Jex Mayhem

2011-04-07T20:23:00.002-06:00

Ok so still no pictures. Trying to figure out how to add them. Alot has been going on since we have moved into our home. WE are currently working on the yard trying to get it done before May. If the weather would cooperate. We are still busy busy with dance, work and Todd has a new calling being the Scout Chair. Curtis has been going to Young Men activities in our new ward, Kyrsten is the Mia Maid President and has decided that as well as her busy life outside of dance she is going to run for SBO for her 9th grade year. We are all doing well with a few bumps in health everything seems to be getting better.

August.

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Ok so no pictures yet but here is a little update on what has been happening. August has been a busy month for us. Todd and I were Married in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple on the 6th of August. We went to The Canyon Resort in Park City for our Honeymoon. Where we were able to enjoy cooler weather, a concert and gondola rides. Then we came back and spent the 2 weeks living with Bonnie and Kyrsten stayed with my dad. School began on August 23rd and we moved into our new house on the following friday August 27th. We are so blessed and happy to be in our home and in the ward we are in. Even though we are no longer in the same stake, the children are still in the same school boundaries, and (Kyrsten already knew some of the kids in our ward) Which has hopefully made the move a little easier for her. There will be pictures once we have actually had time to organize. We love you all and hope you are all happy. Thank you to all who have supported us in our new lives together.

24th of July fun!!

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So this year instead of going to Beaver for the 24th of July we went to the big parade down town. fun was had by all but Curtis got really dehydrated. Curtis loved watching the KFC Float and the motorcycle police. Kyrstens favorite was the BYU float.

More pictures from year end recital.

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Curtis had alot of fun at the recital 2 he got to dance to 2 dances One was from Petes Dragon the other was from Lion King. Glad he could enjoy the night dancing as well.

Kyrsten and Craig doing the partner dance. They all did a fabulous Job. Thanks Marie for the fun yeay

MCDA Year End Recital

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These are pictures taken at the year end recital a good time was had by all. By the time the night was over Kyrsten and Kaili had danced in 16 dances

Birthdays and Easter

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T I know, I know. It has been a long time since I have updated my blog. So here are some pictures from our family 6 month birthdays and Easter. We celebrated Austin, Curtis, Kaili, Todd W., Dallin, Todd Jex, Chris, Samantha, Mine and Jennies Birthdays as well as Easter Celebrations. I will try to be better at updating and making it look better later. Love you all.

MC Dance Academy Mish Mash Carnival and Dance

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Curtis is playing the pumpkin bean bad toss at the carnival. He can't do it from far away so he got up close.

Curtis sticking his hands in the gooey slime to find 3 objects

Kyrsten doing the Donut eating Contest with Brandy and Breanna. (Guess who won).

This year Marie started a special needs dance class with Curtis and one other downsyndrome girl. Kyrsten and her friend Whitney help with this class. They danced to The Witch Doctor. All of them have had so much fun. For Christmas they are going to do Frosty the Snowman. It is fun to watch these special kids have fun learning or just enjoying themselves.

Kyrstens Elite Team. Not sure what they danced too, but it is always fun to watch my daughter dance. She is so graceful and so good. She had such a good time doing what she loves on her birthday!

Kyrsten and Curtis' 1st day of school

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Kyrsten's 1st day of Jr. High. She is getting ready to go to orientation

Here she is at her school. She was so excited

I even had to get a picture of her opening the door to go in. She did not think I was too cool. She said that I am a dork. (that's what moms are suppose to be right.) After orientation she came out and said that she was so bored. They did not even get to meet their teachers. After a struggle with one class for the 1st week she is finally getting into it. (Although she has had no homework!)

Kyrsten's 1st girls camp experience

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Kyrsten and Shantae Meir doing an activity. There are a bunch of milk jugs in a big circle. They had to get the jugs out with out touching the ground in the circle. They also could use ropes but the ropes could not touch the ground. The next activity was getting across a patch of ground using only carpets. They could not touch the dirt.(Can you tell Kyrsten is a dancer? leaping across)

this was play practice the theme for camp this year was super hero's. Our ward was Wonder Women. and the Virtue was Integrity so they came up with a skit using Wonder Women and Bald Boy. It was way cute. They got 1st place. Anohter activity they had was using water in small cups passing it down with out looking and touching the person behind them cup. Kyrsten loved camp and can't wait until next year.

Curts Family Reunion

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Cow Moose. The 1st thing we saw when we pulled into our camp ground was a cow moose. How cool is that to have them there every day.

we had many fun activities this past weekend the high light of it all was having the moose be there. It is an awesome sight to see such beautiful animals in the beautiful mountain. Some of the activities that we enjoyed were walking around mirror lake, decorating our own journals, and playing at the stream and lost lake. Curtis favorite was playing by the water throwing rocks in the little stream by our camp. He was happy and content to be there. Kyrsten enjoyed having her own tent with Kaili and Samantha. Thank you Aunt Patricia for all that you do for our family and all the planning that you do for us. We love you.

