Hey it's us!! Heyblog

2011-01-09T14:04:00.000-08:00

Cutting down the Tree 2010 Bath fun! 2010

Jakes greatest wish!Josh started Scouts this year

Various cousins playing outside after Joshua's baptism

My sweet little JakeyA very proud mom and Josh on Baptism day.

Our three little angels....and when I say angels, I mean angels!

Jake is quite the scooter jumper. Big air! 2010

Fall Time 2010

2010-11-14T10:21:00.000-08:00

I have three posts!!! Updating from the last 3 months. Enjoy

Fall is in the air

2010-11-14T09:45:00.000-08:00

Summer and early fall 2010

2010-11-14T08:50:00.001-08:00

2010-08-29T09:54:00.000-07:00

Jake and John went on a 4 wheeling excursion with some friends.
Jake was in off road heaven.

The boys had their first summer of swimming lessons. They loved it! Jake and Joey were especially funny to watch. They would keep their faces under the water more than above.

Happy boys.....nervous mom!

2010-07-18T08:34:00.000-07:00

CALIFORNIA TRIP 2010
The Cali trip this year was great. All the boys were old enough to really start enjoying it. We stayed in Mesquite, Went to the Beach and then stuck around for the Heywood Family Reunion.

Here are some of the pics from the Beach!

2010-06-06T09:39:00.000-07:00

I was pretty proud of the wheat grass I grew.......now I am looking for artificial grass to replace it. I don't have the time to maintain.

Grandpa Earl and Josh going to "Dad's and Donuts"

Jake is officially a "pirate"

He loves playing Tee Ball

Jake told Josh the other day: "a soup a day keeps the doctor scared"

I assume he was talking about " an apple a day" quote. Just added a different twist to it.

The other day Joey said to John "I love when your here"

He sure loves his daddy.

Josh, Jake and the neighborhood gang. These boys love hanging out!

The yard in final stages before sod

On May 15th we put in our sod.....so many generous neighbors showed up to help out

The neighborhood gang celebrating school being out

Joshy's first grade program night

Josh came home from school and had a triangle shape cut out of his jeans.

Mom: "Josh why is there a hole in your new jeans"

Josh: " don't worry mom it was for a good reason"

Mom: "what does that mean?"

Josh: "my friend brought his pet to school today and his pet was hungry"

Mom: "what kind of pet"

Josh: "his pet moth.......you told me that moths eat clothes"

Josh learned to ride a bike this month!

2010-04-25T10:03:00.000-07:00

Jake and Christian. Jake especially loves little people. Especially his cousins.

So we are officially starting our yard. It has been crazy trying to keep all the red dirt out of the house. I am starting to say the phrase "embrace the red." Literally all our socks our red, we have now stocked up on black socks. We are moving quick to try and get this yard in.

Eric and John...thanks for the help!

Embrace the Red

Off towards the back of the fence is a small gap between the ground and fence. I looked out and Joey was burrowing under it just like a little dog. He found his way to freedom. I need to fill that hole in.

Mommy's little angel

Jake and his new buddy Derrick

Besides the yard we have just started baseball season. Josh is in Coach pitch and Jake in Teeball. Pictures to follow. Hopefully the next pictures you see of our yard will have pictures of lush green grass!

2010-03-28T10:29:00.000-07:00

RANDOM PICS FROM THE END OF 2009

Joey fell off the pew at church!

John built me my dream fireplace.

GOOD JOB BABY

CHRISTMAS TREE HUNTING

JAKE and JOHN went on a father son 4wheeling trip. Slept in the van and had loads of fun

OUR new bishop gave us tickets to the Sweet Sixteen basketball games in Salt Lake.

2010-02-21T09:23:00.000-08:00

Joey and the Worms
This is what John found 2 year old Joey doing.
Mixing worms in sour cream on the kitchen floor.
Love that kid....but seriously

THE BROVERNIGHTER

John was fortunate enough to be able to go to California with his brothers and dad for a very special occasion. Eric (John's cousin) was baptized. The brovernighter included lots of laughs, lots of driving, a roller coaster ride that freaked them all out and some good old fashioned bonding time.

catching up! 2009

2010-01-17T09:30:00.001-08:00

Moved from our home of 8 years.....from neighbors and friends that we adored. It was a very emotional time!

Moved to our new home. Super busy and super exciting. We lived in our travel trailer for 3 weeks before we finished our home.

Already having some great memories in our new home!

2010-01-10T10:30:00.000-08:00

Hi all my blogging friends

I am really motivated to use our blog site as a family journal.

Two birds with one stone.

