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July 19, 2009

Time to drive home... already??? As we drove out of town, we made the must needed stop by Glendora's famous "Donut Man"!!! The drive home was about an hour shorter thanks to no long stops. We were also able make four trips to In N Out on our six day trip. Not bad, that should hold me over on cravings for a least a week or so!!!! :)

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July 18, 2009

Nothing like a day at the park! This picture ranks in my all time top 5 favorites of Damien. This kid might be a mama's boy, but I sure do love him!

Never mind the fact he is in fact eating dirt or rocks here! :)

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July 17, 2009

I couldn't resit.. you get two today!

Today was SO hot. That is why I picked the first picture that I did. We were at this cute museum of trains and there we all our crowding in shade.

We also went to the Zoo and ended the evening with dinner in Jeanine's back yard. It was G double O D! :) Yum!




This picture was taking by Lauren I think, we refer to it as WT babies! One word: Awesome!! Hot, tired and wore out, anyone??

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July 16, 2009

Aww, beach day. It was windy but such a fun day! Oh how I miss California beaches! I took this picture and it was a beautiful sunset, so glad I captured this one.

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July 15th 2009

It's going to be hard to pick just picture a day from my trip... but you can always check out the full album on my facebook page.

Day 1

Today was a free day. Some were at Disneyland, but after our long drive we could not imagine trying to get up early, get us and kids ready, then walk around all day long. Soooo we spent some time with my grandma, mom, sisters and cousin Lauren. We went to a little water park. The girls loved it!

I chose this picture because Kaylee has NO fear. This girl is a crack up! Cute Kaylee!

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July 14, 2009

Whoa, It's about time I go ahead and update this project!

Today was the first day of our VA-Ca to Southern California. Shauna and I drove the 4 kids down all by ourselves. This was quite a ordeal. About 40 miles down the road one of the strollers started to come loose on the roof. You should have seen us out there on the side of freeway trying to secure it back on. Who needs the boys anyway???

Can I just say... How the H did our parents travel with out DVD players? LIFE SAVER! I could go the next 8 years without seeing Finding Nemo, but totally worth it! It was a long drive, but we did it... and that my friends is all that matters!

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July 13, 2009

Since having kids I don't get my hair done nearly as much as I used to. This also means my hair is soooo much longer than it used to be. Ruby is the best! She always does such a great job. Well here is the latest. LOVE IT!

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July 12, 2009

Today Memphis and I went up to Heber to hang out with Brett, Marie and the whole fam. Every year they do a fish fry. Years and years ago I can remember telling Brett I didn't like fish, but he told me to just try it... and I did. After I ate that piece I wanted another. I never knew I liked fish!!! So now if there is a fish fry I am there!!! I love Heber. I could live there. Brett's aunt and uncle have a large property so the kids can play without much concern. I found Memphis on this lawn mower and was having such a good time. I took some pictures and then I got a little closer... My child had taken half her diaper off and it was FULL. There was poop everywhere. I stripped her down and literally chased her with the hose. She spent the rest of the time up there in JUST a diaper. Total WT. Even better... I took her into Target in just that diaper to buy an outfit. So embarrassed! Brett awarded me the "mother of the year" award. Ummm, awesome?! I think! Ha ha!!! Despite all that, it was a fun day and the fish is just as good as I remember it.

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July 11, 2009

I really really dislike these...

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July 10, 2009

Mike's old roommate Chris and his wife Jill came down from Logan, we went to the temple and then to the Training Table! YUMMY! Memphis thought her crayons would taste better than her chicken! Strange child!!!

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July 9, 20096

So we copied Aunt Shauna and got the same pool! Kids are happy!

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July 8, 2009

Memphis is a big helper to grandma while she waters the garden!

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July 7, 2009

Damien LOVES to sit and "play" piano! :) He is really good!

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July 6, 2009

"No Longer a Secret"

The other day the girls at the Chiro office were asking how I get my hair so curly. I said "Hot Rollers"!!! It's pretty time effective and most of the time it's done at the office--so that's good! :)

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July 5, 2009

"Appies"

Memphis thinks nectarines are apples(LOVES THEM) and always calls them appies. She saw Mike making salsa and wanted some of his appies and took a little bite... ha ha ha! Not was she expected, and not a fan of appies in tomato form! :)

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July 4, 2009

Happy Birthday America!

I took around 100 pictures of the kids and this one just makes me laugh!

