The City of Rocks

This unique geologic area became a landmark in 1843 for California-bound emigrants. They left wagon ruts across the landscape and their signatures in axle grease on Register Rock, Camp Rock and many others.
A few granite pinnacles and monoliths are in excess of sixty stories tall and 2.5 billion years old. The smooth granite faces offer exceptional rock climbing. Today, over 500 climbing routes have been identified.

We decided to take a daycation to The City of Rocks. This national reserve is only about an hour and a half from where we live.

City of Rocks encompasses 14,407 acres of land. There is approximately 12 miles of road within in the park.

Remington enjoyed our trip to City of Rocks within the comfort of the heated van. Before windchill the temperature outside was 44 degrees!

Here are some historic signatures on rock spires written in axle grease by emigrants traveling the California Trail (1843-1869). We found these on Camp Rock.

Rob conquered Camp Rock

Robbie posing for a picture as he climbs

If you look close enough you can see how high Rob and Robbie climbed. They definitely conquered Bread Loaf! Robbie was fearless and enjoyed every minute of it! He acted as if it was just a walk in the park!

Fearless!

Sierra and Mommy

Sierra and Rob made it just about a quarter of the way up Bread Loaf before Sierra decided it was to high and thought she might fall. She keep telling Rob not to let go of her, and that she was scared! I guess she has a little of my fear in her! Way to out climb your mom Sierra!

Mommy and the kids

These rocks were amazing to climb, I just couldn't go very high without feeling like my legs would buckle beneath me. My fear of heights keeps me at a safe distance to the ground!

Elephant Rock

Bridger rock climbing

Stuck without another grip hold

Daddy and Bridger

We all enjoyed City of Rocks and couldn't believe how some of these rocks were placed. Definitely a testimony of Heavenly Fathers miracle of creation! Hopefully we can come back during the summer and possibly camp when the weather is a bit warmer! In the kids' words, "We loved Rock City!"

Swimming in Winter

Sierra and Robbie started swim classes this month. A little crazy at the start of winter I know, but we have an indoor pool here at our gym, and that's how ya gotta do things here in Idaho!
Robbie is learning the different strokes of swimming

In two weeks Robbie's confidence in the water has really increased. The first day of swimming he didn't want to get in because he said it was to deep. So with encouragement and a hand to hold he is now swimming the length of the pool with only the help of his water noodle.

Sierra has also improved in just the past two weeks. Both Robbie and Sierra are in the beginners level swimming but Sierra is just a step head of Robbie. While Robbie is learning strokes and holding his breath under water, Sierra is putting those both to practice!


They both look forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays because they know that's the days they get to go swimming came rain or shine or in my case snow or ice!

Families Can be Together Forever!

It's FINALLY official! Angie and Ean Harker are now two proud parents of 6 kids! The adoption for Samantha, Timmy, Josh and Diane was completed in August. They drove to Idaho Falls to then have their whole family sealed together forever! We are so happy to have these kids as part of our family. We love them and can't wait until we get to play with our cousins again!

How spectacular is this! The perfect heart cloud positioned right over the Idaho Falls Temple. Very fitting since the Harkers were all just sealed together as a family for eternity!

The whole Harker family, beautifully dressed in white after their sealing was completed

After the sealing was performed I had to run out to nurse Remington. My sister April was so awesome for watching our kids so that both Rob and I could be in attendance for this special occasion.

Robbie and Remington

Mommy and her boys at the Idaho Falls Temple

Bridger and Remington

Cousin Romeo, Robbie and Sierra playing on the temple grounds

Cousin Aylissa and her friend Sierra helped my sister April take care of our army of kids

Romeo and Sierra sitting on the temple grounds. I'm surprised we got this shot because both kids were worried about all the bees that were flying around the flowers.

My son Robbie picked me a small bouquet of flowers from the temple grounds. Very sweet boy, but not sure it's o.k. to pick the flowers there!