Update: John was called into the primary. He loves it. Quite a difference from what he has ever done before. I love it because I get help with the kids on Sundays. Fits us great. Josh is in 1st grade and loves it all.......except his homework. Jake and Joey and I hang out everyday, trying to keep the two balls of energy entertained and trying to maintain the home take up just about every moment. I am sure spring and summer will help. We are all well . Pictures to follow!!!

2009-12-06T11:59:00.000-08:00

WELL WE ARE MOVED IN!

When we work out the computer system in our house I will definately post some pictures.

Long story short: Put a bid on a home, won the bid, sold our home in 2 1/2 weeks, lived in our camp trailer for 3 weeks while we finished the new home and yeah. Enough said. It was crazy time, starting to slow down......at least a little.

Hope all of you are well! I will become a blogger again. PROMISE

2009-09-17T08:34:00.000-07:00

HI ALL,

I promise I will get back into blogging after we move.

We are moving in the next couple of weeks.

Pictures and info to follow.

Hope all my blogging friends are doing well!
Sunni

Emma Wood State Beach-California 2009

2009-07-14T12:14:00.000-07:00

This June we took our annual vacation to Emma Wood State Beach in Ventura, California. It allows us to RV right on the beach and enjoy the sand, surf and everything that comes with that. The boys love fishing from the beach, Sunni loves soaking up the rays, and I like to play in the surf.
Good times, good times.

Beach Invitation

2009-06-11T16:14:00.000-07:00

As usual, Sunni and I and the boys are headed to Emma Wood State Beach early next week. We will be there Sunday night through Wednesday morning. Anyone who would like to come and spend some quality time with us, feel free. We know it is a long drive, so we have no expectations. Thursday the 18th, I'm planning on taking my older boys to the Dodger game. Again, all are welcome!

The Great White Hunter Returns

2009-05-23T15:51:00.000-07:00

So today we went to a friend's family farm. It was located up in the mountains. I was excited for my boys to have the experience of seeing all the new baby animals.

There were some piglets that I was especially wanting them to see. Our friend spent about five minutes in the pen with the pigs trying to get one of the piglets out for our boys to get a picture with. He removed it from the pen and after the kids took a picture with the litte pig, let him go.

The mother pig in the pen was huffing, snorting and ramming it's head on the pen.

John asked " are they dangerous" our friend said " they can be viscous." At that moment the mother pig broke out of the pen and came running at me. It was so freaky! It came at me fully running. It had to be 300 lbs. of pure anger. I quickly grabbed Joey and Jakes hand and started running. I ran to an old work truck and tried to open the door to get the kids in. It wouldn't budge. I looked behind me and the pig was rounding the truck . Our friend came running and grabbed Jake and threw him in the back of the truck. I took off with Joey and John grabbed my arm and pulled me out of the way just as the pig almost bulldozed me over. Little did I know that in the other hand John had his gun pointed at the pig's head.

Talk about a hero. He was seconds from pulling the trigger. With me safely in one hand and his 40 pointed at the pigs vitals they corraled him back into his pen. I will tell you what. It is funny to think back on the old ranchers face as he turned the corner to see the city slickers running, yelling and pulling weapons on his pigs. Funny now but quite traumatic at the time.

Thanks babe!

Whatever Your Heart Desires

2009-05-17T21:11:00.000-07:00

2009-05-17T21:08:00.000-07:00

Go Lakers!

MOAB TRIP

2009-04-14T13:45:00.001-07:00

Spring break was great. We went on a couple hikes, visited with the fam and saw dinosaur tracks.

2009-04-01T08:35:00.000-07:00

I came across this picture and instantly the emotions came.

What a sad day in our history.

Do you remember when the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang the "Star Spangled Banner" at the Olypmic games in Utah and how the flag that survived 9/11, torn and with soot still embedded on it was brought out.

Never to be forgotten

SUNNI

2009-03-17T09:42:00.000-07:00

We started (and stopped) trying to potty train our 3 year old Jake but ended up with Joey our 1 year old giving it a try. It was so funny. I walked into the bathroom to him sitting like this.

I love my little mess maker

This is how we nap our boys ....wait tell they drop

These three are such little angels (when they aren't moving)

JOEY or "Kong" as he was named by his uncle, loves anything that deals with dirt, messes, chaos.......love that man

I promised myself that I wouldn't post anymore political stuff.. but I couldn't resist this. SUNNI

2009-03-11T14:16:00.001-07:00

My Sister-in-Law Erin has introduced me to my new addiction, cooking blogs, home decor blogs....do you know there are blogs for everything!

2009-02-26T09:54:00.000-08:00

Anyways, when I see something cute...I will pass it along. I know that all my Bro's- Joe, Dan, Dave, Bryan, Brett, Eric and Evan will appreciate all the helpful tips. Hey maybe we can turn all our blogs into craft blogs!

