Our Highway

6 Years Old..... its Gracie blogging again.

2010-05-01T16:50:00.000-07:00

Andrew is 6 now! He was very happy about his cake, and that he got to share the day with his sister Sylvie.

Our Easter

2010-05-01T16:46:00.000-07:00

We had a good Easter. It was fun to find the eggs even though most of them cracked.

Sylvie's Blessing

2010-05-01T16:37:00.000-07:00

Sylvie's blessing was so special. Mom forgot to take pictures on her blessing day, so she took them when she grew out of her dress. And yes, the back is undone.

Ready...Okay!

2010-02-04T10:58:00.000-08:00

I had to include a pic of the girls before their halftime performance. Thanks for the pic Kels. It's been fun to watch them dance and cheer during Hillcrest halftimes. It's also fun to watch the games. We've missed basketball and football since my bros have graduated.

Love these girls!!

2010-02-04T10:42:00.000-08:00

Nic came while Rick had to leave town for a few days for work. I am so blessed to have the best sisters in the world. Marie made and brought dinner on Sunday so the Fullmer fam could celebrate Sylvie and just hang out together. Kelsi came and primped the girls for their cheer halftime performance when I was still in the hospital. My long distance sisters Amber and Britt are just a phone call away and I talk to them often. I LOVE THESE GIRLS. I also have many other "sisters" who have brought meals, gifts, and kept me company. What would I do without you! Thanks again Nic for cleaning, cooking, loving my kids, and keeping me company when I needed you. Rick's mom came and watched the kids while Rick and I were at the hospital and took Adam for the three days Rick was gone. That was so nice. I know we're also recieving blessings from Mom's mission and she's where she's supposed to be now. Love you Mom!

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Sylvie Ann

2010-01-30T15:13:00.000-08:00

Sylvie was born 1/28 at 5:00pm! We are thrilled to have her here. She weighed 6lbs 12oz and is 20in long. We of course think she's perfect. I'm home now, am doing well and am determined to make myself rest (not easy for me). My family and friends are a big help! Thank-you EVERYONE!! Rick is home to baby me now and Nic is coming to take over things for a few days. I fell so blessed to be a mom.

Where do I begin...

2010-01-14T11:58:00.000-08:00

So- after getting so far behind on my blogging, I've decided to do my best to keep up with it starting with today. Lots happened inbetween the first day of school and today, but to simplify things I'm starting with today. Today we are anxiously awaiting our 5th baby. We're all so excited. She could come any day now. Rick has been out of town for business the last four days. He gets home tonight, then anytime after that we're good to go. I rarely get in front of the camera when I'm prego, so treasure this. ha I took the kids to the fabric store and let them each pick out fabric for their own burp rag. They helped me make them, and hopefully will help me burp her! They loved it!

I made a baby blanket, one of my first. Definately made with lots of love and not lots of talent or experience.

First Day Of School

2009-09-20T09:49:00.000-07:00

We had an awesome first day of school. Andrew is soexited to be in kindergarten. I am going to do a lot of fun things this year in 5th grade, like going to Pine Basin. Emree has an awesome teacher, Mrs. Manges, and they do a lot of fun things inthere class. Andrew loves his teacher. He said that his teacher said he was suppost to play, and do his homework the next day.

Happy B-Day Dad!!

2009-09-20T09:42:00.000-07:00

Dad's B-Day was raelly fun! We had a raelly good cake, and ate dinner at Craigo's.

Our trip to Montana

2009-08-19T14:56:00.001-07:00

Montana was so fun! We stayed at Fairmont Hot Springs,went swimming, went into a cave, and went to a ghost town. We had so much fun swimming. Inside the caves were so cool! We went 340 feet below were we started, and at one point we were 15 miles above sea level. Virginia City was really cool we stopped at the candy shop and there was a cool taffy stretcher and good candy.

Em's 8th b-day

2009-08-19T14:36:00.000-07:00

Em just turned 8! I can't believe she is going to get baptized! We had a family party and for her desert she wanted the cherry pie that grandma Fullmer makes. For her friend party she went to the Still Water Mansion with 2 of her friends. At the mansion the lady dressed them up fancy, and they had a tea party, played games and opened presents.

