Remnants of the past...

The soundtrack ...: cursive line

2011-12-07T05:28:00.000-07:00

These are the best days of our lives...

2011-01-02T06:28:00.003-07:00

Looking at this picture makes me wish I could go back to such carefree days...

...when our biggest worries were Barbie and Ken's wedding, GI Joe's missing arm, and why we had to eat vegetables at dinner again.

My New Year's resolution was influenced by this picture, for 2011 I want to enjoy, relish and preserve every moment, hug, kiss and story that my kids will share with me. Time has already flown by so fast;Ethan is a mature boy on his way to being a teen and has a heart of gold. Piper has the confidence of a Queen and the nurturing instinct of a little mommy!

I'm his #1 fan

2010-02-01T13:19:00.000-07:00

a poem that touched my heart, about a mothers love for her son

No amount of gold could ever compare, to the gift of love that my son shares.
I've been blind and I couldn't see that all the love I've wanted is right here in front of me.
He gives reason to get through another day.
Maybe it's how he loves me in his special little way.
And when it gets hard for me to sleep at night....
He wraps his little arms around me and says God will make things right!
From sweet gentle touches to his bear hugs and a kiss...
He makes this hell on earth seem more like a peaceful bliss.
That great big kool-aid smile and the twinkle in his eyes....
Every time I look at him it makes me want to cry.
But they're not tears of sorrow; they're tears of pride and joy....
Too know that all the love in heaven is wrapped around my little boy

because she is mine..

2010-02-01T12:49:00.000-07:00

my little girl can be sweeter (and badder) oftener than anyone else in the world. she can jitter around, and stomp, and make funny noises that frazzle my nerves yet just when I open your mouth she stands there demure with that special look in her eyes. She is Innocence playing in the mud, Beauty standing on its head, and Motherhood dragging a doll by the foot... I adore her!

my joys of christmas...

2009-12-07T16:34:00.000-07:00

my kids are my peace, my joy, my love, my life and it's a great one.

There once was a shining Christmas tree
Standing out where all could see.
Its brilliance captured very eye
And seemed to cheer each passer-by.

Face Painting

2009-10-10T07:37:00.000-06:00

The kids got their faces painted by a local lady that is awesome, it took her 4 minutes to paint the dragon on Ethan's face and about 3 minutes to paint "Piper's creation" she will be painting Pipers face up for Halloween and blacking out Ethan's. I can't wait!

miller motor sports park

2009-10-10T07:22:00.000-06:00

We took the kids to the sports park, the last BIG event of the year. It was the Supermoto Championship Series part of the big Cycle Fest weekend. Good times and fast cars we sat under the Grandstands "best seats ever"
The winner is ...

Zip-a-dee-do-dah

2009-09-09T20:51:00.000-06:00

"I can do it myself, I can walk in myself" says Piper to her Daddy on her first day of School...I think it broke his heart that his little girl was turning into such an independent little girl who wanted to prove her Bigness to him and all watching. Daddy gave his little girl a kiss good bye and she was off for her First day of Pre-School. Upon return Piper saw her Daddy ran up to him "Daddy, Daddy" and gave him a BIG hug.. Daddy's heart was FULL again!

Last Week of Summer Fun...

2009-08-18T21:05:00.000-06:00

The Kids had a busy weekend from Friday- finishing up school shopping, to Saturday - Family Reunion, A Birthday Party for our Goddaughter, & Fireworks, to Sunday - Hiking up and touring Timpanogos Caves, Picnics, 3 hours at Cabela's, Dinner at the Mayan (Ethan's choice), and hanging out the rest of the night with our good friends house, Finally finishing it all off with a non-stop fun-filled all day half night yup that's right Monday "where the fun is" LAGOON DAY" they forgot to mention in the commercials that it about an hour wait for all rides even kiddie land...oh well here's some pictures from the Hike.

Little Miss Personality

2009-08-02T04:55:00.001-06:00

Our Princess wanted to be in a "Princess Pageant" so we entered her in the Little Miss Tooele County Pageant. She loved every minute of it from...
her trip to having her nails done "pink" of course

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shopping for the perfect dress, trying on & modeling about eight dresses and getting the "pink" one with jewels and glitter "pink" ballet slippers. (sorry I forgot the camera on this day) =(
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walking for the judges

answering her question-What is your favorite animal at the Zoo? "The Donkey" umm that was news to me too, maybe she was still thinking about the movie she watched the night before "SHREK"

her flowers and medal

her reaction "it's over"

