Dysfunctional

Hello.......

2011-10-29T14:46:00.000-06:00

Long time no.........post.

So Tallon is here for a visit. We are having a lot of fun. We are going to trunk or treat tonight at the church. There will also be a chili cook off, pie contest and a costume contest for the little kids..

Tallon received his mission call right before he got here which was very exciting. He was called to serve in the California Anaheim Spanish speaking Misson. He will report to the MTC on January 4th 2012 for 24 months.

Well I'm off to get ready.

I KNOW!

2011-09-21T10:34:00.000-06:00

I know its been forever since I posted anything on here......It really hard to do from my phone. We turned off the internet and cable at our house.
Not really a whole lot going on around here. Jared is in 5th grade and trying to run the school. Gabe is working at Subway while waiting to hear from the army. Darrin is still working hard @ Boeing and me........well I'm taking it one day at a time!

Our trip to Ohio!

2011-05-30T20:05:00.000-06:00

This is our nephew Grady. It was so good to finally meet him and his little brother Harry.

This is Grady's little brother, Harry.

Melissa and Grady.

Darrin and little Harry.

BIL Big Harry and the little monkey's.

Jared and Uncle Josh playing Farkle.

Nephew Jake at the Little league baseball parade.

Papa John relaxing before the wedding.

Darrin.....so cute.

Gabe looking like one of the Beatles.

Me and Jared before the wedding.

Mom, Darrin and Jared.

The cake.

Mom and Gabe.

Josh and Darrin.

Gabe and our favorite Great Aunt Jane.

During the ceremony.

The Kiss.

Niece Ciara and her mom Michelle.

Uncle Chris and Aunt Jenny.

Cutting of the cake.

Michelle, Mom, Nathan, Ciara, Papa John and Felicia.

Papa John, Loretta and John's parents.

Little Harry, Big Harry, Papa John, Loretta, Melissa and Grady.

Me and Great Aunt Jane.

Darrin and his bass at wingfoot lake.

Harry and no bass.

Josh trying to catch.....something...lol...love you Josh.

Mom and Jared.

Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Inside the Great Lakes Science Center.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Dad and Darrin. It was really good to see him.

Great Aunt Jane and Harry at Tamoso's.

John and Mom.

I love these two. Mom and Great Aunt Jane.

Painted on the wall at Tomaso's.

The Gang except for Gabe.

Outside of Tomaso's. Melissa, Josh, Great Aunt Jane, Me, Jared, Darrin, Little Harry, Papa John, Loretta, Harry and Grady.

Duck's.

Jared and his Blue gill.

Ladybug on Darrin's butt.

Gabe, Gaby, Gaby's little brother, Michael and Maria.

Gaby, Michael and Mirabella.

Gaby and his very cute cousin Mirabella.

Gaby's Uncle Alex, Aunt Simona, Gaby, Mirabella, Gabe, Michael and Maria.

Ciara...pouting by the pool.

Jared in the hotel pool.

Gaby in the hotel pool....throwing a ball!!!!

We had a great time while we were there. It was so good to see everyone and get to know our Nephew's and Niece's. Mom and John...Thank you so much for everything you did for us while we were there. We love you so much and are so thankful that we were able to be there with you on your special day. Can't wait to see you again.

Josh....I think we have enough of the Missouri river left to enjoy! love you brother.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

2011-05-08T11:38:00.004-06:00

I want to wish my Beautiful Mom a very Happy Mother's Day. I love you very much. I am so thankful that you are still around and getting healthier everyday.

I also want to send my very cute Grammy a Happy Mother's Day wish. I wish we were closer so we could spend today together. I miss you so much. I don't want you to be lonely. You mean the world to me. Be happy and know that I love you with all my heart.

Happy Mother's Day to all of my Sister's, SIL's, Aunt's, Friend's and all of the special mom's out there.

I love you all. Have a wonderful day.

Letter for Ally and Isabelle.

2011-04-12T17:21:00.003-06:00

This is for two of my favorite niece's.....Ally and Isabelle. I want you two to know just how much I love you. I'm sorry we don't get to talk to each other or even get to spend time with each other, You guys are never far from my thoughts. You two are such beautiful, Smart, Funny and lovable girls and I miss you sooooo much. I wish I could come see you. Tell your sweet daddy that Aunt Laura said hi. Be good to each other and smile. I love you guys.

HOLY CRAP!

2011-02-15T12:21:00.002-07:00

I wonder if anyone knows just how lonely it gets when you are stuck at home recovering from surgery and having new symptoms show up that keep you from driving anywhere even if you feel good. I AM SO TIRED OF NOT FEELING GOOD!!!!!!

On this day in 1992....

2010-11-10T23:23:00.002-07:00

My dear sweet Tallon (Jake) was born. There are no words to express how happy I am to have him back in my life. He has never been far from my mind. I am also so very thankful for his AMAZING Parents, Nathan and Tyanya Smith. You have done such a wonderful job raising him. I knew the second I read your file that you were meant to be his parents. I love you and our son so much.....From the bottom of my heart....THANK YOU!!!

HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY TALLON....MY SWEET BOY! I LOVE YOU.

Here are a few pics from Monday, September 13th 2010

2010-09-19T22:45:00.002-06:00

Gabe coming out of Clark Hall.

Our first hug in two months.

Me and My cute boy.

Getting a big brother hug.

I copied Jamie and Jill.

2010-08-04T20:10:00.000-06:00

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Orderliness (53%) medium which suggests you are moderately organized, hard working, and reliable while still remaining flexible, efficient, and fun.
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ATTENTION EVERYONE!!!!!!

2010-07-21T22:24:00.002-06:00

I need all of my family and friends to write to Gabe a few times while he is at MYCA to keep his mind on the prize. Just tell him that you are proud of him and you know he is strong enough to complete the challenge.

Gabriel Suciu Blue Platoon
c/o Montana Youth ChalleNGe
790 E. Cornell
Dillon, MT 59725

Everyone loves to get letters of encouragement when they are facing a hard road ahead. They have mail call every evening. Lets try to keep a smile on his cute face.Thanks!

Sorry to say....No care packages. Only letters or cards. He can get pictures. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE help me keep him motivated!

In two weeks his address will change from Blue Platoon to 2ND Platoon.

More fun with the Smith family.

2010-07-11T22:58:00.000-06:00

I know these are not in order!

The kids....Tharen, Jenna, Gabe, Timber, Tallon and Jared.

Me and Tallon.

Tallon, Gabe, Tharen and Jared.

About 30 seconds before we got in the car to come home. Tallon is such a sweet boy. I love him.

Visit with Tallon and his family. July 4th and 5th 2010

2010-07-11T22:19:00.000-06:00

Comparing hand size.

Me and Tallon on the boat at Ririe Reservoir in Idaho. July 5th 2010.

Tallon and his two Mom's. His mom's name is Tyanya.

The Smith and Lehman families. L-R Nathan Smith, Timber Smith, Gabe Suciu, Tharen Smith, Jenna Smith, Tyanya Smith, Tallon, Smith, Laura (Me), Jared Lehman and Darrin Lehman.

Tallon's prom pictures.

2010-07-01T14:12:00.000-06:00

SOOOOOO CUTE!

For anyone that doesn't know.........

2010-06-26T21:38:00.002-06:00

They found me..................My beautiful baby boy went from this....................................................................

To.....................................................................................................................
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.............................................................................THIS 6 '9 Handsome young man.
I love you Tallon. I am so thankful that you and your Mom found me. I can't wait to see you.

AAARRRGGGHHH!!!

2010-04-15T23:13:00.001-06:00

I will post pictures and an update this weekend even if it kills me!!!!!

2010-04-04T20:19:00.000-06:00

Trying to post pictures......................Blogger is a pain in the Ass!

Pics from the last two weeks.

2010-03-15T22:02:00.005-06:00

Darrin and I took Jared down to Holter Dam to go fishing because it was so beautiful outside.

Here fishy fishy fishy.

Jared's first catch......It looked like a brand new lure.

Jared's second catch......more tackle.

The scenery.

Jared is doing really well in scouts. Here he is working on his pine wood derby car.

I don't a whole lot with Gabe because I am the "un-cool" mom. I went down to the skate park, Where he spends most of his free time, and took some pictures of him skating. And yes, His hair is orange.

Jumping "The Gap".

Testing his skills on the "5 step".

Dropin in.

I love my boys!

Happy Birthday to my Bubba!

2010-03-10T18:39:00.002-07:00

I wanted to post a few pictures of Jared for his birthday........But Blogger wont let me.

Happy Birthday Bubba.
We love you and are so happy that you are part of our family.

Sick computer.

2010-02-07T21:41:00.001-07:00

It might be awhile before I can make a new post....My computer is sick right now. if you need something just give me a call.

Just in case you wanted to know...........

2010-01-18T19:54:00.005-07:00

Here are some of the messages Chris and I have sent back and forth. This is why I asked the questions in my last two posts.

Laura Post Lehman January 10 at 1:29pm
Just wondering why you would add me as a friend? I haven't seen or herd from you in almost 18 years......or is that why?

