Evans Family

Adventures in crafting!

2011-09-02T09:11:00.000-07:00

I am very excited to say my sister and I have started or in the process rather, of starting a craft blog and etsy store to share our passion of crafting! We are busy getting stuff made and gathered for the annual Merry Berry boutique in Show Low this year! Stayed tuned as

Sisterly Charms Boutique -

Turning Scraps to Treasures

is in the finishing stages and will be open for business Soon! We will have a blogsite and an etsy store!! WHoo Hoo!

Headboard Project

2011-07-10T15:31:00.000-07:00

Hot mornings, humid afternoons and Rainy days has me searching for craft ideas online. and I found this:

This headboard has inspired me to try and build one out of this:
I am bound and determined to get it put together. It is going to look great in Kohan's room. I will post pictures when i am done!

New Blaze

2011-06-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

Fire has seem to consume this family for the last week and a half..

We were team roping in Animas , 2 & 1/2 hours away from home, when we got a call that the mountain infront of our house was on fire. By the time we got home, the fire had moved so fast that our friends had to pack up my important stuff outta the house and loaded our horses and moved them to safety.. I was a stressful night, but by 10pm we were able to go home. And that has been my life for the last 6 days.. The Monument fire rares its ugly head everyday around noon time and reeks havic on all Sierra Vistians until the sun goes down. We, or close friends, have been forced to be evacuated from our homes, and wait till it calms down enough to go home almost everynight since it has started. over 50 homes, 1 church, and 4 businesses have burned because of this fire. Today it is 40% contained. Hopefully lives can start to go back to normal. The beautiful drive to Sierra Vista is never going to be the same. The Huachucas were amazing to see, and now, looks an aweful lot like a rocky moon. I can tell you , I love electricity, and will not take it for granted again! Thank you to the Fire Fighters for their hard work, and to SSVEC boys for getting my air conditioning and lights back on!

Wallow & HorseShoe 2 Fires hit close to home

2011-06-09T13:49:00.001-07:00

Seems like only yesturday that we had to pack our belongings because of the rodeo-chedeski fire was threatening our homes, and forced us to be evacuated. I will never forget the gut wrenching feeling of being told our home was burned down, not once, but three different times. Luckly, in the end, we were able to return to our home, though the landscape and scenery behind my parents house was changed forever. Loved ones and friends were not so lucky.
And now, the White Mountains are a target once more.

Never did I imagine in my lifetime I would experience two major catastrophes to my home town. The Wallow fire is a monster, forcing thousands from their homes. Destroying a lot of Arizonians favorite getaway spots and vacation destinations. When the Greer Lodge burned down a few weeks ago, it stirred emotions in many. Now, we all have been brought to tears as the same forests are destroyed. These are the forests I grew up in as a child.

My Uncle Wade and his family, along with my Papa have made a living over the last 15 years running the campgrounds along the rim, Big Lake and Hoyer (Greer). Many memories have been made in these places. Now, they're livelyhood, along with many others have been threatened.
I am proud to report as of June 8th 2011 Big Lake as escaped the claws of the Wallow fire. For now. Please click on this link www.flickr.com/photos/63872389@n04 to see pictures of Big Lake and the surrounding area. I am so happy a little piece of heaven to many has been spared thus far. My Uncles business, RRM of America has gone up there, surveyed the area and is now turning on the showers facilities for the firefighters who are making camp at Big Lake to use. pray that it escapes spot fires.

Please spread the link to the pictures... a little bit of hope that all has not been lost.

This is the Horseshoe 2 fire.

It is currently burning in Southern Az in the Chiricahuas Mountains. These are the stomping grounds of Brandons childhood memories. Animas , NM and the Evans Family ranch are located in the valley below and the mountain range across from this fire in NM. It has been affecting the entire area, communities and many individuals that we know. It is so sad to see beautiful country across AZ destroyed by careless people.

This fire was started by illegals to escape Border Patrol. The Krentz family ranch backs these mountains. He is the rancher who was shot and killed by illegals earlier this year. Now, this week, yet another rancher of Steins Ghost town has been murdered by smugglers. These are fellow ranchers and neighbors of the Evans Ranch. It is so sad and so scary in southern AZ right now. Please pray the monsoons to come soon and that our nation wakes up to dangers along our borders. Because, I can tell you first hand. They are real.

Thank you to the firefighters who are spread out all over AZ right now for your amazing efforts at taming these beasts. Beasts that were unleased by your fellow man.

SPRING FLING

2011-05-23T11:23:00.001-07:00

These two are simply Fabulous.

And so is Spring.

Pillowcase dresses

2011-03-18T21:34:00.001-07:00

I am making pillowcase dresess... perfect for spring and summer! throw a cute pair of bloomers under them in the summer, and a long sleeve and tights in the winter.. bonus is when they start to get too short, turn em into a cute top with a pair of capris or pants!

Prices are: $15 for sizes 3 months to 18 months.

$20 for 24 months to 5t.

anything above 5t $25.

email @ crazedgrl16@gmail.com me if interested!
*I will need to get two sets of measurements from you *
Here are some fabric samples to choose from, getting ready to make an order! contact me if looking for a specific "theme" fabric. I know of some really cute western themes and party themes too!

**Note there is a standard 5.95 shipping fee**

** Please contact me before purchasing**

** I will choose matching fabric for the bottom cordinating trim on dress***

new year. new me.

2011-01-14T08:11:00.000-08:00

Wow. I have been H OR RI BLE at blogging these days.

Good ridence to 2010.

Worst year, (well second worst year, 2003 gave it a good run) of my life.

SO. New Year. New Me.

Hello 2011.

May this be a promising, healthy, happy year for all.

my New Years resolutions:

1: start updating my blog more.

2. Loose 10 or 15 lbs by May for our vegas trip. (everyone has a weight loss one I know, so cliche right?) BUT I did sign up for a kickboxing class! And stocked up the pantry with slim fast. yum.
3. save more money. Guess by being on a liquid diet , i cut my grocery bill down!
4. Have more patience. Kohan starts school this fall and i have limited time at home with him , so i am going to start appriciating that little guy more.
5. Grow a supurb garden this year!
6. Get better and better at team roping.
7. Start MORE college classes ( ya i know i am making a carreer outta it.)
8. Be a fanastic me. improve my home making skills which involves being crafty AND saving money by DIY projects!
9. smile more. ( they say put a smile on your face and it improves your mood.)

