The Keil's

Our Future Missionary

2012-02-09T08:45:00.000-08:00

We are so excited for Shawn. He turns his paper in this Sunday.I can't wait to see where the Lord wants him to go. He will make a great Missionary. I know there are people waiting for him to share the gospel.

Dre

2012-01-06T12:00:00.001-08:00

I can't believe we have had have Dre for almost a year. He has been the best thing for this family.

He was just sitting there and Gabe had to take these. He is the best dog we could ever ask for.

Zoo Lights

2011-12-30T23:55:00.000-08:00

Dr. Jordyn Keil

2011-12-27T23:44:00.000-08:00

Jordyn got this Doctor play

set from AJ. She has loved every minute of it and poor Gabe has been her patient.

Christmas Day

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Christmas Day

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Christmas Eve

2011-12-24T11:18:00.000-08:00

We went to Grandma Nyleen's for Christmas Eve night. We had a great time. The kids got to open their gifts from her. The enjoyed every minute of it.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

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Family Picture's

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Family Picture's

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Grandma Doyle's Christmas Party

2011-12-12T08:41:00.000-08:00

It was fun at Grandma Doyle's Christmas Party. That lady still knows how to have fun.

We had good food and it was fun to see the new babies. Addison and Liam. Super cute. It was nice because Krishell and her husband came. I can't remember the last time I even I saw them. I think we were only missing Bryce, Ben, Heather and Annie, and of course their families. So I have to say that we had almost everyone there.

A much needed hair cut

2011-12-07T12:27:00.000-08:00

Before

After

Need I say more.

Peyton's first tooth, GONE!!!

2011-12-03T12:23:00.000-08:00

My sweet little Peyton lost her first tooth on Friday night. Just in time for our family pics.

This Dog loves to sleep nest to the kids

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Jordyn's Snowman

2011-11-25T11:38:00.000-08:00

Jordyn loves to draw on my dry ease board.

So here is her Snowman.

More Thanksgiving

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Even Bryce was doing it with the kids. They just love him

Still Thanksgiving 2011

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After dinner the kids made Christmas Ornaments and Gingerbread Houses.

They had so much fun.

Thanksgiving at Dad and Shauna's

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Thanksgiving 2011

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I am just going to post pic's. We went Grandma Doyle's and to Dad and Shauna's. I just love Gabe's side of the family. They are so much fun. I am one lucky girl. I LOVE THIS FAMILY!!!

Turkey Bowl

2011-11-24T10:35:00.000-08:00

AJ was so excited that he got to go play football with Shawn and some of his high school friends. Shawn says he kept up with them.

3rd Annual Pie Night

2011-11-23T22:25:00.000-08:00

We have a family in the ward, that for the 3rd time they have had a Pie Night. The night before Thanksgiving. We always have the best time. The pic's are not very good.

What a Sister

2011-11-23T08:12:00.001-08:00

Emma has become a book worm. She has Gabe take to the library once a week. She has been reading about 3 books a week. Last night when I went to check on the girls, this is what I saw. Jordyn loves to have books read to her.

Christmas Advent Calendar

2011-11-22T07:35:00.000-08:00

For sometime now I have wanted to do a advent calendar. There are so many out there. They can be as cheap as you want them to holy cow expensive. So my friend was doing these cute Advent Calendars for the Festival of Trees. I think they turned out so cute. She was nice enough to even give me one. I can't wait to let the kids start counting down to Christmas.

Potato Cheese Soup

2011-11-21T10:21:00.000-08:00

All the Cheese clump to the bottom. Gross!!!

So, yesterday for Peyton's birthday she wanted Potato Cheese Soup. That's fine I said to myself. I have made it lots of times. Well for reason yesterday it didn't work out, Crap!! I have all the Grandparents over for dinner. What am I going to do feed them? For the most part it turned out okay. Grandma Nyleen brought over Taco Soup too, so over all it was a good dinner.

Where have these 6 years gone?

2011-11-19T10:35:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that my little Peyton is 6 today. She is the cutest girl. Has a zest for life. Loves playing with her friends, and going to school. Sometime I think she is older then she is. She has a smile that will make you smile right back at her. It melts my heart every time she does.

Remembering Thanksgiving

2011-11-03T08:59:00.000-07:00

This is so me. I always just go right to Christmas and over look Thanksgiving. I am glad my friend posted this today to remind me that Thanksgiving is just as important as Christmas.

Fall Festival

2011-11-02T11:38:00.000-07:00

This was our Halloween Party with our ward. It was fun.

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I do have to say, that this was the best Halloween.

We had Dad, Shauna, Julia, and Melanie come over and we had soup and chili.

It was so good to have the cousin together. They had the best time. I am hoping that we make this a new thing every year.

The Pumpkin Patch

2011-10-22T20:51:00.000-07:00

I had the best time with these kiddo's of mine.

We went to a pumpkin patch last year, but this one had more for the kids to do.

Row's and row's of pumpkins

AJ being funny. That's what he does best

What a great picture to end the morning at the pumpkin patch.

