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2011-08-02T18:50:00.000-07:00

End of Murphy Family Vacation 2011

2011-07-10T09:10:00.001-07:00

With the beginning of the week comes the end of our vacation. We woke up before 5am and started the long drive home. Stopping for a bite to eat in Primm Nevada. With the early morning temps already reaching 92* it will be a hit ride home!

Grandpa Murphy's Birthday

2011-07-10T08:58:00.001-07:00

On the 7th we headed to grandpa Murphy's, it was also his birthday. We celebrated with lunch at Red Robin, the Murphy kids were the real show.

San Deigo natural science museum

2011-07-10T08:54:00.001-07:00

On the 6th we also did the natural science museum, but as it was a free day for California resident's it ends up everyone else was there too. Hunter did get to take down a prehistoric animal, he really is the strong man.

Air space museum

2011-07-10T08:49:00.000-07:00

We enjoyed the July 6th by going to museums, the air space museum had all sorts of air crafts and space shuttles. From the first airplane models to the Apollo that landed on the moon.

FW: Stick figure kids

2011-07-08T08:26:00.000-07:00

In San Diego fireworks are a no no so our kids made their own fun.

Stick kid play!

2011-07-04T22:24:00.001-07:00

Stick figure kids

2011-07-04T22:21:00.000-07:00

In San Diego fireworks are a no no so our kids made their own fun.

More 4th fun!

2011-07-04T19:34:00.001-07:00

4th of July fun in San Diego!

2011-07-04T19:32:00.000-07:00

Spent the fourth of July with Jeff's family in San Diego, we had a great BBQ. What a great day!

More Fair fun

2011-07-03T14:10:00.001-07:00

San Diego County Fair Fun

2011-07-03T14:04:00.001-07:00

We ventured out for fun at the fair, getting there early paid off for the rides the kids were able to walk up and on almost every ride! They enjoyed the thrill of the coasters and the spin of the hard rock. We ended our visit with the monster truck show. What a great day!

Sunset at the beach in Cali

2011-07-02T20:33:00.001-07:00

Kids love to play at dusk in the waves and sand and I love the sunset. The dolphins even joined in the fun, we had several schools of dolphins visit and watch the kids play.

On our way to California

2011-07-02T09:43:00.001-07:00

After a slow start yesterday we finally got off. When Jeff the ever careful did the final car inspection he found a screw in the tire. We were able to patch it but it delayed our exit from Spanish Fork but no worries Jeff the ever speedy made up the time in the drive and we made it to St George by about 9pm. We are now on our way and passing the famous city of lights, Vegas! Although the lights are off f

Catch up time!

2011-02-18T21:58:00.000-08:00

Connor and his date for sweethearts dance!

Connor had an awesome game they won!! check it out on facebook to see his great moves!!

Hunter has his Blue and Gold Banquet for Scouts

Yes he is the Silly one!

We added another driver to our household Kolton turned 16!! He had an awesome party to start of the driving! Sad thing was he turned 16 on a Friday and the DMV was closed until Monday so he had to wait until then to get his offical licence!

Going to Santa Monica with the love of my life!!

2011-01-25T21:18:00.001-08:00

I was off for another work meeting but instead of the east cost I went to the west coast for the first time in 3 years. This meant that it was the perfect trip to take Jeff with me, it was in Santa Monica and we only had to spring for the plane ticket so it was a perfect getaway. (If you take out the part that I got to sit in meetings for 10 hours a day while he played in the sand.)

It has been along time since I had been to the Santa Monica Pier and it was beautiful!! Jeff also got to spend a little time with some family although it was very limited I am sure it was nice to have some one on one with them.

I had a hard time in the meeting knowing that just beyond the door was the sandy beach calling to me. That is the hard thing about work trips you have to work more then play.

I will point out below is proof that I ate sushi!!!! (vegi sushi that is)

Jeff at the Pier

See I am eating sushi!!!

Jeff and his mom in Anaheim

Our breakfast view from our hotel

The Pier at night, amazing Farris wheel.

Save the world with a click!!

2011-01-24T14:22:00.000-08:00

I would like to share with you my assingment that I wrote for one of my classes on the effectiveness of the site thehungersite.com, please think of visiting it and taking a moment to click to end hunger. Feel free to share the site with all!

