Tony, Jay, Weston, Lexa and Ty

Ivins Family Reunion 2010

2010-09-11T14:14:00.003-06:00

We had so fun at the Ivins 2010 Family reunion in Wales, UT. We had a kids parade, mini family history classes, lots of eating, ran a 5k with Weston, Tony, and myself

Tabby 2010 5K

2010-09-11T13:08:00.003-06:00

We had a great time over the 4th of July! Weston, Tony and I ran the Tabiona 5K with Tauni and Jared, Jenni, Zach and Emma. We all had a great time

Random Pictures

2010-07-12T19:45:00.002-06:00

Our last several months have been crazy. Tyler turned 4. Weston earned is Wolf in Scouts. Tony and his brothers also competed in a Strong Man competition down by Manti during our Ivins family reunion. I will update with a video. Alexa is such a good supporter of her brothers. I am just busy running here and there with the kids.

New Year- New You

2009-12-31T14:06:00.004-07:00

Many people have asked me lately how I have lost over 30 pounds the past six months. Well, here is my secret. I joined a great program called Live the Life (Kristi Approved). It has been amazing. It has had all my meals for the week, grocery lists and daily exercises. I have never felt better in my life. Please check out this link for further information. It is a program for men and women. https://kristiapproved.infusionsoft.com/go/ltlgneral/jayannei/

Some Family Pics

2009-12-14T16:06:00.002-07:00

Sue Kowalis did these pictures on my dads ranch! I love them. Thanks Sue

September- 9 Year Anniversary

2009-12-02T21:06:00.003-07:00

For our 9th Anniversary, we went to the KILLERS concert. We had a great time. We were right down by the front. We waited for hours in general admission then, thru 2 bands until we got to hear the band. It was awesome. We are huge fans of the group. We then got to stay at the Castle Creek Inn. It was wonderful. Thanks Mom West for taking the kiddos for the weekend for us. We had a great time1

Tyler Hits a Home Run!

2009-10-09T17:49:00.002-06:00

Tyler started Pre-school

2009-10-09T17:41:00.002-06:00

Tyler is in the Duchesne County Preschool. He is growing up so fast. Mom West came down to see him and Gavin (my nephew) get on the bus. It was so cute. We have 5 boys total in our neighborhood that go. They love it.

More Fishing, Ward Campout

2009-10-09T17:31:00.002-06:00

Tony and Weston got to do a lot of fishing in August. We also went to our ward campout up in Uintah Canyon. Alexa got her hair stuck in the tent zipper, luckily we got it out without damage. Tyler loved being with Gavin.

That night at the ward campout, everyone had campers except us and another family. It was downpour rain. The kids finally fell asleep, but then water started coming thru our tent. One side, then the middle then the other end. We basically had little rivers in our tent. Tony and I were up until around 3 am. Tony decided to go fishing at that time. Before leaving he said "I guess with tents and a system of quality from 1 to 10, our tents a 3. Its a Desert tent. Lovely. What a night. I think I had to pee like 10 times and had to keep going out of the tent with big boots, flashlight to the bathroom, drenched, every time.

Family Home Evening in the Mountains

2009-10-09T17:21:00.002-06:00

In the middle of August, we decided to head up[ to Uintah Canyon and go for a drive, fishing and roast marshmallows and hotdogs. We had my sisters girls Emma and Gracie and had a great time seeing deer and being by the river.

Thanksgiving Point- Dinosaurs

2009-10-09T16:42:00.001-06:00

The first part of August was our nephew DJ's b-day party. He had it at Thanksgiving Point. The kids had a blast. They love parties.

Boutique Time in Logan and Salt Lake

2009-09-23T20:48:00.001-06:00

My sister Jenni and her friend Sanette are hosting their big boutiques again- if you can please stop by!

Little Missy’s
Fall Frenzy
September 24th from
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
and
September 25th from
9:00 am. – 5:00 p.m.
at
Immaculate Constructions Model Home
111 E. 450 N.
Providence, Utah
Featuring…

Kristi Approved- (Live the Life)

I have been doing this program for 2 weeks and the results are amazing. check them out at
www.kristiapproved.com

-Chic Boutique-True Religion jeans, Rock n Republic and more (cash and credit card only)
Katelyn and Co.-Utah’s finest Hair bows, and baby accessories
Ruby Chic-Way cute jewelry
Framed Pictures, Wrapping Paper To die for!
Sugar Me SmoothThe latest craz in hair removal
2 Charmed- Vintage charm jewelry
Just Be- darling skirts and hand bags, magnet boards
Better Home Interiors- Home décor, vinyl and signs
Essentials- Headbands
Sugar and Spice Purses, glasses, wall decor and Much much more!
Hosted by: Sannette Webb and Jen Cutler

And our Salt Lake Boutique

October 8th and 9th from

10:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m

and

October 10th from

9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m

Hidden Oaks Club House
2094 E. Elder Berry Way (11750 S.) Sandy, Utah
Right off of Wasatch Blvd.
And Highland Dr.

Featuring…
All of the vendors from the Cache Valley Boutique and the following...
Scraps- Classy magnet boards
Cale & Co. Designs- Hat’s with attitude
Ever- cool clothing & jewelry
Salt City and much much more

TONS OF OPPORTUNITIES TO GET GREAT DEALS. I HOPE EVERYONE CAN MAKE IT ON ONE OF THESE DAYS. LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT MORE INFO.