Chewy Granola Bars

They are chewy and homemade, a perfect after-school treat.
Chewy Granola Bars Recipe:

2 1/2 c. Oats - quick rolled oats
1/2 c. Rice Krispies
1/4 c. coconut
1/2 c. M&M minis
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. honey
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Add all of the ingredients and mix together until combined. Press into a square 8×8 pan. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and score into bars. Let it set completely and then cut into bars. For thinner bars, press mix into a 9×13 pan. They seem to set a little better in the 9×13 pan. For additional topping ideas visit my Mini Chip Granola Bars post.

Very Fun Valentines

2009-02-22T16:02:00.000-08:00

John made everyone heart pancakes in the morning, we made cookies and then John dug a trail to the fire pit and had a romantic valentines by firelight, OK nothing was romantic about it....actually everyone was smokey, the kids were crying because of the cold .....but it was a great thought!

CONVERSATION BETWEEN JOSH(6) and JAKE(3)

2009-02-14T18:41:00.000-08:00

As I was trying to get the boys to sleep...I heard this conversation

Josh to Jake- "I love you little buddy"
Jake to Josh-"Yeah..we're fishin buddies"
Josh to Jake-"and best friends"
Josh to Jake-"your my brother from another mother"

It doesn't get better than that. Those are the moments I just have to smile at.

2009-02-13T14:45:00.001-08:00

MY LITTLE VALENTINES

Love you guys!!!!! I am the luckiest girl ever

SISTERS ARE SENSATIONAL

2009-02-03T09:59:00.000-08:00

Super Fun Day....My sisters all got together and Lacei gave everyone makeovers to take Valentine pics for our sweeties.

I love you guys! The only thing that could have made it funner is if we had our other sis Kylie with us.

Thanks mom for watching all the kids!

2009-01-26T16:00:00.001-08:00

Hotel for Dogs was a cute and fun kids show. I recommend. Not for an adult date night.....but a kid date night.

Also, Journey to the center of the Earth....cute kid show

2009-01-23T07:38:00.000-08:00

First Item of business:

Aid in the abortion of innocent children.

CHECK

Officials: Obama to reverse abortion policy January 23rd, 2009 @ 8:22am By LIZ SIDOTI and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press Writers WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order ending the ban on federal funds for international groups that promote or perform abortions, officials told The Associated Press on Friday. The move, long expected in the Democratic president's first week in office, will be welcomed by liberals and criticized by abortion rights foes. The policy bans U.S. taxpayer money, usually in the form of U.S. Agency for International Development funds, from going to international family planning groups that either offer abortions or provide information, counseling or referrals about abortion. It is also known as the "global gag rule," because it prohibits taxpayer funding for groups that even talk about abortion if there is an unplanned pregnancy. Also known as the "Mexico City policy," it has been reinstated and then reversed by Republican and Democratic presidents since GOP President Ronald Reagan established it in 1984. President Bill Clinton ended the ban in 1993, but President George W. Bush re-instituted it in 2001 as one of his first acts in office. The Democratic official and senior U.S. official who disclosed the plans did so on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to pre-empt Obama's announcement. Obama was expected to sign the executive order at a low-key event, one day after the 36th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion.

California Trip December 08

2009-01-06T19:18:00.000-08:00

Well we decided to go to Cali over New Years. We had a great time and loved seeing everyone . Here are some pics

2008-12-27T18:33:00.001-08:00

I am borrowing my sisters Christmas pics....until I have time to update.

We had such a great Christmas at both my parents and John's parent's . Pictures will follow. Thanks everyone!

2008-12-13T15:02:00.000-08:00

We just went to the Hill AFB museum .

It's about 2 minutes from our house but we haven't brought the boys so we thought we would.

They loved it!

This is what freedom looks like

2008-12-11T11:05:00.000-08:00

OK , so it's my birthday...no I am not trying to get attention (well sort of) I just wanted to tell you about my awesome day.

It all started out with John buying me a scentsy candle thing. Which I love.....awesome pick babydoll.

Now my mom has come over to watch my kids for 3 hours so I can do whatever I want! So far I have been to the home decor store, taken a very long shower, talked on the phone, took goofy pictures of myself...and blogged.

I am trying to enjoy the moments to myself but I feel like I have to cram in everything that I haven't had time to do for years , in 3 hours. Oh well......

Tonight Johnny is making dinner.. and what did I want for my birthday? To watch a chick flick all by myself. I am thinking a little Matthew McConaughey is on the agenda.

Anyways, just wanted to share in my joy and thank everyone for making this such a fun day.

SUNNI

2008-12-10T19:26:00.000-08:00

Lights at Temple Square.....Such a pretty picture

We haven't gone yet.

