The Eccles Clan

2010-05-30T11:03:00.000-07:00

Unbelievable.

The 70's again..

In all we had a good time. Especially making fun of people like the ones above and below.

Who he thought He was singing too I have no idea.

This girl was really classic. She came up to a small space with her friend and her spouse. Then was hoping that being friendly with my husband would help her get a good space to see the concert. Didn't work.

It may have been 70's music but please.

What the heck is this ???

This is the shoe lady with her outfit...It actually zips up.

Time Flies

2010-05-30T10:40:00.001-07:00

Almost six months and I haven't posted much. That's because I have been hanging in facebook land, haven't you. As usual just been busy busy working and relaxing. Had some challenging emotional months but in all they have been good.

Last night the family got to enjoy yet another great concert. We went to the "United in Rock" concert featuring, Foreigner, Kansas, and STYX. Of course any opportunity and we are right there. The funny thing is Derek and I discussed buying tickets and then came to the conclusion we couldn't afford $ 52 tickets. Glad we didn't come to find out the $ 52 tickets got you in to watch the practice runs for the bullet bikes and dirt bikes which was ok but not worth $ 42. Then $ 10 was the cost of the concert. Which I thought would just get you nosebleed seats and you would be sitting no where at all close to see the concert. So Derek was working with a vender of his who said that He would get us anything we wanted. So of course we aren't going to pass this up. Derek asked and we received yes $ 10 concert tickets. We were disappointed but after getting there and finding out that all the seats were GA first come first serve. We got awesome seats. They were standing only but we were able to sit down up close and away from all the crazy's. As you will see below and also along with some great stories. So sit back relax and enjoy.

These are definately not the kind of shoes you should be wearing to a concert.
Pants on the ground---looking like a fool. I also don't think that that these were made to be onthe ground.
Tons on this couple---They were eating hot dogs out of the freezer (still frozen at that). Then the guy thought it would be sexy to eat some crackers and spit them down her shirt.

This says it all...what do those match.

Didn't know that they made outfits in this fabric. I thought she was wearing her bathrobe. No better it's her jacket. Please you paid money for that.

Almost goodbye

2009-12-22T16:33:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to everyone ! Hope that your holiday season is a safe and good one.

This year has been a very interesting one to say the least in fact I think that it just began. I am glad that it is almost a new year. Hoping this next year will be less stressful then this one. i at times didn't know if it was coming or going and if I was going to survive it.

Derek and I just keep working ! Not much new on that scene.

Keara is in Jr High now and that has been hard on me more than anyone. Can't believe I have a child that old. She loves to hang with friends (Mostly boys), listen to music, and always keep me on my toes.

Devin loves to watch and play sports. In fact he's so excited for Jr Jazz to start. He has practice tomorrow night. He was playing soccer but he's done with that and wants to play bb. I tried to tell him he could do both but he didn't want to.

As a family we are continuing to grow and support each other thru every part of Our lives.

Day 6-Idaho Falls & Boise Family Reunion

2009-07-04T14:44:00.001-07:00

The Girls Mindy, Stacy, Jill, and Kim The grandchildren and the girls. They had a wonderful program. They sang some of their favorite songs for them.

Dave & Sue (I think that they are surprised)

Picture from our Room

Are hotel room is the middle room...awesome view of the temple as you can see below...this is off our balcany.

Day 5-Idaho Falls

2009-07-02T18:14:00.000-07:00

I guess it stunk....

He's on his back laughing at us all...such a cute bear.

We visited Yellowstone Bear World. Was so cool. My cousin Wendy said that they vsited last year and didn't ejoy it but we loved it. Check out the pictures. There are about 245 pictures from today so I'm just putting on some of the ones I loved.

We are staying at hotel on the falls...it's awesome. We got in at about 9:30 last night got some great pictures of the kids from our hotel balconey.

Going to go down to see the kids...There swimming at the pool.

Day 4-Tetons and Yellowstone Parks

2009-07-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

Well today was a long day we went to the Tetons and Yellowstone Parks. Lots of walking and driving.

We had so much fun.

Pictures from Day 3

2009-07-01T22:24:00.001-07:00

Day 3-Jackson Hole

2009-06-30T20:14:00.000-07:00

Today was a big day. We woke up early so that we could go down the Snake River. We were able to have a fun white river trip. We put some sun screen on but obviously it helped everyone but me....I got a little sun on my face but the worst was my right knee...yes only my right one. So I look like a leper. After we came back to the hotel room to relax and get ready to go on a Chuckwagon Dinner. It was awesome it ended up raining right when we were suppose to go up. They waited a little bit and then we started our ride up the mountain. The food was awesome. The chicken just fell off the bone and the beans were awesome. We then enjoyed the Bar-T band. My grandpa would of loved it. They sang the Tumbleweed song and then for their last song they sang "How Great Thou Art". Talk about awesome and of course it was amazing for me. Reminded me of Grandpa. I wanted to post pictures today but some reason it won't work. Derek is trying to fix it and then I'll show you later.