This is something I will do next year. It was fun. Jordyn was loving it. The kids picked their pumpkins. Emma was having a hard time because she found one I guess she liked, but went looking for another one. After crying and still looking she find the one. We will carve then sometime this week. I want them to be good for Halloween. It was a nice day too. Couldn't have ask for better weather. I love fall.

Girl's supporting their Big Brother

2011-10-22T20:44:00.000-07:00

Emma and Peyton are wearing AJ's jersey.

They wanted to look cool and support AJ at his game. Jordyn felt bad because she wanted to wear a Jersey too, so Gabe put

tape on their wrist and wrote AJ #38.

A man's best friend ( well AJ's )

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This dog just love's AJ

Peyton and Jordyn are driving!!!!!!!!!!!

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My friends daughter made this car, I guess for a FHE. Tracy thought that my kids

would love it. Yep she was right. These two played in it till I had to take Peyton to school.

My cute little Jordyn

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I just love this little girl. She is so much fun.

Snow on the Mountains

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AJ wanted to take pictures of the snow on the mountain's when it snowed.

Jordyn jumping

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Jordyn thought it would be fun to jump onto our bed. Peyton

also wanted too. They had fun.

Herrimann vs. Riverton

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AJ is number 38, and getting ready to make the tackle.

AJ making the game winning tackle.

Jordyn is obsessed!

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This is all that Jordyn wants. Chocolate, Chocolate, and more Chocolate. She is diffidently both her Aunt's niece.

Thanks Heather and Krisy. When I think about it all my kids love Chocolate.

A Wonderful Day!

2011-10-10T08:58:00.001-07:00

Today was a wonderful day. Shawn became an Elder today. It's crazy I know. Gabe did a wonderful job. Shawn had a lot of support. We had the whole Relife Society room filled with people that came to support him. this is a day that Shawn, Gabe and myself will never forget.

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I did this back in 2008 and thought it would be fun again.

Think of one word, just one single word to best describe me and post it in my comments. You can leave a brief explanation of why you picked that word if you want. Then feel free to post this on your blog if you want me to try to describe you in one word. It's also fun to see how many strange and interesting things people say about you.

Baby It's Cold Outside!!!!!

2011-10-07T20:10:00.000-07:00

Here are some more pictures of the first snow fall this season.

2011-10-06T16:30:00.000-07:00

My friend posted this on Facebook. I can't believe it has snowed already. I love the snow, but only in the mountains. I was taking Peyton to school today and she had the biggest smile on her face because of the snow in the mountain.

A post of just pictures

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It's about time!

2011-06-23T15:12:00.000-07:00

This week the weather has finally felt like summer. We have been at the splash parks for the past 3 days. They are fun. The kids just love it. Jordyn is my fish. I wish we had a pool near by. We could go to the Rec Center, but with 6 kids and 2 adults. That is a little pricey for me. Tomorrow we are going to the Gateway with Grandma Keil. We always have the best time with her. I will take some pictures tomorrow and post them. I can't believe it's almost July. Time is just flying by. I hate it. I do have to say I have had the best time with my kids being home. Aj starts up soccer again. It has been a nice almost 3 week break. Emma just finished up here season with Gabe coaching. She had so much fun and can't wait to start again. She is becoming a great soccer player. She had 3 goal in like 5 minutes.

I took Jordyn to her 3 year appt.. She is only 25 lbs and that's about 3% in weight. She is only 36% in length, her BMI is only 1%. So all I can say is that she is small. Kelly has been a great help this summer, she has been helping me babysit the family in our ward. I never hurts for her to make some money of her own. Peyton is having fun with all the kids home. Shawn is going to Canada in July for Rugby. How lucky is he? Gabe and I are just busy with everything going on here. Gabe is helping with Aj soccer stuff. Trying to help the team with fundraising. Myself, just having fun with the kids. I do enjoy babysitting this cute little family.

He did it!!!!!!!!

2011-06-04T16:44:00.002-07:00

Shawn and Grandma Neen.

This is my favorite picture that was taken that day.

Shawn and Gabe being funny for their picture.

Open your eyes bud!

Shawn giving me a kiss. The funny thing is, that when Gabe and I got married,

we have the same picture of Shawn kissing me the same way.

He did it! We are so proud of him.

We went to Goodwoods for dinner. He had alot of people that were there to support him.

I can't believe that this day had come. It went by so fast.

A week from tomorrow he will be 18.

Preview of Shawn's Senior Picture's

2011-05-10T17:31:00.000-07:00

Emma's Special Day!

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Emma with her Dad

Emma and Maddie

These two are so cute and have the best time together.

I just wished she lived closer.

Emma in her Baptism Dress

She looks so cute.

The Crazy 8's

This was a very special day. Emma was glowing.

The day was very cold and snowing all day long.

She had a lot of people there supporting her. Besides family we had our Home Teacher's, Brother and Sister Gregory. She was Emma's preschool teacher and lives in our ward. They are such a wonder couple and a great example to me. I love them like my own parents.

We are always saying that Emma will be the next Sister Gregory.

