Mike, Becky, and Kid Gibsons

Family Reunion June 2010 - Millsite Resevoir in Ferron, Utah

2010-07-09T10:24:00.000-07:00

We had a fabulous time at the Gibson-Doxey Family reunion this year. It was held at a resevoir, so there were water and land sports. Groovy

Four Wheeling to Willard Peak

2010-07-09T10:19:00.000-07:00

We went four wheeling with our friends, the Roses, to the top of Willard Peak. Needless to say, there was some dust....

Trent's Birthday!!

2010-07-09T10:12:00.000-07:00

Trent, a couple of friends, and their dads went to a BYU football game to celebrate his 11th birthday. They were all decked out (seriously) and cheered the Cougars to victory. They appear to have had an awesome time.

My Birthday

2010-07-08T12:27:00.000-07:00

Every once in a while a perfect storm occurs and my birthday lands on Easter and General Conference. This year it was so. Alyse made me this springy cake to help celebrate.

Easter

2010-07-08T12:24:00.000-07:00

The neighborhood held an Easter Egg Hunt/Party for the little ones. Mitchell had a swell time

Skiing

2010-07-08T12:14:00.000-07:00

Trenton took full advantage of his 5th grade ski passport. He got to ski about 5 times this past season. His favorite times were those at Deer Valley with Aunt Dorothy. She is quite the ski guide. Trent improved a bunch and is a pretty good little skier now.

Halloween Time 2009

2010-07-08T12:05:00.000-07:00

It was Aubrey's first year to stay at home and hand out candy rather than trick or treat. She is growing up. The boys took in the usual haul.

Fall 2009

2010-07-08T10:34:00.000-07:00

So I am WAAAAYYYY behind in blogging. I think I might make it an annual event. But here are some pictures from last fall. Our friends, the Roses, came for a visit. We decided to visit Corn Belly's. We had a lot of fun.

Dinosaur Museum

2009-08-31T23:36:00.000-07:00

Grandma Gibson invited us to the Dinosaur Museum on the last Tuesday of August. Apparently, Thanksgiving Point had a Tuesday special all through August where each venue was only $2. You can't beat a good deal like that. Doug, Amber, Leah, and Paige came too. We had fun hangin' with them (They have been in NYC the past few years while Doug was in Podiatry school) and Grammie. Unfortunately my camera battery gave out about 10 minutes after we got there. This is all I got. Grandma wants to go back and read all the informative plaques that the kids brushed past to get to the next cool thing. Sorry Grandma.

Orem Owlz Game

2009-08-31T23:28:00.000-07:00

The kids orthodontist hosted a patient appreciation day/night at the Orem Owlz baseball game. The kids got a free shirt (which Trent had signed by several of the players-way cool!), dinner, and a ticket to the game. The rest of us had to pay, but it was a fun evening. And, just to let you know, the Owlz did beat the Helena Brewers (whew!)

Alpine Days Water Day

2009-08-31T23:22:00.000-07:00

We attended the annual Alpine days water games with Stephanie, Nate, and Zack Shattuck. The highlight is always the firetruck which douses the kids with the firehose. Trent was soaked.

Liberty Land

2009-08-31T23:16:00.000-07:00

Trent won tickets to Liberty Land at school. He wanted to go to all summer. We were finally able to go in August. Reagan and Mady Jex went with us. They had a blast on bumper boats, cars, roller coasters, jumping frogs and of course, Laser Tag. I tried to get more pictures of laser tag, but Trent told me that I was ruining the game (I have become an official nerdy mom).

The Gateway

2009-08-27T10:13:00.000-07:00

As a last hurrah of Summer, we went to the Gateway Mall. The kids had a great time at the Clark Planetarium playing on Mars and the Moon, forecasting the weather, looking at the cool stuff.

Then we went to the children's museum. They played games, pretended to fly the LifeFlight copter, did puzzles, played grocery store, and built with huge blocks. We had to drag them out of it.

Of course, the kids had to play in the fountains also. On the way home, Trent told us that that is the coolest mall ever.

Mitchell's bday

2009-08-27T10:03:00.000-07:00

Mitchell turned five this year. We went to Brick Oven (A family favorite). Mitch enjoyed the birthday treat

Bryce Canyon & Ruby's Inn

2009-08-27T10:00:00.000-07:00

At the end of July, we went to Bryce Canyon. We stayed at Ruby's Inn and had a great time. We also stayed a night in St. George and went to see Footloose at Tuacahn. It was a really fun vacation.

This is the Place Park and Oquirrh Mtn. Temple

2009-08-06T20:58:00.000-07:00

Mike took a day off Work in June and we went to the Oquirrh Mtn. Temple Open House. Then we visited This is the Place State Park. It was a rainy and gray day, but we had a blast.

Mitchell taking a stroll in the pioneer village

Mitchell was dying to ride the train. As you can see Trent wasn't quite as thrilled

I bet these horses get really bored going around in circles all day.

We are just a typical Indian family.

"Beat that rug Aubrey!"

