What happens when you aren't watching

This is what happens when you turn your head for a few moments.

The creation of another house...

with toys...

with a crib...

and an adopted baby. Meet mama Bree!

Tuesday Tribute Melissa Jean

My fourth TUESDAY TRIBUTE is...dedicated to my third sister and friend.

I introduce you to...

Full Name:  Melissa Jean H.

Family: The H. clan, single and AVAILABlE boys!

Job Description: Lab Tech ARUP, Photographer

Raised: Born and raised in Soda Springs, ID

Reside: SLC area

Anyone who knows this girl, knows she is the life and happiness of the party!

She is smart, beautiful and funny-I mean hilarious!

This gal is CREATIVE, plays guitar, dances, and edits photos for BIG-time photographers

and just started her own photo business while working on med. school applications!

Check her at http://www.humbletakes.com/

99.7% of the thousands of pictures I cherish, she has taken.  This of course means she is always behind the camera and therfore it is nearly impossible to find photos of her.

Melissa helps me raise my children, is an adored Aunt, and loves great food and conversation and MUSIC!

I give you my beloved Melissa...

What is the nicest compliment someone has said of you? That I am genuiene.

Favorite possession not person?  My camera or guitar

What makes you laugh?  Situations that are not meant to be funny like... one time in highschool in Idaho, leaving class in sub-freezing temperatures.  I turned to see my best friend shuffling on the sidewalk with an oversized back pack and screaming, "I'm not getting any oxygen...Are you getting any oxygen?" Fun times for years.

Whould you rather be smarter or sexier? Hmm. If you can make me a genius..smarter. If I'm heading to singles ward...sexier...sorry dad.

Worst Habit?  Biting my nails

Whats on your I-pod?  Greg Laswell, Griffin House, JJ Heller, Manchester Orchestra, I could go on..

Indulgence? Diet Coke

Something no one knows about you?  When I'm alone I practice my different voices and accents.

Theme Song: Rocco DeLuca and the Burden, "Colorful"

One word to decribe you.  Loud or Passionate

Sure love ya...Melissa!

Beautiful Baby Ty

Tonight I saw my friend Robin in the hospital, she looked beautiful.

Tonight I held her new son, Ty, he was PERFECT.

Tonight I rememberd when mine were newborns, what miracles!

Top Thanksgiving Memories

1.  The View from where I grew up...Beautiful

2. Thanksgiving Dinner...Yummy Mom!

3.  The Sparkling Cider meeting Katy, Colman's girl

4. Horse Rides with the cousins...Ridem cowboy!

5.  Seeing Grandma Brower and Uncle Clayton for the day.

6.  Humble family time...games, sports, movies, horses & fun.

7.  V-ball and B-ball with the entire family and passing with Baylee.

8.  How short ones play Volleyball.

9.  Heading to the Bodily's and having this FIRST MEETING with Uncle Jeff. Cute.

Tuesday Tribute

Full Name: Ronald Jordan Christensen
Family: Cassie, Colby James 3, Sara Lynn 23 months, Matthew Miles 8 months (thats right 3 kids under 3-well done)
Job Description:  Commercial Real Estate/Handy Manny with rental properties
Raised: Born in SLC, grew up in Sunnyville, Los Altos, California and moved to Colordo Springs at the age of 16 years.
Reside: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Mission: Ecuador

Jordan is the husband of Cassie (my sister) and together they are a perfect match. 

He is an impressive rock climber, water skier, and can give any downhill Olympian a run for their money on the slopes.  

This is a guy who loves his chips and salsa and can BBQ anything!

Note: DO NOT call him "Santa's little helper" or "vertically challenged"-you will regret it! 

He is constantly serving others.  He can remodel anything.  He is fun to vacation with.

Jordan is a wonderful husband! Jordan is a great father! Jodan is a situational narcoleptic.
I adore him.  I give you Jordan...

So, how tall are you really? 5' 8"

If you had an entire Saturday to do what you wanted, what would you do?  Hang out with Cassie

What are you reading right now?  Book of Mormon and Selling Sucks

What is your passion?  Wrestling with kids  & Chick-Fil-A

Pet-peeve?  Tuesday Tributes and being in the spotlight

What are you most proud of? When Colby and Sara say "No thankyou" on their own without being prompted.

