Feltner Family

Surprise party 2010

2010-12-20T07:31:00.001-08:00

This year we decided to attend the city of Surprise "Surprise Party". I've heard about it, but we have never gone in the past. Some friends of our invited us to go with their family so we went:0)
I had no idea it would be so awesome! They had about 10 hot air balloons that they blew up, sky divers jump it at night, and then fireworks at the end. They also had tons of vendors and of course my favorite...funnel cakes!
We had so much fun!

That's my boy!

2010-12-18T18:39:00.000-08:00

I don't have a picture for this one...but just had to share!
This past week the boys decided that they wanted to earn their own money to spend on Christmas gifts. One night they asked me if they could find things that they could sell and post them on craigslist.
I decided it wouldn't do any harm just as long as it was all done in my name and I had to do all the comuniating with other people.

They ended up making $92.00!!! I was pretty proud of them :0) They both have quiet the bussiness mind.

Preschool stuff...

2010-12-18T18:28:00.000-08:00

I hate to post too much about preschool stuff, but this past week this was a big part of my life!
On Monday and Tuesday I did a polar Express party for the kids...as you can see I was the train conductor, and then we had Mrs. Clause come to visit.
On Wednesday and Thursday and I did a "Preschool Cafe" for the parents to come and see their kids. I am personally pretty proud of it and I thought that it went very well.

Halle's gingerbread girl

2010-12-18T18:21:00.000-08:00

Halle was given the project at school to make her own gingerbread person. She did it all by herself and was very proud. I found this video on my camera (she made it while I was scouts). She would die if she knew I posted it, but it's just too darn cute!

My newest project

2010-12-18T18:19:00.001-08:00

I made this just recently for Christmas...I thought it turned out cute :0)

Jay's actual birthday

2010-12-18T18:14:00.001-08:00

Jayden's birthday was on the 30th. We all did our tradition chocolate chip pancake breakfast and presents.
Tyler picked Jay up a little early and took him for his birthday. Jay really wore Tyler completely out! They went to lunch, the mall, bowling, Cabella's, and then Peter Piper Pizza for lunch. They both had a lot of fun :0)

Here comes Santa!

2010-12-18T18:02:00.000-08:00

After our Thanksgiving celebration, we had a special visitor come. The kids all truly LOVE this Santa. It's sort of become our Gordon family tradition now :0)

Thanksgiving Week

2010-12-18T17:55:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We were able to have it at Brett and Heather's so we didn't have to go anywhere :0) We had my parents come down as well as have Natalie and Tim's family stay with us.

We had lots of fun. Heather and Brett did a great job! We even had a jump house for the kids to play in. Heather bought the ugliest sweaters she could find for everyone and wrapped them up for us to unwrap. Here are some fun pictures.

Natalie and I also had a fun time that night of doing our annual black Friday night. This time we started at 10pm and stayed out all night waiting for deals.

Jayden's Surprise Party!

2010-11-20T09:32:00.000-08:00

This past month, I have been working diligently to give Jayden a surprise party. I wanted to do something fun since his birthday always lands real close to Thanksgiving. We are always gone, or all his friends are gone so we never really get to have a party.
This year we did a surprise...and I think I didn't a pretty good job :0)

We had pizza, soda, cake and ice cream. Then we all watched a movie that I made for Jay filled with picture of him from the time he was born until now. The song I put it to was "Don't worry, be happy". It was the best song I could think of that would fit Jayden.

Then I gave all the kids 4 tickets. They got to buy popcorn, soda, or candy with their tickets and then watch the newest release movie "The last Air bender". It was a lot of fun!

I think we surprised Jayden pretty well. It took him a second to even realize what was going on.

Jayden's Arrow of Light

2010-11-20T09:26:00.000-08:00

On Tuesday, November 16 Jayden received his Webelo, Arrow of Light, as well as crossed over into boy Scouts.
It was a very special night for him especially since I am his Webelo Leader. The Arrow of Light is like the Eagle of Boy Scouts. It is the highest rank you can receive and is the only badge (along with the religious knot) that can be carried over into boy scouts.

Our Thankful Tree

2010-11-08T19:48:00.001-08:00

For Family Home Evening last week we talked about all the things that we have to be thankful for.
We began a "Thankful Tree" contest. We all have until November 22 to win. We are trying to see who can come up with the most things to be thankful for. The rules are:
1.) Each leaf has to be different
2.) No more than three a day

The winner gets to go out to dinner with me or Tyler all by themself.

I am very proud of each of them for really thinking about all the things that they are thankful for! Even Halle has to do hers by herself each day :0)

This is our tree just after one week! I will post our final tree and who won on the 22!

TYLER!!!!

