Slayton Family

Table Number Signs

2011-08-26T10:34:00.000-07:00

Hi Girls!

I have been looking a table number signs for a couple of my brides. Here's the cutest of the cute that I've found...

There are so many choices! Find one that you like and go for it!

Halloweeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-10-21T20:16:00.000-07:00

haloween yah costumes: marlee fairy parker dont know dad dont know mom dont know

i guess im the only one dressing up boooo (sad)

Eewwwwwwwwww!!! SCHOOL

2010-10-21T20:11:00.000-07:00

my teacher UMMM shes ok Parkers teachers yah for him he loves his teachers me TTTTOOOOOOOOOO much homework (finished 4 books)

Now its time to talk

2010-10-21T20:05:00.000-07:00

Chris getting married, Meaghans at college,Jim working 8 hours, Tami at a Deoblo Grande doing weddings, Parker school, Marlee school.

OUR LIFE IS BORING!!!!! (ok its not sooooo boring!) For Tami, she says "yah YUUUMMMMM!!!!!!"

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-10-21T19:56:00.000-07:00

Marlee (me) has finally taken over the Slayton family blog! I am happy, knowone has been caring about this poor beloved blog.

My Birthday

2010-01-17T20:10:00.000-08:00

Yes it's January and my birthday is in November but my goal this year is to blog more. So when I figure out how to fix the dates this post will go in November 2009.

YES IT'S MY 40TH!

Jim planned a wonderful evening for us of a romantic dinner and then off to San Francisco to see wicked!

I LOVED WICKED!

I am proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free...

2010-01-17T19:52:00.000-08:00

WOW! Heres' Chris's first week at Lackland AFB boot camp. Elder ans Sister Grafe are an elderly missionary couple serving on Lackland for our church. Sis. Grafe took this picture and sent it to me. He looks good!

18 days and Chris graduates from boot camp. I am so proud of him!

Jim and I leave on Wednesday February 3 to fly to Texas to watch him graduate. I can't wait!

Parkers team took 2nd place in soccer

2010-01-17T12:46:00.000-08:00

Parker's under 12 soccer team took second place in the tri-city soccer tournament. Parker played a great season.. he made several goals and assited on many others. Go Parker!

2010-01-16T21:09:00.000-08:00

Self Portraits

2010-01-16T21:07:00.000-08:00

Marlee and Parker having fun at the store. Little did I know!!

12 Year old dance instruction

2010-01-16T20:52:00.000-08:00

Tonight was Parker's first 12 year old dance instrucation at church. This is so funny! First he's gone all day helping with an eagle scout project. He comes home at 5:00, jumps in the shower, asked to use some hair gel and puts on some cologne, and leaves at 5:30. Here's how he describes dance instruction:
The boys and girls are in 2 sides of the room while the dance teacher is talking to us. I look over at the girls and see Alli. Alli looked at me and I looked at her and when our teacher said to go get a partner I went srtaight for Alli. She gave me the look.

Oh my he's only 12!

Preschool

2009-10-02T17:35:00.000-07:00

This week at preschool I had the following conversation with one of my 4 year olds...

This cute little girl walked in on on of the boys going potty with the door open.

Little girl: Miss Tami why do boys have peepee's like this? (she had her thumb and pointer finger extended)

Miss Tami: oh well...let's ask your mom when she comes to pick you up.
She then left and went on playing, again she comes up to me and says...

Little girl: Miss Tami I really want to know why boys have peepee's like this (again same finger gestures)

Miss Tami: Remember we're going to ask you mom when she picks you up.
She leaves again to play. She comes back up to me and says this

Little girl: I know wht boys have peepee's like this!! Jesus made them that way!!

Miss Tami: (trying not to laugh) says that's exactly right!!

I just want you know...

2009-06-24T18:06:00.000-07:00

I AM STILL ALIVE!! HA!

Trying to catch up

2009-06-24T18:01:00.000-07:00

Marlee was awarded Fabulous Falcon at school...

She is such a help and always is showing someone in class the right way to do something...

Let me take you on a journey

2009-06-01T14:39:00.000-07:00

Where have I been...to....and back...