Starting School and Wyoming

2009-08-31T09:55:00.006-06:00

LOOK WHO STARTED SCHOOL!

Weston and Alexa are now in the same school. I can't believe that they are growing up so fast. Weston started school last Monday- 2nd Grade in Mr. Christensen's class (Mr. C as Weston says). Alexa started all day Kindergarten today. She has Mrs. Huber. She was so excited to meet new friends and get to learn new things. We did a fun project over the weekend with her to take to school- a little Alexa. We made a dress and bedazzeled bracelets and shoes. It was adorable and we had a lot of fun.

We went up to Thayne/Star Valley Wyoming area over the 24th of July. We stayed at my brother-in-laws families place. It was beautiful and on a gorgeous golf course. The kids loved swimming and playing with each other. I went golfing with Tony and Todd/Harmony. I am not a golfer. I did hit a house with the ball that went sideways instead of straight :)

We went up to Jackson Hole for a day. We did the Alpine Slide. The kids loved it. Weston loved going fast, but later, lost his lunch on the plank sidewalks in Jackson.

Eating lunch at a pizzeria with everyone.

Our Family and Todd/Harmony's Family. We missed not having Sarah/Trevor and Jeff/Mandy and their kiddos!

As days fly by....

2009-07-19T17:23:00.018-06:00

BEWARE-Long Post/Journal:

Lets see, oh ya I need to finish up about our trip to Florida. Well on May 14th, we took the red eye to Ft. Lauderdale, leaving SLC at 1 am. The kids were such troopers. Lex was asleep before we took off. (Mom West took Tyler which was a relief to not have to chase him everywhere, but we did miss him-Thanks MOM). We got to watch any movie we wanted to, it was a nice flight to Atlanta, but then not such much for the hr from Atlanta to Ft. Lauderdale. Two guys were flitering with eachother and never stopped talking. We arrived in Ft. Lauderdale at 9 am, exhausted and tired.

We got off the airplane, thinking we were landing in Miami airport (as the same thing-but not), I had booked our rental van at the wrong airport. That cost us a lovely extra $100, which wasn't fun. Good thing we had Mom Ivins and she handled everything so smoothly, I was a little stressed and feeling stupid.

We got our rental van and had our mapquest maps and made it Tony's parents hotel (5 min from Jessica) and then unpacked at Jess's. We rested for a couple of hours and showered, then off for adventures.

We decided to go find Hollywood Beach. We had a great time there, the kids loved the beach. It was beautiful. After a couple of hours, we had some food at a restaurant on the boardwalk. On the way back, we decided to use Jess/Puck's GPS. What a life saver. It saved so much time to get back. We decided to call the GPS "BABE". (Never will we vacation without one).

We loved playing with Jess/Josie (my niece)and getting to see Puck when he wasn't working.

The next day we did the dolphin swim at Miami Sea Aqurium. Tony and his mom swam with the dolphins and the kids and I did an encounter. We had a great time. On the way back, we drove through downtown Miami and did a stop at South Beach. We had a lot of fun digging for seashells and riding the waves. I just loved watching my kids. Tony's parents were having a great time as well.

The next day it rained a little in the morning and then we decided to go on a gator ride in the Everglades. We saw about 5 alligators, tons of beautiful peacocks, lots of vultures, etc.

That night, we went to a Florida Marlins game against the Dodgers (the stadium was only 10 minutes from Jess). We were bummed that Manny didn't play, but had fun anyway. Weston was in heaven. Tony, Wes and ma/dad Ivins went a couple of hours earlier to watch the teams warm-up. They loved it. Lexa/I rode with Jess/Puck and Josie. Josie didn't like the game as much only being 5 months old, it was a little to loud. On the 8th inning it started to rain, a lot of people left, we ended up staying and watching the awesome fireworks after the rain.

On Sunday morning, we went to Haliegh to sacrament (about 20 min away), then we drove down to Ft. Lauderdale beach. It was beautiful. We played for a couple of hours then took Ton's parents to the airport. We tried to fit a lot of things in with them while they were with us. We had a blast!

From Monday-Thursday, it rained a lot! We caught a couple of movies, went out to dinner, shopped, and the boys went to 3 more baseball games that week (against Arizona, etc).

We loved our time down there and enjoying The Heriford family. We surely do miss them!

Weston finished 1st grade. I can't believe he will be in 2nd. He loved Miss Eberhard and we will surely miss her.

Tony also couched Weston's pitch machine league "The Mets." They had a great time and Weston loved every minute and met some good friends.

Alexa missed her preschool graduation, but we surely loved Miss Angie. She also missed her tumbling review. She has loved it.

Tyler is just growing like a weed. He loves his bike, cars, making any loud noise to accompany his toys, etc.

Over memorial day, my siblings (except Jess) all came out with their families. We ended up at mom/dad West's because a new water system is going up by the cabin. We had a great time celebrating Jenni/Tony's b-days, playing games, eating, etc. My family also surprised us and helped us finish up our play yard, mow the lawn and pull weeds. It was awesome to have the extra hands.

