Oakcrest 2001

Family Site

2010-05-01T15:25:00.000-07:00

Looks like the MyFamily site has expired again. =(

any volunteers for its renewal?

Good News!

2009-05-01T10:46:00.001-07:00

Our myfamily site is back up. It was too hard to keep in touch with everyone. . .let's start using it again, ok?

Check out my blog!

2009-04-02T13:16:00.000-07:00

I've got exciting news! I had a baby on March 19th. His name is Coleman Jeffrey Berlin and he is the cutest little thing you've ever seen!!! Go check out my blog for more pics!

Entli

2009-03-23T17:35:00.001-07:00

Hey ladies just wanted you to know entli had a baby boy on March 18th. This is 2 boys for her.

Tell me more!

2009-03-22T20:25:00.001-07:00

Who was at/watch the Draper Temple dedication?? I am so bummed that I missed it-- being that I am a true blooded Draperite. I will live vicariously through your memories!

Mormon Messages...

2009-03-13T00:44:00.000-07:00

Squirt

2009-03-10T13:36:00.001-07:00

So the other day I found out that not only was my friend an Oakcrest counselor, but she was a counselor the year I was a camper! Anyone go to camp in 1996 (I think) and have Squirt???

Way fun connection!

Papaya is getting hitched!

2009-03-02T11:04:00.001-08:00

And she needs your address...so leave it as a comment!

Background?

2009-02-28T20:38:00.000-08:00

So I was thinking, it may be fun to change the background on here. Don't get me wrong, I would totally LOVE to be running and jumping and rolling through these hills... but its been a while and you know what they say, "Variety is the spice of life" yes? The moderator has to do it though so I take it to a vote and leave it in all of your capeable hands...

New mommy

2009-02-26T20:31:00.001-08:00

Apparently Duzz is a new mommy too!! Can someone tell her to get over here and post already???

News!

2009-02-19T16:43:00.001-08:00

Um, I had a baby.

www.kristibassett.blogspot.com

myfamily

2009-01-22T10:51:00.000-08:00

I started setting up a myfamily site, I only got through about 1/4 the people to invite though...I'll work on it more later and let you know!

My Family.com

2009-01-21T19:01:00.000-08:00

Did you know that MyFamily.com is free????????? Hmmmm... If y'all like the old site so much, it is something to think about!!

Hooray Hooray!!

2009-01-20T11:13:00.000-08:00

I'm In! HOORAY!!!!!!

Happy New President day everyone!!

For the sake of a post. . . .

2009-01-12T19:15:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to say WHAT'S UPPPPPPPPP!!! Seriously, Dec. 23 was the last post! Where have we all been? Are we all busy with our own lives or something? Good grief. Ok. Christmas is over. I just finished my first week of student teaching, starting week 2. . . it's going great. . . . What are YOU doing???

Updated

2008-12-23T08:44:00.000-08:00

Hey girls I updated my blog. So check it out. If you need an invite let me know at brookehv@gmail.com. Love ya girls.
Tink

Cranberry Chicken

2008-12-22T18:57:00.000-08:00

So I was on one of your blogs and looked at a recipe link but now I don't know which one. It was a recipe for cranberry chicken or something like that. So now I am wondering if anyone has a recipe for this?

BEST Christmas Gift EVER!

2008-12-02T09:09:00.000-08:00

So, I've been dying to share this news with everyone for a few weeks now....as of yesterday (12/1/08), Damon's biological parents relinquished their parental rights and we can adopt Damon in March! BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT EVER!!! I feel bad for them but am EVER so grateful we have him in our lives...it's a bitter sweet feeling. Anyway, just wanted to let ya'll know!!! I also have a question to ask....we're thinking that we're going to change his name but I can't seem to find a name that really strikes me....any suggestion on names?

Sunbeams NEWS

2008-11-30T16:28:00.001-08:00

Hey! So you should check out SunBeam's blog!

Can you see your name?!!

2008-11-29T15:08:00.000-08:00

I have kept in touch with one of my campers through facebook and I was looking at all of her pics the other day and she was so inspired by me being a counselor (totally kidding) at Oackrest that she was one this summer and I think last summer as well. She is the funniest girl in the world. Her oakcrest name is ROO. Wow how time flies that our campers are now the counselors!! Anyway...Can you see your name on here ANYONE!??!

going private

2008-11-28T15:53:00.000-08:00

Hey ya'll, I am going private. I can't seem to find everyone's emails. Could you link it on here, or send it to me michellelewis05@gmail.com. Thanks gals. I have lots to fill in soon enough, but don't have time yet. Talk to you all later!
Buttons

BIPH!!!

2008-11-10T18:08:00.000-08:00

I need your email or number as fast as possible. Not life or death but really important. Post it please and I will give you a call!
Love,
Flipp

WELLLLLLLL, WHAT DO YOU KNOW...

