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Pumkin Carving

2009-10-19T14:02:00.000-07:00

The kids carved pumkins from the Garden last night.

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Ok it has been a very long time since I blogged. OOOPPPPSSS!!! Yesterday after church we went and tried to take a quick family photo. We are missing Jay D. since he is living in Alaska with Vicki and ROn for a year and is loving it there.

Snow Boarding and Sledding

2009-01-04T20:19:00.000-08:00

Lynsey and Kaley in a snow cave

Brooke, Colton, Haley, Corey, and Travis

Corey and Scott Chillen

Lynsey

We went up Fairview Canyon again Yesterday Jan.3, 2009 With Mom and Dad and Travis family, and Jaymi and Krew. Colton and Sherm came with us.

Snowboarding up Walkers

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You may have to scroll down then up. I tried to put it in order but it looks like it maybe backwards.

It was getting dark this was the last run. Sherm is in the brown, then Scott, then Jay D in the blue shirt.

Scott went snowboarding with his Uncle Jake Hart, Jay D, and Sherm Dec.31, 2008 up Fairveiw Canyon. Colton, Brookes boyfriend got him a snowboard and snowboarding boots for Christmas. Corey said Walkers is to hard to snowboard down for Scott. Well Jake(Hart) said he would take him and watch out for him. They said Scott did good. Jake is in the yellow green pants and Scott is in the red and black coat, he is just below Jake. The kid laying down I don't know who he is, poor kid kept falling in front of Scott, so Scott would have to wait for him.

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Lynsey and Meeka Taking 3rd Place in Finals

Ashley and Shasta, Katelyn and Quin, Lynsey and Marley all are Meekas pups and placed at Nationals. Quin was Best opposite sex puppy out of the whole Nationals, and Shasta was Best Female puppy in the Sweeps. Marley placed 4th. There were alot of Puppies there and big classes, so we were pretty proud.

Ashley with Tank took 2nd in the finals and did a very nice

job. Her and Lynsey competed against alot of kids, both did a nice job.

Shasta winning the Puppy sweeps.

Shasta taking 2nd at Nationals

ASCA NATIONALS 2008

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Skyline's Making Memories aka Shasta has done well. SHe took 4th the first day, then 3rd, and 3rd again out of Large classes. I usually go for the 1st places, but at Nationals to place is great. My other pup from the litter took 2nd the the 2nd day, and my male pup took 2nd in his class yesterday.

Scott took 1st both days. Meeka was being a butt she kept trying to get everyones treats that other handlers had dropped.

Lynsey was pulled up this day but didn't place.

Ashley took a first this day.

This was the first day and Lynsey ended up taking 2nd in this class and Ashley took a 3rd.

Corey Graduates from the Academy

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Lynsey on the way to the car.

Scott

Lieutenant Caldwell is on the left. He was one of Corey's Lieutenant's Corey really liked him.

Tracy, Grandma Asay, and Corey

Outside the Prison

Leaving, we had to go through several security check places.

Donalyn,Lynsey,Ashley,Corey,Scott, Brooke, Jay D

Lynsey, Ashley, Corey, Scott, Brooke, Jay D

Lynsey and Corey

Visiting

Colton and the rest listening to the stories.

After the ceremony eating cookies and visiting.

Corey and Officer Travis Harvey they were in Academy together.

Corey and Kim

Here are some of us that were there.Grandma Asay, Duane, Lynell, Lynsey, Corey, Mom(Minalyn), Donalyn, Jay D, Tracy.

Grandma Asay, Duane , Lyney, Corey, Lynell, Tracy, Jay D

Richmond and Corey. Can't remember her first name. She started the Academy with Corey but a little over half way through she dropped out. She was older and I think the physical stuff was harder on her. She was a really nice lady, she came back for graduation to support the class. Corey really enjoyed her. The whole class really had a closeness. It is like an extended family.

Lynell, Grandma Asay, and Duane coming from the Chapel to the visiting room.

