He's coming home for Christmas

1 week 4 days my little family will be together again!

CCHS "Annie"

This is the final scene....What a great show it was!

Macen and his future wife Hannah Joyner....Grace Farrell....

2 of the Boylin Sisters..Sarah and Jordyn

Macen and Molly the orphan..Emma!!!!

Annie

Our High School put on "Annie" this year. It truly was a great production..and as most of you know, one of my most favorite plays. The cast was outstanding. Macen wanted to get pictures with some of his favorites....Here's Macen and Annie!

Macen and Miss Hannigan..He LOVED this character!

Katie's grave

We went to St. George for Halloween this year. While we were there we decorated Katie's grave. She would have been 5 this year. It amazes me how fast life flies by! Bosco made himself quite comfortable on the head stone!

Here's Grandma and Macen cleaning off the stone!

Macen..what a kid!

We miss you little bug!

The Boys

Here is our newest family member...Bosco Chance Caufield (BC for short) We picked him up outside of Walmart..and though he is officially Macen's dog, I have fallen head over heals for him...

This is Bear the day after we got Bosco..he made himself a nest in my closet!

Scout, the middle dog....he loves Bosco!

And the true love of my life...

Update

Hello all. I have no excuse as to why my blog has been suffering. I will do better!
We're still in Fallon, and Grant is in Japan. We miss each other terribly. Hopefully, we will be together again in November. Keep us in your prayers, your fingers crossed, your breath held..whatever it takes to get the Caufield clan to Japan!
Grant is doing well. His ship is out to sea almost every week. He's busy, and looks amazing.
Macen is loving Day Camp. He loves to play his video gamess, and reads ALL THE TIME! He loves to play on Facebook, and he's learning how to do chores around the house!
I'm good. I'm bored. I miss Grant, and I am ready to move. I do get to go to more chick flicks these days, so not a total loss!
Happy Birthday to Linda, RJ, Cindy, Bill, Laurie, and Beth..oh and President Obama!
Well, we love you all. Drop us a line if you get the urge!

Fair Seas baby

My Handsome husband is underway again. He's doing what he's meant to do. He loves the sea. I'm glad the ship keeps him busy. He' such a great man. Honestly, I am so blessed to be married to him!

And I have to say, out loud..Man, is he HOT or What?

Big Bill had a birthday!

Happy Birthday Big Brother Bill...You're the best older brother in the whole wide world!

Happy Birthday Aunt Cindy Lou

My amazing Aunt Cindy also celebrated her birthday last week..Isn't she gorgeous? I just love this woman. She has such talent, such charm. She's awesome! Happy Birthday my love!

Happy Birthday RJ

My first born Nephew had his birthday last week. It still amazes me how much he's grown. When I see him I still see the little boy who wanted to watch "ET' 24/7

Happy Birthday RJ...I love you!

Happy Birthday Linda

My mother-in-law turned 29 again this year....Happy Birthday Linda, you are the best Mother-in-law anyone could ask for! We love you!

That's my boy!

Is he his father's son or what?

Stupid Dog!

This would be my brave dog Bear fighting the sprinkler......20 minutes of watering.....3 days of cleaning up muddy footprints!

Come Come Ye Saints

As you will all read in the following posts, Pioneer Day is a special day for those of us in the LDS church. It's a day that marks an incredible journey that our ancestors took to find a place in this world to freely worship. They had been beaten, robbed, family members killed, and run out of every town they had lived. They kept faith alive and journeyed into the unknown. Along the way they faced starvation, sickness, and death..but they didn't give up. I am in awe of the sacrifices made by members of my faith. I don't think I would have made it. So I honor them today, and say Thank you!

Pioneer Celebration

Once again we celebrated "Pioneer Day" in style. (For those who are unfamiliar with "pioneer Day, it's celebrated in Utah on July 24th in honor of the Saints who crossed the plains and entered in to Utah) Here in Nevada, it's the day we go to the pond and PARTY!

Nan and Janet (I had to blog Janet 'cuz she didn't want me too, and she looks good!

Charlie'a Angels 2009 edition

Macen and the water slide!

The Fifth Ward out to PARTY

Pioneer day at the Pond

Primary Activity

Here's Macen at our Primary Activity night. As you can see by the picture he takes after his dad when it comes to posing!

He wasn't too excited about wearing a garbage bag....

The balloon between the legs race...

The seed spitting contest..His response? "YUCK..That was Gross"

Macen at the Dentist

My little man went to the dentist the other day. A BIG thankyou to Dr. Gibbs. He was so great! Macen was amazing. He has a small mouth and A LOT of teeth. Macen had to get a little work done, and didn't give them any trouble. He decided that he was going to brush his teeth much better from now on!

Happy 21 you gorgeous gal!