A click of your mouse will feed the hungry, build the rainforest, prevent breast cancer, provide healthcare to needy children and save an animal. In the current social networking era we can do a lot with a click! We can plant a crop on face book or tell the world that we just bought a new pair of shoes on twitter but will the needed population take a moment out of their social life’s to click and help end some of the worst plagues of the current century?
I clicked my mouse and felt empowered by giving without even leaving my laptop or opening my wallet! I have to admit that I under normal circumstances have to stop and hold up traffic to give the man or woman holding the cardboard sign my spare change. So to me this will work to make it so easy to contribute to those that need in the world, why wouldn’t I share with my family and friends the same opportunity.
Apparently the effectiveness has been spreading by giving empowerment to the simple people of the world with a click of the mouse put toward a good cause. It gives the instant gratification that society wants by allowing you to see how much food you can provide to the hungry just by clicking each day! I can see my results as I look at the graph at how many others have clicked to give also.
But of course the funding behind the hunger site is the sponsors and I for one felt more comfortable looking at the ads, knowing that they felt the same way I did about giving to the needy in the world. I will be more drawn to their product because of it; this creates a win, win situation for all!

Ehaustion!!!

2011-01-17T19:39:00.000-08:00

Lately I feel like this is the number 1 word in my vocabulary, sad but true!! Although I can't figure out why after all my kids all dress themselves (that is scary in itself) no more chasing after them to change dirty diapers (just to pick up their dirty clothes). I don't have to carry them around anymore (they are big enough to carry me around) They mostly sleep through the night (although I have to stay up late waiting for them to come home). The day of babysitting the friends when they come over to play is almost over ( I just get to worry about who their friends are).

I remember thinking that when they got older it would be easier to be a mom , then I found out I was wrong, ok I give up!!!! when will it be easier to do the best hardest job in the world??

Sincerely exhausted!!!

BTW here are some pictures of Connors game the other night, he made the last basket and it was a 3 pointer!!

Parents are so embarrassing!!

2011-01-09T16:28:00.000-08:00

This is my oldest teenage son Connor!

As a mother of 3 teenagers I hear this phrase often, at least once a day. Now I have to say they have no claim to this comment. Although at times when they are deciding to make the right choice I have threatened if they choose to not be home on time I can show up and pick them up with curlers in my hair and in by bathrobe. Although I do not own any curlers to wear I do a fluffy bathrobe at times!  I have yet to actually show up and do what I have suggested might happen.
The fact that I have not had to do this yet makes me think that I must be doing a good job as a mother and my teenagers are sweet little angels. So when Connor brought home his highschool sports Magazine with the senior spotlight I excitedly opened it up to read my little angels spotlight and I would like to share it with you.

The first sentence is,

(BIGGEST INFLUENCE) My parents (see I told you I have been doing a good job)

(INSPIFATIONS) Money and the ladies (ok so he is 18 this would probably be most boys his age response)

(FAVORITE QUOTE) “Sometimes you gotta pull your pants sown and slide on the ice.”

(I WANT TO BE) A cop or male model

(IN MY SPARE TIME) Game, flirt and fight crime

(AWARDS AND SERVICE) Nobel Prize for my work with midgets

So if you can guess I was left a little speechless after the 2nd statement all I can say is that I am saving this article for him when he has teenagers who will think he is embarrassing. I am sure you can guess why!!

Happy New Year!!

