tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20135323978740117052012-01-25T16:58:04.282-07:00Cheryl & Tyler — Annie, Cambry and HeidiCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.comBlogger731100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-58016618959844151122010-09-22T09:58:00.000-06:002010-09-22T09:58:04.566-06:00

I started my new job at Canyon Elementary teaching strings to sixth graders. So far I have no complaints.  The kids are wonderful and seem eager to learn their instruments. The pay isn't too shabby and I'm done by 8:30 in the morning. This job isn't in my subject area but I do love music and it's a new and exciting challenge. Of course there's a learning curve involved and I'm spending more time

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-28247375559609702692010-09-07T22:26:00.001-06:002010-09-07T22:47:33.053-06:00

We decided to have one more last hurrah with our tent trailer before the end of summer.  We headed up to Tony Grove in Logan canyon.  It was a beautiful campsite nestled in the pines and was located not too far from the lake itself.  The first day there we headed down to Logan and toured good old Utah State with the girls.  The girls and Tyler were good sports while I breathed in all of the

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-16273584016722331202010-09-02T22:06:00.000-06:002010-09-08T22:07:44.849-06:00

I LOVE Kindergarten!  When else can you go to school and make jelly fish out of paper plates, sing songs without getting embarrassed, and make best friends with someone new every day.  Cambry was more than excited for her first day of Kindergarten.  It was hard for me to let her go but I couldn't help but be anxious for all the fun she'll experience. Cambry is our little sweetheart and it's

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-23665309027540084832010-09-01T21:24:00.010-06:002010-09-01T23:22:44.315-06:00

The guilt has consumed me and I'm giving in! Blogging world here I come and though there will be sap, bragging, and maybe even numerous pictures of Bison(Buffalo) in the middle of the road so be it. We will however have to get around the fact that our camera died sometime between yesterday and today. Maybe it was the 36 pictures I took of Cambry's first day of Kindergarten. Who knows. Just

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-36591254135467200072010-08-28T23:16:00.001-06:002010-09-07T22:57:13.525-06:00

On August 28th, we were able to celebrate the baptism of Annie.  It was a beautiful day and we are so proud of the decision she made.  We're so thankful for family members and friends who helped make this day so special for Annie (those both present and unable to attend because of distance). I hope she remembers this day better than I remember my own! Picture of our family right before the

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-33129297128799411612010-08-24T22:28:00.000-06:002010-09-07T22:44:08.017-06:00

Annie's first day of school was also her Birthday.  It was a fun and eventful day! Sisters are all happy, jealous, and sad to see Annie go! Annie with her new bag that she decorated herself.  Here's hoping that 3rd grade will be a great year!

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-26964695837637306602010-08-06T21:49:00.054-06:002010-09-01T22:51:44.242-06:00

Tent trailer... Check. Coolers loaded... Check. Van fueled up... Check. Bug spray... Check. Can you guess where this road trip took us? If you guessed Disneyland, you'd be wrong. San Diego? Nope. The Grand Canyon? Wrong again. Jackson Hole? WOOT!!!.... Good job smarty pants. Jackson was our first stop of a three night, four day trip through four states, two national parks and three separate

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Annalee turned 7-years-old on August 24th. I'm really beginning to realize how fast time goes by and how much I need to cherish these times. It was quite the ordeal bringing Annalee into this world, but the trial that came with her birth makes me appreciate that I've been given the opportunity to be in her life. She is our little guinea pig that experiences all of Mom and Dad's countless

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-85067061763895278542009-06-24T21:09:00.002-06:002009-06-24T21:14:24.271-06:00

and this is why...With my sister and her kids visiting us tonight, we swam, bbq'd had root beer floats and then finished off the night with s'mores. I guess the pressure was too much for her.Visits like today is what summer is all about.

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While having a little campfire tonight I was amazed to watch our girls down the s'mores! They even asked for not only seconds, but thirds (which were not allowed)! Therefore I've come to the conclusion that clothing, shoes, and not even diamonds are a girl's best friend...."Chocolate is truly a girl's best friend." Unfortunately, I haven't allowed my "best friend" to have a part in my life

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-81382191193661150532009-04-23T22:10:00.006-06:002009-04-24T13:08:48.226-06:00

I just wanted to share a photo of our ornamental (fruitless) cherry tree in full bloom (a little past its prime). The variety is a Yoshino Cherry, sometimes called the Japanese Flowering Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis). It is the same variety that makes the Washington D.C. cherry blossoms famous (along with the Kwanzan Cherry).It's no where near it's potential full size of 40-50 feet, but it is

