Welcome home Elder Kimball

I just wanted to welcome home Elder Joshua Kimball home after a very long and rewarding 2 years of serving a mission in the Independance Missouri Mission. Jarom was two and Rachel was 9 months when he left and we didn't have Emily. He has returned home to 3 new nieces and everyone a lot older. Josh has also changed very much. Josh not only grew taller, but is more serious and spiritual, and his voice has become a little more deep. I am so proud of him and it will get a little used to him being at home. Mom and Papa, Weiss', Howells and Ashes were the only ones who met him at the airport. I have never known Papa to be more proud of Josh then he is of his service. WELCOME HOME JOSHUA!!! I thought I had more pictures, but my batteries died on my camera. Sorry I couldn't put more up Josh.

Christmas 2007

I know, it is January and I am just putting up our Christmas. I have been very bad with keeping my blog updated, so here it finally is. This was Emily's first Christmas and it was a lot of fun. It is nice to be around family for the Holidays. Andrea and Don drove down from Lawrence to be with family this year and the kids just had a blast with them. Santa brought Jarom an Omnitrix (Ben10 watch) for all of you who know what ben10 is. It was the only thing that Jarom asked for this year. He is still upset with Grandaddy for teasing him about eating it. Rachel got a princess scooter from grammy and Grandaddy, that was what she really wanted, until she saw Jarom's omnitrix. Now she wants one too. We had a good year this year and now look forward to the cruise with everyone.

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Fun with Andrea and Don

Nathaniel, Jarom, Rachel, Emily and I where invited to meet Don and Andrea in Lava Hot Springs. I think that we all had a blast. It was so freezing cold, but the hot pools were nice and hot. I know Jarom had a blast and didn't want to come home, Rachel was trying so hard and still had fun, but it was to cold outside for her and she wouldn't stay in the water. I had a lot of fun, but didn't get to do a whole lot of swimming due to the factor that it was way to cold to take Emily out. We learned that after we had already taken her swimming and her poor little head was almost frozen. Thanks for letting us come guys!!! Don and Andrea letting (helping) the kids pick out songs from the jukebox. We were all waiting for our food the first night there. The pizza was great and the kids had fun picking out music from the jukebox. All of us except for Emily and I getting ready to go out swimming in the hot pools. It wouldn't have been that cold, I think, if it was not for that chilly, cold wind. Andrea and Don bravely taking Jarom in the cooler of the hot pools. He really warmed up to Don and Andrea from this trip real quick. Don watching Nathaniel get out of the cold and into the pools. I wish I got to go in one last time. Nathaniel and Jarom were swimming in the background, waiting for Rachel to join in. Don and Andrea helping Rachel get in the pool. She was a little bit unsure about getting in, but didn't want to stay out in the cold. Don and Nathaniel talking while holding Jarom, and Andrea and Rachel swimming around. I just thought these pictures were really cool looking with the steam from the hot pools. This was Don and I wanted to make sure that we had pictures of Don and Andrea, because we don't really get to be with them that often. This is a picture of Andrea swimming with Rachel. I don't know if she was starting to bring Rachel in or if they were just swimming. I guess it doesn't matter what they where doing it was a cool picture also. Rachel got so cold Andrea brought her in and put nice warm water in the tub to help Rachel warm up quicker in the hotel. This was our dinky little room that Nathaniel and Jarom slept in. I shared the room through the door with Rachel and Emily. I was more worried about Emily sleeping through the night, but I should have been more worried about sharing a bed with Rachel. She likes to move around in her sleep and I ended up getting kicked all night in the back and having feet plop on my head and twisted in my hair. It really was fun, but next time Nathaniel can sleep in the bed with Rachel. Don and Andrea was in the room on the other side of us. We really did have fun and Jarom is all ready trying to talk us in to going back in the summer.

Christmas party at school

Jarom had his Christmas party at school on Tuesday the 18th. He has been so excited for this party to begin, mainly to see Santa and tell him he wants an Omnitrix (Ben 10 watch). Not only did Santa come, but Mrs. Claus came also. It was different to see Jarom in his school setting. The whole time I was there he wouldn't say a thing, until Santa came, then he said really fast, I want a "Ben 10 Watch". Jarom said it so fast, I don't think that Santa heard what he said. Jarom didn't say a word after that. He is a totally different kid at school then he is at home. Rachel was so excited to be at his school. She doesn't like it when Jarom takes off to school or parties and she can't go. She really misses playing with him. She did have fun at his school though, and the teachers where really nice and let her eat snacks with Jarom. Fun was had by all!

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Visiting with Kevin

Saturday Nathaniel, the kids and I went to visit with Kevin. He looked like he was in good spirits and I am glad we went. We didn't stay to long because of kids falling asleep on the floor and a fussy baby. The kids were a bit shy around him, but they don't know him yet. Emily let him hold her for a while, just staring at him, trying to figure him out I guess. Any way, Kevin was glad to see us, especially since the only child he has seen in our family was Jarom. That was the last time he had been to Utah, and Jarom was only around, but I was pregnant with Rachel. Kevin and Emily meeting for the first time. Emily deciding what to think about this stranger to her. She decided that he was okay and would allow Kevin to hold her for a while.

