The Eagar Family

~Happy Memorial Day~

2011-05-30T10:39:00.000-07:00

Happy Memorial Day to all my blogging friends~I hope you are having a WONDERFUL weekend!

Ashley graduated from high school on Thursday and it was such a bittersweet moment. I have been sad, I won't lie....but Ashley has such a bright future ahead and is so excited to move on that I try to be happy for her. I am going to help her get moved up to Flagstaff tomorrow and I hope we are able to enjoy our time together. I will keep you posted!

This has been an emotional week for me~Ashley graduating was part of it, but Oprah's last show was Wednesday too. My mom loved Oprah and watched her everyday. I have watched Oprah since I was a senior in high school & I feel like she has helped me throughout my married life. Oprah's last 3 shows were wonderful, but the very last one was full of such great advice, I felt she was talking to me. Everyone wants to feel validated & it is so true, we all need to feel like what we say & do matters. I'm gonna start adding Oprah quotes to my blog & I hope you enjoy them! =)

Oprah Quote~"Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance"

To my sweet Ashley~ I hope you know how much 'I Love You' and that I am ALWAYS here for you! You are a WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL, KIND, LOVING, SPECIAL woman, whom I'm proud to call my daughter. Know that you can do anything you set your mind to~'THE SKY IS THE LIMIT'~ and let your Heavenly Father be your best friend, turn to him daily and he will bless you more than you know!

May Madness!

2011-05-18T21:29:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it is already May 18th....HOLY COW!!! Ashley has Seminary Graduation and Baccalaureate on Sunday. Graduation is Thursday May 26th and she leaves to go to NAU on May 31st & she'll be gone til July 6th. I can't believe she'll be gone soon but THANKFULLY she'll be back July 6th til she leaves in August.

I will be leaving June 5th til June 25th to take a CNA course in Mesa~I have to have this certification to apply to the nursing program. Dusty & Hayden will be 'bachelors' for the month of June, I may need a housekeeper! =)

It has been so nice not having homework.....I have gotten some cleaning done on my house that was badly needed. I love school, but having a break right now is HEAVENLY!! =)

Sorry~it's been way too long!

2011-04-25T11:28:00.000-07:00

I haven't even been on blogspot since Aug. of last year~so sorry!! I am going to 'TRY' to do better at posting~I promise!!

Let's Play Catch-up:

Hayden is doing great at EAC~~I think he is majoring in 'pretty girls' but his grades are holding up, so I guess it's okay =) He has been able to come home a few times & we sure enjoy his sweet smiling face & his teasing that never ends. Summer is coming fast & he will be coming home to work with his dad....Dusty loves having his boy home~They are 2 peas in a pod!!

Ashley's senior year has been full of volleyball, basketball & friends...friends...friends! She was accepted to NAU & has senior-itis something HORRIBLE~can't wait to fly the coop & start her college life as a psychiatry major. Ash was accepted into NAU's Star Program as well, in which she will take classes at NAU from June 1st to July 1st~she will beable to earn 8 credit hours for doing this. We are so proud of our 'Ashley Bug' & the wonderful goals she has set for herself!

Well, I started school at NPC and boy has it been fun BUT an eye-opener....23 years is WAY to long to wait to go back to school. I am finishing up finals & will have 1 year behind me....Phew!!! I will be going down to Mesa from June 6th to June 24th to become a CNA. I need this certification to apply to the nursing program in the spring of next year. Being able to apply to nursing school seems so far off, but I know it will be here before I know it! Dusty & Hayden will have the house to themselves in June~~not sure if this is a good idea or not! =) My mom passed away over a year ago & it has been a hard anniversary but I know she is looking down on us & smiling. I was able to go & do her temple work with my Aunt Lilly and Rachel. What a WONDERFUL day that was...I know she was dancing in heaven!!

Dusty has been staying busy with our appliance store, although business has been a little slow lately but hopefully it will pick up again soon. Fishing is on his mind all of the time, so hopefully he'll be able to get away to Roosevelt & fish....fish....fish!!

May is coming fast & Ashley will be graduating from HS. I will try to get some pics posted soon of dances, senior pics, graduation & more! Hope all of my 'blogging' friends are doing well~thanks for sharing your blogs with me~I enjoy reading about your families too! =)

BACK to SCHOOL!!

2010-08-12T12:29:00.001-07:00

Ashley's senior year started today & it makes me sad! Where did the time go?? Time definately flies by & I HATE it! I miss my kids being little~wish I could go back~I would be a stay-at-home Mom~Not worry about the house being clean all the time~I wouldn't stress over the small stuff~my list goes on & on! Hayden's 2nd year of College starts Aug. 23rd & he has decided to transfer to EAC in Thatcher. He is going to try-out for the baseball team & seems excited about it!