It's funny how they will do laundry here, but not at home.

A Windy picture in front of the new temple. From this viewpoint you can see the Draper and Jordan temple also. They say on a really clear day you may even be able to see the Salt Lake temple . I haven't verified that claim because there are a lot of buildings in downtown that I think would obstruct the view.

Gibson/Doxey Family Reunion

2009-08-06T16:40:00.000-07:00

We had an awesome time at Mike's family reunion this year. We went to Navajo Lake which is near Brianhead, Utah. It was beautiful. We all had a great time camping and hanging out with the relatives. Dave and Leslie planned it and they did a marvelous job.

Aubrey begins her descent into Mammoth Cave

Mike, Aubrey and Trent playing with flashlights in Mammoth Cave.

Trent with "The Boys" after shooting guns

Trent hiking with the walking stick Mike made

Mitchell loved "biking" this way.

Aubrey as happy as can be!

Spring Break 2009

2009-08-06T16:19:00.000-07:00

We went down to Moab for Spring Break. We visited Arches, Mesa Verde, and Goblin Valley. We stayed in the trailer and had a lot of fun. Trent could visit national parks everyday. He loves them

Trent's favorit place to visit is Goblin Valley. He could stay and play forever if we would let him.
Trent going down into a pit house at Mesa Verde

Aubs and Mitch climbing out of a cliff dwelling at Mesa Verde

Trent could also climb around forever at Arches National Park. He is in heaven.

I think he was happier than he looks at Arches.

Aubrey's Big Show

2009-08-06T16:13:00.001-07:00

I am embarrased that it has been so long since I posted. So I will just put some hightlights of the last few (or more) months.

Aubrey insisted on entering the talent show this year. She had it all planned out that she would perform the "Hoedown Throwdown" from Hannah Montana. Her friend Madysen helped her perform it. The kids really seemed to like it. We are proud of her. Now she moves on to the big Junior High.

Skiing and Sledding - You Got to Love Utah!

2009-01-16T20:53:00.000-08:00

We had several chances to sled and ski over the Christmas break. There was more snow this year than we have had in a while. The kids have loved it. And, as a side note, hats off to Chad for enduring his first Christmas with the inlaws. He was a great sport and from what I hear he still loves Emily.

The Annual Gibson Doxey New Year's Eve Family Dance

2009-01-16T20:44:00.000-08:00

My kids love the family dance on New Year's Eve. Note Aubrey's new robot and air guitar moves.

Nativity X 2

2009-01-16T20:35:00.000-08:00

Our kids had two chances to show off their dramatic skills in the nativity play - Once on Christmas Eve and once at Grandma Gibsons after-Christmas bash. They are cute...

Sucking up M&Ms on Christmas Eve!!

2009-01-16T20:21:00.000-08:00

We spent Christmas eve at Alyse's house. Shauna brought this fun game where you suck up M&Ms with a straw. The only problem is she brought a humongous bowl that never ended (It was literally like the fishes and the loaves). We had fun, but also we kind of got headaches from it. In the end, Michael Shattuck sucks the best!

The Annual Ward Christmas Party

2008-12-22T08:17:00.001-08:00

Our ward had a Christmas breakfast this year. Mitchell was pretty leary of Santa, but he toughed it out so he could put in his order for Batman toys.

Trent suffered through the Primary Christmas songs. That is him in the back wearing a black T-shirt. As you can imagine, he doesn't much care for performing in front of others.

Winter Fun

2008-12-22T08:01:00.000-08:00

Mitchell has been waiting very impatiently for snow to arrive. To quote he wanted to, "Make noballs, noman, no angels, and slide (sled)." He finally got his wish and Mike helped him to fulfill all his winter wishes. We finally had to drag him inside, kicking and screaming, to warm up

Aubrey is a star member of the choir. Here she is in her Christmas performance. She did a great job. And, Grammie Gibson tooks us out for ice cream after (Who could ask for more?)

Trent didn't perform this year. He was a supportive member of the audience.

Aubrey and Mitch decorate for us!

2008-12-22T07:58:00.000-08:00

Aubrey and Mitchell decked out the house with Christmas decor this year. The Santa hats were a necessary decoration also. Thanks kids.

Lots of fun memories

2008-08-10T18:28:00.000-07:00

Here are a few fun pictures with the extended family. Thanks Aunt Dorothy for your biking expertise with Aubrey. We didn't take as many pictures as we thought. We'll have to check the photo bucket for more.

Colorado is Awesome!

2008-08-10T18:22:00.000-07:00

Finally, here are some picture of our family at the Gibson-Doxey reunion in Colorado. We all had a blast. I think my kids could live there.

Fourth of July in Willard, UT

2008-08-04T10:19:00.000-07:00

We visited our friends, the Roses, in Willard for the 4th this year. We enjoyed all the small town fun. Here Wendy and I are watching the parade

Mitch liked the candy!