2010-11-08T17:43:00.000-08:00

This past week, the FORD Brake Engineers had their quarterly meeting with Link Engineering management. This was an Really big deal - not only was it the ENTIRE Link company (worldwide) but also the ENTIRE Ford Braking department!

Tyler was very recognized by the following:

"Tyler Feltner displays professionalism with the willingness to do whatever it takes! His efforts have helped make the 2013 Police program a success while in California and Grattan. Tyler has no issues jumping in with Ford personnel to get the job done without being asked regardless even if it is a 100 degree parking lot on a set of jack stands on a car that just came off the track and is red hot. Tyler has worked well with all the team members including Vehicle Engineering."

Good Job my Babe :0)

(trying) to take pictures of the kids :0)

2010-11-08T17:33:00.000-08:00

I decided to try to take some pictures of the kids today for my super Saturday coming up as well as Christmas cards.
It wasn't as easy as I was hoping. Brooke was like trying to catch a falling star. Then Halle was just posing in every old position she could think of. It was fun....

Witches hat

2010-10-31T18:51:00.001-07:00

I had my witches hat out during this last week to wear at preschool (we had our black day).
Brooke thought it was fun to wear too. The hat went completly over her head and she was running into walls...but it was still cute!

Little Alice :0)

2010-10-31T18:25:00.001-07:00

Brooke was so much fun this year for Halloween. She Alice from Alice in wonderlang.
We have a million pictures of her because she was being so cute! Every time we held up a camera she would say "CHEESH" and give us a big cheesey smile.

Our little Princess...again

2010-10-31T18:19:00.000-07:00

I know it's hard to believe, but Halle was princess again! This year she was Snow White (again). The first night for the trunk or treat we colored her hair black. She looked very pretty, but it was a mess to wash out. She had black all over her face when I was washing it out.
The second night we went to a friends neighborhood and had a little party. We did a little more simple version, but she still looked beautiful!

Jayden as a Sumo

2010-10-31T18:16:00.001-07:00

This picture isn't near as funny as he looked in real life. For the past three years Jayden keeps saying that he wants to be a sumo wrestler for Halloween. This year we really found the costume. He received a lot of attention.

Here is a picture also of Jayden with his friends..it kind of helps show how big he was!

Halloween

2010-10-31T18:12:00.001-07:00

I've been a little behind on my posts...mainly because Tyler has been gone for most of the month of October, and I'm taking a math class that is killing me!

However, We did have a fun Halloween weekend. I never really thought that Austin looked like me until I saw this picture of us at the ward trunk or treat.

My Poor Car!!!

2010-10-03T15:09:00.000-07:00

Yesterday (October 2) I was in an accident. Luckily it wasn't my fault!
I was driving down Lake Pleasant BLVD. when an older lady was coming out of a shopping center. She didn't see me so I tried to swerve out of the way. She still hit me on the side. This broke the axle on my car and made to so I couldn't steer. I had to drive straight off of the road on the other side. I am very grateful that there wasn't any traffic coming and that we were all safe.

Sadly, Tyler was away in Michigan so Brett came to pick us up. But we are all safe and I will have a rental car until mine can be fixed.

Primary Program

2010-10-03T15:06:00.001-07:00

This past Sunday was our ward's primary program. This year Jayden and Halle were my only kids in it. Jayden was even able to sing with a small group. They sang the 2nd verse to "The Holy Ghost". It was a very touching program. I think I cried most of it. I don't know if they are always that good, or if I just was able to listen this time! Austin was with Brooke out in the hall (I know it is a surprise that she wasn't silent through church!) and then Jayden and Halle were on the stage, and Tyler was again...out of of town. It was very peaceful!

Kristin's Birthday

2010-10-03T15:01:00.000-07:00

I was able to celebrate my 31st birthday a couple of weeks ago. I was very spoiled by all my friends and family. I had a wonderful day!
Halle took this picture of me (I really don't just pose for pictures of myself!) So I decided to go ahead and post it.

Look What Brooke did this week...

2010-09-24T13:00:00.000-07:00

I should really start a blog all designated to the things Brooke does and gets into. I decided that instead of getting frustrated...I just need to lauph. Someday she will be old and sassy like the rest of them. At least I still get cute little smiles from her despite all the crazy things she does.

In this picture Brook climbed on top of my computer desk and found my blue stamp that I use for scrapbooking. She decided to wipe it ALL OVER herself. It was very fun to clean her up.

2010-09-24T12:59:00.000-07:00

Halle and the boys taught Brooke what to do with olives. Brooke thinks its great so now she puts them all on by herself!

2010-09-24T12:56:00.000-07:00

I should really just start a blog on what Brooke did each day!

On Sunday (September 19) I asked Halle to go see where Brook went. She came back yelling "Mom! She is in the hole in the bathroom and I can't get her out!" I went to go see what hole Brooke could have possibly gotten into. She climbed onto the counter and sat down in the sink!