2008-11-09T21:52:00.000-08:00

Hey ya'll....yep, it's Duzz here. It's sure nice to finally be on here but I'm not very good at keeping up with these blog things but I'll do what I can. Thanks Daisy for sharing the photos of Damon!!! Ok, so this is our cute little foster boy Damon! We absolutely LOVE him to pieces. He's been in our home since Sept. 6 & things are looking more in our favor to be able to adopt him....HOWEVER, you can never be too sure with the State because they can change at the drop of a hat. Damon's caseworker has told me she's about 95% sure that we'll get the opportunity to adopt him & I'm praying we do. He seriously is the love of my life! The story behind Damon...I can't share a whole lot & also for Damon's sake, I think I'd prefer to keep alot of it private. I will tell you though, he's been through too much for a 2yr old (just turned 2 on 10/31). He came into the system about March (I believe) and was malnourished. When they (the State) asked us to take Damon in, they warned us that he had 'Attachment Disorder' and that we would be his technically his 4th foster home....the other foster parents struggled with him. Usually, when we were asked to take kids in, I insisted on looking at their files & thinking about it for a few days. When we were called about Damon, I absolutely knew 100% that we just needed to hurry & get him. I didn't have a whole lot of knowledge of his background or anything else but I felt an urgency to go get him. When it all happened, I ended up going on a Saturday to pick him up by myself. The other foster Mom expressed to me how she had so much animosity towards this little guy & how they haven't seen eye to eye from day 1. She told me he couldn't even talk at all & wanted to demonstrate for me...she picked him up & said, "Say Olive." He actually tried to say it & inside I was laughing. I thought it was so cute that he even tried. I mean, seriously...OLIVE? Anyway, the more I talked to her the more urgent I felt to get him in my car. When I asked about his routine...because I didn't want to mix the poor kid up anymore than he already probably felt...I asked what time he went to bed, took naps & if milk was given to him prior to either. She laughed & said, "Why would I give him milk? I don't like it, I don't feed it to my kids, why would I give it to him?" That's when I politely excused us & told her I didn't want to make her late for her meeting. I took Damon what was supposed to be for the weekend & it turned in to being permanent...well, so far. I told Jeff that Sunday night that I couldn't take him back to someone who didn't love him. I called the next day & asked the State if we could just bypass their process for relocating a child into a new home & expressed my concerns as well as my support if we couldn't bypass. Yet again, I was given many words of advice concerning his so called mis-behaviors & how he was probably just in his 'honeymoon stages' of coming into our home. Again, I felt differently & knew within my heart that we just needed to follow the spirit & do what we could. It didn't phase me what they were telling me...good to keep in the back of the mind but I'll tell you, that's where it's stayed too. Damon is so blasted cute. He cracks me up left & right. We laugh lots & lots & lots! We are constantly learning new words & funny things to do...he mimics my Dad's walk to a T...it's the cutest thing ever!!! Anyway, that's the jist of how he came into our home & a few of the so called problems that this little guy has. I've yet to see his 'Attachment Disorder'...anyone who meets him is surprised that they say he has one. For those of you who are wondering what that means....supposedly in a nutshell, he won't allow himself to attach to people or to get close to him. Alot of it is caused from being moved from house to house to house. There's more to it than that but you can look it up if you're interested...it's proper term is R.A.D. but I'll be honest I've only seen MAYBE 1 or 2 signs of it but they've quickly vanished. For a child Damon's age, they usually give the parents 8 months to sort their problems out & then the judge can determine...based off of the parents progress..he/she can extend the time to 12 months & if things keep going well, they can push it 3 more months but that's it. Damon's 8 months is up in December & last week we just went to a review hearing for him....he doesn't go, just us. Anyway, it doesn't look like the parents are doing too well with what they've been given to do & many of the things they have to do, take ALOT longer than 4 weeks...which is when the Permanency Hearing is for Damon's case. We go back to court on 12/1 to hear the judges decision & after last week's meeting for Damon's case....I think his biological Mom is going to sign the rights over....atleast that's what she told me. However, I think the State is still going to push to have the rights terminated. I don't know what's going to happen though....so keep us in your prayers. Just to show you how weird his biological parents are...I asked them the other day where his name came from, only because I had already heard but I wanted to know from them directly. They said (as they were laughing), "We were watching the Omen (is that the correct spelling?) a few weeks before I gave birth & we decided to name him after the child in that show." I told them that was sick & wrong...they thought it was funny. She proceeded to tell me how they induced her (which I also wonder if they requested to be induced on the 31st but she said it wasn't..they're strange though) that when Damon was born, the birth Father made them turn his head around to ensure he didn't have 666 on his forehead. I just looked at her & said, "You've got to be kidding me....he's anything but a devil child...he's the sweetest kid. I can't believe you guys did that to him, that's really sad." They gave him a middle name from the bible....I said, "You mean to tell me you named him a devilish name because he was born on Halloween & because of that show & then you gave him a biblical name, what's wrong with you guys?" Yeah, needless to say, we'll be changing his name if we get to adopt him. That's just the mentality we're dealing with. Anyway, I didn't mean for this to be a novel...like I said before, there's soooooo much to this little guys story but I've only shared a wee bit. Damon is honestly such a crack up....he knows how to say his prayers at night & at meals. In fact, if Jeff is helping him eat & I'm not at the table yet he yells, "Mommmmm, pwyers...Mom, pwyers." and there he is with his arms folded & his eyes squinting just enough so he can still see out of them. He LOVES to sneak up on us & say "BOO!" funniest thing ever! He says "pwease" & "dank you" to everyone whenever he wants something or they help him. He is a HUGE blessing to us & like Daisy said about Heavenly Father...he definitely has helped us come together. I've come to better understand Christlike love & devotion through the eyes of our 2 yr. old & through the things that have gone on around him. There is no greater teacher than that of a child. We're so blessed!!!! Maybe one of these days I'll figure out how to put video clips on here & give you a demo of the 'great' things I'm teaching him....like being a monkey on the bunk bed & how to climb in & out of his crib! FUNNY! I love you all! Thanks for taking the time to read this, if you did...& if you didn't, then why are you reading this part? JUST KIDDING! I love you all & think of you OFTEN!!! Have a wonderful day & I'll try to keep you posted with things!!! Thanks for getting me signed on here!!!
Love ya,
Duzz

Will someone please make Duzz a contributor!!!