Snow day!

Okay, so everyone has been so good about taking pictures of their kids playing in the snow. I didn't get any pictures, but I was out there playing with them. Nathaniel didn't get any pictures either, because he was trying to rest his back so that he could try and get to work for a couple of hours. Jarom and Rachel, where so cute though! They had on their snow suits and hats and gloves. We built a snowman just a little bit bigger then Jarom. It was fun to watch Jarom and Rachel each roll the snowballs for the body. I of course made the head. Then to watch them hunt our yard for two sticks for the arms. We are still looking for the eyes, nose, and mouth. I had to go in shortly after the Snowman to take care of Emily. The kids still played in the back yard. Nathaniel and I are so glad that we have Rachel and Emily for Jarom to play with, because it wouldn't have been as much fun for him to play in the snow alone. Once I had Emily to sleep, then the three of us made snow angels, a start of a fort (one brick made) and we had a fun little snowball fight. Shortly after, we all came in and had Hot Chocolate, YUMMY!!

surgery update

We went in Thursday, Nov. 15, at 11:30 in the morning. First of all a very HUGE THANK YOU to Marvin and Denise for taking Jarom and Rachel! Nathaniel's surgery went pretty quick, but we had to wait between 21/2 to 3 hours for him to be put in a room. Apparently, this new hospital, Inter mountain Medical Care, built about 200 rooms, but didn't think they would need it. Duh, what are they thinking when they combine and close the two hospitals. Anyway I sat in the sitting room for 4 hours and around 5 or 5:30 he was finally placed in a room. That waiting room was so packed and the sad thing is only about two of the many families in there waiting was waiting for surgery. Yes we where all waiting on rooms. Anyway, to get back on track, They said "it", I guess doctor Berry meant the disc, said it slid to the one below it and was pressing against two of his nerves. One of the nerves being the one that controls the bladder. He said that Nathaniel did well, and he looked really good. Nathaniel, regurgitated as soon as he came out of it, and started again last night. He also called me this morning and said that he started to have a panic attack and that he still has a monstrous headache. He was supposed to come home today, Friday, but I don't think he will. We will see.

Tagged

Six things about me. Let me think for a moment about that. I don't feel like there is anything all to interesting about me, but here it goes.

1. I love to do things with my hands. I was never really good in school except when I had classes that I used my hands, instead of memorizing dates and facts. I think one of my favorite classes I took was pottery and aerobics.
2. love to cook. I'm not to good at the baking, but the cooking I am pretty good at, which I think I spoiled Nathaniel. He hates to eat out, because he thinks the quality isn't very good, I can make something for cheaper and feed our family, plus some. Of course, for us eating out is fast food.
3. I love being a stay at home mother. I love the fact that I get to watch my children grow up and see all the cute things that they do. It just amazes me to see the things they learn and that they pick up on so quickly. I love that they love to be with me and do everything that I am doing. They especially love to help me out in the kitchen.
4. I wish that I practiced more on the piano, because that is a talent that I now wish that I developed.
5. I love poetry! Not only do I love to read it, but I like to wite my own also. I don't ever share my writings for fear of embarrassment. I think they are good enough for me, but not for others.
6. I love being in Young Womens! It is a little time consuming, with all the activities, but I love being with the youth. I also love serving with the Leaders that I serve with. They are all so wonderful!

I would love to here about six things that my friends Stephanie, Clover, Amy, Jenny, Cherrie and of course Alahnna like. You have all been tagged!

Fishes

Once again, I took the kids to the Living Planet Aquarium. They love to go there and see all the different fish, frogs and so forth. Their favorite part is of course, the feeling pool. They also love it when the octopus is awake and moving around. That has only happened two times that we have been there. They also like to sit and watch the movie about the sharks and whales. Their other favorite is to watch the shark and run away when the sharks come close to the window. That place is fun, they have so many fun things to do there. They also like to just sit down and drive the boat. That is probably where we have the most pictures. The first time we went was with Andrea, who knew what she started.

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HALLOWEEN

I wanted to say a big thanks to Chelsea, Matthew and Melissa. The kids had a ton of fun at the "Trunk-or-Treat". They especially had fun with baby Matthew. Then on Halloween it was off to Grammy and Grandaddy Ash for more trick or treats. They had so much fun and love to be with their little cousin. This is what we where for Halloween. Nathaniel was Zorro, I was a witch, Emily was a bunny, Rachel was Sleeping Beauty, and Jarom was the Bad Spiderman.Matthew, Melissa, and Matthew came with us to our ward trunk or treat along with Chelsea. The kids had fun! On Halloween Rachel and Emily decided to change their costumes. Rachel wanted to be a fairy princess adnd Emily was Cinderella. Of course, they are both princesses! Isn't Emily so cute! She had fun just watching everyone else prance around with their candy. She did try to sneak one herself. Rachel was so excited to just get into her candy. Thanks Grammy for the invite to come trick or treat at your place.