20. Stopping at the Flintstone Diner in Valle, Arizona on the way home.
19. Quickest tour of the South rim of the Grand Canyon.
18. Watching "Nacho Libre" over and over again
17. Bren and Emma's talent show song and dance!
16. Lisa, Jane, and Elnora's Deep Gospel Discussions
15. Yummy Dinners on the top Deck every night!
14. Chilling with Aaron and Seth in the back room with their Nintendo DSL!
13. Richard and Brad's hilarious stories of their childhood
12. Lily learning to say "Shoo Fly"
11. Andrew, Ty and Stephen wake surfing!
10. Ashley and Emerson's wake jumping on the sea doo!
9. Jack following Richard around like his little "mini-me"
8. Nick and mason jumping off a cliff that was about 40 feet high!
7. Watching Anna, Ashley, Krista and Julie fight it out in a Tube war!
6. Kelsi getting wacked by a water balloon launcher during Lake Powell Olympics!
5. Rekindling of the bromance between Nick and Mason!
4. Emma and Jack wakeboarding behind the boat and jack getting outside the wake!
3. Emma getting stuck in the mud on our hike and saying "i'm never going to lake
powell again!"
2. One last trip with Andrew before he leaves for a mission
1. Beautiful water, stunning canyons, gorgeous sunsets and great memories
shared with family and friends!
Favorite Quotes
"new joisey"
"can we just have a salad or something"
"it's the beeessst"
"Don't be a Larry"
"Poptart Nazi"
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Celebrating the Music Video
According to USA TODAY, the music video is approaching 85 years old! Musical short films were made by Lee De Forest in 1923-24, followed by thousands of Vitaphone shorts (1926-30), many featuring bands, vocalists and dancers. In the 1920s, the animated films of Oskar Fischinger (aptly labelled "visual music") were supplied with orchestral scores. To celebrate this milestone birthday, the Follett's could not wait any longer to unveil their first musical montage in the form of a music video. Click to enjoy!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Cub Scout Day Camp Storm
More TEXAS WEATHER update!! I was a volunteer at Jackson's Cub Scout Day Camp this week and we had quite the adventure!
The theme of Troop 242 Cub Scout Day Camp was "Pirates Cove" but we were unaware of the pirate adventure that awaited us that day. Our first station was "Hangman's Challenge," or water dodge ball. We were having fun playing and getting wet, which felt great because it was 91 degrees outside. In our next station, "Ghost Ship" we made a small boat to race in water and were looking forward to lunch. While we were in our third station, "Knowing the Ropes," all of a sudden the sky in the distance looked very dark and we heard the air horns go off, so we stopped what we were doing and gathered our 19 cub scouts together. We were told to go to our cars immediately that the storm was going to come and it would only last about 15 minutes.
We started for our cars pulling our wagons with our coolers, but by that time the storm had moved in really quickly. The sky was really dark, we had 60 mile hour winds, and a little rain. Imagine 250 cub scouts all dressed in light blue t-shirts moving in the same direction. We were very scared we were going to lose one of our scouts because we could hardly see anything. The wind started blowing hats and name tags off, bark from the park area was pelting us, and the cubs had to hold on to each other so they would not blow over. Some of the boys were very scared thinking a tornado was coming!
As we got closer to our cars the rain came! If you have never been in a rainstorm in Texas before, it literally feels like the heavens open and buckets of water are poured down on you. All three cars in our group had all the scouts they were in charge of which was great because many other troops were scattered in cars just to get shelter. We ate lunch in the car, the rain was so heavy we could not see anything. It was a little like the scene in "Jurassic Park" when the little kids were in the jeep and the rain was so heavy they could not see the other jeep that was right behind them. As the rain let up we got word that the camp was destroyed and they would have to break camp. All of the canopies were blown down, all of the set up was gone, blown away from the storm, we even saw a tree blown down.
