Farr & Co. - Est. 1999

Maggie and Billy fly out to Oregon

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At the airport in SLC ready to fly out Boarding the airplane

Camping at Bear River Exchange

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Scenic View on the road to the campsite
Cooking Breakfast in the morning

All the kids had fun playing with cousins

The big race - all the kids raced one at a time for timed trials around a circle that was a little over 1/4 mile.

Only one bike to share so some of the kids had to make due with a bike that was a little too small for them

Will decided to race on foot for time.

All the kids thought that would be fun too so they lined up and had a foot race around the circle

Even Julie tried out the bike

Luke got upset so Will took him for a ride around the circle

The ride home

Firepit with the neighbors

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Billy, Maggie, and Drew camping

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Hiking to a waterfall during the camping trip. Summer of 2011.

Julie playing cards with Katie, Tami, and Debbie

Oregon Friends Reunion

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Alan, Will, Matt, Ben, and Dakota The Kirby's
The Bolton's

The Dunne's

The Liggett's

Billy and Maggie

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Billy and Maggie insist on sleeping in the same twin sized bed.

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Maggie during pajama day in 1st grade. Maggie got an award for best penmanship!

Luke

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Luke getting fitted for a helmet.

Luke's first haircut.

2011-02-20T17:15:00.000-08:00

DISNEYLAND 2011

This year we surprised the kids and took them to Disneyland.We have been telling them when we get the credit card paid off and save up the money we could go and we did!! We put the kids in the van on Friday night and told them we were going for a ride, they started guessing where we were going like Hawaii, New York, England, Grandpa and Grandma Farr's.We stayed in St George and then woke up and made it to the condo that we stayed in( it was so nice couldn't ask for better). We were waiting and my mom and dad pulled up in a mustang convertible and the kids ran up and started jumping up and down. We were so LUCKY to have Grandpa and Grandma Holden to come with us. They pretty much went on EVERY ride. They made the trip and it was so nice to have the extra help. We then went to the beach and then the store to get food for the week. When we were all in and everything put away we asked them what they wanted to do. We gave them some ideas and the last one was Disneyland. They really didn't get it till the next day when we got there. They kept saying THANK YOU. We had the BEST time and cant wait to go back!!! The warm sunshine was needed and loved!! We got swim go to the beach, Disneyland, California adventure and relax. I'm still slow and didn't put them in order, one day i will figure it out, I hope.(Hehehe)

2011-02-20T16:44:00.000-08:00

New York/Utah

I am very lucky to have had such a great family to nanny for in New York.

It has been around 15 years since I lived in New York, I watched two kids named Christopher(7) and Amanda(5). I learned so much while i was back there. They come out to Park City to ski about 5 years ago and it was so nice to meet up with them. Then they came out in January to ski this year. They took the time to come up for lunch and visit for the day at my home. My kids LOVED playing with Chris and Amanda and still talk about it. Hopefully me and Will can make it out for a short weekend this year.Then we took them down to Salt Lake City to see Temple Square.

Teresa, Julie and Mike
Will and Julie

Christopher, Julie and Amanda

2011-02-20T16:33:00.000-08:00

Christmas Break

Me, Billy, Maggie,Drew, Luke, Grandpa Holden, Janell, Hallee,Laynee,Mavrick,Eli and Staci

We went bowling and played laser tag.

Janell & Laynee

Grandpa Holden, Hallee,Eli and Luke

2011-02-20T16:18:00.000-08:00

New Years Eve

The last few years we have spent new years eve with a group of friends and family.We rent a indoor baseball room. We have yummy treats, play kick ball, dodge ball, kids jump in jumping machines and hit balls in the batting cages. We have a great time just talking and hanging out with everyone.

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Christmas Time

We kept Christmas very small and we still had a GREAT day/season.
Grandpa and Grandma Holden gave all the little boys card table forts, everyone loved them.

We played a fun white elephant game and Billy won nice skives,

and a used toothbrush, they all thought it was funny.

We all had a great Christmas thanks to friends and family.

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B-Ball Billy

Billy really wanted to play basket ball this year. He had know idea what he was in for.

He has come a long way since starting and lets just say he has a LONG way to go. He has had a fun time playing and that's all that matters!

More pictures to come.

2010-12-19T15:39:00.000-08:00

Luke making his favorite face.

We had my Judd family Christmas Party at Classic skating, same as last year.

We always have fun, this is me roller blading and pushing the boys.

Billy and Drew playing in the snow, they were out there for hours.

Maggie

Billy, Maggie and Drew

billy and Maggie building a snow man

Drew

2010-12-13T13:41:00.000-08:00

Sorry, there is a lot of pictures (I tried to narrow down).

We went up to grandpa & grandma Farr's for Thanksgiving and had such a great time.

The start of the drive to Oregon, got better after Boise.

Luke always pulls this face and we Love it!

At the ocean, we love going there. It seems to be ALWAYS cold so we just get out and take a few pictures, wish we could stay longer!

Will loves taking pictures, just like his family!!!!

