Wallace World

Saelac Fynn

2010-06-17T15:22:00.000-05:00

Saelac Fynn was born on May 8, 2010, 7 lbs. 9 oz.

He's the cutest little boy ever! He makes the funniest faces and sounds.

Thoughts from Heart.....

2009-05-17T08:32:00.008-05:00

Cali and Camille, ready for seminary to be over! Not me, I love it!

Here is Camille getting ready for Prom. My beauty Queen.

Princess PayPay.....so cute!

This photo does not do it justice, but this bumble bee was HUGE!!!

I don't know about everyone else, but I'm ready for my children to be home from school, of course give me a month and I'll want them back in school. We need a break, a vacation. We need to head back to the beach where it is warm and the wet, warm, sand is oozing through my toes. I'm tired of these gloomy cool days where we dont see the sun for weeks at a time. I new it was suppose to rain in May, but goodnight. Xanax where are you!?

It's not all gloomy days around here. The sun has actually peeked it's head out this beautiful sunday morning. I have been up since 5:30 listening to church music and reading over the days R. S. lesson. I am so greatful for this wonderful gospel that is in my life. I hope everyone has a wonderful day this Sabbath. I love you all....I miss you dad.

Tara

Dinner at Chatters

2009-05-01T18:18:00.005-05:00

Jim catches...oops... I mean kill's his first buck!

2009-02-27T05:58:00.004-06:00

This past fall Jim took part in an annual ritual that most men, boys, and even some women, here in the beautiful state of Missouri, get all fired up for. They spend almost the entire year rummaging through fields, and forests looking for that perfect spot to set up their tree stand, where they spend and entire day still, hidden in stealth mode. You can always spot this brood on the streeet because they wear their camo dickies and ride around in camo trucks toting their camo dressd infants. Quite and interesting bunch if you ask me. Anyway, this last year Jim caught the bug. He and a couple of his friends headed out to Nevada and spent almost 4 weekends to catch their alotted doe and buck. Jim was able to hunt a very old buck. The head was too small to mount, but he salvaged the antlers for a trophy. Shane has taken them to school to show off, "very cool", he says. Jim loves the outdoors and you can almost always find him planning a hunting or fishing trip.

2009-02-04T05:40:00.004-06:00

Woman Aging

Carol Lynn Pearson

All her life she had been

A vegetable garden

Every inch rowed and planted

In corn, beans, carrots:

Producing

Nourishing

Doing.

Now some landscape architect

Has rearranges the space

Clearing, softening

Putting in a little pond

And a path and sand

Offering a quiet place

For being

For sitting on the one rock

And studying

The single lotus.

Pastel and thin

She is an Oriental meditation garden

Designed for going within.

Happy Birthday Kelly, I love you.

Congrads to Ash and Clay... a new baby to the family!

2009-02-03T06:50:00.009-06:00

Early Sunday morning I got a phone call that Ash was "cramping". So I immediatly ran over to get Ash walking. Little did I know she had been "cramping since midnight.... and know she was having contractions every 1-2min apart. With the adivice of Becka, and my friend Cynthia..."GET HER TO THE HOSPITAL!!!" Mom and I drove her to the hospital and got her checked in. Clay, mom and Becka helped Ash with her breathing and tried to keep her calm. Camille was in awe of how incredible everything was, Megan and Heather not so much... I think they were a bit frightened. I stayed out in waiting room with them and watched the marathon of Ghost Hunters... yipee! Jimmy and Ash's bishop came and gave her a blessing and comfortered her. After several hours of labor, she was able to get an epidural, from our friend Justin :). She labored in comfort until the time came and Clay stepped out of the room and said "Its go time"! Mom and I ran in and ... I got kicked out, and not too shortly after that a baby was born. Apparently Payton came into the world just as the "Star Spangeld Banner" was being sung for the opening of the Super Bowl. Ash said she thought "oh brother" with tears running down her face. Clay and grandma were so proud and the nurses said they thought Clay and Ash were the sweetest couple they had ever seen.

