Music Fiend

Sam - "Mom I have a sixth scent. Do you want to know what it is? A scent of humor!"

Gotta love this one!

Happy Birthday NELLIE!

gotta play

PacMans Anniversary

Gila Valley Temple

I am so grateful for the faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Gila Valley. Because of the hard work they are willing to do we have all been blessed with a new temple. As a family we got to visit and take a tour of the building. There are wonderful paintings and a beautiful color scheme. I was a great opportunity for our kids to walk thru a temple. In fact after the first time they wanted to do it all again. So we did. I hope that as they grow up they will continue to desire to go to the temple over and over again.

Super BeeKeeping Pappy to the rescue

Don't know if we mentioned we added 4000 pets to our ever growing zoo. If you'll notice the giant pinecone in the middle of this picture... yep 4000 bees. They are very tame. About 9 days ago they showed up hovering around the yard the next day I looked up in the tree and saw a big moving pinecone. I called up Pappy (Justin's dad) and asked if it was possible to make these into our own honey bees. Bruce Berrett from down the street said he could do better than a tall ladder and brought his cherry picker for Pappy to get up close to the work. After about a half hour we got them all to the new hive. They are still there. I check every morning and evening and can't believe our good fortune. I know.. I'm crazy. Everyone is saying the first time someone gets stung.... Well be nice to the bees and you shouldn't get stung. We should have our own home grown honey in about 6-9 months. Wish us (me) luck!

My Awesome Husband

Justin is just amazing. This last weekend he did his very first wedding photo shoot. The day was full and busy. Both the bride and groom live out of town and it was a whirlwind to get everything done that they needed. Go HERE to see some of the wonderful pictures.

I sure appreciate all that Justin does. He is a great husband, an excellent dad, really good as a ward mission leader, amazing photographer, great provider, wonderful boss, helpful, cheerful, thrifty, loyal, etc. Sometimes it doesn't feel like things are going his way but with the Lords help he has been able to do so much. I hope he knows just how amazing I think he is.

Thanks for being my man!

Free National Parks

I just saw this and am very excited. Check out your area and see if there is a national park to visit!

She Did It

Alison gave birth to a beautiful baby girl early this morning. She is super woman! The Harris' are so excited about the new addition of a cousin/niece! Thanks for accommodating us. We love you and send best wishes to Connecticut.

What do your kids do when you say clean up the living room?

How do you celebrate Pi?

By throwing hot dogs?

By partying it up with the neighbors?

Or just a little discovery!

Day 364

What were you doing a year ago today?

Me?

I can't remember. It was not an amazing day. More of the usually and some of the same. A year ago tomorrow my life changed forever.

I sure am glad of all the changes.

"Look mom it's a gazebo"

"a what?"

"You know the thing that makes the ice smooth"

Free breakfast at Denny's till 2pm

Click the Picture to find a location near you!
http://www.dennys.com/superbowl/splash2.html

Can I start lifting weights to build my muscles and make me more attractive? Do you think my little muscles can take it?
Keaton Harris (10)

To create the appearance of life is more important than life itself. The works of God are never better appreciated than by other creators.

Anonymous

Should we have stayed home and thought of here

Elizabeth Bishop

Hey isn't that our fan

We got it, we read it, when is the movie coming out?

Choir of Angels

The Robin Harris family voluteered and auditioned to sing at the Mesa AZ Temple for the celebration of lights at Christmas. They were fantastic, (Robin, Debbie, Justin, Rachel,Jon, Jentry, Bonnie on cello, Matt, Linsey, Keaton, Savana, Samson and Kacie) The kids did an awsome job on thier song. It brought tears to most eyes. Even though it was a night later in the Christmas season there was quite a crowd. I hope to get some video to upload. Good Job!

And the stockings were hung by the chimney with care

Corbi - do

Luke and Otis

This is Luke and his friend Otis. Otis is visiting for the Holidays. These two rambuncshus guys have brought much holiday joy to many!

Happy Holidays From the Harris'

Art is the Guaranty of Sanity

After Samson's baptism we, as a small family, went out to eat and then celebrate at the Mesa Temple. We walked all around looking at the fantastic lights. The kids were so excited to be there instead of driving around. There was such a great spirit.

Happy Birthday Sesame Street

check it out here

We Be Loyal Scouts!

Keaton earned his Webelos badge and was presented it tonight by Brother Rogers. Keaton hasn't been able to come to a pack meeting since he turned 10 so tonight he earned 13 Webelos pins (Athlete, Fitness, Artist, Showman, Traveler, Citizen, Communicator, Family Member, Readyman, Craftsman, Engineer, Forester, Geologist, Naturalist, Outdoorsman.) and 6 extra academic and sports pins. I am so proud of Keaton. When he realized how close he was to finishing all the requirements he took it upon himself to complete it. I love you Keaton and hope you keep the excitement for scouts, setting goals and learning new things.

Reflections of...

I haven't caught on to this mom thing yet. I have wanted to have more of a schedule for my kids so they know what to expect. They all work better that way. (especially Sam) The few weeks before school I had a nervous breakdown. Literally. I had to up my prescription and everything. Hopefully this would help me as well. I think it has helped a little but procrastinator me seems to be missing something or coming up with it at the last minute if not completely to late. (hence the lack of blogging, plus I think that most of my blogging was consistent when I lived in Flag because my mom lived so far away and I wanted her to see more of my kids and life) Well a natural Prozac for me is good temperatures. The weather has changed and we are more able to keep the doors and windows open. This lets in more light (that doesn't feel hot) and I think my brain feels cleaner and less foggy. (also thanks for the blessing Justin, I love the priesthood in my home for my children and myself) How come things have to get so bad before I try to make it better (makes me sad about the world because I believe she has the same filosofy)(as I pick up the fussy baby) Maybe procrastination, foggy brain, nervous breakdown, lateness, lack of blogging might be because of a certain someone (who shall remain nameless) that lacks a schedule of his own and likes to rub our noses in it. By saying that, I am thinking of the sixteen other things I am doing (spelling with Sam, math with Keaton, sound lesson with Nellie, playing with Corbin, feeding everyone dinner, bribbing, conjoling, threatening, loving, smiling, enjoying and every other blink is getting longer and longer. (.......long pause.......) finished bathing, homework, ran a mile (uphill), scriptures, prayer, finish book for book report, decide the cookie has to be really good to eat, thinking of what fabric I have that could make a great Harry Potter robe, so on.

Having said all that, I think I want more from my days. More quality. I only have limited quanitity but why waste minutes on empty calories? Someone once told me, you place a high value on the things you spend time doing. If things that you feel are important to you are not getting accomplished or time budgeted for then the value must not be as high as you think. Instead the things that are 'wasting' time obviously have the highest value.

I am more willing now that the weather is nicer to make a dent in my list of things to do. I wish I actually wrote those things down so I could remember them.

School Pictures

Families can be together forever!

Flagstaff: Labor Day 2009