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Today my wonderful Grandma Relia Cooley Smith passed away at 101-years-old. I began to think that this day would never come but here it is. She lived such an amazing life and was loved by so many. I can't help but imagine the joyous reunion she's having with family that has already passed on. Especially the reunion with her sweet husband Jay who she lost over 20-years ago, and her daughter

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-24660616544577797572009-03-25T13:07:00.004-06:002009-03-25T14:08:11.535-06:00

It seems that my blogging is like feast or famine, but right now I'm probably being a little too plentiful but I had to write about what happened this morning. For no particular reason I was having a pity party for myself last night and was just frustrated about a lot of minuscule things. It caused a little dissension between Tyler and I so of course I went to bed angry and did not sleep well. I

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-72580248988798051402009-03-23T22:26:00.001-06:002009-03-23T22:26:46.460-06:00

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-62400380988857955282009-03-23T18:45:00.006-06:002009-03-23T19:10:45.295-06:00

Annie's been learning typing in school these past couple of weeks. So, while I was blogging tonight she begged me to let her type something for Cambry's Birthday in Word. I finally gave in and this is what Annie came up with all by herself. Please don't pay attention to the grammar because she's only in 1st grade.Dear Cambry, We love you double triple!!!!Theres how much we love you.Oh, and by the

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-68451142090911392872009-03-23T15:35:00.012-06:002009-03-23T19:07:56.185-06:00

We are a little sad today because our little three-year-old is now the BIG 4!!! Of course this is Cambry just posing...she's ecstatic that it's her Birthday. It's been a weekend full of celebrating for this little one. Being the middle child sometimes we feel that Cambry gets left out because she's not demanding and goes with the flow so we decided to throw her a "My Little Pony-Princess Party!"

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-10329288387191406192009-03-20T19:03:00.004-06:002009-03-20T19:22:59.238-06:00

Here's the original loft. Rough original size was ~20ftx~12.5ft. We couldn't find a configuration that didn't feel too cluttered.The "new" loft. The rough floor size is now ~10.5ftx~12.5ft and will serve one primary purpose... family entertainment and relaxing.The room feels larger than the dimensions mentioned above. The actual open space area is ~15ftx~14ft because of the railing and the

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Blushing Buttercream Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-43181634350832069012009-02-02T15:45:00.001-07:002009-02-02T15:50:11.306-07:00

The girls went to the doctor, and the doctor said... Cheryl has strep, C has strep and H has an ear infection.Woo hoo.We are sick of being sick!!! Seriously, over the last two months Cambry has had strep twice! A week after that Annalee came down with some sort of sickness (probably strep) and had the fever and vomitting. Two days after that we all went to the Draper Temple open house. As

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-19443464816573332009-01-25T09:26:00.003-07:002009-01-25T09:49:08.589-07:00

Q: What do you get when you mix three sheets of blank paper, a black marker and a very creative six-year-old girl?A: A twelve page activity book complete with drawings of a ballerina, a church, a queen, a temple, a world, a "find the hidden animals", a "draw four favorites" and other fun quiet time activities that her sister "C" could color in while we watch Stake Conference.We're think about

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My Grandmother Smith just turned 101- years-old yesterday!! She's an amazing woman who's lived through some major historical events. I remember her telling me stories about living in Logan as a young child and riding her white horses with carriage into town. She was an amazing cook and has the kindest heart. I will never forget her pot roasts, mustard pickles, and shrimp salad..yummy! She also

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-6864209346293882472009-01-05T13:29:00.012-07:002009-01-05T14:20:27.843-07:00

Every year I tell myself that I want to relax and have a nice, laid back Christmas Vacation...unfortunately I don't think it exists!! It was a lot of fun though! Here's a quick run down of some family fun.It seemed like we were in the kitchen a great deal making this or that for some family dinner or just making cookies for Santa. Unfortunately during the cooking baby H was being a little

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-74648238609651766872008-12-16T08:43:00.007-07:002008-12-17T15:22:37.827-07:00

I want to thank everyone for their kindness and thoughtfulness in wishing me a Happy Birthday. I am grateful for all my friends and family, especially those that called or sent messages. I am very thankful for my dear wife who posted those wonderful messages and photos of my past. I couldn't ask for a more loving eternal companion, I am glad we can be humorous with each other. Our little girls

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Ohhhhhh, just think how cute of a little boy we'd have....oh well I guess it's just not in the scheme of things ! Okay, I'm thinking and hoping that Kirk Cameron was the craze during this time. Tyler, don't hate me but I just had to embarass you just a little bit on your birthday!!!

