Stone, party of 5

It's great to be Eight!

2010-04-27T10:57:00.000-07:00

Coby is turning eight on Friday, he will be baptized on Saturday. We are so excited for him, and so proud of the choices he is making. Coby is going to be singing a solo at his baptism. I had to make sure I gave my talk before he sang. He has the sweetest voice, and loves to sing. Coby is such a sweet blessing to our family. We love you Coby!!!

Easter Fun

2010-04-05T13:07:00.000-07:00

Easter Chicks
Making cookies with Grammy

Easter Morning 6 inches of snow

Next year I am going to ask the Easter bunny for a condo in SAINT GEORGE!!!

Moab Vacation

2010-03-14T15:02:00.000-07:00

We arrived in Moab about 1pm on Thursday, checked in to our Hotel, and headed up to HeyJoe canyon. Matt had been there twice with the scouts and has wanted to take me ever since. It is amazing!! I was a little nervous about Matt standing so close to the edge. It is such a beautiful place. We were the only people there.

This is in the bottom of the canyon. The green river is on our left, and huge cliffs on behind us.

So many beautiful things, it was amazing to see!!

Perfect hole in the rock for a cool picture!What a awesome hike up to delicate arch!

This is the poison spider trail. It was so scary and fun, I finally understand why people love to do this!

ADRENALINE!!!

We had such a great time!

Winter Wonderland

2009-12-12T16:40:00.000-08:00

Coby, Adey and Mom making snowmen. This was Adelynn's first time really playing in the snow, she absolutely loved it. She even made her own snow balls for the snowman. It was a fun Saturday snow day!!

Plowing the Driveway
Matt and Adey sledding

Coby, Zach, Taylor, Ryan, Matt, and Adey.

She looks very confident in Matt's sledding skills.

Crib escape!!!!

2009-11-05T08:47:00.000-08:00

I knew this day would come, just the other day I was laughing about a video I saw on America's funniest video about a baby getting out of his crib. I told Matt "I'm glad we don't have to worry about that yet." Three day's later........ she escaped. I put her to bed last night, she was fussing a little but she always just falls asleep. Well about 1 minute later she was running in the front room yelling BOO. Matt and I just laughed. Now she thinks it's funny. Oh well, now she can get a princess comforter for a bed. She will love it!!!

Adam and Tiffany's Wedding

2009-10-27T11:12:00.001-07:00

Friday October 23, 2009

Watching as Tiffany's Dad, Robert walks her down the isle

Tiffany and her Dad

Oakley getting the ring out of his pocket. So Cute!

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Jackson!!

Marriage Certificate.

A wedding is hard work, even for a three year old!

The Adam's family. Ha ha ha I crack myself up!!

Do you think they were nice?

Nope!!!

It was such a great night. It was beautiful! We love them both very much.

Disneyland in October

2009-10-20T09:19:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it has come and gone. I always wish I would have taken more pictures, but we lost the camera for the last day. We found it as we were leaving under the bed skirt.

We left Sunday morning and headed to Vegas with Herb and Linda & kids. We stayed at the South Point Hotel. That night we went to see the Vegas strip, and just as I remembered not intended for children. The shows are fun though.

We met Matt's Mom and Dad, and Cory and Julie &kids that next day and headed for Anaheim. That was the longest drive, there was a lot of traffic so we only went about 55 the whole time. Only 6 hours later and we were there!!! This is a picture of Adey getting ready for the first morning in Disneyland.

It was quite rainy the first two days, they were having lots of mudslide warnings and flash flood warnings in Northern California. Luckily it was not too bad where we were. The rain was like a fine mist. This is Tuesday morning. First day in the park.

On Wednesday we decided to go to California Adventure for the day. We were all excited for the Tower of Terror, and the screaming California roller coaster. This is Taylor and Coby running away from the plane by Soaring California.

Thursday, we decided to take a much needed break and relax. My boys went to Ryan's hotel to swim and play. Matt and I were going to go to the beach, but Adey was throwing her first fit. We decided to stay at the hotel and let her swim.

That night we did the Mickeys trick-or-treat party. It was pretty cool. Lots of people, but they all wanted to get pictures with the characters. The lines to the rides were very short, so we got to ride them all. The kids were so cute dressed up!!

Then our Monster Mash turned into Monster Mush!!!

They walked until they just could not walk anymore. Friday was our last day. It was hot that day about 90. We watched the fireworks again that night and Fantasmic WOW!! Both shows were amazing. I'm convinced that it does not matter when you go to Disneyland, it will be crowded. We drove for about 10 hours to get home on Saturday. Coby was very sick, and slept most of the way. Now I am sick, and Adey is starting to cough. NOT FUN!!! So glad we were all well for Disneyland.

No thanks, I have my own.

2009-09-08T08:21:00.000-07:00

We decided Thursday we wanted to go camping on Thursday. We knew with the busy weekend we better hurry and get our trailer up the canyon. Matt and I took the trailer up to Lake Fork canyon where we found a nice spot, perfect for what we needed...........until, the forest service let us know that we could not let our kids ride the 4 wheelers unless they were certified. WHAT THE??? " Also, don't even let them sit on them, or we can give you a $200.00 ticket. "

Wow, didn't we feel welcome. With little discussion we decided the best thing to do is go to OUR LAND!! It is very hard to get a trailer up there, but we were determined!!

We made it, and it was the best camping trip ever!! The kids had so much fun, they wore blisters on their thumbs from the 4-wheelers. So next time we are going to go camping and need a spot, I can say "no thanks, I have my own!!!"

Good night Taylor and Adey

Good night Adam.

Now, lets have breakfast and go to Thistle!!!

Ya! We made it. Home sweet Home!

Zoey was wore out from chasing the kids around.

It was so much fun!! What a great family I have!! If feel very lucky to have a place to enjoy together. My dad loved to see us up there enjoying it. It is hard to be there sometimes, because I want to see him driving up the road, even if he did only complain that we were having Twinkies for breakfast, and that we were wearing shorts and flip flops. ha ha Sure do miss him!