Remington's Blessing Day

Remington Ammon Warth received his name and a blessing the first Sunday in August. He was wide awake for it and never made a peep. It's just like Remington to not want to sleep through a social event! Just as well, this was his day! Remington's blessing outfit was very special in the fact that it had belonged to Rob, and was the same exact outfit he was blessed in as a baby.

Mom and son

The boys kickin it on the couch

Bridger loving on his baby brother

I almost wonder if Bridger is thinking about a wet willey???

Sierra before she changed out of her Sunday dress

Sierra taking her turn with the boy of the day

Sistas

Aunt April and Remington Boy

Aylissa, Romeo and their cousin baby Remington

Grandma Warth and Aunt Barbara Woods hanging out with a very hungry baby

Following the blessing we had a luncheon at our place. Barbara Woods made this awesome fruit basket to go along with the potato bar.

Ambur, Ozden and Jayla also came to support us in this occasion for Remington

Grandma Velma Rosa with her 39th great grandchild!

Uncle Kendall, Aunt Melinda, Janelle, Rebecca and Tanna all came as well

One of Remingtons 1st smiles captured on camera!

Rob and I feel so blessed to have been entrusted with another one of our Heavenly Fathers sweet spirits. We love Remington so much and we know he has so much potential to excel while in this life. We pray that as his parents we can do our very best to teach him everything he needs to be truly happy. We are grateful to everyone who supported us by attending his blessing and thank you for the roles you play in our lives. Pooped out after a full day of visitors!

Being Schooled at the Goose

Robbie and Bridger appear to LOVE school, it is only the first day though!

Bridger and his Preschool teacher Miss Katie

Bridger is so excited to show off his "blue cuby"

Best Buds from last year! Tanner, Robbie, and Tommy

Robbie and his Preschool teacher Tracey

Robbie showing off his first day of school project
Can't believe a day at school can totally wipe my kids out

Sierra starts 1st grade

Sierra has been excited for his day for at least 2 weeks. We have been going to bed early for the past week to help get into the routine for school. Sierra had her clothes picked and laid out the night before. She said she is most nervous about not knowing anyone and having to go to school for a full day.Sierra sitting at her school desk

Sierra and her !st grade teacher Miss Clark

I surprised Sierra by bringing in her favorite lunch. Two Bacon Cheese Burgers and a small fry from Wendy's!

Sierra sharing her fries with a new classmate and friend.

After her first full day of school, Sierra is totally wiped out! She fell asleep on the way home from school. She came home totally positive about school and really seemed to like her new teacher. She said that she even knew some of the kids in her class from the previous year.

A Whole New World!

We recently went to see Disney's Aladdin at Mystique Theater. Another great performance. The kids loved seeing their favorite characters come to life. Sierra was thrilled to meet Jasmine and even wore her princess shoes. Robbie laughed many times at the Genie's silliness! After the opening scene where Jafar is scheming in front of the Lions cave, with all the smoke, red eyes , and evil laughter, Bridger exclaimed it was time to go home now. Thanks Grandma Warth for coming to the show with us.

While waiting in line to enter the theater, the kids threw pennies into the fountain

Robbie standing out front of Mystique Theater

Genie

The Evil Jafar

Jasmine, Sierra, Bridger and Robbie

Aladdin and kids

Sierra, a true princess!

Sierra and Jasmine

Genie after he's been freed by Aladdin. He just got back from Disney World!

Genie and the Kids. After Jafar freaked out Bridger, Bridger wanted nothing to do with the Aladdin characters

Sierra excited cause she caught some of the confetti that shot out after the Genie made his entrance.

The kids chose Jasmine to take a magic carpet ride with after the show.

Strike a Pose

That's right, Remington had his first photo shoot at 2 weeks old! My friend Ambur Fullmer started a photography business called Art and Soul Photography. Here are a few of my favorites we got. Remington was bit of a ham not allowing Ambur to shoot him while he slept. Camera in hand and he was ready to Strike a Pose!