Jim, Tami lost jobs
Meaghan left for college
Chris moved out
Jim still no job
Tami makes 464 rolls
Meaghan engaged
Tami, Jim AGHHHHHHH
Meaghan still engaged
Meaghan flunking marriage class
Parker and Marlee...still here
Sydney asthma...Tami has Camden
Tami 6 44oz. Diet Cokes
VT beings 6 boxes...cherry pop-tarts
Slayton's moving to trailer
No trailer
Slayton's moving to a tent
Jim gives birth to Rocky (HUGE kidney stone)
Cherry pop-tarts gone
Packing house to be in storage
Jim has job
Tami has job
Move storage unit to house
Tami down to 3 44oz. Diet Cokes
Meaghan decides...Justin mission
Jim and Tami jump for joy
Jim and Tami cry...so happy
Justin in Isreal
Meaghan in Germany
German family does not like Meaghan
Meaghan kicked out
Meaghan going to Rome
Meaghan loses pasport in taxi
Meaghan stranded in Germany
Meaghan on US Miliatry base
American Embassy closed for holiday
Fefe' calls from Rome
Where's Meaghan
I don't know
Where's Meaghan? anyone??
Justin going on mission to Puru
Meaghan still stuck in Germany
Chris joins the airforce
Tami...still here :)

Naughty Drink

2009-02-14T15:05:00.000-08:00

In my world I LOVE DIET COKE!!! I know, I know, bad, bad, bad. I just can't help myself! So, whenever I am out and about, I run into Chevron and grab a 44oz drink. On a side note, all of the employees know my name and give me a discount! Anyway, I had my 3 year old boyfriend Camden Hatch with me and as always we went to Chevron to get Tami a "naughty" drink. Camden loves going to Chevron with me. In fact when the 2 of us are running errands he smiles at me and says " Tami I think you need a "naughty" drink. At first he loved going with me because I gave him little sips. Well here's a story from the other day:

Tami: Camden, today at Chevron you can get a nemolade (lemonade) or a bag of Cheetos.
Camden: Okay, I want nemolade

We go into Chevron holding hands and skipping along when Camden finally sees the Slurpee machine. With his head tucked into his shoulder and his big smile and batting eyelashes says'

Camden: Tami, can I please have one of those blue drinks?
Tami: Sure, but only because I love you...

Chevron is packed this particular morning at 9am, and Camden turns to me and says,

Camden: You're the best Auntie Tami in the whole world! (loud)
Lots' of laughs and chuckles from those inside of Chevron, and I day back,

Tami: This is because I love you too and get to send you home to your Mom on a sugar high!!!

Valentines Day

2009-02-09T16:48:00.000-08:00

This is the first year I have ever made one of my girls a valentines something. Obviously, from other posts this is the only skirt I know how to make!

How dare I forget Kit...

I'm getting braver...

2009-02-09T16:40:00.000-08:00

I have always wanted to make a purse that acually turns out cute...many, many ,many tries later...

I hate the Chicken Pox

2009-02-05T19:02:00.000-08:00

5 Reasons to hate the Chicken Pox per Marlee...

1. It's her turn to be the line leader and now she's missed it.

2. She itches all over.

3. She's "bored".

4. She has to stay in PJ's all day.

5. There's nothing to watch on TV during the day.

Chicken Pox

2009-02-05T12:18:00.000-08:00

Yes, Marlee has the chicken pox. NONE of the other children have ever had the chicken pox including me!! Everyone has been immunized, so we'll see...wish me luck and pray I DON"T GET THE CHICKEN POX!! LOL

Dreams Do Come True...

2009-01-30T15:57:00.000-08:00

Yes girls, this is 72 cans of Diet Coke!!!

Thanks Anson and Lora for making my dreams come true!!!

The kids had me go into my room and wait while they set up my surprise!

Thanks Anson for making me a COOL pyramid...

The Gatorade is Jim's...The Diet Coke is ALL mine!!!
I DON'T SHARE...LOL

So Comfy!

2009-01-30T14:39:00.000-08:00

Camden is comfy...when Sydney was in the hospital, we had the opportunity of having Camden grace our family. He and Marlee wanted to share her bed. I was very surprised how fast they fell asleep. I thought the two of them would be up talking forever...I guess they were tuckered out!

