Tara & Stephen

christmas tree

2011-12-20T20:08:00.001-08:00

We cut a tree at a nearby farm. It has just snowed which made it a little better. The tree we picked turned out great. I really have a great eye for christmas trees.

hunting kentucky

2011-11-21T14:00:00.000-08:00

Hunting in Kentucky was a lot of fun. My father in-law and I filled our tags. And the jerky is great.

Taryn can't have all the fun

2011-11-20T17:30:00.001-08:00

With Taryn twirling around and having so much fun Darek just had to try it. Mommy put it on and it was very tough to get it off. He still wants to wear it.

The backyard

2011-11-20T17:14:00.000-08:00

walking through the woods in the backyard. The Kids are showing off there new jackets.

halloween

2011-11-20T16:30:00.000-08:00

In the morning Darek was Dash and then desided to wear the monkey suit to knock doors. Taryn was Rapunzel but the hair came off before we got home because it was getting tangled.

New addition to the family

2011-10-29T06:43:00.000-07:00

Here are some ultrasounds that I did in the ER yesterday after Tara's appointment. They scheduled an ultrasound for next tuesday to date the pregnancy but we wanted to see the baby sooner and I wanted to practice my ultrasound skills. So we walked across the street to the ER. Got a room for a few minutes and took some pictures.

Lake Huron, Taryn in rapunzel dress, Kids playing, bubbles, deer

2011-10-22T13:20:00.000-07:00

Tara has been trying to keep the kids happy with lots of fun activities. We have been able to see a little of the Michigan attractions too. The deer where in our backyard.

disneyland may 2011

2011-10-22T13:05:00.000-07:00

It was great to go back. It was the first time for Darek, and he was a little unsure about Rapunzel. Taryn loved every minute of it. I will miss disneyland. Tara's mom got a room at the grand Californian. It was a great place to stay and in the park.

Before we moved to Michigan

2011-10-22T12:56:00.000-07:00

Tara and I had chance to ditch the kids with grandma and grandpa for a couple of days and go to Yachats, Oregon. It was very nice to have some peace and quiet.

new pictures of the kids

2011-10-22T06:49:00.000-07:00

Everything is going great here in Michigan. The kids are having a good time. Darek loves his basketball and takes it just about every where. Taryn is getting good at just about everything she does; that is a bunny rabbit that she made out of blocks all by herself. The weather has not gotten to cold yet either. The residency program is great and Tara is living it up.

Grandpa's funeral

2011-07-18T16:44:00.001-07:00

pictures from Grandpa's funeral. Sorry they are late. These are the best pictures that I took.

inside the townhouse

2011-07-10T16:22:00.000-07:00

michigan

2011-07-09T07:39:00.001-07:00

These are pictures of the townhouse and the view out the front door. The lightning was on the drive to michigan while driving in a storm in nabraska.

more pictures

2011-02-27T19:49:00.001-08:00

New pictures

2011-02-17T20:36:00.000-08:00

Taryn's 3rd birthday

2011-01-07T23:20:00.000-08:00

Today was Taryn's 3rd birthday! I stole my sister-in-laws idea about how to celebrate birthdays. So what we do is just let Taryn pick out everything that she wanted to do that day and even eat. So we started our morning off by crowning Taryn as queen for the day. She decided that she wanted Cinnamon rolls, eggs and chocolate milk for breakfast. After breakfast we headed out to the bounce house. At first I was a little worried because for some reason Darek was really scared, but he finally warmed up to the idea of jumping climbing and going down slides and the kids and I had a blast. So much fun that when we got home they both took a nap from 1 o'clock all the way to five. I had no problem with that though because Taryn had a pretty tall order for the cake I believe these were her exact words,"I want a cake with a castle that had hoursies running with princesses riding the hoursies and mermaids in the water." Unfortunately I do not have the skills to make such a cake, but I tried my best to at least make the horsie cake. Once the kids woke up we headed to Great Grandma's and Grandpa's place to have the tea party that she requested for dinner and to have cake. It was a fun day and most important I think Taryn had fun. There is one thing that we weren't able to do that she wanted and that was to go see Tangled again so we just settled for watching little clips of it on YouTube.