First Day of School

2009-08-24T13:15:00.001-07:00

First day of school Wednesday Aug. 19. My kids have never been more excited. Coby jumped out of bed, and got dressed with his backpack on even before he ate breakfast. I asked him if he wanted to take his backpack off to eat. Coby is in 2nd grade, Taylor is in 5th. Their teachers are great, and I think it will be a great year. Adey wants to go to school with them, and I think they miss her too. Only 3 years and she will be able to go.

Happy Birthday to my dear friend.

2009-08-19T11:42:00.000-07:00

I think we were 3yrs old in this picture. Brittney has been more like a sister than a friend. I love you, and hope you have the very best day you can. Well what's left of it after you wake up. Ha
Have a great birthday!!!!! P.S. You are old!!

Diamond Fork Campground

2009-08-18T16:11:00.001-07:00

Adam and Taylor playing cards.

Our last camp trip before school. What a great time. We were told we missed a frog drownder rain storm at home. We just sat around the campfire watching the lightning all around with no rain. The kids were telling stories and jokes all night. They had to take numbers to talk. They loved making their Grandma, and Grandpa Stone laugh. The favorite of the night were Adams blond jokes. The next day it did rain for just a bit, so we played phase 10 in the trailer. We won't mention any names, but two of them were cheating. Taylor, and Tanner!! Then they got the boogie cheaters curse put on them. Tanner was convinced it was really a curse.

Here is Grandpa Stone with all the Stone grandsons.

Adey had to have her new boots on first thing in the morning!

Brotherly Love

2009-08-12T10:31:00.000-07:00

My boys really wanted these transformers from the store the other night. I told them that I would buy them, and as soon as they earned enough to pay me back, they could have them.
Right away they asked for things to do, they were even nice to each other. (that was totally worth it)
Anyway, they both earned about $10.00 yesterday, and they needed $12.00. Coby found $2.00 in his shorts pocket that we had washed. He was so excited!!! Then he realized that Taylor didn't have enough. Instead of giving me the $2.00 and being able to open his transformer, he handed Taylor $1.00, and kept $1.00 for himself. Taylor said, "you can't get your transformer if you give me this." I know, he said but neither could you. Taylor gave him back the dollar, and told him to open his transformer.

My heart just swells!! I am so proud of them everyday!

Summer catch up

2009-08-10T08:48:00.000-07:00

What a great summer we have had! Camping, swimming, parades, girls camp. It has really been fun! The most exciting news this summer is Adam and Tiffany are engaged!!!! I am so excited to have such an awesome sister in law. Congratulations to them!!!

This is our first pool party.

It rained so much in June, that it just flew by. We decided to go to Fish Lake for the 4th of July. We were so glad when Adam and Tiffany wanted to go with us. We sure missed her kids though.

It rained the first day there. It was so beautiful

My kids are not ready to share their Uncle Adam!!!

The next day, we rented a pontoon boat. Someday I hope to own one of these!! Top speed on this particular boat... 7 mph. It was perfect for us!

Ya, I think we will make Fish Lake a tradition for the 4th.

Speaking of tradition, Cherry Hill with Matt's Family.

I'm sad that I only got my camera out the last day. Every year right before the park closes, Matt, Corey, and myself try to go down a certain water slide as many times as we can. I have to say this year was the funniest. The water was quite cold, and we were tired from being out all day. At one point I was laughing so hard, I could not get out of my tube at the bottom. It was a great time once again!! Well that's enough for now, I still have quite a bit more to share. I have to pace myself. Ha ha . Hope everyone had as much fun as I did this summer!

Missing my computer!!!

2009-07-23T15:22:00.000-07:00

It's only just begun.

2009-06-02T19:47:00.000-07:00

We started out this summer with a bang! We had our Ollerton reunion, and Uncle Kris entertained all of the kids (and some of the adults) with the fire truck!

We went to the S.F. swimming pool with Tiffany, Harley and Oakley. It was so fun!! My shoulders saw some sun for the first time in a while.

At this rate, we will definitely have a summer to remember!

First Grade Wisdom

2009-05-29T11:31:00.001-07:00

I laughed and laughed when Coby showed this to me! Here is his wisdom.

Don't cry over... Bananas
The grass is always.... mowed
A bird in the hand is.....nice
When the cat's away.....I am sad
All that glitters is not....that shiny
Money is the root of.....a toy
Don't count your chickens before....cows
Every cloud has a....smile
If you can't stand the heat...go some where else
A rolling stone gathers no....worry, I will save it.
People who live in glass houses.....like you

Lucky Kids!

2009-05-25T19:32:00.001-07:00

Thanks to one of my husbands amazing talents (building) and the love he has for his kids, we now have the coolest play house ever! It's not quite done yet, we have to paint, install floors, put shingles on the roof, and anything else to make it super cute. I just couldn't wait to show it off! It was fun watching him make it, he was having so much fun. The kids love it! I am convinced Matt can do anything!

Lucky kids hu?

I love to see the Temple.......

2009-05-16T17:34:00.000-07:00

We had a very fun primary activity today. We went to the Provo Temple, and took family pictures, walked around the Temple, went inside and the kids got to go into the MTC. What a great start to a GREAT Day.

After the Temple, we wanted to try out our new paddle boat on Salem pond.

The kid's would rather be IN the water.

There were some HUGE carp, I don't think I would get in!

It was a fun day, it is also our 12 year anniversary.

All I can say is that I am a very lucky girl!! I married my best friend! Love you Matt!

Ahhhhh.... the canyon.

2009-05-11T10:25:00.000-07:00

We went up to Lakefork, because the river to Thistle was too deep. For those who have heard my theory of the "BIG Melties" that is what is happening. It was beautiful up there, but I couldn't take my eyes of Adey for a second. The river up there was running fast too. We did enjoy being up there with Adam, Tiffany and her kids. We talked Mom into going too. What a great time!!!

It was hard to see Coby in this tree.

We couldn't believe that Oakley could eat so many hot dogs! He even put one between a EL fudge cookie and ate it. What a character!!

Cute shoes!!

2009-05-05T15:23:00.001-07:00

Adey got these shoes from her Aunt Linda, who just happens to be an expert on girls. She has four beautiful girls. When Adey opened these, she immediately took her shoes off and on these went. They light up too!! Then we had to do a quick pedi for pictures. She got cute stickers from Trish and her big brother Adam. It didn't take her long to figure out flip flops.
Here is their second cake. I had so much fun making this cake. I had to make sure there were suckers for Adey, and skittles for Coby.

