Visiting the Hammonds in Boise

Robert and I took our friend Camille with us to Boise this last weekend. It was relaxing and fun. I got to meet my new niece Sarah and see my sister and her family and my mom. We didn't do much but sit around and enjoy family company, but it was nice. Robert went out with Richard and their boys shooting and had fun. They first went to DI and found cheap items to shoot at. I think the best part about going was having mom cooking my meals for a weekend! Thanks mom! I had lost about 5 pounds because of my liquid diet from getting my wisdom teeth out and I have already gained 3 of those back. I don't mind, it was well worth it! It was a super short trip but while we were there we celebrated all of our birthdays (Sarah, Cheri, Rachel, Harmon and my own). By the way happy birthday Cheri!

Harmon Donald Aaron Evans the best birthday present!

Well, just like I wanted my sister-in-law Kelsey had her giant on my birthday. Baby is not the right word to explain Harmon and so I took Aaron, my brothers description of Harmon which is giant.
All is well and Kelsey was amazing from what I have heard. She had this giant (10 lbs 12oz and 23 inches) all natural with no pain killers and I think about 30 hours of labor. Congratulations Aaron and Kelsey! Aaron is one of the proudest fathers I know and he is not only proud of the giant, but also very proud of his wonderful wife.

The name Harmon Donald Aaron comes from my grandfather, father and the giants father (my brother) in that order. My parents started this tradition in naming Aaron and I love it too. So, our first boy I would like to name General Edward Robert to keep that tradition. I think it is a great way to honor our ancestors and has a ton of meaning. But I guess we will see when we have our kids.

If anyone cares to look.

Robert and I went on vacation in the summer of 2007 on a late honeymoon. It was amazing! We stated a blog entry in Jan of 2008 and then never finished it or posted it. So, today I wrote the conclusion and what little more detail that I remember and then posted it. So, if you want to she that vacation it is under Jan 2008. It is now posted mostly just for our records and enjoyment, but thought I might let you all know to. Have a great day!

Sarah Lynn Hammond

My new niece Sarah Lynn Hammond arrived on October 13, 2008. Robert and I are going to see her this weekend. This is Grandma (my mom) and Sarah's sister Rachel in the picture with her. Aren't they all so cute!

Fall Photo Session

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Dang we're cute!

An all around good day

So today was just a really good day for Lois and I. We seemed so busy, but it wasn't stressful.

The day started off great when I got home from work because I didn't have to rush straight to my 8am class. It was cancelled due to Communications Day on campus. On this day a number of successful people in the communications realm come to BYU-I and share there success stories, give tips, and even seek interns and such. So I didn't have to go to class and I was caught up on all my homework for the day.

After getting some much needed extra sleep Lois babysat for a couple so they could go to the temple together. I went to the temple also. Lois had a fun time with the 2-year old boy.

I returned after about an hour and a half and had a great lunch that Lois made while I was gone. We had BBQ'd Elk ribs and Macaroni and Cheese. It was sooo good!

After, lunch I decided to go listen to one of the speakers at Comm. Day. His name is Art Rascon. He is an LDS, Emmy award winning Reporter and Anchor who joined KTRK-TV's 13 Eyewitness News. Anyway, he gave a great talk about his job and how the gospel applied and how he was able to hold true to his faith in perilous times. So it was nice to here inspiring words from a church member in the "real" world.

After that there was a reception and I scored some free food, well dessert and went to my afternoon class, which was only 45 minutes long instead of 90! Lois was able to get some extra money too by going to work while I was at school.

After class we went home, got changed, and took our friend Misty with us to Idaho Falls, where we had scheduled a photo shoot for Lois and I. We had a good hour for, hopefully, some great pictures.

After that we went to dinner at a really good all you can eat Chinese buffet! You can't have a bad day when you go to a good buffet! Not possible!