Chris Graham January 10 at 4:49pm
It has been a long time. I was on face book for only a couple of months. I'm not a computer kinda guy. So my communication skills are not the best and I haven't had Internet about 4 months of the 6 I been on face book. It has not been 18 years. I met your husband awhile back when you guys were here. I would have been in contact. But Joe had to go down a bad path and I lost contact with every one. Joe wanted to party and I had a family so we kinda parted ways then I heard he was in prison. So I did months of research to find him. He got out, I saw him one time. Haven't seen him since. I thought we were friends I just thought we had lost contact. The last 10 years have been pretty hard on me. Found a brain tumor in my head then bill died and I cant find Joe and I lost contact with you and Lisa. It would be nice to find out info on our son but that's not the reason I was adding you. You can add me if you want but I would like to talk to Lisa too. It would be nice to talk to you again, Well I have to run, Taking the kids to see the new movie "Avatar". Talk to you later.

Laura Post Lehman January 10 at 4:59pm
OK then...14 years and I was only married to the loser for 2 years. I don't remember seeing or even talking to you the short time we were there. Sorry to hear about Bill. As far as I know...Joe is still in or back in jail. I'm just a little blown away with all of this, I'm not real sure how to feel. I only have a few pictures of Jake and they are from when he was 2 1/2 months old. If you would like me to send you copies just give me your e-mail.

Chris Graham January 10 at 10:59pm
I would love some copy's of the pictures you have of him. I still have a couple of him when he was a new born. Lisa was holding him in one pictures and the other was the one of him sleeping in the crib. You can add me if you want. I don't have a printer and I don't know how to get the pics off the computer and put them in frames lol. So how are you? Do you have kids? Well I have to get the kids showered and in bed. Talk to you later and have a good night.

Chris Graham January 10 at 11:05pm
I'm sorry I didn't add this a minute ago. How are my "nephews" Cody and Tyler? I have not seen them for many years now and how is Lisa doing? Can you pass my number to her. Thanks again

Laura Post Lehman January 11 at 6:47pm
If you don't know how to get them off the computer and you want me to send you copies you will have to wait till I can get some made. I would also like copies of the ones you have just in case I don't have them. I don't remember seeing the one with Lisa holding him. I am great. I am married and very happy. We will have our 13Th anniversary in July. I have two boys. Gabe is 15 and Jared is 8. What about you?

Chris Graham January 12 at 3:26am
About me, I have been with the same woman for 15 years, We are finally getting married in April. We have three boys. Daymeon is 14 years old and will be 15 in February. Airamis is 10 years old and will be 11 in April and Christian who is 8 years old and will be 9 in Sept. I also have two boys that we adopted that are now 22 and 24. We adopted them when they were 7 and 9. And a grandchild who just turned one. His father is the 22 year old named Nick. The 24 year old is Gerard. It is amazing to watch them grow. We are happy, life is good, kinda hard living with a brain tumor but I have to live with the cards that god has dealt me. I miss Joe, The way we use to be. I feel like a bad "Uncle" to Cody and Tyler because I don't even know where they are. The one time I got to see Joe when he got out ( the first time) He looked good, Was going to school, He was getting ready to get off probation. Haven't hear from him again. I have been looking for Lisa for a few years now. I am really excited to have found her and you on Face book. You can see the pictures on face book of my family, that is another reason I want to add you as a friend so you can see them. Daymeon, Airamis and Christian go to boy scouts at the Kenyon ward. Actually we have been slowly getting involved with that ward/ church. Everyone has been really nice. The Bishop is the one who is going to perform our ceremony in April. It is funny how life comes around in the same circles without even trying. I would like you to send them on the computer and in the mail. Just in case something goes wrong with my printer. I will be more than happy to do the same for you. Just let me know. Mandy is going to help me send them on the computer if that is what you want, she is more experienced in that kind of stuff. If you want you can add her too. Anyway I hope you have a nice day. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Laura Post Lehman January 12 at 7:39pm
I have to say that I am impressed. You seem to be doing pretty well for yourself. What church are you going to? If you want me to find Joe...I have connections. I would love to have the pictures of Jake. My friend sent me to an adoption web site and I registered the both of us just in case he tries to find us. I hope that's OK. Congrats on the wedding. After 15 years.....It's about damn time...lol

Chris Graham January 12 at 11:58pm
THANK you for signing me up with you . I would love to get in touch with Joe. Me and him were like twins in a weird way. lol We complemented each other. When not partying, We brought the best out in each other. We were funny guys, made every one laugh. I'm still cracking every one up, I'm still funny, At least that's what they tell me. As for the church, Its the one you and your family went to by the park. I finally got the chance to kick the crap out of mark, my moms ex husband, I tried to accept him in my life and he disrespected my kids and I called him out and he bucked up and I took care of business and he ran out of my yard and haven't heard from him since. He had it coming!!! I pray a lot for every one. I have to run, poor christian woke up with a bad dream. I have to cuddle with him and get him back to sleep . talk to you later

Laura Post Lehman January 13 at 8:36pm
So did you get baptized? Man I miss that building. I LOVED the ward we were in growing up. So whats up with the tumor? Is it life threatening? I am so glad to hear that someone kicked the crap out of Mark. He was/is such an A-hole! So how do you feel about the adoption website? Hope your son feels better, Bad dreams suck.

Chris Graham January 14 at 9:47pm
We did not get baptized yet. Once we are married we probably will. Now the tumor that's a whole nother beast. I have a pituitary abdanoma or some thing like that, I still cant spell even with a associate in BM lol. It causes me to have seizures, gain weight and sleep very crazy hours. Some times I sleep 3 hours a night for weeks and some times I lose 3 or 4 days. I had a 7 pound tumor on my hip about 6 years ago it was removed. They told me it was in my muscles and I would have to have help walking again . I walked out of the hospital... showed them. I'm their guinea pig right now. I gained 180 pounds in 6 months crazy huh. The adoption web site sounds like a cool idea. I would love to see him I think about him all the time. I have even got him b- day cards every year to give him when I see him . Do I sound like a nut? It's hard to talk about this in text or typing like this lol . Some times I feel like I cheated him out of the love I have for him and then I have to tell my self that it was a good thing that we did to give him a better life at the time. I wonder if hes going to be mad that we did or happy to see us and all the new brothers and sisters he has. I don't know really what to think so I put it in gods hands and he will take care of what happens and helps things along at that time. I guess he will give me the words to say at the time it happens. We were kids and scared. Since I got the heath problems its made me think about a lot of things and its made me a better husband (almost married) and a father (daddy) I have a place for him in my heart and I'm sure you do too. Its hard to talk about this stuff you know? I'm a big softy now days.

Laura Post Lehman January 16 at 5:12pm
Sorry, I'm not ignoring you...Just really busy. Got the bank party to go to tonight. Talk to you later.

Chris Graham January 17 at 2:51am
np.

Laura Post Lehman January 18 at 6:53pm
So, who is the Bishop?( My Mom wanted to know.) Why did you start going there? What made you think of "My Church"? I am very impressed with the changes you have made in your life. I think its great. I want you to know that there hasn't been a day go by that I haven't thought about him. It broke my heart when I had to leave him with Andy and just walk away. You think getting him a birthday card every year is bad....I make him a birthday cake! I tried getting him birthday cards...I would send them to Andy's office and then I found out that his parents stopped calling to see if there was anything there, So I stopped sending them. I miss him like crazy! My boys always ask about him. I don't know how this will make you feel....But in one of the pictures I got from his parents I can see that he looks just like you. Dammit! I have given birth to 3 children and not one of them looks like me! Sucks. LOL. Anyway. I really hope things are going well. Talk to you later.

I wanna know............

2010-01-16T17:01:00.001-07:00

How many of you think that people can truely change for the better? Maybe not great, but better then they were before?

WTH?

2010-01-10T14:08:00.002-07:00

I need some advice....I'm kinda freaking out right now and I know some of you will say that I am just over reacting, But until you know exactly how I feel and what I have been through, Please keep that part to yourself. With that being said....I was just on face book and saw that someone that I haven't seen or heard from in almost 18 years wants to add me as a friend.

I am just wondering if I should ignore him, Because he is not someone I really want to let back into my life, Or I should except the friend request just in case the son we had together tries to find us?

What do you think I should do?

Be nice.

Catchin up.......

2009-12-15T20:17:00.001-07:00

We have been pretty busy around here with work, Doctors, Family and just about everything else. So I am here to try and update for ya'll!

Gabe is watching a movie on our way to Livingston for Addie's baptism.

You can tell that Sammy was happy to see us.

Here I am with my very cute Dad in the kitchen of the church before Addie's baptism.

Matt and Jamie.......I can't remember if this was before or after the baptism. Aren't they so cute?

OK, Blogger just crapped out on me so I can't upload more pictures. : (

We had a great time in Livingston with most of the Fam.

This past week we had even more fun. Matthew is now an official Police officer for the Helena Police department. We went to the family party the night before his Graduation because Darrin and I had to work on Friday and couldn't be there. Friday night we had our annual Montana cousin Christmas party and white elephant gift exchange. It was a lot of fun. My mom got all the big girls matching Jammie's. Then on Saturday morning Jared and I went back over to the Posties and made breakfast then made candy trains with the rest of the cousins. It was so much fun. I wish I could post more pictures.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

2009-11-25T21:11:00.001-07:00

Sending our love to all our family and friends this Thanksgiving. We hope you have a great day.