Maggie, Billy, Drew and cousin Jessie

Grandma Becky rented a house so we could stay over on the coast for Thanksgiving. Her family lives over there and the guys go elk hunting. The kids in the room they stayed in.

Grandma Becky had everyone make these cute turkey hats, then we got a big family picture with everyone who came.

Grandpa Bill and Drew, he LOVES his PAPA'S

Aunt Candy

Making the turkey hats.

I love this picture with Drew looking up at Billy and grandma Becky.(Look at his little feet).

Will feeding the gulls, they ate right out of his hands,there were SO MANY.

Drew was there target!!! He was hit three times with there POO!!

They decided to stay under the van so no one would get hit again.

Luke got to watch, it was to cold for him to get out.

The drive home for 17hrs. YES!!! 17hrs NOT FUN, we have really good kids and they did good. (Thanks to DVDs).

2010-12-13T13:15:00.000-08:00

Luke turns #1
He LOVED his cake!

Halloween party at Grandma & Grandpa Holden's. Every year we try to get a picture with all the cousins, they don't like it to much.

Drew

Billy

Maggie

Luke

Pumpkin carving

Finding the seeds to make pumpkin seeds, so good!

Hat day @ school

2010-11-09T11:55:00.000-08:00

Last Camping Trip for the season

So we got to go with eight families, (some of my cousins and friends) to go camping.

We had such a great time. This is where they fished and right by the camp.

The kids made a fort and this is all of them in it.
Making the fort
Dutch oven dinner, so good.
This was dinner only then there was cherry & peach cobbler.

Luke and Drew

Jadon, Billy & Griffen

Maggie and Kate

All the men cooked the food, it was great. We all ate together.

Drew made me get a picture of him. He LOVES the head light!

Drew, Will & Luke

Some of the boys playing in the dirt

Billy catches a fish, thanks to Nick for letting him use his pole.

It was a nice walk around the lake.

Drew

Luke

We cant wait for next year!

1st day of school

2010-11-09T10:21:00.000-08:00

NOTE:OK, now I get it you have to start with the pictures at the start with the last ones and work your way up. So this is backwards. I have to try to remember this one!The neighbor kids with Billy and Maggie walking to school. All the kids walk everyday with each other and then wait for each other after school and walk home together. We have the BEST neighbors!! The school is in our back yard.

Billy has Mrs. Chugg 3rd grade and Maggie has Mrs. Scott 1st grade.

I cant say they love school but they love making friends. Billy really LIKES his teacher! He is always making pictures for her, shes young and cute.

Camping

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Billy on the tree swing at the Judd family reunion. We have around 140 members of the family and still growing. We always have so much fun spending time with the family.

Maggie, you should see the smiles on their faces
Everyone watching the Horse Shoe tourtment. We do this every year now with camping.Will made braclets for all the kids, he made them for 8 hrs or longer!

Grandpa Tim and Luke

We went camping for my dad's birthday,we started this a few years back.

This is Billy ready to go on a hike with Will.

Grandpa with most of the grand kids.

Scott,Me,Mom,Dad,Staci & Tim

Playing a game with balloon for my dads B-day

Billy went to scout camp this summer and had so much fun. One of his favorite things he did was bow and arrow stuff. So for his B-day his grandpa and grandma Holden gave him one. He is very good at it. All the guys had fun too.

We thought since we will be going camping a few time a year (and I'm NOT a camper) we should get a trailer to make it a little easier. It is nice but I don't know how much easier it is. Camping is allot of WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I will learn to like it as the kids get older. It kept us dry when it rained, that's all I really care about.

Maggie getting ready to ride on the four wheelers, all the kids LOVE it.

All the little kids did races all day long, they have so much fun with each other.
Laynee,Mavrick,Drew & Max

Ogden Nature Center

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This was a HOT summer for Luke, but he did so good!

We took the kids to the center and has alot of fun

Drew is Funny

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Maggie had Drew dress up, he is so fun.

I'm new,first post!

2010-11-08T13:50:00.000-08:00

OK,this is my first post and I'm excited to do this. I just figured out how to post pictures on face book and figured it would be the same. Will has showed me many of times how to post but I'm slow a little, OK alot! Will gave up on me so I thought I would try, I will post this and then try to add pictures,wish me luck!

June/July 2010

2010-07-08T17:54:00.000-07:00

It's that time again, swim days at Julie's Aunt Nona's house. We look forward to the time when we all get to swim together! Luke wasn't sure what to think of the water. He started to get used to it later.

Maggie is doing better at swimming every time she gets in the water!

And Billy is swimming on his own without a life jacket or floats... He's growing up!

Billy and Maggie having fun on the slide.

Luke finally calmed down and started to enjoy the water.

The fourth of July was spread out between 3 days since it landed on a sunday. A few of the neighbors got together with the kids and lit fireworks on the 4th.

The neighborhood kids.

Julie lighting snakes.

Drew hung out with his buddy Parker from next door.

It's been a good start to summer. Things are about to get busy!

