Reynolds Family

The first half of 2011

2011-06-07T20:44:00.001-07:00

Here is what has been going on in our lives:

* Craig is still working and taking on line classes. Sarah quit her job as a dental assistant to stay home with Raylee. They are in the process of buying a house.

* Raylee (Craig and Sarah's baby girl) decided to come a month early, April 5th. she was 6# 12oz. , & 21 1/2 inches.

She stayed in t he hospital for a week and then got to come home. She is doing well, and growing so fast. She is now two months old and is 10# 2 oz.

* Emily was born May 20th. She was 8# ll oz. and 22 1/2 inches long. She is healthy and doing well. Kami is adjusting to having two. Jake loves his little sister and cousin. He is trying to talk and doing well, we have to look to Kami at times to tell us what he is saying. He is 22 months and so much fun.

Steven was hired on as a seminary teacher. We feel so blessed for this and even more of a blessing he will be teaching here in Mesa.

We are so happy that our family is still around us. It has been a joy to be Grandma and have our family grow.

We started remodeling our kitchen after talking about it for 10 years. Jake loves to follow Papa around and hammer like he is. We hopefully will have it done by Thanksgiving and just in time for Darryl to have his other bunion done. Darryl's uncle is helping us, and we have had to go a little slow because Darryl has been traveling a lot and will be gone for 3 weeks in June and a week or two in July and we have girls camp.

* Leslie made it home from China in December and started Cosmetology school in February.We will have to put off some of the kitchen because

Leslie is engaged and her and Tom want to get
married before school starts so, they are getting married Aug. 5th. We really like Tom and we are excited to have him in our family.

Madison will start High School this next school year. She is so much fun and we enjoy her so much. She is such a fun aunt and the loves her nieces and nephew Jake. She is not to excited to be the only child at home with her old parents.

We feel blessed to have her with us and have our children close to us. Our family brings us such joy.

My growing family

2010-12-05T21:13:00.000-08:00

My Family brings me such joy! I have loved every stage they have gone through from birth to getting married to being a grandmother. Life is good, not perfect but good!

Craig and Sarah are expecting May 5th and we are so excited for them. They will know what they are having next week.

Kami and Steven are also expecting and they are due May 19th. They will know what they are having the end of the month.

Leslie will be home from China next week and she has had such a great experience. She has grown up and we are excited to have her home.

Madison is not enjoying being the only child at home! But she tolerates her aging parents. She was in a play last month and had so much fun.

Jake is 16 months and he is so much fun and we enjoy having him around. He is starting to talk and loves being at our house and playing in our backyard. He also likes to ride Darryl's scooter. Darryl had bunion surgery last month and the Dr.'s said he can't put weight on his foot for 8 - 10 weeks. It was a severe case. He has done well, but is tired of not being able to get a round.

We just keep getting older and I'm not sure any wiser, but we are enjoying life and trying to find the good in everything. Darryl and I just celebrated our 26 year anniversary. What a great guy I married, getting married to him was the best decision I ever made!

Jake...

2010-08-01T20:33:00.000-07:00

Isn't he just so dang cute! Jake is so much fun. He will be 1 year this month.

He broke his leg last month. He and his dad had an accident going down the stairs. He was such a trooper. He wore this boot for 3 weeks. He had just started to walk and then 3 days later broke his leg. He is starting to try again. I must say the boot was really cute!

Back again...

2010-06-21T14:23:00.001-07:00

Well, it has been a long time since I have blogged! I'm going to try and do better.We have been enjoying our family here around us. Our family is our joy!

Jake is so much fun! He is crawling everywhere and walking around furniture. He just turned 10 months and is so much fun. Darryl and I love being grandparents.

Craig and Sarah have now been married for almost nine months.
We love Sarah and we are so grateful to have her in our family.
Craig started his own business, "Grass Kings", doing lawn maintenance. He is busy with this but needed a more stable job so they could have insurance and is
also working 40 hours at another job. Craig is also taking online classes.
Sarah is still working as a dental assistant, and gets to help with
our teeth when we go to the dentist.

Leslie graduated from High School and is excited to go to China in August and will be there until December, teaching English. She has plans of going to Cosmetology school when she returns. She is teaching piano and working for Chick-fil-A. She has worked with them for 3 years now. She has been dating a wonderful guy, Peter Jennings.

Madison started taking voice lessons this last year and has loved it. She doing well and she sang for us
in May. She is going into 8th grade. She is in synchronize
swim again this year and doing great. She loves her
nephew and can't get enough of him.