I think thats a good start? We just returned from Disneyland celbrating my moms 50th and kohans birthday so i will get some pictures up of that, and I am redoing Paiges room in a birds/owls nature theme so I will start to show progression on that project. ALSO I am quilting her comforter so wish me luck! I am inspired by all you crafters out there, so thank you!

Smile.

spooktacular......

2010-10-28T14:24:00.000-07:00

.....Is what my kiddos are.

Hope everyone has success trick or treating this year.

Happy Halloween!

Evans update

2010-08-05T18:29:00.001-07:00

A little taste of the past few months

Our sunsets mukin stalls
Kohan's new horse-Lewis

They just did their 1st barrel race together.Riding SheepTeaching Paige how its done. (Paige uses a roll or wrapping paper lol)Best babysitter ever.Kohan just being the cutest cowboy.

My Paige.

Her official name for me - "MOP".

Said capitalized always. Learning her ways around the Sierra Vista mall.

Just being as cute as can be!

Challenges

2010-05-15T21:48:00.000-07:00

We were faced with a family crisis on April 13th, On his way home from work, Brandon was involved in a car accident on Hwy 191 outside of Douglas @ 3:45pm. I tried calling him at 4pm to see where he was and could not reach him. I later found out around 4:30 from the DPS officer picking up Brandons Cell phone out of the dirt on the side of the road and finally answering it, that "the owner of this phone was in an accident and was air lifted to Tucson." 30 minutes of panic stricken phone calls to ER's and Fire departments to find out if he was even alive, I can honestly say were the most horrific minutes of my life. I will never forget that day.
Here is a little recap for those who haven't heard:

The speed limit was 65 MPH and the car in front of him pulled into the turn lane to turn right, and decided at the last minute to pull back out in front of Brandon. He rear ended them @ 65mph causing the air bags to deploy and then shot him into oncoming traffic where he then was hit, head on by a Ford F150 after the airbags deflated. He was airlifted from the scene of the accident to UMC in Tucson and spent 3 days in ICU recovering from 2 major brain hemmorages, a tear in his spleen, all the ribs on his left side broken, and we just recently found out that on his air flight to Tucson his left lung collapsed and the flight crew had to stick him in the side to reinflate it. Initially he had intestinal damage from his seat belt and was on standby to have a portion of his small intestine removed if the swelling didn't go down. He had some scary moments in ICU and had over 6 CTs throughout the process to watch his bleeding. He had some scares with his blood sugar levels and had to have insulin and his potassium levels kept dropping. He had an allergic reaction to Morphine and it put him in a coma like state.

But... with the help of family and friends and The WONDERFUL staff at UMC, including Breann Tedford (Haynes) who is a trama nurse at UMC, who actually recieved Brandon from the airvac crew, he recovered well enough on day 4 to go to an inpatient rehab facility at TMC for 7 days.

He doesn't remember any of it except the last day in rehab. He said some of the most funniest things and some of the saddest things. He lost his vision but as the blood absorbs in his brain, it gets better and better everyday. And his 24 hour migranes have gone away! YAY!

All in all he was most excited to see his family and Kohan and Paige and talk with friends. Thanks to everyone who came or called of had any part in helping us during this process. thank you for all the support and prayers. Also thank you to the medics, and EMTs who made the right decision to fly Brandon, because they saved his life. I believe it would have been a different story if he had stayed @ the Douglas hospital.

I honestly think he had a guardian angel with him, and is so lucky to be alive. I was too close to finding out what my life might be like without Brandon, and I hope that day does not come that close again. Thank goodnes Everyone involved in the accident, including the 5 month pregnant lady and her 7 year old who pulled out in front of him, and a 65 year old lady in the pickup, were treated and released with no serious injuries.

P.S. on a happier note, during all of this, our family and friends helped move our stuff to our new home in Hereford (suburb of sierra Vista). So thanks to all of you who helped. We are LOVING it down here and are enjoying the weather and our 10 acres to roam. We have been busy planting grass and fruit trees all of which is helping Brandon slowly but surely, get back on his feet and "feel useful" like he says and off the coach and feeling better. He even promised a garden! He loves having his horses here and is living up every minute with his kids.

Happy Easter 2010.

2010-04-06T14:41:00.000-07:00

We had a great time at the lake with family and friends. Happy Easter.

Spring showing its Face?Maybe.

2010-03-17T21:42:00.001-07:00

Things I heart.
Big hats.

Siblings playing nicely with each other.

Chubby babies.

Funny Faces.

Finally Figuring out how to make shoes.

Finally just having time to sew.

Thank you spring for finally arriving. My kids can now terrorize the back yard, leaving mommy to be able to have... mommy time.

Paige Turns 1!

2010-03-07T10:45:00.000-08:00

My little girl is now a toddler! She had her very first birthday party and loved it!
Here are some facts about this little girl who came into the world on 3.6.09 and stole our hearts the moment we met her:
She loves her brother. He can do no wrong.
but not as much as she loves food.
Any kind of food.
She loves to dance.
She started walking three weeks before her 1st birthday.
Her first words were Dada followed by Momma.
She answers "ya ya" to every question you ask her.
And yells "Tug" at every dog she meets.
Paige hates animals. What you Say I know. Especially coming from our family.
Hates em. Doesn't like them at all.
But she loves her family and is always happy.
She has filled our life with joy and has her daddys heart.
We love you Paigee the Pooh!
Happy Birthday!

Recent Pictures

2010-03-04T12:35:00.000-08:00

Paige and Wyatt Chirp having breakfast together.
Our new female puppy Dally. Now we have two aussies. uh oh.
Kohan's newest best friend.
Paige and her birthday tutu. Will post birthday pics soon!

Acceptable child Abuse

2010-02-17T11:48:00.001-08:00

Since the weather has been so nice this week in Snowflake I wanted to go for a bicycle ride. I got Paige put in the little seat attached to my bike and got ready to go. I look over at Kohan and he has his stick horse.
I say "dude get on your bike so we can go for a ride around the block".

Kohan replies, "nope I'm gonna ride my horse cause he needs the exercise."

"Alright" I say. "I hope you can keep up."

"Mom, my horse is super fast, I hope you can keep up."

So off we go around the block me on my bike with Paige on tote, and Kohan and his stick horse, Black trotting along side.

The whole way.