I have registered for College at NPC as a full-time student & will hopefully start the nursing program this time next year. There are some pre-requisite classes that I need to get out of the way first. I am looking forward to going back to school~hopefully I can handle it~23 years is a long time to be out of HS. I LOVED taking care of my Grandma & my Mom so I look forward to taking care of others in the future! =)

My niece Devanie had her baby on 8-6-10~Carter Lee Tate~7 lbs 3 oz. He is a perfect little boy & we LOVE him so much already!

Summer...hmmmm!

2010-07-14T06:35:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it is already the middle of July, where has the summer gone??? It definately hasn't been full of things I had hoped for~but I'm not giving up yet, gotta get out there & make it AWESOME!

Hayden has decided to transfer from Adams State College in Colorado down to Eastern Arizona College & boy have I had mixed feelings about it! Football is no longer in his future BUT he hopes to tryout for the baseball team at EAC. There is more to life than football, I wish him happiness & success in whatever he chooses to do =)

Ashley's senior year will start August 12th.....HOLY COW....I can't believe it! She is going to be the Student Body Social~Chairman & seems really excited about it! Her summer has been full of hanging out with friends...swimming at Becker Lake...going to movies in Show Low...sleepovers...volleyball...basketball...she definately lives life to the fullest & I'm happy for her =)

My year so far has NOT gone the way I had planned! Does it ever??? I miss my Mom on a daily basis...will it EVER get better (not sure)??? I have heard that your 40's can be the BEST years...gotta say, I'm looking forward to it!!!! I have a WONDERFUL man in my life, thank goodness!! My children are AWESOME & bring me sooooo much HAPPINESS!! These are things that REALLY matter in my life & hopefully I can focus on that! I've come to realize that life doesn't revolve around what other people think of me...only what my family thinks of ME, THAT'S what REALLY counts!!! I am ALSO thankful for the WONDERFUL friends in my life, you know who you are...THANK YOU for loving me unconditionally =)

Til next time....... =)

Small Plane Crashes into RVHS

2010-06-14T13:06:00.000-07:00

On 6-11-10 a small plane crashed into the Round Valley High School. Hayden & I were in Colorado when Dusty called to tell us this horrible news! Dusty & Dj (my nephew) were fixing the walk-in inside the cafeteria at the HS when the small plane crashed into the main building. We have now discovered that the Ulrich family of 4 from Florida was on the plane & did not survive. This family had just refueled at the Springerville Airport & was headed to the Grand Canyon. Our HS was badly damaged, but it can be rebuilt! My heart goes out to the family & friends of the Ulrich family, what a very sad time for them. Life is to short! ~Laugh Often & Love Completely~

Bliss!

2010-06-07T09:23:00.000-07:00

Ashley went on the Trek & had a POSITIVE fun experience! She had Mike & Angie Colwell for a Ma & Pa with a GREAT family! I am so proud of her for going & making the BEST of it, she is definately growing up! Dusty & I went on the Trek in 2000 as Adult participants, it is pretty tough, I won't lie! We both loved the experience & had GREAT Trek families. In 2005, we went again as Ma & Pa, which was an AMAZING experience as well. We had the BEST family & hopefully made their experience an AWESOME one. Hayden was able to go in 2005 too & he had a GOOD Ma & Pa/family too. (Thanks to Ginger Wiltbank for the Pic =)

Hayden had a couple of sports clinics to do up at Adams State College June 6-10 & I decided to go along for the ride! I have plenty of things to do to keep me busy...(2) quilts to finish for my niece & nephew & books to read. The weather is warm during the day & it has been raining in the afternoon. It is green & beautiful =) Hayden is busy from 8:30 am to 9 pm. Wednesday, he only has to be in clinic til noon, so hopefully we can do some sight~seeing =)

Dusty & I celebrated our Anniversary June 6th away from each other =( I can't believe it has been 23 years!!!! HOLY COW!!! I am the LUCKIEST woman in the whole~wide~world to be married to such a SWEET & LOVING man! What a GREAT married life we've had & I'm hoping for many many more years of BLISS =)

=) Awesome Friends =)

2010-05-26T07:53:00.000-07:00

I have the BEST friends in the whole~wide world! =)

I have been in Queen Creek for a week, staying with Missy (Bigelow) Sullivan. We have been making these easy quilts & they are too cute! =) (I will try to post some pics) What a GREAT little family Missy has! I LOVE her little kids & enjoy spending time with them. What a WONDERFUL place to run away too!!! Thanks SULLIVAN Family!

How sad life would be without friends ~ I am SO SO SO blessed with the BEST in the WORLD!! I look forward to a SUMMER of........going to get cokes, movies, (hopefully) Valley trips, Booga Reds, walks, making MORE quilts, Java Blues, grilling with each others families, fishing at the Wiltbank Ranch & picnics in the park =) Now that's my kind of SUMMER!!!!

Happy Summer to ALL!!!!