2008-11-07T19:04:00.000-08:00

I just found out that she has a little guy living with her and I had no idea and she said she still is not a contributor or she would have told us all!! So I am sharing the pictures of her cute little Damon but really I feel like she should be the one sharing this awesome news! So to get more details you are going to have to make her a contributor! If you need her email let me know and I will email it to you. Isn't he so stickin' cute?!! He totally looks like their kid! Heavenly Father sure knows what he is doin' up there!

what should I do?

2008-11-07T05:06:00.001-08:00

Ok so I need some help. My SIL moved home with her 2db. I am having a hard time with it because she needs constent babying even before this. My MIL house is a mess and she doesn't do anything but sit there. I don't have sympathy for her and her marriage problems and I don't even want to be in the same room with her. She and I had a long talk about all of this a while ago and she doesn't find any fault in her own actions only her husbands. I know this is a lot of info but I don't have anywhere else to turn to. Have any of you had to deal with something like this? What should I do? She and I have struggled since I have been married and sometimes I wonder if I can be in the same room with her this is just making things worse. When I have been there she acts like nothing is wrong and yesterday she asked if I was ok because I looked more stressed than usually. It was all I could do not to just lay it all out right then. Please any advise?

Cricket's Halloween

2008-11-05T10:40:00.000-08:00

Here's my cute kiddos on Halloween! Cameron as Robin Hood and Katie as a Witch!

Happy Holidays Super EARLY!

2008-10-28T13:04:00.001-07:00

Tink's Blog

2008-10-27T10:08:00.000-07:00

I like Gadget's idea.
If anyone would like an invite to my blog please email me at brookehv@gmail.com.
Love ya!

Gadget's Blog

2008-10-27T08:15:00.001-07:00

If anyone wants an invite to my blog, send me an email address to kristy.laxman@gmail.com - Love you girls!!

We have a hole!!!

2008-10-21T10:32:00.000-07:00

This is the tractor working late into the night on our hole, man was that a happy surprise when we drove out there to see them digging our hole!This is the next day when the hole was finished!

Gadget's Blog

2008-10-20T13:47:00.000-07:00

Can I be a viewer on your blog? If anyone has her email address, will you share it with me so I can request an invite to view her blog? Thanks!

-Sunbeam

Fiddle

2008-10-15T13:29:00.002-07:00

Hey fiddle I remember you bought those leap pad book things and I didn't know if you still had some you wanted to sell? Lil just got into them and I only have 4 books and am looking for more. Get back with me ok?

Flipper

Fiddle

2008-10-15T13:29:00.001-07:00

Army of Women

2008-10-08T09:18:00.001-07:00

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http://www.armyofwomen.org/

Vanilla's Baby

2008-10-07T13:21:00.001-07:00

So Vanilla Bean had her baby last week! Go check out her blog to see what it is and what they named the baby! It's pretty exciting! CONGRATS VANILLA!!!

what a mean mom

2008-10-06T15:25:00.000-07:00

Funny story- Today I had a big task at hand, to clean the carpets in my house. I did it, thank you, thank you! But it took quite a while because I had to do it all carrying Porter. If I didn't hold him, he started to totally wig. I have never heard him wail so loud, since he has been born. And of course, all I could do was laugh. Am I such a mean mom? Oh well. It was just funny. Thought I would share. You guys have other things your kids get scared of-and you laugh?

Oh, and I just had Morgan tell me that she wished I was never her mom, because I won't let her have another piece of candy. Oh, and yesterday she told us that we were the worst parents in the world because we were making her eat one bite of a pear. Boy, if only she knew what good parents were really were!

So...

2008-09-25T20:07:00.001-07:00

How is everyone?

Surprise!

2008-09-17T20:00:00.001-07:00

Everyday Food Storage

2008-09-16T07:49:00.000-07:00

So I was on Soleil's blog the other day and on it there is a link for this site. I love it! I have made the hot pockets and the dough really tastes like a hot pocket bread. They are awesome. I jsut wanted to share this with you all.

So I joined the blogging world....

2008-09-14T17:02:00.000-07:00

Now how do I add my blog to the list of blogs on this site? Thanks, Daisy www.bryanandcheryl.blogspot.com

Fiddle...

2008-09-12T22:11:00.000-07:00

I am just dying to know how you are doing and if you are being affected by this hurricane Ike? When I heard about it you are the first one I thought of besides Daffy and Venus who served there missions down there. But I left a post on your blog as well just want to know if you are okay? -Daisy

Where were you...

2008-09-11T07:38:00.001-07:00

...on September 11, 2001 when you heard of the breaking news of the day?

Happy Birthday...

2008-09-08T16:53:00.000-07:00

...SKIPPY! I just wanted to drop you a little line and let you know that I was thinking about you yesterday on your birthday. You're such a great friend and I really enjoyed talking to you the other day on the phone. You always brighten up my day and you just have a way of making me happy! Thanks for that! I hope you got to have a fun day! LOVE YER GUTS!!!

Cricket :)

school begins

2008-09-04T18:16:00.000-07:00

Ok So Lil is starting school on monday! I am nervous, any advise? She was going to ride the bus there but then I found out I would have to drive her 3 miles to the meeting point and she would be on the bus for 1 1/2 hours! I am driving her, gma is picking her up! Anyways jsut thought I would share.

