Hone Family

More Birthday FUN!

2012-01-10T21:58:00.006-07:00

More Happy Birthday Parties for Abby Girl! Celebrating her bithday at Grandpa Jim's and Grandma Dorie's house! Lots of Fun!!!

Yep! How fun is this? Roasting marshmellows on a cold night in the garage!!! Tons of Fun!

Abby's Friend Birthday Party!

2012-01-10T21:35:00.003-07:00

Abby for her 9th Birthday had a friend party!!! She wanted to go to Chunk E Cheese! We did and her and her friends had a blast! Happy Birthday Abby girl!

So TIRED!!!

2012-01-10T21:30:00.008-07:00

Words say it all.....SO TIRED!!!

More Projects!

2012-01-10T21:22:00.004-07:00

Thanksgiving Projects!!! They turned out super cute!!! Happy Thanksgiving!

Random Pictures!

2012-01-10T21:13:00.005-07:00

Hazel loves her new bouncer!!!

I took this pictures in November 2011...Hazel is around 6 months in these pictures!

I think this is so cute when she put her binki in her mouth like this!!!

Em's and Hazel love hanging out together!!!

Em's loves making projects!!! Just made some fun Christmas projects!

Food! Food! Food!

2012-01-10T21:09:00.004-07:00

Hazel started eating cereal(mush) when she was aroung 5 months and loves it!!!

Rolling and Rolling and Rolling!

2012-01-10T21:04:00.004-07:00

Little Hazel is rolling and rolling and rolling!!! She rolled over for the first time at the 1st of September from her back to her stomach. Then shortly after she figured she could roll to both sides and to her stomach to back and back to stomach! Go Hazel!

Dora Kitchen!!!

2012-01-10T20:56:00.006-07:00

The Dora Kitchen! Where do I beging? Emma wanted a Dora kitchen for Christmas! So in November I found a awesome deal on one on Amazon. So excited for Matt and I to give it to her for Christmas! Did not think much about until the FedEx man came to deliver it. I noticed that it had a huge picture of the kitchen on the outside of the box. I tried to run outside to have him just leave it on the porch where Emma could not see until I could move it. It was to late...The look on her face of excitement and the joy. She had seen the box... She kept yelling my Dora kitchen my Dora kitchen. I tried everything to convince her that it was just a picture not what is in the box... It did not work. I gave in! We put it together and she kept saying I am so happy!!! Check out the pictures of how happy she is with the Dora Kitchen!

Hanging out with the BOYS!

2012-01-10T15:38:00.008-07:00

BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! Hanging out on a summer day of fun!!!

Porter, Wylee, and James

Ramdom Family Pictures from Erica's birthday!

2012-01-10T15:38:00.007-07:00

We went and had a hot dog roast for cousins Erica's birthday! It was alot of fun!!! Little James was sick so Matt and James stayed home. Happy Birthday Erica!

Summer FUN!!!

2012-01-09T16:28:00.008-07:00

Summer FUN pictures!!!

BOO!!!

2011-10-31T19:53:00.002-06:00

Frankie Stein

Halloween Parade!

2011-10-31T19:41:00.002-06:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

2011-10-31T07:53:00.000-06:00

Look MOM its a GHOST!

2011-10-26T21:27:00.001-06:00

Yep that is cute little Emma with a ghost she drew on the paper oh wait nope that is what you think it is, yep the couch. At first I couldn't believe it, the paper is on cushion next to this one. Did sweet little Emma just draw on the couch in PEN??? How can you not smile Mom its a ghost! It goes with all the Halloween decorations!

Happiest Place on EARTH!!!

2011-10-24T11:18:00.000-06:00

Picture Time!!!--Indivial Pictures Posted NOW under this POST!

2011-10-14T11:45:00.008-06:00

Candice at Candophotography took the kids pictures for us! She did an amazing job! We LOVE THEM!!! We want to tell her thank you so much!!! ! They all turned out so so CUTE! Enjoy these SUPER cute pictures of the cutiest kids ever!!!

Check out Candice's blog page at http://candoolsenphotography.blogspot.com/ she does an awesome job!!!

A Picture Says 1000 Words!

2011-10-14T09:19:00.009-06:00

MONSTER!!!

2011-10-13T15:03:00.004-06:00

MONSTER PROJECT!!!

Emma LOVES to paint!!!

Aunt Emilee came over to paint her MONSTER with us! We had alot of FUN!!!

One of my favorite new stores is the Wood Connection . Super Super Cute Projects! Check out their blog at http://www.thewoodco.blogspot.com/ Thanks to my mom for helping with the super cute finishing touches. I was able to finish my MONSTER this year!!! Thanks mom for your help! It turned out super CUTE!!!

FHE Project Time!

2011-10-02T10:06:00.002-06:00

For Family Home Evening we made Halloween projects! Lots of FUn! Finished projects coming soon!

Ems and Hazel!

2011-09-26T14:20:00.005-06:00

While the kids are at school Emma and Hazel have fun hanging out together! Emma LOVES to help take care of Hazel and loves to make her laugh! Hazel loves her brothers and sisters!!!

Emma loves to do projects while she waits for the kids to come home from school! What a CUTIE!

What a CUTIE! EnjoyingTummy Time!

Congratulations Matt!!!

2011-09-26T13:58:00.005-06:00

Matt receieved the Weber County Assessor's Office Co-Worker of the Year 2011 Award!!! We just want Matt to know how proud we are of him!!! He is a very hard worker and wants to do the best he can at everything he does. He is a great example to me and the kids. We LOVE you so much! Congrats Matt!!!