Enjoy till tomorrow.

Day 2-Jackson Hole

2009-06-29T21:56:00.000-07:00

We saw a good old fashion shoot out. Then after we went to the Playhouse to see Grease--Western Style. It was so awesome...we had dinner there and got to choose our food. Derek and Devin had prime rib while Keara and I had some pork roast. Now calling it a night more to come tommorrow.

We checked out the Teton's awesome scenery...as you can see.

Devin took a swim after everything we did below.... No this is a real snake it was at the Ripley's Believe it or Not Musuem....Awesome stuff.

Walked around town afterwards....here's us at the elk arches.

Woke up and ate at The Bunnery...awesome food.

Four States in a Week Day 1 and Day 2

2009-06-29T11:53:00.000-07:00

It's crazy Derek and I decided to take a family trip. We are spending three days in Jackson Hole, two days in Idaho Falls, and two days somewhere else in Idaho...I'll have to reveal that later.

So I am posting pictures of the first day (traveling in the car) was a nice scenic route but wouldn't do it again. Pictures of the view of Bear Lake. Would recommend going thru Idaho Falls to get to Jackson Hole.

Enjoy them. Will have more with Day 2 later tonight.

Holy Cow...it's already April 12th

2009-04-12T07:43:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter Everyone !

Can't Believe it's already April 12th. Time is flying by. Have kept myself busy working and keeping my mind off the whole economy thing. I have some days were I worry all the time if I'll have a job tomorrow. But then I think if it's going to happen it will happen I just have to be living right.

Keara is almost as tall as me. She is getting so excited for Jr High. Today she was counting how many more days of school. That would be 36 if you were wondering.

Devin is playing soccer on Saturdays and is as always enjoying it.

Derek is working hard and so far hasn't had any issues with the economy. He is as busy as expected during this time of year.

April Fool's day was a day that we won't forget. Derek called me around 8:08 to tell me he had just got in a car accident. I said that's funny...April Fool's. He said No I wouldn't do that to you. Guess a six car pile up was what he needed. Just got his car back on Friday. $ 2K of damage. It could of been worse. Wonderful thing is Derek wasn't hurt...well not seriously. He is still sore but when you get hit into another car that will happen.

We had a fun Easter (Spring Break) Monday the kids and I cleaned up the house. Tuesday Devin had a friend sleep over. We went to Chuck E Cheese's for lunch and played around. Wednesday we got to spend some fun time with my nephews. They are so cute and are growing up so fast. Miles is always happy. Mac is talking up a storm. Thursday Derek got off work early and we went to the Rock On Demand Laser Show at Clarke Planetarium. Friday we went and saw Dragonball Evolution and Monsters vs Aliens in 3D. Saturday we cleaned the church, watched Devin's soccer game and went to the Jazz game...oh wait went to see the Warriors play some Basketball unsure where the Jazz were.

Today we are going to spend some relaxing time at Church and with the family. Unfortunately back to the real world tomorrow. SUCKS But really glad I can go back to the real world. I'm so grateful for what I have and that I have a job I can go to.

Well until next time. Happy Easter !

All our Love,
The Eccles

Where did 2008 Go ?

2008-12-30T16:46:00.000-08:00

Well honestly I can say that I have no idea where it went. This has been a real fast year in my eyes. We have continued to keep busy with jobs, family life, and kids stuff. Hopefully next year will be slow enough that I can think straight. I'm sure it won't.

All is well on the home front. Devin is growing up so fast. Is into Bakagun whatever that is ? Still can't quite understand that. Loves to play soccer whenever possible. Keara is growing into a mature young woman and it scares me to death that I have a 12 year old. She loves to babysit and keeps getting more and more jobs lined up. Derek keeps up with his favorite teams but enjoys time with family and in some cases has not even said "No, we can't go do that." when there's a game on. Myself well I'm as always a workaholic and rarely take time out for myself. I will be helping out with the upcoming new hire class starting January 5th and am excited to share my knowledge and give my support. I am so happy I still have a job and even with the many rumors circulating I'm glad that I am only losing benefits and not my job. Some people complain about losing a day of pay but I look at it I'm thankful I have a job and am able to get paid.