Halle's Constitution Day

2010-09-24T12:53:00.001-07:00

On Friday, September 17 (it was constituition Day) Halle's class all gave a speach. They each wrote their own speach and memorized it to give to all the parents. It was very fun to see :0)

Wet 'N Wild

2010-09-13T13:35:00.000-07:00

This last Saturday we were able to get 6 free tickets!! THANKS to some of my preschool parents.

2010-09-13T13:33:00.000-07:00

Since Tyler was gone, and Brooke was free we had two extra tickets. Since Brett and Heather couldn't go, we invited our friends Marilyn and John. They had a lot of fun.

I don't have a lot of pictures of the boys basically because I never saw them! They were off playing the ENTIRE TIME! So no giving me a hard time that all my pictures are of the girls!!

2010-09-13T13:32:00.000-07:00

Brooke finishing up Halle's snow cone for her.

2010-09-13T13:31:00.000-07:00

Halle striking her pose.

2010-09-13T13:30:00.001-07:00

Brooke playing in the splash pad.

2010-09-13T13:29:00.001-07:00

The girls playing in the splash pad.

2010-09-13T13:28:00.000-07:00

Brooke REFUSING to take any type of nap even though she is so tired she can't even keep her head up :0)

2010-09-13T13:27:00.000-07:00

The boys in the Wave Pool.

Go Cardinals!

2010-09-10T08:11:00.000-07:00

The kid's school is have a Cardinals spirit day. They are in a contest for having the most spirit. Jayden lives for this kind of stuff!!! I think we need a happy medium between Austin and Jayden. The most I could do with Aus is get this COKE shirt on him. He wouldn't even consider wearing red in his hair or face. Then with Jayden, I am having to pull in the reighns just a bit. He wants to go ALL out! They are so fun :0)

2010-09-10T08:10:00.001-07:00

Halle on Cardinal's day. You can't tell, but she does have red in her hair as well.

2010-09-10T08:09:00.000-07:00

Jayden wanted me to make him a cardinals shirt... this is as good as I could do :0)

2010-09-10T08:08:00.000-07:00

Jayden drew this picture of a cardinal by looking at a picture.

Brooke

2010-09-09T13:32:00.001-07:00

As I've mentioned before...Brooke is EVERY WHERE! She was not as much fun at Tropic Reservoir. I spent most of my time chasing her around. She did find her cousin Abby's chair that she thought was a lot of fun :0)

Tropic Reservior

2010-09-09T13:29:00.000-07:00

We had a lot of fun camping at Tropic Reservoir (or at least day camping!). We were able to be with Tyler's sister Tanya and her family, Thad and his family, Tari & Family, Tristen & Family, as well as his parents.
I think Jayden had the most fun. Him and his cousin Riley were every where. They were climbing in the trees, and even caught a horned toad. I had to be very CAREFUL to not let them know that I am deathly afraid of any type of frog or toad. I knew if they found out I would have it thrown on me. I was VERY proud of myself!!!

4-wheeling

2010-09-09T13:24:00.001-07:00

All the kids LOVE to ride the 4-wheelers when they go to Tropic. The boys always have a blast being able to drive them!

Going to Tropic!

2010-09-09T13:21:00.001-07:00

This past weekend we got to to see Grandma and Grandpa Feltner in Tropic. The kids always love to go there! There is always so much to do :0)
If you can't find Halle, she is usually over being social and visiting Grandma Riddle or outside on the swing Grandma and Grandpa have hung from their tree.

Austin

2010-09-09T13:17:00.000-07:00

Austin always makes me so proud! He isn't much of a talker to other people, so a lot of the time others just don't get to know the Austin that I know! He is such a responsable young man. I never have to worry when I leave him in charge.

This past week he was called to be the 1st counselor in the deacon's quarum. He is always so good about taking his responsibilities seriously and makes sure that they are done.

Sundays...

2010-09-09T13:14:00.001-07:00

On Sundays, I don't allow any TV or computers anymore (and the boys are not happy with me!) So of course, with our church not being until 1pm, they get very board.
This past Sunday, Jay was playing with Brooke while I made breakfast. He was being silly and sat down in the girl's toy stroller. Brooke thought this was GREAT! She wouldn't let him get out and kept wanting to push him around. Anytime Jay would try to escape she would scream at him :0)

Oh Halle...

2010-08-25T18:23:00.000-07:00

Halle is ALREADY giving her number out to boys she meets at school!
Just yesterday she received a phone call from a boy. She was so excited to have him actually call her.
Boy, are we in trouble with that one!