Its that time again.................

2009-11-10T16:48:00.003-07:00

On this very day 17 years ago.....

My Jake was born. Sometimes it feels like it has been 17 years and then again, Sometimes it feels like it was just yesterday that I was holding him in my arms.

Jake, Where ever you are, I hope you know that I love you. Happy Birthday Sweetheart.

Scouts and Halloween.

2009-11-03T11:12:00.005-07:00

Here are a few pictures from the past week or so.

Jared all dressed up and ready to go to scouts.

Waiting for the pack meeting to start.

Jared and his fellow cub scouts and his leader. All the boys got their Bobcat badge that night. Jared got to put his Bobcat pin on me. Now his working on his Wolf badge.

The grim reaper and his little kitty...lol

No matter how hard he tries...he just can't look scary.

My friends daughter, Brianna...I mean Elmo.

This is Sydney, Alex, Jared and Brianna. The three kids are my friends grand kids.

Me.

The first house.

The tombstones in this yard had some pretty clever stuff written on them. Sorry they didn't show up to well.
That spider was HUGE!

Jared and I had a fun night. Darrin was a little under the weather, So he was at home.

Now, It's time to think about Thanksgiving.......MMMMM TURKEY!

Love to all.

Happy Birthday To My Jillie!

2009-10-25T10:10:00.001-06:00

Yer gettin old! I sure do love you. Miss you too. Have a great day.

Jill and Matt.

Jill and G-pa Bill.

Can I see a raise of hands.....or comments?

2009-10-20T15:18:00.002-06:00

WHO WANTS TO SEE WHAT A UTERUS IN A BUCKET LOOKS LIKE?

Ok, Here they are......

2009-10-18T21:44:00.005-06:00

We went over to Matt and Amie's for dinner and afterward Amie braided my hair so I wouldn't have to mess with it.

My cute double braids. Thanks Amie.

Jared and his mask.

Gabe and his mask. The boys had to wear masks because the hospital wasn't letting anyone under the age of 24 in the hospital. Stupid swine flu!
Me before they came and got me.

Darrin adjusting Jared's mask.

I don't even remember the next few pictures. I just told Darrin that he HAD to take some.

No clue why I was making that face.

Me and Jamsie. I love you James, Thanks so much for being there. It really meant a lot to me to have someone from my family there.

Jared painted my toes for me when I got home from the hospital. He did pretty good.

The starting of my black and blue belly.

Ta-da. I know, I look like Jabba the Hut, Lets move past that OK. It's not too bad really. A little sore, but the hurt isn't that bad.

Darrin is taking GREAT care of me. So is Jared. Gabe....He just doesn't want to be here.

I'm doing better everyday. Thanks for all the prayers.

I love you all.

Pain in the butt.

2009-10-18T20:35:00.002-06:00

Blogger is being a pain in my butt! I'll be back later with pictures from the hospital (Ones I don't remember) and a few of my black and blue "jabba the hut" belly!

All is well!!!

2009-10-15T22:30:00.001-06:00

I am home from the hospital. The Doctor said everything went great. My very cute, very sweet husband is now taking care of me. My love to all.

I don't know where else I can look.......

2009-10-09T18:01:00.006-06:00

This is Nate and his Beautiful family. Nate is my neighbor and friend. He and his family live in Idaho, But Nate is up here doing a construction job. His youngest daughter Birklee was born with Hypo Plastic Left Heart Syndrome.

Birklee has had 3 open heart surgeries, The first being the same day she was born. She is now on the transplant list waiting for a new heart.
This is Birklee and her older sister Jasmine.

Nate tells me that Birklee is always happy.

She always has a smile on her face.

I started a charity fund for her and her family to help with their ever growing medical bills. My bank opened the account with $150.00. I made donation cans and a printing company here made 50 posters for me to put up around town.

The thing is.....No one wants to put the cans on their counter and I have only found a few stores that are willing to put up a poster in the window. I was thinking to myself....what else can I do. So here I am. I am hoping that more than a few people will see this.

If you would like to make a donation for Birklee, Please please let me know.

So Sad!

2009-10-04T18:42:00.002-06:00

1. We will be without the Internet until Thursday.

2. Our home phone will be turned off tomorrow. We will be using only our cell phone's. If you don't have our cell number's, Please send me an e-mail.

3. 10 more day's until my surgery.

What a fun day.

2009-09-26T20:32:00.007-06:00

This morning, Jared and I went to help out at the tail gate party before the Saints game. We were there with my co-workers from the bank. It was really a lot of fun.

Jared and his purple hair.

Jared and Rick checking on the meat for the steak sandwiches.

Jared got to drive this four wheeler onto the field because the boy that usually does it wasn't there. This was Jared's FIRST time on a four wheeler. He did pretty good.

Me, Sportin the Saints colors.

Corey putting up the balloons at our booth.

Jared and the Carroll College Saints mascot.

The players going onto the field.

Getting ready to start the game.

I had a great time hangin with Jared. We had a lot of fun.

On another note........For those of you that don't know, I have been having some female problems. All of my tests and biopsies have come back normal, But I still hurt really bad....among other things, so just to inform you all.......I will be having a Hysterectomy.

Here are the dates.

Pre-Op......Oct 8Th (Happy Birthday Tyler)

Surgery.......Oct 14Th

Post-Op.......Oct 28Th (Happy Birthday Mike)

6 week post-Op....Nov 25Th

AAAAHHHHH.....School fundraisers. Fun.

2009-09-17T15:46:00.008-06:00

Yes, I am copying Jamie.....Jared is also doing a fundraiser. I asked her that if I bought from her if she would buy from me/Jared. Here is the link for any of you that would like to help out. Here is the sign in info.
His school's name is Bryant Elementary. Jared C. Lehman. lollieroola at aol dot com.

I KNOW......I'M A SLACKER....SO WHAT?

2009-08-31T21:16:00.005-06:00

Just some pretty clouds.

Fuzzy air show pictures from my front stairs.

It was fun to watch and not have to deal with the people or the traffic.

Darrin teaching Jared how to cast the fly rod.

Darrin and Brianna playing with the Nerf gun.

Jared's turn.

Way cool Cody.

I asked Tyler to take a picture of me and Cody.........He thought it was funny.

A little better.

I did manage to get a few of Tyler.

I laughed pretty hard when he did this, It reminded me of when Lisa pulled her arm in her shirt and looked through her arm hole and all you could see was her eyes.

Pimp Daddy Tyler.

There is more to come........just hold on................

I KNOW.......I'M A SLACKER....SO WHAT? Part two

2009-08-31T20:17:00.016-06:00

Darrin showing Tyler some moves.

I tried to get this picture before they sat up.

Hand Vs. Finger.

Nate trying to help Tyler.
Cody and his WAY FAT LIP!

Jared's first time meeting his cousin Owen.

My first time meeting Owen. He is so cute.

Sam and Kristin, I am so glad that you stopped by. I sure do miss you guys and Owen is the sweetest little guy.

I thought it would be funny to put a bunch of pony tails in Brianna's hair....Cody thought it would be funny to make them all stand up.....

Then I curled them. It did turn out pretty cute.

The Big Birthday Boy and his German Chocolate cake.

Tyler thought there was way too many bug's while we were fishing.

Gabe and Jared at Holter Dam. One of our favorite fishing spots.

Tyler, Trying his hardest.....We later realized that we had the wrong line for this river, The fish kept getting away.

Jared holding the ONLY fish that we got to shore. Darrin caught it.

Cody, The cool fisherman.

After Tyler ALMOST got a fish to shore. It was very sad.

Getting pooped.

This is Cody's eye, We thought it looked like a fish eye.

Getting packed up to go home.

My cute Cody. I love you too!

Gabe looking cranky.

Tyler is the biggest pain in the butt when it comes to taking his picture.

When you play with my camera, You better delete any pictures you don't want anyone else to see. Ha Ha.

Cody and Tyler, We miss you guys so much. I will sit with Brianna and go thru the pictures and every time she sees pictures of you two she'll get all excited and yell...Todie...Tylow. I really hope that you two can come visit again. I love you so much. I hope you are staying out of trouble. Give your mom loves for me.

We had an awesome storm. with hail and LOTS of rain. This is Gabe getting my little video recorder out of my car. Look how high the water is.

What the Hail?

After the storm passed.

Jared getting his face painted at my company BBQ.

This was just a cool looking rainbow in the middle of the sky.....no rain tho.

Me lovin on my friends new baby girl.

Gabe and Jared on the first day of school. Jared is in 3rd grade and Gabe is in 10Th.

Outside of Jared's class room.

This is all the kids in Jared's class.

Jared at his desk.

Jared seems to like the new baby as well.

This hot air balloon was in the baseball field across the street from our apartment this morning.

One of my most favorite humans was born today.....

2009-08-15T22:44:00.002-06:00

Happy Birthday to my way cool, very strong, beautiful, kick ass Mom. I love you Mom. Hope you had a great day.

