The Technicolor Dream Coat

Those Canaan Days! Where have they gone? Where did they Go?

We finished the play last week. It was fun but I'm glad it's over.

Check out Jacob and his three Wives. (Eat your heart out Grandpa!)

Memories....

I was organizing all of our DVD's and videos and I came across the Hickman Family Memories DVD that we made for Mom and Dad a few Christmas's ago. If you haven't watched in a while, pull it out. I had a few good laughs watching the bloopers. Good music, great memories. What genius came up with that good idea??

Missing you...

Life in Lemoore is going well. We definitely miss the party going on at Mom and Dad's house 24/7. Day to day life can be pretty boring!! Lucy asks about Oliver and Abby almost every morning. She thinks she needs someone to play with at all times. She's picked up some funny sayings from Abby, like, "That's so not fair, Mom!" and "That's soo cool!"

I wish I would have taken more pictures at the church in Rexburg. We had fun playing ultimate hot potato and listening to Jason Herman's ipod over the primary microphone. Good times! I'll never forget Jason walking in with the cart from the kitchen asking us if we want water or lemonade to drink.

And now...... A Really Big Shoooo!!

Last night the City of Layton was entertained by the Hickman' s and the Herman's (and some of their very special friends) at the weekly Concert in the Park at the world famous Ed Kenly Amphitheater. Some would say it was the "system" or the so called "machine" raising its ugly head after years of dormancy. The audience unwittingly perceived it as good family entertainment as only G rated Broadway tunes were featured.

Some People just know how to Party!

Some people go see the parade. Some go to the Lake. Others the mountains. We Paint on the the 24th. Check out George!!

Grandma's Helpers

Grandma has been moving pretty slow lately with the surgery on her foot. Look who comes over every week to help her vacuum, mop the floor and put things away. Pretty good kids don't you think!

Celebrate good times....come on!

Here's some pictures from our little vacation to St. George over the 4th. We had a great time. We ate out, played mini-golf, saw the temple, went to a movie, and shopped. It was fabulous. The drive there and back was ridiculous. Graham yelled as loud as he could for 6 of the 8 hours of driving. Enjoy the pics and get excited because the Rays are comin' to town in 9 days!!

Sorry!

I just figured out how to post on this stupid blog thing. This is why I have yet to post anything, I didn't know how the damn thing worked. (thats right mom, I said damn!) Anyway it took me years to figure it out, and now I have to go to work. I will post again soon, don't worry Maggie!

Christmas in July!

Dad and I finally used our Christmas gift of the night's stay at the Anniversary Inn and the food gift certificate. We stayed in the "Jungle Room". At this location, this was the smallest room with quite the decor. We had many giggles and laughs about the room and the elephant in the bathtub!!!

We had a great dinner at "The Roof" and then went for a roll (Dad pushed me in the wheelchair) around Temple Square, dreaming about next year's flowers for the yard. We went to the "Joseph Smith" movie at the legacy and then the next day went to the Temple. Beth and Jason stayed with Gramps, so we had no worries there. We had such a great time getting away and we are so thankful to all of you for the thoughtful gift!!!!

I go back to work this Monday. Remember me in your prayers, I am kind of worried about how I will do.

That's about it. The yard is looking so nice, Dad gets compliments all the time!!! We are looking forward to seeing the Rays soon, and the big wedding!!!!!!!

Take care, and I love you all!

"Why do some people speak Portuguese?"

Lucy is starting the stage where she asks questions I don't know how to answer. We have 3 neighbors that all speak different languages to their kids. Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Today Lucy asked me why some people speak Portuguese. I didn't quite know how to answer. About a week ago she ask my Korean neighbor why her face is so flat. That was more than a little embarassing. Here's a few more of Lucy's one liners:

"Why are some houses white and some houses brown?" Why can't they be all colors?"

"Does everything grow, Mom?"

"Why don't we have stairs like Bobby's house?" (After I tried to explain, she said, "Well, that's annoying!"

"I can put on my own sunscream!"

"Graham's the best baby EVER!"

"I'm stepping on lots of crumbs!" (When she was walking without shoes on the sidewalk)

"Graham! You need to play over ZHERE!" (She says Z's for her TH's)

She's a funny one. She's been crackin' us up a lot lately!

Look What I Got for Father's Day.

Beth gave me this picture for Father's Day. Pretty cool Huh?

More of Me!

Here's some more pics of the new do. I'm not vain......I just like to see pictures of myself on the computer.............

The new look.....

Hey Everybody,

Here is the new haircut I got this afternoon. Jason isn't a fan, but I think I like it. It will take some getting used to. I'm not sure if I'll be able to do it very well. Anyhoo......talk to you later!!

And Now for Your Viewing Pleasure

The home gang has been hard at work removing the old junk cars from the front yard. We even decided to remove the animal cages from the back yard and plant some grass. We don't want this Penrod chick to think (or find out) we are a bunch of hayseeds (or worse).

What's up y'all?

Hello one and all. It's been a while since I've posted and since I'm the only one that keeps this joke of a blog alive, I thought I'd better get busy. It's been a crazy couple weeks for the Rays. As you all know, I visited Bryan in D.C. and had a fabulous time. Chelsey cooked for us and we watched some very intense Jazz games. It was a great trip. The following week, the Wrights came to visit for a few days and then we all went to Disneyland. It was so much fun!! I would have posted some of those pictures, but we didn't take our camera, so Kalleen is mailing us a CD with copies. We swam in the pool at the hotel (Graham's first time swimming). Lucy loved talking to Cinderella. I asked her on the way home what her favorite ride was and she said it was the Tiki Room. I don't know how many remember what that is, but it's this little show they put on with birds singing and drumming and stuff. Very cute. Graham did swell, although Jason's shoulders were incredibly sore for days after lugging the 23 pounder in the baby carrier all day.

The picture of Lucy with the diploma is from her Tiny Tots graduation. Very exciting!

I hope all is well with everyone. Start preparing yourself for "The Month of the Rays" coming in August.

Pics....

Lucy the Lovely and Graham the Great

Here are some more pictures that my friend took of the kiddos. Graham is crawling like a maniac now. Lucy is obsessed with the Monsters Inc. dvd that we borrowed from the neighbors.

All is well in Lemoore. I'm starting to get ready for the D.C. trip! WooHoo!!

If the People Want Pics, Give Them Some Pics!

I'm sure you all want to see just how good Chelsey and I look together. So...here you go. This was taken in Gettysburg when Mom and Dad were visiting.

She's really hot. Just sayin'.

Back to Work

Dad and I had a great time in DC with Chelsey and Bryan. Chelsey is great!!! We are looking forward to her being a permanant addition to the fam.

DC was great. We went to Civil War battle sites. It sounds boring, but it was really nice. They are so peaceful now, very reverent. The country side is beautiful, it was hard to imagine war there.

Now we are back home and back to work. I am jealous of Blaine getting to go to CA for a bit. I would just like to travel and have my paycheck keep coming!!!

No pictures here, maybe Dad will post some.

Love to all.

Is anybody out there?

Hey everybody. I don't know if anyone is even checking this anymore, but oh well. Blaine left this morning. It was great having him here, although I hope he wasn't too bored. I had a good time just visiting with him. Lucy got sick and was throwing up yesterday, so we didn't do much partying. She threw up again this morning and I'm not feeling so good either, so it should be a fun day.

A friend of mine took these pictures of Graham when she was babysitting him last week. I thought I'd share. Talk to you later!