Corey talking with Sargent Hart his Defence Tactics teacher. Tracy knew him. Tracy worked with him in the Uinta's unit in the Draper facility.

Grandma Asay made the trip down with Tracy. She is always so good to support us in things. We are so thankful for her.

Jay D, Lynsey, Corey, Tracy

Corey talking with Brad Ault. He is a really cool guy and in our Bishop Bric

Corey and his Class being sworn in.

Walking Back from receiving the firearm award. There were only 4 or 5 awards given out. He was pretty proud he got one.

Corey won the Firearm Award. He scored the highest. I think he said he only missed one.

Corey and Tracey with his diploma.

Tracey's department let him come down from Draper to present Corey with his diploma.

Corey getting through the line shaking hands.

Corey waiting for his turn to get his diploma.

Corey sitting with half his class.

Halloween

2008-11-06T16:49:00.000-08:00

Shasta and maggie ready for Trick or Treaters.

Taylor, Lynsey and Mya

Mya and Lynsey

Taylor one of Lynsey's Best friends

Micheal and Savannah. Savannah is Lynesey's Best friend.

Scott in the school Halloween Parade through town. He was going to be Spiderman again, but the night before wanted to be a cowboy.

Scott crossing the street by the school.

Pumpkim Carving

2008-10-26T14:01:00.000-07:00

Maggie enjoyed watching the kids carve their pumkins

Lynsey drew her face and then started carving

Scott drawing his face for his pumkin

The kids grew their pumkins in the garden this year. They really had fun watching them grow and could not wait to carve them.

Lynsey and Scott enjoying Fall

2008-10-26T13:21:00.000-07:00

I came over to Moms to feed the animals and Lynsey and Scott came with me. On the way back I thought I would check my email. I looked out to find Lynsey and Scott raking up my and Dad's leaves. Then they would jump into the pile of them. They are trying to bag them now, but there are so many I don't know if they will them all.

Ashley and Lynsey's AKC wins

2008-10-21T12:34:00.000-07:00

Here are the photo's from Ashley and Lynsey's AKC dog show wins. Ashley went Best Jr. at the Sept. Show. Lynsey won her classes at the Boise shows.

Oh to have the energy of a kid

2008-10-20T08:45:00.000-07:00

Scott was showing me how he can do flips on the tramp. He jumped and jumped for ever. I wish I had his energy.

Wood Cutting

2008-10-19T14:01:00.000-07:00

We went and got more wood yesterday. hopefully we can get enough to get us through the winter. Corey, Brooke, Colton, Jay D, Ashley, Lynsey, Scott, & I went up along with Tank and Colton's dog Ace. The first place that we went to had a ton on mean bees right away Colton was stung on the breast, then JayD shortly after on the arm by his arm pit, then a bit later Ashley was stung on the finger. They would come at you and just sting. We later moved to another place on up the Mountain and finished there. Dad, Mom, Jaymi, Kris, and Krew met us there and came and helped. It sure was nice...the old saying many hands make for light work is sure true. We got a nice big load, now just 2 or 3 more. We have already gone twice this summer with Jake, Brian, and their friend George, and our family. The last time Corey threw a big long tree trunk over and didn't look, it hit Scott in the head and split his head open, it took 4 staples I think to fix. He was lucky he had his hat on. I don't know how it didn't break his neck. Corey also made one trip and got a trailer load by himself. We burn alot of wood.

Trimming Diamonds Hoofs

2008-10-16T10:13:00.001-07:00

Well it was hoof trimming time again. Here are a few pictures of Diamond, of course he was the best, just stood there. They all were good actually except Star. The little ones jumped around just a little but did good for how young they were.