Anyone been this year? Sunni

Cool article.....I included just a piece. SUNNI

2008-12-08T20:50:00.000-08:00

Wirthlin used sports to explain faith to former Utes Coach Urban Meyer

Coming to Utah as University of Utah's football coach in 2003, Urban Meyer knew his popes but nothing about Mormonism. So Meyer read all he could, and then attended the LDS Church's April General Conference, where he posed questions to everyone. Meeting LDS apostle Joseph B. Wirthlin, Meyer thought he had finally found a real expert on the faith. "I wanted to talk about LDS history and those types of things," the popular coach said this week. "All he wanted to talk about was Utah football."

In his sermons, Wirthlin returns again and again to the lessons of football. His coach, Ike Armstrong, believed the game required "not only football prowess, but also courage, duty, dependability, perseverance, integrity and enthusiasm, which resulted in physical, emotional, and even spiritual conditioning at the highest level," Wirthlin said in a 1978 speech. "The end product was to be nothing less than character of the most solid kind." These are the feelings Wirthlin now shares with his friends, Urban and Shelley Meyer, and the young Ute players. "He obviously has a passion for his Mormon beliefs," Meyer says, "but he also has a passion for Utah football. He knows it and I know it and the players know it."

Updated: 12/02/2008 10:45:48 AM MSTPosted: 8:19 AM- (Readers note: This story originally ran in The Salt Lake Tribune in 2004)

2008-11-24T07:53:00.000-08:00

SOME PICS FROM LEVI'S WEDDING
I am so excited for you two. And excited to have another sister. Love you Levi & Kylie.

2008-11-21T09:51:00.000-08:00

I DON"T HAVE THE TIME OR INGREDIENTS BUT IF I DID I WOULD DEFINATELY MAKE THESE FOR THE BIG GAME!

Buffalo Chicken Wings
2 lbs. chicken wings (disjointed − discard the tips)
1/4 Lb. Margarine (do not use butter!)
8 Oz. "Frank's" Hot Sauce (also labeled as
Durkee Hot Sauce. NO SUBSTITUTIONS!!!)
Oil for frying
1. Melt margarine in sauce pan until barely liquid.
Add hot sauce, mix, and put aside.
2. Deep fry wings until brown and crispy. Remove
and drain on paper towels.
3. Put wings in a large bowl that has a cover. Pour
sauce over all, cover, and shake to coat the wings.
Serve with celery sticks and Kraft Roka Blue Cheese
Dressing.
Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your desire.

2008-11-16T15:20:00.000-08:00

Josh just came upstairs from playing with his friends and we talked while the babies were sleeping and he fell asleep in my arms on the couch.

As you can guess , this brought on tears....I just held him and looked at that little boy and thought about the 4 lb 12 oz. baby that changed my life. Love you Josh. SUNNI

2008-11-05T14:22:00.001-08:00

OK...Just because Joe and I don't quite agree politcally...we have so many similar loves it just makes sense that we ended up together (as bro and sis)

Ever since the day that I met him and he threw a dirty sock in my face.

Fate has put us together.

OUR LOVES:

Gary Marshall
History/geography/poli Science
Faculty

Last but not least:

POOKIE

"some call him "dollface" others "the big wink"

whatever you call him this little fella has us linked together for good.

LOVE ya Joe

SUNNI

In Response to Joe's Vote

2008-11-04T16:46:00.000-08:00

I don’t vote for someone based on their policies, but their principles. “Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?” (3 Nephi 14:16). This is why I voted for John McCain. Study the lives of these two men and you’ll find that they are black and white. (No pun intended). I am anything but racist.
I want our troops home too. But at what cost? We’ve lost several thousand over the last 7 years in Iraq and Afghanistan. But, the spiritual battle we are fighting is much more important. It is a moral war. We lose 40 million would-be babies to abortion EVERY year! Quite a contrast to several thousand men and women, fighting of their own free will and choice. McCain is opposed to abortion while Obama wouldn’t even vote against partial-birth abortions. Principles, not policies.
Obama would take my guns! That is reason enough for me to vote for McCain. He has “policies” that would remove my right to protect myself and my family with guns if necessary. That sucks.
I voted for the Elephant, not the Jackass. If you read this Emma, sorry. These are the signs of the Repulican and Democratic party.
Long Live America!!!
John

2008-10-29T14:09:00.000-07:00

Jake always takes the camera and tries to get pictures of us. Usually they are headless people or random ceiling shots but the other day when I was looking through our pictures I found this self portrait that Jake had taken....so amongst his abstract pictures I thought this was pretty impressive.

We have a two year old photography guiness

These two boys found out that the empty lot next to us is their new secret hideout. They love playing on the dirt mounds. If anyone tries to build there I think I will have to stand in front of the bulldozer.