2011-01-01T09:31:00.001-08:00

As I review the blog from last year I realize that I only had one post!!! It has been a crazy year and although I am not prepared to do a whole year update I will promise one soon!!
We brought in the New Year with family at a New Years Eve party at my mom's playing games and eating lots of junk food!!! What a great way to prepare for the traditional New Year Resolution of this is the year that I will get healthier!!! (I did eat my weight in junk food last night :-)
Along with that I look forward to the start of a new semester (not) It is looking to be a very grueling one I am currently registered for 16 credits now if I was a 20year old college student this would be an easy schedule but I am a mother of 5 (my husband always counts at 1) in my late 30's with a full time + job and finally enrolled as a premed student!! So you can understand the concern I have with this semester!! Trying to figure out the balance is the frustration; the main reason for the heavy schedule is the cost after 12 credits the rest is free! This is great to a late bloomer in deciding the degree route who has blown financial aide with focus in another area and has to make funds stretch!!!!!!!! The other reason is that Med schools look at your credit load to decide if you are a candidate for their school if you haven’t carried a full time load you can basically say goodbye to the possibility of attending! College is insanely expensive and stressful but a necessity in today’s life even if you are almost in your mid-adult years (OMG I can’t be that old). I can only say that once the schedule posts I will be deciding if I can really keep up the credit load or if I will be dropping a class! That will happen next week, so with that in consideration I have decided to hold off on ordering my books till then because at $70 a book and some classes requiring 2 (Love the kick back professors that profit from the books they require (that is a whole other post))it is very costly to order then hope to return them. So as all can see this year brings a lot of insanity to the Murphy household and I am proud that for the first time in a while it is me causing it not 3 teenagers, a 9year old and a husband!!
Happy Insantiy Year!!!

long time since posting!!

2010-03-09T20:45:00.000-08:00

Seems like life moves to fast for me to keep up let alone keep a blog up so here is an abbreviated version of the last few months.

I had surgery the day before Christmas and is doing great!! I am still crazy busy working and have only been on one trip for work since the first of the year it was to Miami but was too cold!!

Jeff has been crazy at work Supervalue sold the mill that he works at to a small company in Boston and surprised everyone, we were lucky that he was rehired by that company and didn't loose his job.

Connor has had an awesome basketball season playing 90% of the JV games and about 75% of the varsity games. He eats, drinks, and sleeps basketball!! He is still working as a bagger but only a few hours a week.

Kolton has been playing city league basketball and has had a very impressive season, he has shown his skill. He is still our gamer and keeps us up with the latest needs with our computer, he even fixed an old one up that we had an x Microsoft designer give up on, so he has one in his room and as far as I know it doesn't have Internet connection because he is not allowed to have that in his room but then again he is much smarter then I am in that area. He had a birthday and turned 15 so he is studying for the drivers exam, help our insurance 2 drivers!! He went to the scouting Klondike (an overnight camp out) and broke his leg on the last trip down the hill, so he is now walking around on crutches. (there is rumored that there is a great YouTube video on it)

Madison is busy as usual with her friends and getting ready for softball. She keeps us all on our toes with being the only other girl in the house! She is on a constant move with her friends and the cell phone!!!

Hunter who is our prankster and keeps us all on our feet also played basketball this year and turned 9 about a week ago. He advanced to the bear in scouts and is excited to play baseball when the weather warms!!

OK so now everyone has had the chance to catch up I will try to keep it up to date again. Wish me luck!!!

Richardson Family Christmas Party!!

2009-12-15T06:06:00.000-08:00

Last night was our Big Family Christmas Party!

We had so much fun lots of food and presents. We even had a special visitor!!!

Madison asked for clothes (surprise, surprise)

Hunter asked for ????? he wouldn' t tell so I hope Santa knows!!

Girls wait for there turn to tell Santa what to bring.

Grandma loves watching the grandkids enjoy the fun!

Kolton was unsure when he asked I know he is looking for green colored bills, in large amounts!

Connor did not get a chance to ask being the working boy that he is he has to work.

We had a lot of fun and ended with a white elephant gift exchange it was lots of fun and all took home something fun!

Sites of Philly

2009-11-14T08:14:00.000-08:00

This is Constitution Hall where the Constitution was signed, I think it is amazing how well designed it was.

I went to see the Liberty bell and as I was going through the security check point the guard said you can't go in there with that gun. Well I knew he wasn't talking to me because I didn't have a gun. So I just looked at him and kept walking so he stepped toward me and said I said you can't go in with that gun, so I gave him a look that told him he was talking to the wrong person I didn't have a gun and just as I was about to tell him that the guard next to him started laughing and said you have to spit out your gum before you go in. Ok so I have a hearing problem.

This is the real liberty bell above, I was only trying to still the impostor before the guard came, thanks Kim for saving me.

This is the city center in the middle of Philly it is so big it wraps around a whole block, I can imagine the old day's when they had vender's in there and the hustle and bustle of the city center I bet it was amazing.

Some of our Caribbean Fun!