Two birthdays and a trip to the E.R.

2009-05-02T11:43:00.000-07:00

Coby and Adey share a birthday April 30. We have about 3 days of celebration!!! This year was pretty crazy. We opened gifts, that was fun!!

Then we headed down to the stock show. Taylor was showing a sheep. That was fun too. Then......

We were waiting for quite a while, and the boys got bored so they went outside to play. I went out to get them, and on their way back Coby lost a fight with a fence. WARNING the pictures are graphic! When I saw his arm, of coarse his first question was, "do I need stitches?" Ummm I hope that's all you will need, I thought. I calmly said yes honey you do. He was on the other side of the fence and he started backing up. Finally I got him over the fence, and he said, "can't we just put a band aid on it." I told him sorry this one is too big. He said, "how about 100 band aids?" I had to laugh. Seriously these are bad!

11 stitches later, we were home and finally we can have some birthday cake!

All the nurses at the hospital felt so bad for Coby, they knew it was his Birthday, so they got him a bag full of fun stuff. They were so good to him. I think he will defiantly remember his 7th birthday. Luckily they get two more parties, I am sure he will enjoy them more!

Happy Birthday to my sweet kids. I love you so much.

WARNING!

2009-04-20T11:56:00.000-07:00

So my sweet princess Adey is turning two at the end of this month, and I don't think "terrible two" is quite the words I'm looking for. In fact I think my mom might be able to come up with a few of her own.

While my mom was watching Adey, her visiting teachers were there, and Adey saw an opportunity to be ALONE. She was in the bathroom with all of my mom's makeup. She threw most of it in the toilet, and with the rest she painted the toilet and herself. Cute right? I laughed. THEN....

This morning she found some nail polish left out (note to self) and dumped it all over my bathroom rug. NOT CUTE! It was much funnier when it was handled by someone other than myself. She is into everything, and with her super powers she can break, cut, open, pour, damage, loose, paint, color, ANYTHING. So be the look out for all who are TWO.

The biggest thing she is charged with however, is stealing our hearts!! We still love you monster!

Thanks Mom!

2009-04-15T19:18:00.000-07:00

I had a jewelry party, and looking through the magazine I found this ring that I loved. It was more that I wanted to spend at the time, so my mom went behind my back and ordered it for me.

SWEET HU? She is like that. Love you Mom!

New York City

2009-04-13T11:44:00.001-07:00

I have three people I know headed for New York this month. My mom, and two girls from my work. I am a little jealous. I have been thinking a lot about when I went three years ago, (actually to the date) and thought I would share some more cool pictures, along with some great memories very dear to my heart.

I never thought I would go to New York, I especially never thought it would be because a little miracle went for a ride under my van!!

These are some guys for Good Morning America.

The Early Show is filmed at the GE building. It is across the street from Central Park.

They did our hair and make-up for the Early Show. So cool! The lady that did my makeup had done make-up for lots of celebrity's, including George W. Bush!

If anyone watches David Letterman, this is Rupert at "Rupert's hello Deli" He was so cool, I called my brother Adam and he talked to him on the phone.

Rockefeller Center

Grand Central Station

As close as we got to the Statue of Liberty.

Subway

My favorite picture of Matt.

Time square

This time each year, I always get out my journal from that amazing day. I still cry. I still wonder what if the outcome would have been different? I know my Heavenly Father listened to the prayer from my heart that day. It was a beautiful day, and it will always be a day to celebrate!

Easter Dress

2009-04-09T13:12:00.000-07:00

Adey is turning 2 years old this month. It is so fun shopping for Easter dresses, shoes, and of coarse jewelry. She is my little princess, and she is quite the model for pictures!!

SHEEP!!!!

2009-04-06T16:17:00.000-07:00

All Grandpa Stone's Grand kids who are age 8, and older get to show a lamb in the Jr. livestock show. This is Taylor's first year, and we are having so much fun. All the kids are so cute with their lambs. They name them and pick them by how "cute" they are. I ALWAYS wanted to do this when I was a kid. My dad had sheep his whole life, and I think he was sick of them by the time we came around. This is what Taylor's sheep looks like.

It is the biggest, and it is hard to catch. I was so proud of him he didn't give up, he didn't even get frustrated after the sheep jumped up and hit him in the mouth. He kept his cool, and is excited to try again tomorrow.

FUN, FUN, FUN!

2009-03-30T18:58:00.000-07:00

Today we went up to Salt Lake to spend the day with Maryann and her kids. It is their spring break, and by golly we needed a break too. So we started out at the gateway children's museum.

Then we went over to the Joseph Smith Memorial building and watched the movie there. The kids really enjoyed that. After the movie we wanted to go to the top of the Church office building.

And so we did

Then we walked around Temple Square, and enjoyed seeing the beautiful flowers, even though they were covered in snow. It was a very fun day!!!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2009-03-17T07:57:00.000-07:00

It is day's like today that make being a mom so much fun! Today I made green breakfast for the kids. Taylor didn't want to drink the milk, he is alot like me. If it looks funny, it probably tastes funny. Coby on the other hand loved it, he was the first to drink the green milk, and said "it's just milk." Tonight the Leprechaun might even come and leave the kids his "pot of gold."

I'm sure my family (Mom, Ryan, and Adam) will never forget the time the Leprechaun came and left footprints on the walls when I was about 10. I guess my love for holidays came at an early age. Have a fun day!

Spring Fever!

2009-03-15T17:27:00.001-07:00

We are sure excited for the weather to be nice. I love that we get more light during the day!

Here are some cute pictures taken at Utah Lake.

FLAUNT IT!

2009-03-10T19:12:00.000-07:00

Tonight I hosted a jewerly/purse party. There were so many cute things it was hard to decide what I liked the most. There were some people who requested the web site because they were unable to make it. So here it is, http://amsales.1freecart.com/.
The pictures don't do the bags justice. Imagine being surrounded by all of the cutest bags in your very own house. It took some serious control not to buy, buy, buy! So even if you didn't get an invite because you maybe live in oh I dont know IDAHO. Please feel free to order.

