Christmas Present

Raiden, Judge and Ender are really into presents. They love opening them. So for Christmas they wanted to give everyone a present that they could open early. After all that only adds to the excitement on Christmas morning.
Merry Christmas!

All I want for Christmas...

It is that time of year again. The never ending commercials, candy and the "I hope Santa brings me..."

Reading Program

Raiden wanted to share that he made the local newspaper. They had a party for kids who read 30 minutes a day for so many days through the summer. He go to go and was so excited. They had ice cream and got the yellow certificates. He is the second from the left in the very front row.

What we did..

Thought we would share some pix from a little fun the boys had...

So Long

It has been too long since any of us has written. Well I guess with the whirl winds of life we are all experiencing right now that isn't too surprising...

Good Luck Justin, or should I say Adios Elder Rindlisbacher and write all of us soon!

This is for you and any other missionary out there!

Missionary
Strong, stout and true
With eyes full of wonder
Many look upon you

To be so far from home
And teaching so noble a Truth
Bearing witness with a Testimony
That’s been growing since your youth

Your hands laid upon a head
A gift to bestow
The Holy Ghost, a constant companion
To help guide you in the truth we know

Two whole years you do this
Serving Christ with all your might
Giving of yourself body and soul
To share with the world His Light

Derons little laughs!

Deron is now letting us hear his voice and gives us big grins all the time. That is when he isn't showing his colic. We sure love him. It's short but sweet.

Filling the day with activities!

We thought we would share some pictures and videos of days gone by. Hope you enjoy. Swimming and at the park!!

She does the slide all on her own!

Look what I can do!

He said he could do it all by himself, and when we let him, he could.

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary, Loni & Chris!! Hope you had a great day and were able to get out and celebrate a little!

Happy Father's Day

Hey one and all men and dad's out there! Hope you have a good Father's Day! No matter what we say and do we love having you around!

Movie Maker

The boys and I created a little feature film flick. I thought I would see if it would load and play successfully. Enjoy if it does!

High Heels!

Sorry I couldn't get it to turn the right way! It's still pretty cute if you don't mind a kink in your neck!

I never thought I would see this day so soon! She already wears heels and walks better in them than I do!

Happy Anniversary!

Happy 31 Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary!

Wishing you guys the best, and make sure you go

and get youselves that Shake!!!

(Mom will understand)

The True meaning of Eat Dirt!!

Well Mckell finally got up the courage to eat it. She had the most priceless look on her face when she took her first mouthful.

Maybe mom and dad were saying no for a reason!

And Deron is getting bigger! We had to start putting some clothes away already because they are too small. He is a month and a half though so i guess it is about that time. We can't wait to see everyone at the end of the month for the swimming party.

Happy Birthday Boys

Happy, Happy Day to you!

Indiana Jones

So worth it! I went to the opening show last night and I am not sorry to have stayed up that late, or to fork over the money for the movie. For a fourth move in an incredible series it was a great movie. Yes, two hours is a long time to sit for a movie. I don't like to watch anything over about an hour and a half anymore, but this doesn't even give you time to sit back and relax. With the opening credits off you go.

It was a little weird that they tied him into the crystal skull, because of all of the alien phenomenon linked with it, I mean, Indiana Jones and aliens? Need I say more? But there is enough of the chasing, stunts and antics in the movie for you die hard Indy fans to overlook that one minor flaw.

The teens in the audience did seem to enjoy the movie too, but I think this one is truly for those who grew up loving and enjoying the first Indy movies. It had the jokes, the bugs, and the comical escaping associated with an Indiana Jones movie. Also as a side benny, those who wondered about some certain characters from previous movies this answers the all important, "What happened?", that you might have been harboring all these years.

All in all, get a sitter, or take turns seeing it if you can't get one, but go see this in the theater. It will be worth your while!!

MOM and DAD this means you. You would really enjoy it. Rope him into going somehow mom!!!

Happy Anniversary

We hope you guys had a Happy Anniversary. You know you have earned it!!!

I like to use your engagement photos usually, but I

searched and searched for yours....alas it is somewhere, probably

in my storage unit.

MY Birthday Cake

He has become the offical Cake Monster!




What else is cake good for?

Happy Birthday!

Chris just wanting to wish you a happy 21st birthday!!!

I'm One!

So proud, so short, and so slobbery. But who cares when you are having your very first birthday? As long as there is cake, maybe a balloon and at least a box or wrapping paper to play with life couldn't get any better.

Patty Cake

Ender has decided he likes doing the actions to the songs we sing. Since Patty Cake is his favorite we got him to do it for you...