Blogging Buddy

2009-08-19T14:16:00.000-07:00

I'm so happy to report that Gracie is taking over blogging duties at least for now. As a soon to be mother of five - ya that's right- I need help and Gracie is my go to girl. Love that girl. Thanks Grace.xoxoxo

Palisades Hike

2009-08-19T14:07:00.001-07:00

We took the kids on a hike to a beautiful lake where we enjoyed a picnic, wading, and moose watching. We left the car at 10:30am and got back at 6:20pm. The kids did so well and no one complained! Rick and I decided we'd been on too many YW and Scout hikes with whiney kids - we want to train ours early.

Summer So Far...I love having my kids home for summer! Here's some of what we've been up to.

2009-07-20T14:53:00.001-07:00

Chicken Farming...yep we have chickens. The boys are obsessed with them. Drew lets them out and tries to catch them for fun. Adam shouts orders at them, stuffs sticks thru the netting of their coop, and feeds them pretty constantly. Em gathers the eggs. We get five a day.

4th of July/Adam's extended family birthday party. Not every kid gets a big bbq and fireworks for their birthday.

2009-07-20T14:53:00.000-07:00

On Adam's actual b-day we fed the ducks and geese on the greenbelt, then hit Reed's Dairy for ice cream. I have to say I know my baby. He was in heaven.

Gracie and Em did Bonneville Cheer Camp this year. They loved it and still perform their dance and cheers for anyone who will watch.

Em played coach pitch softball this year and had lots of fun. Her coach Suzanne gave all the girls funky nicknames - Em's was Elvis. Funny, but Em wasn't so sure about it at first but it got to be a joke thru the season.

This was Drew's first year of tee-ball. His first game was a little rough...I had to hold his hand around the bases kinda rough. By the middle of the second game I was so happy to see him holding back a huge grin instead of nervous tears.

Cabe and Kels Wedding Bells!

2009-06-24T12:23:00.000-07:00

Cabe and Kelsi's sealing was so special. Nic asked me if I was going to cry I just finished saying "I'm good" when the tears started. They are a darling couple and we love them so much.
Okay so this is a little out of order, but this is my fam at the Blackfoot reception.

Cabe and Kelsi each have seven siblings so they have lots of love and support.

Kelsi is a great dancer and always planned to have a dance party at her reception. She made up a dance for her and Cabe to perform to kick it off. Their performance was definately the highlight of the night.

Happy 10th Birthday Gracie Girl!

2009-06-01T07:07:00.000-07:00

Gracie had her birthday planned out months in advance this year. She wanted to go to the mall and lunch with friends. HUH? I thought my idea of a strawberry shortcake pinata, pin the tail on the donkey, and party hats for everyone would be a hit. Actually it was lots of fun. Love you Gracie!

Em and Gracie's Violin Concert

2009-05-31T13:59:00.000-07:00

Can you tell who's sincerely excited?

SLC trip highlights

2009-05-31T13:57:00.000-07:00

Build a Bear

2009-05-31T13:54:00.000-07:00

Nic and Ben joined us for swimming at the hotel

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Rick and Adam snoozing. I can't resist a pic with Rick napping with the kids.

I'm beyond excited to report that Gracie has taken over bathroom cleaning duty. She does a great job - everyone needs a Gracie!

Happy 5th Birthday Drew!

2009-03-09T13:11:00.000-07:00

My little guy is five! We had a big Fullmer/Rumsey party yesturday to celebrate. Drew is so funny these days. His newest thing is telling pretty imaginative stories. Last week when I asked him about school he said "we just had a big wrestling match, I got Caleb down, then Jacob, then Jagger. I got the biggest trophy but I had to leave it at school." I registered him for kindergarten today - crazy. I told him that I'll cry my eyes out when he goes to school everyday. He looked at me kind of nervously "mom, eyes don't come out!" I love that boy.

Steadfast in Faith

2009-03-09T12:35:00.000-07:00

My mom got her mission call to Cebu, Phillipines!!!!!!!!! Wow she is such an example to our family of love of the gospel and deep faith in our Savior. She has had trials that have only increased her faith. Now she is choosing to retire from teaching at 54 and serve the Lord for 18 months. She is a woman devoted to the gospel. What a gift to our family. We will now have the blessings of 2 full-time missionaries serving!

