What's Up With the Wallis'

Valentines Day

2012-02-14T17:43:00.000-08:00

I had a great time helping at Carly's class party. Garrett made his box all by himself. I loved it! The cute little Colby up in the left hand corner is who Carly has a crush on.

Gymnastics

2012-01-24T20:15:00.000-08:00

Carly is doing amazing at Gymnastics. She is on a Pre-Team. She is improving everyday.

Jazz

2012-01-23T20:06:00.000-08:00

Carly started Jazz dancing class at Westside Studio. She is very excited.

Rileigh's 15

2012-01-08T21:18:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that Rileigh is 15 years old today. She had a great birthday party last night. They went to the Zion Factory Stores and had a scavenger hunt there. They had a blast. Then, came back to our house for cake and ice cream, presents, and of course hanging out and long boarding.

New Years Eve

2012-01-01T17:47:00.000-08:00

We went to Zion's with the Turner's for New Years Eve. We stayed at Cable Mtn. Lodge. We had a progressive dinner, took family pics, watched the fireworks, and played games. New Years Day, we rode up through the canyon. It's always so beautiful up there.

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-28T14:34:00.000-08:00

This means war

2011-12-24T14:06:00.000-08:00

Brrr

2011-12-23T16:27:00.000-08:00

I guess Lucy was missing the cold of the North Pole. She was sneaking into the ice cream.

Milk & Cookies

2011-12-22T19:05:00.000-08:00

Syrup

2011-12-22T09:48:00.000-08:00

Sugar, need I say more?

Underwear

2011-12-21T08:29:00.000-08:00

She stole their underwear today. She took their stockings down, and hung them in their spots!

Poker

2011-12-20T09:30:00.000-08:00

Last night Garrett lost a tooth. We were a little worried about this. When the tooth fairy came to get his tooth, she must have hooked up with Lucy and some other thugs. She apparently lots G's money in a bet, It never made it under his pillow.

Lucy was caught fishing in the toilet

2011-12-19T13:27:00.000-08:00

Lucy was caught fishing in the back of the toilet today. Naughty, Naughty. She was even using Carly's new choose the right pencil for a pole. haha

Naughty Lucy

2011-12-18T14:29:00.000-08:00

Saturday night must be a party night for elves. Lucy was extra naughty last night. She toilet papered the house, using every bit if TP from our bathrooms. She drew all over the kids pictures, and made a snow angel out of rice. She must be missing home, since we have no snow in St. George.

Nutcracker/ Tea Party

2011-12-18T14:25:00.000-08:00

Last night, we had our annual Girls Nutcracker and Tea party. Thanks mom. It is always s much fun.

Elf on the Shelf

2011-12-17T08:52:00.000-08:00

We got the Elf on the Shelf 2 nights ago. We gave it a skirt and named her Lucy. She went for a cruise with Barbie to watch the Christmas tree lights 2 nights ago, and last night she made a zipline from the Christmas tree, Silly Lucy.

Cub Scouts

2011-12-11T13:39:00.000-08:00

I finally got around to taking a pic of G in his cub scout uniform with his many awards. He sure earned alot. He is now in the boy scouts. It makes me sad. I am running out of little kids.

Drill Clinic

2011-12-10T21:57:00.000-08:00

Carly did the Drill clinic at DHHS this week. She really enjoys dancing. It was fun to watch her perform at the basketball game.

Tuachan Live Nativity

2011-12-09T20:51:00.001-08:00

We had such fun at the Tuachan Live Nativity last night with Grandma Judy's school faculty. The kids loved the animals, talking to Santa, and the rides. Luke enjoyed rubbing Santa's furry coat.

Fall Leaves

2011-12-05T13:43:00.000-08:00

Carly playing in the leaves after they all dropped last night.

Top of the Tree

2011-11-26T18:38:00.000-08:00

Carly just loves to put the star on the top of the Christmas Tree. It was nice to have Daddy home this year to lift her up.

Thanksgiving 2011

2011-11-25T18:27:00.000-08:00

We went to Las Vegas to be with the Hansen family this year. We had fun playing in Cheri's game room, breaking Ryan's 1st birthday pinata, playing at the awesome nature park, feeding the ducks, and of course Eating! Happy Thanksgiving.

Family Pics

2011-11-23T13:07:00.000-08:00

Rileigh chopped off her hair

2011-11-03T20:43:00.000-07:00

It looks so cute and healthy!

Happy Birthday to me.

