The Hess Family

The Dam Race

2010-10-06T08:19:00.000-07:00

This post is a bit late but I just found the picture. In July Eric, my sisters Brooke, Marci, Tara, and I ran the Mantua Dam Race. Marci got first in her division and I think third overall. I was just happy to finish in under an hour. (sad but true) Besides who doesn't want a shirt that says I ran the Dam Race. It always gets a shocked look on peoples face.

September

2010-10-06T08:01:00.000-07:00

September was a SUPER full month. Between hostessing for Miss Russet, Spud Days, Helping with the PTA, State fair, and Woodbadge I am spent. The girls loved the fair; the best part was the animal barns.During Spud Days the girls ran the tater trot and Eric ran the half marathon. (Man we sound like a healthy family, if only it were completely true) The girls also loaded up with candy at the spud day parade. Meanwhile I was in Rigby Idaho at Woodbadge. It's a amazing what you learn with a church calling. I didn't even know that there was a 6 day training for scout leaders. I was super sceptic at first but had a great time and learned alot.

MT. Borrah

2010-10-06T07:55:00.000-07:00

Eric climbed Mt. Borrah in August. I wanted to go but life did not alow it. Mt Borrah is (i believe) the tallest peak in Idaho. Someday I am going to make the hike. He'll probably kill me for the pic but I am so proud.

1st day of school

2010-10-06T07:50:00.000-07:00

YES, I really am that far behind but at least I am finally getting there. The girls were super cute on their first day of school. It was really easy for Brooke and Sam to go. They even get to come home on the same bus in the afternoon. Surprisingly everyone made it through the day without any tears. Well, almost everyone. Caitlin cried when we dropped Sam off and cried for her sisters all day till they got home. Now that is love.

IS IT WRONG?

2010-04-28T15:00:00.000-07:00

Is it wrong to have a picture of me and my honey on the harley and then pics of cupcakes as the background? It's a mix of both parts of my life....right? The biker and mommy of all girls.

2010-02-06T08:48:00.000-08:00

So I decided to take new pics of all the girls instead of taking them to a studio. I wanted to do some edits but somehow that program is no longer on the computer. Oh well, the girls (I think) look great. Caitlin was quite the pill though. Everytime I tried to take a picture she would get angry and hide her face or scream at me. I did get at least one picture were she is happy. I hope you enjoy them as much as i do.

2010-02-06T08:41:00.000-08:00

Brooke made her first snowman with Dad! The girls have never really been around snow that they can remember so, moving to Idaho has been quite the shock for them. It was so cute to see them make a snowman and try and find pieces for the nose, eyes, arms,etc. The funny party is getting everyone to understand it is cold!

2009-11-10T15:25:00.000-08:00

I can't believe how big Brooke is getting she lost her first tooth last week and had her first visit from the tooth fairy. Getting the tooth out was a struggle but she was very glad when it finally did.

2009-11-10T15:19:00.001-08:00

Caitlin was a super cute Zebra with an attitude she barely made it through the grandparents. Maybe it was because the girls wouldn't leave her tail alone.

2009-11-10T15:16:00.000-08:00

Brooke and Sam were very cute on Halloween. Sam wanted to be a lady bug until the day of when she decided on the witch. Brooke was

rupunzel but hated the wig so she became just a princess. We trick or treated for quite some time and came back with quite the mother load.

Shelley Pumpkin Walk

2009-11-10T15:12:00.000-08:00

We took the girls to the Shelley pumkin walk and stumbled upon Eric's true likeness. A big ugly OGRE. Brooke makes a cute Fiona and the donkey fits Sam quite well. We would've had Caitlin too but i ended up chasing her around to get a picture as she was yelling STOP!