2009-11-08T21:40:00.000-08:00

Day one of playing in Puerto Rico, Beach at Dorado
Rain Forest in Peurto Rico with my Sister Jackie, her husband Kevin, and Jeff and me!
I love this light house on the beach in Dorado Puerto Rico
This was Jeff enjoying the waves and water in Antigua

My Caribbean hair style was great 0 time was spent on my hair after I finely gave in and let the natives braid it for me.

This is the house I tried to get Jeff to buy, we are still in negotiations. If you get him to buy it for me for Christmas you can come stay with us :-)

One of my favorite things about the cruise was the sunsets off our balcony, thought you might like to enjoy it too.

Fall Family Outing

2009-11-07T20:19:00.000-08:00

Sister Fest 2009

2009-07-14T08:01:00.000-07:00

What a day/night/day!

I have five sisters including my mom who is always included as she should be in our sister Fest outing. This year we were able to also have my niece and baby come and enjoy the festivity's. This year we returned to Park City for laughing and shopping and eating and eating and eating!!! We are lucky that we always have so much fun with each other, we started off with stopping for a bite to eat at a great barbecue place that like all others feed us way to much. So who wants to share always starts off with trying to find the sister that wants to share or who you can get that is in the mood for the same type of food you are. For example steak I can't share because mine is the only one that is well done, it will usually take quiet a while for us to get our order together because of all the laughing that is going on.

After we ate we headed down main street to shop, I am usually the leader of the pack shopping wise; my love of a specialty shop with a bargain always pushes me forward.

After shopping we headed back to the condo. Now a little off the subject these sister fest were not started by us we have my dad's sisters that started the tradition we call them the Aunts. The weird thing is that I can already see our nieces and nephews calling us that too.

This year are condo was donated to us by The Aunts who had been out having a sister fest of there own.

This is where all the fun begins we did deep conditions and lots of eating and laughing until we where up until after one. Now the sleeping arrangements are always fun, I am the only one that can sleep with Chris because she snores (and knows it, thank goodness my husband snores). The pull out beds tended to be a little lumpy so Chris slept in the red crib!! (two arm chairs pushed together)

When we wake up getting ready involves trying on each others newiest makeup find or hair care product and of course lots of giggling.

We finished off by shopping and seeing who could find the greatest deals.

I always look forward to the time when we get together and just really enjoy each other. I am so lucky to have sisters that all enjoy playing with me, Love ya sis's.

My Brother Mark

2009-07-06T18:30:00.000-07:00

I just want to say I appreciate everyone condolences over the last week. For those that don't know my brother Mark passed away last Tuesday after suffering a heart attack the day before. Complications from that heart attack caused his death, this was a great surprise to our family and we have felt great pain at his loss. We are grateful to have our belief in an eternal family, that will allow us to know that we will see him again when the time is right. We will have that time to be together as a family untied in heaven. Thank you again for your love and compassion at our loss but know that we are alright and have been blessed to be comforted by the Lord at this time of loss.

Mark the Great

2009-07-06T18:28:00.000-07:00

Mark the Great!

“Run from side to side and fall on the ground I will shake the camera then when we watch it will look like an earthquake.” or
“Jump off this haystack backwards and then run backwards and you will look like a superhero when we watch it.”
These were just a few of the special effects that my brother used to become the legendary Mark the Great. Having Mark as a brother was like living in the world of fantasy. There was rarely a day that went by with out laughing hysterically as he performed in his one man funny show, or directed his family and friends in the soon to be next neighborhood hit movie. I grew up looking at my brother and believing that he could lift rocks with ease and throw them, over his shoulder.
As I grew and realized that the massive rocks were Styrofoam and that his movies were full of more special effects then reality I still looked at him in amazement. I watched as he took on an instant family and made it his own, that same year he selfishly turned his only transportation to my first car the day I turned sixteen. His power grew by leaps and bounds as he touched countless life’s, his church callings led him to develop more powers and grow stronger with each one. I was never surprised to hear people rant and rave about how my brother selflessly gave to there family in one way or another. He went without, so that his family wouldn’t he gave what he had to others that needed it more. He never looked for thanks but quietly left and wished you well. Even when in extreme pain his thoughts were only of others needs. I watched in amazement as he became stronger but it was each act of kindness and selflessness that developed his powers.
On Tuesday June 30th 2009 he again amazed me as he showed strength in a fight at the time was for his life, as I look back I realize that he was stronger than any living person could be and Mark the Greats powers were needed to serve in the most great way.
He has always been my superhero and I know that when I meet him again I will still be amazed at how much his powers have grown!