Lake Powell Trip 2010

2010-06-28T18:59:00.000-07:00

We left for Lake Powell on my birthday, June 19th at 4:00 am. On the way down we had to take some bathroom breaks, even when we were in remote areas! Julie got a candid photo of me helping Drew go pee on the side of the road.

Once we got down to the houseboat, Amelia (Julie's Mom) suprised me with a birthday celebration and she made my favorite cake, Carrot with homemade cream cheese frosting... mmm!

A picutre of Paul and Staci

The next day was fathers day, all the kids gave Grandpa a fathers day card.

Billy started off right away in the water, here he is getting ready to go tubing.

Then he tried water skiing on Pauls boat, it was nice because it had a barefoot bar which helped the kids learn how to get up right next to the boat.

Playing cards is always one of the favorite passtimes at Lake Powell, Tim Sr. didn't have a very good hand as you can tell by the expression on his face!

A picture of me in the water, the temp. was perfect!
Drew took a turn water skiing. He would only try it once but he loved it!

Billy went fishing with his uncles, Paul and Tim Jr.

I enjoyed reading, something I rarely have time to do but spent a lot of time doing while on the trip!

The kids had fun on the trampoline until the black material heated up from the sun, it was good for a few days though!

Luke spent a lot of time "Chillin" in his saucer!

A picture of Julie feeding Luke.

Billy with his bandana.

Tim feeding Eli a piece of Watermelon.

A picture of where we parked the houseboat for the week.

We went for a jike and found lizards all over, this one was clinging to the side of a rock.

Tim Sr. goind down the slide on the back of the houseboat.

Billy gave it a try also.

Maggie and I in the water.

One of the boatrides. The babies were situated on all the laps.

Tim sitting in the boat during one of the many swim breaks.

A picture from underneath one of the ledges that provided shade for the swim breaks.

Halee and Magie hanging out in the water.

Luke hung out in the boat while Julie and I took a swim break. The water was a little too cold for him, he cried even when we dangled his feet in the water.

Luke hangin out with mamma on the boat.

Drew and Mavrick enjoyed squirting Billy and I while we were on the swim break. As you can see, Tim Sr. got in on the action too!

Mavrick's life jacket was riding up a little so Julie decided to take a picture. Poor kid, that can't be comfortable!

I got up early one morning and took some pictures of the sunrise. I was actually rudely awaken by the crows that were cawing on the beach. I chased them with rocks until they moved to a different beach. Next year I will be taking a pellet gun or perhaps a .22 rifle with a scope and a silencer would work as well!

Julie and I cooked breakfast one morning.

I didn't want to include this picture because as you can see I have bed head! :)

Luke and Eli hung out together and kept eachother company throughout the trip.

Later on another boat ride, the kids fell asleep in the boat while we were headed to the indian ruins that were a ways away from where we were beached.

Some of the scenery on the way to the indian ruins.

The infamous floating Kybo. I don't know why but I get a picture of this every time I go to Lake Powell. I'm curious where all the waste goes!

Tim and Amelia.

Perspective on how high the walls are, this is a two story house boat parked at the base of one of the walls.

Finally the Indian Ruins, if you look close up in the crease of the cliff, you can see the cave paintings.

Hiking up to the ruins this is a picture looking down to where we parked the boat.

Exploring the ruins.

Paul looking up through the chimney of one of the huts.

Julie and I on a swim break

More scenery.

Luke under the shade of a towel.

Another spot I always take a picture, will that boulder ever fall down?!

Drew and I went on a hike just the two of us. Drew loved it!

The rest of the gang caught up to us on the hike.

On the hike, Billy spotted his first rattle snake.

Luke taking a bath in the sink.

Tim posing for everyone later that night.

The kids all got glow sticks and played with them all night long.

Maggie the next morning getting ready to water ski.

With Paul's help...

She was nervous at first... she tried it again though later.

Billy skiing on his own.

And wiping out on his own.

All the kids that went.

Billy, Maggie, Drew, and Luke the last day heading back to the cars.

The end of a good trip, I am already looking forward to nexct year!

Luke's Helmet

2010-06-28T18:57:00.000-07:00

Luke has had to be fitted for a helmet. He got lucky and got a clear one so it's not as bold on his head. He has been really good about it so far and hasn't gotten upset once about wearing it.

Sunday Dinner

2010-06-07T08:48:00.000-07:00

We had Sunday dinner this weekend out at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Tim just built a new shed out back and he hasn't filled it yet so they thought it would be fun for the kids to ride bikes in the big open area. It was a good chance for everyone to see the babies, Bailey is already growing so big! Scott and the boys rode Grandpa's four wheeler.
All the kids had fun riding bikes in one form or another.

Mavrick decided he had to go pee and didn't want to walk the exttra 100 feet to get inside and use the bathroom. It was a good candid moment :)

Billy is getting pretty good at riding the four wheeler by himself.