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-75286592424700846482008-12-14T21:19:00.011-07:002008-12-15T12:57:26.198-07:00

Happy Birthday Tyler!!! I can't believe that you're 34 YEARS OLD!!!! Wow!!! Don't worry all of us girls still love ya despite the grey hairs!!! Anyways, thank you for being such a wonderful husband and father over the past eight years. You are one of the most talented, kind, and ambitious people I know. We hope that you have a wonderful day and know how much you are loved. Here's a picture of

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-32761479944301303352008-12-12T10:13:00.011-07:002008-12-17T10:55:45.374-07:00

A's got another loose tooth, front and center, right next to the first one she lost. She'll be singing All I want for Christmas... for sure this year.H also now has her two front bottom teeth... the same two A is soon to be missing. Cheryl is now feeling the side effects of teeth on nursing and doesn't like it. 8-O Neither A or C nursed into the teething stage.---- Original Post: 11/27/2008 10:

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-76849790061163072382008-12-02T09:29:00.002-07:002008-12-02T09:50:21.557-07:00

Usually I don't like to get too personal with my blogs but since it's the Holiday Season I wanted to share what I'm thankful for (even thought it's a little late). I'm so thankful for family during this Thanksgiving. I have three brothers and they all live in different areas but over the past week I was able to see all three of them. I admire each one of them greatly and what they've

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-77977006079909569812008-11-20T15:02:00.002-07:002008-11-20T15:10:56.512-07:00

Two or three nights ago, we started hearing some really strange sounds coming from our attic. Tuesday night, or rather 3:00am Wednesday morning, I climbed into the attic to see what was all the clatter.Was it Santa Claus? One of his elves? Rudolph? Since the sound was only audible when the furnace was running, I decided to check it out first (it's the only thing in our attic that could make this

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Okay, I took Heidi in for her second flu shot today and was expecting the normal screaming that comes with the combination of babies and shots. As the nurse is giving her the shot Heidi just continued grinning up at her and never once let out a whimper. Seriously, that girl has got some biggggg thighs!!!!!

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-65159412052397722052008-11-07T05:42:00.014-07:002008-11-10T14:17:12.767-07:00

Happy Halloween!!!I love Halloween!!! In fact I always have loved it, but adding little ones to the picture makes it even twice the fun. Since C was barely two-years-old she's had a fascination with the "Wizard of Oz." We'll never forget being on a car trip and C at the young age of two out of the blue said, "Give me back your ruby slippers, they're of no use to you!" The fascination has

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-49894177691127012182008-11-05T12:16:00.006-07:002008-11-05T13:02:39.910-07:00

To borrow from my sister-in-law's blogging style, we have decided to remove the actual names of our children from our blog entries (Thanks Ganelle!).We don't want to take our blog private, but we do want to protect the identities of our children a little more.As visitors to our blog, and when referring to our children in comments, please use their first initial in all references (comments with

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We want to add more family and friends to our blog list. We value your friendship, and as the holidays approach, we would love to keep in touch with you.If your family's blog is not already listed, please post a reply or comment to this entry and we'll add you to the list.

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-41150808970224172842008-10-28T11:05:00.002-06:002008-10-28T11:13:15.082-06:00

Okay, I have to claim that I DID NOT POST THAT EDWARD BOX....It was totally Tyler just to mock me....I would NEVER post anything like that!!! I enjoy the books, but that's as far as it goes! I'll leave the box up for the Halloween spirit but it's going down after that. I hope I didn't offend anyone, but vampires really aren't my object of love. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Oh and Tyler, BEWARE!!!!!!

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-83411416448534258742008-10-24T20:58:00.002-06:002008-11-07T07:12:57.745-07:00

Our family spent a fun filled night at Hee Haw farms. It was a beautiful fall night filled with corn mazes, slippery slides, a haunted barn and crisp fall air! A & C had fun riding in their pretty pink piggy!Daddy took C on a fun filled 4-wheeling ride!! It was a great evening until the very last when our daughters decided to enter a blown up haunted house. While every other child came out

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-21224596049468713942008-10-22T12:41:00.008-06:002008-11-05T12:23:10.361-07:00

Is it C's newest doll?Is it A's newest masterpiece?Is it Tyler's newest Elk Horn?Have we adopted a new baby into our family?No, it is our latest zucchini to take over the garden and it is in the 100th percentile for zucchini's. Now the question is, "What in the world is mom going to do with it?"

