NO SACRIFICE NO VICTORY

Baby Girl is Coming Soon!

2011-11-12T22:07:00.000-08:00

No, she's not here yet...but any day now! Here is a profile picture of her cubby lil' face!!!!

Halloween!

2011-11-12T18:47:00.000-08:00

Levi was saying yes to be anything this year, so I said to him "Levi do you want to be a firefighter?", and he said "yeah, but I need a firetruck". So his aunt sassy made him one, isn't it awesome! Marshall was saying no to everything so I decided for him. Found the shirt, belt (that you cant see), and cowboy boots that he absolutely would not wear at second hand stores. I made him his chaps out of brown vinyl and had everything else. We had so much fun and everyone loved the costumes! Can't wait until next year!

My new favorite website: Pinterest!

2011-08-28T22:58:00.000-07:00

Pinterest is a virtual pinboard of all your favorite things!!! LOVE IT! Here's a sneak peek!

From baby footprints! So adorable, must do!!!

I'm totally going to these for baby Hazel!!!!!

Kurt is Married!!!

2011-08-27T22:39:00.000-07:00

Congradulation's to the newlywed's!!! Kurt married his best friend Janaye VanBuren in the Twin Falls Temple on Friday, August 5th, 2011. Everything was beautiful, especially the bride, and they are so cute and happy that they are finally together! I am so happy for them!!!

Yet another amazing wedding cake done by of course, my mother Carmen. Assistant's Lisa Hartley and Krystle Doherty! You guys are so awesome!!!

Mom and Dad at the temple. Great job pulling everything together, it's as always amazing.

Uncle Ben took really good care of Marshall and Levi while we were waiting to see the bride and groom. He loves them so much!!! Thanks Ben!

Nicole got Married!!!

2011-07-16T02:15:00.000-07:00

Cake decorated by: Carmen Hartley (aka: the master chef) thecakecorner.blogspot.com

Nicole's colors were Lime green, navy blue and ivory.

The dresses to the left are 3 generations of wedding dresses: my great-grandmother Hazel Skogsberg, grandmother Lois Hartley, and my mother Carmen Hartley. AMAZING!

Nicole got married July 1st, 2011 to Brandon Riley. The wedding and reception were absoutely amazing. My mom went all out on every detail with great assistance from my amazing sister Lisa, and minimal assistance from the rest of us. Isn't the cake incredible, of course we got the most requested cake decorator in the whole state... my mom Carmen. Congradulation's Nicole!!!!

My Sweet Boys!

2010-11-27T10:07:00.000-08:00

These pictures were taken at Catherine Albertson Park in Boise. Marshall is 20 months old now and Levi is 4 1/2 yrs. They grow up way too fast! I love my family!

Hartley Family

2010-11-22T08:30:00.000-08:00

Peace, Beauty, Love

2010-11-21T22:24:00.000-08:00

So sweet love seemed that April morn. When first we kissed beside the thorn, So strangely sweet, it was not strange We thought that love could never change. -Robert Bridges I love you, Curtis.

New Litter of Puppies!

2010-08-15T17:51:00.000-07:00

Tina started pushing around 2 am Saturday morning and her water broke at 2:30. My friend Montay and my sister-in-law Heidi came over to help. Tina pushed for 3 hrs. before she delivered the first black and tan male. About 10 min. later she delivered a second black and tan male, 30 min. later a black and tan female. She did so great and is such a good little mommy. A big thanks to Montay Dixon and Heidi Mickelson for calming my worries, staying up all night for the special deliveries, and for their prayers!!! Thanks you two!!

AVATAR

2010-05-16T14:56:00.000-07:00

Yes, I finally watched it, and absolutely love it. The best movie I've seen in a long time. Who doesn't want a guy like that? HELLO.

Fires, a lot of fires.

2010-04-26T19:26:00.001-07:00

How many fires can you put out before you run out of water?

New Discovery

2010-03-25T18:56:00.000-07:00

Thanks to my mother-in-law, I have something new to listen too! Listen, and you'll get goose bumps!!!

New 2010

2010-01-01T13:55:00.000-08:00

"...if you haven't tried, you haven't lived." - William Parrish, Meet Joe Black

Marshall is WALKING!!!!

2009-11-09T18:24:00.000-08:00

Marshall is 8 months old and this his longest walk to date! (sorry I don't know how to turn the video around the correct way) Isn't he so cute!!!!

Discoveries

2009-11-01T20:14:00.000-08:00

Marshall started this new clacking noise. I thought it was so cute so here it is. He has also discovered walking. If you watch, you can see a little bit!! He's almost 8 months old!!!