LEGOS!!!

2011-09-26T13:22:00.003-06:00

The kids LOVE LEGOS!!! They can spend hours playing LEGOs! They make some really COOL things out of LEGOS this is just one of them!!!

1st Day of School!!!

2011-08-25T07:24:00.004-06:00

Where did the Summer go? Today is the 1st day of School for Abby, Porter, and James. I cannot believe how fast they are growing up. This year Abby is in 3rd Grade, Porter is in 2nd Grade, and James is in 1st Grade! Emma is still not old enough to go to school, but as you can tell she really wanted to go to school with her brothers and sister this morning! So for another year she gets to hang out with Hazel and I and then she will be able to start Preschool before we know it. The kids were really excited to start school today! They looked so CUTE in their new school clothes! Ready to go school with their new backpacks!

Handsome little boy so excited to go to all day school!

Porter looking so handsome in his new glasses for school!

The boys showing off their new backpacks!

Abby growing up so fast! She did her own hair today! She did an awesome job and looked so pretty!

Abby showing off her new backpack!

~School kids~

What a cutie!!!

Emma showing off her new backpack!

On their way to the school bus!

Running to the school bus so excited to go to school!

Almost to the bus line!

On the bus on their way!

Little Hazel being a cutie hanging out in her swing

while the kids were getting ready for school!

Emma helped me make the kids suprises to put in their bags for the

1st day of school from Dad and Mom!

Take US out to the BALL GAME!!!

2011-07-22T18:10:00.005-06:00

Porter and James had an awesome time playing coach pitch together this year!!! They did a great job! GO BOYS!!! GO BRAVES!!!

Little Hazel 1st Photo Shoot- 1 Month Old

2011-06-27T13:39:00.010-06:00

Where does the time go??? Hazel is growing up so fast! I can't believe she is already a month old. These super cute pictures of Hazel were taken by Candice at CandoPhtography. We just want to tell her thank you so much for the amazing job she did! Hazel has brought us so much joy and happiness to our family! The kids cannot get enough of her. They are always holding her and have to be right in her face. They are always ready to help out. We are so grateful she is part of our eternal Family!

These are just a few of the super cute pictures I will try to post more soon!

Little Baby Hazel Anna Hone is HERE!!!

2011-05-20T21:52:00.005-06:00

We are so EXCITED!!! Little Baby Hazel Anna Hone was born on May 19, 2011 at 7:19 a.m.! She weighed 7 lbs and 7 oz. and was 20 inches long! We are so excited she is here! We Love her so much and we are so excited she is part of our eternal family!!!

Hospital Pictures!!

2011-05-20T16:10:00.002-06:00

We Are Going to the Hospital TONIGHT!!!

2011-05-18T15:28:00.014-06:00

We went to the Dr. this morning and Little Baby Hone is doing great! She still weighs 7 1/2 pounds! We were planning on going to the hospital tomorrow morning. When the Dr. went to the schuldule for the morning, he came back in and said he was going to move us up to tonight at 8:00 p.m.! We are so excited!!! We can't believe it! We are headed to the hosptial to have our little baby girl!!! Here we come we are so excited to meet her and have her be part of our eternal family!!!

Just for FUN... How much will Little Baby Hone weigh???

Abby 7 lbs

Porter 10 lbs

James 7 lbs

Emma 8 lbs

Dad 14 lbs

Mom 7 lbs 2 oz

Chuck E. Cheese's!!!

2011-05-15T22:57:00.014-06:00

Porter and James for their birthday they wanted to go to Chuck E. Cheese! They were nice and invited Abby and Emma to come along!!! It was a blast! Also Porter and James got to decided were they wanted to eat for their birthday. I was thinking they would choose Olive Garden. Nope was I wrong they wanted to eat at the Food Court at the mall!!! They love ChicFil A! Happy Birthday Porter and James!!!

Ticket Blaster!!!

On the way home from Chuck E Cheese I was telling Matt that I hope the kids had fun! When I went to tell the boys goodnight I could tell that had a blast!!! Porter had his crown on!

Update on Baby Hone!!!

2011-05-14T03:03:00.005-06:00

Baby Hone Update!!! We went to the Dr. on Wed. May 11, 2011. Little Baby Hone is doing great!!! She weighs 7 1/2 pounds! On the 3rd of May she weighed 7 lbs and on April 27, she weighed 6lbs. We also found out on May 11, 2011 at our Dr's appoinment that we are going to be induced on Thursday May 19, 2011!!! We are so EXCITED we can't wait!!! Here are some Fun Pictures that we took on Mother's Day! In these pictures I am 38 wks and a day!

I love this pictures! My Hand is the top one, then Matt's, Abby's, Emma's, James's and Porter's! We are all so excited for Little Baby Hone to be part of our Eternal Family!

This Picture just makes me smile! Emma wanted everyone to put their hands on her stomach too!

38 wks and 1 day!

Hogle ZOO!!!

2011-05-14T02:55:00.003-06:00

HOGLE ZOO FUN!!! For James field trip for school we went to the Hogle Zoo! It was alot of FUN!!! We met James there along with Walker and Makell! Michelle, Kynlee, Emma, Emilee, Jaxon, and I all rode together. Then Sara, Adlee, and Cohen followed us! It was a fun day at the Zoo! We then went to the park and had a pinic with the kids!

Adlee and Emma!

Michelle loved this hat!!!

Walker

James

Emilee and Emma

Emma and James hanging out waiting for the train!

Emma loved the train!