Catch up from the past two weeks.

2009-07-14T12:18:00.004-06:00

So we (Darrin) got a New/Used truck for our Anniversary. It's a pretty cool truck. We sure do like it.

Jared and Brianna ( Our Neighbours daughter).
My Anniversary roses. 24 roses for 12 years. I thought they were beautiful.

Jared doing push-ups with Brianna on his back.

Darrin playing catch with Brianna.

Cody getting his Butt handed to him by Nate....Our other neighbour.

Cody was being a very nice boy and helped Brianna put her toys together.

Cody and Tyler going at it.

Don't spit on me........Hey Lisa...remember that game?

We are having a GREAT time with Cody and Tyler.

Darrin and I are taking them fishing tomorrow down at Holter Dam.

We told them that they would catch some pretty big rainbow trout. I'll take lots of pictures.

I SO love having my Nephew's here!

2009-06-30T23:47:00.006-06:00

I have missed them so much. We really do love having them here. We are having a good time with each other, Being silly and just hanging out.

Jared's self portrait before church.

Cute little Tyler.

Cody and Gabe.......The "Tuff" guys. Gabe got his cast off Yesterday.

Cute little Cody.

My handsome Nephew's.

Beautiful double rainbow.
Tyler offered to do the dishes.....He wasn't real happy when he found out that we didn't have a dishwasher.
Cody and I made a really good dinner. Cody made twice baked potato's.
Even tho it is 12:00 am the boys are getting along and having a great time playing "Call of Duty".

Lisa...We miss you. Wish you were here. Love you.

Happy Father's Day..............

2009-06-21T22:58:00.006-06:00

To all the Dad's out there....HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

We Love you. Thanks for being you. Have a GREAT Day.

This is one of my most favorite songs.....EVER!

2009-06-18T23:46:00.001-06:00

The Cat in the Hat's evil twin?

2009-05-27T21:48:00.003-06:00

We went to see Dr. Hanson today so Gabe could have his leg looked at. He got his stitches out and a few more X-rays. He has 11 screws holding the "Plate" to his bone. The X-ray is pretty impressive. He had 26 stitches on the outside. When it was time to put his cast on, Gabe asked Dillon if he could have more then one color. Well Dillon wasn't sure cuz he had never done that before. I told him he could sign his work if he did it. Gabe thinks he has the coolest cast in Helena. We went to Wal-mart after our trip to the Doctor's and there was another boy with a cast...on the same leg...Gabe and I both looked at each other and said "Your/My cast is WAY better then his". I thought that was pretty funny. We had a good laugh. He is doing a lot better. Again, Thanks for all the prayer's.

Gabe, Just chillin in his room.

He told Dr. Hanson He could sign his cast, So he signed it with N.W.B (Non Weight Bearing) and his Initials. Silly Doctor. Dr. Hanson and Dillon also signed Gabe's yearbook.

Ahh, The moments of clarity..........

2009-05-25T20:23:00.002-06:00

I just read the comment that Jamie had left on the previous post and looking at all the pictures I took at the hospital and it all hit me. I think I was trying to be strong for Gabe and Jared. I didn't want them to see me cry, But now that it's over and Gabe is home and trying to heal, I can let it out. I can't even imagine how much pain he was/is in. My poor guy. I am trying really hard not to get upset at the fact that I have to do pretty much everything for him. He is not aloud to put ANY pressure on his right foot.
He is doing pretty good with his pain meds. He waits as long as he can before he asks for them. His attitude hasn't changed much, He is saying thank- you more. I love him. He is my boy!
Thank you for all the prayers. I know they are helping.

More hospital pictures..........

2009-05-22T16:22:00.008-06:00

Tuesday night Matt and Steve (He is our home teacher) came over to give Gabe a blessing before his surgery on Wednesday morning. I am so thankful for them. Just hearing the blessing gave me piece of mind that Gabe would be OK. I know some people are saying it is just his leg, But you never know what could happen while he is in surgery. Everything went really well and he was out of surgery in 2 hours and 45 minutes.

This is Jim, He is the one that took us down to the pre-op room.

Walking down the hall to pre-op.

Jared is such a ham.

This is Dr. Chamberlain, He was the anesthesiologist. I liked him.

Giving Gabe some love.

This is Debi, One of the pre-op nurse's

This is where they put his nerve block. It's the back of his leg right above his knee. He didn't like that very much.

Jared, Darrin and Nurse Tina.

After surgery and back in his room. This is Sherry, she is the nurse that brought him back to his room.

This was his nurse after surgery, Nurse Teri.

The respiratory nurse, Rhonda

Nurse Jennifer.

Nurse Margie.

Nurse Diann.

OK, The next few picture's are kinda icky, So I hope you didn't just eat......................

First little bit of bleeding after surgery.

The brace was hurting Gabe's heel so Dr. Hanson came in to fix it.

Ooh, Look at those stitches.Putting new gauze on before wrapping it up.

He was discharged at 1:45 today and is now trying to rest on his own bed in his own room. He hurts pretty bad. He has some pretty good drugs, But as his mom, I get to make sure that he doesn't take too many too often. They are in the mom safe...lol. Thanks for all the prayers. We love you all.

More yucky picture's

2009-05-18T20:19:00.005-06:00

I had to take the bandage off of Gabe's foot last night because his foot began to swell and the bandage was getting too tight. I thought it was a perfect time to take a picture of his ugly foot. Look at his chubby little toes.

This is today waiting for his appointment with Dr. Hanson.
Dr. Hanson checking out the big ugly foot.

Look at all the pretty colors.

YUCK!
Dr. Hanson putting the bandage back on.

This is Gabe and Dillon, He is Dr. Hanson's tech guy.

Dr, Hanson wanted Gabe to get a CT scan so he could see all of the little fractures better......So there are no surprises on Wednesday.

What a fricken day..........or two!

2009-05-14T20:56:00.008-06:00

On Wednesday around noon, I was at work suffering through what seemed to be a very long boring day when my cell phone starts buzzing. I look at who's calling and I see the name Mr. Zanto, He is Gabe's Assistant Principle. Whenever he calls he always asks me how I am doing and I always say "You tell me" Ha ha. Today was no different except this time instead of telling me that Gabe was in his office, He said " I'm calling to let you know that Gabe broke his ankle at lunch, They were playing football. We called an ambulance." I yelled "WHAT", I am just down the street, I'll be there in 5 minutes. I clocked out and ran down the stairs and jumped in the car......and of course I got behind Grandma Moses going 15 miles per hour. I come to a screeching halt behind a cop car and two ambulance's. I jump out of the car and start to run down the hill at the high school to see this.........................

Gabe, trying not to cry.

There were 6 EMS and Officer Keltner (Very good Guy).

Gabe got to ride in the ambulance.

This isn't a very good shot, My pinkie is by his foot and my pointer finger is by the bone right above his ankle.

In the E.R.

He told me that I had to go get Darrin (Dad) and Jared before they admitted him. While I was gone, They came in and set his leg and put a splint on it.

Jared was a little freaked out seeing his brother like that. Gabe was under a mild sedation. They might fight like cats and dogs, But they still love each other.

Just look at my happy little camper. After he was admitted, eating some JELL-O.

The view out his window. Kind of North- East.

Silly Jared.

Feeling a little better (Drugs are good), I let him play my DS.

The next morning (Today). This is Gabe's Physical Therapist, Dale. He said that Gabe is a whiz at going up the stairs with crutches. I am so good that I got them both with their eyes closed...lol

This is one of his nurses. Her name is Faylene. There was also Deb and Christy.

This is Dr. Hansen, The Orthopedic surgeon. Yep , You guessed it, Gabe gets to have surgery.

Dr. Hansen and Dr. Hunter ( Dr. Hunter saw him in the E.R.) Let him come home today so the swelling in the soft tissue could go down. He will have his Pre-Op appointment on Monday and then he will have his surgery on Wednesday. He will have a metal plate screwed to his bone. WooHoo.

So much for long boring days.

More to come later.

One of Gabe's X-ray's.

On this day..........May 10th 1994,

2009-05-09T23:11:00.005-06:00

Gabe was born. I was so happy to have him. He was such an angel when he was a baby. Everybody loved him. Now he is 15 years old. I can't believe it. We have our ups and downs but I love him just as much as I did when they first put him in my arms. Happy Birthday my boy.

Great Grandpa Bill and Gabe, Just a few months old.

Nana Lyndi giving Gabe a sink bath.

Gabe, getting into stuff.

Me and Gabe at La Jolla Shores. It was Gabe's first time at the beach.
Helping me make a cake.
Dancing with the lion.

Just chillin.

What the.....?

Trying really hard to be cool!

Gabe...The Boy Scout.

Gabe, I love you more then you will ever......believe. I want you to be happy.

Happy 15th Birthday.

Happy Mother's Day to all my favorite Mom's!!!

2009-05-09T22:56:00.002-06:00

I hope you all have the best day ever!

Spring My Butt!

2009-04-28T17:21:00.001-06:00

STUPID SNOW!!!!

It has been snowing all day and the weather channel says that it will most likely continue until Friday!!!