Camping near Big Spring about half an hour away from Lava

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Can't really see Kyrsten but she was brave enough to go down the straight down slide @ Lava Hot Springs pool.

Curtis loves the easy going slides

Kyrsten on the 4 wheeling ride. She is not afraid to get in the dust. She had a good time riding the 4 wheelers on the tough trails. I took Curtis. (Now i know how Kyrsten felt. I have never been on a rocky ride. But I survived) A picture of us all hiking to big springs. (It was about a 5 minute hike. and last picture is of Curtis , Kyrsten, Everett, Logan, Aunt Patricia and others playing in the creek next to our camp ground. Thank you Aunt Patricia and friends for allowing us to come camp with you all for a few days we had a great time.

More fun at Uncle Chris and Aunt Maries house

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We all put our lives in Kailis hands. She wanted to drive the ranger. (She really is a good driver)

Chris, Marie and Grandpa enjoying the ranger drive.

Cambri driving the smaller 4 wheeler and Kyrsten driving the big 4 wheeler with Curtis on the back.:) She was nervous about driving with him but she did an awesome job.

Curtis thought he would like to drive the ranger. (I guess I will be hiding the keys.)

even though he is old enough its a very scary thought.

We even went high enough to find some SNOW!! which Curtis loves and wanted to play in.

Thank You Uncle Chris and Aunt Marie for letting us come spend a few hours with you. We had so much fun. We love you.

summertime fun!

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Curtis riding Princess at Chris and Maries house

Kyrsten's turn on the horse

Kyrsten giving Princess a treat after everyone was done riding

Kyrstens final day as an elementary student

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Finally! off the bus and ready for the new challenges ahead in Jr. High!!!

Kyrsten and Mrs. Cravin

Kaya, Kyrsten, Cindy, and Jessica

Kyrsten receiving a special award.

Kyrsten"s final day as a 6th grader a sweet but sad day. They had a promotion ceremony where the kids sang some songs and they recieved awards. Their diploma was their report card. Kyrsten recieved a Academic Presidential Award for recieving an A- GPA for the last 3 years of Elementary (Way to go) She was one of about 7 in her class to receive this award. I am so proud of her and her accomplishment. When the promotion was over, they were told that was the end of their day, they could all go home Kyrsten looked up and shook her head no she wanted to stay with her friends and help her teacher clean the room. Ready to move on but not ready to move on.

Goodbye Matheson Jr. High!!

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Curtis final day as a Jr. High student!

Last day with this bus

Curtis standing in front of the Jr. High sign. Not quite sure what to think Curtis, Mr.Kerr, and Mrs. Gordon.

Some of Curtis' Class mates.

It is so hard to believe that my little boy will be going to High School next year! He loves to learn and does not understand that he will be leaving his teacher and friends behind for a new and scary adventure. What a fun day for him.

updates of Kyrsten to come soon.

one last ride before we go home

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this is the final ride the kids went on before we left. Curtis did not like the going around and around. and Kyrsten got sick from the going around and around. (Guess that it is a good thing we saved that ride for left,)

final clogging competition of the year at Lagoon

2009-05-17T19:54:00.002-06:00

ok so we didn't do any dance pictures this time (i figured that there was enough on the blog. After the 5 dances that Kyrsten was in we went and played on the rides. This is Curtis' first time at lagoon with us (because his mother is not a big fan of Lagoon.) but you can tell he loves the big rides.

Curtis avoided getting wet in Rapids. Kyrsten, Kaili and I got the worst of it.

We made the # even so Curtis rode on the LadyBug Bop with Kaili.

Some of the other rides that we rode that we did not get pictures of are the big ferris wheel. Kaili and Kylee on the Samari, Kyrsten Kaili Kylee and Raysha on the cliff hanger (I am not sure that Kyrsten went on it but the other girls said she did), the bat, and the colossus (which I am too big of a chicken to go on so neither could Curtis)
All and All it was a good day, but I am glad that it happens only once a year.

In-Step Dance Competition

2009-05-10T16:52:00.003-06:00

Kyrstens dance solo to Kenny Rogers The Greatest. She competed this and got High Point Queen on Friday May 8th. Then got to performed it the next night at team competition. This is not the best video because I was nervous while recording it. It was done during the performance not the competition. We are very proud of her she is such a beautiful dancer. Thanks to her Aunt Marie for teaching her this solo and dance, she is awesome. :)

Curtis tumbling class.

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Curtis may not have complete balance, but he loves his tumbling class.

They are trying to get Curtis to do a turtle stand, but he wants to go into a complete head stand. (Darn if his legs would just straighten he may get it.)

