Our Diesel Weekend...

My husband and I run a diesel truck group for the "heartland" area. We've tried to make the group family friendly and have events, meets that express that. One member through a party this past weekend. He did a great job. Booked a rock-a-billy band cooked out! Sold T-shirts. Had a small "vote" on trucks, gave out plaques. He did as well as you could expect.
Anywho, usually dont post about this stuff, but it is something that takes up alot of our spare time.

Parker Wayne trying to drive.
Here are some of the trucks that showed up to the Diesels in the Heartland event.
Diesels are all about how much smoke they can make. Here is one of the trucks during the burn out competition (spur of the moment competition)
I think around 5-6 tucks did burn outs and this was the aftermath of smoke... it smelt like burnt rubber and/or clutch for the rest of the night.
Entertaining yes, stinky yes, great for the nerves... no.

Lake and Friends

Saturday we woke up early to go garage sale hunting, we hear it is alot of fun and you can find some deals, as we stopped to get the paper from mom and dad Brant was asked to help dad with a plumbing issue in the bathroom. My husband is so nice. So Brant spent the next few hours working on the sink in the bathroom. But hey, mom and dad have all new plumbing and shut off valves (which weren't there to begin with). We were to meet up with some friends at 2, I think we all got on the water around 4.

Here is Parker the stuffed pig in his life jacket, he is holding on pretty good! Way to go Brant, leave the dirty lake trash the kids found in the photo! Who taught you to take photos?
Here is the boat beached at Kaw Lake with the new snazzy shade providing Bimini Top! I think she looks good! We are thinking about getting one that is alittle longer so it provides more shade. But I think this was a WISE modification we made to the boat.
Here is Kasha and Braden playing on the shore. All the white stuff, those are feathers. Guess the "mine" birds (finding nemo) loved the beach too.
The kids went to chase off the birds without telling any adults, this was them "kinda" coming back.
Lakes in the evenings are just beautiful. I love taking photos of the water. We were trying to load up and I had a husband that wasn't happy i wasn't securing all items. So this was a quick shot. Still pretty but I really wanted the sun.

We had a blast, we are so happy Nick, Sarah, Kasha and Paydon came with us. It is always more fun to have great friends out on the water with us. We hope to get out a few more times before the water gets cold. It was like warm bath water Saturday.

I just wanted to let Nick and Sarah know we enjoy having them here in Ponca, we are so happy they've moved here, they are a ton of fun to hang out with. Our children bicker like brother and sister but they love to play together and just look forward to each time we see em. Nick and Brant click pretty well, both have "unique" personalities and senses of humor (just kidding fellas), we all laugh the majority of the time, what else could you ask for? Nutten! They are headed to Idaho for a few weeks, we will miss em, but think it is awesome they get to go see family and complete some "family" goals!!!

TOYS TOYS TOYS

I've decided that my boys became very spoiled the month of July. Since we held off on celebrating Parkers Birthday - we decided to give Parker Nana and Papa Garrison's birthday gift. It was a rough day!!! Braden had a very hard time with it. He didnt understand it wasnt his. He didnt like Parker having the firetruck. Parker really has enjoyed it.

Here we are trying to get braden just to ride his tractor. Parker is wondering if he is going to be knocked off again.

Here we go.. Happy again.

Sharing is good right?

A wonderfully giving family in our church gave, yes GAVE, Braden and parker a coupe car, slide, picnic table and a shopping cart. My boys have been in heaven. Both boys have their own favorite thing to do. Parker loves the back seat and of course Braden thinks he is big stuff sitting in the front.

So as soon as Braden saw I had the pool out with water he wanted to put the slide in it... Shortly after putting this together Parker came along with a stick and poked a hole in the top ring... Parker loves sticks! He walks around chewing on them. It is pointless for me to keep yanking them out of his hands. I guess he is missing some fiber or something! Parker loves to sit on the picnic table.

Saturday we also got the boys two more things. A work bench with a ton of tools and a pit stop car tool cart with a gas pump. I will try and get some photos up of them playing with the new stuff... they've been having a BLAST. I enjoy watching them play together. There are moments where I think I can have ten. Yes- but shortly after that thought someone screams or cries, bites or pushes... ahhhhhhh 2 is okay for now.