Kami and Steven are living in Mesa again. We love having them back down here. Steven is busy with school and working as a manager for Chick-fil-A. He is teaching a couple seminary classes this coming year and hopes to get hired on as a seminary teacher when he
graduates in May. Kami is taking online classes at ASU
and babysits a little boy, Jake's age. She is involved in YW's.

We are so blessed! What have you been up too lately?

The Month of October

2009-11-03T16:16:00.000-08:00

October is my favorite month of the year! I look forward too this time of year all year long. I must say this year October went by way too fast!

Here are some highlights:
Jake was blessed in Pima. It was a great day and we enjoyed being with the family. He is the cutes little guy ever! I know I'm just the Grandma.

I had a wonderful youth conference by Clint Wells. We reenacted parts of the Book of Mormon. I truly loved all of it. I came away on a spiritual high! The only thing was, that we slept in tents and it got down to 28 degrees! Yes, I was a little cold and a little to old to sleep in a tent.

Craig and Sarah got married October 23rd. What a great day! We love Sarah so much and we are so excited that Craig found her. It was a great day and we enjoyed having our family and friends with us.

We had the reception at Jane and John's home. It was so beautiful. Darryl did such a great job with the food and it was a great night. The next night we were off to Snowflake to the open house. Julie and her friends did such a great job on decorating the Main Street Chapel.

Homecoming Dance was on Halloween! So Leslie was off to the dance with Juan.

Then of course Halloween is one of Darryl's favorite holidays. He used the castle that Juan made for Leslie to ask her to Homecoming and turned it into a spooky castle.

He had so much fun. He also dressed up so nicely.

Jake had his first Halloween! What a cute Giraffe.

The month went by fast but we have so many great memories! Family and friends are so important to us. We are grateful to all of you.

What a week...

2009-08-20T10:20:00.001-07:00

Jake is here! He is so dang cute, even if I'm his grandma. It took him some time but after 19 hours of labor he has arrived. Kami and Jake are doing great! Steven can't stop smiling. What a great day in the life of the Palmers. He was born August 17 @ 12:17 pm.

And if that was not enough, the next day Craig and Sarah got engaged! Yeah! We love Sarah and are so excited for the two of the them. They are getting married on October 23.

Looks like we have a lot to do in a short time... love on Jake, wedding planning, love on Jake, wedding planning, love on Jake...OK, you get my drift!

We are looking forward to the wonderful new changes in our life!

Summer...

2009-07-31T09:16:00.000-07:00

It seems that my summer has gone by so fast! I have two weeks until work starts again, and I

wonder, what have I done with my time? I love to work in the yard, but I must confess I am a seasonal gardener. I work outside from Oct - June. My yard seems to suffer July - Sept. It has been hot!!! I seem to have more grass where I don't want it and less flowers where I do want it. I have sewn a lot this summer. My Young Women made a quilt to take to camp, I have made baby blankets, and attempted to make a maternity dress for Kami.

Kami had two wonderful baby showers and I got to go and be with her for them.

We of course are waiting the arrival of Kami and Steven's baby boy! He is almost here, he is due August 18th. "He" is doing well. Everything looks great. Kami and Steven have not decided on a name yet. Steven still calls him "Gus".

Here are some other highlights of our families summer.

Leslie hiked part of the Grand Canyon for the High Adventure in our stake. She even made friends with a squirrel that climb up on her leg trying to get some food.

Girls camp! I love girls camp. We had so much fun. I have the best YW in my ward. I enjoyed being with them all. I have not been a cabin mom in YEARS! We had two cabins and I had great leaders help me before and at camp!

At camp, I was showing the girls how an "old lady" can still do archery! I must say I did a pretty dang good job! It has only been 20 plus years since I did this!

A highlight of course is having Craig home from Rio, Brazil mission. He has met a wonderful girl, we love Sarah. She is from Snowflake.

Madison turned 12 and was able to go to camp with me this year! She has said for years "by the time I get to go you will be to old to go". Yes, I'm old but never to old to go to camp with my

baby!

Darryl our cook at camp and does a wonderful job! The girls love the food. We gain at least 3 pounds while we are at camp. Every year the stake staff love to embarrass the men in the kitchen and have them do a dance for the "lip sync". They of course love it. This year they had them dress in Chaps and dance to Rhinestone Cowboy! Way to funny. I will have to get some pictures. The video wouldn't load.

I have been so blessed in so many ways! I love my family and the gospel and I'm grateful for the fun summer and look forward to many more memories.

He's Home!