Independence Day

Robbie, Remington, Sierra and Bridger ready to celebrate in the 4th of July festivities!

Remington

Sierra

Waiting for the Parade with Papa Warth

Robbie showing his excitement for his freedom in this country or maybe just for the candy

Proud to be an American!

Remington the "All American Hunk"!

Sierra, Robbie, Bridger, and Remington with the Harker cousins

Waiting our turn to choose our fireworks

We can't celebrate Independence day without fireworks! Sierra chose a Climbing panda bear, Robbie chose a train engine, and Bridger chose a monster truck. We also got a few family favorites such as the chicken, whistling petes, crickets, outer limits, purple rain, ground bloomers, and of course snaps!

First couple weeks at home

We've had an enormous out pouring of love from all our family, friends and neighbors since bringing Remington home. We appreciate all the help you have given us as we have began our adjustment with a newborn baby in our home.

Remington has been a great baby boy. He is our only baby that has lost his umbilical cord within the 10-14 day time frame. All of our other kids have taken forever to lose theirs. Bridger's took nine weeks to fall off tying the record for longest attachment at our Pediatricians Doctors office.

Remington hanging out with his brothers

Sierra would love to hold and cuddle Remington 24/7

A quiet nap alone until your next visitors

Aunt April and Remington showing his BSU pride

Cousin Romeo, Aunt April and baby Remington

Grandma Rosa made Remington an amazing baby quilt

Remington kickin it with his Uncle Matt

Remington getting ready for his first sponge bath

My friend Jodi Parrish brought these beautiful and very fragrant roses by. A very cute idea, I thought. After my sister returned home and I was left alone to face the world with three kids and a newborn, I had the thought that I truly needed to take time to smell the roses! With Rob being in Alaska it's been a bit busy for us at home alone. I have to tell you though, I have the very best family, friends and neighbors anyone could EVER ask for! I love you all and can't thank you enough for all you've done to help in these first couple weeks at home!

Our First Born Son turns 4!

Wednesday, July 1st our first born son, Robert Scott Warth turned 4 years old!

Day of Birth he weighed 7lbs. 3 ounces.

Now he weighs in at 34 lbs!

Robbie is a go with the flow kind of kid. He is a very patient and loving boy. He loves being outdoors riding bikes, catching bugs, and helping dad fix fishing poles. He also really enjoys puzzles and doing homework. His homework consists of cutting, glueing, painting, and coloring. We love Robbie so much, and want to wish him a very Happy Birthday! We love you son!

ROBB*E Turns 4! An Intergalactic Birthday Party!

Robbie's Robot party was Out of This World! We had originally planned to have it at a nearby park but due to bad weather we held his party in the church cultural hall. We rented a jumphouse that was considered our "moon walk" and then did different activities. We made robots out of various treats and candies, we planted plants within boots, we colored giant sized Wall*E pictures and then played a game I called "Meteor Shower". I wrapped hundreds of candies and prizes in foil and then spread them all across the floor. We played the game kinda like red light green light except they had to move like robots while collecting the treats. Within their party favor bags we put moon pies, milky way candy bars, rockets, Wall*E books, and Wall*E pens.

The whole Robot party awaiting to abored the Mothership

Robbie dressed as his favorite robot Wall*E

Robots Jake, Robbie, Bridger, and Tommy

Robbie and Cousin Romeo

Robot Bridger

Robots Joe, Robbie, Emma, and Max

Cousin Romeo

Cousin Aylissa showed her support by creating this t-shirt for Robbie party

Robbie and Mom (Yes I am 38 weeks along)


My friend Ambur made Robbie's birthday cake


I love this picture cause it shows how big his cake actually was

Rob and I made Sierra's Eve costume. Good use of a trash can and old pantyhose, eh?

Happy Birthday Robbie!


Robbie enjoying his strawberry flavored cake.

