Blog Stalkers

So I have this friend and she likes to look at other peoples blogs--even people she doesn't know (can you believe people do that !) Anyways my friend came across this blog about blogstalking and I (oh I mean she) thought it was a fitting post.


To Blog Stalkers:
I just want to give a little shout out to Natalie Service, should she blogstalk me again! Natalie's in my ward & tonight at a ward activity admitted that she had blogstalked me, & upon her confession I had the guts to reciprocate the same confession- I had blogstalked her. Anyways, I loved Natalie's blog & wished she wasn't moving so soon- I totally want to be her best friend now (how's that for stalking, Natalie?)! Blogging is a funny thing- you see such personal stuff about people you hardly know & then it somehow feels awkward- So, how's the housecleaning going? I saw that you were having a hard time toilet training your son... Suddenly you know about their vacation last fall & their plans for dinner tomorrow night. It's awkward to converse with people who are virtually your friends but in reality strangers, & those comments don't quite seem right, but neither does acting like you don't know! What's a blogstalker to do?

So to all my virtual friends who don't know me....stalk ya later! :)

Soak up the sun

Please don't make fun of my poetry skills, we all know that Florence is the writer of the family. But I thought I would give it a shot. (I apologize for the lengthiness of this, but come on, we were there a week I couldn't get it any shorter) So here goes.....

This year the Nuttall Family Vacation was called "St. George 2007".
We had great things planned, it should have been heaven.
We were excited to play games, swim and work on our tan.
But let's just say things didn't go according to plan.

The ride down began on Sunday afternoon;
With a party in one car, and dinner at KanKun.

Then came Monday, which really was rough.
With a near drowning, a power outage and other bad stuff.
We were so grateful to a little place called Gandolfo's Deli.
They were the only ones we could find to feed our bellies.

Tuesday morning the guys went golfing at the crack of dawn.
They hit some balls, talked some trash, and had time to bond.
Kylie got to go with the girls when they went to Island Broiler to eat.
Next it was pedicures for matching polish on their feet.
Zach said he didn't feel well later that day.
We were headed to Cafe Rio, and he barfed on the way!
The rest of us continued on to the restaurant to eat.
After, we went to Nielson's for a frozen custard treat.

Wednesday was family pictures - oh how fun!
Florrie woke up sick, and Zach was still puking a ton!
When pictures were through, we needed some food.
Jimi chose McDonalds; which was fine until someone pooed!
Wednesday was a great day for those who weren't ill.
We played in the pool all day, it was very chill.

We ate dinner at the Pizza Factory, where Florrie threw up in the can.
That was also the night that Bocce Ball began.

Thursday night was our trip to Mesquite.
We ate at Carollo's, their ribs can't be beat!

Claire and Braden cried the whole way there,
While Zach & Flo stayed home laying on the chair.

Alas came Friday and the championship Bocce game.
Where Dee & Jimi entered the Bocce "Hall of Fame".

We went to the theater and saw Ratatouille.
Everyone fell asleep, except for Lewie.
Then Marv's delicious burgers and fries were had by all.
Followed by Frisbee Golf, don't go over the wall!

Saturday was miniature golf at Fiesta Fun.
We played a fast game to get out of the sun.

Remember Rylan's arcade tickets galore.
I think they were piled from ceiling to floor!
Then it was time for the kids "Water Olympics".
Where they had fun and got prizes for kicks.

(I couldn't resist this one, look at that cute little butt cheek!)

That night for dinner we had Olive Garden food;
And played "25 Words or Less" to lighten the mood.

Today was Sunday and we found ourselves on the road.
Now we are home and it's time to unload.

Oh the memories of Braden and Savvy pooping on the floor;
and Zach with his tupperware bowl-need I say more?
This year Connie added the word "shart" to her vocabulary;
and Todd was the best with his sports commentary.
Dee earned some money all in good fun.
We hope Emilie wasn't too embarrassed seeing his bare bum!
We all know of Dave's love affair with Harry Potter;
But Aubree thinks that David Beckham is hotter!
Hayden earned the new nickname"FishMan"
And now Rylan will go off the diving board as fast as he can.
Kylie is so pretty, and she's growing up fast.
Jimi just hopes that her tan will last!
Baby Claire survived the week unharmed,
But with all those kids, her mom was always alarmed!
Lewis & Florrie are one heck of a team.
To survive the week, they must have drank Jim Beam!
This trip wouldn't have been possible without dear old Dad.
He organized the activities, the food and all the fun we had.
We were so excited for this trip, and we're sad to see it end.
It's great that we are not only family, but also friends.

We had a great time and love you all so dear.
Thanks again, and we can't wait to see where we go next year!

The Res

White sandy beaches and crisp blue water...was our day at "The Res" like that? Not so much. The res may not be a lot to look at, but it sure was a lot of fun. We went with my mom, Jono, Laura & Brynn and we stayed all day long. I bought Rylan some water shoes and he was even able to have some fun (once he got over the fact that his hands would get dirty, but he could either just rinse them off in the water or wipe them on his shorts). Hayden was a little unsure of the water (since you can't even see anything at all in it), he was worried about what kind of creatures might be lurking under the surface, but we didn't even see one carp! (Thank goodness)

(Warning: Parental Guidance suggested, may contain some nudity!)

Stitches

Hayden finally had his stitches removed yesterday morning. Dr. Eyre said that his mole had a little bit of atypia (the bad stuff) in it, but they removed it all and there is nothing to worry about--that was a relief. Hayden was just as good getting them out as he was when he had them put in. Mal said the doctor and nurses kept telling her that he was the best kid ever and they couldn't believe how well he handled the whole process. The stitches never slowed Hayden down one bit, he played just as hard as ever. When they took the stitches out, they put steristrips on and Dr. Eyre said they should hopefully stay on two weeks. I just laughed, I don't think he realizes everything a five year old does or how often we go swimming, so I will be happy if they last one week. Well I have been so proud of Hayden he has been such a good tough kid through out the last 10 days, now if only he would be as tough when he gets his fingernails cut--that would be awesome!

4th of July

So I apologize in advance for the very many pictures that I am posting this time, but I just couldn't help myself. I absolutely love the 4th of July! We went to Delta this year for the 4th. We of course went to the parade in the morning (where the temperature reached 108!!!) We were very excited that a lot of people threw otter pops this year, except by the middle of the parade the ones we were getting were already melted.

The kids always love when the airplanes fly over at the beginning of the parade.

After the parade we went to my mom's house for a BBQ, games and of course swimming in the pool--what else can you do when it's that hot!

It was just too much fun for Chad, he had to have a nap before the derby. I guess it worked because he won 1st place in the mini car race--Congrats!!!

We finished the day off with yet another BBQ, then we put Ry to bed at 7:30, let Hayden do sparklers and then put him to bed at 8:30. We didn't even do fireworks this year, but that's okay, because my kids slept good and were happy the next day---and that is what is important to me.