I don't know how they could recover, everything was gone! But troop 242 was safe and sound and I couldn't help but think of the prayer Bro. Law gave in the parking lot that morning before we left and the sweet prayer offered by his son Beaumont Law in our car during the storm where he asked his Father in Heaven that all the scouts would be safe, that no one would get lost or hurt and that no scouts would be scared. It was Quite the PIRATE ADVENTURE!
The theme of Troop 242 Cub Scout Day Camp was "Pirates Cove" but we were unaware of the pirate adventure that awaited us that day. Our first station was "Hangman's Challenge," or water dodge ball. We were having fun playing and getting wet, which felt great because it was 91 degrees outside. In our next station, "Ghost Ship" we made a small boat to race in water and were looking forward to lunch. While we were in our third station, "Knowing the Ropes," all of a sudden the sky in the distance looked very dark and we heard the air horns go off, so we stopped what we were doing and gathered our 19 cub scouts together. We were told to go to our cars immediately that the storm was going to come and it would only last about 15 minutes.
We started for our cars pulling our wagons with our coolers, but by that time the storm had moved in really quickly. The sky was really dark, we had 60 mile hour winds, and a little rain. Imagine 250 cub scouts all dressed in light blue t-shirts moving in the same direction. We were very scared we were going to lose one of our scouts because we could hardly see anything. The wind started blowing hats and name tags off, bark from the park area was pelting us, and the cubs had to hold on to each other so they would not blow over. Some of the boys were very scared thinking a tornado was coming!
As we got closer to our cars the rain came! If you have never been in a rainstorm in Texas before, it literally feels like the heavens open and buckets of water are poured down on you. All three cars in our group had all the scouts they were in charge of which was great because many other troops were scattered in cars just to get shelter. We ate lunch in the car, the rain was so heavy we could not see anything. It was a little like the scene in "Jurassic Park" when the little kids were in the jeep and the rain was so heavy they could not see the other jeep that was right behind them. As the rain let up we got word that the camp was destroyed and they would have to break camp. All of the canopies were blown down, all of the set up was gone, blown away from the storm, we even saw a tree blown down.
I don't know how they could recover, everything was gone! But troop 242 was safe and sound and I couldn't help but think of the prayer Bro. Law gave in the parking lot that morning before we left and the sweet prayer offered by his son Beaumont Law in our car during the storm where he asked his Father in Heaven that all the scouts would be safe, that no one would get lost or hurt and that no scouts would be scared. It was Quite the PIRATE ADVENTURE!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
NO MORE HIGH SCHOOL!!
Kelsi graduated from Edward S. Marcus High School June 9th 2008. Her graduation was held at University of North Texas and yes she did have the loudest family cheering for her! We are very proud of Kelsi! We love you!!!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Seminary Graduation
kelsi was a bit surprised when i told her i was more proud of her graduating from seminary then from high school! Someday she will realize that her study of the scriptures will be far more valuable then anything they can teach you at school!
I know kenny was proud of her because of the number of pictures he took. i think he took at least 2000 pictures that night and i am spending my morning deleting pictures that look exactly the same!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Lily's Blog-Hang Ten
Yes I am the only one born in Texas but I can still hang ten on my board like the California ones!
Emma's Frog Blog
This is my new friend Fred the Frog!
He came to swim with me! Mom says I should
get some friends my own size but I love
Fred!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Jackson's Blog-Raptors Roar
Jackson had a great season, loved playing catcher and was an RBI machine! For all of the long hours of practice and a 9 game season, all the video we could muster is this lousy 50 second segment. Check it out! It is our version of "prison cam" from the other side of the chain link fence. GO RAPTORS!
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Nick's Blog-The Curse lives on!
Nick survived another season with the Red Sox, who may have been more competitive if they were in the sunny hills assisted living league for women over 80 (No disrespect to any of our readers over 80). This years team highlights included a 15-0 loss to the Dodgers and a 22-3 loss to the Diamondbacks (that game was such a beating that not every player on his team got an at bat). Nick had as much fun as he possibly could (like telling jokes at a funeral) and really played good despite his teams futility. Click on this picture for a closer look at the scoreboard....Sunny hills 11 Red Sox 0.....