Happy Happy Birthday! You are growing up to be such an amazing woman. I'm so blessed to have you as my niece! (being your favorite aunt is too bad either) I love you and I hope you have the most wonderful birthday ever!

Welcome Back!

Welcome home Casey and Woody! 6 months at sea! I want you to know that I am very proud to know what amazing men (and sailors) you both are! I am glad you're home safe and back with your families!

Gosh Darn Dogs

SO..Today I made a roasted chicken for dinner. Macen LOVES chicken, so I seasoned, I basted, I roasted the best chicken ever! It made the whole house smell so good...Our mouths were watering..(think Christmas Story: Ralphie's Dad and the turkey) It was PERFECT! I cooked it to the perfect temperature..I put it on the counter..I let it cool..I sliced it perfectly..I gave some to Macen, I gave some to myself. I dreamt of chicken sandwiches with fresh soft white bread..oh life was going to be perfect tomorrow....then..the DOGS!!!! Oh, how I curse the day Scout got big enough to see what was on the counter! He picked the plate of carved chicken off the counter and bolted outside....Bear quickly followed...by the time I got to them..the chicken was in dog bellies! The plate still glistened with the chicken juices..There will be no sandwiches tomorrow..no need to make fresh white bread...

A soldier in Iraq's view of Michael Jackson

note: my friend Michele sent me this..it was so good I had to blog it!

THIS WAS WRITTEN BY A SOLDIER IN IRAQ

I was just watching the news, and I caught part of a report on Michael Jackson. As we all know, Jackson died the other day. He was an entertainer who performed for decades. He made millions and millions, and he did a lot of things that made him a villain to many people. I understand that his death would affect a lot of people, and I respect those people who mourn his death, but that isn't the point of my rant.

Why is it that when ONE man dies, the whole of America loss their minds with grief. When a man dies who's only contribution to the country was to ENTERTAIN people, the American people find the need to flock to a memorial in Hollywood, and even Congress sees the need to hold a "moment of silence" for his passing?

Am I missing something here? ONE man dies, and all of a sudden he's a freaking martyr because he entertained us for a few decades? What about all those SOLDIERS who have died to give us freedom? All those Soldiers who, knowing that they would be asked to fight in a war, still raised their hands and swore to defend the Constitution and the United States of America.

Where is their moment of silence? Where are the people flocking to their graves or memorials and mourning over them because they made the ultimate sacrifice? Why is it when a Soldier dies, there are more people saying "good riddance," and "thank God for IED's?" When did this country become so callous, so uncaring about the sacrifice of GOOD MEN and WOMEN, that they can arbitrarily blow off their deaths, and instead, throw a huge mourning for a "Pop Icon?"

I think that if they are going to hold a moment of silence IN CONGRESS for Jackson, they need to hold a moment of silence for every service member killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

They need to PUBLICLY recognize every life that has been lost so that the American people can live their callous little lives in the luxury and freedom that WE, those that are living and those that have gone on, have provided for them.

But, wait, that would take too much time, because there have been so many willing to make that sacrifice. After all, we will never make millions of dollars. We will never star in movies, or write hit songs that the world will listen too. We only shed our blood, sweat and tears so that people can enjoy what they have.

Sorry if I have offended, but I needed to say it.

Remember these five words the next time you think of someone who is serving in the military:

"So that others may live..."

Monday #8 Help the Hungry

Make TODAY Matter

Help the Hungry

FACTS:

• The 2nd largest expence for families is food.
• 35.1 million Americans have limited access to enough food due to lack of $$ and other resources.
• 12.4 million of those are children.
• 30% of families are forced to choose between buying food and paying for medical care or medicine.
• Many sooup kitchens serve up to 1,000 meals a week. They need volunteers year-round, especially during holidays.
• 1 in 4 people in a soup kitchen line is a child.
• 96 billion pounds of food are wasted each year!

Take Action Today

1. Locate organizations near you that support the hungry. Find out what those organizations need and help provide it.
2. Donate your time and volunteer at a food pantry/distibution center, a local soup kitchen, or a homeless shelter.
3. Go through your pantry and gather up canned and dried foods to DONATE.
4. CREATE or support a local canned food drive.
5. Purchase and hand out fast-food gift cards to homeless people. Buy extra cards to have on hand for spontaneous giving.

YOU MATTER

Most people don't have to decide between buying food, paying rent, and purchasing medicine or medical care. But, the sad truth is, millions do. Whether you personally donate time, money, canned foods, or restaurant gift cards, you can be part of the solution. And, as you strive to end hunger, you will gain a new appreciation for food you have on your table at home....

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day to all you wonderful men in my life. I am so blessed to have you all!

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What a great movie! It's a definate "must-see" I love Disney/Pixar..but they outdid themselves this time. It made me miss my husband even more, but it also made me very excited to have an adventure..whatever it may be!