Tony celebrated his 32nd birthday. I surprised him with the Bells, Ross', Baldwins' families and Dad being here at the house when he got home. We had a great time.

Also, that weekend, Tony's whole family came out and we had an awesome weekend playing, running around, BBQ's, dinosaur museum, golf games/tournaments. It was a blast. We are greatly to also use my parents house to have a place for everyone to sleep.

The kids did 2 weeks of swimming lessons and enjoyed doing them. All year long, I get asked when will the pool be open?

Weston also is on a traveling Baseball team- The Roosevelt Strikes. He loves it. Over the 4th of July weekend, he played in South Jordan, Park City and Oakley. We loved Tony's family coming and supporting him.

We went to an Owlz game at UVU on the 3rd. We loved watching the game with Tony's family and watching fireworks afterwards.

We also got to enjoy the Stadium of Fire w/Jonas Brothers concert. Alexa was loving it. Weston wasn't too excited to go, but said "I guess my sister supported me all weekend, I'll go." He loved it to. The fireworks were amazing and the burning of the flag ceremony was beautiful.

Tony has also been enjoying working/watering the fields on my dads ranch "The Ridge" all summer. It is so beautiful and peaceful. We hope one day to build on a couple of acres. The kids also loving going up to help.

The summer is just flying by, soon school will be here- CRAZY! Sorry for the long post.

Miami Sea Aquariam

2009-07-07T21:34:00.000-06:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Tylers Birthday Party

2009-07-06T14:18:00.001-06:00

A New Hobby

2009-04-26T21:47:00.001-06:00

I have been taking sewing lessons the past 3 months. I started out with a backpack for Alexa, then some PJ pants and then just finished a skirt. I am so proud of myself trying something new.

Ty Loves His New Bike

2009-04-26T21:15:00.004-06:00

As you can tell, this was a big day for day. Tony and Ty went out to A.F. They went to lunch with Grandpa Ivins and Sarah and Harmony and their kids, then they went to Walmart. They let Ty pick out a bike. Then they went to Sarah's to ride. He loved it. Tony went to load the bike to come home and Ty insisted that it sat up with him. He held on to the wheel the whole way home. I called him and he said I love my bike-its a motorbike and dad got me a spiderman helmet. Tony said he was all smiles all day.

As Time Goes By...

2009-04-26T20:06:00.002-06:00

Ivins Family 2009 in Snow Canyon

Well for Easter Weekend we went with Tony's Family down in St. George at Snow Canyon. We did this as a family reunion. We had all of Tony's siblings and all the grand kids. It was a lot of fun.

The first night we got our tent out and I actually did a night out-SURPRISE! It was really cold, but Tony brought a queen size mattress from Grandma Ivins condo. He was so cute to make me feel like I wasn't really camping. We roasted hot dogs and made smores and talked around the campfire. We also made family flags for all our future reunions. Tony's mom did an awesome job.

The next morning Trevor and Sarah made a fabulous breakfast, then we got lunch ready and went on an awesome hike and ate lunch at the top of the beautiful red rocks. Later Tony's parents did dinner and then we had a special FHE by Dad Ivins and then we did Idol Ipod around the campfire (look at Sarah's blog on the right of my blog and check all he guys sining and you will now what it is). We all had a great time laughing and having a great time. We then went back to Grandma Ivins condo stayed the night and woke up the next morning cleaned up and went back home.

We had a great time!

We also went down to St. George a couple of days earlier then the rest of Tony's family. We hung out with my family at my parents place and hung out with my sisters and there families and my parents. We dyed easter eggs, ate, played games and had a great time. I went with my sisters families and Alexa went to Hanhah Montana movie. I like cried 3 times. I thought the movie was great.

Thanks Sarah!

2009-03-12T14:20:00.002-06:00

My cute Sister-in-law took these pictures back when we went to the Draper Temple Open House- It just takes me a while to put on my blog. Anyway, it also shows Weston w/out his two front teeth

January to Mid February

2009-02-14T21:15:00.002-07:00

Time is just going by so fast. We had a very busy couple of weekends.

On January 24th, we went to the Draper Temple Open House with Tony's family. We had a great time. Weston and Alexa loved the experience and to see how beautiful the temple is inside.

On January 31st, our nephew Everett got his "Make a Wish." He got a pop up camper and firepit. The foundation did a wonderful job. He got to write his wish on his star and rise it up in the ceiling with the other kids wishes in the past. It was awesome. Weston and Alexa loved staying at Everett's that night and stay in the camper in their garage. Sorry Harm that Alexa got sick, thank you for taking care of her. The kids had a blast. Also that weekend, my niece, Josie (Jess/Puck's little one) got blessed. Puck did a great job on her blessing. Then we drove home for the Super Bowl. Trevor/Sarah came out and a friend of Tony's from work and mom/dad and Jared/Tauni. We had good food and a lot of fun. Oh, Mom Ivins, Sarah and Annette we also went to see "New in Town." That was a hilarious show we laughed a lot. I highly recommend it!!!

Mom Ivins came out for an evening during the week and that was a lot of fun as well. We love when she comes out.