Cabe and Kelsi

2009-03-02T19:10:00.000-08:00

Big news for the Fullmer family. We've got a new soon to be Fullmer! Caleb and Kelsi got engaged last week. Gotta love the date for 1/2 semester, engaged for 1/2 semester approach. Atta boy Cabe. I guess when you know you just know.

Spirit Week

2009-03-02T19:03:00.000-08:00

Crazy Hair Day. Enough said. Em wanted her hair as crazy as I could get it so she could win the prize for craziest hair in her class. Gracie has a little more pride than that and stopped me when she thought it was getting too crazy.

Em has so much school spirit! I tried to talk her out of dressing up for dress like you favorite cleb or athlete day. I couldn't think of anything except hanna montana ( I guess she is so yesturday). She came up with the idea to dress as a cheerleader. She said she was our cousin Tiera Fullmer. My girls love her and have always looked up to her. I'm not sure if she is her favorite celeb or athlete.

Star Valley

2009-02-12T16:56:00.002-08:00

We had a great gettaway with some friends at their cabin in Star Valley, WY. The weather was gorgeous so we spent lots of time outside. We also had fun inside playing games and chatting. I love quick trips away they help me through a long winter.

Fireman Drew

2009-02-12T16:56:00.001-08:00

I went with Drew's preschool class to the firestation. Drew was in heaven from the school bus ride there to the tour of the trucks and station. I love seeing my kids so excited it's a mommy highlight for me.

Anyone who knows me well knows winter is not my season. I struggle with cold temps and icy roads. Sledding I find terrifying, but about once a year I take one for the team and go along. We have a hill near our house our kids love. Adam and I have about a 20 minute threshhold then we are cold and grumpy. Next year Adam will probably be old enough to enjoy it and I'll be the only grumpy baby.

Christmas Highlights

2009-01-04T13:32:00.000-08:00

We had a great Christmas!

2009-01-04T13:08:00.000-08:00

Rick and I spent a couple days in West Yellowstone snowmobiling, hot tubbing, and relaxing.
My favorite Christmas gifts were Spence, Britt, Isabel, and Max surprising us on our doorstep, and the picture of the Salt Lake temple I've been wanting.

We had a sleepover with Payton and Isabel. They had fun playing games and reading. We also gave them the full spa treatment (a tradition for staying at aunt hil's).

Drew was a wiseman for the Nativity at the ward party.

SLC

2008-12-23T14:56:00.000-08:00

Rick had some meetings for work in SLC so we tagged along and played. We fed birds at Sugarhouse Park, swung by Cabela's (Rick's fav), saw the beautiful lights on Temple Square, and Spent some (not enough) time with Nic and Rob. It was a quick but nice gettaway.

MTC

2008-11-23T12:46:00.001-08:00

This week I traveled with my brothers and mom to Utah where we took Alec to the MTC. Rick stayed with the kids, so Alec and my fam said their good-byes before we went. Em cried, she has such a tender heart. So I love the MTC. I have mission envy every time I am there. I love the feeling there. Anyway, our trip was great. We stayed with Nic and Rob, ate breakfast at Village Inn (a Fullmer pre MTC tradition), and laughed tonz. At the MTC they advise you to make your good-byes "quick like a band-aid". We cried, but are so proud of Alec. He has always been so spiratually mature and will be a great missionary.

Hanna Montana and the Funky Witch

2008-11-16T19:02:00.001-08:00

We had a fun Halloween. The girls had a carnival at school. I took the boys to play some games and fight the crowd. Our ward had a trunk or treat so we hit that, did some trick or treating, then left the kids for a late night while Rick and I went to dinner with friends. Adam loved his costume he cried when we took it off. Drew put a lot of thought into what he wanted to be for Halloweem and decided on Optimus Prime. He assured me it was "just Andrew" under the mask.

It just doesn't get any better than this!