This last one Curtis is running and jumping on a little trampolint then doing a somersault onto a big mat.

one last picture.

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oops! forgot to download this picture when I was doing the others

Trip to Idaho

2009-03-29T18:50:00.003-06:00

We had an extra day of vacation from school this week so we decided to go to Idaho to visit Jennie. As you can see Idaho is very windy at this time of year still.

On Saturday we worked on finishing Kyrstens dress that Patricia helped us make. (I thought it only fair that she puts the pictures on her blog since she did most of the work). Then we went to Pocatelo and then to Lava Hot Springs for some much needed relaxation.

We also had a hot dog roast on Saturday. Kind of interesting in the wind but lots of fun. Thank you Aunt Jennie and Uncle Todd for letting us come to your house this weekend we always love seeing you all.

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Two of the other dances that Kyrsten was in Kung

fu fighting and Standing line. What a fun and exciting night that we all had

Thanksgiving Point, March 6th 2009

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This dance is from the 1st clogging competition of the year. They are dancing to Just A Little Bit. Kyrsten danced in 5 dances we know that at least 3 of them got 1st place. Kyrsten loves this time of year with all the dances she gets to do.

Aunt Jen's Farewell Party

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This is Curtis and Kyrsten with their Aunt Jen.

She is moving to Arizona this weekend so we

went to say goodbye.

We want to let her know that

We love her and are thankful

for her love and her help with the kids over the past

several years. I know that she has made a big difference in

Curtis and Kyrstens life and she has been a big help

to me. We love her lots and will miss her. Thank heavens

for technology and the Web Cam. We know that

when we can't see you in person we can

visit over the computer.

2008-12-06T19:49:00.003-07:00

I just wanted to put a plug for the M.C. Dance Merry Christmoose Merriment next weekend. We are going to be putting on a Christmas show with the whole studio. There will also be a Boutique in the studio. If you want to have a fun relaxing morning on Saturday Dec. 13th come to the studio and enjoy the sounds and DANCE of the season. It should be very fun. The times for the Shows and Boutique are from 9:00am-12:00 noon. Let all your family and friends know.

Curtis Birthday Celebration

2008-12-06T19:28:00.001-07:00

Ok so Curtis 15th birthday was this past Monday. Wow how time flies. I wanted to wish him a happy birthday on the blog, but have not had time until today. He got a Nintendo DS, Mario Kart Pokemon to go with it. He won't let it out of his sight.
We have not been able to go out to dinner for his birthday so today after Kyrsten and I got done with dancing @ the Festival of the trees with Mc Dance Academy, we decided to go with Chris and Marie and family to Chuck E. Cheese for lunch which Curtis thought was great. He decided that this would be his birthday lunch. Nothing like being able to eat his favorite thing (PIZZA) and play games his favorite bowling of course.

Christmas performance at the Kearns Olympic rink

2008-12-06T19:21:00.001-07:00

Kyrsten had her dance performance this weekend @ the Kearns Olympic Rink. She was in 4 dances. She was so nervous but did great.

final part of the christmas party

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Although we all had fun playing the games that were brought. We all got to watch the children in the Christmas Story. We are all grateful for the birth of our savior. Thank you Uncle Warren and Aunt Robyn for putting together our family Christmas party. We all had a great time.

Curtis family christmas party

2008-11-29T16:17:00.002-07:00

So this happened a couple of weeks ago. Dads family christmas party. We began with a breakfast and moved right into the games. The Siblings were the last to go. Way to go Dad he beat his brothers and sisters

Us four siblings were the second to last to go. Jennie was very competitive and beat all of us.

Kyrsten, Kaili, and Cameron battled it out. Kyrsten won.

Austin, Jeffery, Dallin and Curtis having a go at it. Dallin won. Curtis doesnt quite get the jist of this game he uses his hands.

Sam, Cambri and Amys Caleb having their turn. Cambri won.

Fall leaves and fun

2008-11-09T17:24:00.003-07:00

Curtis is having so much fun in the leaves. It is hard to rake them up.

Ok! Maybe the fun is over, but you never know when

Curtis will strike.

Kyrsten is only doing this to make me happy. She is to old to be playing in the leaves with her brother and mother.

Curtis can't wait to be buried in the leaves. (He can't hardly hold still to let me cover him in the leaves.

All done. Now what?

Kyrsten will only allow us to do this if her hair is completely covered. She is such a girly girl worrying about how she looks.

Fall is upon us we hope you all enjoy the season and give thanks for all you have. Even if it is alot of work to clean up, the joy of playing with the kids will have lasting memories.

Kyrsten's Class Halloween Party

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Kyrsten in her final schoo0l parade. Isn't she such a cute (dead Mc dancer)

one of the boys in her class was a cheer leader. He came up with the best chant, but is got old after a while

Happy Birthday Kyrsten

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Ok! So I am such a bad mom. I did not get a picture of Kyrsten on her birthday. My Darling daughter is now old enough to go to mutual. She is so excited. With all of the Dance performances that we have had and other friends having parties she did not get one of her own, but we managed to go see HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 for her birthday. She thought it was great.