April gnawing on Wall*E's arm

Robbie with all his foil wrapped gifts

April, Aylissa, and Romeo bought Robbie a Wall*E sleeping bag, pillow, and flashlight

Fullmers bought Robbie an outfit from Old Navy and a Slip 'n Slide

Grandma and Papa Warth brought Robbie a floor puzzle and a "homework" box

Parrish's brought Robbie a transformer and this moving spider

Wall*E computer was from mom and dad

During the movie Wall*E, the Wall*E character finds a plant and puts it in a boot for safe keeping. So we had all the kids plant a plant within a boot.

Robbie and his friend Tommy filling up their boots with dirt

The final product

Here is Sierra dressed as Eve protecting the plant

ROBB*E and EVE

Cousin Aylissa and her friend Sierra made their version of robots

Bridger showing off his robot creation made from lots of yummy treats

Sierra thought the toothpicks made long beautiful eyelashes for her robot

Robbie's rice krispie robot

I caught Robbie and Bridger digging into the left over cake

Thanks to everybody's help who made this party actually come together. Throwing this party practically on top of my due date was a little crazy but I am grateful to have been able to make Robbie's day a special one! Happy Birthday Robbie Boy!

Welcome to the World Remington Ammon Warth

Remington Ammon Warth born Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 11:59am.

Weighed 7lbs 13 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long

Leaving for the Hospital, "to get the baby out"

Bridger giving baby kisses

After a full night at the hospital allowing my cervix to soften we were ready to begin the the real labor the following morning. I finally dilated to a 3, had my water broken and got an epidural an hour later. When my labor really got started it only took 4 hours before our baby boy arrived! He came out face up, causing him to hit my pelvic bone each time I pushed. As a result, he experienced some bruising and had a cone shaped head when born. All of which was gone within a couple of hours.

Daddy and his youngest son

Mom and RemingtonRemington's first hospital visitors, his sister and two older brothers

Kisses for his baby

Bridger is so proud to be a big brother

Robbie loves his youngest brother

Sierra taking on another brother

Aunt Lydia

Amy Thompson and a yawning Remington boy

Grandma Warth

Papa Warth

Finally leaving the hospital and heading home

I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, As long as FOREVER my baby you'll be! Welcome to our forever family Remington!

Happy Fathers Day

World's Greatest Dad!

We love you so much! We are grateful that our family is forever!

Rob with his three kids Sierra, Robbie, and Bridger

German Pancakes, smothered in butter, powdered sugar, and lemon! So delicious!

Father's Day Breakfast in Bed. The kids woke up so early to bring him breakfast in bed. They all still look exhausted!

Rob's Fathers Day gift, An anti-gravity lounge chair

What I know about my Dad...

Sierra (Age 6)

Daddy’s favorite food is…… German Pancakes
Daddy was born in……Pocatello
How old is Daddy…….30
Daddy’s favorite sport is….Baseball
Daddy’s favorite color is…Black
Daddy’s is good at…..Fixing my bike
Daddy likes to…..Take a nap
Daddy likes it when I…..Play with my brothers and make them happy
Daddy and I like to….Go out to eat to get ice cream together
I know my Daddy loves me because…I am so nice

*I love you, Daddy!

Robbie (Age 3)

Daddy’s favorite food is……Watermelon
Daddy was born in……Alaska
How old is Daddy…….7
Daddy’s favorite sport is….Football
Daddy’s favorite color is…Red
Daddy’s is good at…..Fishing
Daddy likes to…..Go to Work
Daddy likes it when I…..draw a picture for him
Daddy and I like to….Fix fishing poles together
I know my Daddy loves me because…I don't know why

*Daddy made my bike get so scary to ride

Bridger (age 2)

Daddy’s favorite food is……Food
How old is Daddy…….6
Daddy’s favorite color is…Yuckies
Daddy's name is...Daddy, Daddio

Daddy likes to…..Play with the doggie, Lucky
I know my Daddy loves me because…I love him, he loves me

Let's go Fly a Kite!