Thanks to Allison and Michelle for asking me to do a party, it was fun!

Mexico? No, Idaho

2009-03-05T20:34:00.000-08:00

In class Coby has to write in a journal, he mostly writes about things we do. So in his entry after we got back from our awesome trip to Idaho Falls he wrote, "This weekend we went to Mexico and went swimming."

So they both end with "O". That is where Coby got confused. It didn't really matter to him as long as we were going somewhere, and we were going to swim. Life was good. To tell you the truth, I felt the same way. I needed a change of scenery. We decided we were going to visit my dear friend Maryann. She and her husband Cory live in Idaho Falls. I think we picked the very coldest weekend to go, but the view of the temple with all the frost on the trees was so pretty.

It was such a fun trip. We were able to relax, and just play with the kids. It was so fun to see Maryann's house. It is beautiful, I just wish it was closer!!! So thanks to the Dalton family for the great time, and hope to see you again very soon!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband!!

2009-02-03T08:41:00.000-08:00

Last night we had a surprise party for Matt, we are going out tonight so the kids wanted to have a party with him. We blew up balloons, and practiced our strategic plan of attack...... When we see dads truck yell TRUCK and turn off the T.V. then get in your positions and get ready. It was flawless, with one exception. Addy did not want to play along. She gave away our position as soon as he walked through the door. It was a riot! We still yelled surprise, and flipped on the lights.

So happy Birthday honey, I hope you enjoy every minute!

This made me laugh!

2009-02-01T15:46:00.000-08:00

Check this out, it's the MTV Twilight Spoof. It made me laugh hard. Let me know how you liked it.
Thttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sILnTjYlNxc

Happy Birthday!

2009-01-28T17:42:00.000-08:00

"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure."

January 29

Even though your not here, you are always on our minds and in our hearts. We will celebrate today, all of our wonderful memories with you. We will laugh, cry, and hopefully keep your awesome sense of humor alive.

I still remember standing in the candy bar isle laughing at all the funny things for your candy bar poster.

Notice the mincemeat pie instead of cake.

I love you and miss you Dad!

Happy Birthday!

When it rains, it pours! Literally.

2009-01-23T14:43:00.000-08:00

I do love the rain, in fact when I woke up this morning I heard the wonderful sound of water tapping heavily on the driveway, and I was happy. Then I realized it had rained all night. I said to Matt as he was leaving," I hope the basement doesn't flood!" Was it because I didn't knock on wood? I guess we'll never know because the basement had already flooded!! The wonderful sound of water tapping heavily was the result of our rain gutters malfunctioning. The water was just pouring out the side by the gallons, then making it's way down our foundation to the basement. Of course it was only really bad in the one room we have finished downstairs. We had to rip up the carpet, and take out the pad. Now we are just waiting for it to dry. ARGH!

Here's the good news, my ducks are very happy with their pools all around the house. I actually thought I saw them smiling;)

Have you ever wondered?

2009-01-21T09:43:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wondered what a fairy does all day?

Well first, she checks herself in the mirror to make sure she looks fabulous.

Next, she has her tea party. Guests by invitation only.

Finally, it's time for some cartoons. Being a fairy is hard work!!

When it is time to mingle among the commoners, she wears her everyday clothes as to not stand out among the crowds.

This little fairy would like to invite her Uncle Ryan over for some tea, to say thank you for the fairy dress. He wanted her to have one ever since we went to Disneyland. I think she likes it!!

Ahhhhhhh much better!

2009-01-18T17:34:00.000-08:00

My dear friend Brittney gave Matt and I a gift certificate for a couples massage. It was our Christmas gift. A few months ago I had a massage that was so horrible, I wasn't sure I ever wanted one again. The guy had no concept of OUCH THAT HURTS. So of coarse, I called Brittney to tell her about the torture I had been through. Her husband is a massage therapist so I wanted to find out if that was a normal occurrence. Of course the answer was no..... Any hew, so I had been wanting to get this massage ever since I got it. Matt wasn't as excited as me, so I asked him if it would be O.K. if I took Brittney instead. He thought that was great since he was going on the Klondike anyway.

It was FABULOUS!! We had so much fun, it was truly such a great out for me. Thanks Brittney, that was such a thoughtful gift. I'm sad we didn't get any pictures. Next time!

Like a fine wine, I only get better with age:)

2009-01-12T20:51:00.000-08:00

January 13, 1976. The day I was born. Yep I'm 33, I hear it's the new 23.

Either way, birthdays are actually good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest.

I have had so many great birthday's, my family and friends make each year so special. I had lunch with my dear friends at work yesterday, they decorated my locker, and made some really nice cards. I always love the calls and emails from everyone! It makes it worth it to turn a year older!

My poor little princess

2009-01-10T14:45:00.000-08:00

Thursday night, Adelynn was climbing on my bed and got her foot stuck between the mattress and the wood frame of the bed. Somehow she fell and fractured her tibia. I wasn't sure it was broken, and she had been sick the night before so she was very tired. She fell asleep and the next morning I took her to my moms because I had to go to work. My mom called and said she thought I should take her in and that she wasn't using her leg at all. We took her in to our Dr. office and had an x-ray. I was so sad that I had waited to take her, but the office was so good with her, and were so sweet to me as I tried to pull myself together. I couldn't stop crying after they told me. It looks like she will be O.K. She isn't supposed to walk on it for 7-10 days. That will be the hard part.

I never thought I would see my little girl in a cast, but I love that it's purple. We are working with her wardrobe to coordinate. HA ha. Thanks to my mom for singing to her and keeping us both calm while they were casting her leg!! Thanks to everyone at work who are so understanding, and willing to cover for me.

Ee i ee i oh sorry

2009-01-07T09:08:00.000-08:00

It was unfair of me to make it sound like Matt was an unhappy farmer.
He has been great to help me get them hay, and clip their nails. The goats have destroyed his barn, eaten trees, ruined fences. The dogs have been a pain also. I know he puts up with it all to make me happy. He never complains. I am really lucky to have such a great husband. I am sorry Matt, my post was not to hurt your feelings, it was for a laugh for me. Good thing Britt is the only one to read my blog.