I am hard up for any entertainment for these little men of endless energy.
I wish I could bottle some of that energy and use it for myself.

Raising Angels

2008-10-12T16:34:00.000-07:00

The other day at church this lady stopped me in the hall and asked what I have been up to?

My other man neighbor....who see's what kind of mischief my little men get into (such as peeing in his daughters play house and exposing their little man parts to the girls) piped in and answered for me , "raising angels."

Halloween Idea

2008-10-07T19:22:00.000-07:00

I'm thinking about dressing up for Halloween as a homeowner who is finishing his basement and accidentally forgot to take his cordless drill off the top of the ladder before moving it. Ouch.

One of those questions

2008-10-06T10:25:00.000-07:00

Well I was cutting some stuff for dinner and Josh was at the kitchen table.

Then he asked one of those questions.

Josh: "Mom did a lot of people want me?"
Me: "What do you mean Josh?"
Josh: "Did a lot of people want to adopt me?"
Me: "Absolutely, Rachelle (his birthmom) had so many people to pick from but had a really good feeling about you coming to our family when she prayed....and I am so happy that you came to our family" (At this point I can't keep the smile off my face and the little tear out of my eye)

Me: "So Josh, are you glad you came to our family, do you like it here?"
Josh: "Yeah, it's pretty great here"

Me: "good"
Josh: "So were you guys the last in line?"

Still not sure what the last question meant but it was so cute.

"Go Fireballs Go"

2008-09-21T14:48:00.000-07:00

THIS IS FOR GRANDMA TERRI
Josh started his soccer career. I love these games. The kids crack me up. Anyways, he obviously learned some of his play game faces from his dad. Check them out.

Elephant Boy

2008-09-17T21:00:00.000-07:00

I'm guessing that Jake got bit in the night by some creepy spider or something. I'd tell him not to worry, but I've slept in the same room on the floor since last Thanksgiving. I wish I was exaggerating. John

CHECK OUT THIS COMMERCIAL

2008-09-16T09:50:00.000-07:00

Go to UTUBE
Search title: Dear Mr. Obama

Perhaps Obama is Charismatic and does well with words.

But we need someone who does more than words.....actual actions

Obama has been named "the most liberal senator in America"

Thats a scary thought!

Yes We Are Still Alive....Just no time to breathe or blog!

2008-09-12T18:03:00.000-07:00

2008-09-12T17:50:00.000-07:00

4 wheeling date......Sunni's first choice.

42 Things I Like About My Cousin Scott

2008-08-31T14:53:00.000-07:00

1. "Duck food"
2. His wood business
3. Alberts sons
4. Green Levi's
5. Rudolfo Jigawat
6. It's cute when he bites his finger
7. His beach-wagon skills
8. The way he used to jam on the Swingers
9. “Milk, Malk”
10. Lame Sacrament talk jokes that he was warned about, but took no heeding
11. Bolo ties
12. The way he can turn a seemingly boring child's Batman suit into an afternoon of memories
13. “Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!”
14. Ditching with Garrett Fredlund
15. He’s a pest control connoisseur
16. He laughs at my jokes (his chuckle)
17. The “St. Patty’s Day Prank”
18. “Dual Eggs”
19. His Hostess addiction
20. He made me my first Quesadilla
21. Dungeon Master
22. How he broke into the shed and cranked up the Avalon pool heater with me every year
23. His love of Diet Dr. Pepper and Root Beer
24. “Ralph’s Ribs”
25. Getting vicariously suspended from school
26. “You Kneed Me Every Hour, (in the small of my back)”
27. How he got pissed when the girls thought Jason Hastings was hot with his shirt off
28. Tea parties in the shower, aggressively ended by paternal grandparent
29. Malt-O-Death
30. “Corn Smackers”
31. “I dab near choked on a Wheat Thin!”
32. “Hi, my name is Georgina”
33. How he dressed up like Doc at Nacimiento and now looks like him
34. How Jim Boker’s chocolate tie and other delicious church clothing make him hungry
35. His “shelf”
36. His hernia, Hal
37. How we woke Marshall Mortensen up from his “chilly slumber” to secure a root beer
38. His Dodger’s knowledge
39. He’s fun to “spotlight”
40. How he tried not to get mad when I broke his “garage sale Intelivision” purchase
41. How he still sometimes listens to Offspring
42. He’s not afraid to wear an orange life preserver into the grocery store or Denny’s

2008-07-15T13:12:00.001-07:00

MORE CALIFORNIA PICS

I Want a Hot Fudge Malt!

2008-07-12T22:31:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to post your favorite memory of G. Heywood.