My Big Brother MARK THE GREAT!!!!
Annette Richardson Murphy
-sister-

Fathers Day

2009-06-22T23:02:00.000-07:00

Wow how time does fly and you wonder what holiday will soon pass you by, well Fathers day came and passed just yesterday and like the whirlwind of life I thought I would take a few minutes to post some pictures that my sister took of my family on that day. Thanks Chris!!

Hunter's Baptism

2009-05-02T20:37:00.000-07:00

Hunters Baptism what a day

It seems like yesterday when he was born but now he is 8 already, it was a great day. We had family come from all around even his grandparents from California.

He said the water was cold and his feet almost surfaced the water but his dad was fast enough to prevent a repeat. His older Brother Connor was able to be a witness along with his Uncle Mike. His Grandma Richardson said the opening prayer and his Grandma Nancy said the closing prayer. His Uncle Mark gave a great talk on Baptism and his Aunt Susan gave a great talk on the gift of the Holy Ghost. His Sister led the singing. But most impressive was his dad’s special blessing to follow the guidance of the gospel and keep the word of wisdom, serve a mission and marry in the temple, love and respect others and honor your family. His father’s words of wisdom were inspirational and prompted by the spirit.

Then his Brother Kolton was set apart as a teacher by his father with another great blessing. He was given the calling of a teacher and the guidance by his father to be kind to others and obey the word of wisdom, listen to the spirit. His father’s guidance will take him far in life. These where the highlights of the special day for all.

Ageless Skin Care Retreat!!

2009-04-27T21:27:00.000-07:00

So you may all know my love for exotic skin care, and if not you do now. I have had the opportunity to try a unique gel based skin care line called Ageless and let me tell you it is awesome!! I have never tried something so great and it really works over the last few weeks of using it I have had more complements than I can remember, not to mention that the smell is intoxicating it not only relaxes but invigorates you. So now I am an addict and after careful consideration and the fact that I am addicted I decided to take the next logical step so I am conducting a Skin Care Retreat on Thursday and would like to invite all to come, if you are not able and you want to try the greatest skin care line in the world let me know and I will make sure to get you a sample. Oh and by the way it is all natural and developed by the chemist that created Estee Lauder and Clinique; and it is what he uses because it is the best!!!

Ageless Skincare Retreat
Nourish your skin. Discover complete, natural skin nutrition.Are you concerned about the health of your skin?
Maybe you are looking for some preventative care;
something not full of harmful fillers and chemicals that dry your skin out.
A Skincare Revolution advanced technology to renew your skin.
Come for the retreat and receive a free 3-5 day trial size
Bring a friend for a chance to win a travel size!!

· When: Thursday April 30th
· Time: 6:00pm
· Where: 3400 N Ashton Blvd., Suite 500 Lehi, UT 84043 (Thanksgiving Point area)

Has it really been that long??/ Connor Prom

2009-04-27T20:33:00.001-07:00

Wow life gets so busy that a week is really a month and you turn around and months have passed, it amazes me that it has been months since my last post. So I have a choice catch you all up or just move on, I am afraid if I try to catch everyone up it will be a ten page post. So lets just start back with recent things.

So Connor went to Prom last Saturday that was really wired, their is no way I have a child that old, after all I am only 27 at least for another decade. I almost felt as if it was to be me getting ready for prom, but I am glad that he gets to go through the fun and enjoyment that High School Offers. Enjoy Connor it all changes tooo sooon (am I right or what!!)

What does First day back to school after Winter break, 17* and a flagpole have in common??