April / May

2010-06-07T07:27:00.000-07:00

Again, a lot has happened in the last few months so the blog pictures are sparatic. We bought a trampoline at the end of march, beginning of april (it all blends together). The kids have loved it! Grandma Farr came to visit the kids and they had tons of fun jumping on the trampoline with her.
A quick picture of me and Luke, Julie was playing with the new camera.

Eli and Amelia.

Jen and Bailey.

Grandma reading with Drew.

Billy got an award at scouts. He even got to pin something on his Mom! He only poked her twice.

Afterwards Billy learned how to build a kite out of a brown paper bag.

As soon as he got home all the kids wanted to go out and fly kites so Grandma obliged.

All the kids, Julie, and Grandma all filed into the school field out back. They all ran around a lot trying to get the kites to fly but there wasn't enough wind to get them in the air.

We tried to get Luke to start eating baby food in April hoping it would help him sleep through the night. He was stubborn as you can see in these next pictures. He pulled a lot of faces and gagged a lot. He still hasn't eten baby food to this day. Just formula and an occasional bit of something off our plates (only if it's sweet). Who knew we would get a picky eater!

Grandma playing a matching game with the kids. All of them REALY enjoyed the visit from Grandma and wanted to immediately go back to her house to see her again. Maybe sometime soon.

For Mother's day we made trifle for the first time. Thanks Mariel for the inspiration :) We used your recipe for whipping the whipped cream. That doesn't sound like a big deal to other people reading but it was delicious!

I ran in Ogden's Half Marathon, the pictures might be out of order. All i can say is it was one of the hardest things I've done!
The kids hung out at the finish line and waited for me to run through.

By the time I ran through, I was cramping in both my calves and most of my toes. If you try this make sure you Hydrate, don't make the same mistake I did. I'll make sure to hydrate next time!

A couple of good friends who also ran.

Billy and Drew getting ready for church.

Beginning the summer with the grill!

In the final weeks of the school year, the school threw a carnival in the field behind our house. The kids had a blast on all the blow up toys, even Drew!

Billy got an Outstanding Citizen award again at school. What a good kid! takes after me of course :)

We went camping over Memorial Day weekend. Well not really camping but we went up to where everyone else was camping and enjoyed dinner with some of Julie's cousins.

Drew found some of the other boys to pal around with.

Throwing rocks in the river is a favorite boy activity.

Along with jumping off picnic tables.

Julie took the kids to a nearby air museum the first week of summer break since school is out.

They only drove her a little crazy by the time the day was over. I think they all had fun though.

Hopefully we'll get lot's o pictures this summer and have a fun summer together. We just got a used tent trailer so we plan on making some memories!

March

2010-03-27T09:34:00.000-07:00

We decided to go for a bike ride the other day, I think we are all excited for summer to get here! We will be wondering why we ever wanted summer when it is 100+ degrees though! We bundled up luke and drew and they rode in the back of the bike cart behind Julie's bike.
For those of you wondering, the bike cart won't fit on my bike so please don't think I made Julie pull the bike rack for any reason :)

Luke was really good, I thin khe just liked to be able to see out while he was moving around.

Billy and Maggie did a great job of keeping up with us (and often ahead of us) during the ride

We stopped a little ways out and had some trail mix and drank some water, the kids thought it was pretty cool.

I hope all of you also recognize my skills as a movie maker, it takes talent to be able to ride a bike and film video at the same time!

These next few pictures are of Luke's first time eating oatmeal/graham cracker treats

instead of milk.

He loved it!

He still has to get the hang of swollowing the oatmeal rather than working it with his tongue so it all comes out. He gets it down eventually though.

Luke loves his bouncer!

Even though it's still been chilly, the kids have really enjoyed playing outside.

Today Julie decided to cut all the kid's hair before we go to Oregon next week. Drew got his eyebrow waxed for the first time as he is our only kid to have a uni-brow. I'm sure he'll love these pictures when he grows up!

He doesnt know what he's getting into!

Right after Julie pulled the wax off he said, "That's owee mommy!!"

He didn't cry though, he's my tough kid!

Billy getting highlights (aka blackmail pictures when he gets older).

Maggie also getting highlights.

Notice the color... PINK!

We've had a fun March so far, we're looking forward to going to Oregon next week and seeing family and friends. Lot's of pictures to come of the Oregon Coast!

Sledding at the Cabin

2010-02-17T18:58:00.000-08:00

We visited a Cabin on valentines day weekend with the kids and Julie's family. Julie's Mom and Dad gave the trip to all of us for Christmas. Sledding was the highlight of the trip with a perfect sledding hill just up the road. The kids got to sled down the hill then get pulled back up the hill by the four wheeler. I don't remember ever having that luxury as a kid!
Julie takin' pictures, Staci makin' faces.

Staci and Paul

Drew being cheesy.

The sledding hill looking from the cabin.

I even had a turn or two.

Tim and Amelia went down the hill a few times.

I pulled Drew for a short ride until he got too cold and wanted to go in.

Grandma and Maggie in front of the Cabin.

The Cabin.

A few bonus video's. They don't do the hill justice, it was a blast!

