Really Good Times

Where Have We Been Lately?

Josh and I just went on the most amazing trip of our lives we toured ancient ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula and spent some quality time with each other and family. I didn't think we would be able to go on this great adventure because of Josh's rotation schedule but at the last minute his Shiprock rotation fell through and he was "forced" to take his vacation month in July which happened to be perfect timing. Thanks to Josh's parents, Joseph, Laura, Michelle and the Palmers we were able to leave Ty and Riss without having anxiety the whole trip. We were gone 11 days and it was the greatest adventure I have ever been on. The first picture is of Tulum a ruin next to the Caribbean ocean it was gorgeous, we swam on the beach below and got drenched by a tropical storm. Wow those storms are furious and then they are gone the clouds are beautiful ever changing.




This is a picture of Palenque we went to huge ruins in the middle of the jungle, every place we went I tried to imagine the people who had lived there and what their lives were like. I wish I could put up more pictures to show all the details and places we explored. I will tell you it was unreal completely unlike anything I could have imagined and very humid and hot. I actually got quite tan which is rare for me. We climbed up moutains and cruised down rivers and hiked through the jungles, we even went cave tubing! We flew into Mexico and then traveled in a tour bus across the Mexican country.


Here is our group there were 38 people and our tour guides were from Pinetop Arizona the truly fun part was that all of these people are my
extended family on the Adams side. My Mom and Dad went on this trip last year and had such a great time they wanted to put together a trip so we could all come and experience it too. My grandpa who is 84 and my granna who is 82 even came and had a great time. I was cool to see the ruins that were built and dated from 400BC to 1400AD. They were fascinating just observing the sheer size of the cities. There is a possibility that some of these ruins are from the people of the Nephites and Lamanites. That was amazing in its self to see the area where the Book of Mormon stories originated. This is a big group but if you look close Josh and I are on the third row up left side. All of my brothers and sisters came with their spouses except Brittaney who had her baby the day before we came home. Needless to say we laughed a lot. Oh and sweat a lot too.


This is a a city that has been uncovered but the crazy part is that mountain on the left side of the picture probably has uncovered ruins as well. There are hundreds of cities that haven't been uncovered due to the cost and labor needed to make it happen. Josh and I loved Mexico. Josh was pretty good at speaking Spanish which meant we had plenty of delicious fruit drinks . . . we recommend the Jugo Tropical for anyone staying in Chetumal

MEXICO WONDERS

Some really old tablets with Mayan engravings. . . I wish we understood the meaning of the pictures. I thought the small guys were cool.

Here we are kickin back at the ruins. . . do you like my hat?
This is at a park in Valladolid we found these quaint little seats perfect for a chat just watch out for the birds. All of the towns and cities in Mexico have parks where people go to relax and enjoy the evenings. I would love to have more areas like this in America especially within walking distance of our home.

Here is a mariposa I couldn't believe all the beautiful butterflies this was one of the prettiest that Shelly caught with her camera what an amazing picture.

Oh Sweet Show Low

Joshua has offically started his 4th year of Podiatry school. He will be in Portland for the month of June, which means me and the kids have moved to Show Low. It is great to be living where cool area actually blows in through the windows at night. When we left our home for the last time I had a strange sense of unbelief mixed with nostalgia. I thought we would live in that house at least 2 more years. I will miss our home. But it is best to have faith that the Lord will take care of us where ever we go. Recently however I have been waking up at night completly disoriented, I seriously do a mental analysis like. . . I'm living in Show Low. . . Josh is in Oregon. . . .Ty is the little boy kicking me in the side and snoring. . . .this is my bed. Anyone ever experienced what I'm talking about? It usually occurs over the hollidays when we travel and switch from parents to in-laws, night to night. Oh well hopefull it will pass soon and it isn't the sign of a mental break down. Just kidding I'm really doing great my family is the best.

Sorry no pictures but I don't have access to a camera at the moment. But for anyone who is wondering we had a safe move and miss our friends in Tolleson thankgoodness for blogging and friendship!

May Days

May has been very busy for our family. We are getting ready to move and it's always hard to get things ready. Brittaney my amazing sister came over and helped us get things ready for a yard sale I have the best sisters they are all very talented and good at getting things done. Britt and Samara visited for the day Samara was blowing us kisses and being a sweetheart she and rissa had fun they are two months apart in age.

Yum Chocolate Nesquick tastes good with or without the milk. I never know what Ty will discover next. He is always exploring things that taste good or look like they taste good. On sunday I was feeding Rissa some mixed veggy baby food and Ty wanted a taste against my better judgement I put a small bite in his mouth, which was promptly spit out in a spray that covered my dress with orange food. At least we were on the back row on the hard chairs, All I can say is. . . . baby wipes have saved me more than once.

I was busy cleaning up dinner and I realized Ty was being really quite which usually means trouble or a mess to clean up. But to my suprise I found him hiding out in the wicker blanket box. He made himself a comfy little spot to curl up in until bed time. Lately he has been telling me "watch ME mom" as he shows me his new "trick" like rolling out the measuring tape. Since mother's day he had been telling me daily "happy mother's day mommy, I love you" I don't mind that every day is "happy mother's day".