2009-01-05T19:23:00.000-08:00

I dropped the kids off to school today, a little late and with the hustle and bustle of being back to school after two weeks off we were a little out of the swing of things. They ran in and enjoyed there first day back to school but like the normal Utah winter it was cold only about 17* and of courses it snowed and snowed. I didn't realize it was going to snow and had planned on letting them walk home. When I realized the snow I left work in a hurry and told them to hang tight I would be there soon, it was only 30min away and I was half way there. When what to my amazement a phone call from my only daughter M, she informed me that a favorite Christmas Story had just played out. H had stuck his tongue to a flag pole and with the help of his brother K they had pulled him free and left behind some tongue and blood was everywhere. I told them to make a snowball and put it on his tongue, and continued on my way. Well luck was not on my side and the snow had increased and my 15 min turned into 35. About 15 after the alarming phone call, another came from M and was informed that they had not put the snow on his tongue but had him standing under the blow dryer in the bathroom to try to dry up the blood. About this time I was pushing my luck with the snow and couldn't go any faster than I was. I said that wasn't the best idea put snow on it, M said it is bleeding so much I feel like I am going to throw up! I told M to pull it together we all have blood and that the snow would help slow down the bleeding. I hung up and decided to call my Dentist and see if it was appropriate to bring him there or take him to the ER if the loss of tongue was enough to need attention. He said bring him there if it was needed, feeling a little more in control and like I had at least made headway in the steps to help take care of him; I continued to the school and arrived to see a crying H walking toward the car with his tongue sticking out of his mouth. (remind you of something?)
I looked his tongue over carefully and Thankfully the tongue that was left behind was only a few taste buds. By the time of his Kuikido it was forgotten and he seemed close to being healed at least he was able to eat chocolate chip cookies with out a complaint.
What a great start to the New Year!
Now out of my 4 children H probably the only one that has not seen a Christmas Story so when a kid said hey someone go stick there tongue on the flagpole he had no clue that the I will do it that he said would lead to such a great memory!

Christmas Morning!!!! Oh My!!

2008-12-25T14:36:00.000-08:00

The hustle and bustle of getting ready for Christmas, and then it is here and over!! what a day (and night) Santa arrived and within minutes Hunter and Madison dashed to see the stash that was left!! Enjoy the moments we enjoyed!

This year I heard Santa come and leave the loot, so I decided to get some pictures before the kids got up so we could remember what it looked like when they first walked in the room.

This didn't last long because at almost 6am on the dot they were pulling us out of bed to see what Santa had brought. (they started asking if they could open them at about 4:30am)
With in minutes the quiet from the we early hours of the morning was disturbed and quickly turned into chaos.

Then in a dash we were off to Grandma Richardsons for more Christmas fun!

Almost as fast as it started it ended with a crash shhhh!

Merry Christmas All!!!!

Happy Birthday Chris!

2008-12-22T22:12:00.001-08:00

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Happy Birthday Chris!!

2008-12-22T20:02:00.001-08:00

I looked all over for one of Mike but could not find one, so this is as close as I could get!!!

Happy Birthday Chris

2008-12-22T20:01:00.001-08:00

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SNOW!!

2008-12-19T08:59:00.000-08:00

I look out the window and what do I see SNOW!! As many of you might know I am not a cold climate person, it is very strange that I would choose to live in Utah, where this morning it hit about 19%. (YUCK!!) and with the economy the way it is I doubt we can afford to go to the Caribbean this year. So I decided to take us there in my blog, because my Caribbean relatives shouldn't be the only ones that get to enjoy the beach. (You know who you are!!)

Go to the bottom of my blog to see our Family ready for the beach!!

Naughty List!

2008-12-13T15:59:00.001-08:00

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Just an update!

2008-12-10T19:59:00.000-08:00

Ok life has been crazy, but I will try to catch you up a little,

We Got Another Puppy (that makes two more mess makers to my house, and that's just the dogs) It is a Chorkie a mix of our Yorkie and a Chihuahua. Her name is Sophie.

Then there are the kids,

Hunter has started what I call Cookiedough becasue that is what it sounds like and there is know way I can spell it so just leave it as that. It is a martial art he just earned his white belt with a yellow strip.

Then there is Madison,
She was a lead in a school play she was Wendy in Peter Pan. (Yes I know she takes after her Dad.)

Then there is Kolton,

He is not only doing gymnastics but playing basketball

He moves so fast I don't have a chance to get a shot at him.

Sorry I will get him next.

Then there is Connor,

He made the Sophmore basketball team and that take all his time!!!