We all had fun at the Cabin. Thank you Tim and Amelia for such an Awsome Christmas present!

Valentines Day at the Cabin

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Staci made cookies and brought them to the cabin for all the kids to decorate on valentines day. They loved decorating, and eating the cookies! Paul too!
Picture of Drew eating the toppings with no hands.

Some of the kids needed a little help, and even then they made a small mess. Kids will be kids!

Grandpa held Luke during the cookie festivities.

Staci tried hard to hide from the camera, but I got a few pictures.

Maggie made a special cookie for Mom...

and Dad.

Later that evening, Tim and Janelle made a great candle light spaghetti dinner for everyone.

And again.... Staci!

It was a great dinner and a good velantines day!

Hanging out at the Cabin

2010-02-17T18:28:00.000-08:00

Colby, Cody, and Riker at the cabin.
The following are a few pictures of everyone hanging out at the cabin.

Everyone had fun playing several games!

The boys played well together!

Under the table became a new hideout.

Olympics were on in the background almost the entire time at the cabin. It gave it a real winter atmosphere.

Chelsea hanging out reading a magazine.

The cabin was tons of fun. Just relaxing and getting away from the regular rutine was nice!

1st Week of February

2010-02-17T18:23:00.000-08:00

Beginning of February started out rough, Maggie was sick with a cough that she couldn't shake for several days. Luke is getting bigger and is able to sit in a saucer now.

And Drew is Drew, funny and mischievious all at the same time.

January

2010-01-18T13:29:00.000-08:00

Drew loves his little brother Luke! Luke is getting to the stage where he smiles a lot more...
And Drew still never stops smiling!

On New Years eve, we joined several other families at a rec. center which had a big indoor playing field along with batting cages. Both Kids and Adults had a great time! The kids are playing flag football in the picture below.

As you can see in the background, there was a lot of snacks to keep us up until midnight. Maggie hung around with her cousing Hallee.

A picture of me missing the ball at the batting cages.

And a picture of Julie doing the same thing... At least I kept my eyes open :)

A clip of the Dodge Ball game.

Maggie being.... Maggie!
Drew is finally potty trained. He was pretty excited to wear his big boy underwear!

Notice the Oregon football game on in the background...

More pictures of Drew, he makes us all laugh on a regular basis!

More of Luke Smiling...

And finally Drew hanging out with his cousin...

It has been a fun January so far, a good start to the new year. Things have quited down and we have tried to enjoy more family time. Luke is recovering nicely from his surgery and so far in January everyone besides myself have been healthy. We hope to keep it that way through the remainder of the winter... we'll see how it goes.

December

2009-12-26T09:15:00.001-08:00

December has been a busy month for us, packed with family, holidays and of course work. Julie started back to work after having the baby and has been fortunate to be busy all month. To begin the month my parents came from Oregon to visit. The kids got to open gifts from their Grandma and Papa which they always enjoy.
Maggie got a Easy Bake Oven.

Drew got Star Wars (his favorite)
and Billy got Halo Wars action figures which is "Exacly what he wanted"

Later while they were still visiting, Julie's family had their annual Christmas Party. This time they rentd a skating rink which was very nice. Everyone got out on the floor and skated...

Even Drew got to skate a little.

At the skate rink, the kids could bring their scooters and ride around too.

Billy pushed Drew around for a minute with his skates on but stopped after one time around the floor. He kept falling down and eventually took his skates off and didn't want anything to do with them anymore.

So Grandma pushed the kids around instead. Drew and Max got in the stroller together and went for a ride.

Julie was a pro at roller-blading!

Tim and Colby went out for a turn.

Even with just Julie's family there, the place was packed.

Papa took a turn pushing the kids, without skates I might add!

I tried skating also...

Turns out Billy and I are a lot alike, neither one of us were meant to roller skate!

Grandma and Papa finally had to leave after a fun weekend.

We all enjoyed their visit!

In the meantime, Luke began to throw up occassionally after his bottles. Not just a little, but a lot.

Billy and Maggie took some time to make pretzels in the oven Maggie got from Grandma and Papa. The Pretzels turned out good, even if they were the size of a quarter.

This is pretty close to actual size!

Next we had Christmas at Tim and Amelia's house on Christmas eve.

Drew was excited to open more presents.

Although I think it was Maggie who had to be right there helping every kids rip the paper off thier presents.

Paul and Staci brought Eli, thier new little baby boy who is about three weeks younger than Luke.

Luke even got presents from Grandma and Grandpa. At this point, Luke had been throwing up enough that we were concerned and brought him into the doctors office. The doctor said to keep a close eye on him and not to be concerned until he started throwing up 80% of his bottles. Luke was up to 50 % at this point and had not thrown up 2 in a row until this Christmas party on Christmas eve where he hit the 2 in a row mark.

Even throwing up, he was still really mellow and has been a great baby! Here's a picture of Julie and I at the Christmas party.

Drew got Pay Dough...

Maggie loved her new pajamas

Billy got some more Halo action figures.

