Popcorn popping on the Apricot tree...no wait, the Family Room floor.

So I finally bought a popcorn popper the other day because I was craving that fresh popcorn and butter taste. Yummy! I got it out to make us a little treat when the kids and I decided to live out one of my childhood memory that I had always told them about. I remember my mom laying a sheet/blanket out on the family room floor and putting the popcorn popper in the middle without the lid on. She would fill it with kernels and plug it in. All the kids would sit around and watch the popcorn volcano erupt. It was so much fun! You just have to watch out for very hot rogue kernels. The three oldest kids thought that it was so cool and Gracie was happy because I was finally letting her eat off of the floor.
It was a good night! Hopefully I helped my kids make a wonderful childhood memory!

I LOVE this kid!

This post is dedicated to a wonderful big brother and my right hand man! Thanks for being such a great kid Jake! I love you!

Fall...Football...Fun!

This year both Jake and Nash are playing flag football. Jake is a member of the Sniper team and Nash is on the Lions team. They have had fun learning new plays and making new friends. This last Saturday Jake made two touchdowns and Nash made one (first time for both of them this season). Grandma and Grandpa Palmer were there to witness their wonderful moments.

Jake is really good at getting flags and running the ball!



Nash is a wonderful QB and is super fast!



World's Loudest Cheerleaders

We're Back!

I know...I know...it has been WAY too long! I have finally recommitted myself to my blogging efforts. Thanks to all of you who have diligently kept checking in.

CaMPinG in UTaH!

We decided to take a break from the hot Phoenix sun and head north to cooler weather and family. Here are some pics of our time at the Terry Family Ranch.

Magic Kingdom...Here We Come!

This year my wonderful mother-in-law decided to give the kids tickets to Disneyland for Christmas. We hoped on board that train and made "Disneyland" our Christmas theme. So on January 8th we packed up the Suburban and headed off to the "Happiest Place on Earth" where we were going to meet up with Kurt's siblings and mom. My sister-in-law did all the leg work (THANK YOU!) and booked us a wonderful suite right across the street from Disneyland. It was the best trip and we made some wonderful memories. And yes, I did get a little camera happy.



He almost had it!


One of my all time favorite rides.


The boys liked this ride the best. I think that Kurt might have too!


We went on a river safari and it was all Kurt could do to not make fun of the guide. He was a little bit crazy.


Jasmin was the only princess that Drew got to see but she was worth the wait!


This is a rare sight to see! Nash was so mad at me and Kurt because we were trying to make him go on a ride that he was not about to get on. He finally walked away from us and sat down by the fountain. The look says it all!


Pluto was all over Jake and Broc. He even stole Broc away from us to show his pal Goofy Broc's shirt. It was a lot of fun for both the boys!



For part of the day we hopped over to California Adventures. The kids loved the "Bugs Life" rides. Here are two of our cute little "bugs"!


Every picture with these three stinkers turns into power ranger poses.


Daddy's little girl


Grandma Laine is the best...she bought each child their very own cotton candy. Those things are not cheap! I would've had to sell an arm and a leg to afford that!

Christmas in the Palmer home- 2008

I am finally posting some of our Christmas pictures. Enjoy!




This picture is our chritmas present to you! We hope that you get a good laugh...sorry if it makes you cry. That was never our intent!








Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Christmas Eve with the Palmer's

Today was a fun family day!
We started everything off with a yummy breakfast and then did a little work to get our house looking great for Santa. (The boys did yard work while the girls cleaned inside.)
For lunch we B-B-Q hamburgers/hot dogs and had a little picnic outside. Then we played a few games of "Boston". It was a ton of fun!
Later in the evening we drank hot chocolate while Dad read us the story, The First Christmas (wonderful book about the baby Jesus). Then we talked about the true meaning of Christmas but also talked about how Santa works into everything.
Then PJ the Elf came and left gifts for the kids at the front door. Every year he leaves them a pair a pajamas but this year he left a note saying that he noticed that they already have a lot of PJ's and so he brought them other clothing items they were in need of.



We then opened one present each. The kids opened "Rock Band" which Grandpa Rick gave us. I had taken apart the huge box and wrapped three smaller boxes so that everyone could open the gift together. Well, when we went to open the gift...one was missing. We search forever! Finally, after about an hour of looking we found it hidden in one of Drew's purses. I was a true Christmas miracle! :)



We ended the night by frosting cookies for Santa and throwing reindeer food on the grass outside (you know to make them come to your house faster).
The kids are now asleep on the floor of my room and hopefully visions of sugar plums dance in their heads. Have a Merry Christmas!