My Little Monkey

2010-08-21T16:43:00.000-07:00

Brooke is my wild little Monkey! I haven't had a kid like her yet! We have to re-arrange most everything in our house because of her. She manages to climb on just about anything, including the boys bunk beds. She is into EVERYTHING.
I decided today that she is like the ocean... she is really fun to look at, but you can't turn your back on her for a second.

Jayden's Pack Night

2010-08-21T16:39:00.001-07:00

Jayden had his pack night this last Tuesday. Since he was one of the few who went to Scout Day Camp this summer he actually earned a lot of awards!
He was hoping to get his Weblo to since he has finished it all..but he didn't. He does however have until November before he moves up again.
By the way... HE LOVES SCOUTS! He reminds me of his Grandpa :0)

We survived our 1st week!

2010-08-16T13:38:00.001-07:00

We all survived our first week of school. The kids all did great :0) As you can see in the picture, Austin walks Halle to her room each day. He normally holds her hand as he walks her to her room...but of course he didn't today!
They are all doing great! Halle has managed to get to the yellow light 3 out of 5 days. I have to say that this is more than me in my entire life! So of course, she gets it from Tyler :0) She apparently is very "Chatty".
Jayden is doing better. He struggled the first couple of days because he didn't like his class too much, but loves his teacher. His fellow classmates seem to have a problem with swearing. Jay is such a tender kid that this was really paying a toll on him. He has found good new friends, and is much happier.
Austin is doing well. That is all I know. He doesn't give me much info! He does however have a very funny math sub! He is an older man that IS NOT politically correct. He is VERY funny to hear the things that he says.

I can say a prayer too!

2010-08-09T21:12:00.000-07:00

Just yesterday, Brookey started folding her arms each time we say a prayer when we eat. Talk about being the proud mom!

2010-08-09T21:06:00.000-07:00

Today was Halle's first OFFICIAL day of kindergarten. She goes from 9:00 - 3:45! She wasn't one bit nervous. In fact, she was leading us to her classroom. As you can see in the picture with her friend, Ellie, we were distrupting the class by taking a picture! She was ready for me to leave.
SHOCKINGLY.. she told me after school that her first recess "WAS JUST AWEFUL! THE TEACHER WAS GONE, IT WAS HOT, AND THERE WAS ONLY ONE SLIDE." Not exactley the comment that I thought I would hear :0)

My 5th Grader

2010-08-09T21:02:00.001-07:00

Jayden is very happy this year to have is first male teacher.
I also just about killed Tyler by following him into his class taking pictures of Jay and his teacher. It was however his teacher's idea to take a picture of all of us.
OF COURSE... Jay didn't mind :0)

7th Grader!

2010-08-09T20:59:00.001-07:00

I can't believe that Austin has hit 7th Grade! It seems just like yesterday that I was taking him to his first day of kindergarten.

I was sadly informed today that I didn't have to walk him to his class...but he then continuted on to assure me that "I still love you though."

First Day of school

2010-08-09T20:56:00.000-07:00

I sent three of my kids off to school today!
Tyler also for the first time actually got to go with me :0)
I also managed to embarassed all of them by taking pictures every step that they took.

Kindergarten!

2010-08-07T22:11:00.000-07:00

Can you believe my baby girl is going into kindergarten?

She was so excited that she got to go to school BEFORE her brothers! They let the kindergartners have an orientation day before alll the big kids came. It was very fun and cute. I had to fight back the tears!

I'm BACK!

2010-08-07T22:01:00.001-07:00

After receiving much grief from my family for doing a blog for the preschool and not our family I decided to finally return.

What a better time than the beginning of the school year :0)

YEP - I'm finally back!

2010-08-07T21:46:00.000-07:00

After receiving much HAVIC from my family for blogging for my preschool and NOT the family, I decided I better start.
Now that we are starting a new school year I am going to start fresh!
WISH ME LUCK!

End of the Year Pictures

2008-06-13T18:21:00.000-07:00

Thanks to my wonderful sister in law I was able to get some really fun class pictures of all my preschool classes.
Thanks Heather!!!

HOW TO MAKE THE SLIDES PLAY AGAIN

2008-06-13T18:03:00.001-07:00

The slide shows run out after a few minutes. To get them to play again just click on the X in the right hand corner.

Austin's Science Project

2008-06-13T15:23:00.000-07:00

WATCH THE MOVIE CLIP BY CLICKING ON THE ARROW!

Austin (with the help of his Dad) did a science project this year on an electro-magnet motor. Aus was very proud of it! It was a great project he and his dad enjoyed working on together.

Halle's swim lessons

2008-06-13T15:18:00.000-07:00

WATCH A MOVIE CLIP BY CLICKING ON THE ARROW:)

On Halle's last day of swimming, all the kids get to swim in their regular clothes. They like to do this since most drowning occur fully dressed.