ok, I've got it this time...here are the pics!

summer time fun.

it is impossible to know how this blog is turning out because for some freaky reason, I can't see the pictures on my computer! so, I hope it isn't too crazy. There are some of Elliott riding without training wheels, some "Before" pictures of my garden, some pictures where it looks like my kids actually like each other...and if I forgot any I'm sorry... I can't see them ya know! WE are all good, summer is coming, and it is hot already! I am loving gardening in my veggies and flowers (the flowers are a first for me). I am just getting started in couponing (I think it is a little out of my league), and it looks like we are FINALLY getting some answers about my health!!! YAY. Camping, water and veggie eating, here we come!

Camping fun

Here are some pics from our FIRST CAMPING TRIP OF 09!!! We went to bruneau sand dunes and had lots of fun. Ruth and Jeremy surprised us by coming up to stay the night and we were so excited! The kids collected rocks and water in their buckets, and had some fun with the camper screens! Then Mikey cooked his famous "Mountain Man"breakfast and we loved every bit of it! The next few pics are of Ruth and Jeremy (as seen by photographer Elliott), and my little ward, Karver. since I am watching him several times a week, I felt it my right to style his hair in my traditional favorite "banker style". Isn't he cute! Notice his two little teeth in the last pic! Love you all, and all is well.

Ok, just call this your Easter miracle! Bonnie is updating the blog AGAIN!!! I couldn't resist putting these super-cute pics up. The Heather Wilsons and Ruth Croziers came over, along with pappa and gramma johnson. What fun Easter egg hunting at the park and our front yard, and Easter fishing over our banister! Lucy was mysteriously ill that weekend so she crashed after all the festivities. What fun...enjoy!

we're baaaack!

Alright, it is time for another post. I always know it's time when I am being harassed by far away relatives! it is nice to know that people actually look at this blog though! Mostly, I just like posting pictures, so here goes! This is Lucy desperate for Spring! She grabbed her gear, her crayons and books, and headed outside for some coloring time! And, now, we would like to introduce Mikey's new girlfriend! Betty the Harley! Isn't she lovely? I actually like her a lot too! Isn't he so handsome on his bike! YOWZA! Pappa and Gramma came to visit and we had tons of fun swimming and eating out! you can't see it, but Juliet, Charice, David and Christian came too! The picture of us at the restraunt is fun because I had a sinus infection and was trying to look pathetic....it worked out pretty well yeah? Uncle Jeremy and Elliott's giant block tower. Lucy and her co-op preschool friends at thier kindergarten roundup. And... FINALLY some nice weather and we fly kites! We had a few problems, but overall lots of fun!

Updates: Lucy can ride a bike without training wheels now. Elliott is POTTY TRAINED! Ruthe and Jeremy and Karver have moved up to Meridian for Ruth's internship. Larry and Yoon may have found thier house! Life is good!

Elliott's haircut

this isn't the first time he has cut his own hair, but it is certainly the most CRAZY one! The first time, we just let it be, his bangs sort of hid the cut. Today, while I was in the shower, he decided to cut it with Lucy as his audience. YOWZA!! Here are some before, during and after pictures. Luckily, he is a pretty cute kid so the finished product isn't THAT bad. But, it still amazes me that he has cut his hair twice while Lucy, my girl, hasn't cut hers at all...hmmmm. Interesting. Enjoy my pain!

Sorry, it's been 3 months!

Alright, so I am the worst blogger ever, but who can keep up: Facebook, blogging, c'mon! Anyway, I have no intention of filling you in on the last...er....3 months, so just know that we are all healthy and happy, Elliott is now 3, we had a great Christmas, our lovely Hynes parents are still living with us (yay for us!!) and life is good. Here are some fun pics for you to look at!

This is the whole Hynes gang together for Christmas. Yay!
















This is my kids' favorite past time....putting on makeup. I don't know what I must really look like after I get ready, but both kids seem to think that eyebrows are very important indeed!








Here is Halloween. We have a very muscular spider man and a purple queen. We had a neighborhood party and I was able to dress Elliott in what I wanted!! A samarai who makes pie from the backyardigans! Pumpkin hunting at the local patch was lots of fun too.