2011-10-31T20:30:00.000-07:00

I had a great Birthday lunch at Pizza Factory. Thanks guys. So fun!

Super Citizen Award

2011-10-28T12:34:00.000-07:00

Garrett won the Super Citizen award today for his class. His best friend Branson also won it for his class. Way cool! P.S. It was nerd day today...

Halloween Costumes

2011-10-28T12:27:00.000-07:00

Colby's 40

2011-10-26T12:26:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Colby's 40th birthday party, along with my dads 66th. They share a birthday. We played over the hill games. Geriatric relay races, kick the bucket, and find my dentures.

Trunk or Treat

2011-10-25T12:18:00.000-07:00

The YM/YW in our ward put on a trunk or treat for the primary kids. Carly's friend Ashley was Medusa. She looked awesome. I was Minnie Mouse.

Mom's 60th Royal Bday Party

2011-10-19T12:12:00.000-07:00

We had the best time at Mom's 60th Royal Birthday Party. She was queen for a day. Lady Diana was even present. We honored the queen with corny gifts. Dad gave her a replica of Diana and Kate's saphire and diamond engagement ring. We played Ring the pinky whie drinking tea, jousting with swimming pool noodles, name that royal, make the royal guards laugh, and much more. Happy birthday mom!

Halloween Teeth

2011-10-12T14:06:00.000-07:00

St. George Marathon

2011-10-01T11:36:00.000-07:00

Rapelling with the Young Women

2011-09-26T18:23:00.000-07:00

I love to go rapelling once a year with the young women. It keeps me feeling young. haha!

Dixie Round Up

2011-09-26T18:17:00.000-07:00

Rileigh's 1st VB game

2011-09-07T21:34:00.000-07:00

Rileigh did great at her first Volleyball game. I am so proud of her. She spends 20 hours a week at volleyball. She is very determind.

Labor Day

2011-09-06T11:16:00.000-07:00

We went ice blocking with the Nelson's for Labor day. It was such a cool, sprinkly day. So nice!

Snowbird

2011-09-01T09:37:00.000-07:00

We had t0 go to Snowbird again for the 60 day post deployment mtgs. We just took Carly this time. It was nice and cool there.

Regatta

2011-08-29T12:14:00.000-07:00

Garrett had an exciting pack meeting last week. He got his Forester, Aquanot, Athlete, and Scientist, and his west and south compass awards. He also raced his Regatta boat. He took 1st place, then 2nd place overall. Nice job G!

Rileigh made the DHHS Volleyball Team

2011-08-23T14:00:00.000-07:00

Way to go Rye!

G is 11

2011-08-19T21:11:00.000-07:00

I am a little late on everything this year. Garrett turned 11 August 8th. I can't believe how much he has grown this year. He is getting so tall. Happy late birthday G!

First Day of School

2011-08-15T15:29:00.000-07:00

Well, we are back in school again. I have mixed feelings about it. Man my kids are getting old. Rileigh started 9th.

G started 5th

Carly is in 2nd

and, Kaden started 11th.

Garrett's 11th Birthday Party

2011-08-11T18:37:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that Garrett is 11. He had an awesome birthday party at Antigravity. Jump, sweat, eat, then repeat. Tons of fun. Love you G.

Swim Lessons

2011-08-04T14:47:00.000-07:00

Carly is such a good little swimmer. I have to say I was a little surprised to watch her at swimm lessons and see her do such perfect dives off the diving board. I had no idea she could do that! Awesome Carly!

Snowbird

2011-08-03T15:21:00.000-07:00

We went to Snowbird last weekend for a Military yellow ribbon thing. We had a blast on the Tram, Zip line, Alpine slide, and many more activities. It worked out handy because Colby's cousin was getting married at Mt. Timpanogus Temple. It was fun getting to see the family. We got invited into this guys beautiful, fairytale yard to take pics. Of course, Carly's the only one that will pose for me anymore.

Camping in Pine Valley

2011-07-25T14:25:00.000-07:00

We went camping in Pine Valley for the 24th of July. Grandma and Grandpa Turner, and the Nelson's came.

We had delicious dutch oven dinners, and of course s'mores.

We found deer on our deer hunt, and had a "wilderness adventure". Carly killed many beetles and bugs.

We got some fishing in this morning. What a nice little break.

Veyo

2011-07-21T14:13:00.000-07:00

We finally made it to Veyo this summer. We just love the yummy food, the awesome pool, and catching crawdads.

Antigravity

2011-07-21T13:53:00.000-07:00

We went to Anitgravity last week. It was sooo fun. The kids got an awesome workout and were so sweaty. They can't wait to go back.

