Our life is always a fun day on the Beach.

Christmas in Iraq.

2010-12-10T14:30:00.001-08:00

Bill's Christmas box made it to him. He has his room all set up, and sent me this picture.

List of things to send Bill in care packeges

2010-11-28T07:03:00.000-08:00

List of things that can be sent to Bill in care packages

Jerky/slim jims (make sure they have no pork in them)
Powdered drink mix
Sunflower seeds (he likes spitz)
Tuna and Chicken in the Pouches
Protein Powder
Candy (chocolate can only be sent until February)
Hot chocolate packs, and tea packs (he likes green tea)
Pretzels, chips, and crackers
Gum and hard candy
Cookies
Dry soup mixes
Nuts
Microwave popcorn
Oatmeal packets
Cereal
Spices, sugar, salad dressing
Baby wipes (if you send these send with a Gallon size ziplock bag)
Body wash
Hand sanitizer
Shampoo/conditioner
Deodorant
Razors
Shaving cream in tubes (No Cans)
Chap stick
Baby powder/foot powder
Lotion
Sunblock SPF50
Bug spray (no cans)
Toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash/floss
Cough drops
q-tips
Tylenol
Eye drops
Vitamins
Batteries
Dvds
Psp games
iTunes gift cards
small homemade gifts (things that will remind him of home)
small pictures for the walls of their tents and rooms
Stationary and pens
Game books, and card games
Nerf footballs/whiffle balls, bats mits/sports equipment
Frisbees/hackey sacks
Sheets, towels
Laundry soap, fabric softener sheets
Air fresheners (stand alone not plug ins car ones work good)
Small toys and school supplies (for the Iraq children)
Patriotic Knick-knacks
Holiday and seasonal decorations.

You can send them to
Bonner, William
Unit 931003 / TFTX
APO AE 09391

He loves getting mail, and will be there until September 2011.

Going private

2010-07-26T09:31:00.000-07:00

Bill said I need to make our blog private, so please get me your email address if you would like to have accsess to our Blog.
earthscandle@gmail.com
We will go private September 1st.

Fun in the Sun Summer 2010 part I

2010-07-09T09:35:00.000-07:00

So my summer is crazy, and I thought to save time I would make one Summer post now, and again at the end of the year. So far this summer we had Romy and her Family here for 2 weeks. We had Dylan for 2 weeks, AnnaBelle's birthday, and the 4th of July. We had a camp out at my parents house, and that was fun until the wend started blowing and snapped our tent poles. The tent fell in on us and we ended up sleeping on my parents living room floor. We had so much fun with Dylan, and wish he could have stayed with us longer. Maybe he will be able to come for longer stays as he gets older. I have 2 girls I am watching this summer, so they add to the fun.

Happy 1st Birthday to my little angel AnnaBelle!!!!!

2010-07-09T09:01:00.000-07:00

My baby is 1!!!! This year has gone by so fast. She is such a sweet little girt, and I am having so much fun watching her grow up. We had to have 2 birthday parties for her, because my daycare kids wanted to have one, and then we had her other one with my family on the 3rd of July (her birthday was June 30th). It will be so much fun to see what the next year will bring.

Ander and Malah fishing With Grandpa Anderson

2010-07-09T08:55:00.000-07:00

These are pictures that I had to share. What a sweet moment in time. About a week after these were taken my Grandpa gave us all a scare. He had a heart attack, and well the first thing Ander said after I told his was "if Grandpa dies I will never go fishing again" Grandpa is OK and getting better everyday. And my little Ander will never forget the times his Great Grandpa Anderson took him fishing.

My sisters and me at the Midnight showing of Eclipse

2010-07-09T08:52:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun. Even though AnnaBelle woke up at 5 the next morning sick. It was so worth the lack of sleep. Now I can't wait for Breaking Dawn.....

Romy came home after 5 years!!!!!

2010-07-09T08:33:00.000-07:00

OK so this is not her home, and she is not my sister, but I love her like one of my sisters, and 5 years is a long time to go without seeing your best friend. It was so nice to spend 2 short weeks with her and her family. It was fun to meet Ronja (3 1/2)for the first time, and see how well she did with all the kids. (she doesn't speak a word of English) We did teach her a few words and had to laugh when she would call one of us crazy, or tell my mom to be quiet. They got here the end of May, and left on the 8th of June, so we didn't get to go camping, and Romy missed seeing Eclipse with us. I just hope we don't have to wait another 5 years to see them again. Maybe I will have to make a trip to Germany........