Picture's Picture's and more Picture's

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Jordyn will sleep anywhere

Shawn, Derrick and their dates for Prom

My two Son's

Shawn and Victoria

She's seems nice and Shawn had a good time

Jordyn could swing on this all day

Gabe trying to sleep after a long day of taping Shawn's Rugby game's

Shawn after a game

Shawn looking real serious

At Kimmy's house in St. George

AJ and Drey

Love how Drey's leg is up

Towel Head

Rylie's Birthday Cake

Drey sleeping on the pillow

Jordyn sleeping in the dog bed

Hollywood Connections

2011-01-25T21:15:00.000-08:00

Tonight Grandma Keil took us to Hollywood Connections. It was so much fun. The kids always have to best time. Anthony and Sammie went as well. They are just the cutest little boys. Anthony is always AJ's shadow, it's too cute.

Golfing

The is a Bus ride that goes around and around and up and down

Emma's friend Oliva

On the Dragon Roller Coaster

Jordyn singing

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Jordyn is Singing with her mom

This ones for you Heather.

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Jordyn's master piece with a sharpie on our wall in our bedroom.

This one is for Kyle

More picture's from Zoo Light's

It was so much fun.

Reindeer at Zoo Lights

Sammie and Anthony all nice and warm at Zoo Light's.

Picture with Mom

Picture with Dad at Zoo Light's.

It was so much fun there. I think we are going to make it a Tradition every year. The weather was so nice, I mean it wasn't to cold. It rained, but it was a misty rain. Then we went to dinner at Applebee's. That's AJ and Emma's favorite place.

Julia and Randy

Grandpa and Emma

AJ and Grandma

Peyton helping me with dinner. She loves to help me.

I love this one.

The night I came home from the hospital.

Emma and AJ kicked Gabe out of the bed and slept with me.

AJ wanted to make sure I was okay.

Awesome Christmas Music Clip! Very moving and powerful!!!

2010-12-21T15:30:00.000-08:00

Update, Update, Update

2010-11-22T09:50:00.000-08:00

A.J. had the best year in football. His team 10-1 and won the State Championship. This is the trophy that is coach's wife made for the each boy. It is so cool. The picture doesn't do it justice. We went to his football party, I have to say it was the best football party I have been too. A.J. had the best coaches, you could really see that they loved each one of the boys. A.J. loved every moment of it and can't wait for next year.

Oh how I love this little girl. Peyton turned 5 this past Friday. 5 years. Holy cow how they have gone by. She is so full of life. She has me laughing eveyday. Yesterday in church a lady was playing the flute. Peyton looks look over ate me and said " mom! that's a really big whistle." oh course I staring laughing. " Peyton that's not a whistle thats a flute. She look at me like I was crazy. "But mom don't you blow in a whistle?" Yes Peyton, but that's not a whistle that's flute. " Okay mom if you say so.

She started preschool this year and loves it.

Kelly got a 2.725 on her report card. I am so proud of her. She is really trying this year. She has me laughing as well, I don't know what it is, but I have such funny kids.

Shawn played his last game of football about two weeks ago. They played Lone Peak, and lost 28-32. It was so sad. I have never seen so many high school boys so sad. I was able to run and the field and give him a hug. I will never forget that moment I got to share with him. He also had a good report card. He got a 3.8 and made the honor roll for the first time. I can't believe he graduates this next year. 2011 is the year great things.

Emma is still doing good in school. She LOVES school. She gets mad when it's the weekends or when they just don't have it. She is getting to tall. She is all legs. Emma is such a little mother. She takes care of Jordyn all the time. She is a great big sister.

Jordyn is are little chatter box. I love trying to make her say words that are hard, she does a good job. She is funny because when she is tired she just goes into her crib and always wants to watch the Band. That's her favorite show The Fresh Beat Band.

I am so grateful for everything I have. I have the best family, I love how each and everyone brings something different to our family. I am grateful for my husband, He works so hard. I am thankful for our jobs that we have and our beautiful home. My goal this next year is to make my home a more peaceful place and less hectic.

Meet MaKayla

2010-10-01T09:38:00.000-07:00

Meet my cute little niece. I am so proud of my brother and sister-in-law. They went all the way to the Ukraine to get her. This little girl is so lucky to be going into this family. I here she just turned 1 and is so tiny. I can't wait to see her.

No Girls Allowed!

2010-09-28T19:58:00.000-07:00

My 2 Boys!

Shawn and his best friend Derrick decided that NO GIRL'S ALLOWED at Homecoming this year. They went with their football buddies (who went with girls.) Shawn said they had a good time. Both of them are just sick of the drama with girls. Out of all of Shawn's friends, he is my favorite. He is such a good kids. He calls me Mom and I love it.

A.J. loves playing Football

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He played his heart out!

Player of the game 9/18/2010

It was cool that he got it that day, even though he played is heart out,

but Chris, Annie, and the Kids were here. It was fun to watch Chris and Donavan, they just

looked like they were enjoying it. Chris was funny because he kept telling A.J. stuff to do and was getting mad at the Ref's because of all the BS calls. It was nice that they came to support him.

A.J. with his flag. They fly these during their games. It's cool, because after they win or lose they go and get them and run down the field with them. It's cool.

A.J. is so good at football and is doing a great job. His coach can't believe how good he is. I think if you let him play any sport he will play like he has played that sport forever. He is just a NATURAL!