Payton Rae Norwood, 7lbs 13.9oz...20in born on Feb 1, 2009 at 5:15pm

Happy Birthday to Megan!

2009-02-03T06:37:00.004-06:00

Megan celebrated with her freinds and family. They sang kareoke, played the skittle game (YUK), and played rockband. She said it was the best birthday ever! She gets to go to youth conference...finally, dances and she has even gets to go to EFY this summer...in Denton Texas of course. We love her and wish her the very best year ever!!! Oh yes, we shouldn't forget her new found love for ABBA! Rock on Dancing Queen!

I Almost Forgot... We Have A New Member of the Family!

2008-12-12T22:48:00.002-06:00

Welcome Otis! My sister Becka gave him to us. He is a chocolate cocker spaniel. He is an absolute sweetheart! He has more geneology done than we do. Thank you Becka, we love him so much!

2008-12-11T07:24:00.003-06:00

So much has happened in the last couple of weeks. My dad came home for a visit from Kuwait. We had a fabulous Thanksgiving. So much delicious food. The kids put up Christmas. We had our first snow. Camille and I got very sick and so did Kelly and Becka. I hope you guys are feeling better. My nephew, Joshua, got baptized. Shane and Heather visited with Santa. Megan marched in the annual Carl Junction Christmas parade. Tomorow night we have our ward Christmas party. Jim is dressing up as a roman soldier, we are suppose to dress up like people in biblical times.... I don't know how I'll find time for that one. Camille's high school Christmas concert is this Sunday at 2pm in the Intermediate auditorium and Megan's Christmas concert is Tuesday at 7pm in the same place. Shew.... it just keeps going. The girls went Christmas caroling last night with their youth group. "It was soooo cold" they said. Next week we are focusing on the birth of Christ in seminary. One more week until a 2 week break. YAHOO! I get 6 days off during that time. My sister Kelly and her family are coming up for the holidays. I'm just so greatful and blessd in my life. Love you all.

Going All The Way With Twilight

2008-11-22T10:55:00.002-06:00

Well, it finally arrived. Camille, Megan and I gathered with a few hundred Joplinites to watch the very first showing of Twilight at midnight November 21st. What fun we had. We went with other members of our ward. It was 25 degrees outside and we were shivering. The moms, were able to push our way through a tight crowd to get several movie posters. We felt like we were 16 again. The movie was just a wonderful as the book. Edward was just as handsome as described in the book, but had several facial deformities......lol to me he looked constipated when he was looking intense, I don't know, what do you think? lol We loved the movie so much we are going to see it again. I can't wait until it comes out on video. And yes, I stayed up to teach seminary and Camille and Megan went to school.

Camille's 16th Birthday!

2008-11-08T11:54:00.003-06:00

Camille turned 16 on Nov. 2nd. We love you Mille!

Happy Halloween!!

2008-11-05T18:29:00.005-06:00

We had a fun Halloween. We spent the evening eating and tricker treating and of course, we had to watch the live episode of Ghost Hunters. Well I did atleast.... it was a nice relaxing Halloween.

Camille's Fall Concert

2008-10-21T07:04:00.003-05:00

This past Sunday, Camille had a Fall chior concert. I love going to see her perform. Camille's chior is very good and they sing such good music. This year they performed one of my favorite's "Down By the River to Pray". Many of you many know it from the movie "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?". The entire chior lined the perimeter of the autotorium and sang. The accoustics where incredible. It sent shiveres up and down my spine...and yes, I cried. It was wonderful.
Camille and Shelby

Fredrickson's Farms.....the pumpkin patch

2008-10-12T20:20:00.013-05:00

I love this little patch hidden away in

in downtown Carl Junction.

Heather found two huge pumpkins.

Mums, a fall favorite of mine.

They found "the one".