Ander Graduates from Kindergarten

2010-06-02T13:59:00.000-07:00

It was so much fun watching Ander at the Graduation, and who would have guessed he wants to be a Zoo Keeper when he grows up. They were all so cute singing. Here is to the class of 2022.

field trip to the farm

2010-06-02T13:48:00.000-07:00

Ander's class got to go to a farm, and play with all the baby anamils. The kids all had so much fun, and i loved going to help.

Family fun at the park

2010-06-02T13:33:00.000-07:00

We had a fun Family outing to the park on the only warm day we have had this year...

Trip to Utah to visit Bill, and Grandma and Paca

2010-06-02T13:18:00.001-07:00

The end of April the kids and I took a trip to Utah to see Bill (he was at a military school) and Grandma, and Paca Bonner. We had so much fun at the children's museum with everyone. The kids were happy to see their Dad, and had fun shopping and hanging out with the Bonner Family

What a crazy 2 months.....

2010-05-22T13:19:00.000-07:00

Wow, so much has happened in the last 2 months. The biggest thing was me having a nervous breakdown, and putting Sarah and Ander in school. I am happy I did though, they love it and are very happy. I do miss them, but Malah, AnnaBelle and I are having fun when they are gone. It is nice only being their mom. AnnaBelle is growing up fast she is just shy of 11 months and is already 21lbs. Our other big event was Bill leaving for a Military school. He will be gone a total of 10 weeks, and it has been so hard. I have missed him so much. Malah has had a hard time without her daddy. They are best buds and she is lost without him. It has been kinda nice without him when it comes to Malah though. She is now going to bed before midnight, and without fighting. She is minding better, and I just hope it will all stick when he comes home. The first week he was gone she wanted something, and when I said no she through a fit. I explained to her that acting that way would never get her what she wanted, and she told me that when daddy got back home he would give her everything she wanted. Daddy always gives her what she wants, even if she is not good. She has him all figured out. I can't wait until she is 16. Sarah is loving school, and started Softball practice this week. Ander will graduate from Kindergarten in a week, and will start T-ball sometime in the next week or 2. Dylon will be coming to spend 2 weeks with us this summer, and we are so excited. We have a trip to Yellowstone planed when he is here. We are hopping to fit in some fun camping trips between softball, t-ball, summer movies, and last but not least Romy's visit to Idaho. I can't wait for that. .... It will be so nice to have my German sister home for a few weeks.

AnnaBelle is 9 months old

2010-04-11T12:40:00.000-07:00

AnnaBelle is growing up so fast she is 19lbs 3oz, and is now on the go. She is sitting, crawling, and starting to pull herself up. She is such a sweet little girl, and we have so much fun with her. Sarah is her second mom, and is so good with her. Ander and Malah love playing with her.

Ander playing Soccer

2010-04-10T16:32:00.000-07:00

Today with the wind blowing, and the cold air all around use we all went to watch Ander play soccer. He loves playing, but the rest of us almost froze.

Spring Break in Az.

2010-04-02T12:39:00.000-07:00

We had such a fun week in Mesa with Dylon for spring break. We got to go to the zoo, children's Museum, and Chucky cheese. We had more planed, but AnnaBelle got sick, and so we had to spend a few days at the camp ground playing in the pool. We stayed at a KOA in the tent, and made some fun memories that we will not soon forget. O and AnnaBelle had her very first In-n-Out.....

Sarah's Trip to Florida.

2010-02-26T16:54:00.000-08:00

Sarah got to go to Florida with Grandma and Grandpa Stanger. She had so much fun, and got to do things the rest of us can only dream of. I will upload some more and better pictures as soon as I get them from my Mom.

Ander's new roommate

2010-02-24T11:09:00.000-08:00

Ander has a new roommate!!! She is a 6 year old ferret, and he loves her. They play together all the time, and they are becoming best friends. O and her name is Jazzy.

My baby is 7 months, and getting so big..

2010-02-09T11:31:00.000-08:00

She is just over 17 pounds, and 26 inches. She has 3 teeth (almost 4), and is starting to sit up, and thinking about crawling.

Happy 7th Birthday Ander!!!!

2010-02-09T11:19:00.000-08:00

My Little man is 7. We had a very fun day on the 4th, because I had to be out of town on his birthday.(the 5th). I love you son, and am so happy Heavenly Father sent you to me. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

Fun Family Night at Hop-2-It

2010-01-20T11:44:00.000-08:00

Bill and I took the kids to Hop-2-It the other night, and we all had so much fun. The kids love going so much, and it was fun to see their dad get to play with them.

AnnaBelle's first trip to the ER....