My Growing Family

2009-10-22T17:48:00.000-07:00

My boys are getting so big! Marshall weighed in at 21.5 lbs and almost 8 months old, and almost walking!!! He has just started babbling and it's oh so cute. Levi is so smart learning words, writing, and counting everyday with his cousin Emma. He also is learning how to swim, and he loves his teacher! Curtis is turning the big 30 tomorrow and is working so hard with his new job at Watertech. I believe I am officially a homemaker now. I stay at home, and cook great meals, homemade bread, cookies and cake a lot and it's fun! We are having lots of fun here in Twin but miss our family in Nampa! We love you guys!!

Our new place in Twin Falls!

2009-07-31T11:13:00.000-07:00

Curtis has been working in Twin with WaterTech, while the boys and I stayed in Nampa until we found a good place to live. Well we found it! Much thanks and appreciation to the Mickelson Family for their knowledge, encouragement, time, hard work, patience and support!!! Thanks guys!!

Our new Litter of Piebald Dachshund's!!

2009-07-14T17:47:00.000-07:00

Roxie had four puppies on Sat. July 11th, 2009. Two black & tan, two PIEBALD and all doing very well. They will be avaliable for sale when 8 weeks old. If interested, let me know.

Piebald dachsunds are really special. In order to get the piebald pattern both parents must carry the piebald gene. When two piebalds are bred the puppies will all be piebald (no exception). It is possible to get a piebald from two non piebald parents if they are both piebald carriers. Piebald is a recessive gene. Piebald dachshunds bring the white highlights (or majority white color) without the detrimental effects of the dapple gene. The piebald gene is not self destructive over time and piebald may be bred to one another indefinitely without detrimental effects. Piebalds breed true and predictably. The piebald pattern is caused by the same gene that gives Beagles, Rat Terriers and Jack Russels their "spotted" patern. The piebald gene is safe with no known ill genetic defects associated with the gene. Piebald dachshunds are really special and we have fallen in love with the pattern. The piebald pattern is just that...a pattern. Piebalds can occur in red, black and tan, chocolate, isabella, blue and cream.

http://www.peytonsdoxies.com/piebaldsdachshunds.html

Happy Birthday Levi!

2009-07-06T23:10:00.000-07:00

Happy 3rd Birthday Levi!!! Levi's birthday was like Christmas day. His aunt's and grandma love him very, very much. He got a robot (which he asked for), a ton of awesome spongebob stuff, a sprinkler to play in outside, and a little train track. Mom and I worked on his cake together, cute huh.

Curtis is a College Graduate!

2009-06-29T18:20:00.000-07:00

Curtis graduated from ITT Tech on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 with an Associate's Degree in Computer Aided Design and is already working for WaterTech in Twin Falls, Idaho doing what he loves. We are all so proud of him for working so hard and graduating with honors!!!!!!

Levi Loves Marshall

2009-04-26T14:49:00.000-07:00

I layed Marshall down to get some sunshine and Levi jumped down on the blanket and wanted to hold his hand. I was really lucky I got a picture of it. Marshall is about 12 pounds already and in 3-6 mo. clothes! What a porker! That's really good milk. He smile's a lot and is quite the sweet talker. The other day Levi accidentally hit him in the head with a plastic easter egg and my sister and I told Levi that he hurt Baby Marshall, and Levi started crying. He felt really bad for hurting him but I told him it was ok and that it was an accident, then he felt better.

Happy Birthday Baby Marshall!

2009-03-07T15:50:00.000-08:00

We welcomed Marshall Howard Anderson to our family on Monday, March 2nd, 2009 at 8:05AM. He weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz., 20 1/2 inches long and is a very healthy boy and is a very good eater. Curtis and I went to the hospital at 2am and boy did he come fast, so fast in fact that my epidural didn't take so I had the pleasure of a natural childbirth. Curtis had the privilege of delivering Marshall with the doctors help. Levi loves Baby Marshall and tried to share his chicken nuggets his first night home. Levi loves to watch mommy change Marshall's diaper and when we go to the doctor he has to watch everything the doctor does to his little brother. We are a very happy family and it's fun having a newborn around again.