Aunt Emilee hanging out with all the cousins! Jaxon, Kynlee, Adlee, Cohen, and Emma

The Girls! Emma, Adlee, and Kynlee

Happy Easter!!!

2011-04-28T11:09:00.009-06:00

What a fun Easter we had!!! The Easter Bunny found out we were staying out of town on our Hone Family Vacation! So he left some Easter eggs to find, baskets filled with candy, a toy, and a outfit. He hind them all in the hotel room!!! What a fun suprise to wake up too!!! He also left a picture of the trampoline!!! When we got home we found the trampoline in a box in the garage! What another fun suprise for Easter! We had fun going to Grandpa Jon's and Grandma Kathy's for a Easter egg hunt when we got home from our vacation. Then the next Sat. we were able to go to Grandpa Jim's and Grandma Dorie's house and have another fun Easter egg Hunt! Happy Easter!!!

At Grandpa Jim's and Grandma Dorie's house for the Family Easter Egg Hunt!!!

A fun game of Bingo with Aunt Jackie!!!

At Grandpa Jon's and Grandma Kathy's house for the Family Easter Egg Hunt!!!

Emma and Adlee are not only cousins they are Best FRIENDS!!!

Abby helping Dad put up the Trampoline!!!

Spring Vacation-Day 3

2011-04-28T08:48:00.011-06:00

LAGOON!!! Need I say more??? We suprised the kids with a day at Lagoon! It was a BLAST!!! I think they love Lagoon just as much as Disneyland! It was Emma's first time at Lagoon and she loved it! She was brave and went on any ride she was tall enough to ride! Abby and James was able to ride the bigger rides they loved it! Porter was not tall enough to ride the bigger rides yet. I don't think he minded to much, he loved hanging out with Emma!!! The weather was a little colder we had to wear jackets. The lines were awesome!!! Most of the rides we could just walk right on too. Matt made it about two rides and that was about all he could take... The white roller coaster did him in... He said it took all that he had not to throw up... All and all a really fun day at Lagoon!!!

One of Emma's favorite ride!!! Puff The Dragon!!!

Spring Vacation-Day 2

2011-04-28T07:31:00.023-06:00

On our Spring Vacation Day 2 we woke up went to breakfast and headed to the pool! The kids loved it!!! Then we headed to Pleasant Grove on the way we stopped in Lehi and had lunch at Tepanyaki! One of our favorite places to eat!!! Then we went to Hee Haw Farms in Pleasant Grove! The kids really enjoyed it! They were able to ride the animal train, go down slides, go to the petting zoo and more!!! It was all fun until little Emma got stung by a bee. By that time, it was time to go, and we headed to Target to get some treats for our big suprise on Sat. Then we headed to Hollywood Connection is West Valley City. It was really nice because it was only a block from our hotel. They had inside rides, a slide, and one of their favoites Matt got them all glitter tattoos!!! After Hollywood Connection we went to dinner at Golden Correl Porter got to pick since we all picked were to eat for lunch. We then headed back to the Hotel for my Swimming time!!! A day filled with FUN!!!

Emma LOVED swimming, but only with her DAD!!!

Hee Haw Farms

Hollywood Connection

Happy Birthday Matt!!!

2011-04-28T07:23:00.009-06:00

Matt's birthday is on April 17 we had alot of fun celebrating his birthday! We just want him to know how much we love him!!! Matt is an amazing dad and husband! Thanks for all you do for us! We love you so much! Happy Birthday Matt!!!

Hone Family Spring Vacation- Day 1

2011-04-25T15:31:00.015-06:00

Hone Family Spring Vacation was a blast!!! We did a stay vacation!!! We stayed in a awesome hotel in West Valley City!!! We chose that hotel because of the pool! It was awesome! It had slides and a big covered water slide that went outside! The kids loved the pool!!! On our first day we left on a Thursday around 11:00 a.m. and headed to Ogden to the Ogden Nature Center! What a FUN place to go and hike! We started our hike headed to the big treehouse. On the way we found bear caves that kids thought were cool! Since there had been so much rain that week alot of the trails were flooded. We were troopers trying to make it to the treehouse. Needless to say since we did not have our water gear on. We did not make it. It was starting to thunder and lighting so we had to head back to the car. We barley made it to the car before it started to rain, but from walking through the water our shoes, socks, and the bottoms of our pants were soaked! So we went to the Burger Bar in Roy and ate lunch. Then we headed for home to change our shoes, socks, and pants. Then we headed to the hotel to check in and off to Fat Cats we went to eat Pizza, bowl, and play the arcades!!! By the time we got back to the hotel we were so tired. We went to bed. A fun first day of Spring Vacation!!!

On the way to the Ogden Nature Center on the trail there are some really cool birdhouses!!!

One of the BEAR Caves!!!

Notice the we rolled the pants to try to keep them dry-didn't work... Shoes, sock, and pants are wet in this picture...

Also notice the water we walked through. Abby helping Emma.

Coming SOON Hone Family Spring Vacation Day 2!!!

Baby Hone Update!!!