Dareks Birthday(s)

2010-10-09T21:51:00.000-07:00

My baby boy is now one years old. He is the sunshine in our lifes. So happy and so laid back. He loves to gives hugs and kisses but is a total boy. He eats everything in sight, climbs up on everything and his favorite things are cars airplanes and trains. Whenever he sees an airplane in the sky he'll stop and point at it until it is out of sight. If you want to find a way to dareks heart it is through food. I am so blessed to have him in our life. Baby Darek (or Fasso as Daddy says) We love you so much

Tulip Festival

2010-04-22T22:22:00.000-07:00

Tulip Festival

2010-04-22T22:17:00.000-07:00

We went to a tulip farm and I loved it!! The kids had a lot of fun and if was beatiful to see so many colors and all the flowers.

2010-03-15T22:23:00.000-07:00

Trip to Florance

2010-03-15T22:08:00.000-07:00

We had such fun time down in Florance with my Dad and Leslee. It was short but we got a lot of fun things.

Darek's 6 month pictures

2010-02-23T21:23:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple of pictures of Darek. These are his 6 month pictures. And no collection of photos would be complete without a photo of Taryn.

Tara and the kids

2010-02-20T23:16:00.000-08:00

Tara with her new haircut, Taryn with her headband, and Darek at 6 months.

Taryn's Birthday

2010-01-15T23:20:00.000-08:00

Taryn turned 2. She still answers 1 if asked. She already not wanting to grow old. We had a great small party out at the great grandparent's house. Taryn blew out the candles 3 times. She would have done it more if we would have let her. She got more presents for this birthday than for anything else before. She loves all her toys she received.
Tara made a wonderful dinner and great monkey bread for dessert.

christmas 2009

2010-01-15T23:12:00.000-08:00

We have not posted anything for christmas yet. Sorry. I hope that you all can forgive use of our shortcomings? Well, we had a great christmas. We were able to go into the mountains a cut down a christmas tree with family. Taryn had a rough time but we come to expect it from her.
Stephen delivered a baby girl christmas day. No, we did not have another child. He was called into the hospital while on his OB/GYN rotation.
Taryn loved christmas and it was funny to see her start to get excited about presents.
I got another beautiful piece of jewelry, a ring, and I love it. Stephen is the best husband a women could have.
But here are a few pictures.

Happy Halloween

2009-11-07T14:35:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the horrible pictures. I think it is clear to see who is talented with the camera and who is not.
I had big plans for Taryn's and Dareks costumes. They were going to be a bear and a bee and Dareks stroller was even going to be in on the costume. I had the picture in my head and it was going to be brillant. Then reality hit me, I have two kids one of them being a new born, and I hardly find enough time to bush my teeth, let alone make these costumes I had in mind. So the day of Halloween these are the costumes that I put together. I have to say that Taryns Minnie Mouse Costume was sponsered by the Long family. Thank you so much for the high heals. They were a hit. for Taryn and everyone who saw her. All we heard was "Ohh look at those heals" and "I can't belive she can walk in those." I can't believe that she can walk in them either. Not only that she can run in them too. She attempted to climb up a slide in them even, but failed miserably. This was propbably a bad mommy moment for my because as she was try to climb the slide and falling over and over again I was just laughing and Taryn was screeming in frustartion. Don't worry though I eventually pulled myself togther and helped her up the slide.

Darek mostly just slept the halloween away. He is still Tired from his long journey down here I guess. He is suppose to be Mickey Mouse but all night all I heard is oh what a cute lady bug. Oh well maybe we'll do better next year.

Work, work, work

2009-11-07T14:23:00.000-08:00

working with the cows and Daddy

Tis little guy is just along for the ride for now

This is usually what Taryn looks like when she comes home from working with the cows with Daddy.

how did this happen?

2009-11-07T14:13:00.000-08:00

This is what happens when you leave a child 20 months old in a room alone with mascara. Hopefully she'll be better at putting makeup on when she is old enough for it. although I remember my first attempts at makeup were not far off from this look that Taryn is sporting (April you know what I am talking about).

Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-24T23:26:00.001-07:00

little blacktail buck

2009-10-07T07:01:00.000-07:00

Got a small buck this last weekend. Could not pass up the first blacktail I have had a shot at.

LIfe with Two

2009-09-09T22:21:00.000-07:00

So far everything has been going well with two kids. Then again my mom is still in town and has been helping out with every task. Aren't Moms great. Taryn has also adjusted great to Darek and has been soft and gentle with him. Being quite around him is a different story. Any one who has been around us knows that Taryn is a screams very loud and is easly excited. But it has been fun and tiring but mostly fun.

Darek Clayton McIlmoil

2009-08-24T21:53:00.000-07:00

Born this morning at 6:30. 8 pounds even and 20" long.