Shane and Heather picking out their own pumpkins.

Jim thought this was an awesome gourd.

Pics of Ash, Heather and Grandma

2008-10-01T08:39:00.001-05:00

Here is Grandma at her desk.

Heather and Ashley on Homecoming Day.

Following After the Footsteps of Mom

2008-10-01T08:20:00.002-05:00

Remember the days of mom getting up uber early in the morning to teach seminary? Mom would have church music playing and smells of cinnamon rolls baking. I still wonder how she managed to get in all of her studying and teaching and baking done by 6am before all the students would come. Well, I have now donned the task of seminary teacher to two, count them, two students. Camille and Katie. It was decided that because of where we live and the school district that our kids attended that there was a need to have a seminary teacher in our little neighborhood. Last night I spent 2 hours being trained... not of enough time if yiou ask me, in the ways of seminary teaching. This morning I attended one of the local classes. I remember the dread of going to seminary as a student, but somehow I feel a sense of desire and excitement to be studying over the scriptures with my daughter. Si, Cary, Jennifer, Mom or anyone who has had this opportunity to be a seminary teacher, I would love advice and tips.... and to everyone, I would love prayers in my behalf. AHHHH!

Breaking Dawn Is Finally Here!

2008-08-03T18:12:00.003-05:00

I could hardly wait for the last installment of Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight" Series. Jim was truly annoyed by my impatience. But, it is here and I am a happy girl. Yahoo!! I love it! Can't wait for the movie.

Camille and Megan go to Nauvoo.

2008-08-03T17:56:00.009-05:00

Camille and Megan at Girl's Camp

2008-08-03T17:37:00.007-05:00

Heather graduated from swim lessons today!

2008-07-17T13:15:00.003-05:00

Heather went to swim lessons everyday for 2 weeks. She graduated on to level 3. She had so much fun learning from her instructor Megan.

Jim and Shane work on our Privacy Fence.

2008-07-17T12:59:00.008-05:00

Jimmy and Shane worked on gettng out privacy fence finished. Shane found lots of frogs and toads and even baby rabbits. Our fuji apples are growing very nicely and so are our gladiolas.

Happy 4th of July... a little late.

2008-07-17T12:46:00.005-05:00

We were invited over to our bisho's house for hot dogs and fire works. We had so much fun eating and watching the neighborhood light up with spakles. it sounded like a war zone.

JIMMY TURNED 40!

2008-06-19T10:16:00.002-05:00

JIMMY TURNED 40 ON JUNE 7TH. I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M MARRIED TO A 40 YEAR OLD! HAHA! ACTUALLY, I THINK HE IS MORE HANDSOME TODAY THAN HE WAS WHEN HE WAS 23. I LOVE YOU, JIMMY. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

CAMILLE HAS A LOVELY VOICE!

2008-06-18T09:43:00.001-05:00

CAMILLE AND HER CHOIR CONCERT.

RUBE GOLDBERG....EW!

2008-06-18T09:36:00.004-05:00

MEGAN HAD A PROJECT CALLED "RUBE GOLDBERG" THAT SHE AND JIMMY WORKED ON TOGETHER. IT WAS HILLARIOUS TO WATCH THEM PUT IT TOGETHER.

SHE EARNED ALL HER POINTS PLUS EXTRA CREDIT POINTS. YEAH MEGAN!

DID YOU MISS US????

2008-06-18T09:01:00.018-05:00

THE BIRDS DECIDED THAT THE GRILL WAS A GOOD PLACE TO LAY THEIR EGGS.

HEATHER WAS BAPTIZED!

HEATHER TURNED 8 THIS YEAR. SHE PARTYED HARD!

JUST CHILLIN ON EASTER SUNDAY

THE COLLEST PART OF THE CENTER WAS THAT THERE WAS GRASS GROWING ON TOP OF THE ROOF OF THE BUILDING.