Tim and Amelia opening their presents from everyone.

Christmas eve night Luke took a turn for the worse. He couldn't keep anything down. He began throwing up every bottle and hadn't kept one down since 0800 in the morning. Julie ran him up to the emergency room where his family doctor had told us to take him if this happened. The emergency room did an ultrasound and diagnosed him tentatively with Pyloric Stenosis but told us we needed to take him to Primary Children's hospital in the morning for surgery. We woke up early and found that Santa Clause had brought gifts for the kids.

The kids opened their gifts from both Santa and Mom and Dad

After opening presents, we went to Tim and Amelia (Grandma and Grandpa's) house where we ate a quick breakfast and dropped the kids off. We then headed to Primary Children's hospital where they did another ultrasound and again positively diagnosed Luke with Pyloric Stenosis. This is a condition where the muscle going out of the stomach and into the intestines tightens up and grows larger causing the tube to constict and not allow any fluids to exit the stomach. Because of this when the stoumach trys to flush food into the intestines, the food has no where to go and exits back up violently (Projectile vomit). To remedy the condition, the doctors advised us they would have to do surgery and slice along the tube exiting the stomach cutting along the muscle causing it to relax. One doctor explained it like cutting lengthwise into a cooked hot dog which then opens up. There are no lasting effects from the surgery and it is necessary for the baby to keep from getting dehydrated and keep the baby nourished. It is common in males although usually found in firstborn males. It also runs in families (I also had this condition as a baby). Overall the doctors advised that Luke would need to stay in the hospital for about 48 hours for observation.

We were relieved to find out what was wrong with Luke and know that there was a solution which would allow him to be more comfortable. Again all through the process, he has been a great baby, very mellow and easy going.

Waiting for the surgery to be over.Playing with Julie's christmas present while at the hospital, a mini laptop.

After the surgery Luke slept, waking up occassionaly for his eating regiment.

Overall we this has been a Christmas to remember. We will have stories to tell Luke when he gets older about his first Christmas which was spent in the Hospital. We are just greatful and feel blessed that the health problems our children have had have been fairly minor. We have been lucky to be together this Christmas season and we are so grateful for our Kids, Eachother, and all of our surrounding Family and Friends who are so supportive. We love you all and we hope you had a Merry Christmas!

Thanksgiving Day

2009-11-29T17:13:00.000-08:00

On Thanksgiving Morning, Julie's family has a tradition where all the guys go out and shoot clay pidgeons. Thank goodness it was warner this year than it has been in the years past. This is a picture of Julie's Borther, Tim and his son Colby.

Julie's Uncle Blake who loaded the clay pidgeons for most of the morning.

Even the younger guys were shooting their BB guns.

There was a competition where everyone lined up to shoot.

A picture of Julie's cousin's husband, Brian.

Rod, Tim's father-in-law.

Scott, Julie's brother.
Chad, Blakes brother, and one of his Sons.

Gary, Julie's other cousin's Husband.

Billy was becoming quite the dead-eye. He even won a dollar for hitting one of the pop cans first!

Paul, Julie's sister Staci's husband.

Afterwards, a few of us went to Debbie and Blake's house (Julie's Aunt and Uncle). It was really relaxing and the food was great!

Billy enjoyed playing with Jadon despite the cold.

Drew grew attached to Uncle Blake and kept jumping on him after dinner.

I'm sure Blake thought it was a blast having a hyper 2 year old jumping on his stoumach right after Thanksgiving dinner! Drew sure enjoyed it though!

A few additional pictures of the baby.

Drew likes to hold Luke for about 30 seconds each time then he says, "Done Mama". It was a good Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

2009-11-26T06:11:00.000-08:00

Christmas Trees and Babies

2009-11-24T18:25:00.000-08:00

We decided to put up the Christmas tree even though it is before Thanksgiving. We played Christmas music and the kids decorated the tree. Even Drew got in on the decorating.

Once we were done we realized we forgot to put the candy canes on the tree. They didn't stay on the tree for long!

I decided to put several pictures of Luke on due to many requests. We are still taking pictures, we just need to remember to put them on the blog.

As usual, every time we go to take a picture, Drew wants one taken also, so there are some pictures of Drew scattered throughout.

Drew kissing the baby.

Billy and Maggie enjoy holding Luke and it helps Mom out sometimes too!

Nothing more precious than a sleeping baby!

Drew after a long day of shopping and running around. He has overall been very good!

Drew also still wears this mask some days for the entire day!

Batman mask, Star Wars shirt, "Army Dude" gun, and a pink/purple milky... Priceless!

More Drew trying on Luke's hat that he got from my Aunt Candy. We love the hat by the way, Thank you!

I had to put this in to prove that I hold the baby sometimes too!

Luke getting ready for his first bath which took place today, 11-24-09.

Luke didn't mind the bath at all....

Until he started to get his head wet... Then he didn't like it so much.

Finally the bath is done and Luke is all ready to cuddle up to hi Mom.

We will continue to post pictures, hope you all enjoy these ones.