It has been a while

2009-06-06T14:21:00.000-07:00

It has been a while since I have made a post on my blog and actually we have done a lot but I have forgotten my camera and I have been busy getting everything packed.
Where to begin. Well My mom came down to visit before we left California. It was so good to see her and I was excited because she has never seen Taryn Walk before. We went to the Zoo. Taryn love to see the animals even though she was convinced that most of them were elk. We also went to the aquarium. It was so much fun to see all the fish and touch the sting rays. Taryns favorite part was chasing the pigeons who would let you get very close to them. It was like they had their wings clipped or something. My mom was here for a week then we made our way up to Utah. I think this might be the last time that I'll be able to go up there since I'll have to kids here pretty soon and will most likely have to make the trip alone. It was great though seeing my sisters and their kids. I can't believe how much they have all changed. Taryn I have to admit was a little emotional. She wasn't use to having to share toys. Even if she wasn't play with it if another kid would be playing with it she would all the sudden have an attachment to that toy. She loved playing with my Dad's family dog Lolly. And I have to admit I love that dog too. After Taryn would eat I would go to clean the floor but when I looked down there was no food there. Lolly had already picked it up for me. It was amazing.
We had a lot of fun in Utah and had to come back home to slowly begin to pack up our things. We should be out of here by Saturday! I Can't believe it.

McIlmoil

2009-05-26T18:38:00.000-07:00

Taryn is trying hard to learn how to say her last name that so many people will say wrong in her lifetime.

taryn at the park

2009-05-25T22:47:00.000-07:00

buzz lightyear ride

2009-05-01T20:38:00.000-07:00

woody ride

2009-04-30T19:38:00.000-07:00

Noah and Griffen, this is my favorite ride at California adventures/disneyland. It is even better than Buzz lightyear.

June lake

2009-04-26T20:20:00.000-07:00

Dad, here is a picture of june lake now.

easter egg hunt

2009-04-26T16:09:00.000-07:00

taryn

2009-04-26T16:02:00.001-07:00

Taryn's Elk Call

2009-04-17T19:49:00.000-07:00

Stephen has started to train Taryn in the ways of hunting at a very young age. She is catching on quickly. Hopefully one day Taryn can bugle in a big Elk for Daddy one day.

taryn at the beach

2009-04-11T21:14:00.000-07:00

This is a little video of taryn at the beach a couple of weeks back. She loved playing in the tide pools even though the water was not that warm.

General Conference Tag

2009-04-05T22:12:00.000-07:00

I would love to hear about peoples different conference experiences and what they got out of it. I was able to listen to some of the talks but it is hard to get everything when you have a little one running around.

Rules:
1.)Post on your blog Either a summary of what you got out of conference, a favorite talk or a summary of you favorite talk from conference.
2.)Share your testimony at the end of your post.
3.)Leave a comment on my blog so I can read what you wrote=0).

There were four things that stood out to me in conference. The first thing was that we need not be afraid and to be cheerful people. Second was we need to be active disciples of God and not just spectators. Third was Elder Hollands talk about the atonement. How Christ suffered alone so we don't have to. And the last thing that stood out to me was the talks about the Temple. How we need to attend the temple more, and also making our homes more like the temple the (home improvement talk).

I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the true church of God. That we have a living prophet today who teaches us the word of God. I know this because of the difference the this Church has made in my life. The counsel and teachings have made a better person, has made my life more complete, and gives me purpose and answers questions that I have. I know President Thomas S. Monson is a Prophet of God because I can feel his love and power when he teaches. I am Profoundly greatful and amazed of all the blessing that I have received through the Church. And I know that through the atonement we can be cleansed, strengthened and comforted.

If anyone has any questions you can ask me or go to LDS.org and read some talks from conference yourself.

This tag is for anyone who wants to participate.

Spring Break

2009-04-05T19:30:00.000-07:00

Stephen last week had a whole week off of school. Although he had to spend some time studying for the boards we were able to get out of the house for a couple days. The original plan was to go to Yosemite National Park. We went there last year and wanted to return again before we left. We went the back way even though it was a little bit longer, the ride was very pretty. Once we got to the park entrance we found out very quickly that the back ways in to Yosemite are close for the winter season. Since we drove all the way out there we decided just to hang around Mono Lake and see what that had to offer. We basically just lived out of our car for two days. which we wouldn't recommend with a baby. Talk about a small living space and a bad nights sleep. These are some of the pictures the Stephen took during the trip. Also if you watch the video of Taryn walking it is pretty funny. I guess you lose all sense of direction when you have been in the car for so long.