2010-01-20T11:31:00.001-08:00

So on Saturday January 16th I ran to get a few things at the store. When I was checking out Billl called, and said I needed to hurry because AnnaBelle had gotten hurt and needed me. When I got home I found a screeming baby, and Bill with blood on the front of his shirt. I took the baby, and asked what happened. Bill explained that she had been back in Ander's room with the kids, and they somehow knocked the 50gal glass fish tank that Ander keeps his hamster in over, and it had landed on her head. I told hom we needed to take her to the ER just to make sure she was ok, and find out where the blood was coming from in her mouth. When we got to the ER she started pucking, and they rushed us back. After a few tests, and a good lookover by the Doctor, we found out that her head was going to be OK, but she had cut her tounge very bad. We took a very sad baby home, and did what we could for the next 2 days to try and help her with the pain. She couldn't nures for about 36 hours, because her tounge was to swolen, and it hurt her so much. She is much better now, and acting like my fun sweet little girl again. I am so thankful that nothing worse happened.

Happy Birthday Sarah!!!!

2010-01-20T11:21:00.000-08:00

Sarah is 9!!! When did I get old enough to have a 9 year old. We had a fun little party with just her grandparents this year, and then I took her and her friend Shaylee to dinner and the Movie. It was kinda nice not having a big party. We also went to Hop-2-it on her birthday, and they kids had so much fun.

AnnaBelle and Molly

2010-01-20T11:18:00.000-08:00

I can't believe how fast my baby is growing up. Her and Molly are only 5 months apart. How much they change in just a few short months.

Fun with Peaches

2010-01-20T11:16:00.000-08:00

Just some fun Pictures with Peaches.

New Years day at Grandpa, and Grandma Anderson's

2010-01-20T10:27:00.000-08:00

We had such a fun day playing with cousins, swimming, and Ander got to shoot a gun for the first time.

More fun Pictures from 2009

2010-01-02T07:12:00.001-08:00

Christmas 2009 at Grandpa, and Grandma Stanger's house

2010-01-01T08:54:00.001-08:00

After we got home from Texas we went to my mom and dad's, so the kids could open their presents from G and G Stanger.

Christmas 2009

2010-01-01T07:54:00.000-08:00

This year for Christmas we went to Texas, and not only did we go to Texas but for the first time we drove. We started on the 18th at about 1pm, and with a stop in Masa Arazona to See Dylon we made it to Texas in just 2 and a half days. What a car ride with 4 kids and one Boxer named Peaches. Ander got sick the first night we were in Texas, and then we all took turns getting the flu over the next few days. It was OK because the last of us had it Christmas eve so we were all well for Christmas. We had so much fun with Cusins, Grandma, and Paca. AnnaBelle had a great first Christmas, and we will have lots of fun memories. On the way home we hit a deer, and that was fun to get off the bottom of the Van, and the rack on the back of the Van.

Becca and Greg's New baby Molly Kay

2009-12-15T13:23:00.000-08:00

Molly Kay Norris was born December 14th at around 4am. She was 8lbs 2oz and 19 1/2 inches long. Mom and baby are at home, and doing well.

Gingerbread Houses

2009-12-11T18:50:00.000-08:00

Tonight was our annual Gingerbread house party. This year we didn't do Boys against Girls like we have in the past, we just all worked together to make the best 2 houses yet. Malah again ate more candy then she got on the house, but we all had fun together, and can't wait until Christmas.

Santa Baby..

2009-12-09T11:56:00.000-08:00

Some pictures of the kids on Santa's lap at the ward party, and my Grandma Anderson bought AnnaBelle a Santa suit so we took some pictures of her.

AnnaBelle's first tooth.

2009-12-06T19:33:00.000-08:00

Today was the day. AnnaBelle's fist tooth finaly broke through. She is already 5 months old, and now a TOOTH. She is growing up way to fast. Why can't she stay a little baby longer?

December is here, and what a great year we have had.