2009-04-28T14:47:00.003-06:00

96% Compatible

♥ Laura and Darrin have been romantically-together for a long time. That alone demonstrates a degree of compatibility. Similar personality descriptions are a plus. Their shared faith will help form a bond between them. They both abstain from drinking, so that helps compatibility. Both are also sports fans, and that can bring people together. Their astrological signs are in harmony, which is a plus. Their common love of animals is another good thing. And their views on children are similar. Overall, Laura and Darrin are highly compatible. They are capable of having a beautiful relationship together. ♥

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It was aBeautiful day to go shooting

2009-04-22T19:14:00.007-06:00

Darrin aiming at the 50 yard target.

More of the same.

My turn, this time I went for the 25 yard target and was almost dead on the bulls eye....twice!

Gabe going for the 50 yard target.

Jared being a goofball. Darrin was helping Gabe with the Saiga when I was helping Jared with the P.22, So I didn't get a picture of him shooting my gun. We still had fun. We REALLY like the new rifle.

2009-04-22T19:01:00.002-06:00

1. What is your last name? Lehman
2. A 4 Letter Word: Love
3. A Boys Name: Luis
4. A Girls name: Lucy
5. An Occupation: Lawyer
6. A Color: Lavender
7. Something you wear: Lingerie
8. A Beverage: Lemonade
9. A Food: Liver
10. Something found in the bathroom: Loofah
11. A place: Living room
12 A Reason for being late: Late
13. Something you shout: Loser

Oh what a beautiful morning...Oh what a beautiful day.......

2009-04-07T22:47:00.006-06:00

Today after I got off work Darrin and I took the boys down to the Missouri river to do some much needed fishing. It was an absolutely BEAUTIFUL day. Darrin and I have been wanting to go fishing for so long. We haven't been down to the dam for a while because the road was closed last year. It is one of our favorite spots. Even tho we didn't catch any fish, We still had a good time, And the sun felt So good. I got a little pink. Woo Hoo.

They were letting out a lot of water. It was pretty loud.

This is a view looking down at the water that is coming out.

Darrin spent the first little while helping Jared. He really wanted Jared to catch a fish.

There's my Boy!

Jared makes such a cute little fisherman!

You think I would get a smile......Yeah....No!

Jared took this picture of me.

This is what the boys do when they get tired of fishing. Silly. . . .silly boys.

The rebel inside me came out and I took a small piece of chard wood and vandalized the rock.

The little black dot at the end of the big rock is Gabe. I took off up to the car cuz I had to . . . . . . .open my flood gate.

Pretty snow capped mountains.

Well It's about time............

2009-03-23T20:02:00.016-06:00

I will begin with a few pictures from Jared's birthday. He wanted a cake that looked like a marshmallow, Despite the fact that there are four layers....It didn't look like a marshmallow...But there was a lot of them around the cake. It was yummy.

Jared and his friend Payton.
James torturing Sammy. It was kinda funny and sad at the same time. James was laughing pretty hard and Sammy was crying.
I didn't get Ben to smile until it was almost time for them to go home. Little turd. He is so cute.
Cousin slumber party. L-R, Sam, James, Heidi, Jake, Jack (on the couch) Jared, Addie and Ally. I'm not sure where Belle and Ben were.

This was the beginning of Jared's special day...Redneck style!! Darrin, Jared and Drew.

These two are so flippen cute!. Matt and Amie.

Rich and Heidi.

This picture is pretty funny, Everyone Just doing their own thing. L-R, Ben, Jack's head, Drew, Rich, Jared, Gabe's back, Matt and Darrin.

Our arsenal! L-R Gabe's shoulder, Rich, Matt, Amie, Jared and Darrin.

L-R Matt, Gabe, Rich, Amie, Jared and Darrin.

Amie kicks Butt with her hand cannon! I'll keep my .9mm and my P.22.

I love this picture. L-R Ben, Jake's head, Jack, Heidi and Sammy in the back of Matt's truck.

Here we are, all cleaned up right before Jared's baptism.

Jared was so happy that his Uncle Matt baptized him.

Jared and his primary teacher Sister Nelson Just waiting to begin.

Ben, playing on the floor at Matt and Amie's house.
My Jillie asleep on the couch. She slept long enough to stay up till 4 am. Love you Jill.

I wish I could have gotten more picture's of Jared's baptism, but the Bishop wouldn't let me. Where's Gramareeeeee when you need her. lol. I wish everyone could have been here. We sure did miss you. We all had a great time. I love to see my sibs and my niece's and nephew's.

I know....I'm a SLACKER!!!

2009-03-22T22:23:00.003-06:00

Ok then, Blogger is being a pain and not letting me post any pictures so I will try again tomorrow. Sorry!

On this day in 2001.................

2009-03-10T23:02:00.002-06:00

Jared Christopher was born. We are so proud of the young man he has become. We are so blessed to have this fun little guy in our family. He makes us laugh everyday with out even trying.
2006-2007 school picture.

Fun stuff while getting a hair cut.

He is such a goof!

Happy 8Th Birthday Jared. We love you sweetheart.

I love this!!!!

2009-03-04T20:32:00.003-07:00

In a local newspaper in Provo, Utah, there had been an ongoing series of articles written by individuals who wanted to persuade LDS Church Members to leave the church.
In response to the highly critical and spirited remarks, a member wrote this rebuttal:

I have been thinking about quitting the Mormon Church. Yes, if I can, I am going to get even with that church.
As soon as I can find another church that teaches about the Gathering of the House of Israel;
the return of the Ten Tribes and their mission;
the return of the Jews to Palestine;
the building of temples and their purposes;
and the mission of Elias,
the prophet, as predicted by Malachi.
Is there another church that teaches the method for the salvation of the people that died at the time of Noah and the flood;
the origin of the American Indian;
the complete explanation of why Jesus of Nazareth needed a mortal mother;
the explanation of the three degrees of glory (three heavens) as mentioned by Paul?
How about one that teaches about the need for the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and that teaches that Joseph Smith was chosen before he ever came to earth to be the prophet to usher in that restoration?
What about another church with the belief in eternal marriage and the family, and the knowledge of where to be sealed so the family can be together for eternity?
Where is another church that sells the best fire insurance policy on earth for the last days, for only a 10Th of my income, and that teaches abstinence from all harmful drugs and foods?
Yes sir, as soon as I can find another church that teaches all that, or even half as much, I will say good-bye to this Mormon Church. The church that I am looking for must also be able to motivate 50,000 youth, and adults, for the first, second or third time to leave their homes for two years at their own expense and be sent to far-away missions to teach and preach without salary.
It must be able to call 5 or 6 thousand members to go pick apples on a frosty day;
and it must get the attention of more than 150,000 men and boys for two hours to listen to a prophet, not to mention women and girls taking the time to listen to their leaders. Could you help me find a church that teaches and shows why salvation is assured for children who die before eight years of age?
Mr. Editor, could you help me find a church that teaches all that and more and hundreds of other doctrines and principles, which I have no room to mention here, and which brings solace and comfort to the soul, peace, hope, and salvation to mankind, and above all, that answers the key questions that all the great philosophers have asked -- questions and answers that explain the meaning of life, the purpose of death, suffering and pain, the absolute need for a redeemer and the marvelous plan happiness conceived and executed by Jesus Christ the Savior?
Yes, as soon as I find another church that teaches that and also that has the organization and the priesthood power to make that teaching effective, I am going to quit the Mormon Church. Don't you think, Mr. Editor, that the Divine Church should also have prophets that don't get old and sick, and die and certainly that don't make a goof here and there? A Divine Church should be so divine that only perfect people should belong to it, and only perfect people should run it. As a matter of fact, the Church should be so perfect that it should not even be here on earth! So, I repeat, if any one of the kind readers of this imperfect letter knows about another church that teaches and does as much for mankind as the Mormon Church, please let me know. And please do it soon, because my turn to go to the cannery is coming up soon. Also, they want to send my fifth and last son to go on a mission and I'll have to pay for it all. And I also know that they expect me to go to the farm to prune trees before long. Boy, these Mormons don't leave you alone for a minute. And what do I get for all they ask me to do? Well, someone said, for one, you can look forward to a funeral service at no charge!
Do you think you can help me find another church?

AMEN!!!

Meet The Layton family.

2009-02-27T18:16:00.001-07:00

Special K (Kristen) Spam (Sam) and very cute, little Owen Elrey.

I LOVE BABIES!!!!

2009-02-25T11:34:00.003-07:00

Our new nephew has already made a huge impact in the family. We are so happy for Spam and Special K. He is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

Mom and Spam.

Spam with the G'rents.

Great G-ma Lyn and Great G-pa Bill with ____ (The Baby) You will have to go to Sam and Kristen's blog to "meet" him.

G-pa hugging Special K.

The Beautiful boy!!

He is so cute.....I can't stand it! He is gonna be SO spoiled. We love him already.

Ahhh.....February!

2009-02-18T23:35:00.006-07:00

So far February has pretty much been Go Go Go. I feel like I need a two week vacation of pure relaxation.....Maybe on a nice quite beach somewhere.
I think the only reason I like Darrin working the night shift is that when a holiday falls on a day/night that he has to work, I get to wake up to pretty things like this.........................
My beautiful roses my honey got me for Valentine's Day.