Weston did the Invention Convention. He and Tony made a Star Wars holder for all his guys out of a rotating automatic tie rack and hot wheels car holder. It turned out really cute. He said he was tired of Tyler loosing all his parts and this would help him keep it together instead of being in a bin :) He was excited to get an award for participating.

The kids had their Valentines this week. Lex loved going to her friend Brylee's princess party and to get to dress up. Dana had done her hair so cute. Lex/Brylee also got to go on daddy/daughter dates to Marions and then we all went to "Mall Cop." I got my V-day sugar cookies done, which is an accomplishment for me to bake. I loved hanging out with Dana and her kids and my kids on my day off.

Weston, has a girlfriend named Maysie. He took a ring Alexa got from the dentist and gave it to Maysie. He is so funny. I don't know how he bribed Alexa to give up her ring, but she did. He is so funny, but so shy about the topic.

Two Year Olds

2009-01-16T12:57:00.000-07:00

The other day I was off from work, working on my blog when I hear pans hitting each other. So I went into the kitchen. Tyler had the pan, cracked eggs (minus some shell) in the pan and the whisk and said "I want eggs mom!" Funny boy, all he had to do was ask!

Catching up, Again

2009-01-13T19:39:00.000-07:00

Half the time, I am forgetting my camera of special moments here and there, because it seems to always be to heavy in the purse, anyway, I thought I would journal some of my thoughts the past couple of weeks.

I teach the 4th Sunday lesson in Church monthly, and last month my lesson was by Pres. Uichdorf- Power of Hope. I get so frustrated in preparing my lessons, afraid they will be to short and no one commenting, etc. I was doing my lesson, when in the middle of the lesson, out of no where, I reflected back when Tony was sick 5 years ago. I talked about the Hope of the "unknown" in his health prior to Christmas that year, how I had paid our last bit of money we had to our name to tithing. I remember we put our Faith and Hope to our Savior. That Christmas was the most blessed in our lives, were so many people gave to us, some not even knowing us, and thruout the next 6 months with Tony's health that helped pay for his surgery's with no insurance at that time, and helped pay the bills, mortgage, many more times to the hospital visits, etc. while Tony could not work. I am so eternally grateful for our Faith and Hope in our savior at that time that blessed us at that time. I also a couple of sisters at the end to give some personal examples of times of Hope and did awesome. The spirit was so strong that day and I learned so much from this amazing lesson.

On Christmas Eve, my whole family got together, minus my brother in law (Zach), who went to the Sugar Bowl. We went out to ice skate on dads pond with the kids. Dad decided to take the tractor onto the pond, to plow the snow, you know what happened, it fell right thru the ice. Likely, my brother Jason was there and got dad off and he hoped on and worked on getting it out for an hour. Afterwards, Alexa and my little neices said we kept praying that the tractor would get out and it did. Our prayers were really answered. The Faith of a child is amazing. It made me realize they are always watching our examples and to always teach them rightously as much as we can.

Later we all got to play games, Ripple and Dice were a blast and staying up past midnight at Jared's.

On the 3rd, my niece, Autumn got baptized in Highland. We were glad to make it to her special day. It was beautiful. Harmony did a great job on her talk on the Holy Ghost and the food afterwards was so yummy.

On the 10th, we took the kids out to Salt Lake to use up Weston's Jr. Jazz tickets. We decided to take the kids to Tepanaki, they loved it and we had a great time. Then we watched the Jazz/Pistons game, but had to leave at half time, because the 2 year old kept going up and down the stairs, which wasn't good since we were the very top of the Energy Solutions Arena. So back to Roosevelt. Long trip, but a great time with the kids.

Sunday, we made it to church, tired and exhausted from the late night. It was great to have Tony there and having him there for all the meetings. Its been a while since he had. It really made my day. Later that night, Weston had Baptism Preview. I can't believe he will be getting baptized this year. He is growing up so fast.

I forgot to mention in my Christmas blog, that Weston had some dental work done on some cavities prior to Christmas. He had his top two teeth really loose, but they weren't coming out. He kept singing All I want for Christmas is to loose my two front teeth. He told the dentist, and he got really excited, so he numbed the top of Weston's mouth and pulled them out. The dentist said he made his day because he got to do it for fun. He said Merry Christmas, no charge- nice :)

I also at this time, pray for my good friend Cami. She is pregnant (I think 22 weeks). She has not been able to keep hardly anything down and has lost so much weight. I pray that here and the baby will be okay and that the doctors can figure out what can help them both out.

O Christmas Time, O Christmas Time...

2008-12-27T15:05:00.000-07:00

These are pictures of our West party, minus Tony (who had to work),Jason/Carrie and Jess/Puck/Josie. We had dinner at Jen/Zach's and then watched a nativity power point that our friend Sharon Evans put together and then we drove down to the hospital to play Ripple (w/Phase 10 cards) and help pass time for Jessica in Labor.
The next morning, the kids and I had breakfast at Tony's parents with his brother, sisters and family and his Hanson relatives (Tony's moms' brothers, etc). Tony drove out after his grave yard shift and surprised all of us. His mom was so excited and so was I. He always loves to surprise us anyway he can, then he turned around and drove back home, to work that night. So he basically was up for 48 hours-Sorry hun!