Basketball Season 2009

2009-01-30T14:25:00.000-08:00

Parker is ready for his first basketball game. He has been waiting for 2 years to play on the school basketball team. He is sooooo very excited.

GO FALCONS!!

Parker was fouled and had his first free throw ever. Unfortunately his free throws missed...

Parker's coach is a very nice man. GO TEAM, GO FALCONS!!

Watching intensely...WE WON 18-8...

GO FALCONS

Doll Clothes #2

2009-01-22T14:20:00.000-08:00

Yeah for me!!!

Dolls Clothes

2009-01-22T14:16:00.000-08:00

I wanted to show what I made this Christmas season!!

Thank you Liz, for inspiring me to find a hobbie that I loved!

Your the best!!

Can I read for just 5 more minutes?

2009-01-17T10:03:00.000-08:00

5 minutes later....

You can't catch me...I'm the giner bread man!!

2009-01-17T09:47:00.000-08:00

Here's what I made for the cookie exchange this year...never, never again will I make ginger bread men!!!

I think there are 7 dozen here, I honestly can't remember!

Christmas pictures...okay so it's January!!!

2009-01-17T09:37:00.000-08:00

Okay...Lexie would not sit for her Christmas photo, so Parker and I had to hold her down...dumd dog!!!

Is'nt he handsome!!!

Isn't she lovely...(looks just as cute as me)!!

This is why they have mothers weekend at BYU-I

2009-01-17T09:11:00.000-08:00

This what the dishes looked liked when we first arrived...

After...

Before...

After...

However...look below to see what's

important to girls...

First day of school...

2009-01-15T10:09:00.000-08:00

Ms. Kelly our favorite techer ever!

Cousins till the end

Best friends...

2008-12-11T18:56:00.000-08:00

Funny thing....As I read everyone else's blog I see pictures of friends and family. My thought was, how can you blog without pictures? Currently my camera's dead and I can't find the charger! So there will be no pictures for a while in the Slayton household. I better find the charger before Christmas!

Meaghan comes home in 3 days...let me tell you it is weird to have an adult (other than me) in my house. wish me luck...I really don't want to kill her, I'm not strong enough to dig her a hole in the backyard! hahaha...I love her to death!

Well, my roll orders have come to a halt. I have 22 dozen to make on the 23rd. I'm not worried about making the rolls, just hoping that everyone else will love them!

Hopefully my camera will be charged by then and you can see the process...

Got Brakes

2008-10-06T17:50:00.000-07:00

Anyone got brakes??
Marlee learned how to ride her bike yesterday and what a story to tell.

Let me begin this story by telling you, in Heaven I am going to get the MEAN MOM award and I will happily accept!

In our family we all have bikes. Marlee hates her bike. I don't mean hates I mean despises her bike. Well I got sick and tired of not being able to go on family bike rides. I tried everything to get her on her bike. I bribed, I told her we would have to get her a babysitter while the rest of rode our bikes and everything (she still thinks she can ride in bike tote attached to my bike of course)! Finally I was fed up. We went to our friends yesterday after conference. Parker took his bike and I had Jim throw in Marlee's. When we got to our friends house, I took the training wheels off and marched her down the driveway kicking and screaming (boy was Jim mad)! We went up and down the street me holding the bike, Marlee screaming with huge tears while I pushed because she was not peddling her feet. Finally I gave up. On a side note I was very calm during this whole experience. Marlee hopped off the bike and drug the bike half up the gravel driveway, sat down in the middle and proceeded to throw a nice fit. I walked by and told her I loved her and sat down on the concrete part of the driveway. She eventually got up and sat next me. We talked for about 20 min and I conceded that she was not going to ever ride again. After dinner as I was washing up dinner she called me outside and wanted me to help her learn to ride. We walked the bike down to the road where she got on, said let go and rode her bike!!

How much drama does it take you may ask? About 4 weeks worth. Today after school the first thing she said was I want to go ride my bike...who knew. Now the Slayton's are free to ride!!