SUMMER'S COMIN'

2010-05-10T15:09:00.000-07:00

I am READY for SUMMER ~ warm weather, capris, flip~flops, pedicures, grilling, irrigation, fishing, camping, rain & hanging out with friends & family =)

Happy Mother's Day

2010-04-29T18:30:00.000-07:00

Since my Mom's passing, I feel like a part of me has died as well. I miss her smile, her voice on the other end of the phone, her positive attitude & her words of encouragement when I'm feeling down. It's still hard to believe she's gone, but I know she is happy. Sometimes it seems like I can feel her joy & her happiness feels me with comfort. I will miss my Mom each & every day, no doubt. I am so thankful for my faith & knowing I will see her again. The day of the funeral my dear friend, Rachel Wiltbank, made these sweet little necklaces for each of the daughters & granddaughters of my Mom when she was 8 years old. What a special gift, that I will treasure always!

Whirlwind of Emotions!

2010-03-13T07:15:00.000-08:00

My Mom passed away on Wednesday, March 10th after marrying the LOVE of her life, CB Ray, on Tuesday, March 9th. CB proposed to Mom in the good ol' traditional way, down on one knee, on Monday, March 8th. She was a BEAUTIFUL bride & was truly "On Top of the World"!!

Moms cancer was very painful in the end & there is comfort in knowing she doesn't hurt anymore. She gave this pancreatic cancer the ULTIMATE 2 1/2 year fight. We will miss our SWEET mother, friend & grandmother dearly.

The funeral will be on Monday, March 15th at 10am at the Eagar Stake Center w/ a burial in Luna, NM immediately following. Also, the viewing will be Sunday evening from 6-8pm at the mortuary.

Thank you all for the prayers over the past 2 1/2 years, they blessed her with strength & comfort to help her endure to the end.

New Year's Resolutions?

2009-12-29T15:02:00.000-08:00

Do you make New Year's resolutions? Well I do, but they usually fizzle out before the month of January is over. This year, I would love to lose some weight, but as I get older it's just not that easy to lose weight....ugh!!

What does 2010 have in store for all of us? Sometimes I wish I could look into the future....just a little ways down the road anyways.......hmmmmmm........maybe Hawaii this Summer (the economy would have to turn around & around & around for that to happen...dang it)

I recently became the Visiting Teacher Supervisor & have never worked in the RS before. I have found some great VT sites (check them out on my side bar). I have failed in the VT department in the past & believe this is WHY I have this new calling =) Hopefully I will get a whole new outlook on the importance of VT (fingers crossed).

Til next year.........Happy 2010 to all of my blogging friends :o)

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-23T19:24:00.000-08:00

It's Christmas Eve Eve & it has been snowing all day! We may have a White Christmas....Woo-Hoo!! I am ready for the BIG day & NOT even stressed this year. I am usually grumpy & just ready for Christmas day to be over. I have been watching Christmas movies for about a week & they have helped with the Christmas Spirit! My wish for everyone is a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

"The Blind Side".....is an AMAZING Movie!!

2009-11-27T19:51:00.000-08:00

Gloria, Shannon, Aunt Judy, Courtney, Chelsea, Dev, Claire, Shilee, Ashley, Me & Meilyn started a GREAT tradition last year watching movies at the theater the day after Thanksgiving! We split up in the morning & some went to Old Dogs (funny), A Christmas Carol (Ok) & New Moon (good). In the afternoon we all got together & watched "The Blind Side"........BEST movie this year....hands down!!

I am hoping to get my Christmas decorations up by next weekend. Christmas is gonna be here before I know it & I am sooooo NOT ready! I used to venture out shopping on BLACK FRIDAY but gave that up for movies.......much more relaxing, I have to admit =)

Last year we started having a Bunko Tournament Thanksgiving night & boy does it get WILD! It's actually called Bunko Dammit in the EAGAR family =P Big winners of the night.......1st Ross, 2nd Dusty & 3rd Katie Phelps.

It's been GREAT having Hayden home for a week for Thanksgiving. He will be leaving after Ross's Homecoming on Sunday. I look forward to Christmas break, in which Hayden will be home for a month, woo-hoo!! Happy Holidays!!

Very THANKFUL!!

2009-11-04T19:24:00.001-08:00

I am very THANKFUL that my mom is still with us for another THanksgiving! She is truly AMAZING!! Lately, she has been having a little more trouble but still seems to keep going strong!

Ross comes home November 11th from his mission in Brazil...Woo-Hoo! It will be so GREAT to see him....the time has flown by =) What a wonderful example he has been to our entire family.

Happy Thanksgiving! Til next time....

Happy Halloween!!

2009-10-21T14:45:00.000-07:00

A good friend of mine sent this video of her family to me & I had to make one of our family too! Hope you enjoyed it =D (see video at the bottom of page)

Happy Fall Ya'll

2009-09-30T12:54:00.001-07:00

I love this time of year......leaves changing, yummy spicy candles burning, a chill in the air & football season....GO ELKS!! It's been awhile since I blogged....sorry =(

Hayden is a redshirting Freshman for the Adams State Grizzlies in Colorado (football). He still LOVES home but has made lots of friends & seems to be doing just fine. We have traveled quite a bit up to see him & to watch some college football. It is strange NOT having Hayden here with us but it does get easier as the months go by...thank goodness!