2008-07-05T11:49:00.000-07:00

JOHN THE ROMANCER

For our 13th anniversary....my man bought me a long stemmed artichoke.

I tell you he gets more romantic every year.

The year before it was a cd entitled "panpipes for lovers"....and now this.

What a lucky girl!

A Week to Remember

2008-06-26T18:18:00.001-07:00

Emma Wood State Beach, Ventura, California A Little Perch, 3 to be exact.

Tidepooling

2008-06-14T23:09:00.000-07:00

New Father's Day Duds.

First camp trip of the year.

Summer Mud Fun.

Catching Up On Pictures

2008-06-14T22:58:00.002-07:00

Fight in the kitchen. It started with harmless face twisting. It ended with, well, you'll see.

Our new niece

2008-06-09T08:09:00.000-07:00

Could anyone tell us about Brett and Sherrie's baby? I talked to Brett but couldn't hardly hear anything he said. Is her name Indie? Sunni

my man....sweet and innocent underneath it all

2008-06-08T21:28:00.000-07:00

So I recorded this ABC family movie called "princess" and decided that we would watch it as a family.

John rolled his eyes, complained and sighed a lot......but ended up watching it.

It turns out that he loved it and during an intense scene I looked over and saw him with a frightened look....blanket pulled up under his chin with clenched fists.

When I paused it and said we don't have to finish it , he insisted.

I just really like people to know the sweet tender side of Johnny.

He is going to kill me when he sees this post......so enjoy. Sunni

Is John his biggest fan??

2008-06-03T16:02:00.000-07:00

This is the beauty of me (Sunni) throwing in random blogs. Our viewers are never going to know th truth about certain issues.

Words of wisdom :

If you are having a bad day trying listening to a little David Archuleta and your day will turn around. It really works! At least it worked for John today or was that Sunni?

THE CRAZY MEN

2008-06-03T15:37:00.000-07:00

Wedding time

2008-05-21T13:06:00.000-07:00

Joey and Jakes birthmom just got married. It was a great day for all of us. We wish them the greatest happiness!

Payson Lakes

2008-05-04T21:32:00.000-07:00

We have reserved three camp sites for Thursday, July 24 (night) and Friday, July 25 (night). We need to check out Saturday morning sometime. The sites are C8, C10, C11 which are all next to each other. Go to www.recretion.gov to check it out. I (John) have already payed for the sites. If each couple could send me $20 at your leisure, I'd appreciate it. If anyone is in a financial situation that would make this difficult to do, let me know via email and we'll make arrangements. That's $20 a family for two nights! What a bargain! I realize that I'm your hero. Please hold your applause until the end of the show. Those expected are Parents Heywood, Joe and Brandi, John and Sunni, Daniel and Karleigh, Dave and Erin, Eric and Kacie and I'm not sure about Evan. Good times are a comin'.

Shave Rave

2008-04-17T17:24:00.000-07:00

This is what I came home to the other day. Josh and Jake covered themselves with an entire can of shaving cream. That reminds me. I need another can of shaving cream.

St. George IN-N-OUT. Coming Soon.

2008-04-08T19:26:00.000-07:00

1 of 2

2008-02-18T19:30:00.001-08:00

My 2003 Polaris Predator 500. That's right. 500 ccs of racing power. Geared down for extra torque off the starting line. The first time I rode it, I fishtailed the backend while shifting from 1st to 2nd. My underwear is my witness. Not pictured: Extra set of wheels and sand tires. Come over and ride it boys. Ladies, the Honda Foreman is on it's way. Much more lady friendly with push button shifting and all.

Hilarious

2008-02-16T18:22:00.000-08:00

2008-02-07T15:35:00.001-08:00

WHAT AN AWESOME MAN!
I CAN'T BELIEVE MITT ROMNEY...OUR HOPEFUL IS OUT.
WHAT A SHAME

I was very hopeful for America.

They are missing out because of their liberal mentality.
Posted by Sunni, a very dissapointed voter
( Here is an excerpt from Mitt Romney's exit speech.)