Sewing Project

2008-08-30T21:14:00.000-07:00

Sewing and I don't mix. When Chris was 5, I tried to make him a Batman halloween costume. Well...when I was done Chris was not able to put his foot or hand throught the armholes and legholes. I gave up my sewing career then.

BUT LOOK WHAT I MADE!! (okay Liz helped me)...12 years later

She's 18...

2008-08-03T17:40:00.000-07:00

I never thought this day would come. My little girl is 18. I love the person she has become. She has always held her morals high and has always made me so proud to call her my eternal daughter. Bleow are some fun pictures of her birthday.

I thinks she has found her husband! At least when Camden is older he can say he kissed an older women!

Marlee and Sydney already think they're 18...poor girls little do they know!!!

And Meag wanted a little dog. Can you see the love???

My BFF Can COOK!

2008-08-01T17:33:00.000-07:00

As most of you know, I love to have people just drop in to visit or have dinner. Tonight, my BFF aand family came by and I put her to work! Normally she doesn't cook so I out her to work.

Here she is learning how to make roo for homemade gravy. I am so proud to call her my BFF!!

Love ya friend...

My favorite 3 year old in the universe!

2008-06-27T11:18:00.000-07:00

This little guy is my most favorite 3 year old in the entire universe!

He loves my animals. In this picture he is holding Maddie, who

runs from him every time she see's him. Do you see how tight he's

holding her? But look how happy he is. Poor, poor Maddie!

Lexie was a good sport here. C, just loves to pet Lexie and

loves when she swims with him. I think Lexie see's C as another playmate!

Lucky little boy!

Our 2nd Graduation

2008-06-27T11:09:00.000-07:00

WOW!! Crazy, I never thought this would come.

Meaghan is now a high school gratuate.

She leaves on September 4 for BYU-I.

We are so proud of her. She is truley the LIGHT of my life!

This Mr. Haut, Meaghan's most favorite techer of all time!

Depression is REAL

2008-06-15T20:38:00.000-07:00

Boy, since January things have been very difficult. I have always fought with depression and anxiety, but I hit the ground this time very hard. However after a few months of intense "Physco" help and of course medication, I am trying to feel a little more normalcy in life. I still have 2 appointments a week but I feel as though there may be a light at the end of tunnels of life. Depression and anxiety are real medical issues. Don't let anyone say "it's only in your head"! Not true...ask me! I am now going to try to catch up my blog and am grateful for my friends. THANKS GIRLS! LOVE YA!

Youth Beach Trip

2008-05-12T20:46:00.000-07:00

I had a great time at the Stake Youth Beach trip. This was my first "official" YW assignment!!

New Dog...Again!

2008-04-30T20:55:00.000-07:00

Lexie is a great dog. She LOVES to swim in the pool with the kids. I am her #1 mommy so she follows me everywhere. To some it would drive them crazy, but to me...it's true LOVE!

This is Lexie. Sophie was "Physco" and we only needed one "Physco" in our house, so I decided I should stay!

Why we have a dog...

2008-03-20T20:43:00.001-07:00

There is nothing like a boy and his dog. Although, Sophie really is my dog...

i love this picture of P and M with Sophie.

Several clicks and everyone was looking!

She's finally here!

2008-03-20T20:34:00.001-07:00

Isn't she lovely...isn't she beautiful. This is our new addition!

Her name is Sophie...she is 9 months old.

We have rescued her from the Northern California Weim rescue.

Sophie was from a puppy-mill and was not treated very well.

She is still very shy but every day we see her coming out of her shell.

Weims are narcoleptic, so she falls asleep anytime, anywhere.

I wish I could do the same.

We love her so much!

Dropping off our Missionary

2008-01-26T13:15:00.000-08:00

Here we are at the MTC. What a truley wonderful experience!
I had the opportunity to put on Elder Slayton's name badge...
It was truely a spiritual experience.
What a special young man we have. We are so proud to be his parents. We love you Elder Slayton!