Luke Under the Lights

2009-11-15T08:13:00.000-08:00

We got Luke home from the hospital and had to go in the next day to check his bilirubin levels to see if they had gone up. We heard back that they had gone up and he would need to be under the lights as a precaution. Drew was curious about the lights and whis contraption that the baby had to sit in. Fortunately, Luke only had to be under the lights for the duration of one day. We went back to the hospital two more days to continue to check his levels and they had gone down. He is doing well now.
Uncle Tim and Aunt Janelle came over to pick up the kids and take them to a small play at a local kids museum. The kids were excited to go, but I think mostly they were excited to see their cousins Hallee and Laynee (or as Drew refers to her Lu Lu).

Drew wanted to get in on the pictures so he decided to stand in front of the camera when they were being taken. As soon as the picture is taken he says "See it, See it" and tries to grab the camera to take a look at his photo.

The play that the kids went to was Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

They had fun at the play and Billy came home excited because he got "Baby Bear's" autograph.

A picture taken while walking back to the car next to the Ogden Temple.

It was really nice of Tim and Janelle to take the kids to the play. It was good for them to be able to get out of the house as they were going stir crazy. It was also good for us to be able to have wuiet time with Luke for a few minutes. Thank you Tim and Janelle!

Luke Going Home

2009-11-10T07:37:00.000-08:00

I got up to the hospital and Julie was feeling better and ready to go home. She decided to order one last hospital meal, a Philli Cheesesteak
Julie then proceeded to change Luke into his first little official outfit so she could bring him home in style.

We got home just before the kids got home from school. Billy and Maggie were excited to hold Luke. I have the feeling Maggie especially is going to be a good helper when it comes to the baby

Drew sat with Grandpa and wasn't sure what to think

Finally Drew vetured over to check out the baby

Julie even let him hold Luke for a second with her help of course

Then it was Grandpa's turn who had waited patiently

Drew saw Billy kiss the baby so he thought he would give it a try too.

Then Drew found a new toy to play with (The baby's hat) and decided to wear it around the house.

The kids are staying one more night at Grandma and Grandpa's house while we get everything situated and ready. Grandma and Grandpa have been a great help to us with Billy Maggie and Drew. We asked them if they wanted to stay home and they all said they wanted to go back to Grandma and Grandpa's house. Drew even started to cry when Grandpa went out the door to the car for a minute thinking Grandpa was going to leave without him. We sure appreciate their help!

Luke Day 2

2009-11-08T14:53:00.000-08:00

More Luke Pictures

Julie got up and around and it made a big difference. She felt a lot better after changing out of the hospital gown and into her own clothes.

A couple of pictures to show his hair and how lopsided his head is. He had to be suctioned to help him along.

He already likes spending time with his Mom.

Luke is Born at 1921 hrs (7:21 pm)

2009-11-07T19:22:00.000-08:00

Luke Christopher Farr was born on 11-7-09 at 1921 hours. He weighed 8 lbs 5 oz and was 21.5 inches long. I don't have time to write any captions so enjoy the pictures. It might be overkill but we got some good ones and couldn't choose between them!

Luke's Birth - 1704 hours

2009-11-07T16:03:00.000-08:00

Dialated past an 8 and getting ready to push, probably 1 more hour.... Dr. Lesser is being called to get things going!

Luke's Birth - 1542 hrs

2009-11-07T14:41:00.001-08:00

Dr. Lesser came in to see how things were progressing. Julie is now at a 6+
Amelia came in before Julie has the baby. They are only allowing 2 people including the father to visit at the hospital now with H1N1

Luke's Birth - 1430 hrs

2009-11-07T13:37:00.000-08:00

A picture with the Anasthesiologist (sp?)Water has been broke, Epideral is in.... dialated past a 5... moving right along!

Luke's Birth - 1400 hrs

2009-11-07T13:02:00.001-08:00

Julie's Nurse... Things are progressing a little at a time, she has dialated to a 3 to 4 but the baby is still sitting high.She's beginning to get hungry since all she can eat is suckers and ice.
Julie's contractions have been regular for a while now. She is doing well working through them.

More to come...

Luke's Birth - 0845 hours

2009-11-07T09:45:00.001-08:00

We had to call the hospital at 0600 in the morning to see when we needed to go in. The hospital had a busy night and told us they would call us when they were ready for us. We go the call at around 0800 hrs.We took a couple of quick before pictures before we left for the hospital.

We got checked in and had to fill out all the paperwork. We had to fill out the birth certificate document. The official name is Luke Christopher Farr (unless he comes out as a she, then we'll have to re-evaluate. We're 99 percent sure it's a boy)

Julie is ready to get going and have the baby. I will keep posting pictures occasionally to keep everyone updated on what's going on...

Halloween

2009-11-07T09:29:00.001-08:00

The night before Halloween was fun for the kids. They were all excited to go trick or treating the next day.

Billy and Maggie got to go to a neighbor's birthday party which was a dress up party on Halloween day.