To top off the day, we went to a haunted house that is apparently ranked 25th in the nation. It is called Dr. Slaughter's House of Horror or something. It was $8 but well worth it. I never got scared to death, but our friend Misty was the best part of the show. There was four of us in our group. Misty's husband lead the group because it was his first time in in any type of spook alley or what have you. Misty was next because she could not handle being in front or the back. Lois was behind her and I was on the end. (Perfect place for the black guy to get picked off, right.)
Anyway, it was really fun and it took us about 30 minutes to go through and that was being rushed. This house of horror had many familiar faces to come out and scare. There was Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhies, Michael Myers, the Predator, Children of the Corn, and many other horror movie villains. That was the best part of this house because there were so many themes from different movies. This place rocked! Well, I am going to stop blabbering because I hate long blogs and this one seems long enough. Till next time. Have a Happy Halloween!

Fall/Halloween pictures of the This and That.

We took some Halloween pictures of This and That.

Execution

So, as some of you may know my cell phone screen went mostly white in late July when we were up in Montana. Everything would work fine on my cell phone, except I could not see the screen. So, if you called and I heard it ring I could answer it and everything was fine, however if I did not answer it I had no way of telling who called unless you left a voice mail, and even then I had to guess when I had a voice mail. So, about once a day, if I remembered, I would call my voice mail just to see if I had missed a call.

I went in to see if they would fix my phone or get me a new one and of course they told me that it was not under warranty that I would have to buy a new phone. Well, I only had about 2 months until I could get a new one for free. So, wanting to stick it to Verizon I kept my phone without a screen for 2 months and then got a new one. So, I got my new phone sometime in mid September. I lost my phone book on there because the screen was out and of course there was no way to transfer it. (So, if I haven't called you in a long time this could be one reason why.) I tell you this story to get to the point of this entry...

About a week or two ago our microwave just out right broke! When it was plugged none of the buttons would work. Robert and I soon found out the convenience of a microwave and how wonderful they are. Now anytime that we need a quick meal or want to reheat something it is into the pot or pan and it takes quite a bit longer and what I hate even more is there are MORE dishes to wash and not ones that you can just put in the dishwasher. We have to wash them by hand. How annoying it was that this broke. I promise the point of this entry is coming....

Robert being as smart as he is had a great idea as to what to do with my phone. I was just going to trash it when I got my new one but he suggested that its life should end another way. The same thought came to him when the microwave went out. (Honestly here is the point of the today's entry)

LET'S TAKE THEM OUT AND SHOOT THEM!!
Great idea! So, on Wednesday we went out by Beaver Dick Park and shot them.

Here is the aftermath.

These are pictures of the inside the of demonished microwave.

Robert seemed to think that was a good date! I enjoyed it too!

Exciting

Well, Robert and I are looking into getting some nice fall pictures done. Hopefully next week and then it will take a little while to get the pictures I am sure. We have never really had "family" pictures and I have always wanted them done in fall outside.
Not so exciting. I am going to be getting my wisdom teeth out on the 18th.
Really that is all the news that I have to share. No new babies yet in the family, although Kelsey wants her little guy to come out today. I am still praying for that. Cheri (my sister) will be having her 5th (a girl) on the 13th. Can't wait to post pictures of these amazing spirits coming into the world.
Tell I have more to say enjoy the wonderful fall weather and colors!

October

Well October is here and we are loving it.  Robert is working hard at school and I am hardly working.  Okay I work but it does not seem like I do much.  This month there are some great things happening.  I will be getting a new niece and nephew.  Then I will get to go and see my new niece on my birthday.  While I am there I get to see my mom and sister with her family.  Also, Robert's favorite holiday is Halloween and so hopefully we will be doing some fun activities for that. 

The weather has turned to fall weather and the trees are beginning to change colors.  I love the fall!  I am wanting to get some fall family photos of Robert and I, but I am not sure if that will all work out.  

Another exciting thing in October is general conference.  Conference was great this weekend. This is something that we look forward to twice a year.  We got to hear the words of modern day prophets and apostles.  My testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was strengthened.  It was amazing to hear all of the different themes and messages given through talks.  I know that my Heavenly Father loves me and I know that Jesus Christ loves me.  I know that God speaks to us today through his chosen prophets.  I am so grateful for conference and the knowledge that I have gained.