WWF Kolob Mountain

I've decided that nothing makes you feel more relaxed than spending the evening at Kolob. We had so much fun enjoying the beauty of God's creations today. It was short and sweet but it was wonderful. We left Hurricane at 5:00pm and traveled to my favorite place when I was a wee lad. I remember going up to Grandma and Grandpa Cannon's trailer/property almost every weekend. We had so much fun explorinig and fishing and relaxing in the summer air. Now my Mom and Mike own the property almost exactly where we used to run and play. I love it there, it has to be one of my favorite places ever. I love being able to relax, make a "hirschi circle" (when you put all your chairs in a circle and visit) and enjoy everything around you. I missed Corry and Nicholas being there with us, (they are on a 20 mile hike/camp/scout adventure. Here are some wonderful pictures of our night.

Kolob Mountain (our property)

As we were leaving I had Sydney take a picture of the sunset while driving.

Another of Syd's pictue while driving.

The "Hirschi Circle"

Jackson

Jackson


Mom and Mike

Caitlyn and Sydney

Dylan

Skyler, I'm so glad he came, he was the one all prepared. He had his mess kit, lighter, and knife and we needed all of them. Way to go Skyler

One year Older and Wiser Too!!!

I turned 37 this last week yahoo! I have loved my thirties and all the things that it brought to my life. I'm not yet excited about being in my 40's but I'm sure there will be lots of great adventures. My wonderful husband got me a new camera for my birthday so I decided to take pictures of some of my favorite things. Here they are!

My Hunka Hunka Burning Love......

Sunbathing with my sisters and mom! (mom is taking picture)

My flowers!

My cute daughter Sydney!

My chickens!

My Vegetables! (This was my first to pick!)

My Garden!

My handsome boy Nicholas, who hates his picture taken so I have to sneak one!

My handsome boy Dylan!

My handsome boy Skyler!

My handsome boy Jackson!

Machine Pitch Last Game

The kids had their last game this season. What a fun time they had as the CUBS. Dad as their coach, and Tanner Monk and Skyler were assistant coaches.

My Mom!

My cute mom Carol Rebecca Fern Collins Stratton Wheeler is the best mom ever. She is known to many as Aunt Becky, she is also called Grandma Becky and best of all Mom. She turned 59 on the 16th of May and we had a little family party for her. I took a picture of her and I but my camera is on it's last leg so it didn't turn out that well but I'm posting it anyway. My mom has taught me many things in life here are a few I want to mention. She has taught me to work hard, have fun while working, love to serve others, love the elderly, she has taught me how to clean, she has taught me to smile and be happy, the love of others, forgiveness, charity, she has taught me to do it yourself...you can accomplish lots, she has taught me you get what you get and you don't throw a fit, she has taught me a love of our country, respect, use it up, wear it out, Make it work, or do without. She has taught me so many things and I am so grateful for all of them but the most important thing she has taught me is that I am a child of God and He loves me. I love you mom!

Syd's #14 Birthday Bash

My oh so cute Neighbor Michell Monk helped me give Sydney a big party for her 14th birthday. I was getting home from work the week before her birthday and she asked what "WE" were going to do for her party. I told her I had plans to play a fun game of "Bunko" with her friends. Then she said let me help she came over with a pen and pencil and went to work. We had Sydney sit down and tell her all her favorite things. Wow it turned out to be sooooo much fun. She made the cutest cake ever. She asked what her favorite ice cream was and she said Napoleon so she made her the cutest Napoleon cake with brown and Pink poka dots. She made party favors for the girls, she had her daughter Madi (who is a photographer) take pictures of all the girls in my prom dresses and had them developed for them in frames before the party ended. What a night. I will forever be grateful for my cute neighbor for doing this amazing party for Syd. It will always be remembered.

Sydney's Birthday

My sweet little daughter Sydney turned 14 on May 13th. I can still remember the first time I saw her. She had just turned 8 and was walking on the sidewalk by the baseball fields. She said to me "Ashlee lets go surprise my dad". She had a huge smile on her face. I'll never forget that wonderful day. That was 6 years ago and I can't believe it's been that long. She has grown into a beautiful young women. She has grown physically but her qualities, love and her spirituality surpassed what I would have wanted her to be. I often think of her spirit and I do believe that her spirit is older and wiser than mine. She is wise, she is thoughtful, she is aware, she is smart. I love her so much and I'm so grateful that the Lord has blessed me with her.

The Garden

We finally had enough time to put in the garden on Saturday. We planted tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe and pumpkin. Then in my raised garden we have onions, beans, carrots and herbs. I can't wait to see how they do. Have I ever said I love to garden. Well I LOVE TO GARDEN.