2009-06-21T17:19:00.000-07:00

Craig's home!
What a great day. He arrived at the airport at 9:50 am on Thursday, 18 from the Rio North Brazil Mission. We are so excited to have him home with us.

Here he is coming down the walkway. I of course was crying (now there is a surprise).

Here is our sign for we had for him. This is some of our family and his friends that were there.

Me hugging my boy! He grew a 1/2 - 1 inch and lost 30 pounds.

Our family together again.

These are his shoes... he did A LOT of walking! He never complained that he needed new shoes!

We had a get together that night with some of his friends and family. It was nice to see so many people. Father's Day he spoke and he did such a wonderful job. He has grown so much, and his testimony has grown and is amazing. I'm so grateful for his service he gave to the Lord. He truly loved his mission. He has said it is the hardest thing he has ever done and the happiest he has ever been.

I'm sure you will hear more later.

Palmer Baby...

2009-05-07T17:47:00.000-07:00

I love to see the new Ultra sounds they do. Here is an ultra sound of my new grandson due August 18th. Isn't he cute!

Yes, he is a boy!

The email that made me cry...

2009-04-10T22:47:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents:
It is our pleasure, at the request of the mission president, to send the flight itinerary for your returning missionary.

He leaves Rio at 10:10 pm on the 17th and arrives here on the morning of the 18th! Wow these two years have really gone by fast. I have missed him so much but it has been a joy to watch him grow in so many ways.

Craig left with Elder Brough (far right - he is from Gilbert, Az.) and they will return together setting next to each other on the same flight. I'm sure the conversation when going to Brazil, will be A LOT different from the one leaving Brazil!

He is going to miss Brazil and all of the wonderful people he met and worked with.

Aubrey

2009-03-05T07:01:00.000-08:00

On March 7 it will be a year since Aubrey came into our lives and left us wanting to become a better person in this life. At times it has felt like it has been years since this experience. We think of her often and wonder what she would have been like if we were able to keep her. I long to hold her and I imagine what it would be like to have a little toddler grandchild running around.

I try to find positive in all things and so I have had to make my mind think of positive things in this experience and not dwell on my selfish wants. I'm grateful that she is a beacon to help me be a better person to do the things I need to, to be with her again. I'm grateful she will not have to go through the hardships of this life. I think it has brought our family even closer to each other and to not take life for granted. I'm grateful for Eternal Families!

We planted a orange tree last year in memory of Aubrey. It has been fun to go out and look at our "Aubrey Tree". So as we celebrate her 1 year birthday It has been a joy to see all the blooms that have come on her tree. Spring has become an even more enjoyable time for me. I'm reminded that life goes on. I look forward to watching this tree grow and grow, to show our future grandchildren our "Aubrey Tree", and sharing with them the knowledge that I have that Families are Forever.

Wanted...

2009-03-04T20:33:00.000-08:00

Leslie won one 1st place in a district wide writing contest. We are quit proud of her! So I'm sharing....

WANTED: LESLIE REYNOLDS

Description:
· Height: 5’ 4¾” tall (don’t underestimate her prowess, she’s stealth)
· Weight: a whopping 110 pounds (soaking wet) of pure muscle – looks can be deceiving
· Eyes: blue/green, they change like a cat. WARNING: do NOT make eye contact, her gaze leaves its victims in a trance, there are known cases of death from the effect of her glance.
· Hair: high and tight! Blonde in color, brunettes beware
· Shoe size: 6 ½ to 7
· Markings: unmistakable freckle on the bottom of her left foot. CAUTION: if you can see the freckle it means that her foot is in your face.

We have recently been made aware that Leslie has been in contact with her family. Please watch for her parents, Darryl and Jeannie Reynolds, father and mother of the family of four. We only know of the whereabouts of two of the children. The oldest, Kami, was last sighted in a small town in south eastern Arizona, called Pima. She is well armed and personally protected by her 6’ 3” 165 lbs body guard. He’s lean but mean. Rumor has it that they are married, but we doubt the rumor. Leslie’s brother, Craig, was last spotted running with Gringos in Brazil. He stands 6’ 3” tall and 195 lbs. Built like a tree trunk, you won’t want to mess with the ‘Craig-n-ator’ as he is called. Then there is Madison, she is the youngest of the children age 11, and is reported to tag along with the parents, Darryl and Jeannie.

All of the family should be considered armed and dangerous. They are sometimes referred to as: The Six Pack, The Mesa Gambinos and The Sensational Six. If you have any information about their whereabouts please contact local law enforcement. Do not try to apprehend them on your own. A substantial reward is being offered.