2009-12-01T11:23:00.000-08:00

WOW how this year has gotten away from me. What a great year. We have been so Blessed, and next year should bring us lots of fun and even more blessings. We were blessed with a New baby, and boy does she add to the family, I don't know how I ever lived without her. Sarah is my little mommy, she is so much help, and I couldn't get through the day without her. Sarah also turned 8, and was baptized on the 28th of Febuary this year. Ander has started reading, and is moving along in school. He loves to learn, and still is my little zoo keeper. Malah, was diagnosed with speech apraxia, and with the help of a wonderful Speech therapist is talking. Malah is her daddys little girl, and can't stand to be away from him. Bill has been busy with work and School, and is now working full time for the National Guard, after getting laid off from Dell in Novemver. I still have my hand in Posergy, and am home-schooling the kids. We have been Blessed to see Grandma, and Grandpa Bonner more this year then we normaly do, and have realy injoyed the time we have had with them. They were able to come up for Sarah's Baptizam, then they came and spent 2 weeks with us when AnnaBelle was born this summer, next we met them in Utah for confrence in October, and we will be driving to Texas for Christmas, and to spend a week with them then. My mom and dad have had a busy year with their business, and all kinds of scandles there. My mom sold Posergy, and has been busy with potagraphy classes and baby-sitting her grandkids. They all love to stay the night with grandma and grandpa. Grandma and Grandpa Anderson are doing great, and we love the time we get to spend with them. The kids love going to their house and swimming, and in the summer hunting for snakes, lizzards, and going fishing. The kids and I had the chance to go to a Family reunion in November, and we had such a fun time driving to Zions National Park. It was so nice to see all my extended family, and it made me miss my Gandpa and Grandma Stanger so much. I have such fond memories of the family reunion with them when I was a little girl. We didn't get a chance to see Bill's Grandma and Grandpa Holdaway this year, but hopefully we can see them soon. We are so bleesed, and I can't wait for another great year to share with all our friends and family.

The things a 3 year old will think of...

2009-11-28T13:46:00.000-08:00

I was wrapping some gifts today, and Malah wanted me to wrap her for Daddy. How could I resist? It was so fun, and she laughed to whole time.

AnnaBelle's first tooth.

2009-11-28T07:10:00.000-08:00

AnnaBelle is cutting her first tooth, and boy is it a bugger. She has had a runny nose, fever, and is up all night crying. I will be so happy when it breaks through, so I can sleep again. I feel so bad for her, and wish there was something I could do to help her. This is my least favorite part of having a baby. Why does it have to hurt them so much?

Family Reunion at Zions National Park..

2009-11-15T21:04:00.000-08:00

What a great week! Other then the fact that Bill couldn't come it was perfect. We started the week with 2 nights at my cousin Micka's house. The down to Zions where there was a lot of hiking, and the Kids meet a bunch of new cousins. It was so much fun seeing family I haven't seen in years, and catching up.

Halloween

2009-11-15T20:45:00.000-08:00

We had such a fun Halloween. The weather was great, and the kids got more candy then any of them needed. Even my blue hair was worth all the fun memories we will have.

Family pictures

2009-11-14T12:48:00.001-08:00

Man my mom is good. Thanks so much they look great.

Trip to the pumkin patch, and corn maze.

2009-10-20T19:54:00.000-07:00

What a fun day we had, and the weather was great. After finding this great little pumpkin patch in Paul, and all the kids finding the perfect pumpkin. We all went to the corn maze, and had a blast finding our way through, and then on the giant slides.

Our new puppy Peaches

2009-10-06T12:58:00.000-07:00

We had a great weekend with Paca and Grandma in Utah. Sarah and Bill got to go to the Saturday afternoon session of conference, and Bill got to go to Priesthood session. I got to spend some time with Micka, and it was so nice. Then on the way home we Stopped and got Our Boxer Puppy from Risa. She was born July 18th, and she is such a sweet girl. The kids named her Peaches, and love her to death. They take her for walks about every 2 hours, and even slept with her in the garage last night.

Our Field trip to the Ice Caves

2009-10-06T12:33:00.000-07:00

The kids had so much fun on their field trip to the Shoshone Ice Caves. They learned all about the volcanic activity that created to cave, and about the people that lived in the area when the volcano was active. We also learned about how the air needs to flow just right to keep the ice in the cave year round. We learned that that in the late 1800s and early 1900s the people in Shoshone and Ketchum would come and take the ice from the cave to use in restraints and bars. What a fun day, and we can't wait for the next field trip

My Mom's Photo website

2009-09-29T12:56:00.000-07:00

My mom has been taking photagraph classes for about 2 years now, and loves what she is learning. She is getting very good too. Here is the link to her website. You should check her pictures out. www.eludephotography.com

Up a Tree

2009-09-16T13:28:00.000-07:00

These are just a few pictures of Ander and Malah.