Blackberry Messaging

2008-11-04T19:15:00.000-08:00

The other day, one of the guys that over sees a study that I do at work noticed I had a blackberry, he asked if I tried the blackberry messaging program, I said no and he proceeded to tell me about it. You can message with out using text to anyone who has it on there blackberry, he added me to his contact and I added him to mine. He explained that it would save time to just send him a message that way rather than send and email he would be able to get back to me faster. Well after messing around with it I really liked it.
Then last night I showed Jeff how he could download it on his and then we could IM each other using that. Well it didn't go as smooth as my previous experience it but this morning it finely looked like he might be able to get my messages, so I sent him a message. I said
"Hey Lover have you got it up yet" I was referring to getting the messaging up yet then I pushed send. At that very moment I noticed that the name that flashed across the screen wasn't my lover husband but the man that oversees my study. I instantly went it to panic with the realization that with the convince of blackberry IM'ing he would receive that message in about 1/2 second, so about the same moment as I realized my error. Needless to say I frantically sent him another IM explaining that the previous one was intended for my husband. He sent back one with a smiley face and a that's ok. I believe that is the most embarrassed I have been in a very long time, I guess I learned how wonderful the modern communication tool is!!!

Happy Birthday Jackie

2008-09-19T18:07:00.000-07:00

It is my Sisters Birthday today she is 2 years younger than me and so that makes her 24 today enjoy becasue you can only be 24 once (or twice;-))

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Better than store bought!!

2008-09-15T14:58:00.000-07:00

So while I have been off with my surgery I have been playing molly homemaker I have even learned to make fairly healthy homemade granola bars. Everyone that has tried them wants the recipe so here it is. hope you like them to, I do lots of variations with chocolate chips and stuff.

Chewy Granola Bars
4 1/2 cups rolled oats (31/2 cups rolled oats & 1 cup of rice crispies)
1 cup all-purpose flour ( I will use a 1/4 cup of protein and 3/4 cup of flour if I have it)
1 teaspoon baking soda (I haven't added)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup honey (a little more than 2/3 a cup)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips (I use milk chocolate)

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch pan.
In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, flour, baking soda, vanilla, butter or margarine, honey and brown sugar. Stir in the 2 cups assorted chocolate chips, raisins, nuts etc.
Lightly press mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes then cut into bars. Let bars cool completely in pan before removing or serving.
(I use a rolling pin to press into a pan very good, and I like to eat them warm)

What star do I look like most??

2008-09-10T21:02:00.001-07:00

Ok so my sister Jackie did this look alike thing and it looked kind of fun so I did it to hmmm what do you think??

MyHeritage: Celebrity Collage - Making a family tree - Old photographs

Hut one, Hut two, Hike it is football season!!!

2008-09-06T14:15:00.000-07:00

Kolton started playing football today, it was quiet a game. He got some good field time, and was our star!!! Hunter is getting ready to start playing so he didn't miss the chance to throw a few balls too.
Kolton is the one in the all blue shirt, it is nice that we can pick him out of the group.

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Shoulder Surgery for Annette

2008-09-05T15:28:00.000-07:00

As much as I know it wasn't a truck I'm sure that is what happened, at least that is how i feel after having my shoulder surgery. Dr. Walentine told me it was one of the most painful surgeries wow do i believe him now. i never realized how every movement used your shoulder. I am blogging with one hand now so hope you can all understand. here is a link to what they did to my shoulder except they also chipped away a bone spur. ok so it wont post you can look at it on you tube.

Wow 17 years!!

2008-08-31T21:02:00.000-07:00

It is hard to believe that Jeff and I have been married 17 years as of yesterday August 30th, 2008.
For our anniversary we went to Park City for the night, although we enjoyed a great time and mostly relaxed (that was great) we only got a few pitchers of the cars at the Mustang show on Park City Main Street. I guess after 17 years we know what each other looks like and figure the cars would be of more interest to our 3 boys. We also found Connor the perfect car for his 16th birthday.

Fun in Chicago!

2008-08-31T20:43:00.001-07:00

The good and the bad!
My work is great I get to adventure out to some places that I would not get to see, but the bad is I have to leave my family and even though this was a short 2 day 1 night trip, I still missed them.
Last Wednesday I went to Chicago, what a fun town, they loved us so much they even did a full out firework show for us. We rode one of the countries largest Farris wheels. I do have to say the view from my room was the best, I left my room that morning with a great sunrise. I had fun with my coworkers, and met a Research Coordinator from LA. We all had fun and even with getting lost on the way to the navy Pier we had a blast. Oh and we did attend all meetings!