AKC Shows in Boise, Idaho

2008-10-14T08:25:00.000-07:00

We left Wednesday afternoon Oct. 8 for Boise. We went with our friends Sherrie and Katelyn Scott and Jackie Fritz. Sherrie was kind enough to invite us to come along and camp with them in their trailer. Jackie came down from Wyoming. Sherrie wanted to make sure that Lynsey had her points to stay the top Novice Jr. in the Nation for Australian Shepherds. We hope she does. We don't have many shows in our area and so it is hard to do, some kids are able to make it to shows every weekend. While there my cousin Crystal Bigham Gibson picked us up on Saturday after teh shows and we spent the afternoon at her house with her family. Then her Husband matt brought their daughter Celeste to the ASCA show that night and Celeste showed for the first time and did a wonderful job. Lynsey went 1st the first day, then 2nd the second day, and then 1st again the third and fourth day, out of large classes. Ashley placed 4 the first day and nothing the rest of the time. Her and Katelyn both had very tough competion in their classes. Ashley had the top Jr. in her class who alway wins everything. Most important they had fun and enjoyed the trip. Jackis dog won a 3 point major towards his Championship, and her puppy went Best Opposite Sex puppy.

Old picture of Dog Showing

2008-10-05T15:18:00.000-07:00

I found these old pictures of teh kids dog showing several years ago. It was funny because Ashley and Lynsey both pointed out right away all teh mistakes everyone was making. Nice to see they are learning and picking up.

Oct. Conference 2008

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We have been able to enjoy this weekend watching conference. There have been many very good talks. I did grab a few snap shots. Krew decided to ride Scott. Krew was so cute because during every prayer he would stop whatever he was doing and fold his arms, and say the prayer. When the music would come on he would stop and sing.

We had French Toast, Bacon, eggs, orange Juice yesterday. This morning we has cream cheese filled crepes with fruit toppings and bacon, hash browns, and orange juice.

Lynsey and Scott with the Horses

2008-10-01T09:36:00.000-07:00

We had someone coming to look at buying Diamond last night. So Lynsey went out to play with the horses. Hay prices have gotten so bad so we may be selling off the horses. I hate to sell Diamond especially how he did with the kids last night. He has always liked kids.

Lynsey on the Zip Line

2008-09-28T19:37:00.000-07:00

Corey put a zip line from the barn to the middle of the field. The kids love it.

Wills paint ball wounds

2008-09-28T19:19:00.000-07:00

This is Will's paintball wound. I told them I would ring their necks if they did that again. It put a hole in their shirts. They said that is why you wear padding, and mask. This is terrible, I am to chicken to paintball. Jay D came home a few weeks ago and was changing. I about freaked when I saw his arm and chest. I was like what in the heck did you do, where did you get those, what are they? He said Oh Mom don't worry they are just from paintballing. That is why I need a vest. They call that fun...not. I guess I am just a whimp.

Jay D and Will Paint Balling

2008-09-27T17:06:00.000-07:00

Jay D and Will made a Paint Ball course in our field today. I got a few shots of them. Then and the end they got bored and shot their self point blank. While I was uploading the pictures they came in and showed me the welts. I told them they have no brains. OUCH!!!!

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Kim's Graduation

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Kim Graduated from Paul Mitchel Hair Academy last night Sept. 26, 2008. She need someone to be her model for Graduation to show a hair style that was modern and so Ashley was her model. She bleached Ashley's hair, and did a crazy look. Ashley had a lot of fun. Then we went out to eat at Good Wood BBQ. We tried to tone Ashley's look down as much as possible. We all had a lot of fun.

Mt. Pleasant ASCU Dog Show

2008-09-23T13:03:00.000-07:00

We had our Australian Shepherd Club of Utah dog show here in Mt. Pleasant this past weekend. The girls did super!!! Ashley ended up with 2 Reserve Jr. Handler wins, and 1 2nd chance win, and Lynsey ended Up with 1 Jr. handler with, and 2 2nd Chance Wins. Lynseys Puppy won 2 of the classes and and went Best Opposite Sex Puppy. Scott's Puppy won her class and went Best of Breed Puppy. Lynsey put a Resrve Winner (Bitch) on our friends dog, that has been hard to show, but she did great for Lynsey. Scott also showed, he took first in his class.