On Monday (President's Day) I heard a helicopter, that sounded pretty low, Fly over the apartment. I went outside to take a look and saw the said helicopter landing in the high school football field. I grabbed the camera and told Jared to put his shoes on. We walked across the street and over to the football field.

I asked Jared if he thought it was a good idea if we got closer. He said " Mom, I don't think that would be a good idea". I started walking down the little hill and he followed, not sure of weather or not we would get into trouble. I said "What's the worst they can say? Sorry, But you can't come any closer!". As we got a little closer the pilot started to walk towards me and I asked "Can we come closer to take a few picture's?" What do you think he said.............."That would be fine.....Would you like to sit inside?". What....."Sit inside?" I thought to myself.....Oh heck yeah!

The first shot inside.

Jared and I sitting inside the cool Homeland Security helicopter.

The seal on the nose.

Taking off. They were there for the Meth awareness march to the Capital. It was too cool.

I have spent the last nine days visiting my FAVORITE (old) lady at the hospital. She went in for severe stomach pains.

Well she was released today with the worries that there was nothing else the hospital could do for her. She will have hospice come in to help her, But she and her (adopted, not really) kids felt very strongly that I stay involved in her care. I do love this lady! She has grown on me.....like a tumor.....one that you don't want to get rid of. I'll keep saying my prayers for her, I just don't know if they will be for her to get better or to go home to our Heavenly Father.

Save the date......

2009-02-04T17:42:00.001-07:00

OK.....The official date for Jared's Baptism is............

Saturday, March 21ST.

I am in the process of making his (real) announcements.

I'm so excited.

What were they thinking??????

2009-02-01T18:12:00.001-07:00

I think that if they would have dug up Moses himself....It would have been a better half time show! OMG.

Our Scout Master has sense of humor!

2009-01-26T23:13:00.004-07:00

Wednesday January 28 6:30 SCOUTS--Camp Prep

Friday January 30 4:30 Meet at 6th Ave

Saturday January 31 Return Later Afternoon

This should be a great camporee with many fun events planned. The scouts should earn a lot of frost points as well! What is a frost point? For every degree below 32 F you earn a point. So if the temperature is 5 F you would earn 27 Frost Points. Lets hope for cold weather!
Karl Clark, Lorenzo's Dad, and myself will be the leaders Friday-Saturday.
Matt Post will be coming on Saturday and will take the place of Karl.
Bro. Bangeter will be fishing with us Saturday morning.
This Wednesday Brother Bangeter will discuss ice fishing gear at scouts.
It is my understanding that youth >12 but <14>
As in previous camps the troop will provide cooking gear needed including plates and such. We discussed cold weather camping at scouts last week. A few reminders

:1)Insulation underneath is a must--I recommend at least 2 foam pads

2) While you could survive in a good winter bag at -5 F very few bags would keep you warm. I recommend two sleeping bags if possible or 1 sleeping bag and a thick blanket.

3)It is essential to have dry clothes to change into to sleep in. If it is below 0 having some warm sleeping clothes is a real plus. Don't forget this includes dry socks and a winter hat.

4)Winter boots, coat, hat, gloves are a must

5)Dress in layers

6)Non-cotton items are encouraged--fleece, polypropylene, wool, nylon, polyester--all are great materials that do not hold moisture/water and will make it easier to stay warm--even if wet.

7)The night is longer than the days this time of the year--don't forget a flashlight.

8) For Gabe--who is tougher than nails and who possibly could survive a blizzard in a t-shirt and shorts--the above recommendations are just that, recommendations--for the rest of us they are essential! Looking forward to this weekend.

If any questions please feel free to call me

Brother Jim Lund

DANA....Am I not aloud to read your blog? Why did you go private? INVITE ME PLEASE!!!

CONGRATS TO DANA AND ROD!

2009-01-19T20:33:00.004-07:00

Ramona Elizabeth Ohlsen Was born this morning at 7:55. 7lbs 8 oz. 20 in.

Nana and the new baby. This makes 24 grand kids...I think.

Big brother Evan. Big sister Leanne and baby sister Lizzy.

What an angel.

Such a Dana face.

Hello world.

Look at those cute cheeks.

2009-01-08T22:12:00.000-07:00

I will talk to my Bishop on Sunday to see if the 20Th is open. I will keep you posted.

We have a date.......

2009-01-05T22:30:00.001-07:00

Anyone that would like to be present for Jared's baptism........
.........Mark your calenders for Thursday, March 12Th (sorry Dana)!

Excitement is contagious..........

2009-01-03T21:59:00.002-07:00

As many of you may know, Jared will be turning 8 in March. Well tonight Jared and I were talking about his baptism....again, We were looking at CTR rings, Tie tacks, Scriptures...you know, all the normal baptism stuff. He showed me what color he wanted for his scriptures and the color of the scripture bag and the kind of CTR ring he would like. OMG that boy can change his mind so many times in just 30 seconds.

Here is what we came up with.

Black scriptures
Black scripture bag with CTR on it.
CTR ring with a red shield or a spinner ring. (size 5.5 or 6)
Scripture stickers
Moroni tie tack

Anyone wanna help?

Last Sunday Jared went up to Matt after church and asked if he would like to be the one to baptise him. The smile on Matt's face made my day. It was so cute.
Thanks Matt.

I will let everyone know when the big day will be ASAP.

Lots-O-Pictures.

2008-12-30T18:21:00.009-07:00

Darrin and Jared at Darrin's company Christmas party. The theme was "A Christmas fiesta".

Me and Jared at said fiesta.

Oh Dear.....again.

Who thinks I should move Jared's bike?

Jared's school Christmas program.

Jared and his friends Dakota and Payton.

Making candy trains and houses at the cousin Christmas party.

Sammy the super girl?

James the good witch?

James eating his breakfast.

Sammy in his cute summer hat.

J-me and the mom.

The Great cousin white elephant gift exchange.

My Birthday cake that Darrin and Jared made for me.......two days late. It was really yummy.....and worth the wait.

For Loretta....Our tree.

Jared reading to Jake and Sam.

Sunrise on Christmas eve morning.

Making cookies for Santa.

A candle out of a Brazil nut.

Christmas eve game of Monopoly. Afterwards we listened to G-pas story of the fourth wise man.

A close up of Jared.

Jared playing with his Bakugan.

Gabe and his new T.V. that his father sent him.

Sorry it took so long to post. I hope everyone had a very merry Christmas.

Happy Birthday/ Anniversary shout outs!

2008-12-19T22:51:00.003-07:00

A big fat Happy Birthday to my Twinner Lisaree. I love you and again, I wish we could have been together for our birthday. Hope you had a great day.
Happy Birthday to Jessie Hartman.

Happy 10Th Anniversary to my little sister Jill and her husband Drew.

And last but not least.....Happy belated birthday to my little sister Sara! Love you Saramajayne.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL.............

2008-11-27T21:08:00.004-07:00

And...On this day in history... 1977 My very handsome husband was born! I love you Darrin. Happy 31st!!!! And our neice Siarra was born. Happy birthday big girl!

Darrin and Jared after the "Big" fight.

Our neice Siarra.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!

This is for Loretta.....Here is our turkey.....deer....elk.....moose? LOL.

Darrin wanted to pose with his new rifle.

The electric knife Loretta gave us. It worked great.

The boys.

Me with Darrin's cake and my two chins!

Darrin...asleep with the tin of oatmeal cookies that Loretta sent for his birthday.

We hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We love you all.

On this day...............

2008-11-17T22:37:00.002-07:00

My very cute nephew Ben was born.

New born Ben.

1 Year old Ben.

2 Year old Ben

And now.......3 Year old Ben......Look at that cheeser! We love you Benji. Happy birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!!

2008-11-13T18:01:00.002-07:00

Boy oh boy, you were one cute kid. Happy 64Th my papa! I LOVE YOU.

On this day................

2008-11-10T19:55:00.002-07:00

November 10th 1992..........My Jake was born. I wish I had more pictures of you. I can't believe it's been another year.

I love you so much. Have a great day.

Halloween 2008......I know it's late.

2008-11-09T17:13:00.004-07:00

I'm so glad that it wasn't snowing for Halloween this year.

Jared wanted to pose with our neighbors before we left for "Trunk or Treat" L-R Jared, Derrick and Courtney.Darrin looking so happy to be able to pass out candy.

I got a picture of Tigger for Lisa.

Jared, Jake and Sammy.

Our cute Missionary's.

If you look really close you can see Sammy's eye.

I just got out of surgery. I brought the patched up soccor player with me.

I got a picture of this cute little elephant for my favorite Heidi.

Sammy hittin the rock with Darrin.

Already to dig in to his loot.

Oh Dear!

On this day......October 26th.....

2008-10-26T19:33:00.001-06:00

My big brother was born. Happy birthday Willis. I love you.

On this day......October 25Th.....Sine Jillene was born.

2008-10-25T23:50:00.001-06:00

Happy Birthday to my favorite Jilly!! I love you. Can't wait to see you again. Hope you had a great day.