Aaron Walking

Here's the video I got the other day of Aaron walking. He's getting pretty darn good. I especially love when AJ peeks around the corner ... probably feeling left out as the only crawler in the house... enjoy!

Growing so fast!

He's getting so big. We took him for his 2 week checkup and he has already grown 2 inches and 2 pounds. Well not exactly but close enough. We also had our first experience of what little boys do when their diaper is off too long. We were at out wic appointment and I was in such a hurry I forgot to pack an extra outfit so he had to come home naked and he also went pee all over his blanket so we had to wrap him up in the one we had over the car seat and drape the wet one over the top so the rain didn't get him. Talk about a nightmare. But we have learned our lesson now. He is doing so well. He eats like a boy and poops like a boy. Enough said........

M O M

Kurt and Kristie

Just thought we should put a photo of the two most recent college graduates in the family. Congratulations on the 4.0 Kristie and Kurt we are so proud that you were nominated for such a prestigious award. We wish you would have won it, but being nominated is a pretty big deal too!! Congratulations!

Congrats Grats!

Congratulations Kurt and Kristie!!!

Our Little Boy!

Well here he is! Deron Christopher Shepherd. He was 8lbs. 4 oz., 18 1/2 inches long and born at 5:25 pm. Mckell couldn't be happier to have her baby brother home now. She enjoys patting him on the back and rubbing his head. Hope that we can see you all soon. Love the Shepherds.

Deron

Here he is.... so cute...

Deron

Deron Christopher ShepherdArrived: 5:25 p.m.

Weighed: 8 lbs 4 oz

Length: 18.5 inches

Welcome to our family!

She is going in!!

I just got a call. She gets to go in at 9 am. So you have till 10 your time to change your times or put in your guess!

Might Want to change your times...

Loni is getting a call tomorrow around or after 10 am to tell her when she will be going in...so you might want to change your times...or days....you decide!!!

Baby Shepherd

I thought it might be fun to have a little guessing game on behalf of the Shepherd's. We know the date Loni is going to get started so I thought it might be fun to try to guess the other details. So if you want try, post them! A prize to the winner, whoever is closest!

Date:

Time:

Weight:

Length:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY's!!!

Happy Birthday Mom and Dad!

We hope you are having the greatest of days! I didn't have a more recent photo so this will have to do!!!

We can do it!!

NEWSFLASH!!!

Now I know this is something that all of you want to be in on! Cause of course it is the most important thing to happen all year. Ender has started to walk. It is so cute, and he is sooo proud of himself. He laughs and smiles and claps for himself when he does it.

Okay, so maybe not the most important thing all year, but it has to be close...

The Things kids learn!

She started off so cute and then......

She learned how to pull her diaper down!

Someone needs to tell her parents to get her dressed!!!

AND THE BEST IS......

And We Just thought we would let you know that the IMPOSSIBLE has been done! PIG TAILS!!!

Sure she was asleep and I had a little bit of a struggle but it was done!

I feel so proud as a mom to be able to say I did my daughters hair for the first time since she discovered it was there. She won't ever keep a headband on so lets see how this works out. And yes I know that they look a little crooked and it's not a full tail like some other cousins. But we still love her the same.

"These Boots"

Even when Mckell is sick she demands to be in style. I couldn't help but take a picture. Mckell has been sick with a stomache virus and she had pooped through all her pants but she wanted to wear her boots so badly so she wore them all day with no britches on. And she loved it. She always smiles after I take the picture.

"These Boots were made for walkin', And that's just what they'll do" Da Da Da. You know how the song goes.

Adam's Surgery

For any of you who don't know, Adam had surgery on his left ankle to tighten the tendons so he can run and play without spraining his ankle every day. The surgery went well, and he's been on crutches for the last few weeks, but he's hanging in there. He'll get his right ankle fixed after school's out. Here are some pics, the first one is with the stitches still in, the second one is after the stitches were taken out.

D A N G E R

Those of you not familiar with the Mesquite area, are probably unaware of the dangers that exist for the travelers in April. Many a person, both local and tourist alike, have been caught unawares by the deadly Pillow Slides. Each year the number of casualties grow larger, so we ask both locals and tourists to keep on eye out and to report any avalanches they come across.

Unfortunately for Judge Peacock, he didn't practice his Pillow Slide safety and was buried alive on Wednesday evening. He was found by his parents but they were to late, he had succumbed to the awful weight of the pillows and fallen asleep.