Mitch tried to win the foot race, but was more about the smiling

Trent tried some archery

Trent and Aubrey gave it a good shot

Trenton's Baseball 2008, The Dodgers

2008-08-04T10:11:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures of Trent in action. It is his last year of machine pitch.
Next year we are hitting the big league. He did really well.

Family Pictures

2008-08-04T10:05:00.000-07:00

In May, before she was married, Aunt Emily took some family pictures for us. A FEW of the pictures turned out OK.
My children were pretty wild and uncooperative. I just hope that we haven't filled her with fear about child raising.

Trent's Raingutter Race

2008-05-30T09:39:00.000-07:00

Trenton just had his official Raingutter Regatta this week. He made a cool pirate boat that won the "Black Pearl" award. Here are a few pictures of Trent in captaining action and in the painting phase. We also included a picture of supportive Mitch. Trenton was awarded his Bear and a gold arrow. Go Trent!

Mitchell is ready for Summer

2008-05-29T19:53:00.000-07:00

Mitchell has been in a speech class called Talking Time this year. On the last session day, they had a pirate party. Mitch was in heaven.

Mitch and Mom had a picnic at a new park by our house. It was one of the last days before Trent and Aubrey were out of school so we had to enjoy the moment!

Aubrey's Achievements

2008-05-29T16:06:00.000-07:00

Aubrey has done really well in school this year. She was picked to speak to the school board abour her experiences in choir. It was a neat experience. She got a special award and shook all the school board member's hands. We were really proud of her.

Aubrey also did a great job in the choir concert. She had a special solo part and sang it perfect. Everyone was congratulating her and giving her high fives. It is nice that at least one of us can carry a tune.

Just when you thought we had forgotten....

2008-05-29T09:59:00.000-07:00

I have been given much grief from various sources concerning my poor blogging habits. I did warn all of you about my laziness. Here are a couple of things we have done over the past few months.

Zion's

We went to St. George this past weekend with Bret and his family. We had a swell time. The kids really enjoyed Zion's and the hike to Emerald Falls.

Hogle Zoo

During spring break we went to the Hogle Zoo. Of course, it was freezing and rainy, but we had a good time. We made it on the last train ride of the day before it closed due to rain (Good thing because Mitch would have been really upset). Zack Shattuck went with us. They liked all of the animals, but the white alligator had to be the boys' favorite. They went to see the "Ghost of the Bayou" several times.

We are still alive

2008-03-09T19:28:00.000-07:00

I have been a terrible blogger. I have good intentions, but can't seem to keep up on the blog. We have been well and we are keeping busy. We finally took the kids skiing again this year. Mike is finally able to ski (after his neuropathies from chemo). We went to Brighton and had a great time, and Trent is addicted. I think Aubs was a bit cold (it was a cold day). She thought it was ok, but isn't quite as thrilled about skiing as Trent. Mike was so proud to finally have his kids out skiing.

Here are some pictures, but it could be anybody's kids the way they are bundled up. We will have to post some spring skiing pics.

Trent's Birthday

2007-11-28T22:37:00.000-08:00

Mitch as the enforcer. - "Hasta la vista, baby!"

Once again Mike talked me into letting Trent have a "friend party" for his birthday. Apparently, Mike feels it helps with self esteem (Maybe he also has some unresolved issues from childhood - who knows?). So, of course I opted for the party away from home and free of clean up. We went to "Jump on It." We missed the Gibson Doxey family party by a few days. However, Mike can't jump yet because of his hernia surgery. So, he took some pics for us.

Mike and Trent created this fabulous pirate cake. I did nothing to help (but clean up, of course). It was a hit with the friends.

Chillin' with his pals

This wore the boys out and I'm sure they slept well that nightLife is good!

I'm worse at blogging than scrapbooking

2007-11-28T22:02:00.000-08:00

Stay tuned, but don't hold your breath ... I should have pictures of Trent's bday soon.

Well Halloween was over a month ago, but here are a few pictures just a little late. As you can see, Aubs was Minnie, Trent was Jack Sparrow, and Mitch was a Cowboy. Yes, we are Disney's target market and we have been sucked into it all.

2007-10-04T13:54:00.000-07:00

OK so I am finally going to post something to this blog. I figure it would be good to start with some pictures from our most recent vacation. We went to Yellowstone this past weekend (9/28/07). Although it was pretty cold, we still had a great time. We also toured around Grand Teton Park and stayed in Colter Bay. The fall colors were awesome so it made for great pictures. The only catch is that our kids, despite being adorable in person, are not the least bit photogenic. But, they had a great time camping and playing with their cousins.

It was pretty cold at Yellowstone, but of course we had to see Old Faithful

You have to get at least one picture of one of these when in Yellowstone.

Our little cabin in Colter Bay. It was the last weekend of the season.

The Teton Valley was beautiful.

Trenton enjoyed checking out the scenery with his new binocs. This after we convinced him that binoculars were cooler than a real bow & arrow (I don't think he is totally convinced on this issue).

Good Times.

So there it is - Our first posting. Hopefully it won't be the last.