County Fair

2008-09-09T14:57:00.001-07:00

Lynsey and Scott enter the animal show at the county fair. Lynsey took home the trophy for the large animal with her goat Hershey. They had to tell about their animals and where judged on how they did. Scott was not happy that he didn't win. It was good for him to eat some humble pie. Scott enter Maggie and showed how she will ride a scateboard. She was 9 weeks old there.

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Saturday (9-6-08) Ashley and I had to work a Dutch Oven catering job up Mayfield Canyon. It was a long hard day. We got home around 11 PM and AShley crashed on the couch and Shasta must have had a hard day too, because she climbed up there and crashed too.

The cat is Scott's cat Missy. I don't really like cats but do have to say this one is fun. SHe playes pool with Scott for reals.

Puppies we kept

2008-09-09T14:44:00.000-07:00

Well we ended up keeping the black tri female and the kids named her Maggie, and we kept the blue merle female which we named Shasta her registered name is Skyline's Now That I'm On My Way and the black tri's registereed name is Skyline's Love

Me if You Can

First day of school

2008-09-09T14:31:00.000-07:00

Well the kids started school Aug. 20, 2008 this year. Brooke is a senior, Ashley 8th grade, Lynsey 6th grade, Scott 1st grade. Jay D is in the 9th grade. If you are wondering why he is not in the pictures it is because he was at work with Corey and he didn't start until Sept.1, 2008. He is going to Wasatch Academy which is a private College Prep school. He is helping earn his money to go there, and so far is loving it. This summer flew by.

Update on puppy pictures

2008-07-22T08:25:00.001-07:00

Here are some pictures of the puppies. They have been really fun puppies.

Ashley's 13th birthday

2008-07-22T08:07:00.000-07:00

Well as my life always seems to be crazy, so was yesterday. I had visiting teaching, people from Lehi to look at the pups and put a deposit down on one. Shiners final for his obedience class and Ashley's birthday. We managed to get it all done with everyones help. I got a few pictures.

I have to put some pictures in of the puppies too. Maggie the black tri female as soon as they were brought out had to help open them all up, it was so cute. She thought she had won the prize of the pink paper and was running with it.

Girls Camp 2008

2008-07-04T16:48:00.000-07:00

Well Brooke, Ashley , Jayley and I survived girls camp this year. It was hot and dirty and cold at nights. Jayley flew in from Alaska the day before.

We left Tuesday June 24th and got home Friday June 27th. This picture is from the last day.

Meeka had her pups

2008-07-01T08:30:00.000-07:00

Saturday June 21, 2008 Meeka had 9 pups, eight living. We have 3 Black tri's, and 5 merles. 6 females and 2 males.

Ashley and Lynsey training

2008-05-08T09:39:00.000-07:00

Ashley and Lynsey were asked to take two dogs for a couple months to train for showing and socializing. So they are working on that now. They just got them on Sunday, so this week they have been just trying to get them use to the leash and standing.

Jay D has started Football and Baseball

2008-05-08T09:37:00.000-07:00

Well Jay D has started his football and baseball practices. He goes to Football after school and then to Baseball right after, and home at 6:30. He sure does love his sports.

Ashley and Lynsey's win Pictures at USASA Nationals

2008-05-06T19:42:00.001-07:00

Their pictures are here so I will post them for everyone to see. This was in Greeley Colorado April 25th 2008. They are in two different classes.

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Scott showing Kya in the Pee Wee class, and Ashley with her Reserve Win under Judge Richard Pittman

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This us relaxing at the hotel.

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I am going to try to up load pictures from Colorado.

This is at the Banquet.

USASA Nationals

2008-04-29T08:26:00.000-07:00

We left Wednesday April 23, 2008 for Greeley Colorado so the kids could attend their first Australian Shepherd Nationals through AKC. Both Ashley and Lynsey did very well. In AKC they are in different classes, and they were tough classes. Lynsey placed 3rd in her class, and Ashley placed 4th in her class. The 1st through 4th places received a nice rossett and trophy.