2011-04-16T16:20:00.007-06:00

Our little baby girl is growing so fast!!! At 27wks she weighed almost 2lbs and 13 ozs. Then at our 30 wk appointment she weighed almost 4 1/2 pounds. Then at our 32 wk appointment she weighed the same! The Dr. said she is doing great! We are so excited !!! Tomorrow we have a Dr's appointment we will be 35 1/2 weeks! lI am so grateful for Ultra Sounds so we know how she is doing! I love the pictures we have of our little baby girl! In the first picture is from our last appointment she was hiding, but our Dr. was able to get a cute picture of her little face with her arm and hand over her head. Then the other three pictures are from the appointment before at 3owks. She has the most perfect cute kissable cheeks! Our Dr. thinks that is where all her weight is in her super cute cheeks. Oh she is so CUTE we are so excited to meet her in a few weeks. The last month has been so fun to really feel her kick, move, flip, hipcups, I love it all!!! It is been fun to have the kids and Matt feel when she kicks and moves! I will write more after our appointment tomorrow. We are hoping to verify with our Dr. that we can be induced on May 14th, 2011. How crazy is that... That is only in 3 1/2 wks she will be HERE!!! Also I have a story about my Shrek foot!!!

Daddy's Girl!

2011-04-12T13:37:00.006-06:00

So the other day I was giving Emma hugs and kisses and I said oh you are a Mommy's girl! To my suprise she said no I am a Daddy's Girl! Still if you ask her if she is a Mommy's girl or Daddy's girl she will say she say Daddy's Girl!!! She LOVES her Dad!!!

Cheer!

2011-04-12T13:30:00.003-06:00

Cheer! Cheer! Cheer! Abby has really enjoyed Cheerleading this year! She has had alot of fun and she has done amazing job! At the end of March she performed at the High School her cheer dance! She did awesome! She loved that she was able to dress up and wear make up! She looked really cute! We had alot of fun watching her! Great Job Abby Girl! We love you!

Emma and Porter waiting for Abby to dance!

Emma and James hanging out!

Abby bored in the car on the way home!

Dinosaur Park!!!

2011-02-21T22:04:00.007-07:00

On Monday President's day we decided to go to the Dinosaur Park in Ogden! We had so much FUN!!! We have a Family Season Pass so we are excited to go back when it gets a little warmer. We were still able to have FUN in the snow! Then after we went and did a little shopping and went to the Olive Garden for dinner a FUN family outing!

This dinosaur made noises I could not get anyone to stand by him to take a picture...

Matt ended up starting a snowball fight the kids thought it was awesome!

James and Emma really liked this Dinosaur.

Notice Emma she loved the snowball fight! She is throwing one at me while I take the picture!

Matt laughing because Abby knows I do not like bats... Right when I take the picture she yells you know mom there are bats in the back of the cave...

The sign says it all!!!

Daddy Daughter NERD Date!!!

2011-02-21T21:59:00.005-07:00

Oh I so LOVE these pictures! They just make me SMILE!!! For Activity Day's they had a Daddy Daughter Nerd Date night. Matt and Abby did GREAT dressing up! In fact Abby was mad right before they went she said she looked like a dork... I tried to explain to her that everyone will be dressed up. She didn't believe me... Matt said they had a BLAST and by the end of the night Abby was trying to look even more like a NERD!!!

Porter and Emma wanted to be in the pictures with them!

Happy 2nd Birthday Baby Em's!

2011-02-21T21:45:00.006-07:00

Happy 2nd Birthday Emma!!! We cannot believe Emma is already 2 years old. Emma had a Dora birthday! She loves DORA!!! Emma is so funny! She brings us so much joy and happiness! We remember like it was yesterday when she born and was able to be part of our family! We are so grateful she is part of our Eternal Family! We love you baby Em's! Happy 2nd Birthday!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2011-02-21T21:43:00.005-07:00

Happy Valentine's Day!!! We celebrated part of Valentine's Day after Emma's Birthday Party. We played Bingo with Grandpa Jim, Grandma Dorie, and Aunt Jessie! It was alot of fun! Everyone ended up with alot of prizes! Then on Valentines morning we decortated the table with valentines plates. napkins, and rose petels. We put a box of Chocolates by their plates and had red heart shape pancakes! Then we put a heart shape brownie with a valentine in their book bags from Dad and Mom. Then that night for dinner I wanted something they would eat and love! So I knew if I made a fancy dinner they would not eat it. So Matt being the most awesome dad ever brought home the best dinner ever Happy Meals from McDonalds. The kids loved it and ate every bite!!! Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Super cute Valentine's Bag Abby, Porter and James made at school!

I thought these turned out so CUTE!!! Abby, Porter, James, and Emma made Valentine Monster!!!

I LOVE Saturdays!

2011-02-21T21:22:00.009-07:00

Now that Duck Hunting Season is over for the year Matt is home on Saturdays! So we decided to start Saturday Morning Chores! I have LOVED this! Matt makes the list each Sat. morning and then we all cross off what chores we have finished! I think the kids enjoyed it the first few times more than now. They don't get to excited, but we feel they are learning and they do a great job. Not only that with all the help I get on Sat. it is so much easier to keep the house clean durning the week.

Emma smiling that she does not have to do chores! No Emma is really good at picking up her toys and she loves to sweep!

Taking a Break!

Abby hard at work!

James and Porter working on the bathroom sinks and mirrors togther!

Matt what a stud cleaning the stove!

James working hard!

The first two times doing chores we do go through alot of Windex. Matt had to teach them a little goes a long way!

Porter working hard!

Thanks everyone for helping me keep the house clean!!! Love ya all

It's a Girl!!