"did I win"

she may not have won the crown but she definitley had fun and forever will remain

our little princess

It's a RED, WHITE and BLUE thing

2009-07-08T21:49:00.000-06:00

A great day with the family, PARADE, PARK, BBQ, RODEO, FIREWORKS
I have a great love for the 4th of July, it's the day we show our love for our great Country and our admiration for our Soldier's who are so unselfish and never fail the good ol' USA those men and women allow us to be FREE and PROUD to wear our RED, WHITE, and BLUE. The fly over always gives me chills and when the flag passes in front of me I have tears in my eyes and my hand over my heart that is filled with pride and love for all of the men and women who are brave enough to serve for our country but most of all for the man standing by my side who I know has more HONOR for our flag who has sacrificed and fought with all his being so our children will be safe and never know WAR on this land. Levi, I love you and everyday is my 4th of July because you are our HERO!

{A} dream

2009-06-14T23:07:00.000-06:00

is a wish your heart makes when you're fast asleep. In dreams you will lose your heartaches. Whatever you wish for, you keep. Have faith in your dreams, and someday, your rainbow will come smiling through. No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true.

so see shoes can change a girls life!

School's Out for Summer...

2009-06-09T06:33:00.000-06:00

No more pencils
No more books
No more teacher's dirty looks

Out for summer
Out till fall
We might not go back at all

"E" and the Princess are so excited for the summer they gave us their list of all the fun stuff they want to do, here are just few of them: Lagoon, Swim Lessons and Swimming, Zoo, Camping, Timpanogos Caves, Sleep-Out in back yard with friends, trail ride in Sundance (that was a daddy inspired answer), Motor-Vu and of corse DISNEYLAND!

GO!...DERBY...GO!

2009-04-02T21:17:00.000-06:00

Dad and "e" had some good'ol father son bonding over a block of pine, sandpaper and carving knives.

The pinewood derby is a racing event for Cub Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America. Cub Scouts, with the help of parents, build their own cars from wood, usually from kits containing a block of pine, plastic wheels and metal axles.

"e" raced his car (3) times...first race he got 2nd place...

second race he got 1st place...

Last race 2nd place again, They are already planning next years model...

Spring Fever....

2009-04-02T21:05:00.000-06:00

"e" and "princess" are loving our bike rides after dinner...

we all are wishing the warm weather would come and stay for awhile..but until then we will take our little bit of sunshine and ride our bikes and play outside.

Show me your "Kata"

2009-04-02T20:48:00.000-06:00

Kata - is a Japanese word describing detailed patterns of movements practiced either solo or in pairs..."E" had his BIG test a couple of weeks ago and to his own hard work and dedication he had the courage to go up in front of three judges "solo" and display his skills in punches, kicks and Kata. All moves were called out by one of the judges in Japanese and "e" had to know exactly what kind of punch or kick they were wanting him to execute and he did to perfection...later he was presented his Orange Belt. Good Job Bud!

...on 3/26/2009 "e" was also in the local paper...
Ethan Gibson (right) prepares to bow to karate instructor Mike Ross Wednesday evening at the Stansbury Clubhouse. Stansbury Service Agency trustees have decided to enforce the clubhouse’s original rental policy, which would leave commercial organizations currently using the clubhouse in need of a new space.

The Karate Kid

2009-02-26T19:04:00.000-07:00

Ethan has been in Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai for almost a month, he has been doing great and enjoying every minute. He goes two times a week and on March 15Th is going up for his next belt (orange) he is so excited! Last week he met the Master Sensei from Japan, and was able to train with him for two days...What a great opportunity it was for him, he was in total awe at this mans abilities....

Yamazaki Sensei on Cover of Masters Magazine

He signed ethans belt....

A Princess Bedtime Ritual

2009-02-08T20:46:00.000-07:00

the difference of having a daughter vs a son for us...

BEDTIME

when all is said and done
*story- check
*treat - check
*prayers - check
*tucked in - check
*hug and kiss from mom and dad - check
all of these are the same for both kids.....untill...we get to the princess then its a hug and kiss and "goodnight" to bear, to cat, to puppy, and to patch (other bear) and don't for a moment think you can forget or you will be reminded!

so in some ways boys are...hum... let's just say a bit less "demanding"
but we sure do love them both, and treasure that we BOTH get to always be there for there BEDTIME KISSES :)

Just the boys..

2009-02-08T20:32:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY NIGHT...DAD and SON...HOCKY...no GIRLS allowed!
the boys had a night out, the GRIZZLIES vs the ROADRUNNERS well the Grizzlies lost but the boys came home with two big grizzlie paws one (green) for "E" one (pink) for the princess both boys had tummy aches (junk food) something "mom" would have monitored a bit more than "dad" but a fun night all the same!