Out of curiousity on how far the kid could go trotting along side I pushed it to one, two, three, four blocks. We had passerbyers double take Kohan, a few honks and waves and chuckles from neighbors and screeches of joy from one admiring sister. We rounded the corner to our street and Kohan slows down to a walk.

"Mom my horse is super tired, he just can't go anymore. I need to park him and get my bike."

So we put the horse back in the barn and set off for yet another journey around the block.

Rod FREE

2010-02-02T04:35:00.000-08:00

Brandon had his three rods taken out of his arm yesterday. He is so excited. This means he is a week away from going back to work, at APS. He has been very busy being Mr. Mom while I have been working at the hospital but he is thrilled to go back to lineman duties. It was like a kid in the candy store when I walked in to his recovery room yesterday. Best feeling ever, when I rounded the corner with Paige in tote, and Kohan holding on to my leg, Brandon's face lit up and had the biggest smile and was so happy to see us. Or maybe because his arm is out of a cast? Not sure which but we will pretend it was seeing his family. He was happy Brandon again, talking a mile a minute and up getting dressed, eating and drinking his liquids all before the nurse told him to so he could go. It was so funny.
So one more CT scan to confirm its healed, Physical therapy 2 times a week, and Brandon is done with his wrist ordeal.
Thank goodness.
Kohan on the other hand was crying yesterday...
He asked Brandon, "if you get your cast off you go to work huh dad."
He is very bummed Dad won't be at home anymore.
Now back to Douglas he goes.

Cuddle Up...

2010-01-22T17:42:00.000-08:00

To a good book.
I am starting to accept that I did move back to the white mountains, and that my blood will, eventually, get "thickened" to the cold once more.
With the snow, I have now become a little obsessed with this place:The public library.
Well the Snowflake library to be exact.. Show Low's has more of an eye appeal for purpose of this blog. Anyways,

I have spent many hours browsing the shelves for a good read. I have found a few. So has Kohan. Who knew that the library and a book could be used for bribery? Take note moms because a new book for nap or bed time gets the little ones eyes a' twinklin.

My new read that I can't put down, is this:

It has been made into a major motion movie, that comes out very soon. It caught my attention right away. I read the first one in two days. The good news, it is a five book series. If you like adventure, greek mythology, and a good easy read try this series out. The public libraries
carry them. I am on the wait list for book 2 and 3.
Who knows,
they could be the new Twilight.

COLD

2010-01-13T09:38:00.001-08:00

I am over this kind of weather.
Just as you see the hope of warmer temperatures and clear skies, it gets cloudy and cold with a chance of snow again... and your reminded that its only January.

Its because I was jazzed about getting an opportunity to go ride my horse today.
She too is sick of the cold.
My poor kids are sick of the cold.
Where did we move too?
We are vacating our house this weekend and head down south to the ranch where i am hoping for higher temperatures and clear skies. With lots of outdoor activities.
Spring, I hope your beautiful face is ready to shine soon.

A very happy Birthday to you!

2010-01-04T08:03:00.001-08:00

This guy is a whopping 4 years old today.

He has informed me he grew over night and feels older and knows how to be 4 now.

He has chosen spiderman as his birthday theme with an Iron man birthday cake, and has a special day planned to go see Alvin and the Chipmunks. " You know mom the one with the girl chipmunks that sing all the single ladies", as he shakes his butt to demonstrate how they sing.

Happy Birthday Ko Bear we love you! I hope that being 4, you still have time to come get in bed with us every morning still, story time every night and there is still time for hugs and loves at bedtime. And as Kohan would say lately , "I'm Pretty sure" your an amazing big brother with such a sweet, kind heart.

I can not believe he is one year away from starting kindergarten.. oh how time flies.

Special note: (Thanks to uncle "B" for the super cool cardinals jersey he wore proudly all day yesterday! This is him posing in true Kohan fashion.)

Merry Christmas

2009-12-27T16:40:00.000-08:00

Just wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! Hope everyone had a great holiday.

Recovery

2009-11-03T09:27:00.000-08:00

Brandon had his surgery on monday. After four hours of sitting in a waiting room worried and imaging the all the worst possibilities he was done. It went so well they didn't graft bone from his hip, but instead took a piece of his radius bone in his arm and put it into his wrist and rerouted arteries to feed the new bone marrow. It went so well he didn't have to spend the night and was able to come home with me. He is in a lot of pain and has months of recovery but I am thankful that is all. Kohan stayed with his G-ma and called Brandon last night to check on him and told Brandon he could have his wrist since dads was broke. Kohan came home this morning and is very worried about his daddy. He informed me his wrist hurt bad too and we needed to wrap it and prop it up on pillows like dad.
He idolizes his father in every way.
I am just glad he is around for Kohan and Paige. :)

F.A.M.I.L.Y.

2009-10-31T14:14:00.001-07:00

Runaway..Driver Wanted

2009-10-27T20:00:00.001-07:00

Sweet moments with My adorable kids in their halloween sweaters Grandma Pat made them. Thanks Grandma they loved them.
And then we move on to this:

Kohan was mad at me so he packed his bags (all toys mind you) and wanted to go to Nanna's house. I told him I would not assist him in his runaway plans. He informed me that he could not drive. So I told he better wait for a driver... no one ever came. So he came in the house and decided he wanted dinner.
And then I open the door to Paiges room and this is what I found :

My little Girl can now stand in her crib. And she was estatic about it. She hasn't even mastered crawling yet. So I had tear apart her crib and lower it so I didn't find her on the ground.
Wonder what tomorrow will bring.

Kids Korral

2009-10-14T13:05:00.000-07:00

Poor Kohan doesn't feel well. He had a temp of 102.5 for two days.
He had to get tested for Swine Flu.

Turns out he just has a respitory infection.

He hated this mask and made sure all the nurses knew "no shots for me."

Note: He is since feeling better from this picture being taken.

Paige Feels Fine. She is just a happy girl.
Her nick name from daddy: Paigee the Pooh.
He sings to her, "Paigee the pooh, Paigee the pooh, looking for her pots of hunny..."
Can you see why?

Graduation Day

2009-10-08T11:19:00.000-07:00

He has waited seven years for this day.

Two years of a lineman school at Chandler Gilbert.

