May Happenings

Its hard to believe that May is almost over! Its been so busy that we haven't really been able to spend much time enjoying it--or maybe that's because its been to cold and rainy to enjoy it much :)

Joe went to taxidermy school for a couple weeks the end of April and part of May. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of his adventure on my computer, so you'll have to go without looking at the dead animals :D

Moms sister and her family came out for a few days. It was so fun having them around! To bad it rained practically the whole time they were here. We had fun anyway though.

Ever since we were way little its always been sort of a tradition to play games on the trampoline
Playing 'Running waters-Still waters'

Bowling

I have been complaining a lot about the weather. This year it seems like we've had a lot more rain than we normally have, but I actually love it! Gives me energy when it rains. I just don't like the mud!

We did have some nice days though :)

David found the spray paint can and decided to try his hand at repainting Duane's marking on the ground. Obviously he ended up getting himself instead. Hey, have you ever seen orange eyelashes?!?! Its stylish!

Family togetherness <3

Hiking up Heart Mountain with Ben and Alyssa.

You can tell I've done nothing but sit around all winter because I was super sore afterwards! I know, its absolutely ridiculous!

Too bad I didn't end up getting pictures of more. Time flies by so quickly I'm sure that even a year from now I would enjoy looking at some pictures...but, guess that's how it goes.

Now to get out there and enjoy some more of this weather!! :D

Have a Beary Special Spring!

This is wishing you all a 'beary' special spring!

It seems to me that we've had a colder spring than normal, but maybe its just because I'm a whip in the cold and would prefer it be warmer out :)

We've had it nice compared to so many out there. With all the tornadoes and floods I can't imagine all the loss that so many have had to face this year! We certainly have no reason to complain!

I will try to post some more on our happenings later on :-)

Sledding up Northfork

I couldn't resist taking a picture of the sheep on the road while we were at it :) THIS is what happens when Karissa tries to sled :p

Trying to climb over the snowbank by the road...

Creation Museum

We are back from our trip :)

When we were in Kansas we got a call that moms oldest brother was killed in a car accident, so we cancelled about 10 days and headed to Ohio to go to his funeral. While we were there our dear uncle told us about the creation museum not too far from there.

We stopped by on our way down to Alabama and we were not disappointed! Unfortunately I was so engrossed in seeing and reading everything that I didn't take very many pictures, and the ones I took somehow got mixed in with everything else but here are a few :D

Yikes!

Yeehaw!

This is a funny looking bull :)

They had all kinds of scenarios on the history of the world--from creation, to the flood, to the world today. It was really an amazing place!

The scenes of Noah building the ark were my favorite, so naturally I ended up taking more pictures of them than anything else. *smile*

The people would talk to each other. And their hands really moved and looked like they were working...

It told of the history of the church also, and how through the ages man has tried to destroy Gods word--whether it was through deceptive concepts, (evolution) violence, passivness, or other means.

It also had two imax theaters that explained how and why the stars are proof of evolution being impossible. Along with so much more I can't even begin to tell all that they showed!

It was truly an amazing place, and I would DEFINITELY recommend that whoever can should go!

December Decorations

Last weekend Alyssa came over and 'tried' to teach us how to make easy gingerbread houses. made with graham crackers and melted white almond bark, it turned out to be a lot of fun. Yummy too!

For most of us this was our first time in trying, so it was really neat. It sure did bring out the creativity (And non-creativity for me) in all of us! haha

David really liked the thought of candy!

Finished houses


Alyssa's house :)

Davids house--with Joe's help of course :)

JaLynns :)

Karissa's :)

Julie's :)

Kalena's :)

Luanna's :)

Moms :)

It was a lot of fun--of course, who doesn't like playing with food?!?!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

Time to exercise!

This is about the best gym equipment ever :D Not only is it free, but it sure isn't hard to come by!

I love how she 'exercises' with a smile :)

Cherokee Example

An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life.

"A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy. "It is a terrible fight, and it is between two wolves. One is evil-he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferirtory, and ego.

The other is good- he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.

This same fight is going on inside you...and inside every other person, too."

The grandson thought about it for a minuite, and then asked his grandfather which wolf would win.

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."

Wedding Reception

Our cousin Jessalin made the cake. She did a great job :)

Closer up

Cutting the cake

Wow! First fight :p

Yummy!

Ben and Alyssa didn't want anybody to mess with their cars! They had it locked away, but when Alyssa's dad brought their car for them we blocked their way while a couple boys 'hijacked' it for a few seconds to put a few things on :) Unfortunately it was very windy out so not much would stay on.

With all that done and over Ben and Alyssa are happily married and living in Cody Close to the airport where Ben works.

We are all thrilled to pieces to have a wonderful sister-in-law close by!

I apologize for the scarce blog posts and I hope to do a better job at keeping the blog updated from time to time in the future :)

Ben and Alyssa's Wedding--the ceremony

* Now you boys behave yourselves!*

Here comes the bride!!

Vows

View from the back

Bored

(I guess he ended up tripping on the stair while he was bored :D)

Awww

May I now present to you...Mr. & Mrs. Ben Atnip!

And...I will have a few pictures of the wedding's reception shortly :D