Go Grizz...

Blue and Gold Banquet

2009-02-06T18:38:00.000-07:00

Blue and Gold Banquets....
Most Cub Scouts celebrate Scouting Anniversary Week with a celebration called the blue and gold banquet. In nearly all packs, the annual blue and gold banquet, which is often the pack meeting for February, is the highlight of the year. It brings families together for an evening of fun and inspiration.

The purpose of the blue and gold banquet is to celebrate the pack's anniversary, recognize pack leaders and other adults who have been instrumental in the pack's success, and inspire the leaders, Scouts, and parents. Packs often like to invite former members and other Scouting or community leaders to take part in the annual blue and gold banquet.

Our Theme was New York...the play's star "E"

"e" was so excited for his big debut (3 min) staring as "the patient" he did great even gave mom a big smile and wink in the moment before "the patient" had
..emergency surgery...
dad,mom and sister gave a standing ovation, of course!
We love you bud!

Our BABY girl...

2009-01-21T20:33:00.000-07:00

...no not the (princess)!

This little girl is our family puppy yes she is a 78 pound puppy and still growing:) Her name is Gypsy and it had just occurred to me that I have never introduced her to my blog, so here she is, she is the second best dog I have ever owned the first being "ZOEY" same breed tho (American bull dog) zoey was a snowy white - Gypsy is brindle... We just love her!

It's our bragging right!

2009-01-21T20:16:00.000-07:00

bud came home with his report card today,
not that we were to surprised............!
Straight 4's (same as A's)

"Yeah"
I asked him how much he thought each 4 would
be worth and bud not knowing the value of a $
"says 50 bucks each" What!...we settled on $50 flat,
what suckers are we!...how ever he did say he's
paying his 10% to the bishop...he meant tithing!

A Sweet Little Ballerina

2008-12-30T19:16:00.000-07:00

Well I have been trying to take some pictures of "little miss" for about the last month but with the holidays and all I just kept pushing it aside. So today was the day! The sun was shining outside and lighting up our front room just enough that I still could use natural light.

Some Ballet Terms...just for fun!

Jete : A jump from one foot to the other: a 'thrown' step, of which there are many varieties. A grand jete is a big thrown step.

Plie : Bending the legs: every ballet class starts with plies in all five positions to loosen muscles and promote elasticity. Good plie gives impetus for jumps and also helps to cushion a landing.
Arabesque : Position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other extended behind. The arms may be in various positions but are always arranged to form a harmonious line.

Happy New Year!

2008-12-29T18:08:00.000-07:00

2009

A New Years Resolution? Lets see dare I say...OK fine I want to spend more quality time with my family ..I know silly coming from a stay at home mom, but I think having this time with my kids has been taken advantage of, I plan to make the best of ONE hour a week and play a board game with my kids and husband no phone...no TV ...NO INTERRUPTIONS. I also want to learn something new, my choice still is photography I want to take another class and become more comfortable with my camera, I want to have a date night once a month with my husband where we don't go out we stay home and make dinner together watch a movie in front of the fireplace, or go on a bike ride to the park for a picnic, I also of course want all the typical stuff too: get in better shape, get all finances in order, get more organized, sell our house buy a new one, make sure all friends and family members are happy and healthy, and be happy and healthy myself!

So here's to all of you....
Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right and remember the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

Christmas oh christmas

2008-12-29T13:14:00.000-07:00

Cookie time...

Food for Rudolph...
Christmas Dress-up

Christmas was great the kids got everything they wanted and more, E wanted the wii and star wars and Baby girl wanted a baby that grows teeth and a nursery for her baby. The husband and I agreed we both wanted a new Treadmill. Our holiday activities kept us busy, busy from parties to shopping to the annual holiday movie, cookie frosting, and yes even Reindeer feeding...Ho ho ho hope everyone had a fun filled family cherished holiday...

"E" in all his glory...

2008-12-09T12:30:00.000-07:00

"E" was baptized and confirmed a member of the church on Saturday December 6Th by non only than "uncle Allan" whom we think was sent here to be our "angel of light" because without him I truly think we would be lost in the shadows....I have never seen my son look so grown up until I saw him come up out of the water and smile like he has never smiled before...talk about a proud mama! We concluded our day by taking the kids to the Salt Lake Temple to admire the lights and peace that you feel just being on the grounds....

Jesus made saving repentance possible and He made baptism meaningful." — John H. Groberg, "The Lord's Wind," Ensign, November 1993, p. 26

Who has the Mistletoe

2008-12-07T21:29:00.000-07:00

Time for Christmas card photos...
Camera...check
Hair...combed and curled
Clothes...on and clean (for the time being)
Kids...happy and willing (no really)

Mistletoe...Oops!