The Shepherd Clan

We are here. We finally were able to get going on this. Hopefully you will all get to here more about us now. We had a chance to meet a big star the other evening and Chris I'm sure has sent it to everyone but here it is again. He wasn't as tall as I thought he would be but he was still taller than me. If you couldn't guess it is Williams from the Utah Jazz. Chris insisted that we have our picture taken. Just ignore the fat lady on the right. She woulnd't get out of the picture!

Horton

We saw Horton Hears a Who recently. It is a cute movie. It does get a bit long for the little guys, but they did enjoy it. They were concerned at the end when everyone was ganging up on Horton. Really concerned. And when it was resolved they enjoyed the ending.

It is a pretty good watch for the adults too. You almost wouldn't realize that it was Jim Carrey playing Horton. He does do a few of his trademarks, but they blend so well into the actual movie that they don't pop out at you. By far the ending is my favorite part. When you see it you will know what I mean. I also like the character Jo-Jo in it. Not only because of the name, but his roll is a good one, and Jesse McCartney who does his voice has talent.

Fast Forward

Well time for our update.

Raiden lost a tooth last Friday. It was his first and he is way excited. The tooth fairy gave him two dollars and that was the best. He spent one dollar on some smell pencils that his school are selling. His smells like root beer.

Judge, not to be outdone by Raiden, got his first buzz cut for the summer. Nice and short at a #2. He loves it. He says it makes him Handsome, not cute! Cute is for Ender. But he looks really good, even if he is a tall skinny kid. He had his first psych appointment and it went really well too.

Ender has four teeth and more of him is changing. He decided not too long ago to make use of his little walking toy. I have had it set up for him to play with. He just grabbed it and started to walk around with it. He is such a little independent boy. I am amazed by him constantly. He will be walking all by himself any day now. Scary but true.



Kale and I stay pretty much the same. Me short and needing to lose weight, him taller and playing basketball with the fellow teachers. What else does march madness do for the male of our species?



On our Peacock family blog they had the kids give answers to unfinished phrases. We thought we would share them with you and then you guys can add any you have heard, or ask someone them.

The only thing we have to fear is…the dark.
What goes up…balloons.
A bird in the hand…pecks ya.
Beggars can’t be…nice.
I’m so hungry I could…eat cinnamon toast.
There’s a sucker born…out of another sucker.
Give me liberty or…you'll pay for it.
When in Rome…toot.
Early to bed…to sleep.
Practice…jumping up and down.
When the cat’s away…they have a baby.
You can lead a horse to water but… give it food first.
My love is like…kissing somebody else.
Ask not what your country can do for you, ask… Jesus Christ.
Four score and seven years ago, our… there was dinosaurs.
Too many cooks…you'll get fat.
Don’t cry over…a toy.
A fool and his money are…buying everything in the store.
A journey of a thousand miles…would take long.
It’s like taking candy from…a store without asking.
If you can’t stand the heat…get an umbrella.
When it rains it…use an umbrella to keep it off of you.
If you love something…do not break it.
Half a loaf is better than…one piece of bread.
Happy as a…armadillo.
Money doesn’t grow on… the penny tree.
Nip it in the…picket.
April showers bring… springlike flowers.
Where there’s a will there’s…a store.
Better late than…to fast.

JUDGE
Where there's a will there's a steering wheel.
What goes up, an elevator.
Only the strong hurt the evil guys.
Many hands make a clam.

What do you think?

Well I revamped some things. Not necessary, but change can be good. So let me know what you think. You either have my email, or should be able to get it from someone....but any suggestions or complaints are welcome.

Tired Aaron

Aaron wasn't quite on schedule today, and only got 1 hour-long nap. When Adam tried to feed him his dinner tonight, Aaron fell asleep literally mid-bite.
What kind of parents does this kid have?

Happy Birthday One and ALL!

I know I messed up on getting online to wish everyone a Happy Birthday on their special day. Sorry, I guess my age is catching up to me. So this will be a bit longer of a Happy Birthday post, but I will include everyone in it.

Judge, Happy 4th Birthday, on March 17th! And even though mom isn't great at cake decorating, yes!, that is a t-rex.

Kristie, Happy 24th Birthday, on March 18th! I didn't get a picture of her for the blog, so I thought I would put her favorite animal on.

Raiden, Happy 6th Birthday, on March 19th! He couldn't decide between an alligator and a snake, so when I told him I would do a purple snake that is what he decided on!

Last the best of all the game, Happy Birthday to Me (Hallie) as well on the 19th. I turned a whopping 27! Yippee!

My excuse for no photo, is I didn't want one, and didn't let anyone take one....ha!ha!