The Von's

Angela's Maestro Award

2011-04-25T01:22:00.000-07:00

Her percussion ensemble got this plaque for coming in second place

Here is the Maestro herself!

Angela's Seattle Trip

2011-04-25T00:57:00.001-07:00

On the boat

On the waterfront by our boat "The Argossy" whcich took us on a fun cruise through the harbor.

In front of the Space Needle

The tower of 700 guitars

Levitating on the sphere of Zen

Who doesn't want to snuggle with a huge stuffed beaver?

Ahhhhh, Seattle air smells so good! Like seaweed, and hobos.

The percussionist exhibit at the zoo. I hear they will bite your hand off if you stick it in their cage.

OooOOOooooooHHHhhhh. Our boat Captain is so dang cute........

2011-04-09T23:59:00.000-07:00

Our life in pictures:

*Abby got her ears pierced

*Hannah got her hair cut

*Angela turned 17

*Abby turned 5

*Lauri turned 40

2010-08-11T00:09:00.000-07:00

Ok, so it's been since December since I've updated my blog. Big whoopie. The last 6 months have been a mix of stress, craziness, and joy and this will be a brief glimpse into all the mess. You may have to hit "older posts" several times to see all the new posts...and there are a few words that are underlined for some strange reason, so ignore that. I'm too tired to figure out why that is happening. Also, if you are reading this, and you are my sister, named Lisa, who also has a blog that is WAAAAYYYYY outdated....you know what to do. :)

Extreme Makeover "Crayola Edition"

2010-08-10T23:59:00.000-07:00

I guess that's what happen when you give kids markers and tell them to "express themselves."

random pics for your viewing pleasure

2010-08-10T23:50:00.000-07:00

Popsicle sticks + duck tape + Littlest Pet Shop toys + water = hours of summer fun!

Betty Sue and Billy Bob at our wards 50's party

4th of July

You know when it's father's Day when you are given a hammock, a ton of your favorite candy, and the sweet and sexy tunes of Lady GAGA. Move over Madonna, my baby's got a new favorite!

Wonderful visit with mom

2010-08-10T23:30:00.000-07:00

This day shall go down in history as the day Grandma Marilyn bought her first digital camera

In front of her childhood home. (Doesn't she look HOT!!)

Carnival in Springville....GET.....ME....OFF.....THIS......RIGHT......NOW.........

There was an empty exhibit at the museum so my kids, being how they are, decided to BE the exhibit. They sure got some strange looks. Especially when Evan would growl at people as they passed by.

Clock tower at BYU

Evan is 7 - it is so very hard to believe!

2010-08-10T22:57:00.000-07:00

He had a fun party. Lots of kids chasing Tony with water balloons, jumping on the tramp, playing pirates and princesses in the treehouse, lots of giggling, and NO injuries. That's what I call a successful party!

Can you tell his mom shops sales? He had a Toy Story cake (the only thing I splurged on), GI Joe plates, Indiana Jones napkins, and Incredible Hulk cups. He wouldn't let me put up the Strawberry Shortcake "Happy Birthday" banner.

We sure love this little guy!

Welcome to Abby's Hair palace

2010-08-10T22:51:00.000-07:00

She just couldn't resist taking the scissors to her bangs. She said they were bugging her eyes.

So we took her to get her first OFFICIAL hair cut. They did their best to blend it in, but I'm afraid only time and Rogaine can fix this.

We made Home Depot very happy with our latest project

2010-08-10T22:20:00.000-07:00

BEFORE

DURING

AFTER!!!!

Tony painted all the walls, ceiling, and trim, and put in a new wood floor, and also new tile in the kitchen. I love love LOVE it! He just amazes me.

2010-08-10T21:53:00.000-07:00

How many Lego's is "too many?" Seriously, I REALLY would like to know!

READY FOR SNOW!

2009-12-07T22:27:00.000-08:00

Aggie football - they always lose, but we still have fun

2009-12-07T22:26:00.000-08:00

Veteran's Day

2009-12-07T22:22:00.000-08:00

Hannah and Evan's school invited all veteran's to lunch, and for a special presentation. Tony looked as handsome as ever in his uniform.