The LIttle Mermaid

2011-07-16T17:57:00.000-07:00

Last night we went to The Little Mermaid at Tuacahn. It was amazing! Such wonderful special effects! Beautiful costumes, and lovely music. Definitely a must see!

Disneyland 2011

2011-07-14T14:28:00.000-07:00

Last week we went to Disneyland for a family vacation. We thought we deserved one after having Colby gone for a year. We had such a great time. The kids were so good, and got a long really well.

We went to Disneyland on Mon. the 4th of July. It was really fun to see the awesome fireworks. Then, Disney's California Adventure on Tues. .

Wednesday we spent at Corona Del Mar Beach. I had to take advantage and take some family pics. Garrett, Carly, and Colby were awesome at Body surfing. It was such a beautiful beach. It wasn't very deep for a long way out, so the kids got really wet! It was one of the first times that I have ever been to a warm beach. LOL

Thursday was Disneyland again, then Friday we did California adventure, again. That afternoon, we went back to the hotel early, chilled a bit, then, we went to an A's Major league baseball game.Colby treated us with awesome souvenirs from the gift shop.

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We drove home on Saturday. What and awesome week. Thanks Colby

BBQ for Colby

2011-07-01T09:09:00.000-07:00

We had a family BBQ for Colby to celebrate his homecoming. We always love hanging out in the Wallis's beautiful yard. We had yummy homemade rootbeer, ice cream ,and lots more delicious food.

Playing up North

2011-06-28T17:53:00.000-07:00

While we were up north getting Colby, we went to the Dinosaur Museam at Thanksginving Point, and the Zoo with the Poulsons. Kaden and Rileigh were ar Youth Conference.

More from Colby's Homecoming...

2011-06-24T19:32:00.000-07:00

Airport

2011-06-23T09:54:00.000-07:00

Waiting or Colby's airplane at the airport.

We are a family again. Hurray!

He's Back!

2011-06-19T14:29:00.000-07:00

We finally got Colby back. After a long year of being deployed, we have him home. We Love You!

Safety Town Graduation

2011-06-10T20:45:00.000-07:00

Carly, Luke, and Hallie graduated from Safety Town today. They had a cute little program, got ice cream, then were free to play at the splash pad. It was lots of fun.

Picnic

2011-06-05T20:26:00.000-07:00

We had a nice little picnic today. It sure is pretty with the blue water, red hills, and blue sky. I am so glad that it's finally warming up. I just love it when we can wear shorts. It hasn't been warm enough for me yet. Maybe summer is finally coming.

Memorial Day Picnic

2011-05-30T14:17:00.000-07:00

We went up to the red hill for a picnic today. After, Chad wanted to go over by Washington to see the Dinosaur tracks. The kids enjoyed the nice mild weather and being outdoors.

Toes

2011-05-21T17:25:00.000-07:00

Carly got her first real pedicure today. She really liked it. We may have created a monster! LOL. How darling are those tiny toes?

End Table

2011-05-21T09:25:00.000-07:00

Kaden built this awesome end table in woodshop. It's amazing. Very good work, Kaden.

Carly's Dance Review

2011-05-19T14:17:00.000-07:00

Carly did such a great job on her ballet performance. She is such a natural.

Driver's License

2011-05-16T16:31:00.000-07:00

Kaden got his Driver's License today. Pretty crazy if you ask me. I am NOT old enough to have a kid that can drive! Blahh! Kaden, nice job, though...

Lil' Slugger

2011-05-15T11:38:00.000-07:00

Carly started softball this week. She is quite the little slugger. She sure whacked that ball! Way to go girl.

Gymnastic Review

2011-05-10T09:59:00.000-07:00

So, yes, Carly has been very busy lately. She just had her Gymnastic Review. She did awesome. She is quite the little gymnist. I am so glad that she loves to be involved.

1st tooth

2011-05-09T14:45:00.000-07:00

Carly lost her 1st tooth today at school. She has been waiting and waiting. I think she is the last one in her class to lose a tooth. Yippee!

Ballet

2011-05-09T13:46:00.000-07:00

Carly had pictures for her dance recital. I took my camera and got some fun ones of the girls goofing around waiting for their turn to go in for Pics. They wouldn't let me take any of her with her costume skirt and flower in her hair. I guess I will have to wait for the real thing this weekend. She loves that Ashley is in her class. They are great friends.

