila. Here are some pictures:We were sponsored by ALLSTATE INSURANCE... we all had matching shirts, hats, water cups, bags... it was a good fun day!!!Liam getting used to the grass :D ahhaa...

Grandma Juanita and Phoebee...Me with Liam by the camp fire...

Kris helping Declan make s'mores :D

FINALLY THE LAST THING I'LL POST ABOUT JUNE

June 28th we went to the Circus that was in Rock Springs, WY. It was Declan's first Circus, as well as mine! It was pretty fun. Declan loved the Tigers...juggling...Elephants...Motorcycles... Pony Ride... it was just fun!

My brown-eyed boy with his ticket to ride the Elephant...

About to be put on the Elephant, but he stiffed up and got too scared because it was pretty high. Didn't end up riding it :/, so we went to ride the little ponies instead :)

See...he at least got on the ponies :D ahhaa..

My blue-eyed baby boy :D

I HOPE YOUR JUNE WAS FUN!! MINE WAS...AND BUSY!!!! :D

I just wanted to VENT...

So...

A lot is going on at the Motel/Clearview Bowling Center lately. As of May 26th, 2011 the Bank took over the whole property. The previous owner just got to deep into being behind on payments/bills/owing other people--so he foreclosed on it. I am not quite sure all the details and how much the place is being sold for???

There are two people here representing for the Bank. They are with Nationwide Asset Management Group. When they first got here it was all a pretty good SHOCK. Did not know how to take it. Did I still have a job?? Did I still have a house?? Were they going to close it?? Just A LOT.

There is a plus to this whole thing. At least we know we will get paid on time and won't have to worry if it's going to be a day late or more. The previous owner got behind on a pay period here at the Motel for the Maids/Office Help/and Kris and I. When the bank took over they were able to back pay what he owed!! THAT WAS A PLUS, BUT--There has been a few things that are not making sense to me.

When they first got here I had to lay-off 3 maids<---VERY HARD for me to do in the first place when they deserve to not work here anymore, let alone just because we're cutting back. They have a Maid Budget/Time Limit/Pay rate per room, per day. At first I was told the rooms were $7.00 per rented room that is cleaned. Okay, not too bad. They have to do check outs in 30 minutes and stays in 15 minutes (1 person doing each room). Okay, not too bad. BUT--they also count the "Laundry" to be done in this time limit. DO-ABLE ON MOST DAYS. We only have 1 washer, 1 dryer. You have to wait for the laundry to be done. You have to fold, put away, etc. Well, NOW they informed me that it is now $3.00 something per rented room that is cleaned. NOT GOOD. They kept the same time limit for stays and check outs. AND they still count on laundry to be done in this time limit too... NOT POSSIBLE AT ALL. So, now I'm having to do some laundry to keep the hours from being too outrageous for them(which I do not get paid extra to do)--but it still does not add up to only $3.00 per room rented. I just do not get why they need to add the Laundry hours in there...and not all the maids know how to do the laundry...so that's why I end up doing it. I also help go in the rooms and take out all the dirty linen before they get here(strip the rooms) and it is still not added up to what they WANT :/

Then another thing that has really been making me wonder why I am even here:

The main Receiver came a couple of days ago, just for 2 days. I guess he did not like Declan or Liam to be in the Office area AT ALL. To some point I get this, I try to put them in the 'apartment' area to stay away while helping a customer--but you know kids, they will just come out and need their mom or want to talk to whoever I am talking to. Not to mention this IS THEIR HOUSE. Plus, most customers love to see my kids and want to talk to them when they see them anyway. This is what my kids know. So, they think they can be where ever they want. But the one Asset Manager told me "You might want to keep Declan out of his sight." I am not sure what kind of look I gave, but I just looked at her like "Okay??" and I just nodded my head and walked away. The main Receiver was only here for 2 days and is gone, thank goodness. I do not like being told to 'hide' my kids.

I just kind of feel like I am being pushed into a corner. This is my house/work. These are my kids, and I shouldn't have to lock them up to a certain degree. I get them not being in the Office, they usually aren't unless a customer comes in and sees them and wants to talk with them, hold them, etc. I have been here for 5 years this August. They think if something happens to my kids that they are liable. 1--again, I've been here for 5 years. Do you think I would've already taken advantage of Declan getting hurt while I work?? Plus, I have gotten hurt while I'm working, I'm not that kind of person. This is my/our home. If Declan/Liam gets hurt, they get hurt. It is what kids do. They are my children, I can take care of them. 2--I work everyday, so something is/will/has happened. Unless a customer/person does anything physically to me, it is my fault if my child or myself gets hurt.

Plus they do not really 'get' the whole hunting thing...and the trophy's in the Office, especially the main Receiver. We get compliments all the time on his trophy's, and it is a great conversation started when people check in. I think the first two Asset Managers realized this after a couple of days how many people love seeing all the Africa stuff in the Office. This is a very layed-back Motel/Town. We are here for workers, fisherman, people coming through town. I have A LOT of returning customers that keep coming.