Brooke's First day of School

2009-09-14T14:34:00.000-07:00

Brooke started kindergarten just recently. She loved going but not the homework.(who does?) Anyway she was so excited and enjoys riding the big bus. Her first day when they brought her home the bus driver opened the door to get out and nothing. The bus driver tells me she must not have gotten on. I was in shock for a moment. The driver is just about to close the door and Brooke sees me and get's up to get off. I later asked her why she didn't get up and she said she was ascared of the bus driver. She wasn't the same one that picked her up in the morning. (Caitlin was very excited too and I couldn't get her out of the 2nd picture)

2009-09-14T14:31:00.000-07:00

Caitlin had a super time @ fish lake too. She mostly enjoyed lavishing in the mass amounts of dirt and rocks she could find. Thanks for the great weekend girls!

Fish Lake Fun

2009-09-14T14:22:00.000-07:00

I got to take Brooke and Sam fishing for the first time ever @ the Parsons girls first reunion. We had it at Fish Lake in Utah. The girls were soooo excited to go out on the boat. When we were out in the water the girls started singing to the fishes. We didn't catch anything but had some fun anyway.

2009-07-02T14:55:00.000-07:00

We just got some new family pictures done. It was crazy to have the whole Hess family together at once. It doesn't happen very often. Maybe cause one family always lives far away. Not us anymore! Oh and Sam had GUM the entire time and we didn't notice until it was over. Poo

Selling houses!!!! AHHHH

2009-07-02T14:49:00.000-07:00

We have been trying to sell our house in albuquerque for the last couple of months. Just as of yesterday we finally had to terminate with the buyer. It's such a pain we felt like the conditions and never ending days of being told it would close would never end. We have to put the house back on the market but at least we will be going somewhere instead of endless nowhere and burning money non-stop.

2009-03-26T11:18:00.000-07:00

Sorry about the overload of info but it takes a While to get my info. up. Anyway, one of Sam's favorite things to do is her owne hair. I don't know what it is about kids but they sure think that more is better. What ever happened to less is more. OH well. The best part is that this is a daily occurence. You should see the laughs we get @ the park.

2009-03-26T11:15:00.000-07:00

Caitlin is now 1 and has just discovered the joy of the toilet paper roll. Not so joyful for mom but a lot of fun for her. She is a sweet little thing and we sure love her. Even if she does make messes.

2009-03-26T11:10:00.000-07:00

Caitlin had a Birthday and is now 1 Year Old! My how time flys. She loved her cupcakes; devoured the entire thing actually with very minimal mess. I was shocked to tell the truth.

WE ARE MOVING!!

2009-03-26T11:03:00.001-07:00

The crazy things that can happen in life sure can throw you for a loop sometimes. As of 3 weeks ago we learned we would soon become unemployed (stupid economy). So, we decided this would be the best time to return to our roots and go home. (this means we are moving back to IDAHO). The craziest part is we will be leaving in a little over a month. Anyway this is the madness in our lives. Thanks to all the family and friends supporting, praying, and helping us.

2009-01-21T19:07:00.000-08:00

Christmas this year was really fun. We got to stay home and stay in our slippers and PJ's all day long. The older girls got a doll house and some remote controlled pony scooters. Caitlin got a drum set with shakers, and noise makers (personally I think this was the hit of the day). Eric got some Wii games and b-ball jersey, and i got some crazy Homer slippers and a necklace. We also got some other great gifts but these were the highlights of the day.

2009-01-20T21:39:00.000-08:00

This is our cute family, growing and filled with girls. Poor-lucky Eric.

Flying Brooke

2008-06-11T16:00:00.001-07:00

While we were @ Grandma's house in Utah, Eric and Brooke were jumping on the Trampoline. The girls love to go flying and their dad helps them do that very well.

Easter Egg Hunt

2008-05-01T05:41:00.000-07:00

I didn't realized we had this video until the other day but when i found it i thought that it was so cute. Brooke is running around like crazy and Sam is so preocuupied with gum in her mouth she can't concentrate on finding the eggs.

caitlin and jace

2008-05-01T05:30:00.000-07:00

This is Caitlin and Jace. They were born nine days apart and as you can see they are both on the opposite ends of the growth chart. Caitlin also has red hair as you can plainly see. We are wondering if she will be keep it or go blonde like the rest of the girls. guess we'll see...