A.J. is on a good team and the Coaches are great. I think him playing soccer and having Shawn play football with him has helped out ALOT!!!

There's a first for everything

2010-09-21T06:48:00.000-07:00

AJ getting up on Waking Boarding

AJ and Ben Kayaking

I know I am late about writing about mine and AJ trip to California. We had the best time. It was a FIRST of many's. It was AJ first time on a plane. I have to say that if I fly again I will fly with Jet Blue. I have flown different airlines and they are the best. I love that we were able to watch TV, Direct TV that is. When we got to California we got our rental car and drove up to stay with Ben and Heather. It was so fun. Heather's dad took us Wake Boarding and out to dinner to Chilies. That was our 2nd, of first. The next day we went to Malibu Beach to go Kayaking. The was the 3rd of first. It was so nice there the temperature was perfect. It was funny, Heather had sun tanning lotion. I put that on my arms and legs, it was only 8 proof, then Heather put 50 proof on my shoulder's. Guess what got fried, that's right my shoulder's. I don't get it. It was so much fun to watch AJ and Kyle play. They had the best time. After going to the beach we went back to Heather's and our stuff and headed to my Aunt Doreen's house. That was fun. We had dinner and went to my cousin house Chuckie. AJ and his son swam and we just sat around the pool and talk. It was nice because I haven't seen my Aunt, Uncle, and cousin in almost 14 years. The Next day we headed down to Anaheim to check in to our hotel. We had to meet the other players and their families for a Soccer meeting. Let's just say that at that time our little vacation was over. For the next 3 days was soccer, soccer, and more soccer. I had the best time with AJ. I know this will be something that he will never forget. It was a nice break for me too.

1st day of school

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Peyton and her best friend Katie

Kelly on the first day of school

Emma on the first day of school

AJ on the first day of school

One of Kelly's gift's. It is a thing from China. The lady that is living with Dad and Shauna gave it to her. Her name is Kathy. The kids just love her and I believe she feels the same way.

Jordyn and Grandma Neen

Kelly opening her presents.

Well this year school started on a Thursday, a Thursday really, how stupid is that. Oh well. The kids were all so excited to start. I am mad at the fact the Emma and AJ don't ride the bus. I am in a car pool with my friend who lives behind me. I have to say that it's wired that the summer is over. It went by fast, but not as fast as some years.

Shawn is in 12th this year. Time flies, I can't believe it. He was accepted to the Jordan Tech Center so he can become a Dental Assistant. I think it's cool because after he graduates he will have a better start. He wants to work and go to school for a year then he leaves on his mission. He his playing football stills and is loving every minute of it. This weekend he gets to play a school in Idaho. Gabe gets to go with them. He is filming the parts of the game.

Kelly is in the 9th grade this year. She turned 14 yesterday. I hate that my kids are getting older. Kelly is so excited this year. She is loving Seminary and love Science, which is a first. She says her teacher is cool and funny. Kelly told me that this is the year! She wants so bad to get good grades, and I believe that she will. I told her to keep that attitude. She seems so happy. I am so happy for her. I love to see her smile.

AJ is in the 4th grade this year. He is a busy little boy. He plays Soccer and Football and is loving all of it. On Wednesday 9/1 AK and I are leaving for California for 6 days for a soccer tournament. We can't wait. It's going to be hard and fun all at the same time.

Emma is in the 2nd grade. She is loving it to the fullest. She would mark down the days till it stated. I don't think I really need to worry about her. She always dose what she needs to and if she forgets.... she starts to cry.

Peyton has a new friend that lives next door. Finally we get new people that move in. They are such great people. Peyton and Katie play so well together, if they could they would live together. I am going to start watching her and in return her mom is going to clean my house. NICE!!!!

Jordyn is getting so big and is talking up a storm. I just love this little girl. She is such a mama's girl.

Football and more football.........I love it!

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Shawn making the play

Last year of Football. It's sad. I just love watching him play.
It's weird to see him in a different #. He has always has 3 or 33.
When Gabe's friend Rob pasted away last December, Shawn wanted to
honor him so Rob was #10 in high school. So the year in Rugby and now Football
he wears #10 and puts Rob's name on his leg. I ask Shawn the other day if he wishes he was wearing his old #'s? He told me no, that he loves wearing #10. He also told me that at times he can feel Rob watching over him. Shawn got to know him pretty good when he was still here. He also said this is different for me it has more meaning then any other year. I am glad that
Shawn is wearing his # and I am glad we were able to meet Rob. What a wonderful person he
was and a example to my boy.

This picture is not all that good of AJ, but it will have to do for now. He has started to play and loves it. He is pretty good for this being his first year. I guess that's what he get for having a big brother that loves the game too.

Here is AJ with his team listening to his Coach.
It is so much fun to see him play. It brings back memories of when Shawn was little.

The Kids start school on Thursday. NICE!!! All the get are ready to go back. Emma and Kelly
keeps counting down the days.

I am loving my job at Micheal's. It's just the right job for me. It's funny I worked Saturday and for 2 hours all I did way make a cute Halloween treat bucket. It's just alot of fun.

Gabe and I are doing good. All I have to say is that, this is a happiest I have been in a long time.

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Heather and myself. I just love it when she comes up.