One year of a pre apprenticeship and four years of a very demanding apprenticeship which consisted of numerous day school, night school, countless rotations that took him all over the state and away from his family - sometimes for days, weeks, even months at a time. Many JPE evaluations, oral and written test that were studied for on my couch with Scott ( another apprentice that became a regular around the Evans household - could probably be considered a member of the Evans Family to some lol) for hours reciting information out of the Linemans Handbook. Many nights of worry about grades and Thousands of stories about lineman work ( trust me you start to understand things like a powergrade after hundreds of these stories) and nodding my head and pretending I am listening 100%.

He waited for May of 2009 to come. This is the day he topped out. This is the day he became a lineman.

We celebrated this event on October 4, 2009 - Brandon James Evans Graduation Day.

I guess you can say he graduated with the highest of honors - APS Apprentice of the Year.

He now has three diplomas/certificates to prove his accomplishment. He officially has his little Lineman card to put in his wallet.

And he could not be any prouder.

And neither can his entire family.

Way to go Boys! You all deserve it!APS CLASS OF 2009

Brotherhood IBEW Local 387

Things around the house

2009-09-27T18:08:00.000-07:00

Things you can find around my house these days. I love this time of year.
Halloween Decor.
I am ready trick or Treaters!

My flower garden.

My Roses. ( I have bragging rights around the neighborhood you know.)

A free lawn mower..

Sweet treats..
Enjoying his hard work.

Me Enjoying my hard Work..

Grown like a Weed

2009-09-26T15:06:00.000-07:00

Paige loves life. She loves it even more now that she can see the world from a sitting position.

She might love it more with hair. Still no hair.. oh well.. Still love my bald beauty.

All is well.

2009-09-18T10:42:00.000-07:00

Just letting you know I am still alive and well. It has been awhile since my last post due to the fact my computer has yet again taken a dive. So I am patiently waiting for Brandon to finish his "research" into laptops to get a new computer.

Quick update on the the family starting with . Me.
I have started the CNA and Phlebotomy program at NPC and I have successfuly stuck my first victim in Phlebotomy and can draw blood using a butterfly needle and the veins in your hand.
I am learning to Team Rope. YA learning. Brandon bought me a horse named Foxy Roxy as Kohan calls her, and I am learning SLOWLY to head. ( for those of you not into Roping its not sexual get your mind out of the gutter. I catch the horns and drag the steer for Brandon the rope the legs.)
I have grown beautiful roses bushes which was on my list to accomplish so I can try a garden next year.
Brandon is also team roping. Which has led to bringing up an old injury in his hand and is at the orthopedic surgeon today learning if he needs surgery or not on his wrist. He is facing the gloom of being sent to Douglas for work. Good ol' APS is interfiering with our lives yet again. Just in time for winter and other obsticles to surface he will be gone and I will resume all roles of the house and life and keep sane. Not sure how that will go. If you have suggestions please pipe up.
Kohan has started Preschool three days a week at Emkes and LOVES it. He thinks he is just a grown up now and is enjoying sissors time at school. He rides sheep again this weekend at the county fair. He did his first junior rodeo with brandon a couple of weeks ago and thanks to Brandon jogging swiftly around barrels leading foxy Roxy around them, Kohan placed 4th in Barrels and got a check for $10.41. Which he is planning on cashing and buying himself a belt with a buckle since he "didn't win a stinkin Buckle" at the rodeo.
Paige has hit the 6 month mark!! she is rolling like crazy to follow you into a room, and can sit up like a big girl until she is pushed over by her brother. She is such a happy girl but is quickly learning to Whine when her mother enters a room no matter who is holding her.
More to come later with Pictures.. Halloween costumes are sure to be posted.:)

Where Leaving on a Jet Plane.

2009-07-29T14:03:00.000-07:00

4 plane tickets. 3 suitcases. 2 carseats. 1 stroller. A three hour drive to Alberquerque. 1 hotel room . 1 early am flight tomorrow morning. 2 excited kids to see a whale named Shamu. 2 parents going to try and juggle all of this, and get on an airplane bound for Houston Texas to visit Brandon's Family is... Priceless.

Wish I was the bistanders watching this Family of four try to get on an airplane with all their crap and a five month old and a crazy busy 3 year old. Chaos for sure. Will let you know how it goes!

Ranch days

2009-07-13T14:57:00.000-07:00

We have been super busy these days. Brandon bought a new horse - Primo. So we have been busy riding him and getting him into shape. We went to the ranch and brandon team roped with his brother and dad. And we did a LOT of riding and gathering to brand the spring calves. It was a long weekend but fun. Here are some pictures.

Paige and her accomplishments

2009-06-29T11:16:00.000-07:00

This has been a Huge two weeks for Paigeepoo. She is almost four months and She is officially getting her first tooth! It is coming up on the bottom, and she is a grouch about it. She started on Rice formula. And is ALMOST ready to roll over. She can roll from her stomach to her back but not from her back to her stomach. She discovered her feet, and loves them. I have to put socks on her because she is sucking the ends of her toes raw. And she is trying so hard to laugh but just lets out a little grunt and a sigh.. so cute.

Happy Fathers Day

2009-06-19T11:16:00.000-07:00

It's early but I will be down at the ranch in Animas celebrating Fathers day with Brandon. It's where he loves to be for this day and his birthday.

Just want to tell my Husband I love him, unconditionally, no matter what. Thanks for being such an amazing dad and idol to my babies. Your Son loves you and tells me all the time "one day I will ride wild horses like my dad." And "one day mom, can I go to work like my dad? I want to climb high too." And for moments like these: I love watching Paige's face light up when you walk into a room, and to see her smile and laugh at her daddy. She appriciates all the poopy diapers you change and when you save her from her crazy brother!! Happy Fathers Day Brandon!!

And finally to my dad,

We love you! Thanks for being such a good listener when I need to vent, for making anyone who meets you to be able to laugh at your sense of humor, for being the life of a party, an awesome husband to my mom, and for being a good dad, and an even better Pa to my kiddos. Happy Fathers day!!

Wedding in Mexico

2009-06-17T12:14:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!! So I have lots to post about - but thought I would post a quick one to introduce everyone to my new sister in law. Just wanted to say congrats to my Brother for finding such an amazing, kind hearted girl to bring into our family- Ms. Chelsea. They tied the knot in Rocky Point, Mexico on June 7th on the beach at sunset in an amazing ceremony that could not have been anymore perfect!! The pictures are thanks to ms Errin Butler. I will post more from our 8 days in Mexico once I get my camera up and going. Enjoy!