Another thing is I have been having such a hard time with Office help. Ever since February I have just been having BAD LUCK. I have been working SO MUCH and not been able to do much at all or get away(Missing a lot of church) :( I hired someone in March. They only lasted til end of May because they got another job offer. Then I hired 2 maids that I had to lay-off to work in the office. One of them trained for 1 day and decided not to do it. The other is still working and she is great, just too young, very shy, and can not spend the night if I need to be somewhere. Plus depends on their parents to get them here. No driver's license. So I am in the process of looking for a older person to be there to help out and spend the night if need be. I had one act interested and said she wanted to train the next morning, but then never showed up and didn't call/wouldn't answer calls. Just having BAD LUCK all around. I just do not know what it is...

Kris wants to go back to Texas in November and at this rate I do not even know if I'll have Office help, let alone a job anymore.

I'm trying to be so patient, but this morning I just felt 'depressed' and 'stressed'.

I love this job, do not get me wrong. The only reason why I am here is because I can be at 'home'/work and have kids here--but that does not even seem to be welcomed anymore. I am trying to be patient and understand their motive. I am working as hard as I can, and do everything that is being asked. I need this job, but at the same time I do not need to be pushed in to a corner when it is not necessary. I do too much here and am here TOO MUCH. I know things happen for a reason, and if me not being here anymore is supposed to happen then so be it. Just wished it would've been on different terms. But I am here for now. I'll hang in there as long as I can... :/

Easter...(finally)

Here's some pictures of the Saturday before Easter on Cedar Mtn. with the some of the Lamb Clan--Kris's Mom's side :) It was fun and entertaining to say the least ;) ahha...
Easter morning we took a bit to look at what Declan got from the Easter Bunny, so we ended up going to Kris parents Ward instead of ours--it worked out great! :)
Apparently the Easter Bunny that comes to my house likes to throw M&M's all over my floor...Apparently tradition I did not know of(Thanks Kris) ;)

HAPPY BOY!!

Just SOME of what he's gotten throughout the whole month for Easter...spoiled??

GOGGLES!!!

His shark pool that Dad got him :)

HAPPY BOY...again!

Little man getting ready for church...has a little sun burn on his face if you couldn't tell. Poor kid :D ahha...

BEST FACE EVER!!!! :D

Just because I think my boys are CUTE!!!

Liam fell asleep on top of Curious George the other day...I just love looking at my kids sleep...

SO CUTE!!

I had to take pictures of Declan and Liam in their matching PJ's :DSTINKERS!!! :) I love how Declan's looking at Liam here... Typical Declan after a few pictures...ahah!!I saw they were holding hands and thought it was cute...

So I edited the picture a bit...

and added the words...

Not sure if I made it up?? But it just came in my head, so I put it :) Liam's update:

He's army crawling like a pro...

He can get up on his knee's and with crawl for a few seconds, but then PLOP back down to army crawl...

He's so gigg-a-lee...

Smiley...

Happy...

Calm...

Eats like a champ...

Loves food...

Loves juice...

Loves snack time...

Loves Bath time...

Loves sleeping to Primary Songs playing...

Loves his Declan...

20 lbs.

29 1.2 inches long!!!

Healthy Happy BOY!!!

Declan's update:

He's 3 1/2 years on May 2nd...

Loves juice...

Loves watching hunting shows...

Loves animals...

Loves Dragons...

Loves Dinosaurs...

Loves MOVIES...

Loves popcorn...

Loves Corn...

Loves Soup...

Loves Chips...

Can count to 12...

Can name pretty much any color...

Knows his First name and Last name...

Knows what town and state he lives in...

(Working on ABC's)

Loves Bathtime...

Loves all his cousins...

Loves his brother...

Is SUCH a WONDERFUL big brother, I just love watching him make Liam HAPPY and LAUGH

It is so neat to watch them grow and interact with each other.

They are best friends!!

Tonight's Entertainment...Goober...

This first video is Declan doing the,

Here's the Church, Here's the Steeple... Open the Doors...and see all the people! HaHaHa...

This second Video is Declan,

Counting to 12(when I asked for 10), His name, Age, Where he lives, His brothers name :)

And for some reason he wanted to say "Dad" at the end...

...and last BUT not least... Declan singing,

"Nobody Knows...The Trouble I've seen. Nobody Knows My Sorrow..."

Been Lazy with Blogging...

I do not even know where to start...ahha. I have been so lazy with this... I guess I'll start with January???

January:

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We were actually in Texas still to bring in the new year, in a Motel. Declan and Kris fell asleep, and I of coarse was still up. I have a bad habit of watching TV when going to bed and will get in to a silly show and stay up. BUT it was the new year so that was a good excuse :) 2010 was great! Brought many new family members into the world. It can't get any better than that!