Blessings

2009-09-11T07:13:00.000-07:00

Wow what a week. It started with the fair, and the stress that brings, then my husband got the call that all military family's hate. He was put on alert status, and we are just waiting for deployment orders. Then last night we found out they are closing the Dell call center, and he will be laid off. My kids have been sick, and I started feeling sorry for myself. Why us I asked myself? We do everything we are supposed to.. Go to church pay our tithing, so why us? Bill kept promising that everything was going to be alright. How? We will have no money, and he my be leaving the country for a year. Then I woke up this morning, and turned on the news, and it reminded me what today is, and how small my problems seem next to the rest of the world, and even so many in my own country. 8 years ago so many lost everything, and here I am worried about such small things. I started to remember all the blessings I have, and started feeling guilty for questioning why me. I have my family, and we are all healthy. We have a home, and food. (There are so many in the world that don't even have that). I have a Heavenly Father that loves me, and I am so blessed to belong to his church. I am blessed with a husband that will do everything, and anything, so I can stay home with our children. I am thankful that I live in a country where we have so many choices and opportunities. I really am blessed, and am thankful for the little problems that I do have. They help remind me of just how good I do have it, and how blessed I am. I know that I will get through this, and that Heavenly Father will be there to help me. I just have to remember that no mater how bad it gets, it could always be worse...

AnnaBelle's Blessing Dress

2009-09-06T14:38:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful dress. Thank you so much Grandma Bonner... The day wouldn't be the same without the wonderful dress you made for AnaaBelle. AnnaBelle woke up with a cold, so we went home after sacrament, so she wasn't around the kids in nursery. These are just a few pictures we got on her blessing day. We will get some better ones once she is feeling better.

School Days

2009-09-02T07:52:00.001-07:00

AnnaBelle is now 10 weeks, and still sleeps most of the day, so my school days are a little easier.

Malah is having fun writing letters with Ander, but also loves to take breaks it watch Dora.

Ander loves school, but hates getting dressed. He is always doing school in his PJs.

Sarah is so happy to be starting 3rd grade. Someday she will wish she had been happy for this picture....

Our Summer family camping trip

2009-08-19T08:59:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun. The first 2 days were cold and windy, so Bill or I had to sit in the tent with AnnaBelle, but the last 2 days were great, and she loved camping. Sarah and Ander climbed a Mountain with Grandma Stanger, Aunt Melissa, and Dalton. We had lots of great food, but no luck fishing. I was happy to be home, but wish we had more time this year to go back. Next summer is so fare away.

Some fun family pictures

2009-08-05T19:42:00.001-07:00

Just some fun pictures of Bill, Ander, Malah, and AnnaBelle. AnnaBelle is 5 weeks old today. Time is going way to fast. She is growing and changing so much.

These 2 pictures are of AnnaBelle, and one of my good friends baby. He is only 10 days younger then her. OK so he started at just over 5lbs, but still he makes my baby look like a giant.

Paca and Grandma's visit part 2

2009-07-31T09:25:00.000-07:00

I had so many pictures I had to do 2 posts..

What a fun 2 weeks we had with Grandma and Paca

2009-07-31T09:11:00.000-07:00

The last 2 weeks have been so much fun. Bill's parents came and stayed with us to help with the new baby, and hang out with the kids. Grandma and Paca spent tons of time helping Sarah, Ander and Malah decorate their rooms. They turned out so cute, and I will add pictures so you can all see them soon. AnnaBelle is already a month old, I can't believe how fast time flies. She is changing so much. We took her down to my grandma's to go swimming, and she loved the pool. Thanks so much mom and dad Bonner for everything. We loved having you here, and miss you tons.

AnnaBelle is 2 weeks old

2009-07-14T17:40:00.000-07:00

Baby AnnaBelle is 2 weeks old today. She is changing so much, and time is going by way to fast. On Monday when I talked to the Doctor he let us know that all her blood levels were stabilizing, and that we wouldn't have to go to the lab for blood draws anymore. I was so happy. My poor baby had her blood drawn 28 times in 10 days, and they were running out of places on her little feet to take blood. I am so happy that we can finally stay at home, and not have to worry about what the doctor is going to tell us everyday. She can just be a normal new born baby.

Baby AnnaBelle is a week old

2009-07-09T09:50:00.000-07:00

It has been a crazy week, with more trips to the doctor then I have ever had to make in my life. AnnaBelle has had her blood drawn at least once a day, and Monday the doctors in Twin didn't like what they saw. They wanted to do a blood transfusion that night, and I told them I would take her to Boise, because I didn't what that done here in Twin. Once we got to Boise and she was in the NICU the doctor looked at the lab work from Twin, and said she was fine and would only need some light therapy for a few hours. We were back home Tuesday night, and saved the baby from an unneeded blood transfusion. Wednesday when they did her lab work her blood levels had started to stabilize, and we get a break from the Doctors today. Tomorrow will be her last visit, and blood draw as long as everything is staying stable. Now we can finally stay home and I can start to catch up on all the sleep I need to heal from my C-section.