Ashley is on the Varsity volleyball team this year & is so much fun to watch. Our team struggles but they don't give up, they are a GREAT group of girls!! This past weekend we went HOMECOMING dress shopping & she found a really pretty one. I can't wait to see her all dressed up for her first formal dance (pics will be posted)! Ashley will be turning "17" on Friday.......HOLY COW......it seems like only yesterday, she was turning "16" & I was worrying about getting her a car.....how time flies!!

Hope everyone out in BLOGLAND is doing GREAT! Til next time.................

GRADUATION =(

2009-05-20T15:20:00.000-07:00

I can't believe Hayden is graduating from High School. Mixed feelings for sure, where did the time go? It's hard to believe my little boy is grown up & leaving home in a couple of months. The tears just seem to flow these days & I feel like such a cry~baby! Hayden has always been more of a home-body & the thought of him leaving home is HARD! I am sooooo proud of him & the GOOD person that he has turned out to be. He has an AWESOME future ahead of him & I look forward to this new JOURNEY in his life.

May...May...May...what a CRAZY month!

My Mom is doing good & is home for the SUMMER! The cancer is once again in remission....which is REALLY AMAZING! The pneumonia is showing up again & some infection in her stomach, but hopefully nothing serious! Thanks again for all the thoughts & prayers!

Hayden & Ashley will be working at the store for the SUMMER, to earn some money! Ashley will be attending EFY in Provo the first week in June....VERY EXCITING! Hayden will be leaving for college in July & HOPEFULLY the month of June will go by SLOW! (wishful thinking..I know)

Dusty & I will be celebrating our 22nd Wedding Anniversary June 6th! Once again, NO Hawaii but hopefully we can go for our 25th Anniversary! (that is my WISH anyways :)

WiNd....WiNd...&...MORE $@%* WIND!!!!

2009-04-25T15:28:00.001-07:00

Wow.....It's WINDY for a change!! Dusty & Hayden went fishing at Roosevelt & Ashley is in Payson at her track meet. I just talked to all of them & they are dealing with the WIND too! HOLY COW.....ENOUGH ALREADY! I am working at the store & watching the trash from Basha's fly by the windows. UGGHHHHHHH!!!

Well my weekend started off with my momma cat abandoning her 4 little ones that are 2wks old. I spent the night & morning with crying babies...trying to feed them formula out of a dropper. I'm not sure they are getting enough food....what to do? Hopefully they'll be drinking out of a bowl soon!

There was a good turnout for my mom's benefit on April 15th...thanks to all my friends & family who donated their time & money. She still hasn't been able to start chemo because her body is not quite ready. Hopefully she will continue to get stronger. Thanks again for all your thoughts & prayers =)

ALSO!!!!! I got my braces off on April 15th...."WOO-HOO"!!!! It feels sooooooo goood to have those puppies OFF!!

Spring Break!

2009-03-26T07:59:00.000-07:00

Dusty & Hayden are having a father/son fishing trip at Lake Pleasant. They entered themselves in a Bass Tournament & are so EXCITED (I hope they WIN)!! Ashley spent the first few days of her SB in Phoenix with Michelle & Kaylee Schubatka laying by the pool & had a GREAT time. I got back home Tuesday from Tucson to WINDY, cool weather....UGH!!!!! My mom got out of La Canada Care Center on Saturday, March 21st & ended back up in the ER on Sunday morning with blood clots. She is truly feeling like there is no hope for her....but we keep trying to convince her otherwise. She was released from the hospital yesterday 3/25 & is so far so good! Suzanna is spending some time with her as well as PJ. It is great to be back home with my family, even though 2 of them are fishing =) On Feb. 5th, Hayden signed his letter of intent to go to Adams State College in Colorado & will leave in July. I am NOT ready for him to be gone.....it makes me SAD!! Today Rachel & I are going to take my niece Kodi, Brayden & Jaxten to the movie in Show Low. We are going to see "Paul Blart..Mall Cop", hopefully the kids will enjoy it. "Happy Spring Everyone"!!

I can't BELIEVE it's March!!

2009-03-10T12:54:00.000-07:00

This past month has been a blurr!

Update on my Mom:
She is in La Canada Care Center in Tucson for rehabilitation after pneumonia. This facility is GREAT & they have helped her soooooo much. She is getting stronger each day & hopefully won't have to stay there too long.

My family & I have decided to have a benefit for my Mom on April 15th at the American Legion. We have truly tried to handle all of the expenses ourselves but it's time to have help. My moms insurance has helped with medical bills, but our out of pocket expenses (gas, food & motel rooms) since she was diagnosed in 2007 have reached the $20,000 mark. We have seen success in other benefits helping families with medical expenses & are hoping for the same result. We have set up an account at National Bank of Arizona for donations also. If anyone would like to donate to the auction, please let me know. Thanks for all the prayers & get-well wishes =)

Pneumonia Update....

