Party At Blake's

At Blake's winter home in northern Utah. Seven Grandbabies in a row, oh look how they.....get bigger.

Kristal's craftiness

I just have to show off my wall art for Avery's bedroom. It is actually just 12x12 pieces of scrapbooking paper mounted on foam squares and lined them with ribbon on the sides. It turned out cuter than I thought, as well as more work than I had planned.

Have a Spooooky Halloween!

mwaa haa haa. It's Halloween!

Have a happy Halloween!

a new blog

I was only going to make this blog for my family to use, but as I think about it maybe there is someone else out there who might benefit from some ideas, however humble they are:

www.goddardsfhe.blogspot.com

I am really interested in what is working for you, too.

DUCK HUNTING OPENING DAY

Better house footage

Here's the basement. You can see the unfinished portion on the right and the boy's room straight back.

Here's the kitchen/dining area. The back door is at the end of the dining room and the stairs to the left lead down to the basement.

here's the laundry room

Ok, so I'm way behind in this blogging thing, but I just found out how to make a slideshow. I am hooked!

Goddard-eese

As Colin got his "responsibility" out of the car today, and Owen put his "fuca" on his "responsibility," I realized that we have actually developed our own language as a family. If you would like to understand our talk, here's a short lesson on Goddardeese


responsibility - booster seat for the car
fuca - Colin's word for "accessory"
fings - night time necessities - sippy cup of water and deedee
deedee - a silky "lovey" blanket that each of the kids have
bacon - any kind of meat
bean beans - green beans
nana - banana
french fry park - Carl's Jr that has a play park in it
play day - any day that's not the Sabbath day
Sabbath day - not play day, means we can't watch play day movies or play outside






Double Corner Time







Avery and Cali (Megan's baby)




Look Ma

The American dream has finally come true!!

Announcing Evan and Kristal Goddard - homeowners!!

After 8 years of apartment dwelling (and support from family - thanks all), we have purchased our own home. Last night we signed paperwork and closed on our own beautiful home!

Here's the specs for all of you who are curious: $154K, 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, on .2 acres, a NICE neighborhood (no scary San Bernardino neighborhoods), built in 1973, move in ready (realtor speak for it doesn't need any work).

We are moving in next Saturday (on Kristal's 29th birthday - the best birthday ever) as we are letting the sellers stay until they close on their house. We have some rough footage, but will post better pics next week.

living room

kitchen

backyard

Owen showed us his Austin Powers bed at IKEA.

July Photos

Future Paramedics of Los Angeles County award goes to Colin Spencer Spence.

Camping In Little Cottonwood Canyon

Owen said the best thing he loved about this trip was experimenting with grape Gatorade and 100% deet with just a pinch of dirt.
Owen says he wants a pony for Christmas

Colin and Owen along side the Little Cottonwood Creek
Owen loved throwing rocks in the water and watch them float to the surface.
Colin decided he was going to be a "Big Boy" and sleep all by himself. He even wanted to stay in the tent during the rain and thunderstorms that night.

Owen felt right at home with his Lightning McQueen pillowcase and Sierra Designs hot coco sling.

Fly Fishing at Lake Blanche

MY FIRST FISH CAUGHT ON A FLY. JUST LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THAT BROWN TROUT.


THE LAKE BLANCHE TRAIL WAS IN FULL BLOOM

SUNDIAL PEAK WITH MOUNT SUPERIOR IN THE DISTANCE.

Lake Blanche, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah

Colin And Owen Riding Bikes

Owen Riding His Tricyle

Colin Riding His New Bike

4th of July Weekend Festivities

Dad, Blake and Evan fishing East Canyon one day and then Willard Bay the next. The fishing was good and so was the swimming, just ask Evan.

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

"IS THAT UNCLE D?"

Out with the family enjoying a "AAA" Salt Lake Bees baseball game. Evan kept his heckling to a minimum.

Kristal got Avery smiling.

Owen gets crazy dancing to YMCA

The Blessing

On Sunday we blessed Avery. I always look forward to blessing my children. I love to hear what our Father in Heaven would say to these new spirits who only just left His presence. We had Poppy and Grandma and Grandpa Goddard come out from California, and Megan and Jack (note in the group picture that aparently Megan was the only one who got the memo. Are we sisters or what!), and Blake and his family. Mary Ann and some of her kids came , and she (being as wonderful as she is) threw a blessing luncheon for the whole crowd at her house. Wow! All in all, it was a beautiful day.

Look at that proud daddy. This little girl already has her daddy wrapped around her finger.

I can't wait until the next day I get to dress her in white... and then the next white dress...

Hiking in the land of Big Cottonwood

Last week we took a family hike in the Big Cottonwood Canyon. As we were walking Colin wanted to know about the king and queen that lived high up in the rocks, so we spent the whole walk learning about King Daddy and Queen Mommy and their royal knights and princesses and all of their adventures. It's days like this that make all of the long tireless nights worth it. These days are truly magical for our family.

We knew one of the kids would eventually take after daddy!