The kids were so excited for Christmas this year. The kids were in 7th Heaven. We told them that Santa was coming a day earlier, because Tony had to work on Christmas day. So when parents have to work, Santa makes special arrangements, to let families have Christmas together.
Weston loved getting Star Wars ships and figurines. Alexa loved all her barbie house and car and clothes. Ty was more interested in Weston's things, he just wanted Star Wars. Santa surprised them with a WII and they loved every minute of it. We had such a great time with the kids.

Picture Overload...

2008-12-23T17:02:00.000-07:00

Twilight Movie, My friend Desiree as a vampire

Weston's Basketball Game

Alexa's Christmas Program

Jarvie Ranch- Dutch John, UT

Weston's First grade program-Fall- He was racking leaves

Weston's b-day picture

Welcome Josie J.

2008-12-21T20:33:00.001-07:00

My little sister Jessica and her husband Puck had their first baby on December 20, 2008. She weighed 7 pounds 12 oz., 19 1/2 inches, 12:33 p.m.. Josie J. is so beautiful. It was a long 28 hours for Jess, but she was a trooper.

Here are some pics of us after she was born and waiting in the waiting room...

November gone in a Flash!

2008-12-07T21:57:00.001-07:00

I swear another month just flew by. I haven't been able to download my pictures lately, but when I do, I will definitely post them.

Well, on November 5th, Weston celebrated his 7th birthday. I can't believe he is that old now. The years have flown by so fast. He loved getting Star Wars guys and a plane and he wanted a suit for church and shoes to look like a missionary. He said it would make it be better at church. I am still hoping for that day (LOL).

My little Sis, Jessica, had 2 showers. Mom, Jenni and I went up to Clearfield for her Heriford side and then Tauni, Carrie and I, and Sharon and Margaret (family friends)threw her one her in Roosevelt at Tauni's. She got some wonderful stuff for little Josie that should be here any day. Best of Luck Jess and Puck- we can't wait to see your baby girl!

I went to the midnight showing opening night of "Twilight." I loved it. Tauni, mom, Steph and Amy from work and some of their friends, Sharon and Desiree. I also went in St. George with my sisters and mother in-laws. Tonys sisters didn't like the movie, but I am glad they went. I loved seeing the book on movie. It even made me get the audiobook to listen on my i-pod on the way to and from St.George just to see what was missing in the movie. I know I am a nerd, but I loved it!

Tony is still recovering and trying to get better from being so sick. His doctor made him take a mandatory 3 weeks off. He and his brothers & bro in-laws went down to mom/dads place in St.George for a couple of days prior to the kids and I coming. They had their annually golf tourney. This year Nick one again (3-peat). They found a green jacket and Tony's mom presented Nick with the prize money. He got a trophy and it was a kick to see.

The kids and I came down to St.George Tuesday before Thanksgiving. I met my 3 nephews in Orem and had Alexa go down with the girls the next day. I had a van load of 5 boys under 7. They did great. They loved playing gameboys and watching Clone Wars.

I loved Thanksgiving. We had a great time. I think we had 25 on Tony's immediate family all there between two places for 4 days. I baked homemade pies and lasagna for one of the nights. I loved having time to just bake and enjoy time relaxing because I don't get much of that.

I didn't do the big shopping night/day with my in-laws, I was seriously so tired. I had most of my shopping done and didn't want to spend more, because I usually well, if I find something that isn't on my list- I know bad! Thanks Sarah, for getting the extra little things for me at Walmart at 4:50 in the morning.

I did run to bath and body that afternoon, on the way out, Alexa tripped at the exit map and her body was the length of it and she hit her forhead in the corner of the door. Blood was everywhere, Ty was running towards the open exit door- it was chaotic. I appreciate the 3 ladies that were helping me out and all the strangers offering a hand to help Ali's head to stop bleeding. (Tony was getting the Santa present and it was the last in the store). Not to mention, Weston went wondering looking for his dad. Needless to say, we had to take Ali to the insta-care and get 4 stiches after a 2 hour wait. She was so awesome. She said she put a spell (like on Wizards of Waverly place on Disney) on her- the Freeze-a-canial (sp?). She didn't move an inch and she did awesome. In fact Tony took the stiches out today.

Well in St. George, I went to 2 other movies- 4 Christmas's and Bolt. I love movies!

We also did Tony's big family pictures. We had a great time with everyone.

Yesterday, the kids and I drove up to Dutch John (by Flaming Gorge) and went to the Jarvie Historic Ranches, Old Fashioned Christmas. My brother, Jason, works for the BLM in Vernal, and he did/helped in a big way. The kids loved making ropes, leather purse, gettinga handmade horseshoe and a wagon ride. The also got to see Santa clause being rowed in on the Green River by Uncle Jason. We had a great time and Jason and his crew did a great job!

October is Gone...

2008-11-01T17:53:00.000-06:00

The month is gone again. We have been running here and there. Soccer is now over, we went to Hee Haws in PG with Ton's family and did a hay ride and got pumpkins and we went to the Ivins annual halloween party.

The kids loved dressing up and seeing everyone. Weston was commander Cody from Star Wars Clone Wars, Alexa was Sharpie from High School Musical and Ty was yoda. T and I dressed up as crazy fans with fro wigs. We had a great time.