TWILIGHT MOVIE

2008-11-21T10:23:00.000-08:00

My two sisters, my husband and I all went to the midnight showing last night and waited inline since 9pm. We were wearing all black with a hint of red and let me tell you we all looked totally hot. The movie was totally awesome, of course it could have been a lot better because they left a lot out and add things that weren't necessary, but basically it totally rocked. And Robert Pattinson did an awesome job himself. All the girls in the theater were screaming for him every scene he was in and that was funny. Just in the Nampa Edwards Theater they opened 6 screenings and they were pretty much sold out. Pretty awesome how big this is!! If you haven't read the books, READ THEM! They really will change your life, I read book 2, 3, and 4 in one week. You just can't put them down!

Does anyone need any puppies or tomatoes?

2008-08-27T11:26:00.000-07:00

Aren't they just so cute? This is Carmelita and Hercules they are a lot of fun and like to play. They are 7 weeks old and are ready to find a new home, they are listed in ZIdaho.com. So if your interested take a look at the pictures and let me know. So adorable aren't they? You just can't resist getting one!

The Growing Garden

I planted 3 tomato plants this year and they are twice as big now than in this picture. Just the other day Curtis pulled off at least 3 dozen tomatoes. My mom has tomatoes and cucumbers coming out of her ears. So if anyone needs some veggies call me right up and I'll pick'um and bring them over to you!!!!!

My Fruitful Garden

2008-06-12T12:01:00.000-07:00

After I planted my Raspberries, Pole Beans, Pole Peas, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Cantaloupe, Squash, and Watermelon I set up this sweet watering system for my raised beds. All I do is turn on the water and it does all the dirty work for me (DIG system). I am so proud of my garden, yesterday I saw my first tomato that I grew all by my self!!!! I also have a composter bin for my all of my plants, so they can grow up to be big and tall. Yeah it's totally sweet.

Levi's First trip to the Boise Zoo

2008-06-12T11:27:00.000-07:00

Here's Levi pretending to be a bat-earred fox. Isn't he so cute? We had a lot of fun there seeing a lot of animals and a really funny looking bear. We plan to go quite a bit this summer because Levi loves all kinds of creatures, while we were there he hugged a penguin and a baby tiger let Levi ride him! It was tons of fun!!!

VACATION!!!

2008-05-21T21:38:00.000-07:00

Here Curtis and Levi are between the Lincolin Memorial and the

George Washington Monument in Washington D.C.

We took a week off and traveled over 1800 miles across the country to be with our friends Derek and Crickett in North Carolina. What a blast. A lot of flying, driving a walking but it was awesome. We went to a couple of parks close by in Raleigh, NC. Then spent a day in Washington D.C. experiencing facination all that needed to be seen. Then we went to the famous Outer Banks of North Carolina and saw Cape Hatteras and Cape Bodie!! Played in the Atlantic Ocean for a few hours and also visited were the Wright brothers flew for the first time and took a lot of pictures. Levi experienced a lot of first's: rode on a airplane, train, boat, and a carousel!!! It was such a fun time we are hoping to go back next year.

Lasagna Gardening

2008-04-08T18:58:00.000-07:00

I've been working a lot in the garden ever since it started to get a little warmer. I dressed up my flower beds in the back with weed barrier, bark, new plants, and solar lights and it looks so cute. Everytime I go outside it just makes me smile. I'm going to plant a lasagna garden in a few days and I'm so excited about it!!! I just have to dig out roots of an old tree where I want to put it. But I'm going to plant blackberries, pole beans, pole peas, tomatoes, and strawberries. If I have room for anything else I put them in too!!!! It's going to look so cute!!!!!

Very Last Puppy

2008-03-30T15:13:00.001-07:00

This is our very last puppy. My husband named him Vader. He was somewhat of a terrorist. He liked to bite things with his razor sharp teeth and play tug-a-war with his mom. He learned how to go potty on the grass like a good boy. He was a lot of fun, so flopsy and cute. Just a couple of days ago Vader and Roxie were playing under my bed and they found my spider catcher and both got stuck to it. Roxie's tail and Vaders face and ear it was not going to budge! I had to call my sister to help me get it off of him, it was really funny. We found him a new home today so I wanted to keep a picture of him for everybody to see.

2008-03-18T20:44:00.001-07:00

My family and I went on an unforgetable cruise. Belize was just one of the stops, my favorite was a little Island off of Cancun. My dad and I got the adventure of Scuba Diving in Rotan, Honduras.

Puppies...puppies for sale

2008-03-12T19:13:00.000-07:00

Well, after a very eventful labor and a trip to the doggie ER, Roxie had 4 puppies. They are so very cute, 2 black & tans, and 2 brown & tans. At eight weeks old already they are practically potty trained and have homes for 3 of them. They are so squishy and floppsy when they run.