The Lineman

2009-05-13T17:19:00.000-07:00

Today is the day Brandon is now officially topped out as a lineman. After two years of lineman school, and a four year apprenticeship with APS - my hubby is a lineman and an apprentice no more.
Congrats Brandon we are very proud of you. You have worked so Hard and I am blessed to have such a wonderful role model for my kids to look up to. Thanks for all that you do.

Fun in the Sun

2009-05-11T08:06:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had an amazing Mothers Day Weekend. I did. Brandon and the boys headed off to Vegas for a guys weekend, and us girls ( my mom, Chelsea, Ashley and I) and my kiddos met up with Brandons parents at the Arizona Grand Resort to do a weekend at the WaterPark. It was so nice. We spent Friday and Saturday hanging pool side watching Kohan be a dare devil and jump into the with his floaties and tube, and drinking colorful drinks.

On Sunday I awoke to my mom and Kohan making me my favorite breakfast - coffee and waffles. We went shopping all day and helped Chelsea with some last minute wedding stuff. Went to the shoe store where everyone had to eww and aahh over all of the shoes Kohan tried on and modeled for us.

Then my hubby came home flowers in tote and cards from my munchkins. All in All, got to hang with my mom and my kids. Great weekend.

2009-05-04T14:06:00.000-07:00

Oh my sweet-

baby Paige,

Little Miss , drama momma, Paigeappotomus,

or Pigapottamus (because she is a Huge snorter) whatever you want to call her, is already 2 months old!

She is already trying to sit up, holds her head up like a champ, and officially today rolled from her back to her side and got stuck. Then precided to cry. And Snort.

She loves her brother, thinks he is the funniest person in the world.

And Kohan, Well..

He loves her too.

Just doesn't love when she gets attention. So he tries VERY hard to make sure Everyone knows he's around. Proof provided by this picture. "She only needs one picture mom!"

Momma Got New wheels

2009-05-02T17:56:00.000-07:00

I love my new car. It is Dodge Charger- It looks a lot like this picture, but mine has a spoiler. I love It, and Kohan Loves it. I now have a race car like Lightening Mcqueen. VVRRMM!

love me, hate me, say what you want about me...

2009-04-28T08:55:00.000-07:00

Friday night my sister and I got to go see Brittney Spears in concert along with the pussy cat dolls, after leaving a much devistated little boy at home who was crying cause he wanted a ticket to see Britney Spears. Let me just tell you, She may be crazy but that girl can dance and that girl can put on a show. It was 0ne of the best concerts I have been too. She did a lot of her old music as well as her new CD. I have never seen so many Gay Guys in one place before! LOL. For all of you who listen to 104.7 FM we met John Jay and Rich!! . We had drinks at Margaritaville and watched some trashed women make fools of themselves, almost brawled with some 40 year old ladies who apparently don't know how to do a 4 way stop correctly and almost hit my car - sending my sister into a driving war..... ah so fun.. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time!! So shout out to Ashley putting the " Cancer stick smoking Grandma in her place!".

Ms. Chelsea's Bridal show was Saturday in Show Low. It went really well and she got lots of cute things.
Brandon had Rodeo Practice at Toby's house in Pinetop and I ended up picking him up at 10 oclock at night after telling him to set the drink down, walk away from the poker game, and passed all the other lineman there begging for their friend to stay and play. Ah they get older but they are all still little boys at heart.

We went and looked at a house in Snowflake behind the big church on Central and 4th West street. It is an older home, has a great layout of a house.. but needs some major upgrading out of the 80's. When you first see it you have to put on your "potential" goggles. But it is a great deal, and I am ready for the challenge of making it a Great Home. I am 95% sure we are moving into it come the 3rd week of May----- SO Start packing is on my agenda. ( A side note, Brandon's crew is going to Holbrook in two weeks and will be there until August, so yea!)

And last but not least on Sunday I went and test drove some cars and narrowed my search for some new wheels to either a Crysler 300c , a Dodge Charger, or a Ford Edge (random pick from the rest, yes I know). I am still in the deciding factor and we willl see what Hatch Motor comes up with for me. And yes, I am getting a Smoking Deal from Hatch!!

Roosevelt.Good for the Soul.

2009-04-14T10:03:00.001-07:00

We went to the lake for the annual Easter campout. Paige had her first campout. Kohan got to play in the dirt and be a boy. We had smores. We dyed eggs. We hunted eggs. We got Easter goodies. We flew kites. We sat by the fire. We told stories. We laughed. We played horse shoes. We went out on the boat. Brandon Wakeboarded.(it was to cold for me.) We huddled under the awning. Because it rained. We ate LOTS of good food. Most importantly we saw friends and family. Priceless.

Cross Roads

2009-04-06T10:17:00.000-07:00

I feel like I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. Why did the economy have to suck right when we are trying to sell our house and move back home? Brandon and I have some tough decisions to make in the next two months - to buy a house or rent one, to sell our house or rent it out,. What if we can't get it to sell or rent out. What then?
What to do if Brandon tops out of his Apprenticeship and can't move to Snowflake. What if he gets stuck in taking a job in Douglas for example. Its back to the long distance relationship AGAIN. Having a husband and the kids having a dad on the weekends only. We have dealt with this for 4 YEARS and I wish it would go away, finally. It is truly is amazing Brandon and I have stayed as strong in our relationship as we have, with all the out of town working - we are talking months at a time of only seeing eachother Friday night thru Sunday Afternoon- and all of the obstacles we have hurdled. It feels like the more responsible we are, the harder we try to do the right thing, the crappier our outcomes. I am tired of putting our lives on hold because of the decisions that others make, mold our lives.
UH, it sucks getting older and having responsibilities sometimes.... All I know is I will be ready for a week of NO responsiblities other than what cocktail I want with my shrimp in Mexico come June. The next two months are going to be a challenge and HUGE DECISIONS for Brandon and I to make.
I guess hold on, and see what happens.

2009-03-31T13:39:00.000-07:00

A boy and his dog

2009-03-26T18:38:00.000-07:00

The newest addition to the Evans Family:

Tug.

The aussie.
Kohan absolutely loves him too.

(I know, what am I thinking? - newborn + puppy= no sleep.)

And Little Miss Paige is already 3 weeks old! Time flies by so fast.

L.O.V.E.

2009-03-19T11:05:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would share this cute father-daughter moment. Paige Celebrating St. Pattricks Day.
Kohan is spending the week with his Nanna and Pappa at the ranch. My house is erie quiet without him around. I miss him, can't wait to pick him up on Sunday.

