Hearth Attack 2008

No picture for this one :( the moment I gor back from my VERY RELAXING and FUN Idaho trip I have spent most of the time either out of town working of siting in a Hospital Wade had 2 stents put in the Tuesday after I got back he spent a night there so returned home I then nhad the TERRIBLE experience of Him having another Heart attack the Saturday before Christmas and going back in sor surgery and then staying inICU for 2 days I am just glad he was home for christmas we go back to the cardioligist on the 31st for follow up i have began a book called "The BOOKSouth Beach Heart Health Revolutin" Arthur Agatston MD Cardiologist (earlier this year we lost togerther 35lbs on the south beach diet) I will have alot of questions for the Md andwe will bve adjusting our diet yet again I am willing to do what ever it takes to get Wade healthy ASAP. I am learning Genetic cholesterol issues could be a big factor so all should chek into this for there own health please I beg you take a serious look at your health even if you feel good So was wade........

Idaho 2008 trip Nutcracker

Brooke the beautiful was our photographer she caught me with my tongue out pre-party at my sister-in-law's Karla Douglass

A girls photo we(mom, ginger and myself ) traveled to Idaho to watch Kenzi dance in the nutcracker her 10Th year she had 2 solos it was a blast

Myself, Ginger (sister-in-law), Kenzi (niece), & mom after Friday night performance of the nutcracker she was amazing in both performances. Truly a trip to remember

Thanksgiving at Krista & Jesse's

This is the whole gang the Brown's and Ramos Famlies having a great thanksgiving meal together in Jesse ans Krista's home. Wade and I went over on the wednesday before to help get things going and to spen time with both Krista and Jesse.
Wade & Wade Jr working in the kitchen carving the turkey (Wade BBQ the turkey YUM!) and Jr is working on the salad.(i will post the picture but jr's dog is laying on the floor between them)
Had to take a quick family photo (missing JJ,Mike, Auzia and Howie:( ) but we had alot of laughs and fun. We did something different for us we went to the movies after dinner was done we saw Four Christmas's very very funny!!!!!
Here is a photo of the 4 kids we did get to spend the day with we are so lucky to have them.
Krista and Jesse with on of there pugs (Daisy?) in there living room we are so happy she has found Jesse there road is going to be rocky but they have each other and there family to help them through as much as we can love you guys!!!!!!

Elders Quoram Thanksgiving Party

Finally Home

Wade & I are finally both HOME together we have the Elders Quorm Thanksgiving party tomorrow i hope to take some pictures to post the I am off on monday out of town but only for 2 days then we are headed to Krista's our oldest Daughter for thanks giving she is hosting it at her home this year.

Wade will BBQ the turkey I will cook the ham we hope to have all our kids there and to meet jessies family too. Jessie will start his cancer treatments soon after the Holiday we ynak all our Family for there prayers on Jessie & Krista's behalf.

I will be taking picture at this event and will post them also even with all the struggles Wade & I are truely blessed with five (8) great kids it is such a blessing to have our kids find great people to add to our family.

May we all reflect and give thanks this season for all that we have been blessed with in our lives.

Almost A Year

I can't believe it will be a year on December 13th that Wade and I became an Eternal Family, and the blessings have been poured out on us because we have been and are striving to be obedient to the promises and covenants we made on that glorious day. Just a thought that I've had on my mind alot this past week as we have faced alot of struggles in our family life. I am so glad i have the Gospel in my life to strenghthen me (did that sound churchy?)

A stressful Day

No pictures for today just alot of gratitude for the small blessings today was HEAVY!!!!! We started with a phone call from Wades brother rather then having just a angioplasy he was told he needs open heart surgery. Wades mom already had a surgery scheduled for 1:30 today for a female procedure so we had already planned a day at the Hospital. We found out last night that Jessie (krista's boyfriend ) may have colon cancer and they had his test result appointmetn today at 1:45. Well he does have cancer and tomorrow they see the oncologist to set up a plan of attack and we are continuing to fast and pray that it will be treatable and beatable the doctor they spoke to yesterday gave them good odds it is so we are thankful for that bit of good news.
We are taking one day at a time and moving forword I leave tomorrow to work out of town for 3 days wade will pick me up on friday evening as we travel to the LA Temple for a stake temple day on saturday I am a bit nerveous about going with all the recent protest and i am a bit worried about trying to shope at my favorite LDS bookstore across the street I know Wade will keep me safe its just that I am so confrontational by nature I know I need to keep my mouth shut not a natural response for those of you who know me.

SAND HILL WADE

WADE RIDING UP BACK SIDE OF SAND HILL LOVING IT !!!!!!!

WADE ON SAND HILL BAJA

THIS IS WHAT WE CALL SAND HILL IT IS A FAVORITE PLACE TO DO SOME RIDING ON THE QUADS NORTH OF OUR HOME WE ACCESS IT FROM THE BEACH WADE ABLE TO REALLY START RIDING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A YEAR

WADE & KAREN BAJA BEACH

THIS IS US AT ARMS LENGTH WHILE PLAYING THE SUN AND SAND WE SPENT THIS DAY SITTING IN BEACH CHAIRS IN THE WATER READING OUR BOOKS (we each read 3 books in 1 week) TALK ABOUT RELAXING

OUR BAJA BEACH CARRIAGE

THIS IS OUR MODE OF TRANSPORT WHILE IN BAJA WE CRUISED DOWN THE BEACH TO PORTECETUS ABOUT 30 MILES SOUTH OF OUR HOME IN CAMPO SAN PEDRO. THIS ALLOWS US TO STOP AND PLAY IN THE WATER WHEN WE GET TO HOT.........

CRANE IN NEST IN OUR YARD (SAND BOX)

THIS IS A CRANE LANDING ON A NEST BUILT BY CRANES LAST SEASON WE GET TO SEE THEM UP CLOSE IT IS SO COOL

WADE AT SHELL BEACH OCTOBER 2008

THIS IS MY OWN INDIAN BOY AT SHELL BEACH IN BAJA CALIFORNIA OUR FIRST BIG TRIP SINCE WADES BACK SURGERY.

WE HAD A BLAST!!!!!!

These are a few of the many amazing sunrises and sunsets we are so LUCKY to see when we go on vacation to our FAVORITE place........
THE SEA OF CORTEZ SUNRISE
THE DUNE OUTSIDE OF BEDROOM WINDOW SAN FELIPE
CAMPO SAN PEDRO

This the view facing west this old catcus sits between the two garage doors this is yet another reason we love to vacation in BAJA!!!!! at Dad & Mom's amazing vacation spot we are truely blessed in so many ways. Being in less incorporated areas really allows us to focus on whats really important....

Our trip to ZION National Park August 2008. Shawna & I on the walk way. A little blurry but hey I won't complain it hides the flaws......

After walking for 45 min. barefoot in the river we saw people who had been smart and rented shoes and walking sticks (duh!) next time........ I really want to return to this park with Wade for a few days the walks were pretty easy and the bus ride up to every drop off point made the whole park that most everyone can enjoy. I just love the little town we stayed in Sringdale right at the park opening I would love to explore it a little with Wade. I got my workout this day.
Shawna & Jona on the same river walk in Zions Park Jona survived it the best next time we will go further as we will rent the right equipment.

Fathers day/ Birthday trip 2008

Wade & I stopped along highway 1 for a quick bite to eat and to enjoy the scenery. It is so great that Wade is on the road to recovery.