Hannah's Baptism

2009-12-07T22:19:00.001-08:00

What a wonderful day. The weather was beautiful, and so was Hannah. We are so proud of her.

Halloween

2009-12-07T22:13:00.001-08:00

Hannah was an Olympic gymnast, Abby was a kitty cat, and Evan was a spook. (dad drew his shirt)

Happy Birthday Hannah!

2009-12-07T22:11:00.001-08:00

Homecoming Parade - GO AGGIES!!

2009-12-07T22:02:00.000-08:00

4th of July

2009-07-08T22:20:00.001-07:00

Man -vs- Skill saw

2009-07-08T22:01:00.000-07:00

This is a work in progress. It will be complete with a kitchen for Abby, a princess loft for Hannah, and a pirate jail for Evan. It will have a climbing rope up the side, and a zip line for quick escapes. ....More photos as it progresses. (which will be slow in light of recent events)

Never a dull moment (or a dull blade) at the Von house. Rumor has it that his entire thumb was cut off, but in reality, it was just ALMOST cut off. Thanks to a plastic surgeon and 3 hours of emergency surgery, his thumb is alive and well. He'll have a cast for about 5 weeks followed by some intense physical therapy. Could have been worse! (You will not be hearing this at our house for about 8 weeks......"1, 2, 3, 4,

I declare a thumb war!)

Lauri's Garden of Eatin'

2009-07-08T21:59:00.001-07:00

Memorial Day

2009-07-08T21:55:00.001-07:00

We enjoyed our time in N.W. Utah.

Future Aggies!

2009-07-08T21:39:00.000-07:00

GO BIG BLUE!

Happy 3rd Birthday Abby!!

2009-04-05T15:30:00.000-07:00

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS

2009-04-05T15:28:00.000-07:00

Oh how I Love K-Mart Double Coupon Week!!

2008-12-02T08:09:00.000-08:00

2 colgate toothpastes
8 colgate kids cartoon toothbrushes
4 packs pledge furniture wipes
2 pack cream savers
16 large tins of altoid mints
3 bottles of fancy shmancy hair mouse
2 bottles of hair spray
1 bottle of mens hair gel
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$ 10.68 TOTAL

I will be hitting it again Wednesday after they restock!!

Coupons are the best!!!

OUR NEW HOME

2008-10-31T06:22:00.000-07:00

I hope this gives everyone a peek into our new bungalo!!

Hannah's Creepy 7th Birthday Dinner

2008-10-30T21:42:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin Massacre 2008

2008-10-30T21:08:00.000-07:00

Deer Hunting

2008-10-30T21:06:00.001-07:00

Top of Utah Marathon

2008-10-30T21:04:00.001-07:00

Weekend in the Desert - May 2008

2008-06-12T21:02:00.000-07:00

Biker Chick
Tony at the top of the mountain

Digging for geodes

We found a ton!

Don't ever put batteries in a campfire!

Hannah found a lizard.....

And a snake.

You can't go camping without a gun or two!

GOOD hair day!

2008-06-12T21:01:00.000-07:00

Tony's Masterpiece

2008-06-12T20:59:00.000-07:00

Rocket Man

2008-06-12T20:44:00.000-07:00

2008-04-21T23:59:00.000-07:00

Hannah charmed the USU Mens basketball team. She is with Tyler Newbold, Brad Brown, and Tai Wesley.

4 little monkeys swinging in the tree

2008-04-21T23:55:00.000-07:00

This was a fun day.

We fed the ducks 2 whole boxes of Cheerios.

We climbed trees.

Evan decided to go swimming in the duck poop pond.

Lauri's New Hobby

2008-04-21T23:48:00.000-07:00

I joined a free online group called Pinching Your Pennies. It is a network of gals who keep track of all the best deals in town. With the advertised sales, and coupons to match, I only spent a grand total of $28.16 for everything on the table!! Aren't you proud of me mom??

2008-04-09T15:44:00.000-07:00

Painting with Abby can be dangerous!