2009-07-01T15:12:00.000-07:00

Mom and AnnaBelle went out for awalk today. Liz and AnnaBelle are both making good progress and should be on there way home either Thursday and Friday.

AnnaBelle's First Visotors

2009-06-30T17:54:00.000-07:00

Grandma and Grandpa Stanger came up today and brought Ander, Sarah, and Malah up to Boise to visit their sister. They had a quick visit, and Malah supprised us with the amount of love that she showed for her sister. Ander had fun holding his sister. Sarah showed how much of a GREAT helper she will be.

Happy Birthday Our New Little Angel

2009-06-30T12:59:00.000-07:00

AnnaBelle's lungs were fully developed this morning, so we were able to go through with the delivery, She was born at 7:52am this morning. She weighed in at 8 Lbs. 1 Oz. and was 21 Inches long. Mommy and AnnaBelle are doing fine, but Daddy almost passed out during the delivery. Funny that he can go to war, but not into a C Section.

Ander's T-ball Game

2009-06-24T10:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some fun pictures from Ander's T-ball game. He is having so much fun, and is a good little ball player.

My Body Cast.

2009-06-17T19:02:00.001-07:00

After having to sit for almost 2 hours we are finaly finished. I love how it turned out, and will love it more after the baby is born, and we can finish it. Alot of work but well worth it.

Baby Belly

2009-06-15T15:13:00.000-07:00

This is my belly 2 weeks to the day before AnnaBelle will be born. I am 34 1/2 weeks.

Ander playing T-Ball.

2009-06-12T10:07:00.000-07:00

This is the only video I could get, because of the rain. I will try to get more next week. He is so much fun to watch.

Sarah's Dance Recital.

2009-06-10T10:46:00.000-07:00

Sarah worked so Hard this year in dance class, and did so well at her recital. I am just happy we are done for the summer..

More of Sarah's dance recital...

2009-06-10T09:17:00.000-07:00

Sorry you can't see her very well, but it was the best I could do from my seat. We will have to put a Video Camera on our list of things to get. My Camera didn't do the best job.

New Pledge of Allegiance (TOTALLY AWESOME) !

2009-06-10T09:15:00.000-07:00

WRITTEN BY A 15 yr. Old SCHOOL KID IN ARIZONA :

Since the Pledge of Allegiance
And
The Lord's Prayer
Are not allowed in most
Public schools anymore
Because the word 'God' is mentioned....
A kid in Arizona wrote this:
NEW School prayer :

Now I sit me down in school
Where praying is against the rule
For this great nation under God
Finds mention of Him very odd.

If Scripture now the class recites,
It violates the Bill of Rights.
And anytime my head I bow
Becomes a Federal matter now.

Our hair can be purple, orange or green,
That's no offense; it's a freedom scene.
The law is specific, the law is precise.
Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice..

For praying in a public hall
Might offend someone with no faith at all.
In silence alone we must meditate,
God's name is prohibited by the state.

We're allowed to cuss and dress like freaks,
And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks..
They've outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible.
To quote the Good Book makes me liable.

We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen,
And the 'unwed daddy,' our Senior King.
It's 'inappropriate' to teach right from wrong,

We're taught that such 'judgments' do not
belong.

We can get our condoms and birth controls,
Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles.
But the Ten Commandments are not allowed,
No word of God must reach this crowd.

It's scary here I must confess,
When chaos reigns the school's a mess.
So, Lord, this silent plea I make:
Should I be shot; My soul please take!
Amen

If you aren't ashamed to do this,
Please pass this on.
Jesus said,
'If you are ashamed of me,
I will be ashamed of you before my Father.'

Mommy I love you!!!

2009-06-05T19:13:00.001-07:00

I told my kids I was going to go clean the kitchen after dinner. This is what I got, and it makes me wonder why the older 2 are getting an allowance every week for helping out around the house. I should be giving it to Malah..

Western Days!!!!

2009-06-02T10:10:00.001-07:00

We had so much fun Saturday at the parade. It was such a nice day, and the kids loved all the candy. After the parade we took the kids out to lunch and ice cream. It's so nice just to have a fun day as a family.

Our families fun Holiday Weekend....

2009-05-26T19:07:00.000-07:00

We had such a great mamorial day weekend. It started Friday when Bill and Ander went up North camping and fishing. (We have no pictures, because they forgot the camara). The girls and I stayed home, and did girl things friday, and then whent to the cemitary on Saturday to help Grandma Anderson Clean family head stones, and see Grandpa and Grandma Anderson's new head stone. (kinda wierd to sit and look at someones head stone when they are standing next to you). The boys got home Saturday night, and we were all very tired and ready for bed Saturday night.