Scenery?

2008-08-26T09:59:00.000-07:00

Ok all you Utah people. I have been gone for 4 years and I guess I wasn't really paying attention before then. My aunt is in town and taking pictures for me, sorry guys but she's free. (Just know that I still love and am amazed by all you photographers talents!)
Any way I'm supposed to pick where we are going today and I don't have any idea? So my questions is where do you girls like to go to get pictures taken of your kids or to take pictures of people's kids? I'm talking outside here. Any comments would be much appreciated!
I love you!

a fun saturday night!!

2008-08-25T21:57:00.001-07:00

I thought I would share a little fun I had the last saturday night. Tachi and I both are Tooelen's now. We got together and had a good time chatting it up and eating some good grub on their new bbq. Tachi's little guy, Hayden, is so adorable. He is 11 months and she swears that he started walking more while my kids were around him on saturday. Hes a fast learner for sure!! I actually got to babysit him awhile ago and that was a fun time for Mayley. I loved when Tachi said "You can tell who is and who isn't from Tooele when you go to church!" and I said AMEN sista! It's pretty funny place to live but both of our houses are fun to live in and I guess thats what counts for now. I'm just glad that for Oakcrest friends!! You ladies are some of my favorite friends and I wish we could do more together!! Tachi is doing wonderful and she is so happy!! Yay for Oakcrest friends! I love all of you tons! :)

Pre K

2008-08-17T18:51:00.000-07:00

Ok so my next question is about preK. L has been accepted to our local schools program even though she is only 3 (not enough 4 year olds). I am having mixed emotions because:
1- she is my baby
2- it is 1/2 day 12 to 3 right in the middle of the day and she still naps.
3- It is a huge time commitment

How do you all feel about pre k?
Does it make me a bad mom that I want her to go?
Do you think she will learn anything?

Gardens

2008-08-17T18:48:00.000-07:00

For those of you who garden I just wanted to know how things are going?
Mine is OK.
We have had a million green beans.
Almost lost our Zucchini but killed off the bugs.
The tomatoes are just starting to set on which is fun.
The peppers are there but they are small, but still they are there.
I have been canning pickles and beans and will start on tomato product soon.
Does anyone have a good relish recipe?
I miss everyone posting. Things must be busy for all.

Giddyup

2008-08-14T15:25:00.001-07:00

Hey so I was thinking I should put the Oakcrest soundtrack on a playlist for our blog. Problem, I don't have it. Can someone list the songs so I can make it? Thanks~

RS Instructor

2008-08-11T06:59:00.000-07:00

Ok, So I was just called as a RS instructor! This is one of the callings that scare me half to death! I even contemplating saying no. But decided I would be cursed if I did! However I am so scared! They asked me to substitute once a few months ago, and I did an AWFUL job. Now, most people think that I am being modest. No I am not, I am not exaggerating either. It was so bad. With 20 minutes left, I basically was finished with my lesson. During the lesson, some lady mentioned that I was doing a good job for my first time. (that shows how bad it was-During the lesson!) So, if you don't understand yet, This calling is one of the worst callings for me-the only one worse would be Gospel Doctrine teacher. But I would like some help from you guys, who I am sure have al taught wonderful lessons. How do I not get so scared in front of them? Teaching the youth-I can teach like the best of them. Primary-a cinch. During my lesson, I honestly did not feel that the ladies where getting anything from the lesson. So I honestly felt that I would not be called into this, becauseI know that I will learn-but it has to benefit other people as well. Anyways-suggestions?

Cloth diapering

2008-08-09T20:27:00.000-07:00

Ok so don't laugh but I am trying this out with norah. With the cost of everything rising and two girls in diapers (lily still sleeps with them on) I have decided that this would be a good thing do experiment with. I bought the diapering stuff for $80 and I am trying it out. So far so good. Today was my first day of just cloth, I put her to bed with a disposible on though because night time diapering is a hard thing to master and I am not that into it. I am just wondering if any of you have/thought of doing this with your children?

Tink update

2008-08-08T07:49:00.001-07:00

Here's a little update on the Tink Call family. Mike and I have now been married for 6 1/2 years. Maggie is 4 and Chadley Lynn is 16 months.
We were in Connecticut for Mike's art school. We loved it there. It was beautiful and Leko even came to visit!
But we just moved from Connecticut to Bountiful, UT in May. Mike was done with school and I still have a lot of school left so we decided to be by family to get some help with the girls.We love our house. We have a great landlord and our own yard hooray!
Mike is working for a window company putting in high end windows. So he gets to go to the church office building and all over the northern part of the state. The owner is LDS, so it's a pretty good work environment. We are so grateful for this opportunity. It also allows him to work a little bit on his art at night. If you want to see his boyscout slides or other sculpture check out www.mikecallfineart.com
I am getting my degree in Elementary Education from Western Governors University. I have been stuck at my computer for the past two months trying to get caught up with school, so that's why it has taken me so long to write. But I'm doing a lot better now and I have also updated my blog. If you need an invite leave your email or email me at brookehv@gmail.com. I know it's a pain, and I'm thinking of going public, but for now it's private so you need an invitation to view it.
I had such fun seeing some of you at the Oakcrest Reunion. It was so great to be able to be there for it. I love you and miss you guys.

Balboa and baby #2

2008-08-06T17:09:00.000-07:00

Well, I was reading on Balboa's blog today and she had her 2nd little baby boy on July 30. His name is Tage and he's a cutie! And if you ask me, she looks way too good to have just had a baby!