All I can say about this one is....... NICE

Peyton and her buddy. Peyton just loves Heather.

at the water park.

She is just to cute for words.

The kids always have so much fun when Kyle comes. We all had the best time.
I love the pictures of what Heather took of the kids. I can't wait to see the rest. Rylie and Kyle had the best time with each other.

Bear Lake 2010 Continued

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This is my favorite

Isn't she just the cutest

This shows how deep the cave is. We had to climb 448 stairs, I mean 896 stairs. It was alot of work, but so cool to be inside. It was also 40 degrees.

Gabe playing with the kids

Aj and Grandpa getting ready to ride the runner

Side view of the bike

Just getting done eating the best chicken ever

Bear Lake 2010

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Ice formation aka Soda straws

Getting ready to ride this bike. It was so hard, but so much fun

More ice formation

AJ and Emma playing in the sand at the beach

AJ riding a bull in Lava Hot Springs

Gabe in the Ice Cave

Look at the air he got

Aj thinking he is funny

I have been so bad.

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Sorry for not keeping my blog up to date, but the last 2 months have been crazy. 1st I got really sick and was down for about 4 days. Gabe stay home one day and all did was sleep. It was nice. Then we have had soccer games and rugby games. Emma loved playing soccer she can't wait till she can play in the fall. We also sign Peyton up, but that was a whole different story. Let's just say she won't be playing anytime soon. Shawn and Kelly are out of school. Emma and AJ will be out on July 2nd then we leave with Dad and Shauna to Bear Lake for 6 days. I can't wait. Just to get out of the Salt Lake Valley will be nice. Shawn and Kelly are going to their Harris family reunion in Tennessee. They will be gone for 15 days. I started my new job today at Micheal's craft store. It was nice to get out of the house for awhile. I am only working about 15-20 hours a week. Not to much.

My cute little Peyton came up to me about 2 weeks ago and this is how the conversation went.
*Peyton: " I have just decided that I am not going to grow?"
*Me: " Why Peyton?"
*Peyton: " because growing up is for grownups not for kids and I will not do that."

She is so funny. She has also decide to not have a birthday just a present day. She is so funny. She is so serious about this every time we talk about her birthday she gets so mad.

Shawn turned 17 and Jordyn turned 2, time just goes by to fast. Before i know it Joryn will be 17.

A update on the Keil Bunch

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Jordyn watching the Fresh Beat Band on the computer.
She loves the Fresh Beat Band
Look at that cute smile and I love her hair.

There has been alot going on in the Keil house hold.

Shawn has been doing Rugby and loving every min. of it. His team has been doing good. Last week Shawn got accepted to the SLCC Collage for a Tech class for next year. He will be doing the dental assisting program, so after he gradates from High School he will already have some what of a career.
I am so proud of him.

Kelly has moved to a new school and is loving it. She seems so happy and I love to see her smile. She has made some new friends, but still has her bff from the other schooland that she still see's.
She died her hair a dark brown and it's so cute. There is just something about her now. I love you Kelly and I hope you keep that smile on your face.

AJ has started soccer for the spring and is loving it to a point. He is on a team with boys that still don't get the game, but their are doing good for the most part. I feel that AJ is really good and needs to be on the 1st team, but that will come with time. He had been enjoying the warm weather and plays until 8 every night.

Emma has started soccer and Gabe is coaching her team. They had their first practices tonight and she had a lot of fun. She is doing really good in school and loves it. She hates when it's the weekend and when she goes off track. Emma is almost on a 2nd grade level in reading. She loves to read. I just hope this continues.

Peyton, Peyton, Peyton, she is so funny. I love that I am home with her all day. We have so much fun together. She is always coming up with funny things to say. Last week she wanted to go and play with one of her friends, nut I couldn't get a hold of her friends mom. So she asked if she could go and play with Kevin. I told her if you go to grandma's you have to sleep over, because grandma lives to far to go back and fourth. So she said "ok, but only for 1 night Kevin is to much to handle." She is just to smart and I love her to death. She is such a mamma's girl.

Jordyn is still really tiny for her age, but I love it. She is only 23lbs. She is starting to talk more and loves to say water, milk, there she is and outside. She loves going to the nursery and loves to watch The Fresh Beat Band. I know TV's not good, but it makes a great babysitter.

Gabe got a new position at work and hates it. It's nice that he got a raise, but it's not what he wanted it to be. He is busy with coaching Emma's team, church stuff, AJ soccer stuff, and Shawn's rugby, but he loves it all. He will be doing some electrical in the basement. It will be nice when the rooms are done.

Myself just trying to stay sane. I love that I am home with the kids. I am also glad that the weather is getting warmer. Jordyn loves to be outside. I just wish I had more time with Gabe. We don't get to do much with each other. All I can say is I love my family. Life is good.

Prom

2010-03-26T17:03:00.000-07:00

Shawn and Kayla
My handsome boy!

New Moon Party!

2010-03-26T09:56:00.000-07:00

Last night I went to a New Moon Party at a ladies house in my ward. It was so much fun. We had lots of treats and lots of good company. It was funny because some people there think that Edward is hot and some of us think NOT!!! It was fun to be going back and fourth.