Then on sunday we went to church, where I fell walking out to the car. I skined my knee, but other then that only my pride was hurt.
Later that night we meet my family (the Stangers) at Grandpa and Grandma's house, where we had dinner, and a camp out. We all set up our tents in the yard, and cooked over the fire pit. It was so much fun, and a memory the kids will not soon forget. Grandma and Grandpa Anderson come over for brekfast Monday morning, and then we all meet down at their house later Monday to eat with them and swim. I forgot the camara, so no pictures of swimming.

Our fun day at the Boise Zoo

2009-05-12T08:36:00.000-07:00

The kids, and I had such a fun day at the Zoo yesterday with Melissa, Dalton, and Emma. We all went to Boise together, and after my Doctors appointment we took the kids to the zoo. (home school field trip) They got to see and learn about some fun animals, and they even got to play like they were a few.

Bill's idea of helping Malah with letters.

2009-05-08T19:48:00.000-07:00

Sarah and I were gone tonight at a Mother and Daughter party. We had so much fun, but we had a good laugh when we got home. Ander was fishing on the wii, and Bill and Malah were in the bedroom watching a letter movie, and Malah had been working very hard on her letters...

New Pictures and update on Baby AnnaBelle

2009-05-05T10:29:00.000-07:00

Pictures of Baby AnnaBelle at 29 weeks and 3 days

Things are still going good with the baby. She is such a strong kicker, and sometimes kicks her mommy little to hard. 7 weeks and counting. As of right now June 23rd will be her birthday. Happy birthday Grandma Stanger. (She will share her birthday with her Grandma). Sorry Grandma Bonner if only a day earlier. Well until next week..

Sarah and I did it!!!!! We walked all 10k

2009-05-04T15:49:00.000-07:00

Sarah and I at home before the 10K March for Babies. I am 30 weeks Pregnant.

My Friend Mary and I before the walk. It was cold and raining...

Me, My friend Mary and her husband Kevin Before the walk. Their last baby was 11 weeks early, and it was because of research that the March of Dimes did that their little boy is alive today. We walked for Nick...

Sarah and I at the half way check point.

Sarah and I at the Park after the 10K walk

Saturday Sarah and I had the opportunity to walk the 10K walk for the March of Dimes. We raised $186 to help save the lives of unborn babies. Thanks to everyone that helped us reach that. We had so much fun on the walk, but Sunday I couldn't even move I was so sore. It was all worth it though, and we will be doing it again next year.

A must read for anyone that has or knows anyone with small children

2009-04-29T16:30:00.000-07:00

What's in your baby products? Hope you will all find the time to read over this info from FOX NEWS.

Ander's first Sunburn of the Summer

2009-04-23T07:44:00.000-07:00

The kids stayed with my mom on Tuesday when I went to the Doctor in Boise, and Ander only got Sunscreen put on once early in the day. He was outside playing in the yard all day, and is now paying the price....

More Pictures from Star Falls, and other fun Pictures.

2009-04-22T08:49:00.001-07:00

We had so much fun with the Stanger Family on Sunday. What a blessing to live so close to my Family.

I love this Picture of Malah.

Ander was very mad he had to hold his dad's hand at the Falls

Sarah with her Aunt Becca

Malah with her Daddy

Papa and Ander next to Star Falls

The Bonner Family

Sarah and Alexa

Dalton, Malah, Papa, Ander, and Bill

Malah loves her Papa

My Belly at 27 weeks

Ander being Ander

Family Picture at Star Falls

2009-04-22T08:39:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday, my family all went down to see Star Falls. It was such a nice day, and the kids had fun seeing all the water going over the falls. We got a great Picture of all of us minus Hyrum of course who is on a Mission in Brazil.

Malah's first loaf of Bread

2009-04-15T11:02:00.000-07:00

Today was bread day at our house, and I had some dough left over. Malah had been helping me and wanted to make a loaf, so I let her have the piece of dough. After she made her loaf we put it in a pan to bake, and well it turned out very nice. Who know a 2 year old could make bread...

Let it snow, Let it Snow, Let it SNOW. In April????

2009-04-15T10:54:00.000-07:00

We woke up today to well quite the snow storm. Who know we would have a snow day in APRIL.... The kids had fun making a snow man in the back yard, and having a snow ball fight. We were all sitting outside in shorts and t-shirts on Sunday, and now 3 days later we are getting our coats out and making snow men. Welcome to Idaho...