Thank goodness for snow!

2008-12-31T12:14:00.000-08:00

I know with this 2 week break from school, my kids would be killing each other if it weren't for this awesome snow hill/fort my kids and Matt built.

They have loved it. The first night they put tea candles for light, I was worried they would ask to sleep in it!

P.S to all worried about the collapse of snow caves, this one is not dug in past the tarp. No worries:)

Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

2008-12-29T16:23:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve, the kids got matching P.J.'s from Disneyland. Addy fell asleep, so she didn't get to open hers.

Santa brought the very anticipated MP3 player for Coby.

He also brought Addy a stroller for her preemie cabbage patch named Dora, she was born August 18th. I wish it would have been the 19th. Santa brought lots of Lego's for Taylor. It was a great Christmas!!

The best part of Christmas, everyone being together!! Coby wanted to be wherever his Dad was, so he played his DS on the counter while they put Lego's together. What a great day!!

Someday Never Comes

2008-12-20T19:40:00.000-08:00

This is a funny tag my friend Brittney sent. Try it and see how many songs actually fit as you go along.

1. Put your iTunes/iPod on shuffle.2. For each question, press the nextbutton to get your answer.3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!4. Tag friends who might enjoy doing this.
*IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY? How bout' them cowgirls
*WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY? Angel
*WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL? Far behind
*HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY? Where is the love
*WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE? Don't fall in love with a dreamer
*WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO? Mamma Mia
*WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU? Not ready to make nice
*WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN? When she wakes up and finds me gone.
*WHAT IS 2+2? Time runs wild
*WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND? You
*WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE? Dreams come true
*WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY? Baby mine
*WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Southern Star
*WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE? Ticks
*WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU? Don't follow
*WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING? Love Song
*WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL? Dream a little dream of me.
*WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST? Save a horse ride a cowboy
*WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET? Don't close your eyes
*WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS? Bleeding love
*WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN? Wish you were here.
*HOW WILL YOU DIE? Control
*WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET? Silent all these years
*WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH? Coward of the county
*WHAT MAKES YOU CRY? Walk this way
*WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED? Me and Charlie talking
*WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST? I'm so into you
*DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU? Down home
*IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE? Mr. Right
*WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW? If I had you
*WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS? Someday Never Comes.

Thanks for the tag Brit, that was fun. I laughed when they actually made sense.

Merry Christmas to us!!!

2008-12-15T15:46:00.000-08:00

For Christmas this year, my mom flew us all down to Disneyland. I have dreamed about going there during the Holidays for years. It is amazing, and the weather was beautiful!!

This will definatly be a Christmas to remember. We all had so much fun, and being there with so many people you love makes it even more special.

It's all part of the experience

2008-12-01T08:04:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving weekend is full of so many fun things to do. We decorated a gingerbread Train, we watched the Parade of lights, Matt had a root canal. The fun never ends with us!!

We went out in search of the Stone family Christmas tree. After a quick stop at Macey's for the only the necessities, beef jerky, doughnuts, bridge mix, chips, suckers, gummy fish, Dr. pepper, Diet coke, and of coarse some water. We were ready to hit the road. Our tree permit took us to Eureka (Vernon) area. I love it down there! Well, we looked, and we looked, and then finally there it was, the Stone family Christmas tree! It was huge, and it wasn't going in the yard, it was going in our living room.

See it fit!! The smell of pine now fills our house. There is nothing like the smell of a Christmas tree to really get the kids excited. The next thing we did was write the kids letters to SANTA! It was a perfect weekend!

Please, no autographs

2008-11-29T15:57:00.000-08:00

This was the Daily Herald January 10, 1990. We were pretty awesome!

Recently me and four of my friends from my early teens went and enjoyed an afternoon together. This is just one of the fun memories we shared over lunch. From left to right Me, Helen (well her legs), and Brittney.Another memory shared is that of being dropped off at the mall on many occasions. We love to take pictures there, and buy a new flavor of wet lips. You remember the roll on gloss that was flavored. YUMMY! 1989!

This last memory comes with a sincere apology to my Mom. The girls remember me being very picky about a certain "greasy Bambi restaurant" and my mom took me to two other places till the princess found exactly what was pleasing to her palate. She should have let me starve!! It was such a great trip, thanks Mom for putting up with me. Also thanks Camille and Maryann for remembering me at my worst!! ha ha

There was a time, that not seeing them daily seemed impossible. Now 15 years has passed, things have changed for each of us dramatically. I feel very fortunate to be able to call these extraordinary women my friends!

Happy Thanksgiving, try the pie.

2008-11-21T18:45:00.000-08:00

Wow, where does the time go? It's almost Thanksgiving again. This year comes with some sadness. It is the first Thanksgiving without my Dad, and my Grandma Ollerton. I am so glad I got to spend last year with both of them at my parents house. My Dad always used to get excited this time of year for mincemeat pie. We used to be so grossed out by the thought of it. I used to think it was made out of deer meat, and raisins. YUCK!! Every year he would offer me some, and every year I would reply in the same sarcastic voice. "Oh could I please have some?" I never did try it.
I do have so many things to be thankful for. I am especially thankful for the gospel. I know that when this life ends, I will spend many special occasions with my Dad. Who knows maybe this year I will try some "mincemeat" pie.

Welcome to Nursery

2008-11-10T08:58:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was Adelynn's first time in nursery. I was worried that she wouldn't want to leave me. Yea right, the second she caught site of the toys and kids she willingly went right to the stranger on the other side of the door. I was glad she didn't cry! I went to check on her one time, because in my mind she had to be crying by now. Nope still fine.
I even let my class out a few minutes early to go get her, she actually fell asleep. I was thinking wow she loved it! Then as I was picking her up the lady says "she might have a few bruises on her." WHAT!!??? She goes on to explain, "there was a little boy picking on her, his mom had to come get him." So of coarse I overreact and worry that she was hit in the head and that's why she fell asleep. I guess there are a few kids in there that are a little rough. So next Sunday she is puttin' on the gloves!!

And they called it puppy love.