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July 3, 2009

It's a Skousen tradition! It's the Riverton Days Parade. Salt Water Taffy anyone? Yum! This is Kelly, Memphis, Kaelynne and Lindsay. Memphis loves these girls. :) After seeing Memphis with those tot spot chairs I know we really need to get her one. She LOVED it! The parade was fun. I took the kids by myself and even rode Mike's bike with the trailer. Can I just say... that is A LOT of work. Good exercise though. Nothing says the 4th of July, like a good parade!

(thanks for the picture Heather)

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July 2, 2009

I have a confession to make... this picture was not taken on the 2nd of July. Sorry!

Recently Memphis and I went to a Luau for my old boss Tim. It was his 50th surprise birthday party. It was a lot of fun. Mostly just hanging out and catching up with old friends. Memphis looked so cute in her little Hawaiian dress.

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July 1, 2009

Summer is for slip n slides! Uncle shows the kids how it's done!

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June 30, 2009

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June 29, 2009

Mike and the kids are putting the new bike trailer to good use. They love it.

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June 28, 2009

Happy Dirty Baby...

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June 27, 2009

Today we took the kids to the Zoo. We went with some of Mike's friends from ID. They were down for a wedding and between the sealing the reception... we toured the lovely Hogle Zoo!

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June 26, 2009

So Mike has an addiction to those lameo crane machines. He kept coming home with a different stuffed animal every single day. (at least it seems that way to me) I thought that we were taking a rest from them, but no... today this ugly Stewie shows up and Memphis immediately starts to mother the ugly doll. This is when I am concerned about being at work while Mike is home. My child is playing with Stewie, said it ani't so!

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June 25, 2009

Dinner and a movie with the girls... what more could I ask for???

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June 24, 2009

Mission Friends

Jenilee and her cute fam came out to Utah for a whole month from New York. They haven't been home in two years, so needless to say it was so good to see her. Her mom threw together a picnic so she could sit and visit with all her friends.

Now that they live in Rochester, I think Mike and I need to plan a trip that way to go and check out Palmyra.

PS I look bald with my hair pulled back!

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June 23, 2009

This is my nephew Spencer. What a cute boy he is!!! The kids had such a good time playing outside today. I have much enjoyed the rain we have been receiving but it sure was fun to be playing in the sun today. Shauna bought the cutest pool for her kids. (regular post coming) :)

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June 22, 2009

The Tale of Two Windshields

About 4 weeks ago I had my windshield replaced at work. Aww the convince of mobile windshields, right? When I drove it I noticed it sounded as if I had my window down. Umm, what? Unfortunately I didn't have time to have it fixed because I was headed to Oregon the very next morning. When I got back I tried going to the shop to have it looked at and ended up sitting in bay 2 for 20 minuets with out a single person coming to look at it. Like I have that kind of time. So I tried again the next day. This time it was fixed... or so they say. Not fixed. Ok, ok... so I call they set me up an appt at a different shop. They added more of that black glue crap and sent me on my way. Again... sounds as if I have the freakin' window down. RAGE RAGE RAGE. These installers are RETARDED! So now... I express my frustration to customer service and I am promised they will get me taken care of. This time me and the manager take a little ride so he can hear the quality of my install. He was shocked at how bad it was. He found the leak and filled it in. I have to admit it was so much better but on the drive to Manti anytime we got the car going 70 mph the sound of wind was ANNOYING!

So this time when I called I kindly asked if they would try again from scratch. They agreed. No more wind. YEA!!!!

Thank you to Jen for keeping me company on the phone every time I had to sit and wait. Total time of 5 hours spent waiting...

Thank you to the original installer for being so good at your job.

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June 20, 2009

Mike said he didn't want to sit around all day SOOO we headed down with my mom, Uncle Cliff, Aunt Jeanette and Chelsea to Manti for the Mormon Miracle Pageant. Neither of us had ever been, so it was fun. The weather was kinda crazy with the off and on rain. Despite the rain we had a great time and it didn't rain AT ALL during the show. Anyway... regular post coming soon on our trip down there.

Today's picture is little Mem looking just like the lovable puss in boots from Shrek 2! She cracks me up!!!

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June 19, 2009

If you are anything like our family... you visit the Little Caesars more than you would like to admit. I mean c'mon it's fast cheap and easy!!! What's not to like???


Today Chase and Kristi bought this Great Value Pizza from Wal-Mart. I am always a little leery of stuff like this but they insisted it was editable. One word: YUM!
To top it off, they are only $4.50. Give this pizza a try... you will not be disappointed.