Are you FRICKEN kidding me?

2008-10-15T19:12:00.000-06:00

Dad Layton sent this to me.......OMG!!!!!

First Graders Taken to San Francisco City Hall For Gay Wedding
Contact: Chip White, 916-215-4392, 916-446-2587; Sonja Eddings Brown, 818-993-4508; both with Protect Marriage

SAN FRANCISCO, October 11 /Christian Newswire/ -- In the same week that the No on 8 campaign launched an ad that labeled as "lies" claims that same-sex marriage would be taught in schools to young children, a first grade class took a school-sponsored trip to a gay wedding. Eighteen first graders traveled to San Francisco City Hall Friday for the wedding of their teacher and her lesbian partner, The San Francisco Chronicle reported. The school sponsored the trip for the students, ages 5 and 6, taking them away from their studies for the same-sex wedding. According to the Yes on 8 campaign, the public school field trip demonstrates that the California Supreme Court's decision to legal same-sex marriage has real consequences.

"Taking children out of school for a same-sex wedding is not customary education. This is promoting same-sex marriage and indoctrinating young kids," said Yes on 8—ProtectMarriage.com Campaign Co-Manager Frank Schubert. "I doubt the school has ever taken kids on a field trip to a traditional wedding," Schubert said.

When asked by the Yes on 8 campaign, The San Francisco Chronicle reporter said she did not know if the school had ever sponsored a field trip for students to a traditional wedding. Telling the Chronicle that the field trip was "a teachable moment," the school's principal believes it is perfectly appropriate for first graders to attend a same-sex wedding. Officials in other school districts disagree.

"Prop. 8 protects our children from being taught in public schools that 'same-sex marriage' is the same as traditional marriage," said Santa Ana Unified School District board member Rosemarie "Rosie" Avila. "We should not accept a court decision that results in public schools teaching our kids that gay marriage is okay. That is an issue for parents to discuss with their children according to their own values and beliefs. It shouldn't be forced on us against our will," Avila added.

The lesbian teacher's wedding was officiated by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. Newsom is featured in a Yes on 8 television ad, released last week, in which he arrogantly declares of same-sex marriage: "The door's wide open now. It's gonna happen, whether you like it or not."

The Yes on 8 campaign's ads explain that if the voters do not overturn the California Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling, teachers will be required to teach young children that there is no difference between gay marriage and traditional marriage.

"It's totally unreasonable that a first grade field trip would be to a same-sex wedding," said Chip White, Press Secretary for Yes on 8. "This is overt indoctrination of children who are too young to understand it."

The trip underscores the Yes on 8 campaign's message that unless Prop. 8 passes, children will be taught about same-sex marriage in public schools. "Not only can it happen, it has already happened," White said.

*****

Media contacts:
Northern and Central California (Sacramento Press Office):
Chip White, 916-215-4392
Los Angeles or Southern California:
Sonja Eddings Brown, 818-993-4508

For more information about Proposition 8, visit ProtectMarriage.com

Protect Marriage
915 L Street, Suite C-259
Sacramento, CA 95814

FOR JILL............

2008-10-14T22:39:00.002-06:00

MY REAL AGE!

Calendar Age
33.8

Difference
+0.3

RealAge
34.1

A Jumbled mess of pictures from the past few months!!!!

2008-10-13T09:33:00.006-06:00

We woke up to snow Sunday morning!

Jared is getting so big.....I can't believe he has already hit puberty.

Gabe shooting my revolver at the shooting range.
Jared's turn.
A buck that ran through the complex.
Jared and his fish.....Park lake.

The boys caught a bunch of tadpoles.
My good-luck ladybug.
Gabe catching his first fish of the season.

His first rainbow trout ever!
Gabe and Jared played in the dirt while Darrin and I fished...I thought the bugs swarming around Gabe's head was so funny that I had to take a picture......He looks like pig-pen! HA.Pretty sunset.

You catch it.........You clean it!!!

Love to all!!!

Congrats to Spam and Special K. Yer havin a BOY!!! WooHoo

On this day........The 8Th of October!.......

2008-10-09T00:17:00.002-06:00

MY FAVORITE TYLER WAS BORN!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TY! I SURE DO LOVE YOU. HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT DAY!

On this day...................

2008-10-05T20:54:00.001-06:00

My big little brother Sam was born.

Happy Birthday to my favorite SPAM!!!! I love you.

Happy Sabbath ya'll

2008-09-28T14:50:00.004-06:00

I was sitting in relief society today and we had a really good lesson. It felt really good to be back at church. We had the young women join us today. It was nice to hear them read and express their views. We sang "I believe in Christ" for the closing song. It was like listening to the angels sing. It was so nice that I was moved to tears.....Just wanted to share.
Love to you all.

On this day...................

2008-09-16T22:23:00.004-06:00

My Bro in law, Harry was born!

Melissa and Harry.
Darrin and two of his brother's, Josh and Harry.

Happy Birthday Harry. We sure do miss you. Give that baby loves from his Aunt and Uncle in Montana.

1 day old Grady!!!

2008-09-11T23:02:00.000-06:00

HE IS SO DANG CUTE!!!!

What a Birthday Present.......................

2008-09-10T22:12:00.004-06:00

Happy Birthday to our FAVORITE LORETTA!!!

And just look what she got for her 29TH birthday.........

Grady James Lehman was born today at 5:00 PM. He weighed in at 8 pounds 12.4 ounces and was 21 inches long. Born to two of our favorite people, Harry and Melissa. We love you guys. Congrats!

I LOVE THIS PICTURE!

Also a big late birthday greeting to the very cute James Ole', I can't believe you are two!

Happy Birthday to my OLDEST (lol) friend, Danny. Happy Birhtday you old fart. Love ya.

For my Jilly......

2008-09-04T23:20:00.003-06:00

My wish list....in no particular order! My very own money tree!
I want to lose about 70 lbs!
Go on a real Vacation with my boys!

Lovely new camera
A new computer.
THE AWESOME FJ!
I wish Gabe would live up to his potential!!!!

HOLY MONKEY CHUNKS!!!!!!!!!

2008-08-29T21:57:00.002-06:00

Today was just a good day.
I had a good busy day at work, The boys are getting settled into school and my brother in law started a blog! WOO HOO!!!!
Then tonight at 9:30 pm or so I got a phone call from my mom!
HER CANCER IS GONE!!!!!!! NO MORE CHEMO!!!!!
That made my day GREAT!
I am so amazed at the healing power of prayer and all the wonderful blessings like family!
I love you Mom, You ROCK!

On a funnier note, I was cleaning out Jared's ears before he went to bed and when I was done I asked him to throw away the Q-tips.....He took one look at them and said " Gross Mom, That's hideous." That boy cracks me up!

ONE WORD ANSWERS.........

2008-08-15T22:22:00.003-06:00

The Rules: Answer the questions using only one word. Then tag four others.

ONE WORD ANSWERS...

1. Where is your cell phone? Purse

2. Your significant other? Soul-mate

3. Your hair? Short

4. Your mother? Strong

5. Your father? Awesome

6. Your favorite thing? Woobie

7. Your dream last night? Absent

8 Your favorite drink? Diet-Coke

9. Your dream/goal? Dunno

10. The room you’re in? Livingroom

11. Your hobby? Everything

12. Your fear? Alone

13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Home

14. What you’re not? Smart

15. Muffins? Sure

16. One of your wish list items? House

17. Where you grew up? Arizona

18. Last thing you did? Blink

19. What your wearing? Clothes

20. Favorite Gadget? Computer

21. Your pets? Fish

22. Your computer? Dell

23. Your mood? Blah

24. Missing someone? Mama

25. Your car? Malibu

26. Something you’re not wearing? Socks

27. Favorite store? Sportsmans

28. Like someone? Darrin

29. Favorite color? Blue

30. When was the last time you laughed? 4:00

31. When was the last time you cried? Last-night

I tag Mom, Kristen, Danny, Lisa.

My prayers go out to my good friend and her family...

2008-07-29T18:07:00.003-06:00

Photo courtesy of Wally Jester - Tom Jester gives a thumbs-up at the 2007 demolition derby, which he won.

A fire engulfed Jester’s car at this year’s derby and burned 50 percent of his body. A man who was injured when his car was engulfed in flames during Sunday’s demolition derby remained hospitalized Monday with 50 percent of his body covered with second- and third-degree burns.Tom Jester, a 53-year-old Helena man, was taken to the University of Utah burn center by airplane Sunday. He was listed in critical condition Monday afternoon, according to a hospital spokeswoman.The blaze occurred during Sunday afternoon’s demolition derby at the annual Last Chance Stampede and Fair. According to witness accounts, a transmission line ruptured during the event and sprayed into Jester’s 1978 Chrysler Cordoba, which subsequently caught fire.Jester’s brother, Wally, said the bulk of his brother’s burns were concentrated on his legs and arms. His neck also was burned by the flames, which compromised his airways and injured his esophagus, Wally Jester said.Tom Jester is set to start receiving skin grafts today, his brother said. Jester, who has his wife, Deanna, and son, Jeremy Kendall, at his side in Salt Lake City, will remain at the burn center for a minimum of 60 days.Jeremy Kendall, Tom Jester’s son, was part of his father’s pit crew Sunday.