2009-03-02T14:11:00.000-08:00

What a CRAZY week!!! My mom is doing SO MUCH BETTER!!! Tuesday she developed an internal bleed which resulted in 4 units of blood being given. What a SCARY situation! With (2) blessings given during that week, by Friday she was off the ventilator & Sunday she was out of ICU. I can't believe how far she has come. She is AMAZING!!! She still has a slow recovery but is on the mend =) Thanks again for all the prayers!!!!

pneumonia!

2009-02-16T13:50:00.000-08:00

My mom is at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson fighting pneumonia. Her body is extremely weak from the chemotherapy treatments. She was admitted on February 9th & continues to be in ICU hooked up to a ventilator. Her breathing is very labored & it has taken its toll on her. The Dr's are VERY optimistic & are trying to fight the pneumonia with antibiotics which are FINALLY working. She is anemic & has had to have 3 blood transfusions. Suzanna & I have been trying to take turns going down to be with her. CB has been wonderful & takes such good care of her (she is LUCKY to have him). I will try to update my blog as she continues to get better. Thank you for all your prayers!

Eagar Appliance......FINALLY!!

2009-01-31T10:05:00.000-08:00

We have been in our new store since the beginning of January. There are still some finishing touches needing to be done but we are LOVING it!! The Town of Eagar is helping us get access to our parking lot through Basha's which will be really nice. Our inventory is low right now, but, we are custom ordering during this slow time. Our turn around time on delivery of appliances is a couple of days. Also, Eric Wright has his cabinets on display with the appliances & WOW are they nice. We are still waiting on counter-tops which hopefully will be in this coming week. It is FINALLY all coming together.....YEAH!!!

Go Cardinals!!!!!

2009-01-06T20:18:00.000-08:00

The Cardinals WIN....The Cardinals WIN......The Cardinals WIN!!!! Dusty & Hayden ENJOYED the BIG game on Saturday! They had never been to a NFL game before & were IMPRESSED with the University of Phoenix Stadium & the ARIZONA CARDINALS!!!!

Ashley & I watched a couple of movies (Yes Man...pretty crude/Marley & Me...really good but really sad) close to the stadium (with texts of the score from Dusty)! I am so glad Dusty & Hayden got to go to the game together~~what a FUN experience for them!!!

On the way home Sunday it started to snow between Salt River Canyon & Show Low. There was one wreck & a couple cars off the side of the road. I love the snow..... but not when we're trying to get home in it.

We have moved into our new store FINALLY & hope to open Monday, January 12th! It is SOOOOOOOO nice!!!! I will post some pics for my out of town friends, sometime soon =0)

"OUT OF SHAPE"!!!

2008-12-26T14:49:00.000-08:00

WOW.....I can't believe Christmas is over...it was here & gone in a FLASH!! Ashley got a new snowboard & we spent the day at Sunrise skiing! I have not been skiing in 20 years & boy am I sore!! This body is NOT in shape!! I hurt from my waist up!!! While skiing my knees were aching but NOW it's my whole upper half....what was I thinking????? Pj & Dj went with us & we had a GREAT time!! Ashley & I got Dusty & Hayden tickets to the Cardinals Playoff game next weekend. We are looking forward to going with them & spending some time in the warm weather. (hopefully it will be warm)!!! GO CARDINALS!!!!

Tis the Season....

2008-12-03T15:31:00.001-08:00

I love the Christmas season! When I was younger, Christmas was the most WONDERFUL time of year. My family spent many Christmas's with my Moms parents. I loved my grandparents so much & enjoyed spending the holidays with them. I LOVED CHRISTMAS!! As I have gotten older, Christmas has become stressful worrying about what gifts to buy. How do you STOP stressing & enjoy the season?

Last year we went to Disneyland with all of Dusty's family. It was really nice to be together in such a magical place and enjoy just being TOGETHER!! Family is truly one of life's biggest treasures!

I didn't know if my Mom would be here for another Christmas & she IS!! I am so thankful for GOOD doctors & the power of prayer. My Mom is doing GREAT & the cancer is STILL in remission (yeah)!! I have had so many blessings in my life that make this Christmas even more SPECIAL. Lately, I can't help but think of my LIFE & how did I get where I am today? I have a WONDERFUL husband who is truly the BEST thing that has ever happened to me. We have been married for 21 years & there have been ups & downs but we hang in there no matter what(thank goodness). My children are AMAZING!! Hayden is such a SWEETHEART, he is kind hearted & will USUALLY do anything you ask him to do. Ashley is my GIRL, she is COMPASSIONATE & LOVING (most of the time) towards her family and friends! I have the BEST friends in the world. What a WONDERFUL life I have been BLESSED with. There is definately NO room for being stressed this Christmas! May we all remember our SAVIOR this Christmas & the ultimate sacrifice that he made on our behalf. I love each of you & hope you have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Elder Ross Eagar

2008-11-21T17:10:00.000-08:00

Check out Ross's Missionary Blog at www.eldereagar.blogspot.com. He is LOVING his mission in Brazil & has already been gone a year.