Easter 2008

I hope everyone had a beautiful Easter. We had one. Braden and Parker woke up around 8 and found that the Easter Bunny had left them some goodies. They were good enough to keep them entertained while Mommy got ready for church. We spent the majority of the afternoon with Grandma and Grandpa Bentley, the Easter Bunny had left more stuff for them there!

Here are some photos of the boys playing with the Little People stuff they got over at Grandma and Grandpa Bentleys.

Today was even rather pretty, alittle brisk, but it was so pretty! We are all feeling better in the house, our tummy's are still alittle upset but I think we are on the downhill road.

I thought the boys looked rather handsome in their matchy matchy outfits. Braden is looking more and more like a little adult. I took this photo just before church. He insisted on taking his Easter card that he got from Nana and Papa Garrison. Doesnt he just make you melt.

I dont usually share my faith with people but I do feel as this Easter day closes I want each of those that take the time to read my blog/email that I am so THANKFUL for the sacrifice my Savior Jesus Christ made as he gave his life for me. I am very grateful for the many blessings that I have; my adorable, healthy kids, my marriage to a wonderful man, the chance to stay home with my boys as they grow up. I am so thankful for my church calling, I love getting to interact with the Young Women, they are wonderful examples to me, their faith and conviction to follow the Lords path motivates me to keep pushing along, trying to overcome those things that I need to work on. I'm so grateful that I have the ability to repent and keep trying.

Thank you to all of you, each of you touch and strengthen my life in many ways, most ways you're probably not even aware of.

Daddy's Day

So Saturday I had stake meetings, which if any of you know means I'll be gone all day. So Daddy got to watch the boys while I was in Guthrie. (for any of you oldies that are confussed - our stake has expanded =-) and our stillwater stake center has been rebuilt and is almost finished)

Daddy decided Parker was just hillarious and took a few videos of them... One of him eating/clapping and one of him rolling around on the couch.

Parker has started this slapping thing - it usually catches me off gaurd and my glasses go flying or the food goes splat on the floor -

I think parker is going to be my comedy relief - he seems to be a major baby ham - and I think some of his humor will probably get him into trouble... oh the things I get to look forward too.

He also decided to let Braden hold parker... which is always an adventure which you can see by the faces both of them make.

Hope everyone is well - we had a touch of spring weather today and it felt SO good. I'm ready for spring. My church calling will have me rather busy for the next few months so forgive me if I start to slack! I think I'm going to give Brant some pointers on how to post - cause he was going to post this up on Saturday but didnt know how.

Christmas 2007

Christmas started early for our family, we traveled to Oklahoma City to celebrate with Brants family "Fiesta" style. Brant has an aunt that loves to cook mexican, does a very good job at it too. So we spent the night with Brants family Saturday and met up with all the uncles at Uncle Feltons.

Here are a few photos from that event.

Cousins Hunter and Caleb

Braden

After stuffing our faces we headed back to Brants parents house and opened presents. Braden had a blast opening gifts this year. It was fun to see how excited he was with each gift, though clothes he quickly placed them back in the box.

Here are photos of Braden

Nana and Papa Garrison got him safety gear. We are thinking about having him wear it daily since he always is falling down.

Braden scored in the PJ department. He is coming to show me the football themed PJS

This was definitely Bradens favorite toy. Way to go Uncle Brad. This is a Ford pickup with a trailer on back - Just like his daddy (not colors of course) - so he hooked and unhooked the trailer over and over all night.

Here are photos of Parker from that night.

I got parker this hat - dont care what anyone says it is ADORABLE. Granted he looks like a crazy person in this photo.

Parkers gifts at Nana and Papa Garrisons

Parker again with the I'm Crazy look - I kept sticking the bows on him... as you can see below he is not amused with my humor

If a baby could tell you off, this would be the look.

After getting home Monday afternoon - the boys and I went to my parents to let daddy get some sleep since he was going in Christmas Eve to work a shift for someone. We were headed to my Grandma Wagners (my moms mom) for Christmas Eve with that side of the family.

Here are some photos from that night. We stuffed our faces with snacks and played Dirty Santa.

This is Parker with Grandma Wagner.

My father, Jay and Braden.

Grandfather Chapman with Braden and the Ferbie, Uncle Mark and Aunt Debbie

Grandma Wagner, Cousin Johnny, Aunt Chris, Uncle Spike with Parker and Chris's mom.