Leslie’s piano playing skills have forced her to go mad. Eight years of dedicated piano experience allowed her to teach other students. However, this drove Leslie insane. Her attention to details and commitment to excellence overwhelmed the students and they became un-teachable. This is what caused Leslie’s fits of rage and uncontrollable violent outbursts. Leslie has been known to lock here students inside the piano bench if they did not play Bach’s Third concerto in B Minor flawlessly.

Her obsession with the TV show ‘House’ has lead to entertain raunchy delusions of perceived superiority and medical genius. Her fascination with the show lead to her performing grotesque experiments of unspeakable proportions including: melting ice cubes on one victim’s forehead and water-boarding.

Most of her crazy ideas steam from lazily laying on her bed, listening to her radio and watching her favorite, yet terribly disturbing TV shows “Monk” and “Psyche”. When not absorbed in mindless TV, Leslie has been known to read voraciously, finishing the Harry Potter series and Twilight in a matter of three hours. Her ex-best friend little miss Taylor, the tattle-telling tall-telling-trader, describes her as a ‘reading machine.’

Training, background & the criminal mind:
Leslie has been in school for the last seven years of her life, her goal: become an accomplished Marshal Arts Master. Her Sensei revealed that she has always done well in her training, learning quick and exceeding above others with little effort. All of her efforts have paid of by earning her A’s and B’s. Her training as a Ninja Warrior paid off this year when she was selected to be on the Olympic Ninja Warrior team representing China. Unfortunately, international outrage precluded her from participating. Watch out for her combat skills, even Jackie Chan won’t fight her in battle.

WARNING: her only known weakness is very strange and unusual (much like her mind). If you ever confront Leslie, it is suggested that you NOT touch her hair. She is extremely protective of her volume. This volume is achieved with mountains of product that drives much of her criminal mind. It is said that she leads a life of crime, simply to finance her hair product addition.

One way to defend your self against Leslie is to turn on talk radio. This form of entertainment seems to render her virtually helpless. The screech of non-stop talking confuses her and sends overpowering radar vibes through her head, causing short-term paralyses. Even with this weakness, it is suggested that you NOT try to apprehend her; she is an insane criminal animal. If spotted, contact the FBI immediately.

Life Circumstances:
Based on interviews with former cell mates of Leslie’s, we have learned a great deal about her criminal mind and what lead her down this tangled path. Perhaps it started with her being the subject of countless blonde jokes. Perhaps being exposed to the intense heat associated with wearing a Chick-fil-a cow suit in the middle of an Arizona summer, cooked her fragile brain. Maybe there were indications in her youth, like the time she set out for a short trip from Mesa, Arizona to Awhatuke, and ending up in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

REWARD:
The Rewards For Justice Program, United States Department of State, is offering a reward of up to $25 million for information leading directly to the apprehension or conviction of Leslie Reynolds, AKA Osama Bin Leslie. Contact the FBI if you have information about her whereabouts.

Fun Times In the Kitchen

2009-02-24T18:48:00.000-08:00

I remember years ago when Kami and Craig would fight while doing the dishes. It would drive me crazy and I would have to walk away before I started yelling at them. Funny thing is, they have fun memories of doing the dishes and fighting now. Funny how that happens.
Well, tonight I had Madison and Leslie do the dishes because the dishwasher was already running with a load. It was like going back in time 10-12 years ago.

Leslie HATES to touch dirty dishes. She freaks out!!! So I bought her gloves so she wouldn't have to touch the "dirty dishes". It was kind of funny. Leslie of course looks to her dad, hoping he will say, "it's ok, you don't have to do them". Not tonight, he walked away!
I tell the girls they are making great memories! Do you think they believe me?

Everything will be fine in '09

2009-01-08T14:29:00.000-08:00

Things I look forward to in 2009!

(not in any specific order)

Craig comes home from in June from the Rio de Janiero North, Brazil Mission.

Madison gets to go into Young Women's and goes to girls camp this year.

My 25th Wedding Anniversary!

Kami and Steven having another baby!

Craig will be here to watch over Leslie when she goes on dates!

It has been 10 months now since Aubrey was with us! I miss holding her. I didn't get enough time to hold her and talk to her. I look forward to holding her and rocking her and talking to her again. We think of her daily and dream of what life would be with her here on earth, and when we get to be with her again. She has helped me want to be a better person so I can be with her someday.

I'm excited to say that I'm going to be a grandma again! Kami and Steven are expecting in August. They are a little nervous but are doing well. Kami has been a little sick and VERY tired. We are so excited for them. We know things will go well this time.