....It's my father he says!

2008-11-16T19:07:00.000-07:00

.....I know some of these are completely out of focus and just not up to par but I still loved the moment so don't critique.

Do you know who I want to be like?
It’s not Roosevelt, Reagan or Ike.
It’s my father.

The man I’ll respect till I die,
Who taught me always to try,
It’s my father.

Daddy's little girl....

2008-11-16T18:55:00.000-07:00

Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have
done something right.
To deserve your love every morning and butterfly
kisses each night.

"Mom that's enough..."

2008-11-16T18:37:00.000-07:00

What better way to spend a weekend.....
making your family walk all around town...
posing and taking pictures....
because lets face it I NEED ALL THE PRACTICE I CAN GET!

Happy Halloweem to all our Ghosts and Goblin friends.

2008-11-07T10:01:00.000-07:00

Well the time came this year when "E" wanted to be what he wanted to be for Halloween. We transformed him into the GRIM REAPER... But lucky me "Princess P" still listens to her mommy so she was a beautiful Bumble Bee.

The Three Musketeers

2008-11-07T09:45:00.000-07:00

"E", Princess P and there little cousin "I call him buddy" they were all great sports to help me practice shooting in FULL MANUAL.

"E" looking ever so much like his father

2008-11-07T09:42:00.001-07:00

It's Amazing what you can learn from a great Photographer!

2008-11-07T09:31:00.000-07:00

I went to a beginning photography class and I'm amazed at all the information that Anna was able to teach in one class, she is such an awesome photographer and teacher what an inspiration! Here are a few of the first session I did with non other than my own children.....Enjoy

...Here's Princess P

Bebe Tissu by Princess P

2008-10-12T17:12:00.000-06:00

Well this is one of my newer adventures, for all of you that don't already know "princess p" is of course my little princes and I have been making jewelery for her since she was pronounced a "girl" and still in my tummy! Thank goodness she is a girly-girl and loves it all...But this is my newest line I call it Bebe Tissu (baby fabric) in french.

If you get a chance check it out:
bebetissu.etsy.com

Some eye candy for a preview!

Our Cub Scout

2008-10-12T16:58:00.000-06:00

"E" has been working on his Cub Scout badges, he is absolutely loving it!
Last week he received his bobcat badge and recognition for outstanding "friendship". We are so proud of him! "Road king" has been helping him with all the tasks that he needs to learn as far as solutes,knot tying, and flag ceremony responsibilities.

His Pack #4494

An Adorable Duo

2008-10-11T14:11:00.000-06:00

These absolutely sweet pictures were taken by the earlier mentioned photographer (Anna Jones), She just was amazing...Now I know that you might think how hard can it be to get good pictures of these two considering that they are so darn cute (got the looks from there dad) and lets face it they are so well behaved **ha ha** (they act like there dad too) so let me just tell you for the two hours that Anna worked with them she was underpaid and may have went home for a glass of wine..not that she drinks but she may have started! Needless to say I'm very thankful in the end result.

Sorry I don't seem to be smart enough to get these any larger, this will have to do for now!

Photography Class from the Finest

2008-10-11T08:22:00.001-06:00

This is such a great opportunity, I had the kids pictures taken a few weeks ago form a lady (Anna Jones) she did awesome! I wish I could show them to you...Anyway she is now offering a beginning photography class for only $75.oo on October 25Th from 9:30 to 1:30. If anyone is interested there is limited space available-only 12 spots. You can go to her blog for more info:

http://blog.indieannajones.com/

A Blessing….

2008-02-11T07:29:00.000-07:00

The joy, the wonder, the sheer miracle of a blessing. A Precious little girl so vulnerable. So innocent. And brings such compassion of care into all our lives. This glorious celebration of the precious gift of a Blessing.

On Sunday we were able to have “sweetness” blessed. My uncle Alan who gave a beautiful blessing for our little girl, along with Burt and Bishop Lee. We are so thankful to have these loving people in our lives to guide us and show us the path in life that will one day lead us back to our Heavenly Father.

So… To Alan (my inspiration in all things) thank you for loving my family so much and always being there to show us the right way. We love you, Patti , Trevor and Haylee so very much. We are truly blessed to have you guys in our lives.
And…to Burt what can I say you are truly a person that is loved by all and that all should aspire to be like! Levi and I truly value yours and Phoebe’s kindness, guidance and friendship! Thank you for being such a good example in what we strive to be like…

2007-12-23T13:11:00.001-07:00

Make a postcard - it's easy!

