Pink Hope

I Have been playing around with designing,
and I have finally finished my first kit!

For Breast Cancer Awareness, Hope for a cure,
And for all those who have lost a loved one to breast cancer.

Pink Hope~ In Memory of my Mom

I would love to see layouts created with my kit
and I will post them here on my blog :)


Pink Hope Elements



Pink Hope papers

Just Stand Up!

I love this! For more information go to standup2cancer.org




Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Rihanna, Fergie, Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus,
Carrie Underwood, Mary J. Blige, Sheryl Crow, Fergie, Ashanti,
LeAnn Rimes, Natasha Bedingfield, Nicole Scherzinger

The heart is stronger than you think
like it can go through anything
And even when you think it can’t it finds a way to still push on, though
Sometimes you want to run away
Ain’t got the patience for the pain
And if you don’t believe it look into
your heart the beat goes on
I’m tellin’ you,
Things get better
Through whatever
If you fall, dust it off, don’t let up
Don’t you know you can go be your own miracle
You need to know
~CHORUS~
If the mind keeps thinking you’ve had enough
But the heart keeps tellin you don’t give up
Who are we to be
questionin, wonderin what is what
Don’t give up
THROUGH IT ALL, JUST STAND UP!
It’s like we all have better days
Problems gettin all up in your face
Just because you go through it
Don’t mean it gotta take control, no
You ain’t gotta find no hiding place
Because the heart can beat the hate
Don’t wanna let your mind keep playin’ you
And sayin’ you can’t go on
I’m tellin’ you,
Things get better
Through whatever
If you fall
Dust if off, don’t let up
Don’t you know you
Can go
Be your own
Miracle
You need to know
~CHORUS~
You don’t gotta be a prisoner in your mind
If you fall, dust it off
You can live your life
Let your heart be your guide
Yeah yeah yeah
And you will know that you’re good if you trust in god
Everything will be alright, yeah
Light up the dark, if you follow your heart
And it will get better
Through whatever
~CHORUS~
You got it in you, find it within
You got in yah, find it within yah
You got in you, find it within
You got in you, find it within yah
You got in you, find it within
Find it within you, find it within
THROUGH IT ALL, JUST STAND UP!

2008 4-H Lamb Show

Shelby and Brock did great with their lambs this year.
Each 4H member can weigh in 2 lambs in June. If both lambs make weight,
they can show both lambs in the quality show.
But each member can only sell one lamb.

We were so busy this summer, it seems the lambs got walked less,
and their feed schedule was not very organized.
I was worried their lambs wouldn't do that great.
(shows how much I know)

Their lambs were a little wild this year, but the kids were able to show them well.

Both of Brock's lambs took 2nd in their weight class.
Both of Shelby's lambs took 1st place in their class.
So all 4 went back to the final top 14 round.
They had to find 2 kids to help show their extra lambs.

As the judge weeded them out, it came down to...
Both of Shelby's lambs and one of Brocks as the 3 lambs left.

Brock's lamb took 3rd place.
Shelby's lambs took Grand Champion & Reserve Champion!

Me and Travis were shocked.
Shebly and Brock were so happy, Shelby a little more...
but Brock was a good sport.

After the Judge made his picks and Shelby got her ribbons,
there was a little confusion about what would happen at the sale.
Shelby managed to do something that no other 4H member in Oneida County has done,
She won both Grand and Reserve Champion,
you can show 2 lambs, but only sale 1 lamb.
But the Resereve and Grand Champion must sale.

It was decided that Brock would sale his 3rd place lamb as the Reserve Champion,
and get to walk his lamb in the Parade of Champions at the Rodeo.
But Shelby would get to keep both ribbons, and trophies.


Shelby and her 2008 Grand Champion, BJ


Shelby and her Reserve Champion, PJ
She raised PJ's Mother, Pepper, 2 years previously.


Shelby with BJ and PJ


The owner of Thomas Market bought her Grand Champion


Brock with his 3rd place lamb, Ferb


Brock sold Ferb as the Reserve Champion to Davis Sod


Brock with Phineas, the Judge really liked her,
but said she was small, needed another couple of weeks.
She weighed in at only 105 lbs. and placed 12th.

Shelby and Brock picked out their own lambs.
We buy them from Travis's cousin in Tremonton.
Idaho can show/sell Ewes and Wethers.
Our kids choose Ewes because they can go on to be Mom's
instead of dinner.

Great Job Shelby and Brock!

West Nile Fever

We have been so busy! I can't believe next week is the fair/lamb show & sale!
And 1 week from Monday School Starts! Were did the summer go?

We have been spending alot of time in Island Park (by West Yellowstone)
working on a job.
The kids play while me and Travis work (but we have been teaching Brock and Shelby to chink, and they are getting pretty good)

Are latest adventure....
While in Island Park Chloe got bit by a mosquito,
2 days later she spikes a 103 degree temp.
and she complained that her head and neck hurt.

Yes, I'm over-protective and tend to panic.

But the bite and symptoms were making me nervous.
Once her fever broke she developed a rash, and that was
enough for me to call her Dr.

It was West Nile Fever.
She was very sick, but we were lucky
An infected mosquito can cause the Fever or the Virus.
The Virus is when it leads to neurological problems and meningitis.

Even using repellent she was bit and infected. So PLEASE be careful.
You never know how an infected mosquito will effect you until you're bitten.

July 5

July 5th we took Shelby to the Jr timed events rodeo in Plymouth.
She was entered in Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, and Goat tie down.
She did great! Since this rodeo didn't require "western attire"
Shelby gladly got rid of her long sleeve shirt by the goat tie-down.
At 100 degrees, it was the hottest day of the year!
Here is a clip from Shelby's Goat tie.

July 4th Steer ride

July 4th Brock rode a Steer at the Plymouth Jr. Rodeo.
Another scary one for Mom! After this one,
Brock jumped up, and ran, then sat back down to catch his breath.
He thought it was great because it's the first time he's been "hung up"
I think he was lucky to get away with a few bruises and a stiff neck.
Wish I would've kept the camera recording, but once I saw him under the steer,
I panicked and hit the pause button.

4 years in the making....

After stillborn twins and 2 miscarriages,
Bo finally gave birth to a beautiful little Filly!
Of course Bo had to have her while me and Travis
were gone on an over-night job.
Shelby called that morning to tell us the good news!
She thought for sure it was a boy, and from the kid's description
we thought we'd come home to a Grulla Colt, but
what we had was a Blue Roan Filly. (tricky umbilical cord)
She is adorable, and so worth the wait.