Richardson Family Reunion

2008-08-24T21:43:00.000-07:00

It was a fun day for all the long lost family to gather, there was singing, water fights, baseball and don't forget the food.

Dancing away with my sweetheart

2008-08-24T21:28:00.000-07:00

If you all remember I have always loved dancing well Jeff is the opposite so I have finally found a way to dance to my hearts content with him.

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The First Day of School 2008

2008-08-24T18:37:00.000-07:00

The kids are back in school and I can't belive that summer is over again. I was able to get the 3 youngest to pose for first day of school pitures, but Connor said no way. I guess when you are in High School first day of school is not that big of deal.

Wow Connor Turned 16!!

2008-08-24T17:29:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it Connor had his 16th birthday party this week. We decided that he needed a surprise party and he really had no clue. It had been a long hot day and we also had a family reunion, I then told him that his grandma needed his help getting ready for a party that he was going to that night, so like the good kid he is he went and helped his grandma make goodies for the party she was going to. He had no clue that the party was for him so he helped cook up the treats for his party. Earlier that week I had used his phone to text his friends and invite them to a surprise party, I cant believe that not one of them blew the surprise. When the time came about 45 friends came to say happy birthday to him. It was a great party for him, there was even fireworks that night for his party (the county fair paid for it;-). He was very surprised and I think that it made it a very happy 16 for him.

Fun At The Utah County Fair!

2008-08-15T21:03:00.000-07:00

Today I decided to take the last Friday before school started and enjoy the day with my kids, well by the time it came down to it only Madison and Hunter wanted to spend the day with me.(They are getting to old to want to play with me:-() It was decided that we would go to the county fair. They had fun but the favorite was climbing the rock wall with that the National Guard had set up. It took a few tries but they ended making it and having a great time. I think or I know my kids must have a monkey gene in them.

Great Fishing Day

2008-08-12T20:52:00.000-07:00

Jeff, Kolton, Madison, and Hunter went fishing, it was a long fun day for them. They were up before the sun and on the way to Strawberry to see if the fish would play. They were in luck the fish were biting and not just a little in under a few hours they had caught not only one but thirteen fish. Thankfully they were releasing the fish as they went. It was a fun long day for them and they still talk about how many fish they caught. They were quiet the fishermen and women.

24th of July fun

2008-08-12T20:32:00.000-07:00

The 24th of July is not just a day to our family it is a holiday, not your average holiday, to us it is like not only a family reunion but a friends of old and new reunion. We are always so grateful for the time we get to spend as a family, here are some fun pictures of our time together.

The Night fun of the 24th of July!!

Happy Birthday Jennifer

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

This is the fun about a blog, I can bake a friend a cake and wish her Happy Birthday and let everyone enjoy the cake too.

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Memory Tag

2008-07-20T11:07:00.000-07:00

My sister started playing this, I thought it looked like fun, so I am coping her. Big sisters can copy Little sisters right;-)

1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember, good or bad but be nice please!:)

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.Have fun!

Daddy I love You

2008-07-11T07:15:00.000-07:00

This one is from Hunter to his daddy-o he couldn't wait to have it posted, hope you all enjoy!!

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Hollywood Inspiration

2008-07-10T23:14:00.000-07:00

After visiting Hollywood last week, our family decided to start developing their hidden talents, although there were a few costume malfunctions and a few dance moves you'll wish you'd never seen; their first attempt will leave you mesmerized!

Now please enjoy their debut performance of an old classic!

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Lets Get Started!!

2008-07-06T19:27:00.000-07:00

For years everyone has been telling me to start a blog, well here I go. This will be interesting and I hope that you will all enjoy and maybe it will help everyone join in part of our fun.

So to start off our great exciting family blog we just got back from the most exciting family excursion for 11 exciting days to California and back. In true Vacation tradition we drove the whole 12 hours in one white mini-van with all 6 of us. During the long drive we learned to communicate better as a family, and amazingly we all made it home alive. Yes I know that happens all the time but ..... anyway we have learned to love each other more!!

Enjoy some of our great Vacation Snap Shots!!