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-1068853901020826522008-09-29T13:46:00.004-06:002008-11-05T12:59:59.856-07:00

My sister-in-law gave me this adorable outfit after H's birth...we thought we better give her the opportunity to wear it a few times before she gets too big and the weather changes...we love it!! Here's my little twinkle toes showing off her dance moves!

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Yes she's bald, drools all over me, has the biggest thunder thighs in the world, and wakes me up in the middle of the night...but she's the true love of my life! I'm getting so sad that my baby is growing up but loving every new step she learns!! I loved my other babies too, but knowing that H is probably my last I truly appreciate my moments with her and look forward to every toothless smile.

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-24092130523901933122008-09-19T20:57:00.017-06:002008-11-05T13:00:54.778-07:00

This month, A has been on a city league soccer team with a few of her friends. They have two games a week for about five weeks on Wednesdays and Fridays.Today, I caught the action on the Digital SLR camera from my work with a telephoto lens. You can see some of those photos here, or go to www.tylerkurt.com/soccer.A started out the "season" primarily socializing, doing cartwheels, and even picking

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A started 1st grade a couple of weeks ago. At first things were a little shakey and she begged me to home school her. I politely told her that this was not an option. A's biggest hang up was lunch time. I think seeing all the "big kids" at lunch scared her. Luckily the school let her call me for the first couple of days so that I could send her my love. However, these past two weeks things have

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-7430600395700706722008-09-05T10:59:00.013-06:002008-11-05T13:01:25.123-07:00

(photos are before stitches)As usual, A was dancing around in our family room last night. Only this time, as she twirled, she tripped on a pillow on the floor and ended up falling into a shelf on the entertainment center—splitting her chin open.Half an hour later, we were at the local clinic—luckily for us they were still open. We paid our copay and waited for the doctor. Understandably, A was

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Is tummy time truly a happy time? The doctors always tell me how important tummy time is but I am yet to see any of my babies enjoy it or get anything out of it except stronger vocal chords. I think that H's expression says it all..."Are ya kidding me mom?" Sure enough, tummy time is over before it has even begun.

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-81060835393989717982008-08-21T17:01:00.008-06:002008-11-05T12:33:37.530-07:00

The other morning as the girls and I were casually eating breakfast, C yelled, "Look outside, there's a bunny!" Sure enough, right next to our back window there was a big floppy-eared, brown rabbit sitting as calmly as can be. Of course the girls got really excited and wanted it to come play with them so we ventured outside with carrots. A decided that she had a better way of warming up to the

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-73867127315387873402008-08-21T08:44:00.004-06:002008-11-05T12:36:56.140-07:00

As many of you may know, A caught her first fish last Saturday with her early birthday present—a 10-inch rainbow trout at Payson Lakes with her Barbie fishing pole.The following story is courtesy of FOXNews.com Man Makes Record Catch With Barbie Fishing RodThursday, August 21, 2008 Associated PressELKIN, N.C. — David Hayes'

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This last weekend, Tyler's family ventured down from the Ogden area to join us in a camping trip to Payson Lakes. I must admit that Tyler took A and C up Friday afternoon, while I came up Saturday morning with H and Tyler's mom. It got too cold up there for a three-month-old to sleep in a tent (not to mention too cold for me ;) jk).Tyler took the afternoon off on Friday and packed up the van with

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-64307010405267635412008-08-13T08:57:00.010-06:002008-08-13T10:19:32.730-06:00

Occasionally, I ride my bike and the bus to/from work. At the end of June, I decided one day on a whim that I would ride home from work—13.4 miles. It took me just under an hour at approx. 14 mph. I was hot, tired and worn out after that ride. It was the biggest ride I've done in nearly two years!Yesterday, I did the same thing . . . only the result was very different.A week ago, I took the

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Like any three-month-old baby H has her "fussy" times. Since her arrival C has had a way of referring to her "fussy" times. In her mature three-year-old voice she will say, "H is soooooo fuffy!" So, to this day all of us will without thought call H "fuffy" whenever she lets out the slightest whimper or cry. The ironic thing is that A is the one with the speech problems in her past(she's fine

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-37278020228032012232008-08-10T11:10:00.004-06:002008-11-05T12:38:48.507-07:00

This morning at breakfast, we asked C to offer the blessing.Needing a little help, Cheryl said, "Start with 'Dear Heavenly Father."C immediately repeated, "Start with Dear Heavenly Father."Oh, the fun things kids say . . .