Mother's Day Lunch

2011-05-08T14:44:00.000-07:00

We had a great time at Sunriver Riverwalk Grill yesterday for a Mother's Day lunch. It's so fun to get together. Thanks Grandma!

Garrett's purple belt

2011-05-08T14:28:00.000-07:00

Garrett had belt testing, and earned his purple belt. Nice job G. You are doing awesome!

Grandpa Harry & Travis's Birthday

2011-05-05T15:10:00.000-07:00

Happy 83rd Birthday Grandpa and 39th Travis. The party was fun and the food delicious as always!

Easter Picnic

2011-04-23T21:29:00.000-07:00

We had our annual Easter Picnic at Coral Canyon with the Hansen's and Wallis's. It was such perfect weather. We flew kites, played, caught frogs and lizards, had a surprise water balloon fight, volleyball, and lots of good food. It's always fun to get together.

Turner Reunion

2011-04-13T10:12:00.001-07:00

Over the weekend, we went up to Zion for a Turner Family Reunion. We stayed at the Cable Mtn. Lodge. It was so nice. We rode on the shuttle on Sun. through the canyon. It was too cold to hike, but beautiful. We sure had good food, and a great time. Thanks Mom and Dad.

Carly's Birthday Luau

2011-04-02T14:18:00.000-07:00

Carly got the American Girl doll, Kanani, for her Birthday. She is a Hawaiian doll. So, she wanted to have a Luau Party. We had lots of fun, contests with the Hula Hoopes, A treasure hunt, Giggle Island, decorating doll cakes, and tanning{Their idea, not mine.} I can't believe that you are 7!

Arrow of Light

2011-03-26T14:50:00.000-07:00

Garrett won lots of awards at the Blue and Gold Banquet. He got lots of pins, his Webelos, his compass and East pin, and his Arrow of Light! Way to go G. You are awesome!!

Soccerface

2011-03-23T22:05:00.000-07:00

I asked Carly to show me her mean soccerface. Yep, I'd be scared of her on the field.

Party

2011-03-20T21:18:00.000-07:00

Since Kaden is sooo old, He wanted to just go to the Olive Garden with family for his birthday. We had a good, delicious time. The whole room sang to him when they brought out his Costco cake.
He got a few presents, books, games, and lots of $$$. And, what's a 16 year old without a Cell phone. He finally got one of his own. Happy Birthday!

Happy # 16!

2011-03-20T11:22:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Kaden! I can't believe that you are 16. It just blows me away. You have been such a wonderful son. I couldn't ask for a much better one. Thanks for taking it easy on me these first few teenage years. Love you!

Mandalay Bay

2011-03-17T09:47:00.000-07:00

We planned a last minute trip to Las Vegas to Mandalay Bay for Spring Break. The weather was so nice. 81, and the pool was heated to 80. Perfect! It was such a fun hotel. The beach was awesome, and the Shark Reef was very cool. The kids had a great time. Shopping in Vegas is always great, too. Thanks Mom!

Purple

2011-03-05T10:10:00.000-08:00

I already posted these on carlygracephoto.com, but sometimes I forget to post them on my family blog. Carly is loving all of these purple clothes. There has been so many cute ones lately. She's such a good sport to humor me and my camera.

Carly's playing soccer

2011-03-04T08:54:00.000-08:00

Pine Wood Derby

2011-02-26T18:34:00.000-08:00

Wahoo! Way to go G! He took 1st place twice, 2nd place once, and 4th place once. He won the Best Classic car. Uncle Chad and he built it this year. Thanks for helping G out, Chad.

Gymnastic Review Video

2011-02-19T09:37:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines!

2011-02-14T10:03:00.000-08:00

G and Carly had to make Valentines boxes for school. Carly's is a mailbox, and G's is an airlplane hangar. We had fun doing Carly's hair today in a heart. So cute!

Carly got Matching PJ's for her and her American Girl doll. She was so excited. She had me take all kinds of pics of them together.

Colby's Award

2011-02-11T20:36:00.000-08:00

Colby sent some pics of his Hero of the month ceremony. Congrats! P.S. Thanks for losing the stache!

Carly's Gymnastic Review

2011-02-11T09:13:00.000-08:00

It is so fun to watch Carly do gymnastics. She just loves it. She was asked to join a team this spring. We will see about that. She did a back walk over for the first time at the review. I heard her stand up and say, "I flipped over!"

Happy Valentines to Me!