All in a days work.

2009-03-15T15:43:00.000-07:00

We had family day today. And it was great. We went and got Paige's newborn pictures done, and pictures of Kohan and Paige together. (They turned out so cute, can't wait to post them.) In assuring that Kohan behaved himself during pictures we took him to McDonald's to get his happymeal and then took him to a mini carnival as a reward for being good. He got to ride a ferris wheel - wish I had my camera the look on his face was priceless.And then flew his dad in a mini helicopter. He helped his dad work on his "race car" as Kohan calls it, and rode his four wheeler to the park. He then wanted to have a campout in his room to take a nap.

After a long hard day of playing and being cute. For both of them.

The Debut of Paige Addison 3.6.09

2009-03-10T11:03:00.000-07:00

Paige Addison is Finally Here!! And boy what a completely different experience this delivery was than Kohan!!

I had Paige all natural ~ not one thing of pain medication in any form

But not by choice.

I went into the hospital Friday Morning at Midnight. By the time I was checked in and ready to go they started me one the gel stuff at 3 in the morning. That had contractions going like crazy, but they were tolerable.

By 6'oclock in the morning they started my Fluids and the Oxytocin drip. At this point I was ready for some kind of pain meds.

Shift Change with the nurses also happened to start at this time + and an extremely busy OB Dept = no nurses to be found anywhere.

By 6:15am I was having contractions every 2 minutes and was now ready to give in and have an epidural, but not nurse to be found.

By 6:30am My water broke, and still no nurse with my contractions now coming what seemed like every 30 seconds. At this point I was done, Brandon was done. He went to get a nurse 4 times at the nurses station and no one was listening to him that my water broke.

FINALLY at 6:45am the head manager of the OB came in her street clothes and checked me. She said I was only a 4 and could have an epidural and they started to prep me. (Amazingly once the Manager was there I had my choice of nurse there was so many in there.)

Well, Miss Paige was in an extreme hurry and as soon as I sat up to get ready for the epidural I had a contraction and dialated to a 10 and had to push. It was total panic in my room, the OB Manager was screaming for a Dr. and nurses to get the baby cart ready, I am in total pain crying for some kind of pain relief, and being told not to push. (Why do the tell you that? Seriously.)

So Thank goodness at 7am Dr. Walters walked into the OB department to start his daily shift and delivered Paige at 7:03am in the morning. No pain meds through contractions, delivery, or an episiotomy. I strongly do not recommend!! But when I looked over at my beautiful baby girl, it was all worth it.
She was 7lbs 10oz. and 20.5 inches long. The same exact size as her brother. And just as cute.

Here are some pictures of the days journey:

Day of Delivery

Welcome to the world Paige!

Proud Mommy

Proud Daddy

Meeting His baby sister for the first time

1st Family Picture

What a Big Brother!

Paige Addison Evans

She loves her Boppy!

Kohan James what a sweetheart

Today is the Day...

2009-03-05T09:54:00.000-08:00

We have reached the finish line people!! Wooo Hooo!!

Paige Addison is going to make her debut hopefully by this time tomorrow morning.

I am scheduled to go to the hospital tonight at Midnight.

If all goes to plan her Birthday will be

3.6.09.

Though 3.7.09 would not be a bad birthday either -
that is miss Megan Bowles birthday and that would be a very special day to have her as well.
Either way she is going to be a Pisces. Brandon and I going to have one spirited Daughter!

I will surely be posting pictures soon!!

Pregnancy Blues

2009-02-25T08:36:00.000-08:00

I am so close.

The finish line is within view, and yet it is so far away...

I am HUGE Pregnant at this point. And I am done.

I really enjoyed this pregnancy, more than the last, and was happy, did not complain, kept a positive attitude about the weight gain, back aches, swollen feet and hands, losing my breath everytime I rolled over in bed... and now I am done.

This baby is well cooked at this point and can come out at anytime and I would be more than happy about that. I had my doctor talked into delivering this weekend, but he pushed it back to March 9th last time I was there.

I see him tomorrow and we are going to talk.

Hopefully we can reach a compromise and get her out March 6th (Friday rather than the following Monday). Three days to a 9 month pregnant person is an eternity.

I am pulling out the big guns on this one, water works and all in his office. Wish me luck,

No one likes to see a VERY PREGNANT person cry. Hopefully.

On another note...My poor Dixie dog had to have surgery yesturday. She had three bladder stones the size of Sugar cubes removed. To a 17lb schnauzer, that freaking huge! I felt so bad for her. So I guess, someone was having a worse time than me. She is doing good, and getting very spoiled, something to keep my mind off of feeling like I am doubling in size everyday...

Happy Valentines Day Early

2009-01-27T09:25:00.000-08:00

I don't know what that magical number of age is when you stop worrying about Valentines day and how to have a romantic run at it. I am So not in the mood this year for Valentines day. Being 8 months pregnant, swollen, fat, and tired all the time will do that to you. Brandon bought himself boots that he needed for work and said to call it good on the whole gift thing for him. (Mind you the boots where $200.00). Meanwhile I have been wanting to do all kinds of crafts lately and really wanted a sewing machine. So with the magic of craigslist : I got a Kenmore sewing Machine yesterday for the fraction of the cost , love Brandon.

I am 24years old and I am completely content that for the "most romantic day of the year" instead of a romantic date, flowers, whatever, I got a sewing machine. I laughed really hard at this! So Happy Valentines to Me and Brandon, yes its really early but you can't pass up on good deals. So on Febuary 14th hopefully by then I will have figured out just how to use my new sewing machine and will get to sew all day! And maybe, just maybe, get a foot massage out of Brandon. Or treat myself to a pedicure since the belly is now getting WAY in the way of me being able to do it myself.

33 Weeks and counting....

2009-01-20T14:02:00.000-08:00

I think that I am hitting my “nesting” period as everyone refers to it. I want to organize and clean EVERYTHING in my house already. It is driving my nuts that I don’t have a “nursery” painted and a crib set up for this little girl yet. Ashley came over and helped feed the craving a little; we went shopping for baby shower decorations, and made a diaper cake for a centerpiece. I got out Kohan’s old car seat and did a deep cleaning on it. I put on the car seat cover I ordered for it, and it looks super cute and girly now! I even gave myself a pedicure this weekend, even though if I look down I can not see my toes. It took creative bending to accomplish that! I am ready to meet this little girl in my tummy who insists on doing acrobatic stunts at 10’oclock every night for about an hour, and who has me craving yogurt and granola, or any kind of carb imaginable.