Mono Lake

2009-04-05T17:30:00.000-07:00

Taryn's first bloody lip

2009-03-28T11:31:00.000-07:00

Taryn was being chased by mommy when she fell into the coffee table. The blood was flowing pretty good. Taryn handled it like a trooper. The towel was used to wipe up some of the blood. You can see the blood drips on Pooh's face and Taryn's face. She was rubbing it all over.

Happy Birthday Bryce and Kathryn

2009-03-28T10:07:00.000-07:00

This is as good as Taryn can do. She gets the finger up but can't say the number right.

Big Bear

2009-03-21T19:48:00.001-07:00

We went up to Big Bear lake the other evening. It was fun. We were able to find a hiking trail, but we were only able to hike for about an hour. We did not get very far because Taryn hiked with us. That's right, this was taryn's first hike that she was able to hike without being carried, the whole distance anyway. She tried walking on the hard packed snow but did not have very much success. Also, it was steep in some spots so she zig-zagged her way up. We think she really liked it and we enjoyed watching her try.

Our Child Progidy

2009-03-19T21:15:00.000-07:00

Ok so she's not really a child progidy but I sure think it is cute. It is one of her favorite things to do. There are two ways that you can tell were Taryn is in the house one is by her sqeeky shoes and the other is by her hermonica.

Ultra sound

2009-03-09T16:27:00.000-07:00

So the results are in. I went to get an ultra sound today. She put the baby at about 15 weeks. Which puts my due date at August 31. She also told me what the sex of the baby is which she thought it was a boy. We are very excited to have one of each. But I do have to say the warning that she told me that it is a little early so it is not totally set in stone. So it still is up in the air but right now I am leaning more towards a boy and can't wait to find out for sure. I figure though a boy would be harder to be wrong about... right?

Taryn Walks

2009-02-28T19:17:00.000-08:00

She decided to take a few steps on her own this evening.

Taryn Walking With a Little Bit of Help

2009-02-27T22:55:00.000-08:00

She is getting closer to walking on her own.

Here we go Again

2009-02-24T13:02:00.000-08:00

Well I'm pretty sure most people already know so this wont be to big of news, but Stephen and I are pregnant again. Well, I guess actually it mostly me who is pregnant. Anyways we are very excited and we think that the baby should come sometime in September. That's not for sure though because we really have no idea how far along I am so we'll see. I am excited that Taryn can have a sibling though and can't wait to see them play together. they'll only be about 18 to 20 months apart!! Hopefully Taryn well decide to start walking by then. Yes it is true she has not started walking yet. I know that she is capable thats what is so funny. She push her cart around and the stroller around, infact we walk through a huge chunk of some gardens down here while Taryn pushed the stroller. but as soon as Mommy try to take her hand and help her walk she just throughs herself on the ground and starts to cry. Yes she is 13 months and thruoghing fits. Right now it is funny but I sm sure when I am 8 months pregnant and Taryns bigger and stronger it wont be so funny.

Although she has not start to walk She has picked up on a few words and signs. She can do the sign for Baby (and say it), more, bird, and all done. She also barks whenever she hears a dog bark, she can say eye as she points to hers and practically pokes it out, says hi and waves to people on the street and points to my painting of a cow and says cow. Sometimes though every thing is cow, the car is cow her teddy bear is cow, so I don't know if she really understands that one or just says it. Either way it is cute and we are excited for her.

Taryn has also started to give dirty looks. We went to the Doctors office and there was a little boy there who was about four or five years old. He came and sat down at the toy table across from Taryn and for some reason Taryn didn't like that or something and gave him the look. The look is were she brings her chin down to her chest slightly crinkles her eyebrows and stars at the preson through her eyebrows. The little boy looked up and saw Taryn giving him a dirty look so her returned the favor. Taryn however one the battle as the boy retreated to his moms lap and then Taryn begun to play at the table again as if nothing happened.

That's what going on down here in California!!

catalina island

2009-02-14T16:22:00.000-08:00

angeles clouds

2009-02-10T15:40:00.000-08:00

angeles forest

2009-02-10T15:17:00.000-08:00

Taryn Pushing

2009-01-13T18:53:00.000-08:00

Taryn is finally pushing her borrowed walker. She does great until she runs into something. She is also having problems with trying to walk while holder her mother's hands.

Happy Birthday Taryn

2009-01-07T22:19:00.000-08:00

Taryn Turned one today, I can't believe that it has been a year already. She has changed so much, and Stephen and I are very blessed to be her parents. She has brought great joy into our lifes. We love you Taryn!! Happy Birthday!!