JIMMY TOOK HEATHER AND SHANE TO THE AUTOBON CENTER THAT JUST OPENED. THEY HAVE COOL DISPLAYS OF BIRDS, SNAKES, LIZARDS AND FISH.

SHANE TURNED 10 AND GOT HIS BEAR ALL IN 1 WEEK. YIPEE!

JIMMY AND A FEW OF HIS FRIENDS PUT TOGETHER A VERY NICE EVEING OF DINING AND DANCING FOR VALNETINE'S DAY.

SHANE WON THIS FOR ME FOR VALENTIN'ES DAY.

2008-02-13T21:58:00.001-06:00

Shane was so tired he fell asleep on Belle. Goof Ball!

Getting Carried Away With Studying!

2008-02-13T21:52:00.003-06:00

My anatomy and physiology class is learning all the bones of the human body. We have to memorize all 208 bines for a lab test by this next Wed. I have never had so much fun in all my life. Sarcasm....people.

Shane Comes In First!

2008-02-13T21:43:00.003-06:00

At the annual pinewood derby, Shane came in #1 in all the races. We are so proud of him. He was so excited to see his little car win!

Super Bowl pics and a Few Shout Outs!

2008-02-04T21:49:00.000-06:00

Jim and Justin watching the Super Bowl. They both said that this was the best Super Bowl ever!

Shane and Joe played videos during the game.

Camille and Cali helping in the kitchen. We had so much to eat my stomach hurt.

Happy Birthday to my sister, Kelly!

Congradulations to Megan and Chad on their newest arrival!

We love you and wish we could be with you!

It's Official! She Has Gone and Lost Her Brains!!!

2008-01-26T20:57:00.000-06:00

Megan Kate turned 13 years old today. As you can see she has lost her mind. Instead of trying to look nice for her Birthday party she decided to dress up as a pirate and wear a moustache...!!!!???? Megan was showered with gifts and love of her frreinds and family. We had almost 20 girls come to her birthday party. I think it was all too much for grandma, so she and Shane took off for a more relaxed evening. Ash stopped in. Becka and Jake came with the little ones and dad poked his head in when he could. He had to work. Megan was excited to get a birthday note from grandpa in Kuwait, and a sweet phone call from Grandma in Vegas. We love our 13 year old! I hope you find your brains soon.

This is a new favorite!!!

2008-01-13T23:09:00.001-06:00

A good friend of mine gave us a set of these DVD's as a gift. They are called Liken the Scriptures. Shane and Heather's favorite is David and Goliath. They watch it over and over. The music is fun and very catchy. There is 8 in the set from the Bible to the Book of Mormon.

What difference one week makes!

2008-01-13T22:14:00.000-06:00

Wow! Just when we thought we were all getting back to normal with all the hoidays past, we get hit with illness and turmoil. Jim had been complaining about a tooth that was giving him problems. Within one week he experienced the most excruciating pain her ever felt which turned into illness and nausea. Friday the endodontist gave him a root canal, which miraculoulsy cured his aching tooth. In the meantime, the city water became contaminated and I think some of us got sick from it. We are better now!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2008-01-07T12:24:00.000-06:00

Grandpa leaving for Kuwait. We will miss you!!

A new member of the family, Belle.

Wii love to play!

We celebrated Kelly and Becka's Birthdays.

The day oafter Christmas Camille Megan and Grandma went shopping. Grandma scored a Wii.

Mike and Jim playing ping pong.

We played some serious Battleship.

We visited with Mike, Jenn and family on Christmas day. It was so warm out that the kids played without shoes.

Another year has come and gone and we want to wish you a Happy New Year. Our Christmas and New Years was wonderful. We were able to spend it with much of our family and missed the ones who lived far away. Jim is behind the camera... our NEW camera! I hope to continue to send many photos of our growing family. Here are a few photos from our holiday. Love you all!

Memorial For Cezar the Police Dog

2007-09-19T17:35:00.001-05:00

Gabe and Cezar's team. Jimmy is head of this patrol group. The memorial was beautiful.