2008-11-08T07:19:00.000-08:00

This is just one of 10! They are almost 6 weeks old. So anyone in need of a puppy please let me know. They are all like this one with white on paws or on their back. Super cute!! Addy goes crazy when she goes out and they walk all around her. Just another fun day on the farm!

Tagged 8 things

2008-11-02T16:18:00.000-08:00

8 shows I like to watch.
1. Mythbusters
2. the news (boring hu?)
3. Rachael Ray
4. Deal or no Deal
5. Scrubs
6. The Office
7. John and Kate plus 8
8. Extreme Home makeover

8 things that happened yesterday.
1. Went to the home depot
2. I watched Matt fix my moms leaking faucet
3. I watched Matt build Zoey a dog house
4. Had lunch at Sonic (love their tots)
5. Went to best buy and bought Aerosmiths guitar hero
6. Watched Coby and Matt play guitar hero
7. Made Coby and Matt stop playing guitar hero
8. Sat in the hot tub.

8 favorite places to eat
1. April and Henry's 24th of July BBQ
2. The trolley
3. Lucky 5
4. Good Wood BBQ
5. Anything cooked up the canyon over a fire
6. Olive Garden
7. Chilies
8. Moms

8 things I'm looking forward to.
1. Disneyland in Dec.
2. Spring (having it be daytime longer)
3. Doing my Dads temple work
4. The movie Twilight to come out
5. Decorating for Christmas
6. Making Christmas candy
7. Eating Christmas candy
8. My boys getting tired of Guitar hero

8 things on my wish list
1. For my kids to understand the true meaning of Christmas
2. For gas to go below $2.00 a gallon
3. For time to slow down so we can enjoy one another
4. That Taylor loved school
5. That I could be as talented as my mom
6. That my kids would never get sick or hurt
7. That there was a bridge to our land, and we all had time to camp together
8. That I could heal broken hearts

8 people I tag
1. Brittney ( this is your 3rd tag DO IT)
2. Helen
3. Camille
4. Jerianne
5. Heather
6. Michelle
7. Sadly, I have no other blog friends that haven't been tagged already

Remember me?

2008-10-30T20:47:00.001-07:00

As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot...anything you remember! Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty cool (and funny) to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you!And yes I will be checking this about every 5 minutes to see if there are any comments.

The ghost of Halloween past

2008-10-28T13:03:00.000-07:00

I tried to find a picture of us our first Halloween without kids. We were Batman and Batgirl. Matt would have killed me, I thought he looked great in the tights!! However, I did find one of Dr. Phil. Matt is such a great Dad, he makes every holiday fun.

I love old Halloween pictures! This is Jennifer, Matt, and Cory. Here they are with with Linda too. So cute!! Happy Halloween!

Here are some pics from last year. Matt won the best costume at our ward party. Coby hated the fake hair he put on. It was a fun year.

Halloween party time!!

2008-10-18T19:08:00.001-07:00

Ever since my kids were little, Grandma Stone has put on an awesome Halloween party. Some years are cold, some are snowy and some like today are beautiful!! We started off with a hay ride down to the "pumpkin patch" aka Grandpa's farm. Then we put faces on the pumpkins. Most of the kids wanted to draw their own faces on them, rather than use the stickers. We have so many talented kids!! Then they played a variety of fun games (for prizes of course) and we ended like all great party's do, by frosting our own cupcakes. It was a great day, and all the kids had fun.

Thanks Grandma & Grandpa Stone!!!

Hawaiian Ice

2008-10-14T08:24:00.000-07:00

These last few weeks have been filled with a million different emotions.

Our family that lives on Maui came over to see my Grandma Jackson. Sean and Stacy stayed with us, along with her four beautiful children Serena, Shane, Shaylin, and Seanson. My Uncle Allen, my cousin Amy, and her son Triston stayed with my Uncle Vern.

Some of Stacy's kids had never seen snow, so that was our mission to find some snow for them. We drove up Payson canyon to the very top, that's where we found maybe an inch of slushy COLD snow. They loved it! It was such a beautiful day, all the leaves had changed. They all remembered the smell of the fall season.

Stacy and Seanson

This is the picture I like to call "Hawaiian Ice" It was COLD, but all the kids loved seeing the snow.

We did so many fun things together!

The Zoo

Pioneer Village (This is the Place Monument)

It's always so hard to tell them goodbye! I will miss Serena playing the piano, Shane playing with the boys, Shaylins beautiful smile, and whisper, and Seanson letting me know that he ate all his dinner in hopes for a chocolate ice cream bar.

I look forward to seeing them on Maui soon!!

16 yrs later, and a earlier bedtime.........

2008-09-21T14:03:00.000-07:00

16 years ago Maryann and I, along with a few other close friends went on what we thought was the BEST TRIP EVER!!! We were just 16 yrs old, and my very trusting very wonderful mom let me take Ryan's car to St. George for the sunshine tournament. We had a great time! Maryann and I just recently got reconnected, and we wanted another vacation together. It just seemed fitting that it be in St. George. We were able to do many of the things we wanted to do. See a play at Tuacahn (les miserables), hike in Zion's, eat at the pizza factory, and laugh at the lack of enthusiasm our husbands had for our nostalgic moments. Although many things have changed for us both over the years. Husbands, kids, being able to stay up past midnight. For me, it was as if time has stood still when we got back together.

A special thanks to our husbands, who let us be silly together again!!

Sometimes you just have to laugh!

2008-09-15T10:26:00.000-07:00

So I had just finished getting Addy dressed, and I went into the bathroom to put my makeup on, I noticed the tub was still full from Coby's bath. I quickly pulled the plug knowing that she would just get in if she saw it. Well the phone rang, so I went to get it. I didn't even answer the phone, and by the time I came back she was in and she was HAPPY!! I wanted to be angry, but with a smile like that, I didn't stand a chance. So I took off her clothes and she got her bath.

Turns out,,,, I can read.