All of you who have small kids enjoy them while they are young before you know it they are grown and wanting to do things with out you.

Happy 12th birthday Kyrsten. Oct. 24th . I love you.

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Kyrsten and Whitney ready for Scarecrow Festival

Yes! Even us lucky M.C. Moms got to join in in the fun. We got to dance to thriller

Cheer Class doing their routine Ramalama

Kyrsten's Teen Team doing their fun routine that they had to change the day before. They danced to Spider Web.

WOW! a new dance season has begun.

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Wow! I can't believe that a new dance season has come. Monday is clogging (no picture). Tuesday is Cheer (above) and Tumbling
Curtis is stretching out his wrists so that they will not ge hurt when he does his somersaults.
Kyrsten and her friend Kylee just want to be clowns before they do their stunts
Thursday is Jazz and Technique. The girls are working hard to stretch out.
They are dancing to the Song We Will Rock You that gets sung at basketball games.

Wednesday is ballet for Kyrsten. She is going to have to get use to going on her toes again
Thursday Curtis has special needs Mutual as well. Above he is closing his eyes for the surprise
Yea!! It is the Jazz Bear. Curtis loved having his picture taken and just giving him a great big hug.
The surprise he got at the end was almost as fun as seeing and hugging the Jazz Bear.

Labor day fun.

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Can you spot the Lake down there?
The first snow of the season! and we found it.
We had Uncle Chris take our picture by the muddy ranger.
Kyrsten driving the four wheeler! She didn't mind getting muddy, she thought it was fun to drive the 4 wheeler through the mud puddles. Curtis wanted to go with Kyrsten, but had no extra clothes to change into. (maybe next time)
Curtis loved seeing the snow, but by the time we got to this picture his hands were too cold to touch the snow. Thank you Uncle Chris and Aunt Marie for letting us come go for a ride in the nippy and sometimes Hail of the fall season. We had a great time!

Back to school.

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Curtis and Kyrsten are both excited to go back to school!!
Curtis' bus came right on time. No hugs for mom! he wants to go.
Kyrsten's bus was a few minutes late. A week of school and her bus schedule and pick-up time have changed to 10 minutes earlier and a new location. No time to mess around in the morning now. It's rush from home, to her bus stop, to work.

Just one more performance before school starts!

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SWOOOSH!

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Just a little fun with my friends from MC Dance Academy!

Raging waters is the place to be!

Go Curtis Go!!

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OOPS! Curtis was having way to much fun and got his trunks caught on something!

Final Summer Hoorah!

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Today was the final fun activity that we had before we begin the vigorous school and work year. As you can see Curtis is afraid of nothing. If I would have let him he would have gone down the straight down slides. He slid so much that he even caught his pants on one of the slides and put a big hole in them. Kyrsten had fun with her friends. All this was made possible from Mc Dance Academy. The girls performed and then played. Thank you Aunt Marie for making all of this possible. We had a great time.

Kyrsten will begin her final year of elementary this year. She is so excited to be going back to school, but she will miss many of her friends that are all entering Jr. High this year.

Curtis is in his final year of Jr. High. He has always loved school and can't wait to go back. I can't believe that I have child already to be in High School and be driving. (He got a letter in the mail stating that he can recieve his learners permit for driving.) I know that I am definantely not ready for a driver in the family.

Hope you have all had a funtastic summer and enjoy the new school year with your children.

camping in the Uintas with grandpa

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The Haunted Mansion
Splash Mountian again and again and again!

We head home tonight so I will update this weekend!

We Made it!

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Curtis was soo excited to finally get to Disneyland!

Curtis Loves the Materhorn and Splash Mountain.

Gotta have the face painted!! :)

We will hopefully get to do a couple of updates while we are here courtesy of Jennie!

I'm sure we will have lots of pictures to add when we get home!

2008-07-10T12:12:00.001-06:00

After getting all of the many Dance Recitals done. the kids and I went to Idaho for a week of relaxing with Jennie and family. Not many pictures were taken but good times were had. Thanks Aunt Jennie & Uncle Todd for letting us invade your house for the week.

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more dance and riding horses at Aunt Jennies

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End of Year DANCE!

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Kyrsten and Curtis have the year end recital for clogging and MC Dance Academy

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Snow???

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We went for a little ride up to Mirror Lake last Saturday and guess what we found? SNOW! Curtis was so excited to make a snowball and to climb on the large snow drifts that were still there! It's amazing that there are still drifts that big and it's summer time! Kyrsten on the other hand wanted nothing to do with it! What a pretty drive!

McDance Acadamy!

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