CONGRATS BALBOA and good luck with the two little guys!

oops

2008-07-31T08:15:00.000-07:00

Sorry, everyone. I was not actually trying to put that on the Oakcrest blog, but on my own personal one. Hope you all like the vampire books too!

Who's Excited?

2008-07-31T08:09:00.000-07:00

Only two days left of waiting! I feel silly, but I'm way excited. Not to the point of going to the all night party with my teenage cousin, though. I did ask Trav if he would take the kids all day Saturday so I could read, but he didn't think that was a great plan. Something about family togetherness time. Whatever.

And, in case you didn't know, the Twilight movie comes out in December. On my birthday, which is probably the only way I'd ever talk T into going to see it with me.

Hey there missy!

2008-07-29T11:06:00.000-07:00

I had a way fun Oakcrest dream last night. We all got invited up for the week to be counselors, but then no campers came, but we had a blast anyway. When I woke up though I just kept thinking how exhausting it sounds to be a counselor. Am I getting old or what? I don't think I could do it again, this is the first time I have felt like that. Maybe it's cuz I'm pregnant, but watching those girls at the reunion, whew, I just don't have it in me anymore. I am glad I did it then though :)

Oakcrest reunion

2008-07-27T17:20:00.000-07:00

I know that I am slow, but I was out of town until this past week. But I want you all to know how much I love you, and am so glad that we were able to spend that one summer together. It still affects me. Sure do love you all! I had a great time at the reunion-and even lil' boy blue had a good time as well. It brought back so many memories! Here are some pics...

Cricket's 24th of July fun!

2008-07-25T12:24:00.001-07:00

I had quite an eventful 24th of July! It's a very long post, so you can just read my blog to see the details, but here's a picture to entice you to read my blog.

Warrior,

2008-07-23T20:46:00.001-07:00

How are you doing? How are you liking being a new momma? I can't wait to see pictures!

Please Help us spread the word!!!

2008-07-17T11:38:00.001-07:00

We are trying to sell our house and want to get the word out. If any of you know someone looking or if you have places you shop or work where you can post a flyer please post it for us and pass the word around. Any help we could get would be so appreciated thanks!!! You can also send emails out and direct people to www.pureutah.com and our MLS# is778977 to view the online tour and pictures. Anyway thanks ahead of time for any help!!

Note from random camper

2008-07-14T09:26:00.000-07:00

At the reunion, they gave out notes for us to read from random campers and I loved the one I got!

Dear Oakcrest Staff,

I don't know who you are, or what you've done, all I know is you have done it. Because of you, Oakcrest has been going for 50 years. 50 years of laughs, 50 years of joys and 50 years of memories. Thanks to you I'm able to be here! It's my 2nd day, but I'm already having so much fun! All of this, the zipline to the testimonies, it's all full of cherishable memories! Not only that, but think of all the sotires we can tell to our kids and grandkids. My mom told me of her experience. Think of all the testimonies you've helped to be gained, and not to mention the spiritual lives you've saved. You are doing God's work, and I know he's proud of you. Thanks a bunch!

Love, an Oakcrest camper

More Pics

2008-07-13T18:43:00.001-07:00

Here are a couple of the pictures I took. . . It was soo great! I loved seeing so many of you! I heart Oakcrest!

This was after the program. . .It was so hot!
Buttons, Biph, Fiddle, Soleil and Skippy

Buttons and Chicky left this gift on my camera, and I love it. It's what I deserve for throwing down my camera for whatever reason I threw it down for. Glee, perhaps?!

Biph, Buttons, Chicky, Tink, Skippy, Sunbeam

And this is my Sister Tracie, she took this on my camera when I got home and obviously wanted to be included in the post.

Reunion Pictures

2008-07-12T08:26:00.000-07:00

We had such a great time at the reunion last night! We missed all of you who weren't there, but we were glad to see some we hadn't for a while. Here's the pictures I got from the night and I'm sure everyone else will add theirs, but here you go!

Good old zipline!
Entli, Cricket, Ginger and Biph
Cricket, Soleil, Fiddle and Vanilla
Overdue Warrior even made the trek!
Cricket and TinkThis is my sister "Coach" and my aunt "Bubbles" and I. My aunt worked there in 1973. Isn't that pretty cool?This is now in the lodge above the stage where the clock used to be. Isn't is incredible? There's my cute dad and I bet you all didn't even know it was his birthday yesterday! He's only 2 years older than Oakcrest!
This is my camper Brittany who was also a counselor, "Tetris" a couple years ago. Vanilla and CricketAren't Oakcrest sunsets the best? I probably could have gotten a better picture, but I was too busy talking!Duzz and Cricket - By the way, Duzz deserves major props for that awesome video she did! THANKS DUZZ!!! Skippy and Cricket

WE LOVE OAKCREST!!!

There were a few people there that I didn't get pictures of. Like Buttons, Maverick, Chicky Boomba, Roxy, Fiddle, Sunshine, Nike, Polka Dot, Smiles, Sunbeam, and Xanadu. And Grams was also there. It was good to see her, but it was sad that Gramps has passed away and wasn't there with her.

Cricket...

2008-07-11T10:32:00.000-07:00

Can you please put Leko as a contributer? Her info is in the comments of "Hello Out There!" She has asked a couple times, but we can't put her on! Thanks!

Pampered Chef Reps

2008-07-10T14:45:00.001-07:00

Hi out there! Is there anyone who is sells Pampered Chef items? I'd like to purchase something from you... please call me asap because this is for a birthday present. The birthday is on the 26th and I'd like it a few days before then. 435-668-8774 Thanks!!!