Also started a 'diet' when we got home from Texas. Let's hope it goes well. I have started to work out and watch my portions and what I eat. Doing a Biggest Loser kind of thing with my sister and family and friends to see where we are all at in July. I have a goal of Losing 50 by then. That would be nice. As of right now I have only lost 9, so I have a ways to go. :P!!!

Liam turned 6 months on the 6th of January. By the end of the month he was a pro at rolling around to get to what he wanted or where he wanted, and also sitting up by himself playing with no help for hours.

My nephew Asher turned 1 on the 28th!!! I can't believe it. I haven't seen him since September since they now live in Palmyra, NY. I miss them a lot. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHER!! LOVE YA!!!

Kris built a fort for Declan and Liam joined in too...AND Kris :D

February:

Liam turned 7 months on the 6th of February...He loves it when we go and watch movies at the movie theatre. He'll get excited and talk/blabb through the whole thing. It's funny. He'll just stare and talk to the people behind us too. Plus he also shakes his head "NO" A LOT!! HILARIOUS!! You can ask him something and say something and he'll shake his head "NO-No-no." Declan gets a kick out of it too. He'll laugh and say, "Liam said No-No-no...Mom"

Kris and I went to the Jazz game on February 11th for a Valentine's Day gift for the both of us! It was Tyrone Corbin's first game as the Head Coach. I was pretty bummed about the whole Jerry Sloan thing. Wish he would have finished the season, but he had his reason and I think he is one of THE BEST coaches of ALL TIME. It was neat though to see Coach Corbin walk out before the Jazz game and have everyone on their feet cheering and clapping for him. It got me all teary-eyed. It was a pretty fun game, even though they lost....and, OH! We were in the lower bowl. Right behind the Jazz team, row 20. That made it even more better! OH! Not to mention KARL MALONE, THE MAILMAN was there!!! I was in heaven. He is my ultimate FAVORITE athlete. I had posters and basketball cards, just a lot of him on my wall when I was little. Okay, I had a crush too...ahhaa!! He was straight across from me and I couldn't help but stare...ahhaa. Plus, after the game I went lower to the floor where he was shaking people's hand and taking pictures. I took a few of him. I felt silly though being that close and taking pictures over-and-over-again. :) It was nice to get away just Kris and I. Bonnie, Kris's mom, watched Declan and Liam for the night. Then Becky watch the office for me...so thanks to all those who made it possible!!!
I do not think I'll get another chance to be this close to Karl Malone :D ahhaa...

This month was also pretty stressful because of a work situation. I just know it happened for a reason. I stood up for myself and my job and even though it was hard, it was for the better. I did nothing wrong, said nothing wrong...I was pretty proud of myself. Sure I cried A LOT and got FRUSTRATED, but it was just in the moment thing. Now it is over.

My niece Alyssa turned 1 on the 14th!! I do not get to see this one that much either. She a doll though. Very quiet and is a mover :) HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALYSSA!!! LOVE YA!!!

Kris was actually home this whole month, which was nice. At least from my memory and knowledge right now, I do not think he went anywhere in February?? Ahha... that's sad if I can not remember him being gone!!

March: (Thus far)

Liam turned 8 months on the 6th!!! It just has gone by so fast. He is almost crawling. He can easily push up on his side an scoot. Just does not quite get the pushing up on hands and knees at the same time, but I'm sure it will click. I am okay with him not being too mobile right now. He can already get into stuff rolling and scooting everywhere. We also moved him into the big crib this day. Declan loves his new roommate. It was bitter sweet for me. I like seeing him next to me in the little crib in our room, but he is too tall for it now. He is starting to roll over in his sleep and bumps his head too. So it was just time.

We had my other nephew's birthday party on Sunday the 6th. Bridger will be 1 on the 9th, tomorrow! He is walking and is a sweet little boy. He loves to follow Declan around which is pretty funny to watch. Declan sometimes is not the nicest to him, but Declan will learn he is a baby and younger than him. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!! LOVE YA!!

Kris left last Monday February 28th and came back on late March 5th. He was in Cheyenne on a job there. Then he left again Monday March 7th and will probably be gone til this Saturday as well. He's in Grand Junction, Colorado for right now. Talking about going to Moab, Utah. Just not sure yet, it always changes. I do miss him, but we are getting along. Just grateful for this job. Can not complain.

I have worked quite a bit more than normal since the middle of February until now. It is getting back to normal though. Trained a new girl and things seem to be working out. Plus Becky, my sister in law, has been wanting hours too. So it all works out.

We also started City League Co-ed Volleyball this Spring Season (even though the weather is not spring...yet). We had our first game last Thursday and WON. It was fun. I really enjoy Volleyball. It is my favorite sport. It just brings back a lot of High School memories and it really just makes me happy to play. I love sport competition.

Here's Liam side "crawling" towards Moose in the video...

Here's Liam and Declan Growling at each other...that is how they communicate. He wouldn't shake his head "No-no..." I'll get that some other time :)