I got to do a little shopping and the girls in Ton's family, we got together and went to my sisters boutique in SLC and then we took the younger girls to HSM3. Alexa giggled everytime Troy was on and hid her eyes when he and Gabrilla kissed.

Tony ended up having sinus surgery last Monday. He had another CT and things hadn't cleared up. He got out of surgery and had a major headache and felt like he'd been hit by a bat. Mom Ivins came out and helped out a lot. T loves when his mom comes out.

I also got called to teach 4th Sunday Relief Society. That is usually conference talks chosen by the Bishop. I have done two lessons. I get so nervous, but it makes me do a lot of reflection reading the lesson.

Enjoy the following pictures...

So Behind....

2008-10-17T18:22:00.001-06:00

Tony has been really sick. I think it has been 3 weeks. He finally got a head CT and discovered he has a severe sinus/ear infection. He has to have IV therapy for 7 days. So sorry Honey!

I have also started taking Wednesday's off and love it. I get to spend time with Ali and Ty and we run errands and get things done at home. I love having an extra day in my week for my family.

Also, after a 1 1/2 years of having my nails done, I took them off because my nail lady, Sally, moved away- Mom and I miss her.

Alexa started Pre-school with Miss Angie. She loves it and has looked forward to going to the same one Weston went to.

Well, I turned the big 30! I was out at the Zermatt in Midway with Mom and Dad for the State Realtor Convetion. Tony and Weston came and surprised me and we went to dinner at the Rock Creek Grill and my family (Jess/Puck, Jen/Zach & Girls, Jared/Tauni, Kids and Jason/Carrie. Then Ton's Family showed up ma/pa Ivins, Todd/Harmony, Trev/Sarah and Net. Dean and Cathy Stokes also were with us. It was a great time and I always love to be with all my loved ones.

So the first 2 weeks of September, I read the Twilight series and loved it. I could not put the books down. I kept reading and reading and loved the love story between Edward and Bella.

Weston started 1st grade. He is in Miss Eberhard's class. I am so excited for him. I think he will have a great year and I look forward to helping in his classroom.

The kids started soccer. Weston is doing awesome and loves to play offense and defense. Alexa just loved running around.

Boutique Coming....

2008-10-02T13:28:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone. My sister Jenni and her friend Sannette are doing a boutique in Logan Oct. 10 and 11th @ 256 W 225 S. Providence and Oct. 24 and Oct. 25th at my sisters friend- Trudy's house 11631 S. Colchester Dr. in Sandy. (24th 11-6 and 25th 9:30-2:30). Featuring: Chic Boutue, Expected, Bloomin' idiots, Sproutz, Salt City Candles, Carolee's Creations, Shade Clothing, Olive Juice & Co., Ruby Chic Jewelry, You Don't Say It-Vinyl Lettering.

Just FYI- If your around and want to come, please go it will be awesome. It will also be featured on Good Things Utah on October 7th on abc @ 10am

8 Years of Happiness!

2008-09-10T14:28:00.000-06:00

I can't believe that 8 years has passed by so fast! I love you Toner!

Here is 8 things I love about you:
1. You are my number 1 supporter in everything I do
2. Your love of learning
3. Your Teasing
4. How wonderful you are with our kids
5. For our 3 wonderful children
6. For doing whatever I want to do- movies, dinner, etc
7. Love of teaching me sports
8. You are always suprising me with wonderful gifts and small acts of service- love it!!!!

Summertime Snap shots

2008-08-13T21:06:00.002-06:00

Make a Smilebox photobook

My Boys Sleeping

2008-08-13T21:06:00.001-06:00

It was a very busy day- they crashed when they hit the pillow

Weston Received his YELLOW BELT

2008-08-13T20:41:00.000-06:00

Weston started Karate the first of the summer. He got to test early for his yellow belt. We are so proud of him!

Robert L. West Family Reunion

2008-07-20T11:40:00.002-06:00

We went up to Paradise, UT for our family reunion this past week. My cousin Angie and her husband have a resort up there with a lodge and 5 cabins on a river. We had a great time, visiting, eating, playing kickball, dice and Rummikub. We let the kids play in the river catching water snakes and tadpoles and riding in the side-by-side. As you can see, Grandpa West enjoyed it. Weston can't wait to shoot a shot gun, Uncle Jim told him when he is 7. I had all my brothers and sisters, and all of Jims kids, except Nelle (we missed her) on Monday night. We had a great time!!!

Girls Weekend in St. George

2008-07-20T11:40:00.001-06:00

Alexa and I went to St. George last weekend with Mom Ivins, Sarah, Annette/Ryann and Harmony/Aspen and Autumn for a GIRLS WEEKEND! We had a great time. We went to "Kit Kittridge" movie, Cafe Rio, Bear Paw for breakfast- yummy!, "High School Musical" play at Tuachan High, swam, made hair clips, shopped, laughed and had a blast!

Pictures from the Neola Kids Rodeo

2008-07-20T11:40:00.000-06:00

Another 5K!

2008-07-05T14:11:00.000-06:00

Yesturday, Tauni, Carrie, Mom and I went up to Neola and did their 5K. Mom walked and the rest of us girls ran. We improved our times from last week each by 5 minutes. I did mine in 30 minutes. I couldn't believe it. We were signed up to do the 1/2 marathon, but decided we weren't trained as well as we wanted to be. After running the 5K we wished we had done it, next year we will do it and hopefully the Provo 1/2 marathon, too.