Easter at the Bonner's House

2009-04-14T09:55:00.000-07:00

We had a great time with the kids on Saturday doing all our Easter stuff, and playing with our new bunnies. Sunday morning was also fun getting ready for church in all our new Easter cloths. (Thank you Grandma Bonner Holidays wouldn't be the same without those beautiful dresses you make).

Easter fun with cousins at Grandma Stanger's House

2009-04-04T17:43:00.000-07:00

The kids had such a fun day today with their cousins. Grandma had all kinds of fun things planed such as coloring eggs, a craft and story about why we really celebrate Easter, and we ended the day with an Easter egg hunt.

Malah's latest art work

2009-04-02T16:24:00.000-07:00

Malah had some little stickers, and kept saying baby, and trying to lift my shirt up. I let her, and she put all her stickers on my belly. She wanted to give them to baby AnnaBelle. Sorry about the ugly belly, but she wanted pictures....

The funny things kids do!!!!

2009-03-30T19:15:00.000-07:00

My Ander has had this loose tooth for about the last 2 weeks. It is driving him crazy from the day that tooth started moving he has been bagging me to take it out. I keep telling him it's not read and that it wold hurt. Well today he took maters into his own hands. After attaching a string to his tooth at one end and to the front door at the other he still could not get this tooth out. He went back to his room and was quiet for a long time. For those of you that know Ander him being quiet is never a good thing. I was sitting at the table helping Sarah with school, and here comes Ander with blood all over his face. He said his tooth still wouldn't come out. When I asked him what he had done he said he tied a string to his tooth and to a hammer then dropped the hammer. My son is crazy!!!!!! He still has his tooth and has been trying to think of new and crazy ways to get this tooth out. I finally told him he is going to the dentist in just a few days, and that he might be able to pull it for him. I think this worked, and he will stop trying to get this tooth out on his own...

Spring Break in Las Vegas

2009-03-23T11:08:00.000-07:00

Bill and I let the kids with Grandma, and got away for spring break. We thought it would be a good idea to get away before the baby was born, and I wouldn't leave for a long time. We had so much fun in Vegas. Some of the high lights were Hoover Dam with Retha and Sam, the temple, and we ate some great food. Bill got to eat at In and Out, and if you asked him I think that would have been his favorite part of the week. We also went to Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur, and had a great time. The best part of the whole week though was coming home to my kids. I had no idea how much I would miss them.

Windshield wiper fight...

2009-03-16T17:45:00.000-07:00

Bill and I are leaving for Vegas tomorrow, and I had new windshield wipers put on the van so we would be ready for the trip. Well up in Boise today is started to rain, and when I turned them on I learned they were to long. The got stuck together, and will you can see what happened from the picture. I was close to a dodge dealership, so I stopped and they were messed up. The had to take the whole thing apart to readjust them. After they got them all fixed I went to pay for them, and the guy told me he wouldn't take my money just to have a good day and a healthy baby. So I didn't have to pay for the new wiper blades of the service.

Fun Day with my Kids!!!!

2009-03-16T17:35:00.000-07:00

I had to go up to Boise today to the doctor, and have been telling the kids I would take them to Chuck E. Cheese one of these times. Well today was that day and boy did we have fun. It was so nice just spending a whole day having fun with them.
O Ya, The baby is doing good, and we don't have to go back for 2 weeks. That is always good news.

It's a GIRL!!!!!!!

2009-03-03T16:08:00.001-08:00

We had another utlrasound today, and the baby is a girl.... She is doing good, and I don't have to go back for 2 weeks... That is very good news..

Sarah's Big Day

2009-03-02T10:25:00.000-08:00

Sarah was Baptized on Saturday February 28th. It was such a great day, and she looked so beautiful in her white dress. She was the only one Baptized, so she got to pick all the people on her program and that made the day even more special. I am so happy she made the choice to be Baptized, and for the good example she is to her little brother and sister.

Happy Birthday Ander

2009-02-06T13:34:00.000-08:00

Ander turned 6 years old on the 5th of Feb, and we had a very fun birthday party at Hop 2 It. There were 22 children in all, so it was kinda crazy. I had no idea a 6 year old could have so many friends, and we didn't even invite all of them..

Never LEAVE Your Children ALONE!!!!!!!

2009-01-22T17:56:00.000-08:00

Today when I was laying down with Malah to put her to sleep, I was the only one to fall asleep. Well she left, and about a half hour later Sarah came in and woke me up to let me know Malah and Ander had cut Malah's hair. Well lets just say I learned my lesson. Never Never take a nap......