The weather turned bad and we were not able to head home Friday, because the two roads back to Utah were closed. We were able to attend 3 ASCA shows. In ASCA the girls are both in the 8-12 open classes. These classes had tough competion and are even harder than AKC. In ASCA the kids have to know all about the Australian Shepherd breed, the parts of the body, and not get between the Judge and their dog. They have to do patterns with their dog, and the Judge may move on them so they have to be aware of where the judge is and their dog. Ashley placed 1st all three shows and Lynsey placed 2nd two shows and third the last show. Ashley made it to the finals each time, and on the last show got a reserve, and won a very nice Kangaroo leather show lead to match her dog, they are $60. to $90. so she did well. They are in the youngest class that counts to go into the finals.

Thursday night we went to the Awards Banguet. Ashley was in the top 10 and won a very nice grooming brush. It has her name engraved on it. I had been wanting one but they were to much for me at $55. so it was nice Ashley won it. She also finished as the top Jr. in her age group and won a nice ski jacket with her name emborder on it, and the national symbol and it said Top Junior.

Easter in Mt. Pleasant March 23, 2008

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Here are some pictures of the kids at Easter. Scott made Lynsey hunt eggs with him. He was hoping that his cousins would be here, and when he found out that they were not going to be here he said Lynsey had to hunt eggs with him. The picture of just Scott was on Saturday up at the city Park. There was so much snow still. Easter was COLD!!!

Brooke's Jr. Prom

2008-04-02T08:09:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures of Brookes Jr. Prom from March 7, 2008

Kim did Brooke's hair both nights. Here in Mt. Pleasant they have Prom Friday and Saturday. They do a Promanade and the whole town turns out for it. It is really a big event for the Jr. prom. They have each Jr. come out and then announce who they are and who their parents are, then they have a big dance they all do, and then the Dads come and dance with their Daughters abd the Moms dance with their sons.

Dog Show Pictures

2008-03-31T08:05:00.000-07:00

Here are the pictures of Ashley and Bo's Reserve Wins.

More Pictures of Babies

2008-03-31T07:54:00.000-07:00

These are LaMancha goats so they have gopher ears, which look like no ears.

Pictures of the babies

2008-03-31T07:41:00.000-07:00

Here are the pictures of our new babies. They are so cute!! Thank goodness that Porter and Madison left some bottles here. We had to use their bottles to feed them, because for some reason Honey is not nursing them. We waited for over an hour to let them nurse an d she would not let them nurse, so then we thought we better do the bottles and they drank it up. It sure is cold here, snow about 2 inches and wind.

Dog Show results

2008-03-30T15:23:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Ashley won her class and took a Reserve Jr. Handler. Lynsey took 2nd in the same class with Ashley. Bo won his class, and then went Reserve Winners Dog.

New Babies today

2008-03-30T15:19:00.000-07:00

Honey had her babies today. She had one buck(boy) and a doe(girl) the doe is dark brown, and the buck is dark brown and white. They are really cute. I will try to get pictures soon. We are bottle feeding them. Honey would not nurse them for some reason. She has really big teets and it is hard for them to grab a hold of too.

Happy Easter

2008-03-23T14:46:00.000-07:00

We had some really good lessons and talks in Church today. In the Gospel Doctrine class lesson book they had a good lesson for our family's today to do for Easter. They said to have everyone sit down at the dinner table and we serve them their plates and to just put small portions of food on each plate and to ask them if this equal to how you feast upon the scriptures? Something along those lines. You can look it up in the small pamplets that they give you at the begining of the year. I think I will try that.

Ashley got a big rosette ribbon in the mail. I guess she finished number one in the nation for Novice Junior in AKC. We did not make it back to St. Louis for the awards banquet so they sent it.

Lynsey's Basketball team ended up 2nd place. They had no subs because of the injuries, and they other team had 5 other subs. Her poor team only lost by 2 points and they were so tired.

Jay D's team took 3rd.

Well I finally got a blog

2008-03-19T09:43:00.000-07:00

Bobbiann helped me over the phone to do the blogspot. I will try to do this. I hope I don't mess up to bad.