One of your happiest childhood memories?  Swimming in Grandies pool growing up.     

Worst Habit?  Working

What is one or two words to describe yourself?  Service-Oriented

Sure love ya Jordan...

Raw Pheasant

I guess it's GENETIC...

The love for raw meat, right from daddy's shot gun-FRESH PHEASANT.

There may or may not be Pheasant Feet somewhere in

my house-as we speak.

The three amigos will not tell their mother where-GROSS!

Tuesday Tribute-Jeff Bodily

MY SECOND TUESDAY TRIBUTE IS...dedicated to Craig's oldest brother and friend.
I introduce you to....
Full Name: Jeffery E. Bodily

Born: March 4, Logan UT
Family: Carey Goss, Bryce 10, Garret 8, Cara 18  months, 3 horses (Gilly, Crowbait, Slim) 3 dogs (Roxanne, Rosco and new dog Scarlett) 1 cat (Panther) and 4 shot guns 8 rifles and 3 hand guns (yes they are family too!)
Job Description: Retired Construciton Worker/Full Time Dad-Mr. Mom
Raised: California
Reside: Burns, Oregon
This hairy fella might scare you from a distance, but once you know him, it's apparent he's one soft teddy bear, a simple and beautiful life on a few acres of beautiful Oregon country.
Jeff is Sweet, Jeff is Kind, Jeff is Patient, Fun-loving, and an Amazing Father.  
I give you Jeffery...

What's the nicest compliment anyone has ever given you? What cute children I have.
What are you most proud of?  My kids.
Your happiest when.... I see my children succeed in school or sports. Today Cara pooped in her potty and I was soooo proud.
At 9 a.m. what are you doing?  Playing or reading with Cara.
Life would be simpler if....I didn't have a bad back.
Favorite possesion (not person)?   Our little ranch and property.  We can shoot, hunt, ride horses and wheelers and live the county life.
What suprises you most about your life so far?  That I made it out of my 20's alive. 

Sure love ya.. Jeff!

Darling Dad

What dad is obsessed with making sure I have dry hair before hitting the hay after bathtime? 

What dad wrestles with me each night?

What dad says morning and night prayer with me?

What dad takes me fourwheel riding, rock climbing, wakeboarding and coaches my soccer team?

What dad gives mommy a break from the kids by taking us on adventures and helps cook?

What dad helps mommy with endless "To Do" projects and changes the oil in all the cars every 3000 miles? (Not to mention most other major car and home projects)

What dad loves baseball and tries to teach me about batting stance?

What dad jumps on the tramp, chases me, snuggles, and makes sure I read my 15 minutes a day?

My dad, My DARLING DAD!

P.S. Tune in TUESDAY for my TUESDAY Tribute featuring the most loved and inspiring people in our life.

Whats wrong with this picture?

What's wrong with this picture?

Could it be..... a 4 year old with a bottle and binky in hand?

Could it be.... a bottle with Coke in it?

Could it be.... a 4 year old going though a MAJOR identity crisis due to her new brother?

or.....ALL OF THEE ABOVE! BINGO

Tuesday Tribute-Jakerboy

OUR DOG JAKE 2000-2009

Dear Jaker-Boy,

My FIRST Tuesday Tribute is dedicated to you, Jaker-boy.

You were a GOOD dog! My best friend, right through it all, as our song goes.

We have loved you since Craig and Erin choose you for Kesley in the year 2000.

We miss your easy-going and fun-loving personality.

Camping trips, hunting trips, and time at the HUMBLE Ranch will never be the same.

You were KIND, SWEET and LOYAL.

You let the grand kids pull your hair, lie on top of you, and tease you without irritation or recourse.

Not to mention, happily sleeping next to the cats daily (Don't worry, we won't tell anyone)

We always felt a little safer knowing you were the first to notify of any new visitors or trespassers.

Remember when we were at the "City of Rocks" on a rock climbing vacation and you would FETCH the ball as we threw it into the rocks for hours?

(You may also remember you lost a tooth on that trip)

Remember when you were a puppy and would jump on the tramp?