2008-10-26T11:19:00.000-07:00

What an incredible week! The Lord has blessed the Fullmer family! Caleb came home on Tuesday night at 11:00 PM (that's why the kids are in their pj's). Amber, Spenc, Nic, Rob and Ben got in early Friday morning (3:00 am). Alec recieved his endowments as Mom, and all 7 siblings and most spouses (we really missed Dave and Britt) shared the sweet experience of being in the temple together. Sunday was Alec's Farwell and Caleb's Homecoming. They both gave increadible talks. I'm so proud of them. We had a big lunch with family and friends after. That night we had Gracie's solo suzuki concert. She worked hard and did wonderful. She had support from lots of family and friends. Inbetween all the events was lots of kickin it with the fam. I never laugh so hard as when I'm with my brothers. My sisters are my best friends and I love time with them. Nothing compares to the bond between sisters. Having them all together was so much fun.

2008-10-26T10:44:00.000-07:00

Em loves her uncle

Caleb, Spence, Alec, Josh, Mom, Me, Amber, and Nic

Gracie with her fabulous violin teachers Julie Shuster and her daughter Trista

Proud mommy

Soccer Girl

2008-10-26T10:25:00.000-07:00

Em had a fun season of soccer. She's the one in the green jacket in the middle. This was their coldest game, but she toughed it out.

Sunday Naps

2008-10-26T10:21:00.000-07:00

We just changed to 9:00 church - yea! Em and I took advantage and snuggled up for a rest. Well one of us slept. Look closely at Em...she's trying not to smile for the pic.

Snuggley Boys

2008-10-26T10:16:00.000-07:00

Drew and Adam are best buds. Drew often says to his little brother "Adam come snuddle me." Adam is such a snuggler he always does.

cabbage patch kid

2008-10-26T09:59:00.000-07:00

Adam loves helping me in the garden and I love his company.

School Boy

2008-08-31T09:22:00.000-07:00

Drew started his second year of preschool Thursday. So when I said the girls get chatty when the get nervous - ditto with Drew. He was so excited to wear his wolverine shirt he picked out when we were school shopping. Drew got himself ready to go first thing in the morning. His school starts at noon. It was a long wait, but he survived and had a fun first day of school.

Happy Birthday Rick!

2008-08-31T08:52:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Rick's 35th birthday last week. We had a few different celebrations throughout the week. I got him a new wedding ring. His original one fell off when he was waterskiing, so is at the bottom of Ririe reservor. He really liked the new one - but I think he secretly liked the new GPS he gave himself as a birthday present more. Just a guess/observation. I love Rick so much and feel so blessed to have him.

School Days

2008-08-24T15:52:00.000-07:00

Gracie and Em are back at school. They were excited and nervous. They get very valley girl chatty when filled with these emotions. We pretty much had the chattyness til I dropped them off with their teachers the first day. The boys and I missed them like crazy. Drew and I have "Drew time" when he chooses what we do. We pretty much have Drew time much of the day with hil time to get stuff done scarce. Oh well.

Called To Serve

2008-08-18T11:13:00.001-07:00

Alec got his call to Charelston, West Virginia! We are so excited for Alec and the people of West Virginia he will meet, teach and serve. He is such a stand out. Such a great example for our kids. I know our family is blessed when we have a missionary serving. He enters the MTC on November 19th so he will get to spend about a month with Caleb before he leaves. Caleb gets home October 15th ish. Drew said he wants to serve his mission in "Rimrock" ( the area of the foothills by our house). Sounds good to me. I just love that when we have missionaries out we talk about and pray about missionary work more. I really don't know what effect he was going for with the yellow mesh hat, maybe a shout out to cabe since he closes his emails "keep it gangsta".

2008-08-18T10:13:00.000-07:00

Rick planned a boy's camping trip with the Rumsey family. They went to kilgore for fishing, four wheeling, and I really don't know what else. Given the Rumsey boys, I'm sure lots of stimulating conversation was involved. heehee Drew loved it. While our boys were gone Gracie, Em and I loaded up on back to school clothes, went to lunch and got pedicures. Adam hung with the girls this time. Maybe next year he'll camp with the boys. We have had such a wonderful summer. I find joy as a mom building relationships and making memories with my kids. This summer we did lots of reading together, and playing together. We read the first in the Series of Unfortunate Events Series and Pippi Longstocking and lots of picture books. We had bum wars on the tramp, played badmittin, statue store, freeze tag, hide and seek, etc. I will cry when the go back to school on Thursday. I always do.