PS: What do you think of the new Great Value logo?

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June 18, 2009

Just cute Dame... being good at work.

Some days can be so hard having him there. Most days he is only there an hour or so and sometimes I count the last 54 minuets until Mike is there to save me and allow me to actually get something done. I cant complain too much, more often than not... he is a fun loving good boy!

I am so blessed!

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June 17, 2009

Memphis gets her first hair cut!!!

Ruby came over tonight and decided it was time to chop the mullet!

I will post more pictures of this on my regular blog tomorrow!!(?)

Don't you love that she is using giant orange scissors? We thought it was F U N N Y!

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June 16, 2009

Today's picture is borrowed from Heather's blog. This picture was taken at her "spit bath" baby shower. What I really should be posting is a picture of the food, right Karen?? :) There have been four Skousen babies added to the family since April. We were tying blankets for all the new babies. It was fun! Congrats to Heidi, Laurel, Karen, Heather and your four beautiful, healthy babies!

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June 15, 2009

So this is a repeat from my regular blog, but there is not a more fitting picture for the day! Little D man seems to be growing up so fast!

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June 14, 2009

I love this girl!!!! She is a huge fan of Chase and Kristi's new toy! :)

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June 13, 2009

Our family all went to the Oquirrh Mountain temple. Of course we got there when the rain was at it's heaviest. Mike was feeling right at home. This is Chelsea. She is my cousins oldest daughter. She is great with all the little kids and they love her.

While we were there, Angel Moroni got struck by lighting. We will not be seeing this as a sign of any sort. Ha!!!!

Despite the crazy rain, it was a fun day!

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June 12, 2009

Well, she might now be ready yet... but we bought Memi a potty seat and it's new so she loves it! (for now) An online questionnaire told us she is not quite ready to start training, but maybe the new chair will peak some interest. :)

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June 11, 2009

Elise fits in Memi's seat! Ha ha!!!! One word: Awesome!

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June 10, 2009

Today Mike I and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary. I got off work a little early and we went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner. (hello, yummy rolls) and then we went to the Draper Temple. We got done pretty early and it was nice to kidless SOOO we went to Home Depot for some thing we needed for our new bike trailer. Exciting, huh? It was a fun night.

Oh yeah, after we came out of the Temple.... we drove around the area (pictured behind us). They were beauitful homes and it was sad to see so many of them unfinished and sitting vacant.

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June 9, 2009

So Damien is almost 10 months. Not full on crawling, but definitely gettin' around. He keeps thinking he's big enough to do stairs... I am not so sure-but he'll prove me wrong in no time, I'm sure. They grow too fast. :)

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June 8, 2009

Today HAD to be a bonus picture day... because, lets be honest our lives are THAT exciting.

Chase and Kristi adopted a cute little kitten to go in their new house. At first Memphis was scared, but it didn't take her long to fall in love with the fur ball we call "Meg"! I don't think Meg feels same towards her, but we are very excited for Chase and Kristi. A house and a kitty? So fun!!!

Mike also found this bike/running stroller on KSL. Oh how we love ksl!!!! I never understood why a person would need "running" stroller, but after trying to run with our regular one--- I get it! :) It's been rainy so I haven't been able to give it a good test run, but I will! Oh, also mike got a bike for himself and we are fixing up the good ol mission bike for me! I have not sit on that thing once in 8 years!!!! Yea for family activities!

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June 7, 2009

Breaking Dawn... I have had it since the day it was released and I have not been able to even make it half way through. So tonight, not being able to sleep I thought... I would read-no worries, it put me right to sleep. Sorry Stephenie Meyer-I am just not feeling it.

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June 6, 2009

For dinner me, memi, d-man, my mom, Chase and Kristi went to Wingers. Good times, good food! We are big fans of that sticky fingers sauce! :) Yum!

PS: Chase you are a Geek!!!!

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June 5, 2009

IT'S A GIRL!!!!! Brooklyn Marie Doney was born at 8:08 pm weighing in at 8 lbs and 10 oz (same as her mommy and me). Mike was so nice and let me be at the hospital with Heather while we waited for her to have her baby. For Heather it's always slow going until she hits a 5 then bam... baby time! People think we are crazy for not finding out what we are having, but it's so exciting on birth day! The anticipation is so much fun! Congrats to Heather, Dan and Fam! I am so excited for you guys! Welcome to your crazy, yet-- wonderful family Brooklyn... you are loved by so many!!!