While the Eaquintos were in town visiting for my birthday we decided to take the kids to the park to fly kites.Sierra and Bria

Robbie showing off the Cars kite he earned from completing his chore chart

Bria and Sierra

Sierra received this fancy Princess kite for her birthday

Bridger and his miniature spiderman kite

The kids and the parade of kites to the park

Robbie

It was kind of a weird day for the wind. One minute we had great wind gusts the next it was totally calm! With lots of help from Dan, this kite was able to finally take flight!

Another one bites the dust, right into the playground equipment.

Bridger running trying to get some wind behind this kites wings.

He finally gave up on the kite and went to play at the playground!

Trout Fishing at Henry's Lake

We headed up to Henry Lake for our 2nd Annual fishing trip. This time of year the trout are spawning and are usually striking like crazy! While wearing polarized glasses you can see hundreds of fish in the water. Timing is everything though.

Dad and Robbie

Sierra trying to get in a few more casts before the next rain storm comes through. We had to hang out in the van to wait out the short storms. Sierra caught the first fish.

Bridger is hooked! He too is a fisherman!

Daddy actually had to hook into one for him, but Bridger fought the fight.

Bridger's catch!

His fish ended up having to be released because it was hooked in the tail.

We let him pose with Sierra's fish

Robbie also has fishing in his blood!

Our timing was a bit off this year. We found out the fish were striking about a week prior. With a little help from Dad, Robbie was able to reel in this trout.

We are so proud of Sierra for bring home some trout dinner for us!

Robbie enjoying a treat of fresh watermelon before we drive 2 1/2 hours home.

Bridger didn't know whether he should dig in with a fork or not

MMMMM juicy watermelon! I bet you are craving fresh watermelon now, huh?!

We had a great day trip even if the fish weren't striking like we hoped. At least each kid was able to catch and reel in a fish.

Ang turns 30!

Yikes, it's true I am now 30!

My brother, Chris brought me flowers from his yard. Thanks Jessie for giving him the idea! Very thoughtful!

My old fart kit from my friend Amy Thompson.

My sister, April got really creative with her gift. She gave me a Willow Tree box with a variety of fun activities to do as a family. Then she supplied me with all the materials needed to do the activities. Things such as have a whipped cream pie fight, fly kites, decorate hats and parade outside in them, play baseball, make and decorate cookies etc....

Yes, your eyes are not fooling you this is the famous best friend "Kristin" I speak of! She totally surprised me for my 30th Birthday! Ten hour drive from Denver to Pocatello! I love that her husband, Dan was game for it! In her own words she said...

"Gas from Denver, CO to Pocatello, ID: $35
Food/snacks/drinks: $15
Surprising your best friend on her 30th birthday to show her how much you love her only to have her so surprised she shuts the door in your face: priceless."

Yes, I shut the door in their faces, but it was only out of pure shock and the fact I looked like a total urchin! I was about to get into the shower. One of the greatest gifts and surprises anyone could ever ask for!

Rob cooked 3 briskets, and 3 pork shoulders. 12 hours total cooking time between
cooking and smoking.

The handsome husband

My brother Chris and his girlfriend Jessie

KFC coleslaw recipe

Rudy's creamed corn recipe! A Heart Attack waiting to happen! So delicious, it would have been worth the heart attack and 20 plus pounds gained!

Yes, both pots are full to the rim with creamed corn and homemade BBQ beans. We know how to serve up a real Texas sized BBQ!

Bridger enjoying his BBQ!

I believe this is what everyone's face in attendance looked like as the ate! I'm pretty sure everyone was pretty much at my party for the food!

Robbie and Sierra just getting ready to dig in!

April, Kristin, and Ang

I'm looking so old!

Lots of birthday wishes!

Bestest, bestest, bestest, lingering friends(infinity) for 18 years and still going!Thanks Dan for your commentary! I laughed so hard I about went into labor!