"Today we are a nation at war. And Barack and Hillary have made their intentions clear regarding Iraq and the war on terror: They would retreat, declare defeat.
And the consequence of that would be devastating. It would mean attacks on America, launched from safe havens that would make Afghanistan under the Taliban look like child's play. About this, I have no doubt.
Now, I disagree with Senator McCain on a number of issues, as you know.
But I agree with him on doing whatever it takes to be successful in Iraq, and finding and executing Osama bin Laden.
And I agree with him on eliminating Al Qaida and terror worldwide.
Now, if I fight on, in my campaign, all the way to the convention...
ROMNEY: ... I want you to know, I've given this a lot of thought -- I'd forestall the launch of a national campaign and, frankly, I'd make it easier for Senator Clinton or Obama to win.
Frankly, in this time of war, I simply cannot let my campaign be a part of aiding a surrender to terror.
This isn't an easy decision. I hate to lose.
My family, my friends, you, my supporters across the country, you've given a great deal to get me to where I have a shot to becoming president. If this were only about me, I'd go on. But it's never been only about me.
I entered this race -- I entered this race because I love America. And because I love America, in this time of war, I feel I have to now stand aside for our party and for our country.
AUDIENCE: No! No!
ROMNEY: You guys are great.
I will continue to stand for conservative principles. I'll fight alongside you for all the things we believe in. And one of the things we believe in is that we cannot allow the next president of the United States to retreat in the face of evil extremism.
It is the common task of each generation and the burden of liberty to preserve this country, expand its freedoms and renew its spirit, so that its noble past is prologue to its glorious future.
To this task, accepting this burden, we're all dedicated. And I firmly believe, by the providence of the Almighty, that we will succeed beyond our fondest hope.
America must always remain, as it has always been, the hope of the Earth.
Thank you so very much. I love you. Thank you."

Joey @ Eight Months

2008-02-02T00:11:00.000-08:00

Joey's Baby Blessing

2008-01-27T16:00:00.001-08:00

Joey invites you to his baby blessing on Sunday, Feb 3, 2008 @ 9AM in the morning. He understands that this is late warning, but would like anyone who can to attend. I also realize that writing this post as if he told me what to say is kinda gay. We need some help with goods for the lunch following. We need 40 plates and cups, and 2 bags of cookies. Please post and let us know if you're coming and if you can bring anything. Joey says thanks. Actually he says da da da da, da da da da. Translate that as you will. John

Cousin wants addresses

2008-01-10T20:48:00.000-08:00

Lisa Carver (Modrell) wants all of the brothers addresses. Could you email them to her and post here that you have done so? Thanks. Her email is LisaMCaver@aol.com.
Heywood, OUT.

A Small Storm

2008-01-09T16:32:00.000-08:00

We got 18 inches today. Fun shoveling.

Notice the top of my mailbox on the left.

Piecemeal Photos

2007-12-22T23:46:00.000-08:00

Real photos from my deck, Photoshopped together-for what it's worth.

It's Not For Time Now, No, It Is Forever

2007-12-16T11:15:00.000-08:00

The Title is from an oft sung song that Sunni sings to Joey. The lyrics have changed since the sealing on Saturday.

The sealing went well. The sling on Josh's arm is from his accident as he fell from the pantry shelves, trying to secure a juice box. Instead he secured two 9x13 glass dishes that fell to the floor with him shattering everywhere. He broke his collar bone from the blunt force of landing on his outer shoulder. All is well.

It's official!

2007-12-13T21:42:00.000-08:00

Joseph Taylor Heywood was officially adopted on

Thursday, December 13, 2007.

JOSEPH WILL BE SEALED TO US ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT THE BOUNTIFUL TEMPLE. IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, BE THERE BY 11:AM.

DIRECTIONS: I-15 TO BOUNTIFUL, EXIT 500 SOUTH AND HEAD EAST UP THE MOUNTAIN. FOLLOW THE BLUE SIGNS WHICH SAY "LDS TEMPLE." ALL FAMILY IS INVITED, BUT NOT EXPECTED.

Bro Fro

2007-12-07T15:25:00.000-08:00

Airplane ride anyone?

2007-12-06T21:18:00.000-08:00

Thing 1 on Halloween Night-From Blue to Red

2007-11-06T20:21:00.000-08:00

Some rough housing with the cousins led to a night at the hospital. Three staples later and all is well.

Primary Activity

2007-10-20T21:10:00.001-07:00

Checky Thisy

2007-10-19T21:23:00.000-07:00

Halloween-Thing 1 and Thing 2 from Dr. Suess

2007-10-16T16:32:00.000-07:00

True or False?

2007-10-10T11:36:00.000-07:00

Josh's First Priesthood Blessing

2007-10-02T12:15:00.000-07:00

From the title of this post, you may be wondering why I waited so long to give him his first blessing. But, to clear up possible confusion, I say that this was the first blessing he performed himself.
Jake got hurt and was crying, which is fairly typical with three boys in the house (excluding myself). Sunni came to the scene in time to witness Josh's hands placed upon Jake's head. Josh's eyes were closed and he was mouthing a silent prayer. In the meantime, Jake had stopped crying and was looking somewhat confused. Upon further examination, it was discovered that Josh had anointed Jake's head with a liberal application of hand lotion.
Sometimes I wonder why my children are so spiritually advanced. I think it's because I'm a seminary teacher and am gone most days so as not to interfere with Sunni's proper raising of the kids. I wonder if he sealed the anointing.