Since I haven't really posted any close-up pictures of Marissa I thought I should. She has been making really cute noises lately and giggling alot(especially when we blow bubbles on her tummy or legs) She flaps her arms like a penguin when she gets excited and starts wiggling her feet in small circles. She cracks me up!

Here is Marissa she is almost 11 months old and just started rolling and moving about, she is very rolly I love to snuggle her in my arms. Ahh I love my little Rissy. She is a content and happy baby.

Everywhere we go people comment on her chunky legs and her ankle roll. She got 3 shots yesterday, and only cried a little but today she had a little bruise around one of the injection sites. It was so sad.

The Backyard is DONE!!!!

Yeah! That is a smile of accomplishment on Josh's face, after almost 3 years in our home we completed the back yard! I keep thinking why did we wait so long? It is so nice to have grass and no dirt or mud or rocks hat track in on our shoes. Not to mention a place for a particular little boy to run. Ty loves it, I love it, Josh loves it, and even Rissa Roo loves it as long as the grass doesn't touch her toes :)

We Are SO HAPPY, Thank you to everyone who helped with the cement forms. . . leveling. . . hauling cement. . . sprinklers. . . dirt. . . backing up the truck. . . laying sod. . . fixing food having fun and pure man and woman power. We love everything!
we put woodchips along the outer fence wall which I think has a nice smell and is softer on the feet and more inviting than rock. Plus it's different, but it was recommended to put rock against the house to prevent earwig invasion. Ewe I think those are the ugliest little bugs.

Dad Mom and Tyson brought down some sandstone rocks, that are beautiful and add a touch of home.(good thing we have strong and willing muscles in this family those rocks were heavy) Ty likes to sit on this one and declare "this is a good seat" I think so too. Well we have already put the area to good use with BBQ's, tag, bubbles and motorboat. And thanks again to everybody for driving all the way out to our house we love it when you come and enjoy every visit.

Easter 2008

I am very happy to say that I made an Easter candy craft with the kids we made Bunny Racers. They were really cute the picture is small but there is proof that the yellow bunny peep racer was a success and tasty. I think this may become a tradition.

Easter was fun we had an Easter egg hunt/ BBQ with Family, the guys hid eggs all over the backyard in very creative places and the kids were amazed! Jadin and Ty kept finding egg after Egg, Ashlyn held her own and Sammy cleaned house, Daniel was happy to run around and Marissa was out for the count, it's hard when nap time falls right in the middle of all the fun. It was a beautiful day and the food was delicious. Thanks for the fun time everyone we love the Palmers and Boone family.


Marissa, Ty and Ashlyn found their easter baskets. We loved having Caleb and Sarah stay with us! Ashlyn is such a sweetheart although I think Ty taught her how maximize the talent of squeaking loudly.



We were also able to have Grandma and Grandpa Boone stop by with Laura and Michelle for sunday on their way to Rocky Point, we had Easter dinner together (which is the first time I have ever cooked a ham. . . thanks to Caleb's wonderful tips it turned out delicious, I really like his glaze recipe.)


Easter is such a beautiful day to remember the Savior, his atonement and resurrection. I felt especially thankful this year having so many people I love around me and imagining the blessing of being with them for eternity, thanks to the resurrection, I was bubbling with thoughts of gratitude all day long. The plan of salvation is so simple, it really is amazing how complete and perfect it is.

Guatemala

Josh returned home from Guatemala. He had an awesome experience and was able to help many people with medical problems. The people are very poor and would come in from rural areas for treatment. He even pulled a few teeth. Yikes I didn't even know he knew how to give an IA injection let alone yank some molars! The things you can learn in a 3rd world country. He also toured the ancient ruins of Taloom, check out an active volcano and it's lava flow and visited a beautiful lake that some believe to be the waters of mormon from the BofM. For the first week the group stayed at a convent in the moutains, the nuns took care of them he said they were very nice and cooked excellent food. They called him Joswavea. Josh said the "Mother" reminded him of President Hinckley she was very compassionate, kind and had a witty sense of humor and she was very tiny only about 5 feet tall. He came home tan and smiling I'm not sure if it was because I got to see us, or because he was back in America, or because he finally got off the airplane :) He brought us all gifts. Ty got a wooden snake that he immediately started hissing at all of us, I got a beautiful black Jade necklace and earings, and Marissa got a cute hand embroidered pink dress ( that barely fit due to her extreme chunkiness). It's good to be together again but I think Josh has plans to return again in the future.

First Timer

So this is Blogging? It's not so bad. I can see how it will be alot of fun once I get everything figured out. Well....... we have been very busy lately. Josh will return from Guatemala tomorrow, he was on a medical mission there for 2 weeks and had a great time. Me and the kids missed him but we also loved getting his phone calls. I will be happy to get him back in my arms. :)

Ty, Marissa and I have been staying in with my Parents for the time being. They are so wonderful but we will be happy to return to our home in Phoenix next week. Life is crazy with Josh in school and me working but we are happy and busy and very grateful for all the blessings in our lives.