2011-02-02T19:33:00.011-07:00

We are so excited!!! I have so much to update! So sit back and relax and enjoy our story so far... On September 22, we found out after two postive pregnancy test we were pregnant!!! We were so excited, but we went to the Dr. on September 23, 2010 to confirm the preganacy! And yes for sure the test were right WE ARE PREGNANT!!! We were filled with so much happiness, and excitment!!! We are seeing an awesome Dr. at the Circle of Life Center in Ogden Dr. Bierer. For the 1st Trimester he let us come in every two weeks! ( I love that Matt is able to go to all my appointments with me!) Also I love at the Circle of Life Center you get an ultra sound each time you go to your appointment!!! The 1st Trimester I was sick mainly just nauseas. Some smells of food made me want to gag. I was really tired as well. Once I made it to the 2nd Trimester I feel great!!! So much fun! I have enjoyed every minute! At 13 1/2 weeks we found out we were having a GIRL!!! Then at 17 1/2 weeks Dr. Bierer was for sure we were having a Baby Girl!!! I started to show a little around 16 weeks. Around 19 weeks you tell I was for sure pregnant. Also around 19 1/2 wks right a few days before my birthday I got and awesome birthday present! I could feel Little Baby Girl Hone kick! What an amazing feeling!
Today February 22, 2011 I am now 27 1/2 wks along I cannot believe it. It is going by so fast. Just started my 3rd Trimester! May 21, 2011 is going to be here before we know it. I am so excited meet our little Baby Girl Hone! We are still thinking about names. We are so grateful and excited for our family to grow! The super cute beautiful ultra sound pictures of our little baby girl was at our 3D ultra sound at 24 1/2 wks. Words cannot descibe how amazing the 3D ultra sounds are. You could see her swallow, see her cute little features, she loves the umbilical cord she was playing with it and putting it in her mouth, also she loved to have her hands by her face! I am so grateful to have it on DVD as well. We go to the Dr. next week on Wed. we will be 28 1/2 wks! I will try to be better at updating the blog in a timely matter!!!

Emma

2011-01-13T12:42:00.008-07:00

My mom and my sisters took me out for dinner for my Birthday. Matt calls to let me know he is sending a text with pictures. Matt watching Emma~need I say more (again)!!! Yep you guessed it Fingernail polish!!! I loved that Emma had it on her fingernails! She just wanted to paint her fingernails and a little more including her eyelashes! She went and told Matt mess and then the next morning she told me pretty! It was so cute!!! It took until the next day to get all the fingernail polish off!!! She also did amazing job on her baby painting her face and nails!! Love ya Emma

Misc. Pictures!!!

2011-01-13T10:55:00.006-07:00

Sit down and relax and look at some fun we have been having!

Having fun doing a project!

On my birthday they were cutting meat. So Abby and Matt went over to help. I asked Abby to take me some pictures while she was there helping. In my mind picturse of her, Matt and the family working hard cutting meat. This is what I got I am so grateful for the wonderful pictures. Yes these are the beef cows. Abby worked very hard all day! Thanks Abby for being a great helper and the pictures I love them!

More beef cows!

The outside of the meat shop!

Emma reading to James!

Smile!

Christmas 2010!!!

2011-01-13T10:43:00.009-07:00

Santa made it to the Hone house!!! What a fun Christmas we had! Abby, Porter, and James got Motor scooters and Emma got a rocking horse the main thing they all asked for. Plus they got the items they asked for in the letter they sent to Santa!

I took this picture right before the Abby, Porter, James, and Emma came in to see if Santa came!
Then I ended up recording instead of taking pictures it was so much fun to see their faces with excitment! Emma at a really fun age 1 1/2 almost 2 having a just as much fun as her brothers and sister opening up presents!

Christmas Eve we went over to Grandpa Jon's and Grandma Kathy's for Christmas Eve dinner and to open up presents! What a fun suprise Santa came!!! Abby, Porter, and James wanted to tell him what they wanted for Christmas. Emma still didn't want to sit on his lap, but did wave and tell him bye!

Having fun opening up presents with the cousins!

Then on Christmas afternoon we went to Grandpa Jim's and Grandma Dorie's house! The kids had fun cooking with Grandma Dorie and hanging out with Grandpa Jim! It was also alot of fun hanging out with Brian, Eliza, Ella, Amanda, Aubrey, and Jessie! We also went and visited Grandpa and Grandma Daniels! I would of took more pictures, but I ended up getting sick and sleeping most of time.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Gingerbread House!!!

2011-01-13T10:18:00.009-07:00

For Family Home Evening we made a Gingerbread House! Lots of fun! The kids I think had more fun eating the frosting and the candy! I did to I loved the mini bubble gums! Matt did a great job with helping us get the roof and the house to stay together so the kids could decorate it!

I have another picture of the Gingerbread house done! I will add later!

A Visit to See Santa!!!

2011-01-08T21:29:00.006-07:00

We took a trip to the mall to visit with Santa! Emma as you could tell did not like Santa that close. She didn't mind him from a far. She loved to wave to him and say bye! She talked about him all the time. Abby, Porter, and James had fun telling Santa what they would like for Christmas. After we visted with Santa we ate in the mall rode the merry-go -round (I will add more pictures soon). It was a really fun night!!!

Abby's Baptism!

2011-01-08T21:22:00.011-07:00

We are so proud of Abby for making the decision to be Baptized and Confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!!! Abby was Baptized and Confirmed by her father Matt Hone on December 04, 2010. It was just an amazing day!!! After Abby was baptized and confirmed we were going to get a picture of the whole family there, but then James threw up everywhere right before I went to take the picture. So we ended up not getting a family picture, but James felt better the next day. This is who came to support Abby on her exciting day! Dad, Mom, Porter, James, Emma, Grandpa Jon, Grandma Kathy,Great Granpa Sheldon, Great Grandma Nancy, Grandpa Jim, Grandma Dorie, Aunt Jessie, Aunt Michelle, Cousin Wyatt, Quinlan, Walker, Kynlee, Makell, Aunt Emilee, and Uncle Rex. Thanks again everyone for all your support. Abby we are so pround of you! Thanks for being a great example to your brothers and sister! We love you Abby!