Later that day they got to go to Trunk or Treat at the church building.

When it got darker the kids also got to run around the neighborhood and trick or treat. They ran from door to door.

Maggie started to wear down toward the end of the evening.

Payson is the neighbor boy who had the birthday party. All the neighborhood kids went trick or treating together.

We relaxed the rest of the night around a couple of fire pits and enjoyed each other's company and handing out candy to the kids coming through the neighborhood.

The night wound down, the fires died out. Julie and I commented later that this was one of the best Halloween nights we've ever had.

Tim's Elk

2009-11-07T09:12:00.000-08:00

Tim stopped by to show us the Bull he shot. Billy went hunting with him earlier in the week and had a blast riding the four wheeler.

Pre-Halloween Parties

2009-10-31T07:57:00.000-07:00

Drew found Billy's old pajamas and was excited to be batman for about three straight days!
The neighborhood had the traditional halloween party at Dave and Heather's. We are going to miss them as they are moving away this year.

Drew with a mouth full of cookie (He had to eat the cookies and treats before his actual dinner)

The food was great and so were the decorations. Dave and Heather really put some time into the party.

Our neighbors

Time to carve pumpkins and all the kids wanted to get in and get their hands dirty.

I had to help with the last of the pumpkin guck.

The next halloween party was at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Maverick was dressed up like a Roman.

Laynee was a witch

It was a chore trying to get all the kids to hold still and not cry during picture time. I stood on the sidelines and took pictures of the picture taking.

As you can see, it was imposible to get them all to look at the camera at the same time and smile.

Billy is a "Army Dude" this year (again)

Maggie is a "Vampire princess". She didn't want all the gory makeup, just a little bit of blood on her cheek. Otherwise when she took out her teeth she was just a regular princess.

And Drew of course was Yoda.

Max was also a Army guy and Halee was Dorothy.

Grandma and the Grandkids. Unfortunately Grandpa missed the party due to being out of town on the train.

It's been fun leading up to Halloween and I'm sure tonight will be fun too. The kids are up and running around all ready excited for trick-or-treating. I will have more pictures to come soon of Halloween night.

Mavrick's Birthday Party

2009-10-12T17:58:00.000-07:00

This last week the kids got to go to Mavrick's 3rd Birthday Party. Just a couple of random pictures before the birthday party pictures.
We bought Drew his Halloween costume and he insisted on wearing it as soon as he got home. We've had to hide it so he couldn't get to it until Halloween.

Drew trying on my hat before I went to training.

Maggie is now toothless in front.

And now Mavrick's Birthday party. Max was having fun along with all the rest of the kids. For those of you wondering, Max is Julie's brother Scott's son.

And here's the birthday boy himself (Julie's sister Staci's son).

All the kids had fun running through an obstacle course that was set up in Paul and Staci's shop complete with matresses and a rope swing. Halee and Lanee (Julie's brother Tim's kids) are in the next two pictures going through the obstacle course.

Drew went through the course by himself. He thought he was pretty big.

The rope swing was a big hit with the kids!

A picture of Julie and her Mom, Amelia.

Drew and Scott

Chelsea (Julie's brother Tim's daughter) and Janelle (Tim's wife).

All the kids waited patiently for their turn to swing at the piniata.

Mavrick got a bicycle from his grandparents for his birthday. He was excited to ride it.

And finally a picture of one of our healthy dinners we fix for the kids (random). Yummy penut butter and jelly sandwiches. Must have been my night to cook dinner.

Mavrick's birthday was a lot of fun. It's hard to believe he is already 3. Time flys and we all keep getting older!

Maggie's Birthday

2009-09-26T13:55:00.000-07:00

This is a random picture I took while trying out a new camera.

Maggie's first day of Kindergarden

All day long she asked me, "Is it time to go to school yet?!"

It was strange having just Drew at home for a few hours.

Maggie lost another tooth (Her front tooth) a few days later.

We asked Maggie if she wanted a birthday party or a family birthday and she chose the family birthday to our surprise.

She decided to go to Chuck E Cheese.

The kids played together and had tons o' fun at Chuck E Cheese

The next day I cooked Maggie's cake in the morning.

Then we went to the Dinosaur Park with the kids and Mavrick

The kids got to dig for jewels...

and pan for gold.

Drew and Mavrick were pretty proud of their rocks!

We walked through the park and looked at all the Dinosaurs.

This is an old picture of Billy in about 2003 or 2004. This was probably the last time we went to the park.
I decided to take another picture with Billy on my shoulders. He was a little bit bigger this time!

It was a perfect day to walk through the park!

Julie started to slow down toward the end due to the heat.

Mavrick was comparing his foot to the dinosaur footprint.

The kids ended the trip by getting the last of their energy out on the playground at the park.

Later that day family came over to celebrate Maggie's birthday.

Maggie had fun opening all her gifts.

Max got in on the fun and decided to dress up like a pirate.

Maggie also got a new bike from her Mom and Dad which she loves to ride around the neighborhood. She had a pretty good birthday!