Life brings us trials, but I feel if you look for the positive in all things you can find something. We know our little Aubrey is perfect, she didn't have to go through the trails we do. She has made us want to live a much better life so we can be with her again.

Find Joy in all things

Happy New Year

Ice, Ice Baby...

2008-10-25T16:40:00.002-07:00

Leslie & Madison decide to entertain us today. Darryl is DJ'ing to night for a wedding and we had the equipment out getting ready for the evening. I think we might be able to make some money on them!?! I didn't know that Leslie knew this song. They crack me up.

Kids!

2008-10-24T15:18:00.000-07:00

I love my job! I have so much fun with my little kindergartners. They say the funniest things to me. I try to remember them so when I get home I can share with my family. Well, I decided to share some because they are so funny. These little kids are so Innocent but just say what is on their minds. I will change the names to protect the Innocent.

One day "Johnny" tells me he has a dog. I ask him what his dog's name is and he tells me "her name is Jeannie", I say to him "oh, how funny because that is my name". He thinks that is so funny and turns to "Sam", "Guess what! "My dog has the same name as hers". Sam looks at him weird and says..."your dogs name is Mrs. Reynolds?"

I took the class to the bathroom before lunch recess. They were lining up and I look down at "Susie" and she is holding herself. I ask, "Susie are you OK"? She says..."yes, sometimes when I go to the bathroom my Vagina gets wet and I have to do this to dry it off". I said, "did you wipe?" She said, "oh, I forget sometimes."

I was doing some testing one day and this little boy sets down and a few minutes later he looks like he is holding himself. I said, "do you need to go to the bathroom"? He says "no, sometimes 'THEY' get stuck to my underwear and I have to move 'THEM'"!

They just crack me up! What a fun job I have.

Highlights form our San Diego Trip

2008-10-11T23:25:00.000-07:00

petting the sting rays...wiat, didn't someone famous die from one of them?

Watching the penguins

Steven and Madison Playing in the ocean

Darryl Enjoying the Ocean

Watching the wonderful Dolphin Show

Going to the Beautiful San Diego Temple

Leslie, Jeannie and Kami staying warm and dry at the beach

Watching the Shamu show

Trying to dry off after the Shamu show...yes we sat on the 7th row! Yes, we did get REALLY wet.

Watching a shark swim over our heads

We had so much fun going to San Diego. We loved having Kami and Steven with us. The only thing that could have made it better was to have Craig with us. Well, in 8 more months he can go with us. The weather was great, and the park wasn't busy at all. It is so much fun to make more fun memories with your family!

Who has your name?

2008-09-01T17:09:00.000-07:00

HowManyOfMe.com

There are
33
people with my name in the U.S.A.

How many have your name?

Mule Creek

2008-08-17T21:45:00.000-07:00

In August we went to Mule Creek for a Trainor (my mom's side of the family) Family Reunion. It was in Mule Creek, New Mexico. It was so beautiful. We went on a little hike and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings. We had such a nice time with the family. We wish we could have stayed longer.

The Imginagions

2008-08-17T21:37:00.000-07:00

Did I mention the he "Imaginations" came to girls camp this year? They sang and danced for us! Wow, they where fantastic! I know you wish you could have been there!
OK, yes it is me on the right. I felt like since I put Darryl on our blog I should put me also. Trying to be fair. The good thing is I'm in Incognito .

Fun times at girls camp

2008-08-02T22:14:00.000-07:00

Can I just say I love Camp! Every year we get the men to do some funny skit that they hate! Well this year we had them do "river dance". I found some great pants and shirts (thanks to Stacy Householders mom costume store) for the men to wear. They were so tight that it was hysterical. Darryl was Michael Flagerty (I think that is his name). The girls screamed so loud! Oh my gosh it was the funniest thing ever.

They had the real "River Dance" on the screen and then the men came out like they were apart of the dance. Darryl kept thinking he was done and would look behind him and they were still going in the video so he would start again. I have a video but couldn't get it pulled up. I will work on that, because if you need a laugh here is the place. As Darryl grabbed his chest to hold them I almost died, I kept shaking my head saying 'no, no please no!'.

This is my ward young women and some leaders. They were great. I had so much fun with them and getting to know them. They were so much fun. I look forward to next year!

Out with the old...in with the New

2008-07-14T12:16:00.000-07:00

Here is y sewing machine I have had for sooo many years! I think I got it when I was 16 or 17 and it was a hand me down then. Well I have babied this poor machine and every year it seems like I have to get it fixed! I couldn't take it any longer this year. I had just finished my 3rd quilt and I was starting on girls camp quilts and I didn't have time to deal with this fossil! I made a decisionand went and found me a new sewing machine!
Here is my new machine! I love it! I'm sure my husband and family are tired of it because It is out in the family room, and I'm helping sew LOTs of quilts with the Young Women. We have 13 days left before camp! Not many are done! Mine is! I do love my new machine! It is the small things in life.