Abby so EXCITED to be baptized and confirmed by her Dad!

Abby looked so beautiful in her baptism dress!

Abby was able to be baptized the same day as her best friend Amanda Stephens!

I love this picture of Matt and Abby!

Abby was also baptized with her other best friend Breeley!

Family Home Evening~Decorating the Christmas Tree!!!

2011-01-08T21:13:00.005-07:00

The Monday after everyone got back from the Thanksgiving to St. George we decorated the Christmas Tree for Family Home Evening! The kids did a great job! Our tree looked awesome!!! Also another fun thing about our tree the lights in the middle and top stopped working about two weeks after we put the tree up. One night they just all started to work. It was amazing. Come to find out Porter was cooking something in the microwave. So long story short. If the microwave was on the whole tree would light up. If the microwave was not on only the bottom lights would work!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

2011-01-08T21:09:00.003-07:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!! We went to Grandpa Jim's and Grandma Dories for Thanksgiving this year (2010)! We had a lot of fun!!! After Thanksgiving diner Matt and the kids went to St. George with Grandpa Jim, Grandma Dorie, and Aunt Jessie for the weekend! I came back home for the weekend fo Emilee's Baby Shower.

Happy 8th Birthday Abby Girl!

2011-01-08T20:56:00.005-07:00

Happy Happy 8th Birthday Abby Girl! I am a little behind on blogging Abby's birthday was on November 22! You are growing up so fast. It seems just like yesterday when we were at the hosptial holding you for the first time. We are so grateful for you and the joy you bring to our family! We love you so much!!! We hope you had a FUN 8th Birthday!!! Love ya lots Dad and Mom

I have more fun pictures, Abby with her cakes and family I will add soon!

Abby was so excited to get an American Girl doll. Grandma Dorie made her doll a baptism dress.

Abby loves her watch she is so styling!!!

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!!!

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Emma!!!

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Little Emma growing up to fast. Super cute pictures of little Emma.

Emma loves dolls I mean loves dolls!!! She loves to sit in the close basket and have the boys push her around it is the best ride ever!!!

Emma loves to draw! And loves Elmo!

We have had horse in our backyard! Emma thinks it is so cool!!! She is trying to but a little scared to feed the horses a puff rice ball.

Emma loves animals!

Indian Day At School!

2010-11-19T21:04:00.007-07:00

James had Indian Day at school today! Matt did a great job painting James face!!! James had alot of fun at school learning about Indians!

Date with Dad and Mom

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Right before Abby's birthday Matt and I took her on date for her birthday! She got to pick what she wanted to do! She chose to go bowling and out to her favorite restraunt Tepanyaki!!! We all had so much fun!!! Happy Birthday Abby girl!!!

Come on strike!!!

Abby loves to bowl!!! She beat me both games!!!

Look at the form...

Matt smiling because it was a strike!

Matt and Abby as happy as can be they both beat me at bowling!

Happy Birthday Abby Girl!

Happy Halloween!!! (So Excited!!!)

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Witches, ghosts, and pumpkins too

Have a Halloween surprise just for you.

This is no trick, but is a delightful treat.

The Hone Family is growing by two more feet!

Baby Hone due May 21, 2011.

Love,

Matt, Anna, Abby, Porter, James, and Emma

(Thank to Sara for writing this super cute poem!)

Trick or Treat!!!

2010-10-31T15:37:00.007-06:00

The kids had a blast trick or treating! Even though it was cold and rainy. They looked so cute and scary in their Halloween costumes!

James the Ninja!

Emma the super cute Witch!

Porter the Yoshi-Super cute costume made
by Grandma Dorie-Thanks Grandma
Dorie!!!

Abby the scary Vampire Bat!

Halloween Parade at School!

2010-10-29T10:40:00.008-06:00

Happy Halloween Parade at the school!!! The kids love to be in the Halloween parade and it is alot of fun to go and watch!

Abby the scary Vampire Bat!

Porter in the super cute costume that Grandma
Dorie made! Thanks Grandma Dorie!

Cousin Quinlan!

James the Ninja! They can't wear masks at the school
parade so James will have his mask and fake knife to go with
his costume tonight! Also Cousin Walker with his face painted
and Aunt Michelle!!! Love the costumes!

Yoshi giving Dad a high five!

Emma enjoying every minute waving to all the kids!
Notice her hand she has the rodeo wave down to a t!

In the front is Cousin Makell in her Zombi Princess outfit!!!

Dad and Emma waiting for the parade to start!

It's that Time of Year!!!

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Matt so far is having an awesome hunting season! Check out these awesome pictures!!!

First Day of School!

2010-08-26T07:24:00.010-06:00

Where did the summer go? We had a really fun summer! Now it is time to go back to school and the kids were really excited to go today! They have to get up really early to get on the bus. They on the bus and on their way to school by 7:15 a.m. Abby is in 2nd grade this year, Porter is in 1st grade, and James in Kindergarten(morning) so he has to get up early as well. James went and met his teacher today, but will not start school until Monday. So more pictures to come on his first day. The kids looked so CUTE and ready for their first day of school. In fact I didn't think I would cry today because the kids were so excited to go to school. I held my tears until I took the picture of the bus turning the corning and then I could not hold them anymore. They are growing up way to fast. We love them so MUCH!! Have a fun first day of School!

On their way to dad's car to take them to the bus stop!