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Kelsi's Symphony
Kelsi conducted the Marcus High School Orchestra tonight. It was a song she arranged herself in which she entitled, "Arrival." It was awesome, she was really nervous but did a great job and loved being up there! She definitely has Arrived! The whole piece was not captured on video because our tape ended, (mom is still working on being prepared for events like this!) Of course you can hear the family cheering as she walked on and if you listen carefully you can hear lily in the background! We are very proud of you kelsi!Sunday, May 18, 2008
teenagers room!
ok if you missed the pictures of kelsi and ashley's room sorry, we did not mean to embarrass the girls only share jackson's creativity! ok we really did want to embarrass them and i think it worked!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Emma's Frogs
Our favorite part about Spring in Texas is the frogs! Each May when the sun goes down, the weather is just right and the moon is full, our backyard turns into a symphony of croaking. Literally hundreds of frogs all going at the same time is quite an experience. Of course, Emma loves to capture them and give them names. Pictured here is Thelma (on the left) and Louise (with throat engorged).
Monday, May 12, 2008
Mother's Day
what could be sweeter than to wake up to a little 6 year old with no teeth smiling and saying, "happy mother's day, mommy, i made you breakfast!" what could be sweeter than a nine year old who wrote a poem about a mom who can do anything from making cookies to finding the wii remote! what could be sweeter than to help a 13 year old realize he can't do it alone, and no matter how much independence he desires, life is so much easier with mom's help. what could be sweeter than a 15 year old who shows respect and gratitude for her mom and strives to make good choices in her life. what can be sweeter than to watch a 17 year old turn into a fine young woman, who loves the lord and is about to reap the rewards for working hard. oh what could be sweeter than lily, a little one year old to love and snuggle with!
La Dulce Vita! (Italian for "the Sweet Life")
what could be sweeter than to reflect on what a wonderful mother i had who always put her children first. what could be sweeter then to think of my grandmothers, mother-in-law, aunts and of course my sisters and sister-in-laws who all are such great examples to me of "mothers who know." mothers who know this is our greatest work, and our greatest joy! Even though much of it involves tears, stinky socks, stress, a new language to learn (GGPOS-"gotta go parent over shoulder") worry, scheduling, attitudes, frustration, feeling clueless, wrestling matches, a constant reviewing of standards, disappointments, no sleep, messy rooms, and tummies that are never full! like mother Eve without knowing all the bad we would not know just how sweet it is to be a mom!
La Dulce Vita! (Italian for "the Sweet Life")
what could be sweeter than to reflect on what a wonderful mother i had who always put her children first. what could be sweeter then to think of my grandmothers, mother-in-law, aunts and of course my sisters and sister-in-laws who all are such great examples to me of "mothers who know." mothers who know this is our greatest work, and our greatest joy! Even though much of it involves tears, stinky socks, stress, a new language to learn (GGPOS-"gotta go parent over shoulder") worry, scheduling, attitudes, frustration, feeling clueless, wrestling matches, a constant reviewing of standards, disappointments, no sleep, messy rooms, and tummies that are never full! like mother Eve without knowing all the bad we would not know just how sweet it is to be a mom!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
We Love our Grandmothers!
Nick and Grandma Follett 2002
Great Grandma Follett
Grandma Grace & Jackson 2003
GG & Ashley 2006
Aunt Kay (who treats our kids like one of her own grandkids)
& Kelsi in Yellowstone 2007 with Ty and Samantha
Monday, May 5, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Texas State Championship Level 8
Ashley placed 2nd at state in her age group
with a 37.2 All-Around. This is a great accomplishment
for her after a season of injuries and mental issues
that haunted her. She will now compete at Regionals against
Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Wyoming, and Arkansas!
Go Ashley, you're a BEAST!
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