4th of July

2008-07-11T22:36:00.001-07:00

We moved into our home on Bel Air 7 years ago, it is really hard to believe! One of the best things about our home is that we can take our chairs out on the lawn and watch the fireworks in the front yard from the Mesa Country Club. It has been so much fun. We have people stop by and bring thier chairs or blankets and watch them with us. Everyone is welome. Our family seemed to be spread out and about this year. This last 4th I spent up in Pima, Arizona with Kami and Steven so I could pick up Leslie from EFY at 7:00 am on the 5th. Darryl and Madison were home with all the fun people that come by. They had a special treat this year to have the missionaies over and a young girl to have a missionary discussion. Darryl said it was great! Craig was way far away in Brazil! No Independance Day for them on the 4th! I enjoyed being with Kami and Steven and watching the fireworks in Thatcher. I did miss my tradition of being on the front lawn. Next year maybe we will all be together.

Cinnamon Rolls

2008-06-15T18:09:00.000-07:00

Look at that yummy cinnamon roll! Well I just want to tell you what a sweetie my husband is.
I first need to tell you that the 5 1/2 years that Darryl was Bishop he didn't like the YW to have fundraisers for girls camp. He just gave them the money out of the budget and girls came up with the rest. For 5 1/2 years I have given him a hard time because I thought it was a great idea for them to earn money through a fundraiser. Any who...We now have a new bishop and he is completely OK with fundraiser...bless his little heart! So for my first fundraiser as the new YW pres. we decided to sell homemade cinnamon rolls for father's day. First of all, Darryl makes a wonderful cinnamon roll and anyone who has tasted them loves them. Well, we did a great job selling. Just guess how many rolls we sold? I was going to be so happy if we sold 50 dozen
(now 50 dozen is a lot).
Are you guessing?

We sold 132 dozen cinnamon rolls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you Hear me?
132 DOZEN CINNAMON ROLLS!
I must say, Darryl didn't complain at all except once to say...remember I hate fundraisers.

He had things so organized. Two days before he bought ingredients, prepared the Cinnamon/brown sugar mixture and the 70 POUNDS of cream cheese frosting. We started Saturday morning about 6:30 am and the girls and leaders showed up at 8:00 am. He had 5 work stations making bread in the kitchen, a rolling out station, a frosting station, a boxing station. We baked at two homes and the kitchen at the ward. (Thanks to Jay & Shye Petersen for coming and going all day to bake, return to the Church, pick up more, back home, bake more, back to the church.....) Darryl was so organized.

We put the music on and started our day. The girls and leaders did such a great job! Thanks to all who helped (Darryl's cousin, Bill also). We finished about 6:30 pm. It was such success! Our feet and backs are killing us (I'm sure the extra weight we carry and our age don't help matters) I want everyone to know how wonderful Darryl is. I would have complained, cussed etc. But he just put on a great smile and went to work. By the time the last batch went in oven the girls had down the right size to cut the cinnamon roll, how much frosting was really suppose to be on each roll (OK, some of the leaders went a little over board and we could not tell if it was a box of frosting or cinnamon rolls) they looked great and tasted great. We had so much fun. Someone asked at church today if we were going to do this again? My response was...Don't ask today, it is a lot like giving birth it is to soon to think about. Thanks to all who supported us!
Happy Cinnamon Father's Day

A new do.........

2008-06-04T08:26:00.000-07:00

Madison decided she wanted her hair done in

corn rows. It took Leslie 3 1/2 hours to do this.

First of all to get Madison to be still for that long

is amazing and for Leslie to do that for that long

an it look great!

I called her Bo Derek and she of coarse didn't

know who that was.

I'm sure we will have a burnt scalp after swim!

We will see how long this lasts.

My sweetie

2008-05-31T10:36:00.000-07:00

This is my sweetie! He was released from being a
bishop, after 5 3/4 year (but who is counting)
on Mother's Day and now he has a go tee (spell).
Isn't he cute!