This picture I had to zoom in, but Porter is in the orange
jacket 1st of the line and the Abby is 2nd in line in the blue jacket.
They are waiting for the bus.

Here comes the bus...

Porter 1st one getting on. Abby is 3rd in line to get on.

The bus turning the corning as I am crying. If you look
really close you can see Porter sitting in the front seat!

Super Cute Pictures!!!

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We had the kids pictures taken and they turned out so CUTE! These are just a few of them!!! I love them all so much!!! Just want to tell Candice Olsen thank you thank you thank you!!!

Thanks again Candice! We LOVE them!! Check out her blog page at http://candoolsenphotography.blogspot.com/!

Random Summer Fun Pictures!!!

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Fun day at Lagoon!!! The kids loved Lagoon!!! Emma was still a little young to go this year, buts he will love it next year!!!

Matt took the kids for a ride to show them the Porterville sign. Porter was so excited the sign had his name on it!

Need I Say More???

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Matt watching Emma...

I come home...

Need I say More???

We all had a good Laugh!!!

I love the Smile it is like she thinks it is so FUNNY!!!

St. George Summer Vacation!!!

2010-08-07T20:39:00.011-06:00

We went to St. George this weekend and had a BLAST!!! Mostly what we did was swim! The kids love to swim! This was Emma's first time swimming! She was not sure what she thought at first, but then she ended up enjoying it! Abby, Porter, and James are like fish they could swim all day long! They are really good swimmers!!They love to swim with their dad!

Emma not sure if she likes to swim yet!

Baptism!!!

2010-08-07T20:29:00.006-06:00

This weekend we came to St. George for a baptism! Matt was able to baptize and confirm one his good friends Richard from St. George! It was a great experience for the kids to watch their dad baptize and confirm Richard. Congratulations Richard! Also we can't believe in just a few months on December 4th Abby will be baptized and confirmed! We can't wait Abby girl!!!

Fish/Camping Part 2

2010-07-27T08:43:00.005-06:00

What little troopers! Matt, Porter, and James made it all night in the tent camping! They had alot of fun!!! On Sat. Morning we headed to Kamas to the Fish Hatchery! The kids had fun learning a about the fish! Then we went to Oakley Polar Queen for lunch good food YUM!!! That night with our dinner we made fish jello the kids thought that was cool!!! For date night Matt took me fishing I didn't catch anything except a stick, but it was alot of fun!

The kids loved the jumping fish!

Fish Jello!

All I caught fishing! I was really hoping for a BIG FISH!

Fish/Camping Week Part 1

2010-07-21T16:47:00.015-06:00

This week for our Theme week is Fish/Camping! We have had a blast so far. Yesterday the kids made fish out of their handprints, made fish bowls with beans for the rocks and beads for the fish bubbles. They turned out really cute! We have been learning about the fish in Utah! The kids counted 27 differnt fish in Utah! Then tonight we went fishing and were able to feed the fish at the Fish Farm in Ogden Utah! The kids LOVE to fish! Then we came home and got ready for the camp out!!! Matt set up the tent for the kids! The kids are so excited to sleep outside with their dad!!! Stay turned for Part 2 to see what we do to finish up fish/camp week!!!

Emma caught a fish with dad's help!

She was a little scared of the fish.

Feeding the Fish! Emma did think it was fun to feed the fish!

She would throw the fish food in and then clap!

Grandma Dorie we caught 7 fish for you!

~Star Valley Family Vacation!!!~

2010-07-21T16:21:00.008-06:00

We went to Star Valley on our Family Vacation! We had alot of fun! We went fishing, bowling, 4-wheeling, and River Rafting. We had alot of fun just hanging out with my family and the kids love playing with the cousins!!!

My mom hanging out with the Grandkids at the Cabin!

My dad fishing!

STRIKE!

STRIKE!

and STRIKE! The kids loved bowling!

James informed us on the way home this is what he wants for Chrismas!A small 4-wheeler just his size!

Emma loved the 4-wheeler. She was either riding with Matt

or on the smaller 4-wheeler with the kids!

Mom and Emma hanging out! Oh Yea Lucy the family dog!

Happy 4th of July!

2010-07-21T15:22:00.008-06:00

Happy 4th of July! We had a fun busy day! We went to the Henefer Park Celebration. Abby danced and she did a GREAT job! We went to the parade and did sparkles that night! The kids loved the glow sticks and the fireworks! We had wonderful day spending time with our families !

T-Ball/Coach Pitch!!!

2010-07-21T14:47:00.006-06:00

Abby, Porter, and James had a great T-ball/Coach Pitch Season! They had alot of FUN and the best part... Matt was their coach! They had the best coach ever!!! Thanks DAD!!!

Abby and her Couch Pitch Team!

Porter and James on their T-Ball Team!!!

Happy 10 year Anniversary!!!

2010-06-26T20:33:00.010-06:00

Matt and I went to St. George for the weekend for our 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Actually it is not until July 20, 2010, but we celebrated early. I LOVE YOU MATT!!! Matt took me fishing on Sat. afternoon we had a lot fun! Matt showed off skills by catching the only fish! I think I need to work on my fishing skills stay tuned by the end of the summer I will have a post of my fish and of coarse it will be BIGGER than his...

SUMMER FUN TIMES!