I just love Utah weather, ( NOT) It's snowing outside. I just wish spring would get here. I know it always snows in March, but I hate it.

Tomorrow is my little Emma's birthday. Is will be 7, I can't believe it. She is such a sweetheart and loves school. I can't keep her home for nothing. I just hopes it stay with her. She is also doing so good in school. I am so proud of her. I don't think we have to worry about her in school, but we will keep our eye on her.

Shawn and his passion. Rugby

2010-03-18T09:43:00.001-07:00

Shawn and Gabe went to St. George the first weekend in March. They stayed with my cousin Kimmy and her family. Thanks Kim, they had a blast.

Shawn really love this sport and the coaches were talking and said that Shawn is the most improved player. Last week he scored his first try, (it's like a touchdown) he was so proud of himself so was Gabe, he called me (Gabe) all excited. Way to go Shawn.

2010-03-17T17:18:00.000-07:00

AJ's team took 1st place. I do have to say with all the games I have been too,

that was the best. Good Job AJ

Peyton and her best friend Sara.
They have so much fun together. She is really the only friend left,
Everyone keeps moving.

My little Forest Gump. The reason I say that, is the way her head is.
If you have seen the movie Forest is watching TV with his little boy.
I love this little girl, she is so much fun. Her favorite shows are Fresh Beat Band and still loves Blue Clues. I know it's bad to have her watch TV, but it's a very good babysitter. When she not watching TV she is into EVERYTHING. He favorite word is " HEY" she says it all the time. It's funny. She loves to play with the phone and thinks she is really talking to someone. I am glad the weather is stating to be nice, because we will be going to the park alot. I am glad we have 2 in our neighborhood.

Sweethearts

2010-03-05T21:37:00.000-08:00

Here is Shawn and Kayla before they sweethearts dance.

I wish Shawn knew how to smile. His smiles are so funny. He will even tell you that.

Random Pictures

2010-03-05T21:27:00.001-08:00

Jordyn getting mad after

leaving the park
Playing guitar and watching
The Fresh Bet BandPeyton playing the drums and watching
The Fresh Bet Band too.Helping with dinner

Loves to go on Starfall

Conversation with DIddy

2010-02-25T22:45:00.000-08:00

On Monday Peyton and I had this conversation.

Diddy: Mom can I go over to one of my many grandma's houses?
Mom: Which one? Grandma Nyleen and Grandma Keil work, Grandma Rugg is home.
Diddy: Well, there you go, give her a call and tell her Peyton is coming over.

I am telling you this girl is so funny. Everyday I am laughing my head off.

Oh Peyton!

2010-02-22T08:06:00.000-08:00

So this morning Kelly and Peyton were watching Mulan. One of the girl's favorite. There is a part in the movie where Mulan is getting ready for some party. She is putting her hair in a bun and putting white make up on her face. Kelly just asks the question " I wonder why they do that?" Payton looks at her and says " because they live in China". Oh Peyton! you are just to smart. I love the things she comes up. I guess she told Kelly.

A Princess Party

2010-02-19T19:58:00.000-08:00

Bailey blowing out her candles
Princess Amerah singing her song

Lexie, Emma, and Peyton listening to the story

On Wednesday Emma and Peyton got invited to a Princess Birthday Party. Meet Priness Amerah. The cool thing about her is she has a magical dress. She sang

them a song and read a story about her. The girls loved it.

I did it!!!!

2010-02-18T18:41:00.000-08:00

Step 1 ( This part was not fun, trying to make it smooth)
Step 2

(this one took me forever to do)
Step 3
(Start putting all the little stars on)

Step 4

(I DID IT!!)

Today I made my first cake, a decorated one that is. AJ was having a cake sale for scouts, so I thought it would be fun to try a make a Soccer Ball. I DID IT!!!. I am so proud of myself. Now I don't think I will make this a full time thing, but maybe once in awhile. I have to say it was so much fun. I love the grass! It just looks cool.

Back to the grind, President's day, and Valentine's.( I know it's backwards)

2010-02-17T08:19:00.000-08:00

Yesterday AJ and Emma went to on track. It was nice to have them off, but it's nice to have them back in. The kids had Monday off for Presidents Day. Dad and Shauna called wanting to take us to the Children Museum, but I had alot of stuff going on, so hopefully the next time they are off we can go do something. Saturday night Emma and Peyton slep over at Grandma Nyleen house. It was nice because Gabe and I went out with our friends James and Shelly for Valentine's. Kelly got to make some money by babysitting their kids. We went to the Outback Stake House. It was so good, but I think I like Texas Road House better.

Just a Pinch

2010-02-15T19:32:00.000-08:00

Today I took Peyton to her her first real Dentist Apt.. 2 weeks ago I took her, Emma, and AJ to get their teeth cleaned and Peyton has 2 little cavities, so today was the day. Gabe told her what they would be doing. She look a little scared, but holy cow she was GREAT. She was so brave, she didn't even move when they gave her the shot (the pinch). I wished I would have taken a picture, she looked so cute. She had the gas on her nose and was watching one of her favorite movies High School Musical. When she was done she looked at me said " that wasn't bad, but I don't think it was all that fun, and I don't need to go to the densit to watch High School Muscial. I can just watch it at home. ok momma?" ok Diddy. She is just so cute.
I love this picture of her. Thanks Heather you always do a good job.