“That kid jumped about 15 feet over two fences and the tires to get to his dad,” said J.T. Quillin, Jester’s cousin, who was in the stands.The other drivers quickly went after the fire with extinguishers from their vehicles, Quillin said. “Had they not — I don’t think Tom would be with us,” he said. “He was burned from his chin to where his boots laced.”One question some of Jester’s family and others have been pondering is why there wasn’t an ambulance on the scene Sunday afternoon when one had been on hand during the rodeo and every day at the fair since Wednesday.Keith Hatch, manager of the fairgrounds, said it is not common practice to have an ambulance there during the derby, but trained paramedics were on the scene. “We’ve never had an ambulance at the derby — that’s not to say whether right or wrong — we’ve never had one,” Hatch said.The fairgrounds contracted with the Helena Fire Department to have firefighters, including trained emergency medical technicians at the event, he said.Peggy Stebbins, St. Peter’s Hospital spokeswoman, said the hospital donates its services for the fair, and fair management decides which ones are most at-risk of all the events. The hospital’s paramedics were at the fair Wednesday through Saturday overseeing the first aid booth, and an ambulance with personnel was on hand for the rodeo those days, she said.Hatch said those involved with the demolition derby will gather soon to evaluate the incident and see if another such tragic event could somehow be prevented, he said. They also will discuss having an ambulance placed at future derbies.Another question will be whether the risks involved make it worth holding a derby at all, Hatch said.Quillin, who has been competing in derbies for nearly 14 years, said he has never heard of such a horrible fire at an event. “This is one of those things that aren’t supposed to happen that happened,” he said.Quillin quickly added that he is touched by the outpouring of love and support his cousin has received from those in the derby as well as the community.“I had over 43 missed calls when I woke up this morning. There are a lot of people who care and want to know,” he said Monday.Quillin describes his cousin as one of the most fun-loving people he knows.“He’s the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off his back, no question,” he added.Jester, who works as a truck driver for Associated Foods, made many friends through participating in derbies, Quillin said. Those friends and many others pulled together Sunday and raised about $3,000 to help Jester, including many of the demolition derby competitors’ purses.Tentative plans also are in the works for fundraisers, including a pool tournament and a chili feed. An account to help Jester with his costs will soon be set up at the American Federal Savings Bank.While Quillin said he will not participate in any derbies for the rest of the year in order to help his family, he will continue to compete in the future, adding that it is a dangerous sport with risks.His cousin, on the other hand, was planning on making Sunday’s his last derby.Wally Jester said he spoke just before the derby with his brother, who said he was going to stop participating because he is getting up in years and wanted more time for his family, and also to fish.“He was going to crash his car that he had competed in before, and then give up,” he said.

Ginger and the Jester family, We are praying for you all. If there is anything we can do for you, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO ASK!! We love you.

Just do it..........

2008-07-28T00:31:00.002-06:00

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember! 2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you.It's actually pretty cool (and funny) to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.
Posted

Our Family kicks BUTT!!!!!!

2008-07-16T22:48:00.002-06:00

I just got the sweetest e-mail from Loretta.......Here is some of it!

I was just on the blog…had to stop and wipe my eyes and blow my nose….twice!!!!! Once at the beginning about Darrin and then the pictures of your mom. I agree with you, mom and daughter picture was the most touching. I am still sniffling. Also, Mark hugging her was a tear-jerker. I’m sure she appreciates having a good man to support her.
Your family is something else, truly! You sure were telling an understatement when you said your family was close. It’s really heart warming to see how much you will do for your family. Not just the talk…I’d like to ….or ..I wish I could….or .. “someone” should….you people actually DO IT !!
Very commendable !!
Also, see my reply to Darrin’s email about a “little something” for Melissa to open at the shower. Sure will miss you not being here for it. Who will make “goodie” bags ? Who will bake the cake? Who will decorate the house? Oh crap, crying again!!! I might as well give up trying to do any work this afternoon!! Ha ha
Gotta go, it’s almost quittin’ time!
XOXOXO
LOVE TO JARED AND DARRIN
MOM

Happy Independence Day America!

2008-07-04T20:51:00.001-06:00

I just thought this one was funny!

11 years and counting....................

2008-07-03T22:30:00.003-06:00

I couldn't get to sleep last night.....the last time I remember looking at the clock, it was 3:30Am. I didn't feel Darrin get into bed this morning so I didn't even wake up until 11:00 this morning. I came out into the living room and Jared was watching cartoons. I went into the kitchen and there on the table was the most beautiful 3 dozen roses I have seen in a long time. There was also a big box of chocolates and the sweetest card ever! Darrin, Words can't even express how I feel about you. I love you so much and you have made the past 11 years worth living. You are my rock and my whole life. I still can't believe it has been 11 years. You mean the world to me. Happy 11Th my love.

I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!

Our trip to Washington..............

2008-06-30T23:26:00.005-06:00

Jared and I left at 3:30 Am on Saturday the 21st. I was really excited to see mom. The drive up was so pretty...Not a bad drive at all. These are some of the pictures off of my camera.

My cute Jared snoozing in the backseat.

I am so happy that Jared got to spend time with his Great Grandparents.
G-pa coloring a picture in Jared's coloring book........How cute is that?
Mom was having a good morning, So we went out for lunch.

Mom's cousin, Robin, Made this sticker for her......I love it...Hey Jilly, can you make me one?

G-pa mowing the lawn.

This was Jared's very first time at the beach. He was so amazed by the sand and all the water.
Goonie alert! Haystack rock on Cannon beach.

I guess Jared found a cool rock and had to show Aunt Lisa.

No, this isn't a whole crab. Just the top part of the shell.
Mom with her very cute, white bald head and Lisa walking down the beach.
We had such a great time with Mom, Jill, Lisa and the G'rents. The hardest part was leaving Mom and Lisa at the Cancer center at the beginning of her treatment.

Mom, I love you so much. You are being so strong. I am so proud of you. Keep it up.

It really was a great day........

2008-06-25T00:08:00.005-06:00

When Mom got up this morning we hung out for a bit and then we (mom, G-pa, Jared and I) went shopping. We went to get some new flowers to plant because some of the flowers that were in the backyard died. We got some really pretty flowers and then we went to Trader Joe's to get some more goodies...the it was off to goodwill to pick up some neat containers to plant the flowers in. We had so much fun. Mom was really having a great day.

Here we are planting the flowers in the front yard.

Telling Jared why I punched holes in the bottom of this pot.
Mom using the snuffelupagus to get some of the dirt off the front porch.
Jared's turn.
One eyed willy. While we were at goodwill, Jared was playing with a Chinese umbrella and it got him in the eye.

I think G-ma was ready to ring his neck!
I LOVE THIS PICTURE!!!!
THIS ONE TOO!

Every time mom scratched her head or ran her fingers thru her hair she would pull big clumps of hair out. She got tired of it....So tonight after dinner we did this......................

Half way done..........

Now it's all gone. We might take a bic to it or even marks electric razor. Me and G-ma were both crying while the shaving was going on. I took over for Mark while he took a phone call. G-pa video taped the whole thing.

Jilly took this one before she left.

It's weird.......

2008-06-23T13:28:00.003-06:00

Here I am in Washington with Jared while Darrin and Gabe are in Ohio. Boy do I miss my boys.
Mom is doing pretty good right now. She sleeps a lot, but that's to be expected. She is so cute. The G'rents crack me up. Seeing G-pa pal around with Jared is so cute. I am so happy that we got to come up here. I asked Jared if he remembered G-pa & G-ma Elrey...He said no, I think it's great that he gets to spend this time with them.

I cleaned out the fridge this morning....it was WAY to full and just had stuff shoved in there. G-pa said it looked like a new fridge. Silly guy.

Darrin, if you check this....I love you so much and I miss you like crazy. Give your Fam hugs and kisses from me and Jared.

Leavin' on a jet plane.......

2008-06-12T18:48:00.003-06:00

This morning we (Gabe, Jared and I) drove to Bozo to put Gabe on the plane to Ohio for his summer visit with his "Dad". Two whole months without the mouth. I will miss him, But boy did we need a break.
I called as soon as I thought he had landed and I talked to him for about 45.6 seconds......and in that time he told me that he loved me! Woo-Hoo.
Just think....next Friday I get to do it all over again....But this time it will be my sweet Darrin going to visit his fam for a week. Love to all my homies.

I challenge my sibs.........

2008-06-05T21:25:00.002-06:00

To show support for our Momma, I cut about 7 inches of my hair off. The challenge is for all the sister's to cut their hair and the brother's to shave their heads. Who's up for it? Pictures to come.

Where did the weight go........

2008-06-02T17:48:00.002-06:00

Taken straight from my cute Momma's blog. We are all so grateful!
Yahoo! Good news....It is only stage "1" . I have Chemo starting on Friday...this week!! I have a heart scan tomorrow at 12:30 and the port placement on Thursday.
Thank you for all your faith and prayers in my behalf. This is great news.......the fight is on!!!! I love you all!