New Pics

2007-09-28T07:52:00.000-07:00

Did everyone notice that you can upload video now from your computer in the posting section? That's so awesome!

Anyway, these are some pics Bambi took last week. I'm not allowed to post the best family one because it is going to be a "Christmas" card one we send to you all.

Dave will like this.

2007-09-21T10:32:00.001-07:00

Glock Firing in Slow Motion

2007-09-21T10:27:00.000-07:00

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8309414592630275524&q=glock+18&hl=en

Click the link and enjoy.

For you mini-van owners

2007-09-17T21:24:00.001-07:00

Bear Lake and Recent Pics

2007-09-12T19:25:00.001-07:00

Messing with long exposures

Another reason to fear me.

Lord of the Flies

Toyota!

Why we call him tank

2007-09-05T10:30:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted in a while. Let me know if you still love me. John

Shingle Creek near Kamas, Utah

2007-08-22T09:25:00.000-07:00

What a goof.

The Laying on of Hands

Yes, that's a High School Musical tatoo on his belly. Gabriela Montez.

Half brothers, full friends

Joey is Cutey

My new Yamaha 2400is generator (in blue). Whisper quiet.

The ghost of John was felt that night.

Long exposure, short of breath.

California

2007-08-16T08:54:00.000-07:00

Can you say Farmer tan?

I have cool kids.

Farmington Fire

2007-08-14T14:38:00.000-07:00

Dad's post inspired me to share this picture with you of the Farmington, Utah fire.
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=1624212&nid=460&pid=16

Softball update

2007-08-13T12:10:00.000-07:00

Daniel encouraged me to post about softball and so here it is. We had another region softball game on Thursday night. We are still undefeated. I was the second batter of the game, my neighbor behind me being the first. He got on base with a single. Standing at home plate, I let the first two pitches go by as ball 1 and ball 2. The third pitch was perfect and I hit it over the left-center fence at 300 plus feet. Number 6 for the year. A Rod and Bonds have nothing on me. I hit well, 4 for 5. More to come. John

The Bonds Brothers

2007-08-05T11:02:00.000-07:00

Almost to the minute, as Barry Bonds was hitting his 755th homer of his career, I was hitting my 5th of the season. I know the comparison is seamingly insignificant, but I don't use steroids or else I'd probably have around 7 or 8.

1998 Jayco Eagle BH 28.6'

2007-08-03T21:04:00.000-07:00

The same day I sold my tent trailer to Dave and Erin, I found this little diddy by accident on eBay. The guy lives in Valencia, California and he drove this baby to my house with his parents and their truck and then he flew back home to Cali and his parents drove back to Arizona. All this for $500! What a hero. This is a Spring 2008 purchase in Summer 2007. Oh, well.

HEYWOOD FAMILY REUNION 2008

2007-07-23T10:03:00.000-07:00

THIS WAS JOE'S IDEA FOR THE FAMILY REUNION NEXT YEAR. I THOUGHT I'D GIVE YOU AN IMAGE OF WHAT I THINK THE SHIRTS SHOULD LOOK LIKE NEXT YEAR. The story: We (Joe, Me, Mike, Scott, Daniel, others?) were called down to the top of the stairs with anger by Grandpa at his house in Glendora. He was pointing to the "Hell Bathroom" toilet and told us of his findings. "I was just in our bedroom bathroom and there was poop in the toilet. I went down the hall to the back bedroom and there was poop in that toilet." And as he pointed directly at the last and final toilet in the house (much to our dismay there was not one upstairs, just ask cousin Jim for his pee in the glass story), our little virgin ears were blasted with some of their first expletives, "AND THERE'S S#!* IN THIS TOILET TOO! I don't remember anything after that, honestly.

We Only Buy Cute Kids

2007-07-06T07:56:00.000-07:00

Joseph Taylor at 5 Weeks

GI JOE

Monrovia Nursery is no longer.

2007-07-02T10:48:00.000-07:00

Say goodbye to the Monrovia Nursery in Azusa.
On May 4th of this year, the citizens of Azusa voted to approve a development plan for the Monrovia Nursery site.
The 520 acre property is being sold to a developer who will build 1,250 homes, 18 acres of parks (all homes will be within a 5 minute walk to a park), 200 acres of passive open space and trail systems, a new K-8 school and 50,000 sf of commercial space adjacent to what will some day be a Gold Line station.

Not to be outdone by Joe and Bryan

2007-06-14T21:15:00.000-07:00

My F-250 Super Duty 7.3 Liter Powerstroke (Turbo) Diesel. Sweet ride.

Young Trooper Heywood

2007-06-12T18:13:00.001-07:00

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