Last night we did fireworks in our driveway and watched the city ones from our backyard. Mom and dad came over for some hotdogs and fruit and hung out.

On the 3rd, we went up to the kids rodeo. I will post pictures soon. Weston wore his comboy hat, shirt and boots. He caught a rabbit, but it seemed sick and Ton gave it to another kid. Weston really wanted to get a pig, but their were 2 pigs for about 150 kids his age. Ty and Lex tried to get bunnies, but just ran in circles and Wes tried to direct Lex were to go, but I think she got nervous. We also enjoyed the chicken BBQ.

Where has June Gone?

2008-06-28T16:21:00.000-06:00

Carrie, Tauni and I ran the Myton Daze 5K this morning. We had a great time. We are glad we did it. Each one of us placed and got a gift card. I missed Tony not being there since he had to work, but I appreciate my two brothers helping me out with my kids so I could do it!

Mom and I took a girls trip to St. Louis last week to visit my sister Jessica and her husband Puck. Tony volunteered to take the kids for the week and dad did't feel well enough to go. We had a blast. We went up to Navuoo and Carthidge Jail and did a session in the temple. We toured and had a great time. We went shopping, laid out at the pool and enjoyed each others company. My other sister Jen and her husband came down as well, since Zach had some meetings. We ate at the Chessecake Factory and yummy.

Tony survived with the kids and dad held down the fort at the office. It was great to just get away!

The First part of June we took a little family trip to Denver. We took the kids to the Zoo and ESPN Zone and played games, then the next day we went shopping, Kung Fu Panda and swimming at the hotel. Later that night, we took the kids to the Rockies game. The beat the Giants big time. Weston and Tony were in heaven. They got autographs of 4 Giants and then they did fantasy broadcasting of an inning. Alexa talked the whole time about anything but baseball and Ty just wanted food. We had a great time with each other, oh and when we went to checkout, Ty had charged about $50 of movies and music on our bill, I am glad the hotel let us out of that one- they realized they were each on 2 minutes at a time (thanks to T taking a nap while I took the other kids swimming :))

Weston and Alexa year-end pictures

2008-05-21T10:49:00.001-06:00

Weston's Tumbling Picture

Alexa's Dance Picture

Guess Who is a Giant?

2008-05-16T18:20:00.000-06:00

Weston gets to be a Giant. He loves being coached by his dad in the pitching machine league!

Preschool Graduation

2008-05-16T18:08:00.001-06:00

Alexa graduated from Over the Rainbow Preschool on Tuesday. She loved Ms. Jeri and learning to love art and being with her friends!

The Newest Member of our Family....

2008-05-16T17:56:00.000-06:00

This is "BELLE". Tony called me at work the other day and said he was getting a dog. I said you ae not- no way and I hung up the phone. So I get home and this dog is in Westons' arms- Westo saying he is so excited and never wants to loose a dog again or give it back.

2008-05-11T11:35:00.000-06:00

Tyler loved his 2nd Birthday

2008-05-03T22:40:00.000-06:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Weston At Baseball Camp

2008-04-24T17:47:00.000-06:00

Tony, Mike Burrows(coach/instructor/friend) & Weston

Where did the month go?

2008-04-24T17:33:00.001-06:00

Let's Go Riden'

Dad Ivins Driving the Tractor!

Carrie is the top Researcher in UB-Uintah Basin Campus @ USU- Way to Go!

Alexa's 1st dance performance of the year!

Carrie's B-day Party

Happy Birthday Jessica & Olivia!

2008-04-06T19:20:00.000-06:00

Swim, Swim and Swim

2008-03-29T20:44:00.000-06:00

Dying Easter Eggs

2008-03-29T20:30:00.000-06:00

Easter Weekend in St. George

2008-03-29T19:52:00.000-06:00

Fancy Nancy Birthday Party

2008-03-10T21:58:00.001-06:00

Make a postcard - it's easy!

Congrats on your addition Nick and Net!

2008-03-09T20:02:00.000-06:00

Fun Family Facts

2008-02-26T18:54:00.000-07:00

THE RULES:
1. Once you are tagged, link back to the person who tagged you.
2. Post THE RULES on your blog.
3. Post 7 weird or random facts about yourself on your blog.
4. Tag 7 people and link to them.
5. Comment on their blog to let them know they have been tagged.

Jess and Puck

I tag:

Sarah
Harmony
Annette
Mom Ivins
Tauni
Dana

1. I love to pop the bubble wrap in packages- love the crakle sound
2. I have to have baby powder under my fitted sheet of my bed, it smells and feels wonderful
3. Tony and I love nascar and to watch, our favorite driver is Kasey Kahne
4. I like to have my tile floor done on my hands and knees
5. I love to have a massage, it is relaxing
6. I love to go out to the movies- I used to go wth my grandma Virgina when I was younger
7. I like to do book work and organize files

Hanging out and loving IT!

2008-02-24T12:04:00.001-07:00

Weston lost his second tooth!

Making Cookies and Eating the dough!