2010-06-26T20:22:00.010-06:00

I cannot believe it is almost July. Where is the SUMMER going??? Abby, Porter, and James are taking gymnastics and they love it! Also Abby is doing cheer. Abby and Porter are going to take violin lessons starting in July they are really excited. The boys have been playing T-ball and Abby has been playing coach pitch. They have the best coach ever MATT! We had a week of Art. The kids painted Aprons they turned out really cute! They also painted frames, made their own pictures we then framed them with their frames and then Matt hung them in their rooms. They are awesome! We also made pet rocks. We also had animal week. I hid fake bugs for the kids to find. Then they went and found their own bugs. A little more worms than I like. We had worms worms worms... Matt has been taking the kids are the 4-wheeler alot and it is one of their favorite things to do. Also the kids have been HANGING OUT with the cousins and swimming.

ZOO ZOO ZOOOOOOOOO FUN!

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A couple of weeks ago we went to the Zoo! We had alot of FUN! The kids loved the animals and we were there right at the right time FEEDING TIME!!!

The Merry- go- round scared Emma. She did not like it. I ended up holding her.

Abby took this picture!

Porter took this picture!

James took this picture!

Watching the animals eat! The kids loved that the animals came right up to the window!

So Cute! Baby Elephant just born this year!

Riding the train!

Emma Eating or Should I say Sleeping?

2010-06-26T20:09:00.007-06:00

I think Emma must get bored when eating. What do you think? Notice she has different outfits on in each picture. Their are a couple of pictures when she is awake. In one of them she GOT MILK and cereal on her laughing at Porter and James. In the other picture is to show her using a fork. She loves to eat with a fork or spoon she thinks it is so COOL!

This outfit is the same as the first one, but look how CUTE she has even her feet crossed.

Porters Eye Surgery

2010-06-26T20:01:00.006-06:00

Porter had eye surgery one day after his birthday. He was a little stud and was so brave!!! The surgery went great and Porter's eye is doing awesome!!! We love you Porter!

Happy 5th Birthday James and Happy 6th Birthday Porter!!!

2010-06-26T19:53:00.011-06:00

We can't believe that James is already 5 and Porter is 6. They had a super FUN birthday! They first celebrated with a Party with their friends and a bounce house! Then they had a second pary with the family. Porter and James Happy Birthday we love you both so much. Thanks for all the joy and happiness you bring in our home!!! Love Dad and Mom

James Field Trip!

2010-06-26T19:50:00.011-06:00

James Pre-school went to The Treehouse in Ogden, Utah for their field trip. It was alot of fun!!! Here are some cute pictures of James enjoying the Treehouse!!!

So CUTE~ Abby's new Hair Do!!!

2010-05-06T21:31:00.006-06:00

Abby's hair looks so CUTE!!! We cut around 7 " off! She is ready for Summer! CUTE! CUTE! CUTE!

Little Emma

2010-05-05T21:50:00.004-06:00

We are so grateful Emma is home and doing great! Last week was a scary week. Emma got pneumonia. She was hospitalized for 3 days. She had to have a I.V., oxygen, and breathing treatments. We are so grateful to all our family members for all their help and prayers. We are also grateful for all the doctors and nurses that helped Emma get better. Emma was a little trooper and so brave. We love her so much and we are so grateful she is better and home.!!!

Happy Easter!

2010-04-14T22:18:00.007-06:00

Who has ever heard of an Easter Egg hunt in the snow??? Well now you have. This year's Easter Egg hunt was in the snow. Here are some cute picture of the kids at the Easter Egg hunt.

It was to cold for Emma to go the Easter Egg hunt, but here is some cute pictures of Emma!

Congratultions to.....

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Rex Ovard!!! Rex won this years Stephens Family March Madness... Congratulations REX!!!

All I want for Christmas is my TWO FRONT TEETH!

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Porter had to have some dental work done today. He was so brave. He did awesome! They had to pull his two front teeth. So he is so excited the tooth fairy is coming to our house tonight! We love you Porter you did great!

Before Pictures....

After Pictures...

His little cheeks are still swollen from the dental work. What a cutie! Porter showing everyone where the dentist pulled his teeth.

March Madness~Stephens Family

2010-03-30T11:38:00.003-06:00

Congratulations to Matt Hone. He is the winner of the Stephens Family March Madness for this week! The next winner will be the Grand Champion of the March Madness Stephens Family contest. Who will it be??? Stay tuned.

Stephens Family March Madness!!!

2010-03-24T21:05:00.006-06:00

CONGRATULATIONS to REX OVARD!!! He is the winner of the 1st round in the Stephens Family March Madness...

Who will be the next winner this Sunday? Will it be Rex again??? Who is going to be the Grand Champion of the Stephens Family March Madness??? Stay tuned to see who wins...

Superman Vs. Batman

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Walker Superman and James Batman having a day of fun!

To Tired to Even Eat...

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Emma made me smile today at lunch! She was so tired she could not even eat another bite...

Say Cheese!

Happy 1st Birthday Emma!

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I still cannot believe that Emma is already 1 years old! Emma turned one on

February 12, 2010. Emma is walking, dancing, and full of energy! She bring us so much joy and happiness. Emma loved her birthday cake! She loves to play with her sister and brothers. She loves the Wiggles! Happy Birthday Emma! We love you so much!

Happy Birthday Abby!

2010-03-07T21:51:00.002-07:00

I am way behind on my blogging. So I want Aubrey to know I decided to get it caught up for her and for me. I love being able to use this as a journal as well and be able to look at all of my posts to see what we were doing. So I am going to try to get caught up. First to start with is on Nov. 22, 2009 Abby turn 7! I cannot believe she is 7! We just want her to know we love her so much! She brings us so much happiness and joy. She loves 1st grade and is very smart! She is an advance reader. She helps around the house and is a great big sister. Happy Birthday Abby we love you!