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Camp Loll/Home:Sunday morning, we had LDS church services at the Campfire Bowl. Due to the sheer size of the group, we couldn't hold it in the normal area designated as the Chapel. (When this camp was a seven-day camp, services were held in the Chapel for all troops and staff that wanted to attend.)Delose (the camp director), gave us (Todd and me), a preview of the alumni meeting to be held in

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Camp Loll:We packed up camp near Flagg Ranch and drove the 17 miles of dirt road to Camp Loll. As this week's scouts were leaving, staff alumni and their families (300+ in number) were arriving at camp. After lunch and setting up our tents (third time in three days), we had the chance to use the facilities. Waterfront. Archery. Polar Bear Plunge. Rifle Range. Rapelling. Etc. Our first priority

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Jackson/Jenny Lake/Flagg Ranch:This morning, Todd was itching for all-you-can-eat sourjacks from Jedediah's in Jackson. After breakfast, we looked around the shops in Jackson before heading up to Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park where we took the ferry across the lake to hike up to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point.We then drove on to Flagg Ranch, a small resort/general store area just

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Monte Cristo/Hoback River:This weekend, we returned to Camp Loll, where Todd and I served on staff for several of our summers: Todd in 1986, '87, '90, '91; myself in 1990, '91, '92.Todd drove with his four-year-old (Dawson) from Blue Springs, MO and met myself, Dad (Opa) and Todd's oldest son Conner at the Star Valley Cheese Factory in Thayne.We began our journey in Layton, up I-84, over to

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Over the last several weeks, I have been tinkering with the look of our blog.Unhappy with the default templates available, I have modified one I like to fit the look and feel I have been after. I'm still not satisfied with some minor details, but this will have to do for now. Overall, I am now satisfied with the design and title of our blog.

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Our back lawn is overcome with a major insect infestation including grubs. A good 25-30% of the lawn is DEAD!I finally figured it out, and purchased insect and grub control fertilizer, but I think it may be too late for at least 10% — I will probably have to re-seed some of the lawn.

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We had a great time yesterday celebrating Utah's Pioneer Day. The day started with the Spanish Fork Fiesta Days parade, swimming and barbecue with family in Ogden, and then back home for an outdoor movie and fireworks with my second cousin and her family. We watched Enchanted with full surround sound and rear projection while illegal fireworks surrounded us in the neighborhood before the city's

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Cheryl,I want to publicly share my thoughts and feelings surrounding our anniversary. I know that I don't do this enough, as much as you would like.As I reflect on our relationship, I review the emotions we have shared, the ups and downs, the prosperity and the struggles we have gone through. I can't bear to think how/where my life would be if your life had been cut short after A's birth. After

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Although eight years seems like an "eternity" we have many more to go...but I'm glad that I can spend them with you. Hopefully you can put up with me that long. (JK) I love you Tyler!! Thank you for being a wonderful husband and father to our girls. Happy Anniversary! I hope that the fun never ends.

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-79712339520523160992008-07-22T00:00:00.012-06:002008-11-05T12:44:36.519-07:00

Has it really been that long? What have we done in eight years?2000-2001Living in St. George, Tyler attending SUU and working at Boulevard, Cheryl teaching at Cross Creek, Wangsgard family trip to Jackson Hole.2001-2002Wangsgard family trip to Lake Powell, we hiked the Subway in Zion NP, trip to Hawaii, our temple sealing, Tyler graduated SUU.2002-2003A was born, Cheryl fell gravely ill

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Twice this month, we've had family visiting from out of state. Around the 4th of July, Cheryl's brother Bryan from Las Vegas and Tyler's brother Todd from Missouri were in town.While Bryan's family took off to Yellowstone, Todd's family visited us for a day. We took them out to Salem Pond and brought Gil's canoe with us (Thanks Dad!). A, Jayci and Todd enjoying the water. Todd and Jana in the

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I moved into my new office today. Instead of staring at walls all day, this is my new view.A great view of Rock Canyon wouldn't you say?And "Y" Mountain!