Taryn First Year of Life

2009-01-07T22:17:00.000-08:00

Tara's First painting

2009-01-05T22:20:00.000-08:00

Here is Tara's first acrylic painting. She is not done yet, but it is a good start.

Taryn and Santa at the Ward Christmas Party

2008-12-21T09:38:00.000-08:00

Taryn had a hard time meeting Santa Claus for the first time. I am sure she will do better in the future.

Taryn and Atticus at Thanksgiving

2008-12-20T16:45:00.000-08:00

Alexis

2008-12-20T12:36:00.000-08:00

taryn and pooh

2008-12-20T12:15:00.000-08:00

A night at Disneyland

2008-12-13T09:46:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple of pictures taken at Disnayland the other night.

Taryn Standing

2008-11-30T22:16:00.000-08:00

Taryn is moving right along, She is able to stand now. We are so proud of her.

Someone needs a bath

2008-11-14T16:41:00.000-08:00

So here is what happens when you give your baby control of the spoon and let her feed herself for the first time. Looks like she still needs to figure out were her mouth is exactly. I think 3% of the meal made it to her mouth and the rest of the 97% of it made it some were on her face, buster seat or the floor. Oh well we'll just have to keep working on this.

Just Another Day at the Beach

2008-11-14T16:32:00.000-08:00

I had so much fun with my Mom and Paul at Crystal Cove Stephen and I went back there with some friends of ours. It was actually warm enought to get in the water. WE also at lunch at Baja Fresh and we saw Coby Bryont from the Lakers ther with his family. I don't really know how to spell his name.

2008-11-10T21:27:00.000-08:00

2008-11-10T21:21:00.000-08:00

2008-11-10T21:16:00.000-08:00

2008-11-06T22:11:00.000-08:00

2008-11-02T15:16:00.001-08:00

We went to Disney Land with my Mom and Paul. Of course we had a tone we had to come back for a second day. We also found out the Taryn loves Winnie the Pooh. We got her a stuff animal toy of Pooh Bear and she wont put him down.

2008-10-29T22:16:00.000-07:00

A fun day at the Beach

2008-10-29T21:55:00.000-07:00

So my Mom and Paul came into town for a fun filled week. Our first day out we went to Crystal Cove and I loved it. It is a beach bu it is also a State Park so it didn't have the same feel as most beaches. Plus we went on Monday and it was a little cold so we were the only ones. I loved it. First we walked around to some look out, and then walked around the beach. There were shells on the beach but you weren't allowed to take them because it a state park. Taryn had fun. At first she just sat on the blanket but then she took off exploring on her own. She really likes playing with the sand.

Halloween Party Pictures

2008-10-26T22:36:00.000-07:00

More Halloween Party Pictures

2008-10-26T22:28:00.000-07:00

Crawler Girl

2008-10-13T20:50:00.000-07:00

The day of her nine month Birthday Taryn decided that she was ready to crawl. Its very slow and thoughtout. It is even sneeky. I ask Stephen to keep an eye on her while I finished up dinner and just set her next to his feet. When I peeked around the corner Taryn was no where in sight. She crawled under the computer desk and was heading towards the cords. We have some getting us to a mobile baby I guess, but none the less I am excited that she is crawling it is just so cute!!

Props to my Hubby

2008-10-08T22:50:00.002-07:00

So Stephtn took some amazing pictures of our little girl and then made them even better by making small adjustments on photoshop. Isn't he so talented?!! Plus I just have to share this story. Last night Taryn had one of her worst nights ever just refused to sleep much at all. When I got myself out of bed Stephen had already left for school. But to my great suprise He had made me some breakfast and even cleaned the dishes!! I married a good man, I am so blessed.

More pictuers of our Cutie

2008-10-08T22:50:00.001-07:00

two pictures of a tree

2008-10-07T22:22:00.000-07:00

These two pictures are of a tree that was at the park where we took Taryn's 9 month pictures.

taryn's 9 month pictures

2008-10-07T22:18:00.001-07:00

This is taryn 1 day before she turned 9 months. It is the first of several pictures that will be posted.

2008-10-07T13:06:00.000-07:00

Taryn is as of today nine months. She is turning into quite the character. She has been really into making funny faces lately. Stephen and I went to take her nine month pictures and these were some of our results with her new facial expressions.