Love, Sunbeam

And I thought I was against blog stalking....

2008-07-09T17:03:00.001-07:00

I am so glad that Flipper is a blog stalker! It is so much fun to "see" you all again! I'm sure some of you already know what Kenneth and I are up to from our blog - but for those of you who don't - here is a little update. (This is Sparks, by the way....)

The Last time I saw most of you was at my mission farewell.. (I can't believe it's been that long!) The mission was great. Venezuela is crazy. Kenneth waited for me while I was gone and we were married within 2 1/2 months of me coming home (kids, don't try that at home). It has now been almost 5 years and we are happy and healthy and living in Boston :)

Kenneth is currently getting his PhD at Boston University. We have been here for 2 years and we will probably be here for at least another 3. After that who knows. Kenneth wants to be a professor so, we're open to going wherever he finds a good program. We hope to eventually end up somewhere in the West. We love Boston, but flight prices are killing us. It would be nice to live somewhere within driving distance of our families.

I am working as a nanny for 2 totally cute, but very dramatic and energetic girls. I have also been working on my certification to be a Doula and Childbirth Educator and at some point would like to stop being a nanny and start doing that full time. It is a hard transition to make - living in Boston can get pretty expensive. Our plan is for me to make the switch sometime next year. I am already attending a few births here and there and I teach private hypnobirthing and natural childbirth classes. Here is a picture of the first family whose birth I attended:

We don't have kids yet, but that is also something we are going to look into next year. Of course I have been saying that for 4 years now, but I think 2009 is our year :) Be prepared for a baby shower invitation sometime next fall.

Boston is amazing by the way, and we are always looking for friends to visit us! So, feel free to start planning your trip to the east coast now. We'll be here for 3 more years and our apartment is open to all!

Here is a picture of our apartment:

And some picture of Boston - Are you convinced that you should come visit?

I hope you are all doing well!!! I can't wait to hear more from all of you:)

Hello out there

2008-07-09T11:21:00.003-07:00

I think that whoever has accepted an invitation to the blog but hasn't posted something yet should get with it! I want to hear what everyone is doing! I love you all tons!

PARTY!!!

2008-07-09T08:50:00.001-07:00

So, who's coming this Friday night?

Can't wait to see y'all!!!

TReated differently?

2008-07-06T12:59:00.000-07:00

Hi ladies so I have a question. Do you ever feel like your chidlren' grandparents treat them each differently? The reason I ask this is. Today we were eating lunch at my inlaws house and my sister in law and her family are down. Lily and her son are the same age (3), which to me is a hard age especially for sharing. The two of them were playing with toys in the other room, which means that no really saw who was in the wrong. Anyways the BOY cam out say lily took the truck (mind you lily does take things but so does the boy she just doesn't always come and tell). Anyways my father in law went out there and was so short with her about this truck and then he started to get angry, at this point I said they should try and work it out on there own.

Anyways he became angry and left. I feel like he always is on lily's case and never on the boys. I feel like the only reason we are staying here is so our children can be around grandparents but they never want to be around us. My mother in law is keeping the boy for a few day Lily has only stayed at their house one time. Lee and I haven't had a date in almost 3 months and even then we had to bring the baby. I am jsut feeling like nobody cares that we are here making no money so our kids can be by family that doesn't even want them around. Any advice?

Sunbeams Baby Open House

2008-07-05T13:27:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone, this is Sunbeams mom. We are having an open house in Salt Lake for all her friends up here. It's actually in Herriman. You can also RSVP by email, or just come!! my email is emily@mvandyke.org

Sparks

2008-07-03T12:35:00.000-07:00

SO I think I found sparks blog but I am not sure go to it and tell me what you think it looks just like her, and in a tag it says she has been the Venezuala (that is where she served her mission right?). Anyways it is kennethandemily.blogspot.com if it isn't her than i will be shocked.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK!!!

2008-07-02T10:54:00.001-07:00

So, the question of the week is this:
Have you had an experience that has made you grateful to be a citizen of the United States?

I will start with my answer.
I think the biggest thing recently has been the fact that my brother is now a member of the United States Army. He graduates from Basic tomorrow morning. To get to hear what these men and women go through, just to get through Basic training is such a great reminder of the willingness of our troops to defend the rights of our country. We live in a great place, and I am so thankful for the troops. You may or may not agree with the war, but the dedication of these brave soldiers is very moving!
Another experience I have had is actually a bunch of combined experiences. Living back in our Nation's Capitol, and seeing places where George Washington lived, and Jefferson, and seeing places in Philadelphia, Boston, etc was very touching. These men sacrificed more than I ever realized to free us from England's grasp! They were considered rebels, but I think they were men of God, who knew that the only way they could believe the way they wanted to, was to be that way. Rebelling from England's control. (Now, I love England, and want to go there badly. I'm just talking about England then!) We are a country founded on religious freedom, for which I am eternally grateful!

Anyway, I hope you all have a wonderful Fourth of July! I can't wait to see pictures of everyone's celebrations!

2008-07-01T13:51:00.000-07:00

Did y'all know that there is a free myfamily.com site? I know some of you were totally set on keeping the my family site, so this could be an option! Just letting you know.