Roll over Minutes. What?

2010-02-12T11:51:00.000-08:00

Ok, so we all know how funny Shawn can be. Last night was no exception. Shawn is the only one in this family that takes 2 minutes showers, and no I am not kidding 2 minutes. Gabe asked how long he had been in there and I told him I don't know, but it seemed long for Shawn, So Gabe told Aj to tell Shawn to wrap it up. So Shawn came out and said " Don't I get roll over minutes?" We laughed so hard. I told him this is a no AT&T zone only Verizon. It was funny. Then there is Peyton, the other day I told her to "wrap it up" so we could go to the store. She looked at me and said " I'm not in the shower" I said "what" She then said "you told me to wrap it up". So I asked her what she thought "WRAP it UP" means. She said " it means when your in the shower and it's time to get out." She is funny. I just love my kids.

Dear John

2010-02-05T13:33:00.000-08:00

As most people that know me, knows I love Nicholas Sparks books. Well 2 years ago, that's right 2 years ago I bought the book Dear John one day before I went to OBGYN appt. We all know how long you can wait there. Well I am happy to say that I finished the on 12-31-09. I loved it and I can't wait to see the movie. I know it took me forever to read it, but with kids I really don't have time to read and I know I can read in bed, but by the time I go to bed I am so tired I can't keep my eyes open. For Christmas my parent gave another Nicholas Sparks book The Last Song, that ones comes out in April, so I really need to get reading this one. This won't take me 2 years to read. I try to read 1 chapter a night or during the day, sometimes only 2 or 3 pages, but so far so good.

Meet Patrick!

2010-01-26T13:06:00.001-08:00

Meet Patrick. This is AJ guinea pig. He got money for his birthday and this is what he got. He is so cute and all the kids just love him. He is very sweet and LOVES to cuddle. His eyes are really red. One thing we learned about them is they sleep with there eyes open. It's weird, you never know if he is sleeping or looking at you. It's like having a kitten in the house, but much cuter.

Yellowstone or Herber and Park City?

2010-01-21T11:29:00.001-08:00

Last Friday the 15th Gabe had off so we went up to his Dad and Step Mom's house to plan our vacation. Yea that's right Gabe is taking some time off work so we can go on a family vacation. The kids are so excited. Were trying to go in June, so we will have to see we might have to go in July. We are hoping to go to Yellowstone, but if that doesn't work we will go to Herber or Park City. It will be nice to just go somewhere. I can't wait to spend the time with Bill and Shauna. They are so much fun to be with and the kids just love them. As you can see from this picture Peyton is so excited too. She kept asking " when are we going?" like very 10 mins. She wants to go swimming.

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2010-01-04T16:04:00.001-08:00

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Stockings

2009-12-22T19:33:00.000-08:00

Jordyn's and Kayla's
Aj's, Emma's, and Peyton's

Dad's, Mom's, Shawn's, and Kelly's

Today I went over to my friend Didi's house to make finally make Jordyn's stocking. Yea that's right, last year I didn't make hers. I couldn't find the right material. I didn't know if I even like the material I bought, but with it all together I think it's cute. We even made Shawn's girlfriend Kayla one. She loves the Jazz.

The first year we were married is when Nyleen and I made ours. I love to see all the different kinds of stockings there are and what people have.

Fun, Fun, and more Fun

2009-12-15T09:13:00.001-08:00

Who knew a 4 year old could have such BIG ones.
The girls being silly
Jordyn watching Blues Clue

Trying to put a movie in.

This past week.

2009-12-10T10:46:00.000-08:00

As I ponder the events of this past week, I am so thankful for my family and our health. On Monday we went to the most beautiful furnal for Gabes friend Rob. What a wonderful guy and all that he went through. The theme I guess you could say was "MY HERO". I don't think his family could have said it better. It was so nice to hear all the stuff people had to say about him. I am so grateful for the time I knew Rob. Thanks to his family for letting us have the chance to say goodbye to their hero.

Happy Birthday Gabe.

2009-12-03T14:16:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Gabe!!!

Today Gabes turns 33.

I just want to say happy birthday to a great guy, who I love more then anything.

It's nice to have our birthdays so close together. This month is also special because 11 years ago on the 8th we had our first date. I still remember it well. We went to Temple Square and then to Frontier Pies to have hot chocolate and pie. We talked for hours. He had a blueberry pie and I had a coconut cream. This past 11 years have had there ups and downs, but I wouldn't trade them for anything. I love you so much and thanks for all you do for the family. So I hope you have a great day!

Saying Goodbye!

2009-12-03T06:48:00.001-08:00

Today is bitter sweet, Last night at 10:14 pm Gabe friend from high school past away.

My heart goes out to his family. Now he is at peace and is run with the bulls with his new legs.

Run like the wind Rob.

Thanksgiving at Grandma D's

2009-11-28T13:27:00.000-08:00

Bring on the Turkey

Us sitting with Nyleen

Bryce, Shawn and the others boys doing a craft

Little kiddies doing their's

Older girls doing their's

Making Joy signs.