Patty Cake, Patty Cake

2008-09-20T20:54:00.000-07:00

It is so cute Taryn started clapping today!!! I know I should have put the camera in video mode but here is a picture. And just so you all know we take clapping very seriously in this family.

2008-09-20T20:51:00.001-07:00

Did I mention that the food on the Cruise was plate lickin' gooood?

Miracles still happen

2008-09-15T21:06:00.000-07:00

I have to post about a small Mircale that I witness a couple of days ago. Right before our cruise Taryn got very sick. She woke up in the middle of the night and was throughing up severly. I was scared to death and all alone and basically didn't know what to do. After three hours of Taryn continually throughing up, and still waiting for her to see the doctor, I asked my Dad and Vicente (my brother in law) to give Taryn a blessing since Steve was not there. Once Taryn recieved the blessing she stopped throughing up and was better. I know that the priesthood blessing she recieved healed her and also gave me peace in mind. I am greatful for our Heavenly Father and I know he Knows about our worries and concerns and if we just ask he will help us. I know that the power of the preisthood can heal us and give us peace of mind. I am greatful for the knowlege and the truth that I have recieved from being a member of my church (The Church fo Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.)

2008-09-15T21:02:00.000-07:00

2008-09-15T20:39:00.000-07:00

Taryn and I got to do a lot of thing off the boat as well. I think her favorite thing was being on the beach and playing in the water. She cried every time I took her out of the water but soon forgot once I set her down in the sand and she would start playing. We also went to an aquiriam in the Bahamas which was really coolthey had some huge fish. Also on the disney island they had the flying dutches from one of the pirates of the carribiane movies. It ws really cool to see.

2008-09-15T20:38:00.001-07:00

2008-09-15T20:25:00.001-07:00

Being on the cruise sure whipped us out. We were so busy going from one activity to the next naptime was forgotten. Some times Taryn would just pass out in places that seemed impossible. Like in the middle os a movie or in a very noise restrant. I would look down on my baby would be sleeping and nothing could wake her up. Plus once we got home it has been Sleeping day for her she took 2 three hour naps and went to bed early even!!

2008-09-15T17:10:00.000-07:00

2008-09-15T16:35:00.000-07:00

Taryn and I had so much fun getting our pictures taken with the disney characters. Taryn's favorite by far was Minnie Mouse. It was so cute the Characters would come down the Grand entance stair case and they would annouce them and play music as they came down. Minnie Mouse came down in a very sparkly evening gown with a hat and High heels. Taryn was so excited she started flapping her arms and kicking her feet. When we got up to take our picture with her she just wanted to touch her face and was screaming and laughing with excitement. I'll always remember her reaction. We also got our picture taken with Cinderella and Pluto. Taryn like Pluto but I think I was more excited to see Cinderalle then Taryn was. She didn't really care. We also waited in line for Bell but Taryn was out could in my arms so we just went back to the room

Warning!!!

2008-09-07T21:32:00.000-07:00

It has been so long since I have posted you may need to go back a page to see forth of july pictures and our trip to Utah

Home Sweet Home

2008-09-06T22:50:00.001-07:00

This is our new apartment. We just finished moving in today by decorating Taryn's room. It is not as close to school as our old apartment was. Stephen has to ride his bike to school every day up hills both ways in the 100 degree heat. Thank goodness we were given a BBQ so that we don't have to cook inside.

2008-09-06T21:45:00.000-07:00

2008-09-06T21:35:00.000-07:00

Then believe it or not I found enough energy to travel back to Utah and visit my sister Marcie and Liam. It was so worth it Liam is the best entertainment out there. He was so cute with Taryn and in his word He was SOFT and NICE to the baby.

Not for the Faint Hearted

2008-09-06T21:26:00.000-07:00

Stephen was a busy man this summer. He worked with the cows and did other projects around his Grandma and Grandpas house. He also got a job installing computers. Some nights her worked the swing shifts. But he had to quit his job so that he could have surgery on his knee. He is heeling up well though.

2008-09-06T21:17:00.000-07:00

2008-09-06T20:52:00.000-07:00

While we were in Oregon we got to see a lot of Stephens family and Taryn met som of her cousins and Aunts and Uncles for the first time. I Messed up on this though this time and I did not take enough pictures. so here is what we got.

6 month pictures

2008-09-06T20:42:00.000-07:00

Then a few days later Taryn turn six months so we took some six month pictures. Taryn broke out in some kind of weird rash that day and mom was not prepared with a good outfit. So she is just wearing a onesie. Hopefully her nine month pictues we'll have better luck.