2011-02-04T10:34:00.000-08:00

I got these beautiful flowers from Colby yesterday. Thanks! They smell so delicious. I love you too! xoxoxoxoxox

Another Hero

2011-02-04T10:30:00.000-08:00

We have another Hero of the month for January. Colby was awarded this. Congrats! P.S. You need to lose the mustache!

G Scouts

2011-01-28T13:13:00.000-08:00

Garrett has been busy. I finally looked through his Webelos book. He was award his Traveler, Showman, Scholar, Naturalist, Handyman, Fitness, Family Member, Artist, and CommunicatorBadges. After I called and let his leader know, we realized that he had 3 more. Oh well, he can get them next month a pack Mtg. Great job G! Keep up the good work.

Rileigh Honor Roll

2011-01-26T17:43:00.001-08:00

G's Orange Belt

2011-01-26T16:43:00.000-08:00

Garrett got his Orange belt in Karate last night. I wan't able to be there, so Annie and her kids were there to watch. Hallie was cheering so loud, that Annie had to ask her to be quiet. She was very excited to see G do his Karate. Annie took these pics for me from her phone. They are not super great, but you get the idea. Way to go G!

Carly is a Hero

2011-01-25T20:14:00.000-08:00

Video of Ballet

2011-01-24T20:21:00.001-08:00

Carly's 1st Day of Ballet 1-20-11 from Amber Wallis on Vimeo.

1st Day of Ballet

2011-01-24T20:19:00.000-08:00

Carly was so excited to start Ballet. She took Ballet at WestSide 3 years ago, but was so excited to go again. She was all over the place. She couldn't hold still while waiting for the next instructions.

Tiny Ballerinas

2011-01-23T14:40:00.000-08:00

Carly and Hallie started ballet this week. I had to takes some pics in their new leotards. They looked so cute. We thought Jaxon needed to camera time, too.

Ice Skating

2011-01-17T19:16:00.000-08:00

I took Carly, Garrett, and his friend Branson Ice Skating today. It was pretty fun. We were frustrated because since it was almost 70 degrees today, the ice wouldn't stay frozen. We had to leave and come back. We aren't super great ,since we only get to skate once or twice a year. We were getting the hang of it, though.

Rileigh is 14

2011-01-08T10:14:00.000-08:00

Rileigh turned 14 today. Wow! That makes me sick. Anyway, we had a good time at her party. It was a Dance Party at Southwest dance. I was sure glad when Tanner showed up and got everyone dancing, after he put on a show, of course. We did a few Zumba dances, too. Good Times. Happy Birthday Rye!

Snow in Dixie?

2011-01-03T15:59:00.000-08:00

This is what we woke up to this morning. We didn't even see it coming!

Carly was so excited to go the Luke & Hallie's and have Chad help them build a snowman. He was melting as we took the pic. Just the kind of snowmen I like!

New Years in Zion

2011-01-02T14:05:00.000-08:00

We went up to Zion with the Turner's for New Years Eve. We stayed at Cable Mtn. Lodge. The rooms were amazing! We rode up through Zion and park and took tons of beautiful, snowy pics. Then, we had yummy cream of potato soup for dinner. We headed into town for the fire works. It was fun to listen to the echos boom through the canyon walls. After, we went to the Imax theater, and watched Narnia on the giant screen. We played games and partied til midnight. We had sooo much fun. {and froze our butts off}

More New Year

2011-01-02T14:01:00.000-08:00

Christmas

2010-12-26T16:13:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve at the Turners. The Awesome Elf brought us Awesome PJ's. We had a yummy candle light dinner. The entertainment for the evening were the great gifts that Annie and Greg gave each other. I don't want to see you wearing that Greg.

Lots of fun presents. Colby gave me a Kindle. Rileigh took a pic of me opening it while talking to Colby on Skype. We sure missed you this year, Colby. Thanks for the surprises! What a great Christmas this year.

Wii Tennis Tourney Video

2010-12-26T15:43:00.001-08:00

Untitled from Amber Wallis on Vimeo.

Wii Tennis Tourney

2010-12-23T14:58:00.000-08:00

Hopefully this is a start of a new tradition. Susie set up a Wii tennis tournament. We had a prize for the best tennis costume. Mom won that. I am sure the two pickle ball medals around her next and her visor helped. Some of us had never played before, and quickly were eliminated. We had trophies for the winners, Greg and Chads team took 1st. Kaden 1 and Kaden 2 took 2nd, and Susie and Rileigh took 3rd. So fun. We also had a smorgasboard of free pizzas thanks to Heather. They came from 3 or 4 different pizza places. What a fun idea. Thanks Sue!