Bria and Sierra

Robbie really bonded with Dan during a ice cream eating contest at Craigos. I think they ate at least 3 cones each and both probably ended up with brain freeze, but will be buddies from here on out! Robbie says he misses "The Boy"!

We all really miss the Eaquintos! Thanks for making my 30th so special and rememberable!

A Day Out With Thomas the Train

We drove 3 hours and 20 mins to Heber City, Utah to see the Most Useful Engine on the Railway! Thomas the Train Engine

Thomas moved his eyes and peeped out smoke from his smoke stack

All aboard!

The conductor that punched our tickets to ride Thomas

Bridger is showing off his Harold the Helicopter "skin sticker"

While riding Thomas, Robbie said, "Thomas is taking us all to the Island of Sodor"

On our way back to the train depot

Robbie dressed as Thomas and Sierra as James.

Sierra thinks James is a girl because on the costume James has eyelashes. Only girls have eyelashes mom!

Our little engineer

Sierra, Robbie and Sir Topham Hat
Bridger didn't want to go anywhere near him!

Imagination Station
I think we have at least 5 of these spread out all over our house!

They also had a petting zoo set up for the kids. Which included a 7 week old camel that the kids thought was quite impressive. Sierra loved being able to feed and groom the ponies.

We also watched a magic show and a few kid bands play. The kids loved being able to get away and stay in a hotel for a night. Sierra said the continental breakfast served the next morning was so good, that we should eat there every morning. Long drive for a cheap hotel meal.

Bridger's First Dentist Appointment

All three kids had their pictures taken and were put up on the Cavity Free Wall of Fame!

The waiting room in Dr. McWhorter's office

The teeth in the fixture behind Bridger is a musical keyboard

The Tooth Fairy

Yep, that's an alligator with human teeth. A bit creepy, but Bridger thought it was a great way to learn how to brush your teeth.

The teeth brushing station

Bridger loved his entire dentist appointment except for sitting in the actually dental chair. We had to complete the rest of his exam from my lap.

The toy chamber!

I had to remind the kids numerous times why he doesn't give out candy instead!

Our Kindergarten Graduate

Kindergarten Class of 2009!
Sierra receiving her kindergarten diploma from Syringa's school principal, Miffy Lane

Bridger is so proud of his sister! When asked if he would like to share some words for his sister he said, "No, (pause)I love you!"

Sierra will now be in the first grade! As her mother, I'm not sure how I'll handle that! I guess I have the whole summer to take it all in! We are very proud of your hard work over this past year, Littles! You became a master at your spelling tests!

Grandma and Papa Warth, the proud grandparents! Papa's words for the graduate: Congratulations Sierra, Kindergarten graduation only happens once! Grandma's words for the graduate: I'm proud of you, Sierra! You worked hard.

Sierra and her Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Swan

We went out to lunch to celebrate her graduation. She was allowed to invite one friend. She choose to bring her friend Faith.

All you can eat pizza, pasta and ice cream! I think they ate more than they weigh.

Silly kids celebrating!

Sierra's Kindergarten Graduation Interview

What school do you go to? "Syringa Melementry"

Who was your kindergarten teacher? "Mrs. Swan, just like the swan princess."

Who is your best friend? "Aylissa from school"

Who is your all time best friend? I admit I coaxed a little bit on this one! "Mommy and Daddy"

What do you want to be when you grow up? "A veterinarian, to help animals."

What's your favorite food? "Broccoli"

What did you learn in school? "Math"

What was your favorite thing about kindergarten? "Snack and Field Trips"

What's your favorite t.v. show? "Word Girl, and Cyber Space"

What's your favorite movie? "Ella Enchanted and Swan Princess"

What's your favorite toy? "Barbie, and Cars with my brothers"

Who will you marry when you grow up? After convincing her she can't marry any of her brothers or her dad she finally chose a friend that was someone not related. "Ozden"

If you had a million dollars what would you do with it? "Buy a huge toy, like a stuffed animal bigger than my bed. " Covered all over in Bling is my guess!