8 THINGS..........

2008-11-18T11:38:00.000-08:00

Eight things I am passionate about:
My Family
My Marriage
My Friends
Living the gospel more fully
A clean house (I try)
Music
Growing old gracefully
Our Business~Eagar Appliance

Eight words or phrases I use the most:
Wanda
Oh Bull Corn
Honey-pot
Bleak
Let's Go Elks!
Have a good day!
Hello..Eagar Appliance =)
Is your homework done?

Eight things I want to do before I die:
Go to Hawaii
Go to the temple with my children
Enjoy grandchildren (not too soon though)
Help my children find true happiness in their lives
Grow old with Dusty
Live down at Roosevelt during the winter
Remodel my house
Learn to be GRATEFUL for things I have already

Eight things I need right now:
A Maid
Pay Bills (more moola)
To get the new store done
Haircut
Vacation
A Vanilla Coke
Patience
My Braces Off

Eight Favorite Restaurants:
Booga Reds
The Burger House in Miami Arizona
Java Blues
La Perlita (by the laundry mat)
Red Lobster
Olive Garden
Rubios
Macaroni Grill

Eight places I want to visit:
Virginia (to see Jeff, Lindsey & the kids)
Hawaii
Nauvoo
Salt Lake City
New York City
Paris
Italy
Canada

Eight TV Shows I watch:
Regis & Kelly
Survivor
Monday Night Football
Greys Anatomy
Lipstick Jungle
Private Practice
Dancing with the Stars
American Idol

8th folder 8th picture:

Chelsea, Caden & Brynn

(Tagged~Robin, Michelle, Cindy, Desirae, Tessa & Dorlene)

I am THANKFUL for my children!

2008-11-09T18:43:00.000-08:00

H ~ Hunting & Fishing
A ~ Awesome Quarterback
Y ~ Yells for Ashley
D ~ Dustan (middle name)
E ~ Enjoys hanging out with his Dad
N ~ Never Complains

Hayden is a senior & is so much FUN to have around. He has GREAT friends & we enjoy having them at our house. When your kids start growing up, you can't help but think back to when they were little. Hayden has done some changing.....check him out at 7 & again at 17. I would have both of my kids back little again in a heartbeat!!!

A ~ A Piano Player
S ~ Sophmore
H ~ Has GREAT friends
L ~ Loves Sully (her dog)
E ~ ELK Fan
Y ~ Yells for Hayden

Ashley got her school pictures back & they turned out SO good. I can't believe how much she changes from year to year. What a BEAUTIFUL young woman she has turned out to be. Here she is at 6 years old & now at 16 years old.

Sweetheart Tag!

2008-11-06T15:22:00.000-08:00

Thanks Michelle =)

Sweetheart Tag - The rules have to be posted at the beginning of the tag. Each person answers questions about their sweethearts. At the end of the post, the person then tags 6 people and posts their names. Then go to their blog & leave them a comment, letting them know they have been TAGGED.
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What is your husbands name? DUSTY

How long have you guys been married? 21 YEARS

How long did you date? 1 YEAR

How old is he? 44

Who is taller? DUSTY..lol =)

Who can sing best? I GUESS ME, HE DOESN'T DO MUCH SINGING!

Who is smarter? DEFINATELY DUSTY

Who does laundry? BOTH OF US

Who pays the bills ? ME

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? DUSTY
(when you are looking from the bottom of the bed to the top)

Who mows the lawn? BOTH OF US

Who cooks dinner? MOST OF THE TIME ME~~BUT, DUSTY COOKS THE BEST GREEN CHILI & TACOS!!

Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? BOTH OF US

Who kissed who first? ME (What a hoochie =)

Who wears the pants? BOTH OF US =)

(Tagged~~~Robin, Rachel, Ginger, Bobbie, Cindy & Missy)

Caden & Brynn

2008-11-05T14:47:00.000-08:00

Jeff & Lindsey live in Virginia with their sweet lil' kiddos Caden & Brynn. We miss getting to see them very much. Here are their Halloween pics & boy are they CUTE! Enjoy!!

Happy Birthday Papa (November 3rd)

2008-10-31T11:15:00.000-07:00

I came across some pictures of our Papa (Dusty's Dad) & just had to share them. What a GREAT man, who LOVED his wife, LOVED his children & LOVED his grandchildren. We MISS him very much!!

Hayden - Football 08'

2008-10-28T13:49:00.000-07:00

This has been a GREAT year & we only have 1 regular game left. This past Friday we played Show Low & won 37-0. Hayden has completed 160 of 253 passes (63 percent) for 2,521 yards and 29 TD's. The Elks have 7 Wins & 1 Conference Loss, which makes them tied for 2nd with Blue Ridge in the 3A East Conference. The final game is in the Dome against Blue Ridge this coming Friday....(HAPPY HALLOWEEN)...."GO ELKS"!!