Miss Em

2008-08-17T20:32:00.000-07:00

Emree turned 7 on August 2nd. Crazy. She is such a tender hearted wonderful little girl. She is so concerned about Adam and if he is safe and well taken care of. Adam begs her to walk with him. When he finally gets it by himself it will be due to Emree's patience with him. She is just the right size to march him around. Emree loves the scriptures and amazes us at what she understands and remembers after reading. Em wanted a baby alive for her birthday. I wasn't quite sure about the idea, but she is so maternal and loving to take care of baby dolls keeps her "little girl" with a big sis who's into big girl stuff. We love Emree millions and will keep her our little girl for as long as we can.

More Oregon

2008-08-16T18:13:00.000-07:00

So I wanted to post some more of our Oregon vacation. Some friends have asked me for details...so here's what I know. We stayed just outside Florence on Heceta Beach. There are beach houses and condos to rent. We all got beach houses and they vary in price depending mostly on size and location. Lots of info online of course if you want to search. Here's some more pics while we're at it .Heceta Lighthouse (tours to the top - really interesting)
Our Beach House

Lots of beautiful sea life in the tidepools

Drew, Gracie, Nathan, Peyton, Emree, and Broc

Adam's 1st Birthday!

2008-07-11T15:29:00.001-07:00

We celebrated Adam's first birthday with a family bbq

on the fourth complete with fireworks! Adam is such a fun little guy. So smiley like his dad. He has Rick's dimple's and shows them off every chance he gets. Emree made up a dance for the party. She was a big hit!

Florence OR...our paradise for a week

2008-07-11T15:29:00.000-07:00

I LOVE SUMMER! We have been busy playing this summer. By playing I mean yardwork which is my play I have to admit. We have done some other fun stuff though. The kids took swimming lessons the first two weeks they were out of school. The girls started a cheer camp they love. We spent a week on the OR coast and loved it! We stayed at a beach house straight out of pottery barn magazine. We toured a beautiful lighthouse, aquarium, ate yummy seafood, hiked, rode a 25 passenger dune buggy, and discovered all kinds of ocean life in the tidepools. We loved the beautiful landscapes of bright blue ocean and lush forests. Best of all we spent time with family we don't see often. I love my family.

2008-06-18T12:59:00.000-07:00

Who needs the spa when you have two fun girlie girls to play with?

Em and Drew feed the horses in their PJ's before breakfast.

Rexburg airshow highlights

2008-06-07T16:44:00.000-07:00

We've had such a soggy, windy, cold summer so far. Gracie, Em, and Drew are troopers and brave the weather in their "mommy made" rain gear. I remember Amber, our friend Sunde and I rain proofing ourselves with garbage bags when we were kids, so it was fun to pass on the memory.
Our Fullmer baby graduates from High School - Wow! Congrats Alec!!! You are a standout and we are so proud of you!!

I sneeked a pic of Gracie studying her scriptures. Sweet!

2008-05-21T14:12:00.000-07:00

We had an extra special FHE at mom's on Monday. Thirty-Five years ago my mom and dad were sealed in the Logan temple. My mom shared some memories of their courtship and wedding. Mom slipped into her wedding dress (worn by her mom about 60 years ago for her wedding) and looked stunning. I know my dad would say she is even more beautiful than the day they were married. She is inside and out. We love to share memories of my dad, and do every chance we get.

It's Mow Time!

2008-05-17T14:40:00.000-07:00

Something about the sound and smell of mowing a lawn tells me it's summer! Our family loves spending time outside working and playing together.

Adam Loves the Big Boy Bath

2008-05-17T14:36:00.000-07:00

Best Friend Boy Cousins

2008-05-17T14:32:00.000-07:00

Benjamin, Adam, and Luke

Adelle's 3rd Birthday

2008-05-17T14:22:00.000-07:00

Dave and Amber came to visit for a day, so we of course had a dinner and soccer game at our house. We have so much fun together. Dave went back to San Antonio, but Amber, Jorja, Adelle, and Luke are here for a week and a half YEA! We celebrated Adelle's birthday with a bbq and of course another soccer game. So fun! Grammy had all but two grandchildren here, so we had to get a pic.