Derek's Mom and Dad got moved into their new house on December 13th and most of our time this season was spent helping them...therefore no letters or Christmas cards this year. However, I am so excited for Janice and Dave to have a space that they can finally call their own. Many of you that know me know what I mean by this. I know that it has been a long time coming but I'm glad that they have a nice home to help them start out a new.

My Mom and Dad are hanging in there as much as possible. Life threw them a kink when they had to put our dear "Lassik" to sleep a few weeks before Christmas. My Mom says she would like to go see "Marley and Me" but says she will have to take a whole box of klennex with her. I really don't think so but it definately has been hard for all of us.

My brother and his family is so adorable. I love all the time and cherish it that we get with them. Mac is growing up so much. It was funny the other day Derek made a point that Miles has grown more than any of us since our cruise a few years ago. Pretty funny considering Miles wasn't even conceived.

Well going to go eat I'm hungry.

Ok...so here it is Linda !

2008-10-26T18:45:00.000-07:00

I was told the other day that it's been too long since I posted. So here it is. I work and then come home and work. So not much new to say. Ok yeah there is some things to say, I have a new calling I am now a Assistant Wolf Leader. Never had this experience however I am enjoying it. I am working late hours on Monday's until the end of the year. I am dealing with a now 12 year old. SHOCK I KNOW. and then a eight year old. Boy do they grow. We have been doing a lot the last three months but mostly just enjoying life. Sorry so short Linda but I'll post more later.

I Did it !

2008-07-21T17:36:00.000-07:00

Well today I went to the doctor. If I knew how much pain I would be in I would of not done it. They say it lasts only 24 to 48 hours. Everything went well. I go back next month to se if everything is better. I'm hoping that by then my blood pressure is under control if not I think she'll recommend me to go to a internal medicine doctor to get things under control. I go back to business as normal tomorrow for two days and then I get the day off for the 24th. Then work for two days off again. Pretty funny I had two days off, two days on, one day off, two days on. You would think that I wanted to take a few days off. Hope everything goes as planned this weekend and we get to see the movies we want to.

Pretty Scarry

2008-07-18T19:45:00.001-07:00

Every year I get closer and closer to being 40 and that just amazes me. Where did the time go ? So we survived the week after the 4th of July in fact it went pretty fast. This week has been a busy one. Sunday we got together with my family for mine and my brothers birthdays. Monday was an exciting one for the family. We went to the American Idol 2008 Tour. That was exciting and fun. Keara enjoyed it and Devin got a little bored. All in all it was really fun. Tuesday Keara had a dentist appointment so Derek stayed home with the kids and I went to work to spend my birthday, crazy huh ! We went to exchange my birthday present from my brother and his family for a bigger size (I really hate having a big chest). We tried a new restaurant in Riverdale--Texas Roadhouse it was really good. We then came home to relax. The kids got me some really pretty jewelry, new wallets, and Derek got me some new outfits.

Thursday Keara left for Star Valley, WY with a friend she will be back on Sunday she calls every night to tell us what fun she is doing. I think that her brother is missing her but don't tell him I told you. Devin spent today with his Grandpa Eccles. They went to see the Batman movie He said He liked it. Surprised He sat that long 2 hours and 32 minutes is a long time to sit.

Next week I will be getting my IUD on Monday. I plan on sleeping as much as I can that day. I haven't been sleeping much. The last time I had a good night sleep was on July 5th. I don't understand why I can't sleep when they work on the freeway behind our house. The funny thing is I fall asleep fine but then after Derek goes to sleep the noise and the rolling of the steam roller keeps me up. Derek told me today he thinks it's cause I can sleep while the TV's on. Maybe the TV will have to stay on so that I can sleep. I can't function without sleep. We are hoping that on the 23rd we can go to a Rocky Mountain Review game. The 24th we will be taping the Pioneer Day parades for my mother. Her stake did a float this year and she was on the committee. We plan on going and seeing the movies that we want to see that day, Friday after I get off work, and Saturday after I get off work. We only have 5 that I can remember that we want to see as a family.

Hope all is great with your family. Our love and thoughts are with you wherever you are. Keep in touch !

What a Weekend

2008-07-06T20:40:00.000-07:00

We left Thursday to go up to Logan around 3:30. Really nice drive. We got there after a stop at Wal-Mart to get some last minute things around 4:40. We unloaded the car and headed for dinner. We went to Ruby Tuesdays. Afterword we headed for Romney Stadium to see T Minus 5 in concert and the firework show. I can honestly say Logan City puts on a great show. I think that they spent their whole entire budget for the year on the firework show. Minus two things--well one person and one thing... it was wonderful, Bob Bennett came and thought we all needed a history lesson on America and Logan City needs to hire some more competent police officers especially that no how to direct traffic.