2007-12-23T07:35:00.001-07:00

Make a scrapbook - it's easy!

ALL ABOARD......THE POLAR EXPRESS!

2007-12-23T07:01:00.000-07:00

We had one of the funnest family night last wednesday, Levi and I took the kids up to the Heber Valley Railroad and rode on "The Polar Express" the 90 minute ride included a chocolatechip cookie, hot coco and a visit from Santa at the North Pole.(just like the book) The kids were amazed...On the ride up we had a story-teller read us "The Polar Express" The story focuses on a little boy who has been told by his friends that there is no Santa Claus. Unwilling to believe this, he lies awake in his bed on Christmas Eve, waiting for the sound of Santa's sleigh. Instead, he hears the hissing steam and squeaking metal of the Polar Express as it stops outside his window, ready to take him and other children to the North Pole. I do reccomend this to anyone that just loves CHRISTMAS!

Merry Christmas!

A picture is worth a thousand words... Unless you’re a mom trying to get everyone to cooperate at the same time. Then it’s priceless!

2007-11-29T14:02:00.000-07:00

2007-11-26T22:27:00.001-07:00

Make a slide show, scrapbook, or ecard

2007-11-26T21:39:00.001-07:00

Make a slide show, scrapbook, or ecard

the non- dresser-up-ers'

2007-11-06T22:06:00.001-07:00

Here we are "ME", "T", & "ROAD-KING".....

I also would like to put out a THANK YOU to my uncle allan, he took "E" out trick or treating with "H" around the neighborhood and "E" already has asked if he can go with uncle al next year!

What do you get when you have a WITCH, A PIRATE-GIRL & A BUCCANEER?

2007-11-06T21:46:00.001-07:00

A FUN HALLOWEEN NIGHT!

"E", (buccaneer)"SWEETNESS"(withch) & "H" (pirate-girl) had a SAFE fun time doing the downtown trick or treat. We also dragged "ROAD-KING" "ME" & "T". "H" & "T" are my cousins that I could not spend halloween with out it has become tradition to be with them and we love it!

Pumpkin Patch

2007-11-06T21:21:00.001-07:00

This was the kick of to our Halloween spectacle, it was a night of carving, seed eating, and goodie bag makin' fun!

SUNDANCE

2007-10-04T06:58:00.000-06:00

"E" had a leaf collection project for school, so we took the kids up to sundance, utah for a little family fun. We rode the tram to the top and to our surprise "sweetness" loved it! "E" of course being all-boy wanted to know if he could through something down from it...At the top we gathered leaves,walked the trails,and admired the breathtaking view.What a fun day the Gibby's had!

"Sweetness" oh I don't know..a princess!

2007-10-03T22:48:00.001-06:00

"Sweetness" what can I say she is what she is "ALL GIRL" she loves dolls, playing mommy, telling on her dad and emulating her brother!

"E" the soccer king

2007-10-03T22:48:00.000-06:00

This is "E" at his first soccer game..."Beckham" has nothing on him! Just look at the determination in his eyes...He was awesome!!!

Our Life in Review....

2007-10-03T21:38:00.000-06:00

Well I caved...Yes! I too guess I will follow the trend of blogging.
So to start off this will be of random thought with no rhyme or reason, but of what is most important to me "MY FAMILY" I'm told from other blogger's not to use our names when blogging so you will soon find out what creative people we are when assigning our "alias".

The Gibbys.....

"E" & "SWEETNESS"

2007-10-03T21:37:00.000-06:00

This is what I live for! A son that is a splitting image of the man I love, and a daughter that makes life a fairytale....

A birthday bash....

2007-10-03T21:36:00.000-06:00

From Spiderman to Princess's......
.......The kids had a blast "E" who turned SEVEN on august 30th talked us in to getting him a puppy. A little beagle! "SWEETNESS" who turned TWO on august 31st (yeah that's right I am wonder woman, back to back birthdays) sweetness got her own magic cottage...

Our New Addition!

2007-10-03T21:33:00.001-06:00

This is Izzy our little beagle, "E" got her for his birthday..... and I think that she is just about the best puppy you could ask for!

I hope I don't eat my words now that I put it in writing!

This is "ROAD-KING"

2007-10-02T21:38:00.000-06:00

Well again I'm a sucker for a cute smile "road-king" wanted a bike so we went out and got him one!

Here come "the Girls"

2007-10-01T22:29:00.000-06:00

Yes! The gibby trio... well actulay it's more like Quad-o! This is "sweetness" Izzy and myself we also have a cat named "coco" well thats all of us. I will try to keep this up-to-date atleast once a month. We hope that you stay tuned!