2008-10-23T09:11:00.001-07:00

Steven Brown - Grand Marshall, Homecoming 2008

2008-10-17T13:58:00.000-07:00

Steven was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. He is undergoing radiation & chemotherapy in Phoenix. He was our Grand Marshall for the Homecoming Parade & is staying positive on his fight against cancer. Our thoughts & prayers are with him & his family. We love you Steven.

Ellie Mae

2008-10-16T13:23:00.000-07:00

This is our precious little dog Ellie & she is really sweet (just a little bit spoiled).

Homecoming 2008............

2008-10-12T19:21:00.000-07:00

Rachel & I painted our store windows for Homecoming (actually...I was her assistant!!) They turned out sooooo cute! The BIG game was against Snowflake & we WON!!! YEAH!! =)

The "CAR"...

2008-10-08T16:06:00.000-07:00

So....I found an inexpensive car for Ashley in Phoenix & it gets good gas mileage~ YEAH!! It's a 97' Honda Civic & boy was it a good deal. The interior needed some cleaning & the exterior needed some repair but it runs good....which is the MOST important thing (right?)!! It's kind of un-nerving to have her just take off without me :( I'm not sure I like it!! Here are a couple of pics...

Girls Just Want To Have Fun................

2008-09-30T14:25:00.000-07:00

Ashley...16....CAR...ugh!!!

2008-09-25T11:51:00.000-07:00

Ashley turns 16 on Thursday & I've been looking for an inexpensive little car for her. GEEZ..are there any to be found without traveling across the state?!? I gave her an incentive of a car, if she would get her Young Womanhood Recognition done. Well...guess what....she is almost done with it & is holding me to my promise...IMAGINE THAT!! (what was I thinking)?? Sometimes 'mothers' lose their minds & say or do things that are CRAZY!! =) Anyways.... hopefully I will find a good little car that will get her to school & back. Any suggestions???

Update on Sports.....
Ashley has a Volleyball game today against Snowflake & hopefully they will WIN!! They have a good little team but don't seem to have much luck with winning. Hayden has a Football game here on Friday against Williams Field (a new Gilbert school) & hopefully they will WIN too. Our football team has played Coolidge, St. Johns & Wilcox - winning 2 out of 3. Conference games start next Friday, Oct. 3rd, against Snowflake & it is Homecoming!! There are some good teams in the 3A East...so we should have some EXCITING games ahead.

I will try to get some pics posted soon....... I promise!!

OK...OK...I'm blogging about my family....

2008-09-17T15:20:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it is already the middle of September & autumn begins Monday. This is my favorite time of year. I love the leaves changing, the cooler (sweater) weather, football games and the new candles that smell of home-made goodies baking in the oven.

How blessed I am to have a wonderful family who loves me unconditionally & I TOTALLY love them the same. Dusty has been patient with me learning the ropes at the store. We have had some difficult times but all in all I think it's going to be GREAT!!

Hayden has been busy with football! I am happy that he is doing something he loves & is doing so great at it!! I am becoming quite the football fan...even watching NFL & College games at home. I believe that Hayden has alot of potential to do great things in his life. Today I signed him up to take the ACT test & had to name colleges that he is interested in....WOW...it's hard to believe he's going to be gone soon. I tear up just thinking about it...I am definately one of those mothers who boobs over every little thing lately.

Ashley is playing Volleyball & is doing really good. I just love this dark haired girl of mine....she makes me laugh. She will be 16 on October 2nd & I'm not sure about her driving & dating!?!? What a great group of friends she has & I hope they will continue to look out for each other, be happy & enjoy life to the fullest.

My heart is heavy for a dear friend who is having health problems. I hope he continues to get better & will stay positive...no matter what!! I truly believe with cancer that you have to stay positive, hang in there & fight, fight, fight!! (once a cheerleader, always a cheerleader..sorry) I believe there's HOPE! We love you Steven!

Christian & Stephanie Nielson

2008-09-10T12:51:00.002-07:00

You may have noticed in the past month that I have had an "Update on Christian & Stephanie Nielson" link on my blog. This couple was in a private plane crash in St. Johns, AZ on August 16th & were badly injured. They have 4 small children who are being cared for by family. I did not know this couple personally but since the accident I have followed their story closely. Stephanie is well known for her blog The Nie Nie Dialogues (link on side-bar) which is a wonderful insight into the life of a modern-day wife & mother. Stephanie's sister Courtney is caring for 3 of their children & updates her blog daily at C Jane Run (link on side-bar).