Friday we slept in and then went to check out the Car Show. Kids weren't really impressed with that so we went to breakfast, went to the bowling alley, went to the mall to shop, and headed over to the fairgrounds to have something to eat before the concert. Before getting something to eat we went over to see how many people were in line for the concert. Well at 4 there was already a line so we got in line and stayed there to hang out. The boys in front of us were from Bountiful and really knew how to show their support for Styx. Check out the photo below:
After standing in the hot sun for over two and half hours we were able to get the best seats we have ever had for a concert. We were six rows from the front of the stage.

The concert began a hour and half later. At first Derek and I were worried Devin wasn't having fun. But then He got used to things and started having fun. He was having a hard time seeing so some guy (drunk may I add---no alcohol allowed but he was able to find a way to bring it in.) let him stand in front of him and then He lifted him onto his shoulders talk about scared. After I saved him and got him down, Keara and him stood in front of the guy and watched the concert. At which point the security let us go right up front to see the remainder of the concert. It was a cool thing. The kids and I were right there at the barricades. Devin was very lucky and was I happy, Tommy Shaw threw a pick right to him. It hit his chest and dropped in front of the barricade the nice lady next to him leaned down and reached it for him. He was so excited he went back to show Derek. Keara stayed up front with me for a little bit longer before going back to Derek. The security guard of course said no pictures but how can you let this opportunity pass. I was able to get some awesome pictures I have added a couple of my favorite ones below.

After my favorite song Renegade. I went back to make sure the kids were ok and made it back to Derek. After the concert Derek shows me something that as we were up at the front he got. What are the odds of getting this: But after Derek told me how he got it. Let's see Tommy threw it and he went to grab along with how many other people. A pre-teen or young teenager who was sitting behind him went for it at the same time when she got there her and Derek ran into each other. She fell down and Derek picked up the bottled water. I agreed with him and we gave it back to her after taking some pictures. So needless to say we had an awesome time.

Saturday we spent time visiting some of local food attractions and swimming at the hotel. Went to a great steakhouse and got some board games that we don't own and played games in the hotel.

Sunday we woke up and got home around 11. To our surprise to a fridgerator that decided to go out while we were gone. After spending almost a half hour cleaning it up and getting all the coolers filled with the condoments that didn't go bad. We went to the movies to see The Incredible Hulk and Kitt Kiddridge. They were both good. We went to get some dinner in between the movies and afterwards took the kids to Cold Stone.

Unfortunately we have to go back to the real world tomorrow. Yeah ! Sarcasm intended. Until next time enjoy.

Seven Days and Counting

2008-06-27T19:15:00.001-07:00

I think that Keara and Devin are getting really excited. We will be leaving on Thursday after I get off work. Then we will be able to have a nice relaxing three days. Keara wants to go swimming. I figure might as well enjoy the time there right. It looks like the weather will be great. Can't wait to have some time off work.

Well back to catching up on the tv shows for the week. Have a great weekend.

Life is as busy as ever

2008-06-25T17:06:00.000-07:00

It's been a really busy couple of months. Derek and I made the decision that we would start to get the house ready to put on the market. We were hoping by the end of May but as always things don't always happen the way we want. So then I shot for the middle of May and again stuff happened and we got busy again and time ran out on us. Was hoping the middle of June and then I went to the doctor on June 2nd. What fun she requested that I get some tests done. Made me do something I was hoping I could get a way with not having to do yeah right I'm a woman in my late 30's like a doctor would let me not get a Mammgram. She felt something but they can't determine that it's anything but a mass so they are going to have me come back in six months. Boy am I thrilled. Then she is concerned about my high blood pressure. Me High Blood Pressure yeah right. Stressful Job, Stressful Life how can I not have High Blood Pressure. So watching that closely now. I'm hoping that with some life changes, some medication changes, and exercise it will lower without the medicine. Since the stuff she gave me made me so ill I thought I was going to die. So hopefully we can get the house up in Middle of July but if we don't all I can say is the house looks good and we are just a step a head of getting it up the next time.

Busy times begin soon. This weekend we have a family reunion. Next weekend the kids are ready to jump for joy they get to go to their first rock concert and believe it or not it's Styx. We will be spending three days in Logan and enjoying the cool weather. They say it's going to be hot next week. After that we will rest for a week before going to the American Idol Tour on July 14th. Happy Birthday Ryan ! After that we should have really lots of fun. August we will be going to Snowbird for Derek's 20th High School Reunion.

So we are really looking to enjoying he summer. Got to go get dinner. Hope that all the family is doing great.

See you later and talk to you hopefully soon.

Starting Over

2008-06-25T16:18:00.001-07:00

Having issues with my other blog. So I have began again. Check this out !