Cute question of the weekend by Kohan: “Who are we buying baby Paige From?”
I am sure he thinks Paige will come from ToysRus- everything that Kohan wants he tells us : its at ToysRus in the Boys section. Even new moms, who aren’t the boss.

Ringing in the New Year

2009-01-07T09:03:00.000-08:00

Wow life has been super crazy busy for us the last three weeks! We had a wonderful Christmas, Santa was extremely good to all of us this year. I am very excited for my big present from Brandon - Brittney Spears Concert tickets! My sister is going with me and its going to be a great girls night out. I will definately be ready for that! We went to the ranch to spend a few days with Brandons parents and then rang in the new year in Show Low. Thanks Dusty and Erin for the fun night - its always fun to be the sober one watching everyone else after a few too many cocktails!!

Kohan James is now 3!!! I can't believe how fast bubba's is growing up! He was so excited the day of his birthday and wore is party hat all day long! We had a lightening McQueen Birthday party at mom and dads on January 4th and had a blast. He walked around the house all day saying " oh yeah its my birthday!"

I put away all my Christmas stuff yesturday and Kohans reaction - " Oh pickles!"

On a sad note, a family friend passed away the day after Christmas - Brandon Funk. May God bless you on your journey home Brandon, and may you be in a better place. My heart hurts for the Funk family. I couldn't imagine losing a sibling or my son. There really isn't a whole lot of memories growing up that don't include some kind adventure or journey with at least one of the Funks. They are like an extended family of mine. My thoughts and Prayers are with you .

My Very Happy Birthday to Me!!

2008-12-15T12:56:00.000-08:00

My 24th Birthday has come and gone on Dec. 10th. I had the most wonderful day. Brandon took the day off to hang out with me. He made Kohan and I breakfast and then I opened my birthday presents. We dropped Kohan off at the sitters for the day and had a date! He took me to See Australia, which is amazing! I love that movie! Then we ate lunch and he sat at the nail and Spa parlor with me while I was treated to a much needed pedicure. We went and picked up Kohan and went out to dinner at Claim Jumpers where we all over ate. And Finally to bring an end to my day, Kohan and Brandon Sang Happy Birthday to me while I blew out my candles on my Cookies and Cream birthday cake. Lovely day indeed!

Starting to feel like Christmas everywhere you go..

2008-12-08T08:45:00.000-08:00

The big day finally arrived ! This would be Kohan's 3rd meeting with the Jolly man in the red suit... Santa Claus! The only difference this year.... he was actually so excited and did not cry when he sat on Santa's Lap! We went to Bass Pro shop to the Santa's Wonderland and got a free picture with Santa and Kohan told Santa what he wanted for Christmas this year.... a guitar. It was a really fun day. While you wait in line they can write a letter to Santa and mail it, and they have a craft project to do also- Kohan made Reindeer Antlers as shown here:

If you go though, go early, they hand out a time card when you can see Santa and it is usually a few hours after you get the time card, so be prepared! We went and ate at Famous Dave's BBQ while we waited our two hours and kohan kept telling the waitress we were eating Reindeer and Elk ribs. Thank goodness he did not tell santa that!

SO Here is the final product:

(*Note the big belly on the right. I don't know if mine was bigger or santa's LOL )
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Kohan Also got to go to the APS Electric Light Parade with Aunt Ashley. Note his enthusiasm to get his picture taken before they left for the parade.

Such attitude for a three year old!!
Brandon and I didn't go, we stayed at home to watch the ASU/ UA game. Sadly we should have gone to the parade :( But we our loyal to Maroon and Gold no matter what. Team Sparky all the Way! We'll get them next year!

Sunday Fun day!

2008-11-10T13:50:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful afternoon in Phoenix, it rained here, while the rest of you got snow! I am so jealous! but to get in the spirit for cooler weather Kohan put on his bear beenie and gloves and growled at everyone that came to the door.... silly Kohbear!! *Note in his pictures his right eye - someone jumped off the couch and hit the coffee table, getting a nice shiner! Thankfully it didn't break open and we avoided the E.R. for some stiches. It just is black and blue and he has one big blood blister! *Nascar was here this weekend, and living 10 minutes from PIR town was crazy!! Kohan fit right in and wore his cowboy hat and watched Nascar racing Sunday afternoon!

I am starting up another blog of bows and headbands that I have made. I should be posting pictures of stuff to purchase soon, so spread the word!!

VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!

2008-11-04T09:52:00.000-08:00

Go out and vote today!! Every Vote counts! I feel great that I got to voice my opinion and contribute to the outcome of our countries next President!

I'm Going to be a football player... Or maybe Spiderman..

2008-10-20T09:38:00.000-07:00

Kohan started his flag football this Saturday. It was the cutest thing ever! There are 11 2year olds on his "team" and talk about craziness!! They had to learn drills, run around the field, catch and throw the football!!

This is Kohan and "coach" running drills.

Dad Helping suit up.

Running down field to me.

And After a long day of being a football player and a super hero, break time for both dad and Kohan! Very fun weekend!

A baby girl is on the way

2008-10-15T14:35:00.000-07:00

So last friday Brandon, Kohan and I went to my ultra sound appt. and we discovered that the "guess" by the nurse on my last ultrasound was wrong. She had told me that she wasnt for sure that it was a boy, but Both Brandon and I were positive that it was a boy. Five generations of two boys in the Evans family was some solid grounds to go by. WELL... we got started on the ultrasound and the technician says "man have I had a run of little girls lately." Well I asked her if we were the first boy in awhile and she said " no honey your a girl too" The look on Brandon's face, i wish I had a camera!! I asked her if she was serious!! Oh yes she is definately a Girl! I am so shocked and so is Brandon. Kohan has been telling us all along that he was having a baby sister. I guess we should have listened!! So I got to buy my first little girlie outfit that wasn't a gift for someone else ~ yay!! Now its deciding on a name~ oh~ and having a little girl has me inspired to start making those cute little flower/bow headbands. We will see how my little craft projects goes.... . who knows maybe I can start making them to sell if I get good enough~~

Getting in the Halloween Spirit

2008-10-15T09:37:00.000-07:00

We put up all of our decorations, made halloween sugar cookies, and Kohan got his Halloween Costume - he is a sun devil football player. He is so excited to wear his "tackle" clothes. Kohan starts flag football this Saturday. He is now completly potty trained, so he got a new race track to celebrate. Big yay for Kohan!! Oh..And we found out what baby #2 is.......