Our new pets

2008-05-31T08:11:00.000-07:00

It is amazing how such cute things can put my world in an uproar! I have noticed that my leaves of my grapes have been eaten by something, so I did some investigating! Well, to my surpise I found these wonderful worms! I picked off at least 100 of these wonderful things, put them in a tupperware bowl to show the whole family what I found. I wanted to know what they were so I went to my wonderful computer and the www, and I typed in "yellow and purple worm- grape leaves" (thinking there is no way that I will find anything out that easy. Well, this picture popped up and so did info on how to take care of them! Well, I said, "you must die suckers"! So my wonderful husband went off to the big Home Depot to buy something to take care of these lovely pets we did not ask to live with us. I am hoping my grapes don't die because they are exposed to the sun! Look out you little nasty worms!

We are property owners!

2008-05-27T07:00:00.000-07:00

Well, we are proud owners of property in Pima, Arizona! Right now it has a wonderful trailor with lots of mouse poop! We don't plan on moving up to Pima but thought we might need it?! It is down the street and around the corner from Kami and Steven's house. Now to decide what to do with it.

What a wonderful home grown meal

2008-05-26T20:13:00.000-07:00

I wish I had a camera right now to show you our wonderful dinner we had tonight! We feel so...self reliant! We had a late lunch at In and Out so for dinner we went to our garden and picked corn on the cob, yum, squash, artichokes, cucumbers & tomatoes! It was great and then Darryl made cupcakes for FHE! What a great dinner. I must say we are so proud of our garden. This is the first time we have been able to grow a good garden at this house. The raised beds have worked great.

Craig in Rio

2008-04-04T16:49:00.001-07:00

Craig loves his mission. He tells us he has never been happier. He is in his 10th month and the time is going by so fast. We are so proud of him and all he does. We have loved watching him grow spiritually.

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-03-23T15:55:00.001-07:00

2008-03-23T15:47:00.001-07:00

Steven and Kami’s infant Angel

A Parent’s heart, a tender bruise
As they received unwelcome news:
She left so soon, her mission done...
They felt she’d stay to have some fun.

Mom thought to hug, and nurse ha bit.
And make her clothes; buy shoes to fit.
Dad knew not of her work to do
In spheres above, closed to his view.

But Father knew her worth above
And took her home to serve with love.
She’s needed there to do His work
And save some lives-she dares not shirk.

She knows her mom, and papa, too...
And someday she’ll return to you.
Our Father and His Son she’ll love.

And when this world is cold and dim
And life is bleak, she’ll step back in
And tell you of her mission fair
And all the work she did while there.

And then she’ll settle down again
To be the gal you thought her then.
Kami, her Mom, Steven, her pop...
Yours, then, to teach –the love won’t stop.

With joy so pure, a perfect life;
Can’t stay upon this earth of strife...
God’s perfect child lives up above;
You’ll get her back someday-with love!

By Don Stapley
3/08
Dedicated to Aubrey Ruth Palmer

One of Madison's favorite things

2008-03-21T13:33:00.001-07:00

We (Madison, Leslie and I) went to Kami and Steven's for a few days and Madison loves to go to the Palmer's and see the horses. The miniature horse had a baby a few days before we got there. He is so cute. Madison got to hold him, he is that small. Thanks to the Palmer's for the entertainment.

Spring Time

2008-03-21T13:14:00.000-07:00

I love to Garden, but only from October to May. I hope you enjoy the beautiful flowers we have at this time. I know they will go away soon. Gardening is very therapeutic for me. As beautiful as the flowers and trees are I think Heaven will be 100% better.

Aubrey's Memorial

2008-03-09T23:01:00.000-07:00

Aubrey Ruth Palmer was born March 7, 2008. She weighed 4.2 pounds and 17 inches long. It was a day we all looked forward to but knew it could be a sad time for us also.

Kami did great during the labor they got her started with some medication about 11:00 pm and by 7:25 am she delivered Aubrey. She was delivered breech (bum first). We were sad to not to have her alive but we know that her spirit was with us.
She had black hair and the most beautiful angel face. It didn't take long for her little body to start breaking down and and we had to be so careful with her body so the skin would not break and bleed. We got to hold her for as long as we wanted and we felt like her spirit was watching over us. We dressed her in a beautiful white "little" dress my mom (her Great Grammy) made for her and got her ready for the mortuary.

To watch Steven and Kami hold her and touch her so tenderly was a touching experience for me. Steven took her personaly down to the morg. He wanted to take her and as he got there her nose had some blood on it. He gave her a kiss told her he loved her put her down. He stopped after he walked a few feet and asked for a tissue. He went back over to her and wiped the blood off her nose. He said "I couldn't leave her like that, I know Kami would want me to do this. They are such great parents and one day will get to have a child to raise here! We know that we will see and be with Aubrey again and we are grateful to know this.