Angela being inducted into the KKK.... I mean

the National Junior Honor Society. She is smart

AND beautiful.

Happy 2nd Birthday to Abby!

All tuckered out after our egg hunt.

2008-04-09T15:32:00.000-07:00

Easter Sunday

WARNING!! DO NOT WATCH IF YOU ARE EASILY ANNOYED!

2008-02-15T16:12:00.000-08:00

The US Government has discovered a new way to torture the enemy.

Happy Birthday to Angela!

2008-02-15T16:04:00.000-08:00

You can't see it, but I'm crying all over the keyboard. You have to excuse my blubbering, it's just that our cute little Angela is old enough to go to dances where all the greasy, rotten, no good boys will want to dance with her! Can someone get me more kleenex?!?

EXTREME SNOW MAKEOVER

2008-01-14T19:35:00.000-08:00

We became the envy of the whole neighborhood when the extreme makeover team of Tony, Evan, and Hannah came to our house. In 7 hours they transformed our ordinary mound of snow into a fantastic snow cave complete with tunnel and slide. Special thanks goes to Home Depot for the shovel, and Mother Nature for providing all the building supplies. Tours of the Extreme Snow Cave are at your own risk, and by appointment only.

Happy New Year Everybody!!!!

2008-01-01T14:08:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful Christmas with
Grandma Marilyn at our house!

2008-01-01T14:02:00.000-08:00

Abby bustin' her funky moves!

2008-01-01T13:37:00.000-08:00

Nothing beats a day of sledding............

.........behind dad's motorbike!

ANGELA ROCKS!!!

2007-12-20T09:20:00.000-08:00

2007-12-15T15:33:00.000-08:00

Our night out for the "Von Adults Only Annual Christmas Dinner". We went to The Roof at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.

Ski Ball (Well, sort of)

2007-12-15T15:28:00.000-08:00

Oh Christmas tree

2007-12-15T15:26:00.000-08:00

The tree directly behind us became the Von
family Christmas tree.

Abby's first sled ride!

2007-12-15T15:21:00.000-08:00

Halloween!

2007-11-07T14:27:00.001-08:00

Which is the cutest punkin?!

YIKES!

AbbyBug

SpiderBoy

Hannah the Cowgirl

Happy 6th Birthday Hannah

2007-11-07T14:25:00.000-08:00

YOHANNAH-

2007-10-26T15:05:00.000-07:00

Which side of the family did she get those big ears from?

Where the Wild Things Are

2007-10-26T15:04:00.000-07:00

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2007-10-04T15:29:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Tony!

2007-10-04T15:12:00.000-07:00

Go Aggies!

Just doing some homework!

Evan's VIP Day

The adventures of a Grad student!

2007-10-04T14:37:00.000-07:00

Life is good!

GRASSHOPPER HAIR

2007-09-05T00:35:00.000-07:00

CRUISING

2007-09-05T00:29:00.000-07:00

CRAZY KIDS

2007-09-05T00:18:00.000-07:00

2007-09-05T00:16:00.000-07:00

Hannah banana's first day of school.

2007-09-05T00:13:00.000-07:00

Hannah and Dad's lego tower. When you add the imagination of a kindergartener, and the engineering smarts of a Grad student, the sky's the limit!

Yellowstone was beautiful

2007-09-05T00:10:00.000-07:00

Is this what they mean by "Sandy blondes?"

2007-09-04T23:56:00.000-07:00

2007-09-04T23:48:00.000-07:00

Yellowstone. Evan has adopted a wild wolf pup.

2007-09-04T23:47:00.000-07:00

Angela in front of the bubbling mud pots at Yellowstone.

2007-09-04T23:36:00.000-07:00

hot guy and his motorbike.....

A cute kid and his birthday cake......

A little Abby and her big mouth.......

Three cuties in a row.

Angela - Sonoma Coast

2007-09-04T11:27:00.000-07:00

2007-09-04T11:24:00.000-07:00

We had a fun time cruising the San Francisco Bay. Angela won this trip from the local pizza place.