TWILIGHT THE MOVIE

2008-09-16T10:46:00.000-07:00

I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS TO COME OUT! ALTHOUGH I THOUGHT THEY COULD HAVE FOUND A HOTTER EDWARD BUT OH WELL! COMES OUT THIS WINTER YAY!

Only In Show Low

2008-09-16T10:19:00.001-07:00

Last Night a family friend - Dusty Butler- shot an elk in 3c area and "the boys" my dad, my brother, and kohan, went out to the kill site to see it. Kohan was so excited!! Only in Show Low will you have a picture of your son sitting on a dead elk. LoL. He thought the elk was sleeping at first and didnt want to wake him up. Then he found out it wasn't alive and was all over it. He came back to my parents house to tell me all about hiking in the woods and getting his own flash light and finding the elk, gutting the elk and giving it a ride on a four wheeler. He was pretty excited.

Kansas City Mo

2008-09-15T09:59:00.001-07:00

We just got back from 4 days in Kansas City Mo for Brandons International Linemans Rodeo Compitition. It was quite the trip!! It rained the entire time we were there, and us Phoenician's got to experience our very first Tornado storm!! On Friday we went to Cabela's in Kansas, Bonner Springs area which was about 20 minutes from our hotel. On the way there the radio breaks in that we are in a tornado warning. We get to Cabela's and ask the lady what to do in case of a tornado. She was not worried at all and said our chances were slim to none of having one. Seriously not even 5 minutes later the announce over the intercom that there is a tornado that has touched down near the facinity of Cabelas and to move to the back of the storm, that is the most safe place in the store. We sat in the "bargain cave" for 20 minutes before they released us. So we bought our stuff - which was rain gear to brave the weather the next day- and headed back to our hotel. On the drive home Sirens were going off , the radio was telling us 5 tornados had touched down the Johnson county- right were we were. Little Texan boy Brandon starts looking at the sky and starts pointing out "tornado hooks" which is the begining of a funnel cloud. We get into some really hard rain and the sky was so black, it looked like a wall. Brandon announces that this is "tornado weather". Sure enough we go under an underpass that has emergancy vehicles parked on top with their lights on and on the other side here comes a funnel cloud touching down. All the cars on the freeway come to a dead stop and storm chasers are flying by us!! It only touched down for about 30 seconds and then sucked back up into the sky. Talk about freakin scary!! All of kansas/Missouri goes back to normal business like nothing happended and we were all freaked out!
Other than that Saturday at Brandon's compitition was really raining, and muddy, I rocked a pair of rain boots and a parka all day. Saturday night at the banquet dinner was really fun, good food!! My little lineman won 1st place in the speedclimb!! Winning, a buckle and a plaque he is now a world champion. Congrats Chico!! APS as a whole took home a ton of trophies and represented Arizona well!! So good job boys!! Its nice to be home and know we are not in Kansas any more!!

3 Years

2008-08-18T10:24:00.000-07:00

Me and Brandon celebrated our third Anniversary on Aug. 6th. Well, we sorta celebrated!! It fell in the middle of the week and Brandon is working out of town, so we were going to celebrated that following weekend. Well once in a blue moon Phoenix gets an acutal storm here in the valley and it hit that weekend. Poor Brandon ended up working round the clock all weekend, And we didn't get to go out. But, he did send me beautiful flowers and bought me some Burberry Britt perfume! So We will have to save the romantic dinner for some other time!
Love you Chico!

Today's News.

2008-07-16T13:32:00.000-07:00

OKay no horse. sad. Brandon didn't think she was a good fit for me. She really needs a lot of work. So I am still in the market...

I have a little news... We are expecting an addition to the family!! I am pregnant!! I am due around March 15th or so, (St. Patti's day) a little luck of the Irish . I am headed to the Dr. at the end of the month so I will know more then. Brandon is so excited and Kohan is still trying to figure out how there is a baby in my tummy. He asked Brandon if he had a baby in his tummy. and Then asked me if he had a race car in his tummy. Too cute!!

My Horse Prospect

2008-07-02T19:34:00.000-07:00

Keep your fingers crossed, I am trying to talk Brandon into getting me a horse> This is Honey, she is a 4yr old Quarterhorse Palamino. Its about time I get my own horse at the Evans Ranch!!!!

Exciting Adventures at the Evans Casa

2008-06-25T21:44:00.001-07:00

A few fun things worth mentioning about the last couple of days.
1. On Sunday out of boredom we bought Kohan a blow up pool and had a blast "swimming" in the backyard with him, in all 16inches of water it held.

2. When we were done with our underwater adventure in the backyard we decided to play a game of Sorry. Brandon and I helped Kohan with his pieces, and the little squirt ended up beating us both!
AND FOR #3 WHICH IS BIG NEWS!!!

3. KOHAN IS WEARING BIG BOY UNDIES!!! He decided yesturday that he wanted to sit on the potty and Pee Pee in the toilet before his bath. Since then he has gone three more times!! All it took was bribing him with Suckers and Little Matchbox cars from Walmart. He now wears his "Diego Underwear" Very Proudly during the day.
SO.... I am hoping, keep your fingers crossed, he keeps up the good work!! I am so proud of him!! Go Kohan!!

Reading Material for the Summer

2008-06-19T14:58:00.000-07:00

So I just started a book Twilight by Stephanie Myer. It was really good, I have only been reading it for two days and finished it because i couldn't set it down. Today I went and bought the sequal ~ New Moon. They are very good books!! So I am sure I will be up to midnight again tonight reading!

Fathers Day Weekend.

2008-06-17T15:07:00.000-07:00

So I am attempting to do my first blog - thanks to Cayla wondering if I was ever going to do so... I am not sure how this is going to go, so I appologize!!
Fathers Day was a lot fun - we did nothing!! Yes that is fun at our house. We are on the go so much it was nice to rent movies, hang out, do no chores and have family time. Kohan was at Brandon's mom and Dads house for a week, I was in Cottonwood with Brandon, and we drove to Tucson to meet Brandon's family Saturday night to pick up Kohan. So come Sunday, we were exstatic to sit at home!!
I have lots of pictures from our recent trip to Mexico ~ I will post those as soon as i Figure out how to~~ Stay tuned!