Turkey Bowl

2009-11-28T13:22:00.001-08:00

AJ was so excited that he got to go. He thought that he was just going to

watch, but the Elders and Young men let him play. He had so much fun. Gabe and Shawn said he did a really good job, better then anyone thought.

Peyton's Birthday

2009-11-23T12:05:00.000-08:00

Peyton opening her gifts
Peyton's new PJ's

Peyton's cake

Jordyn chillin with Emma

Yes it's true, It's up and loving it

2009-11-20T19:09:00.000-08:00

It looks so pretty at night

Jordyn

2009-11-20T19:00:00.000-08:00

Studing real hard
Jordyn's new thing is coloring.
We have paper on the table that the kids know they can have to color on, well so does Jordyn.
Yesterday I watched as she climbed on a chair to get some paper from the table, then went to the floor to start coloring by the other kids. She is so smart.

Kelly

2009-11-20T18:54:00.000-08:00

Shawn's girlfriend Kayla has a friend named Hannah, who came over

the other night to show Kelly how to put make up on the right way and then did her hair. She looks so cute, since then Kelly has curled her hair almost everyday.

And the Winner is?

2009-11-20T18:40:00.000-08:00

AJ had his pinewood durby last night. As you can see from the picture AJ's car won.

He had so much so did Gabe.

Happy Birthday Peyton!!

2009-11-19T20:38:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday to my sweet little 4 year old. These 4 years have gone by so fast. She is so much fun, I just love to be with her. Happy Birthday Dideey.

What!!! You lost your tooth?

2009-11-18T08:23:00.000-08:00

Emma lost her 1st tooth yesterday and was so excited about it. She got $2.00 from the tooth fairy. She looks so cute too. Also she was able to take out her earings yesterday as well, and is loving that she can wear different ones to match her outfits.

Weekend at Dad and Shauna's

2009-11-18T08:16:00.000-08:00

Anthony knocking AJ outAnthony is knocked out

AJ and Anthony had so much fun playing with boxing gloves. We had a good time at Dad and Shauna's house. It had been awhile since we were there. The kids always have so much fun when they go there.

I know it's early!!!!!!

2009-11-10T06:58:00.000-08:00

I know it's early for my blog to look like Christmas, but I love this time of year. I love that the radio stations are playing Christmas music already. Not to much is happening here. I the kids are getting excited for Christmas, everything they see they want. I told the kids that they could write down 6 things that they want and santa will let us know what he picked for them. Then Dad and I will pick what we want to give them. My Peyton will be turning 4 in a week. I can't believe how time flies.

Halloween

2009-11-03T11:19:00.000-08:00

AJ, Adam, Emma, Lexie, Bailey, and Peyton
Emma as Hannha Montana, AJ as Jason, Petyon as Gabriela, and Jordyn as herself.

Better picture of Jordyn and Emma

On Saturday before we went trick or treating, Once again AJ's soccer team got to go out on the field, but this time was with one of the Real players. AJ's player was Micheal Findley. Real made it to the playoffs and this was the first game. Real scored the only goal and it was in the 85th minute. It was Findley that scored, I told AJ is was because he walked out with him. The kids went out and got so much candy. Adam and AJ wanted to come home so they did, but Shelly Adam and Lexie mom took Emma and Lexie back out, those two girls could have gone all night.

Halloween was fun this year as is every year.

Real Salt Lake Game

2009-11-03T11:09:00.000-08:00

AJ playing on the field at half time
Still playing

AJ walking on the field before the game.

About two weeks ago we went to the Real Salt Lake game. AJ's team got to walk out on the before the game, while they sang the National Anthem.
It was alot of fun. His teams gets to do some much stuff that's fun. I really enjoyed the game. I am starting to really like soccer. It was nice to be out with AJ and Gabe.

Gabe"s Accident

2009-10-22T12:07:00.000-07:00

Gabe went to walmart on Monday after work to get some stuff for the house. As he was leaving some guy was pulling out and hit the side of him. Gabe is ok, He got the guys information, so know we will take the van in on Monday to be fix. The damage doesn't look all that bad we just can't open the door very well. I can't believe how much it will cost, almost 1,700.00. Gabe said that the guy's car look worse. I am just glad that it happened in a parking lot and not on the street. Things could have been a lot worse then this.

Carmal Apples. Yummy!!!!!!!

2009-10-20T15:07:00.000-07:00

Our neighbor made us Carmel Apples, they were so good. The kids really enjoyed them. Today
I took the kids Halloween shopping for there costumes. Let me tell you it was fun. The kids can't wait. The weather is cold today, but I love when it's like this. Jordyn is finally taking cups now. I through all her bottles away. Her favorite word is "Hi" everyone she see she says it. It's cute. Gabe was in a accident yesterday. This poor van has been through it all. He is ok, I am just glad it's wasn't his fault.
A.J. and Emma go back to school on Monday, it will be nice to have them go back. Usually Peyton is my shadow, not so much anymore it's Emma now. She will talk your ear off, even when she had strep she kept on talking, she is so funny that way. She is such a girl too.

I am lovin that I am not working night anymore, babysitting is hard, but at least I don't have to be away from the family.