Lake Powell - 4th of July Weekend - 2009

We went to Lake Powell over the 4th of July weekend. We had a blast. That was the first time we had ever been there. We went to the Wahweep Marina just outside of Page AZ. It is so amazing and beautiful. The Hall family invited us to their house boat and welcomed us in as family. We play hard, ate great food, swam and danced.

It was funny if you used your cell phone at one end of the boat you would get Utah time and service and if you moved to the other end of the boat you would get AZ time and service.

On the 4th of went off the boat and climb up a huge rock and sat on top where we could see the fireworks being shot off in Page, as we were returning to the boat, Ashley was almost bit by a rattle snake, thank goodness for Greg Hall, who caught the snake and killed it.


Devin

Donny & Derek

The House Boat

Alissa on top on the house boat, where we laid out, danced and all the big kids slept.

Christi & Donny

Inside at one of the kitchen tables all the girls 
Sierra, Lindsay, Ashley, Alissa, Kristen, Katie & Shelby. 
You will have to asked the girls about 

the sun burns that got!!

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After our great weekend. (we over packed!!)

Thank you Hall family, for the great memories!!

Jason's 4th of July Photos

'Whenever you're in trouble'

I was at this concert, I cried when Donny sang this song.

... My Laundry Breeds

No, I Don't!!

In the world of blogs, I feel like sometimes I just don't fit in.

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No, I don't run marathons.

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No, I don't drink caffeinated drinks.

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and, No I haven't read any of the Twilight Books.

Is there something wrong with me?? (I don't think so)

Be Thou Humble...

Don't Wake Me...

A Very Helpful Book!!

Because one style of parenting doesn't work for all children. (or we would just get a how-to book when they are born). This book was recommended to us by a therapist, remember I have nine children 24-4, we found it very helpful and I wished we had had it sooner.

1-2-3 Magic for Christian Parents:
Effective Discipline for Children 2-12

The book is divided into three steps. First you learn how to control obnoxious behavior. Second you learn seven methods for encouraging appropriate and positive behavior. Finally you lean how to maintain healthy relationships.

This program is simple, effective, and can be implemented immediately. Addressing everything from homework and chores to more serious tantrums and fighting, this guide teaches parents to take charge-yet refrain from any physical discipline or yelling-leading to happier parents, better behaved children, and a more peaceful home environment.

Despite the title, there is really no magic, but instead precise tools in helping parents to resolve their children's discipline issues.

Alissa Turns "21"

Time is flying by, my kids are growing up so fast. When you have babies you see yourself as a young family with lots of children, but you soon realize that they don't stay small for very long.

Breakfast at Kneaders

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Alissa (all grown up)

Yummy Food

Adam Welsh & Alissa Williams

(the AW Birthdays)

Donny and I enjoyed a great breakfast with Alissa at Kneaders, Then Alissa and her friend Adam had planned a party together. Great food of pork, rice and salads. So many of Alissa's friends.

We left early so we didn't cramp her style :-)

The Prayer