Yesterday Stephanie's siblings were on the "Today Show" talking about the love & support of so many people. They have received over $100,000 in donations from around the world. If you would like to donate, follow the link =)

The Power of Prayer

2008-09-04T13:35:00.000-07:00

Yesterday my Mom had her chemotherapy treatment in Tucson and was told that she is in REMISSION!!! There is no sign of the cancer~~~Yeah!!! :) Talk about prayers being answered!! Her Dr. wants to continue chemotherapy, because pancreatic cancer is one of the worst kinds to have & they don't want to take any chances on it coming back. She was diagnosed a year ago & has truly been through alot. I believe her positive attitude has pulled her through~~~I Love You Mom~~~

Last weekend my Mom & I went to visit my nieces & nephews (Dustin, Lorri, Farrah & Andrew(my brother Doug's kids) in Anthony NM (near El Paso, Tx). What a wonderful time we had~~~~Farrah had her 21st birthday party & I got to see my great-nieces (Alexis & Kaelynn), who are the cutest little girls in the world!!!
Here is a pic of my Mom, Alexis & Kaelynn

Martina McBride is "Awesome"

2008-08-22T18:19:00.001-07:00

Wow!! What an awesome concert....she is unbelievable! Suzanna & I enjoyed great seats (row 9 from the stage) thanks to RVVC who gave me the tickets as a going away gift. I can't thank them enough...it was the BEST!!

"time flies when you're having fun"

2008-08-09T08:28:00.000-07:00

I've been thinking about this Summer & the fun we've had............

We went fishing at Roosevelt on Memorial Day Weekend & had so much fun. Caught quite a few fish.......Dusty caught a 10lb bass & Hayden caught a 12lb bass..........(K, who's the better fisherman now?) =)

In June I went to Rocky Point, Mexico with CB, my Mom, Suzanna, PJ & Mary. I had never been to Mexico & it was sooooo relaxing. I enjoyed it very much!! It was nice spending time with my Mom.

When I got back from Mexico......Julie Allen, Ashley, Shilee & I went to see Tim Mcgraw...WOW!!! He is GREAT in concert! He truly is a "Real Good Man" =DDD

July started off with a BANG!! Ashley, Rachel & Macie Wiltbank, Darrlyn & Jonna Edwards & I went to the AMERICAN IDOL Concert in Glendale........We LOVED it!! We are BIG AI fans & are going to make this an annual trip. Spending time together was priceless....Thanks guys!!

Dusty & Hayden went to football camp in Colorado for a week in July. We can't wait to watch some games............."WE ARE READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL"!!!!!

School starts this coming Wednesday (8/13) & it's just come too quickly. I've enjoyed my kids this Summer & look forward to a "WONDERFUL" year!!

I am working at the Appliance store & so far so good!! Hopefully all will go well for everybody. I MISS everyone at RVVC though =(

Well thats all for now...........I'll keep you posted with.... Hayden's football stuff & Ashley's volleyball stuff! GO ELKS!!

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

2008-08-05T09:21:00.000-07:00

Our family is BIG on football.......Dusty coaches & Hayden is the QB of the Round Valley Elks!! This is the year for RV to win the 3A Football Championship....I can feel it "). There is a scrimmage with Maricopa on August 22nd and a (real) game on August 29th against Coolidge both here in the Dome. GO ELKS!!

"Breaking Dawn" is finally out!!

2008-08-03T19:34:00.000-07:00

I was in Mesa this past weekend & couldn't wait to pick up the final book of the Twilight Series, "Breaking Dawn" by Stephenie Meyer. Dusty got up with me Saturday morning at about 7am & we headed for Target. It's great so far!! I'll keep you posted!! (Thanks Marcy for getting me hooked) :D

What a Strange Feeling

2008-07-28T07:33:00.000-07:00

Here it is Monday & I am not getting ready for work at Dr. Heaps office :( My last day was Friday & everyone at work took me to Mollys for lunch.(What a Treat)!!! It was sad.....I am so grateful to have worked with such wonderful people for 8 years -I will truly miss them.

Ashley & I are taking my Mom down to Tucson for her chemotherapy today. Ashley is hoping to find some great school clothes. We will be back tomorrow so it will be a quick trip.

Prof. Randy Pausch 47 dies from Pancreatic Cancer

2008-07-25T09:55:00.001-07:00

I've been watching this amazing man fight this horrible disease. He has done it with such grace. If you haven't read "The Last Lecture" by Professor Randy Pausch, please do, it is so inspiring!! My heart goes out to his family (he leaves behind a wife & 3 small children).

My Mom was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in September of 2007. She was unable to have the surgery to remove the tumor & is on the chemotherapy plan. The tumor seems to be inactive & shrinking slowly. YEAH!! Hopefully her positive attitude will pull her through.

Please check out my link to the Pancreatic Cancer site & donate if you can. Thanks!!

Here are some pics of Ashley #34 playing basketball her Freshman year!

2008-07-23T06:50:00.000-07:00

Hello......................

2008-07-14T11:45:00.000-07:00

Wow Summer is flying right along---- Please slowwwwww down:( !! I'm not ready for Hayden to be a Senior it's crazy how fast they grow up. This Summer has been filled with sports camps, practices & hanging out with friends. As for Dusty & I --- work, work, work! Dusty and I are building a new store in Eagar in front of Bashas....Eagar Appliance formally known as Brannon's Refrigeration. Hopefully we will be in the store by August & have a Grand Opening September 1st. I have given my notice at Dr. Heaps office after 8 years. It is truly bittersweet but I look forward to my new adventure working with Dusty at the new store.