Power Ranger, No Ninja, No Ben 10, No this & that

Hard to believe once again!

Our Zach turned 6 years old on June 16th. His birthday party was on June 12th, as we have had such a packed schedule that was the only time I could fit it in. He couldn't decide what theme to have for his party and changed 5 times a week. I told him once we bought things he was stuck and couldn't change his mind anymore. He decided on Pirates once we got to the store.

Zachary is such a loving sweet boy! He has a soft, kind heart.

He loves to win. If we are watching something competitive he is always rooting for the team or guy that is winning. If they lose their lead then Zach changes sides.

He loves everything small, like little kids, animals, babies and says in a high voice..."oh how cute"

Zachary loves thrill rides at amusement parks (except Tower of Terror). He is really sad if he is to short to go on something and says, I don't want to go on baby rides.

He is a mommy's boy.

He loves Halloween, Christmas and Easter (of course).

He loves his grandma's, and grandpa.

Camping & Fishing - YES

He also keeps asking when we can go to Yellowstone, Disneyland and Lagoon. 3 of his favorite places.

He doesn't like church and complains just hearing the word. Usually when we are getting ready he will say, "mom, can't we just skip today?".

Grandma Diane made pirate hats for everyone with braids. The boys had red and the girls had purple. This was so much fun to add to our party. THANKS MOM! (she always rescues me and helps me out when I have an idea I don't have time to do)

Our Pirate Party Clan

We had on the back row L-R: Logan Hansen, Jaxsen Steggell, Ty Coleman, Zachary Bliss, Chloe Rawlings, Kenzie Garrett, Luke Garrett. Front Row L-R: Riley Hicks, Mathew Taylor, Hayley Steggell, Emily Coleman, Ella Taylor, Alicyn Bliss


This was the ball and chain game. Pirates often go to jail with a ball and chain. We went outside and everyone tried to pop the other persons ball, without theirs getting popped.

Then we played musical islands and when you got kicked off the island you had to WALK THE PLANK! ARRRG!

Ahoy Matee....Be careful not to fall in the ocean, there are sharks, alligators and octopus.

The pirates found their gold and also played pin the parrot on the pirate.

Zach licked all his frosting off his cupcake before I could get a picture.

Spencer Ty

Jaxsen showing off his hook! Logan's hat is bothering his eyes.

Spring Violin Recital

On June 5th, Alicyn had her spring violin recital. She got a little to nervous this time, but she did so great and we are proud of her getting up in front of everyone and doing her best.

She had great family to come and support her Grandma Jeanne, Grandma & Grandpa Colby, Dad, Mom and Zach.

We love you babe.

Horse Show Number 1 - 2009

We had a great Day on May 30th. I was trying to be two places at once with two busy kids. Thank heaven's for a husband and sisters. Dave was in charge of Zach and getting him to his Karate testing. I had Ali with me, we got up at 5:30 to go to my parents house and wash her horse. Grandma Diane made her breakfast with Hayley and Jaxsen, while Christy, Andrea and I washed horses (mostly Andrea and Christy - they are horse washing champs).

After that was completed Ali went with Christy to the West Jordan Arena and I went to get a cat carrier at my house and ice. Hilerie's cat Smokey decided to be a stow away and got in the horse trailer the night before, she didn't discover that until she was at the arena. ha ha ha

Anyway, on my way to the arena I stopped and watched Zach earn his yellow belt. WHEW! What a day. Dave and I have the best kids ever!

All the kids tore it up. They did so awesome and made us all proud. Hayley rode Tahoe and even though he is an old man, he still wants to rip up the dirt. Surprised cowgirl Hayley when he took off like a jet to run poles. Emily and Ty both rode Cocoa, Ali on Spinning Jet. It was a great morning and we were done by 1:00pm. Nothing like the horse shows when I was growing up that ended at 2:00 in the morning, and lasted both Friday and Saturday ALL day long.

After the horse show we got shakes at Riley's, for Dad, Zach, & Grandma J and went to Grandma Jeanne's house where Dave and Zach were helping grandma tear down her fence and clean up her yard. When Ali & I got there, Zach was flat on the couch with a fever, and Grandma Jeanne was gone with Aunt Bette.

:( Zach fought a fever all weekend and he just felt lousy. Took him to the doctor on Monday and he had Strep. Took Ali with me to the doctor also, and found out she had strep too, just wasn't showing any signs of it yet.

Here are some pictures of our fun weekend, until the fevers hit.

Our Karate Kid

Zach started karate a few months ago and he absolutely loves it. He asks every day, "Do I have karate tomorrow"? We are so happy that he has found something that he enjoys so much.

On May 30th, Zach earned his White Belt with a Yellow Stripe.

There are three rules they have to abide by:

1 - Obey your parents

2 - Keep your room clean

3 - No Fighting

For the first little while he would say #1 Disobey your parents. He didn't even realize what he was saying. It was pretty funny.

#3 he would say, don't fight your sister.

We love you Zach!! Keep up the good work.

First Camping Trip 2009

We went on our annual Memorial Day camping trip to Flaming Gorge. We had a great time with our cousins, Neil, Lynda, Tyler and DaKota. Friday night a storm came in while we were out on the lake. On our way back into shore, the waves were white capping, and swells were quite large. I dropped Dave off at the dock and he went to get the truck. I told him his water shoes were under his seat. I turned to go around the island and waves were coming up over the boat. The kids did really well. Didn't seem to scared, I tried to stay calm for them, but it was a little scary. Dave got out to the truck and had his pants rolled up to his knees. Didn't help though cause the first wave that came in hit him in the chest, so he was soaked any way. It took two tries to get the boat on the trailer. We went to camp and made hot dogs for dinner. Roasted in the fire. mmmm they were good. This trip we had to watch Zach, he was a little fire bug. Just wanted to keep adding wood to the fire. He would say "we need more fire".
On Saturday night Neil and Lynda made dinner. It was sooo good. Dutch Oven - Neil is a pro.

It was a really wet weekend, just like the whole year so far. We were staying until Monday morning, but with all the rain the kids beds got soaked. Our nylon tent just couldn't handle that much rain. Ali woke up in the middle of the night and said that her bed was wet. She slept with us. Sunday morning we packed up and headed home. It was nice to have Monday to relax a little.

This was in Vernal, at the gas station we always stop to get gas at on our way. Kind of fun!
Ali and a nice Bass

Just Fishin! Ali had to have a life jacket for her dog. So we appeased her.

Zach and Dad playing Catch.

Zach caught a fish all by himself. We couldn't get him to hold it though for a picture.



Chillin in bed, trying to stay dry, watchin a movie during one of the many thunder storms.
You can see Zach didn't make it.