2008-09-03T16:53:00.000-07:00

So it's been a little over a decade since I have read a book.(Not counting the B.O.M.) Turns out I can still read. Even better, I really like to. I started the Twilight series when we went to palisades. I was almost certain not to read them because I had heard so much about them, and quite frankly they sounded stupid. I gave in to peer pressure from the girls at work. I'm sooo glad I did. I am on the fourth book (breaking dawn). I am obsessed!! My son Taylor laughed at me because I was reading in the tub. However, I felt sad that he rarely sees me reading. I have a feeling that will change. Matt worries about what will happen after I'm done with the books. I'm hoping that someone has some ideas of books that are comparable!!!

15 minutes of fame, a miracle not forgotten!!

2008-08-25T10:40:00.000-07:00

We really witnessed a miracle that day, there was so much more that the media didn't even cover. I had Taylor head home because we were going to go to the store. The road to the store is a main highway. There is no way he could have held on that far. It is so important that we listen to that still small voice, and that we act on those feelings. I was in quite a hurry that day and remember almost not calling Rachael. The thought still haunts me. This day will forever be a reminder for me, and I'm sure for Harris family, that miracles really do still happen.
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Hide-And-Seek Scare
A 4-year-old boy who decided to play hide-and-seek almost had a tragic outcome when his parents couldn't find him. He was later found underneath his neighbor's car. Harry Smith speaks to the family. Share/Embed

simple game of hide-and-seek nearly had disastrous results for a little Utah boy. Four-year-old Taylor Harris decided the best place to hide would be under a neighbor's minivan. When he didn't come home on time, family and friends started looking for him, including the woman who owned the van. Robyn Stone drove for more than a mile until she heard the boy crying. That's when she made a shocking discovery — Taylor was wedged under her vehicle near a spare tire. Taylor Harris, his mother Rachel and Robyn Stone joined The Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith in New York on Friday to share their story. Robyn, who has a son Taylor's age, says the kids where playing hide-and-seek. She realized something was amiss when she didn't see Taylor go home. "You know, I always watch him go home. I make sure they go in the door and that Rachel knows that they're home. We live right next door, well across the street," Robyn explained. "And the door was open, and I hadn't seen him go in the house." Robyn says she then called Taylor's mom. What was her reaction? "No, I haven't heard the door open so he must not have come in the house," Rachel recalled. "I ran down the stairs immediately, we kind of met in the middle of the street trying to see what had happened, figure it out real quick." The two women say they were calling for Taylor and realized something was wrong after about five minutes, when he failed to answer. "He's not coming out and then 10 minutes went by and that's when I made the 911 call because I figure, OK, he's been gone too long," Rachel explained. She admits Taylor is pretty "precocious." "He's his own little man. That's a good way to put it for Taylor." Panic set in and Robyn decided to jump in her van and search the neighborhood for Taylor. "He's not at my house, he's not in the yard. I've got to go further. I've got to go to a park," she recalled. Asked how fast she was going, Robyn said, "At first, I started out 20 miles an hour, maybe less, and then I got on the main road which goes to the other park that I was going to and it was like 40, 45 miles an hour." She was unaware that Taylor was huddled underneath the van, hanging onto a bar. Asked by Harry Smith whether he was scared, Taylor nodded. Robyn says she didn't hear the little boy at first until she started to head back. "I heard him cry, panic cry — you know, a scared cry," she explained. "And so I immediately stopped my car, right in the middle of the road and got out and was looking from side to side. Maybe he was at a school. Where am I hearing him cry? I couldn't figure it out and then I realized." When they returned to Taylor's home, his mother says Robyn was in tears. "He came back to our house, our two houses and she was just a mess, she was crying, she could hardly talk and she said 'I found him, Rachel,' " she explained. "He was sitting in the car. I was like, 'OK, good.' She's like 'Under the car.' I was like, 'What?' " Rachel says when the first officer responded to the 911 call, he was just as floored by the incident as they were. Asked if she wonders if miracles do happen, Robyn said: "Well, we know they do. … I don't wonder anymore. There were definitely angels under the car.

I was just fine not knowing........

2008-08-20T12:42:00.000-07:00

So after being a dental assistant for close to 10 yrs. on and off, I finally WENT to the Dentist. I really don't like being in the chair, I like being by the chair!! After my exam and x-rays we only found five cavities. Not bad for 10 yrs!! However, one of the teeth became extremely angry after being drilled on. We tried putting a sedative filling in, that helped for a day or two. Then one beautiful Sunday morning I awoke to severe aching in my jaw and ear. So I called my Dentist (employer) and he met me down to his office. Luckily Dr. Stinky (aka JaNae) came with him.... Now lets pause and get a mental picture of the situation.....

There that's better, nothing a little laughing gas cant fix!! However, have you ever heard of someone having to go fetch their own willow for a spankin? Do you get a small one that stings and will possibly break, leaving you to pick another and start over? Or do you get a big one that will surely mend your bad behavior in one strike? I pondered this thought as I was loading my needle for my OWN shot. Its not something you look forward to. To make things worse, I knew exactly what they were doing, and how long the files were. I guess it is good in a way that now I experienced it for myself, and when telling people that "it's not that bad" I wont be lying. It wasn't that bad, I know every situation is different, and I have seen Matt go through an awful root canal, but luckily I didn't have the same experience. I think ultimately I would have been just fine not knowing what it was like!!!

Last trip before school

2008-08-18T17:55:00.000-07:00

Palisade Park (it's past Manti) What a beautiful place. Taylor and Coby enjoyed the paddle boat ALL DAY LONG!! I really think that eventually Taylor will grow gills. The Lake is so clean, and the hosts there are very helpful! We sort of set up in the wrong camp area, and as we figured it out here comes the Ranger, they laughed with us and offered to help numerous times. Matt is getting really good at setting the trailer up making it level.
Addy isn't the best camper yet. She gets frustrated with the limited space, and trying to sleep in a new place. She hated the paddle boat, because she had to wear a life jacket. She also just wanted to get in the water. We went through a whole package of dots trying to distract her enough to paddle across the lake.

It's a good thing Coby is willing to do anything to entertain her. She loves her big brothers!!!!
It was a full moon, we watched it come over the mountain each night. It was almost to bright to sleep!!! We had a good time, and we taught the kids that trick where you put your arms through someone Else's shirt to make it look like their arms. The funniest was when Coby put his arms in Matts shirt! Taylor and I laughed so hard!!