Stix' update

2008-06-30T12:21:00.000-07:00

This is fun! Update on me- Chris and I bought a house in October in Pleasant Grove. Our first update to the house was the rock climbing wall in the garage.
I'm teaching Technology at Eastmont Middle School (and right now math summer school). My friend, Batman (all right, here last name is Bateman but I take out the "e") have had some real adventures rappelling from the ceiling and catching bad guys during assemblies.
This year we also had a "Phantom" that haunted the school-at the end of the year he rappelled from the ceiling with a guitar on his back and then he and I and the Student Body Officers played and sang "Born to be Wild" as a farewell to the school year. I have a lot of fun there.
Other news-I broke Chris' rib my first night at a jiu-jitsu class. I threw him down and he landed bad. It seems I am prone to breaking people's bones (in 2004 at Oakcrest I sat on a girl and broke her arm).
Things are going really well. Chris and I have just started a business teaching exercise classes on mini trampolines (aka rebounders), we sell the tramps and are about to make an exercise video along with some other training videos for some friends. It sounds pretty cheesy, but we're actually having a lot of fun.
I think that about covers what's been going on. I'm looking forward to hearing from more of you.

Smooches Anyone?

2008-06-30T11:25:00.001-07:00

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Star Checking In

2008-06-28T14:53:00.000-07:00

I love the blog idea! Thanks, Fiddle, for setting it all up! Just a little update on me and my family...My husband Jeff and I are living in Roosevelt (a small town in Eastern Utah). We have an 18 month old daughter McKinlee. Jeff works as a Diesel Mechanic at the family business and I get to stay home with McKinlee! She keeps me pretty busy...she's quite the little explorer and a little mischievous! I love it! We moved into our house last fall and I have been having so much fun planting flowers and doing yard work this year. Anyways, that's about it for us! I'm excited to keep in touch this way!

Balboa

2008-06-27T19:40:00.000-07:00

Hey I want to be added to view your blog but don't want to post my email I know I am weird. Anyways my email address is courtneyschriever@yahoo.com. Sorry I am a weirdo.

EVERYONE VOTE

2008-06-27T16:59:00.000-07:00

I put a poll on the myfamily. Everyone vote as to what to do about the site. We need to get this worked out before it is too late. Hope you are all doing dandy!

Duzz, you are an inspiration!

2008-06-26T09:36:00.001-07:00

Questions

2008-06-26T05:51:00.000-07:00

So can we make it that the comments jsut show under the post? I saw this on another blog but don't know how they do it. I think it would be convenient.
Flipper

Favor....

2008-06-24T11:29:00.000-07:00

So I don't know how to do a blog but I am slowly trying to learn. But my favor is if everyone will put there camp name instead of their real name or both because as sad as this sounds I don't know everyones real name and so when someone posts something and it says there real name I am so lost on who it is?!! Anyway just a thought. I do love the word FREE so it works for me plus it is about time I learn about this blog stuff! Oh and I tried to post this as a comment on the whoa bear posting and it wouldn't let me, did you change it so you have to post something instead of comment? And if so how do you comment on what someone said without it being somewhere way far away from that posting? I hope that made sense??

Howdy y'all!

2008-06-22T11:09:00.001-07:00

Well the big news in our life is that baby #3 is on the way. I think we'll call him/her "Whoopsie". ;) We are enjoying our life in Austin, Texas-- we are on like the 35th straight day of temps over 95, dang! We are so excited to be visiting Utah, especially since we are going to be able to make it to the Oakcrest reunion! Yahoo! Life is just trucking along. The guy in the cammo in the background isn't Blaine, don't worry :) He looks about the same ; ). Love you guys!

Oops!

2008-06-22T09:44:00.003-07:00

I meant to post that one on my family's blog! Sorry!! (Now I have to figure out how to do it again!)
Snazz

2008-06-22T09:15:00.000-07:00

This week has been fairly uneventful. It's been too hot to do much, so we've spent an unusually high amount of time either in front of the tv or outside in the water. We also went to Webb Ranch and picked berries for the Mom's group. I never thought I'd be paying somebody to let me pick their raspberries, but I have reached that point! The boys weren't too interested (they had way more fun with the dirt), but maybe when they get a little older they'll appreciate it more. We'll try again when we go out to my parents house next month.

So this was pretty funny. Leki loves "washing his hands" in the sinks, so he's learned about "water ON" and "water OFF." This was Waf's version. He was standing by kinking the hose. Water off... Water... Ok, so I didn't get a pict of Leki and Enos getting sprayed, but it would've been cool. Just use your imagination.

In other news, I have successfully completed one of my four summer classes! I'm relieved to have more time for the other ones! It's been hectic for a while!

Warrior

2008-06-21T13:39:00.000-07:00

So I saw Warrior last night. She is the cutest thing with her pregnant belly! She isn't very big. She definitely doesn't look like she only has 2 weeks left! But her poor feet were so swollen! She is due on July 7th, so she hopes the baby comes as early as possible so she can come to the reunion. It's a little girl and they don't know what they are going to name her yet. Can you see Warrior with a pink, frilly, little girl!? She's excited and said to tell everyone hi!

Chicky

2008-06-21T10:13:00.001-07:00

So I just got back from the services. It was so amazing. chicky is doing very well, but it was tough to see her. I couldn't imagine what she is going through. As I pulled up (a few minutes late) I saw everyone there and I just started to get all emotional. The casket was so small. There were these roses, 4 of them, with their names on each one-Mom, Dad, Tanner, and Tyson (the baby that died). She really is holding up really well. She says thank you for all of the prayers. I told her that everyone sends their love and hugs. The speakers were very nice and comforting. Anyways-just thought I would let you all know. I'll keep you updated as I get together with her next week and check up on her.

The Fun Has Arrived!!!