We had a good week this past week. The kids had a fun day with mom and dad off on President day and we got to hang out with each other.

Tony and I went to an awesome movie last night- Vantage Point. I was tense from the first five minutes to the end. What a Thriller- Thanks mom/dad west watching the kids so we could go out!

What is your color?

2008-02-17T11:07:00.001-07:00

What's Your True Color?

My Result: Blue

You're blue — the most soothing shade of the spectrum. The color of a clear summer sky or a deep, reflective ocean, blue has traditionally symbolized trust, solitude, and loyalty. Most likely a thoughtful person who values spending some time on your own, you'd rather connect deeply with a few people than have a bunch of slight acquaintances. Luckily, making close friends isn't that hard, since people are naturally attracted to you — they're soothed by your calming presence. Cool and collected, you rarely overreact. Instead, you think things through before coming to a decision. That level-headed, thoughtful approach to life is patently blue — and patently you!

What are you?
http://web.tickle.com/jumpto?test=colorogt&c=50652

Tony also took the test and he was a Red!

New Animals!

2008-02-10T10:41:00.001-07:00

Today, I decided to post some of our year of 2007 since I didn't start this blog till the end of December. So I hope you all enjoy some of the slideshows. Weston, Alexa and I had a good time putting them together.

Yesturday, we inherited two animals for a couple of weeks-Let me tell you I am so excited!!! :( Tony is helping out his co-worker with taking over his igauna and salamander for 2 weeks while the guy is recovering from a stroke. The kids are so excited and each have an aqirium in their rooms. I told Tony he is to take care of them- I do not handle animals very well!

Our Summer 2007

2008-02-10T10:37:00.000-07:00

Make a slideshow - it's easy!

Danny Ross's Make A Wish

2008-02-10T10:26:00.001-07:00

Make a postcard - it's easy!

Weston's Preschool Graduation!

2008-02-10T10:16:00.000-07:00

Make a postcard - it's easy!

Alexa's Dance Recital May '07

2008-02-10T10:00:00.001-07:00

Make a slideshow - it's easy!

Super Bowl Snow Fun

2008-02-03T18:22:00.000-07:00

Make a postcard - it's easy!

Our Little Model

2008-02-03T14:02:00.000-07:00

Make a scrapbook - it's easy!

Tony and Tyler's New Haircuts!

2008-02-03T13:41:00.000-07:00

Tribute to President Hinckley

2008-01-28T20:36:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful man! He has been our propet most of my life. He spoke with such humor and love. I loved his devotion to temples and what our privalage we have to have so many around in Utah and especially all over the world.

I remember him at General Confernce in October of 2006. What an amazing Spirit it was with him there in attendance. He just amazed me.

I also remember when he dedicated the Vernal temple and seeing him so close inside the temple was awesome, he seemed to glow!

I will miss our dear prophet!

Crazy Girl!!!

2008-01-28T20:17:00.000-07:00

Alexa decided on Saturday that she wanted to have short hair. She decided to take dads medic scissors and cut each side of her hair. What a lovely mullet. She then had the neighbor over yesturday and they cut more in the back. It looks like she will get a cute bob soon. Pictures to follow shortly.

Also, my brother Jared, just got put into our ward bishopric. Everyone asked how old is? He will do a great job as second counselor- way to go BUD!

Our Family

2008-01-26T13:46:00.000-07:00

Intro to our Family of 5!

2007-12-24T19:27:00.000-07:00

Tony and Jayanne met on September 9, 1999. September 9, 2000, 1 year later, we married in the Mt. Timp Temple in American Fork, UT.

We lived in Midvale, UT our first 10 months of marriage and then Tony's job transferred him out to the Uintah Basin, were we continue to reside in Roosevelt, UT.

Anthony "Weston" Ivins was born on November 5, 2001. He is now currently six and very good in school. He is in full day kindergarten and doing tumbling. He loves to hang out with his dad and play any sport. He also loves to ride the bus to school in the mornings!

My mother Nancy West was diagnosed with breast cancer on 12/12/02. She bet her cancer and continues to do well 5 years later.

In October 2003, we moved into our first home that we built South of Roosevelt. We loved our home and did many things on our own and had a lot of family help. We couldn't of done it without FAMILY!

In October of 2004 (10/24/04), Tony was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer. He had a couple of major surgeries over the next 6 months and had 3 rounds of chemo. He continues to be cancer free and doing well.

On December 30, 2004, Alexa Mae Ivins was born. She weighed 5#5oz. What a tinyone and continues to be, but knows so much. She will be 4 in 5 days and loves preschool at Ms. Jeri Young's and doing tumbling/dance combo. She can't wait till she can go to school with her older brother.

We sold our 1st home in January 2005, and started our second home in March '05. We continue to reside in this home that we love and being on over 1 1/2 acres.

Tyler William Ivins was born on April 25, 2006. What a mircle he was. After Tony's cancer, the doctors told us we would not have any other children. Ty made his way here and has a contagious smile and laughter that brings so much joy to our lives.

Tony is so close to being a paramedic. 2 more tests, and he will be certified. It will be so awesome. He has is Real Estate license and works in the hospital ER.

I just recently got my Associate Broker license, what a relief. I help my dad with the office and enjoy it very much.