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I'm the worst blogger ever!! However, after reading my friends and relatives blogs I'm truly inspired and feeling rather guilty. However, I do have three excuses . . . A, C, and little H. If I'm not busy feeding or entertaining one of them I'm venturing into the land of the lost clothing, where piles and piles of dirty clothing are calling my name to find the lost pieces at the bottom of the

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-19106068580505786142008-07-18T06:17:00.008-06:002008-11-05T12:48:02.660-07:00

You've just got to love Snow White!! Now, which one is Goofy?I vote for this One!A true pirate enjoying some Gold Fish for lunch! Our first time with the kids in 2006!

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Every other year my mother-in-law takes the older grand children on Omi Days. Therefore A is currently on the road with three of her cousins to Disneyland. I have to admit that I'm a little jealous and C is a little sad. In fact she spent last night in our room. Disneyland has become one of my favorite places on earth since we've been twice with our kids. This picture is my fondest memory. A was

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-30986154191295832462008-07-15T09:39:00.002-06:002008-11-05T12:49:22.448-07:00

We are still waiting for much of it to come into harvest. I can't wait for the tomatoes, cantaloupe and watermelons. The zuchinis are ever abundant. Views from A and C's window.

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Cheryl and I both received callings yesterday.Cheryl was called back into the Activity Days leadership.I was called as a primary teacher, tag team teaching with Brother Hall. Brother Hall was in our ward before we split off into the River Trail Ward. Also, Brother and Sister Hall were in our ward back in St. George. They lived two doors down from us in Colorview (Snow Canyon Stake). In fact, both

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Thursday, April 24, 20082:52pm8lbs. 8oz.19 inches

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We got the call this morning at 5:45 from the hospital. "Can you come in right now? "We packed up the girls and all our junk; and now we're here.

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The only dance that I contributed in was the Chicken Dance. Any other dancing would have made me dizzy and motion sick....especially with being six months pregnant. For those of you who don't know, we are expecting our third girl this April.

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-61190833641762589772008-01-20T18:24:00.001-07:002008-11-05T12:53:51.407-07:00

This is a picture of C at the Hof Festival. Every year the Wangsgard family gets together and celebrates their Austrian heritage at Ogden's annual Hof Festival. It is so much fun!! The grandchildren dress up in their authentic German costumes and dance the day away to accordions, large Alp Horns (like on the Ricolla cough drop commercials), and various sizes of bells while enjoying Bratwursts

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-42424596589457456972007-12-25T14:54:00.001-07:002008-11-05T12:55:29.344-07:00

Amazingly the girls slept in Christmas morning!!! They were so excited to see what Santa and Mom and Dad had left them. After playing with gifts for several hours, eating Christmas dinner, and picking up all the gift wrap we all collapsed...glad that Christmas was once again a year away. One of the presents the girl's wanted this year was Baby Alive!!! Yikes....that's all that Mom and Dad wanted.

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-57971068346828165122007-12-09T14:37:00.001-07:002008-11-05T12:54:55.265-07:00

I'm still very new at this blogging business!! I really should be having my husband the Graphic Designer doing this. Anyways, Christmas was so much fun with a five and two-year-old. The magic was alive with the thoughts of Santa and his reindeer arriving!! However, not all of their thoughts were joyful. C became traumatized when we had her sit on Santa's lap. I guess the big rosy cheeks, white

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-12793718653987423272007-12-06T10:40:00.002-07:002008-11-05T12:56:31.267-07:00

Last Saturday we enjoyed our first snow fall in Utah. The snow was overdue and greatly needed. After spending an exhausting amount of time bundling the girls up for the snow, we finally went outside and had a great time. A fractured her arm a couple of weeks ago so was required to keep her arm out of the snow...but trust me that didn't stop her from having fun!! She made plenty of one armed snow

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-20453077572938772012007-11-01T10:54:00.001-06:002008-11-05T12:57:21.486-07:00

Halloween was a fun time for all of us this year. A continuously changed her mind about what she wanted to be and finally settled with Belle after much persuasion(since we already had the costume). C made the cutest little Tinker Bell ever and pranced around pretending she could fly. Cap'n Hook caught his Tinker Bell after all.They loved all the candy and trick-or-treating with friends and

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743192801208834248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013532397874011705.post-87791527285095567312007-10-30T22:15:00.001-06:002008-11-05T12:57:44.958-07:00

We're just getting started on posting our family blog. Hopefully we can share our life experiences with our family and friends on a regular basis.This is a photo that was taken at the Smith family reunion in July. In the photo, A is almost five and C is 28-months. We are also married SEVEN years!

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