2008-06-20T14:53:00.000-07:00

I finally leanred how to create a blog...well, still learning, but I've set one up and am figuring out the details as I go along. This is so fun to see everyone's families, what's going on in their life, and to be able to still post comments. This is such a fun idea and I hope we can get the word out. We are doing great-our little family. Andrey is busy working-he owns his company and is always gone. That leaves me with my daughters, Emma (almost three) who loves going to the library and park, and Ellie (almost 1) who just had hand surgery and is almost done in two months-chillin' with a splint. She is such a brave girl. I am staying home, the Young Women's President and selling Avon to keep me busy-and poor (ha,ha). Love this and hope to hear from you all!

So...

2008-06-20T07:24:00.001-07:00

...how about this idea...

What if we disable the comment feature, so if you want to say something, you have to post it. That way, everyone can easily read everyone's comments, kinda like the website. What do you think? (You can comment here, since I haven't gotten rid of the feature yet! or leave a new post!)

Daffy knows how to use blogger!

2008-06-19T12:17:00.000-07:00

Hey, this is me and my husband Aaron. We have been married for 2 1/2 years. we are Expecting our first baby- a little girl- on JUly 16th. So in this picture I am about 7 months pregnant. We are very excited. The idea to do a blog is awesome! I never get on the other website.
Gemini and Venus are doing great. they are both married and seem to be enjoying life.
I am currently living in Orem, since both my husband and I are doing school. I am majoring in elementary education. (to be a teacher), and My husband is majoring in 3D animation and special effects. Go UVU!

Yay for Fids!

2008-06-19T10:54:00.001-07:00

Mayley loves to wear her Star Glasses. Me and my Hunter Man at the Tooele Rodeo!

Fids! This is a fabulous idea!! I love it! When I get a chance I love to blog!! Ok so is Tonya on here aka SAGE!??! and I saw Snazz on here too!! NO way! I haven't heard from them forever! you girls better post something! So my big news is MAYLEY is potty trained!! I am very happy. It's a wonderful advantage in our lives!! I'm sad to say that I won't be able to go the Oakcrest reunion in July. We have a big family camping trip that weekend. I love you all!

Gadget's Excited about this!!

2008-06-19T09:07:00.000-07:00

I know I haven't been on the myfamily.com site for forever, but I still love seeing what everyone is up to, so I think a blog is a beautiful idea. I think if you have a personal or family blog we should start a list off to the side as well then we can talk to each other here and still read up on everyone else's adventures as well. I'm at laxmanfamily.blogspot.com it is a restricted blog, so email me at kristy dot laxman at gmail dot com and I'll give you an invite. Love you girls, thanks for all you've contributed to my life over the years!!

Always,

Gadget

Me too!

2008-06-19T08:47:00.000-07:00

I'm excited to have another blog to check. I always forget to check the my family site, but I'm always blog hopping! Nice work Fids!

Here's my update. I FINALLY got married just over a year ago to Beau, and he is wonderful!

Now we are expecting our first baby in October. Here's a picture of my big belly.

This is especially for Cricket. I feel the baby move all the time, and it usually is okay. Sometimes it's really hard or it kicks my organs and it's not much fun. I haven't been really grossed out by it (for those of you who don't know, I always thought I would get grossed out by something living inside me) until last night! I was looking at my belly, and I could see the baby move, not just feel it and I was pretty grossed out. Just thinking about it makes me grossed out. So, anyway, it's been quite the adventure.

That's all for me. I'm excited to be able to keep up on everyone this way!

Cricket is here!

2008-06-19T08:36:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone! This is Cricket and I am so excited to be here! If you aren't a regular reader of my blog, I'll give you a quick update! I have been married for 5 years to Jeff. He's so awesome! He is going to be going to Pharmacy School at the University of Southern Nevada in the fall. We get to stay in SL though! He's going to go to the South Jordan campus. We have 2 beautiful kids! Cameron just turned 4 last week and Katie is 20 months. They are just the loves of my life and we have alot of fun together. I hope everyone gets on this blog and shares what's happening. I can't wait to see what this blog holds! And I'm so excited to see everyone at the reunion! I LOVE ALL OF YER GUTS TONS!!!

Love,
Cricket

GREAT IDEA!!!!

2008-06-19T07:34:00.000-07:00

Hey Kristi,
This is an amazing idea! Good thinkin'! Now I can check out what's going on with everyone a lot easier! So fun!

(This is Matthew Jr. and I at Scandinavian Days in Ephraim, UT May 2008)

A little update on me: Things here are going well. I am finally settled into my new home. We are working on our yard, which has been SO FUN!!! So, that was said with a little more enthusiasm than I meant it! But, it really has been fun! Our little boy is growing SO fast! I can't believe he's already almost two! He is such a great little guy, and we have a good time together. I finished working at the elementary school I was at, and now am going to start working from home for Valley Mental Health, doing their transcription work from their doctors. I start today, and heard it is a bit discouraging at first. Wish me luck! Matthew Sr. is still at Goldman Sachs, and LOVES it! It is so nice that he totally loves his job. It makes for a happier family life, that's for sure! :)
Anyway, that is us, in a nutshell!
I can't wait to hear everyone's updates!!! Love y'all tons!

Whoa Bear!

2008-06-18T16:52:00.000-07:00

Hey, so what do you all think....are you interested in switching our site to a free blog? I could put us all as contributors and then we would all have full access to stuff. We have virtually unlimited space, we can label our posts by person so it would be easier to search for an old post. Leave a comment and share your opinion!