Our Missionary

2008-01-07T15:25:00.001-08:00

Last night (Sunday) we had the privelage of having President Crockett set Chris apart as a full-time missionary. He is now known as Elder Slayton! When you take a child through the Temple and then when they are set apart as a missionary, there is nothing like it. Words can not express the joy you feel. President Crockett is such a spititual man and such a great example. The spirit was so strong. As Elder Slayton progresses on his mission, I will update our blog. Thank you to all of you who have helped and guided Elder Slayton along the way. We love you all!

2008 Family picture

2008-01-02T18:22:00.000-08:00

This is our 2008 family picture! Next years picture will be without our missionary, but we know Chris will be happy serving the lord!
We can't believe how our family has grown...This year will be empty nesting, Chris on his mission and Meaghan at BYU-I...(I hope)

Tami's Hero

2008-01-02T12:11:00.001-08:00

Margory Hinkley is my hero. I hope to be everything she was and stood for. Just look at her sweet face...doesn't it change you for the better?

Together forever

2008-01-01T12:39:00.000-08:00

We started our blog to be able to share our family with our loved ones who are not near us. We will also be sharing Christopher's mission with everyone! So stay tuned...we take Chris to the MTC on January 9, 2008, where he will serve in the Boise, Idaho mission...WE DID IT!

2006 Family picture

2007-12-30T09:04:00.000-08:00

This is all new to me!! I just love this family picture. Let's see if I can do this!! Wish me luck...

Another Italian daughter

2007-12-29T20:01:00.000-08:00

We had the privilage of having another Italian exchange student this past school semester. Silvia and Meaghan are going to a dance together...let's BOOGIE!
The girls played powderpuff football...they are soooo adorable!
Funny face...(where's Silvias funny face??)
Silvias parents, Guido and Margerita were able to come and visit us in the USA. It still amazes me, how you can only spend a couple of weeks with people and feel like you've known and love them forever.
Forever friends and sisters....

Cousins till the end

2007-12-29T19:28:00.000-08:00

Chris and Melissa are 2 months apart. Melissa ia the oldest child in my cousin Curts family. Chris and Melissa reconnected when they both wanted to attend EFY. They have gone together every year and now are best friends. How great it has been for them to have each other. Even though Melissa lives in Utah and Chris in California, they have been there for each other...We are so blessed to have such a wonderful family!

Waterpolo 2007

2007-12-01T18:05:00.000-08:00

Meaghan is an awsome waterpolo player. She played varsity goalie as a freshman. I would be teriffied of the ball, but not Meag...

Meag had 19 saves in one game. No black eyes this year! HOORAY!

The Mission Call has arrived

2007-10-24T17:39:00.000-07:00

It's finally here! Of course, Chris was working and wanted to have all of his friends at our home when he opened the call. Needless to say, we opened the call about 6:30 that evening!
Jim and I are very proud og Chris. He is an amazing young man. We are so very excited to watch him share the gospel and strengthen his testimony along with ours...We love you Chris!!
How many phone cell phones were open you ask? Steph was in San Diego, Evan was in Utah, Melissa in Utah, Todd in Pleasanton and Stephen in Virgina...where will he serve????
Boise, Idaho!!
Chris leaves for the MTC January 9, 2008! Watch out Idahoians, here he comes!

Graduation

2007-06-01T19:48:00.000-07:00

I am so proud of my boy!

Friends forever!

Parker

2007-05-25T12:26:00.000-07:00

This is Parker's 1st time riding a boogie board! He's not sure if he really wants to be this cold!

Where are the waves??

Go Parker!! After this ride, it was very hard to get him out of the ocean!

Memorial Day 2006

2007-05-25T12:17:00.000-07:00

Parker and Marlee had so much fun playing in the sand! Here is their sand castle with the help of dad!! Of course Jim is proud of the "orange" swimming pool...
Yes, I know, she is cute!

Girls Treat 2007

2007-01-15T13:23:00.000-08:00

Meaghan decided to take her best friend this year because she did not want any DRAMA!! You go girl!

Christmas 2006

2006-12-29T13:17:00.000-08:00

Parker LOVES lego's!I can't beleive she's 16!
My girl LOVES softball!!
Cool, a sweater from Italy!

Loose tooth!

2006-12-01T13:21:00.000-08:00

oh no! It's hanging on by skin!! Oh, she cried about this...