We had a long, fun night. I went home with the intention on fixing the deviled eggs and the green bean casserole but i was exhausted and only managed to boil eggs.

I woke up Christmas morning and finished my cooking and got the boys ready to go to Grandma and Papa Bentley's - we waited on Brant to bring the presents.

Here are a few photos from Christmas day.

Parkers first Christmas... HOW FREAKIN' CUTE!

Braden showing Papa Bentley his new car (that you can exchange tires on) oh and Piper my mom's little dog.

Daddy and Parker

Braden opening up his off road truck.

Parker opening one of his Christmas Gifts.

Daddy and Parker tuckered out.

All in all it was a very nice Christmas - always great to spend time with Family.

50th Birthday

Sunday was Brants Fathers 50th Birthday, we attended sacrament meeting and sunday school and made an exit to get down to Oklahoma City for a surprise party. Anyone that knows the Garrisons (not this garrison) know that their time schedule is different from most people. I learned quickly from my husband that his "little bit" was like an hour - when mine was like 15 minutes. So the idea was for Garys (Brants father) brothers to come over to take him out for a Birthday lunch - they were to be there and gone by 1 - I guess that didnt happen and then they didnt leave the house till almost a quarter till 2 - party is supposed to start at 3, meaning Uncles were to bring him back home for the surprise. At 3 no one had heard from them so the calling began. About 30 minutes later they find out that they have just finished up and are headed out. Instead of coming home they decided to go to Bass Pro - yes while we are all waiting to surprise Gary. Karen, my mother in law called and made up a story about how the water heater was acting up and there was water every where - sadly the water heater is located in the garage so Gary didnt feel that was something he needed to rush home for, so he proceeded to give her instructions on how to fix, even called the youngest, Brock and asked him where he was and if he could go to the house and fix it. All attempts at getting them home did not pan out. He finally showed up... not sure what time it was, the party was nice. Brads (Brants middle brother) friend is a cake maker, she and he worked on a beautiful cake. I would so love to create something like that but I get tickled at myself when the icing goes on smooth and I can make some kind of fluffy border. So I doubt that kind of pretty cakes will ever be in my future.


Abby with Parker and Braden.

The awesome Golfing Cake.

Brock Brad and Brant putting the sign up.

Felton, Gary, Grandma Regina & Marty - The 50 or older club.

Uncle Felton and Uncle Jimmy (the one that isnt 50 yet) with Parker

Gary got Socks, real gift was in the garage.



Brock, Brad, Brant and Mom's present to Gary.

Braden LOVED playing with his cousins. Hunter (Uncle Jimmy's son) who is 3 1/2 and Caleb (Uncle Marty's son) who is 8 and Abby (Brad's Step daughter), he had a blast wrestling with them and throwing and kicking the black balloons that littered the living room. Parker got to meet all the Garrisons, he hadnt ever met before. So I think he had a good time. He was a very good baby and only got fussy about 6 pm that evening - so 3 hours of being passed around - not to bad for a 5 month old.

I made those ornaments this weekend and they seemed to be a big hit, I gave them out to all the aunts and grandma's. We arent going to give them out at enrichment now so I guess though they took me forever to do, it was a fun craft, clever craft, and cheap - so I'll keep that in my notes for down the line when someone needs something cheap around christmas time. I have photos of most of the project but the are on moms camera and I didnt get them over to my flash drive.

Today has been a very decent day - granted we didnt get to bed till late. Braden has only done one thing that was a no no - but I really cant get to mad cause it is something Daddy asked him to do Friday. We were switching out the batteries on the Swing - asked him to go throw the old ones away. Needless to say he knows how to stick one of his toys in the battery compartment to open it and proceeded to take the D size batteries out and carry them one by one ot the trash.. I was half out of it on the couch - I let him do it - and went and got them out of the trash later. I think I'll be putting some packing tap around that compartment.




This is what happened in Ponca Saturday morning. Brant took this photo from the upstairs. We got the most snow in the state. it wasnt too bad but Brant wanted to take some photos.

I'm ready for Christmas are you? Im not ready by any means when it comes to shopping but I'm just ready. I love family. I love getting to be with family. I just love this time of year.