Amber and Dave

2008-05-17T14:13:00.000-07:00

Dave and Amber Webb's family - Adelle, Dave, Jorja (Dave told her to look like a cheerleader to get her to smile, good job Jorja), Luke, and Amber

Gracie's 9th

2008-05-04T09:45:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Gracie's 9th birthday yesterday. Rick and I decided this will be her last birthday - this growing up is getting too much. In another 9 years she will be 18! When we lived in a neighborhood I remember Gracie asking "mom, when I get big can I live in Beverly's house (next door neighbor). Now that we live out of town she asks "mom when I grow up can I build a house on the land next to us?" Sounds great. Gracie is such blessing to our family. We love her millions.

Mr. Mischief

2008-05-04T09:25:00.000-07:00

Drew gets a nagging urge to climb on top of the fridge - which he knows he's not supposed to do. I saw him inching up the banister so I tried to distract him by saying "Drew lets go have a rest time, mommy needs a nap too." Using his usual loads of expression he says "its otay mom, you go on ahead, I'll catch up wif ya later." He has me wrapped around his finger.

Little Rick - Little Chad

2008-05-02T16:11:00.000-07:00

Paytinn Webster came to play yesturday. She and Gracie always have so much fun together. I think it's cute how they both look so much like their daddies! I've been friends with her parents for years so having girls the same age and who are so much alike is fun. They filled me in on all the latest Myllie Cyrus and Nick Jonahs news and the many girls Zac Efron has to choose from. Oh the drama!They did take a break from singing along with Taylor Swift to help Em with a school project and climb trees. They are all really sweet girls, I like having them around.

Highlights January - March 2008

2008-05-01T19:32:00.001-07:00

Em and I had a girls gettaway to San Antonio to visit Amber and Dave's Fam. Rick was so wonderful to take care of everything while I was gone. He knew how badly I needed time with my sis and a break from the tundra. Gracie decided she would just stay home, but had second thoughts when it was too late. Em and I missed her and our boys like crazy, but had a nice vacation. Day 1 was power shopping @ the Tanger Outlets. My second time there and still fav shopping destination. The girls entertained themselves and Amb and I were so in the zone we weren't even embarassed at obvious eye rolling as our girls created their own musical using store displays for sets and props. Nothing like a full day of shopping with a sis. Day 2 was Amber's b-day. We tried our best to spoil her and make her day great. I made a carrot cake her request and we all went out to La Madeline's for dinner. Very yummy and very french. Day 3 was the lake. The weather was perfect (high 70's - 80's). Just feeling the warm/hot sun on my skin was rejuvination enough to face the rest of our ID winter. I mostly enjoyed just being with my sister and her darling family.

Benjamin!

2008-05-01T19:28:00.001-07:00

Gracie, Em, and Drew hold Nic and Rob's first baby,Benjamin for the first time and are instantly obsessed. For days after Drew askes "mom, when can we go visit Venchamin." The girls love holding him and get excited at the thought of babysitting him.

2008-05-01T19:15:00.000-07:00

I helped in Drew's preschool on Friday. Drew loved the sensory table with dirt and worms (real and alive). He dangled one in front of me and said "c'mon mom they don't even have teeth mom, they won't hurt you." I told him it was the yuck factor and he came back with "c'mon mom, Hayden (Ferney)'s mom does it, she holds worms, I saw her." Trying not to giggle, I asked "when have you seen Hayden's mom hold a worm?" A quick glance to the side then "on Saturday." He's a nut

Nic had the kids over for a chocolate dipping party. They dipped pretzels, cinnamon bears, strawberries, shirt sleeves, etc. Yummy!

Drew and I beat the winter blahs (in April) by playing Dora. Drew exed all rules and said it was called Diego. The only rule is "you don't make any any sense of it." Sounds about right.

We celebrated Drew and Jaylynn's b-day's together this year. We had a BIG party with lots of famiy and food. Drew wanted a spiderman cake so I got out his spiderman mask and tried my best to duplicate spiderman's face. Good thing he's only 4 and not too criticle.