Remember all those hot dogs the kids feed you. YUMMM.

Of course you remember the time you were hit by a car and Grandma Toni nursed you back to health.

Baylee's first response to your passing was "Oh no...now we don't have any dogs in our family."

Brielle said, "Don't be sad mommy, Jaker is happy in Heaven."

It won't surprise you that we all have shed tears, but Kesley cannot sleep at the thought of your loss.

We will lay you down in that special spot in the west pasture next to our beloved horse, NUD.

Thank you for your unconditional love for the HUMBLE FAMILY.

We love and miss you.

(By the way Jake, if there are blogs in Heaven, we added a the song"Feed Jake" to our play list)

Humble Love Always

Halloween Run Down

Halloween 09 was filled with the smell of a pumpkin spice Salt City Candle. A haunted school parade and warm ward party were enjoyed. Frighting books were read from our "Book of the Month table" in the play room. The carving of Baylee's SCARY pumpkin, Brielle's HAPPY pumpkin, and my ghost of a pumpkin bewitched our fingers followed by HOT CHOCOLATE and marsh mellows and a toast of our traditional holiday sparkling cider. Then it was time to go trick-or-treating with my Vampire, Angel, and Little Monkey (and handsome Prince Craig) The holiday was perfectly concluded with friends at Grandma and Grandpa Bodell's with HOMEMADE ROOT BEER and bags full of CANDY! Happy Halloween Everyone!

Thought of the Day

Today I was impressed by this quote by President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008): “Never forget that these little ones are the sons and daughters of God and that yours is a custodial relationship to them, that He was a parent before you were parents and that He has not relinquished His parental rights or interest in these His little ones. … Rear your children in love, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Take care of your little ones. Welcome them into your homes, and nurture and love them with all of your hearts. They may do, in the years that come, some things you would not want them to do, but be patient, be patient. You have not failed as long as you have tried”

It inspires me to do better and offer even more love, concern, and patience for my three little munchkins.

Three Firsts

First Day of Red Ribbon Week: Crazy Hair Day-Dr. Seuss style.

First time using some new toys-Bree showing Bo the official use.

First day of white, puffy, sticken' snow! Beautiful!

Top 10 weekend

Dear Daddy, 

We sure missed you while you were looking for deer/elk but take a look at the top 10 highlights of the weekend.

11. There is a number 11 because this was not a fun part of the weekend.  Mommy dragged us out of bed at 5:45 a.m. on Saturday morning to get H1N1 shots.  When we got there at 6:15, thousands of people were already in line and there were only 2000 shots.  So mom toook us to McDonalds for our frist Micky D's breakfast at 7 a.m. Awesome!

10.  Decorated sugar cookies and baked whole wheat bread. (Mommy says its good for us-who knows?)

9. Made mommy crack up by saying, "Look, this belt is the ring...the loop is the diamond...and I'm the finger."

8.  Our best pal, Alyda, finally  returned from her Grandmas house to play-we couldn't be happier.

7. Her Grandma Garner took us to Thanksgiving Point to the Barn and Burger King. (Thanks Dianne)

6.  We went to a farwell party for Max and Thore at Cali's house, where we made pumpkins, played in the leaves and ate cake. (Thanks Kristin)

5.  Made carmel apples with mom, YUM! 

4.  Chased Mr. Bowen and Mommy-They were SCARED!

3.  Played hours with Play Doh (Yes-Baylee is wearing a burger king crown)

2. Went to church were Bree's class did sharing time on family's and mommy is Baylee's new teacher.  We sang "Our father has a family...its you...is me---"

1.  Played  doctor and gave Mr. Bowen his first swin flue shot.

Come home soon so we can wrestle!

A Hunten' He Will Go

It's that time of year again...when men folk everywhere gather in search of that six point animal that is ever eluding them. HUNTING SEASON. Time to be REAL MEN, free to be gross and dirty and unjudged by their wives.
 In the past, I must admit I felt left alone to hold down the fort and children...but I've turned over a new leaf! Have fun exausting yourselves in the Idaho cold boys. As for me and the kids, we will be cozy and warm making play doh, baking homemade bread, and decorating sugar cookies. Now that’s my kind of weekend!