We had a graveside memorial Saturday, March 8th and we hope this will help start our healing process. Both Grandpa's gave a few thoughts and Steven dedicated the grave site. We met at our home after for a luncheon and enjoyed our families. We also had "letters to Aubrey" for the kids and those who wanted to send a letter to Aubrey on a balloon. We attached the note to the balloon and let it go. Their are 28 grand kids on Steven's side of the family and I think they really enjoyed this as the adults did. I love the innocence of children and to hear there little letters were so tender and sweet.
Thank you all for your prayers we feel your love and support.

Aubrey's Memorial

2008-03-09T22:58:00.001-07:00

2008.

Aubrey

2008-02-19T14:49:00.001-08:00

Kami and Steven were down this past weekend so Kami could go to the Dr.'s and have another ultra sound. Aubrey now weighs 3 1/3 pounds, still at 1% on the growth chart. One of the pictures below is one of the problems she has and that is a whole in her heart. I have learned more about genetics in the past few months! I had never heard about Trisomy 18 before.

Kami is 35 weeks and the time is coming soon.

As a mother I want to take all the pain away from Kami and Steven if Aubrey doesn't live long. I have problems with wanting to be in control and I have no control over what happens with Aubrey. We are praying for her and hope that we all get to keep her for some time. I know we have trials in life and they help us grow and become better people but some trials seems so hard to bare. I know that this is in the Lords hands and that he loves us. We will make it through this. We will love every minute we get with Aubrey. It has been so wonderful to have these 3 & 4D ultrasounds to watch her grow. We can even see hair starting to grow.

I will keep you posted.

Aubrey at 35 weeks...

2008-02-19T14:42:00.001-08:00

Disneyland, New York, & Boston

2008-02-16T11:34:00.000-08:00

The joy's of music

2008-02-15T17:01:00.001-08:00

Madison has been taking cello for two years now and is doing very well. She plays at school. We hope she keeps it up. She wishes at times she played the violin, it is not as big to carry around!

She is also in her 2nd year of piano. On Feb. 2 she played in an piano Ensemble with 20 othe piano's on the stage playing at the same time. It sounds so wonderful as they play different parts to make up the song. It is a great experience.

The Wedding

2008-02-15T16:33:00.001-08:00

Kami and Steven were married July 6, 2006. It was a wonderful day and we love having Steven in our family. Darryl decided to do a power point for the lunchen after the sealing and he had several pictures of him with guns telling Steven if he didn't treat his daughter right he would be around! It was quit funny!

Isn't he to cute!

The four of us...

2008-02-15T16:03:00.000-08:00

This is one of our pictures taken up at Kami and Steven' house. We went to the apple orchard and had a fun day with them. It seems wierd to only have two kids at home. We are enjoying the though! They make us laugh.

Sweet 16...

2008-02-13T13:31:00.001-08:00

Leslie went to the ROTC Ball. She had fun and loved being all dressed up!

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This is Leslie's new hair cut! She was supose to keep it long and give her hair to "Locks of love" but couldn't take it any longer...

Craig's mission

2008-02-13T09:18:00.001-08:00

Craig left for Brazil June 26, 2007. I can't believe it has been 8 month since he left. Most of the time it seems like it has gone by fast. It has been wonderful to watch him grow up to be a wonderful man from a wonderful boy. He loves Brazil and the people he works with. We have felt the blessings in our lives with him serving the Lord.

He is serving in Victora Espirito Santo...I am assuming that is in Brazil! It is actually the City of Victora and the state of Espirito Santo. It was a 7 hour bus ride from Rio. He loves it there and is about a mile from the beach. We love to hear from him every Wednesday. If anyone would like to write here is his address:

Elder Craig T. Reynolds
Brazil Rio de Janeiro N. Mission
Rua Dois De Dezembro, 78 Sala 703
Catete 22220-040
Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil

4D Ultra sound

2008-02-13T08:51:00.000-08:00

This is a 4D picture of Aubrey, my soon to be granddaughter (what a sweet little face). Kami and Steven are due to have Aubrey March 22, 2008. I am so excited to be a grandma! We look forward to her arrival and will enjoy all the time we get to have with her. We found out in December that Aubrey has Trisomy 18 (http://www.trisomy18.org). According to the Dr's. she has a 10% chance of living 1 month and 1% chance of living a year. We will take what the Lord gives us! We know we will have her in the next life. We are of course still praying for our miracle.

In January she was weighed 2 1/4 pounds. We are hoping to fatten up our sweet little girl before she is born to give her more of a chance to live a little while. I will keep you posted on how she is doing!