The fun doesn't stop there!! Then when we came home we showered (I forgot deodorant) then we went up to Sugarhouse park for a reunion with the Mckell family. That's Matts moms family. It was fun, they had a blow up slide for the kids, it was nice. We were very tired that night!!! I think we try to cram in all kinds of fun stuff before the kids start school. Hopefully they had fun too.

Please feel free to leave comments, suggestions, rude remarks, whatever.

2008-08-12T11:55:00.000-07:00

I stole (borrowed) these directions from Brittneys Blog, it helped me a bunch when leaving comments. Thanks Brit!!!!
Below every post is the word "comments" in white text -- click on this.
Leave your comment in the comment box, and then complete the word jumble underneath it.
At this point you have a few options: You can sign up for a Google account (which is super easy), and sign your name that way. OR You can select "Name/URL", and just enter your name (a URL is unnecessary) OR You can select Anonymous, but please put your name at the end of your comment.
Finally, click on the box with the words "Publish Comment" and you're done!
Thanks, good luck, and I look forward to reading

Co-Ed Softball

2008-08-11T12:16:00.000-07:00

It's finally here, Co-ed softball. This year my awesome employer (Dr. David Hansen) decided to sponsor a team. We play every Wednesday for 9 weeks. This is a sport I absolutely love! We have an awesome team made up of the best darn dental assistants from Woodland Dental, Dr. Hansen, family and friends. With this line up we will be unbeatable. If anything I guarantee we will be having the most fun!! We made sure to get the hot tub nice and hot for after the games. The older I get the longer it takes to heal those pulled muscles. So anyone looking for some good laughs, and great plays come and support us.

8/13- 6:30 9/24-8:30

8/20-8:30 10/01-6:30

8/27- 6:30 10/8-6:30

9/3 -8:30

9/10 -8:30 *All games will be at the Salem ball park.

9/17 -7:30

The end of yet another summer.......

2008-08-06T10:51:00.000-07:00

Well we are just around the corner from starting a new school year. Taylor will be in fourth grade, and Coby in first, Matt in 14th? He is finishing with his associates in drafting this fall! He is my hero. He has gotten such good grades, and he has been able to work full time, be in scouts, and still be an excellent husband and Father! He is going to keep going after his associates, either to be a licenced surveyor, or technical management.
That means it's just me and Adelynn at home all day. I am excited for the boys, they are getting bored here at home. We have tried to do as many things as we can this summer, but with the cost of gas, and me working rotating Saturdays it has been hard. It seems time just goes by to fast. I am really trying to enjoy every day!

That doesn't mean we haven't had fun!!

We had our first annual Ollerton reunion at the Mapleton City Park.
My Uncle Kris did an awesome job organizing this fun day, which also happened to be my Moms 40th birthday!! May 30.

We started out with our first camping trip to the sandunes with the Bishop family. It didn't take long to realize that we had picked the most windy spot in the State. It was soooooooo windy we actually came home a day early.

(That doesn't mean we didn't have fun!)

For Taylors birthday, we went to Seven Peaks that was fun, the next weekend was the Allen family reunion (my Grandma Jacksons family) in Coalville. That was great!! We stayed overnight in a hotel there, and the kids swam, and we had a great time talking to everyone!

Shortly after that we went to Lagoon with Ryan, Susan, and Zachary for Ryans company party. It was very crowded, and the lines were long, but the kids loved it.

The 4th of July, normally we have tickets to the Stadium of Fire, however the tickets were sold out in a matter of minutes. So my Mother in law Janeen came up with something even funner. She got us hotel rooms at Park City. The kids wanted to jump on the tramp that you can do tricks on, so the "adults", I use this term loosely, decided to go down the Alpine coaster, and the Alpine slide. It was so much fun!! The hotel had an awesome pool and lets not forget the shopping and the gourmet carmel apples!!

Normally we go camping almost every weekend, so we had to make our second camping trip of the summer count!! We took our trailer up to Payson Lakes, and stayed in the campground. It was beautiful. We got up to the site around 10pm, and we were hot, so we opened all the windows in the trailer and went to bed. I woke up about 2 hrs later, and I was FREEZING! It was so confusing to actually be cold. It was a rough night for Adelynn too.
We decided to get an early start at the lake to fish. It might have been to late for the fish to be biting, but just the right time for our boys to start swimming. I think it was around 9a.m.
The day was filled with swimming, feeding potguts licorice, feeding Matt licorice, keeping Adelynn away from licorice. They humored me by doing the crafty things I wanted to do. Matt taught them many things about plants, ones you can eat, and ones that will kill you if you eat them. There is nothing more satisfying that sitting around a campfire with your family, the smell of pine trees and campfire mixed, no T.V, no Nintendo DS, just you and the stars, oh and the space station Coby saw. It is as close to Heaven as I can imagine.

I forgot to mention that Coby also found a solution to that pesky smoke that gets in your eyes while roasting marshmallows.

And lets not forget the many sleepovers at Gramy's house, swimming in her pool with Zachary, BBQ's with family and friends that make summer so magical. Here's to many more!

The Stones have arrived.

2008-08-06T08:39:00.000-07:00

Ever since I started reading the best blog in the world, I have wanted to try one for myself. The best being my best friend Brittney. So here goes nothing. Yesterday we made the very steep, very long, very beautiful hike up to Timpanogos Caves. It was the perfect day to go. It was overcast and a slight breeze. We made it to the caves with only minutes to spare before the tour. I guess I should have remembered to explain to the kids the rules of the cave. Our tour guide while very informative, was also very strict. I think she tagged my kids as the "rule breakers". They couldn't do anything right. Just as I was ready to say back off lady, she started in on another family. We were rushed through the cave no dilly dallying, I felt terrible for the people who traveled from as far as Washington to see this beautiful treasure. We were actually the only "local" ones out of a group of 15. I guess being in the exact middle of the fault line we didn't want to hang around anyway. Unfortunatly I was so ticked off, I had a hard time enjoying the cave.....However, I was able to vent the WHOLE way down the mountain, so the time just flew by. Sorry Maryann you had to listen to it all. All in all we really had fun!! The moral of this story is only go to the cave when Cory's cousin is working, and DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING!!! Watch out everyone the Stones have arrived.