This was Cezar's handler, Gabe Allen. He unselfishly stayed by the side of Cezar, exposed to the 2 bullets that were being shot.

This was the car that Cezar road in.

Cezar was shot and killed on September 11th by a selfish criminal.

2007-09-16T18:23:00.000-05:00

Camille, Tayson, and mom being silly.

Cheesemeister!

Heather and her friend Erin. Two peas in a pod.

Shane eating a smore.

A break after working on Bear acheivments.....

Shane and his friend Chase check out a bulldozier.

No.. we haven't dropped off the face of the earth!

2007-09-08T08:06:00.000-05:00

We just do not have a camera to publish any photos anymore. Hopefully for Christmas. We have been checking everyone else out on their blogs and we love it! Don't fret, I will post updates on our lives soon! Love you all....
Jim, Tara, Camille, Megan, Shane, and Heather

Ashley Goes To Prom!

2007-04-14T22:27:00.000-05:00

I couldn't help but get in on the fun.

This is only a couple of her friends she went with.... there were exactly 22 couples onthe Party Bus!

Here she is .... Miss Beautiful and her date Kevin.

Happy Birthday Heather!

2007-04-13T22:55:00.000-05:00

Heather turned 7 today, this being Friday the 13th. The weather was yuk... stormy, heavy rain, heavy hail, freezing temps... everyone has colds. Even after all of that Heather's party was lot's of fun. All of Heather's friends came over to celebrate. They played a couple of games, made mini pizzas, and had cup cakes with sparkler candles. And check out my cupcakes....yes I made them all by myself. Hahaha... We love you Heather!

Happy Easter...Look what's new in our family!

2007-04-07T16:45:00.000-05:00

On Monday of this past week Megan and Heather inheireted two baby bunnies from Jim's brother, Mike. The bunnies have been quite interesting. All they do is eat and poop. The black ones name is Fudgy and the brown ones name is Angel. And they both are angels. We have been told that we can box train them. I've been trying to find out how to manage that one.... time will tell. Anyway, welcome to the newest members of our family. YIPEE!

What Have I Gotten Myself Into!

2007-03-29T21:18:00.000-05:00

Okay so I got a new calling last Sunday. No more Young Womens. I think that the title is Cub Scout Leader!!!??? I was given all the details this morning and it took almost 2 hours to get through. This is definatly not like Personal Progress. Holy cow my head has been spinning. I did go to the Scout store and did a little shopping. So that made me feel better. Ha! Shane is happy that I will be his leader. Last night we had the Blue and Gold Banquet and I was watching all the 8 and 9 year boys that I will be working with..... well let just say I will need a super size soda on hand. All joking aside I am very excited to be apart of Shane's program and I look forward to learning all I can about scouting. So say a prayer for me and the program!

Pepper Is Home!

2007-03-24T02:13:00.000-05:00

Our prayers have been answered. Pepper was found by a lovley family 3 streets over and they were kind enough to bring her back this afternoon. We missed her soooo much. We are gald that she back with us. Now I feel like our family is whole again. I know I'm a dork.

Now on to a sad note......

2007-03-21T23:00:00.000-05:00

Pepper is missing. We spent all evening looking for her. I'm afraid she is long gone. Pray for her that she might return to us. We love her so much. She is apart of our family. We miss her.

What Fun We Had!

2007-03-21T22:48:00.000-05:00

Last Fall my friend, Cynthia, and I attended a 12 week Citizens Police Academy from Missouri Southern State University. The class taught by Jimmy and various other police officers. Here we are graduating. We had so much fun going through all the training and learning about what police and law enforcement do, go through and endure. We got to shoot full automatic rifles, solve murders, fake ones of course, search an abandoned house, I got to drive a police car and play with the lights a sirens, some were allowed to get drunk and be tested on the breathalyzer... what a crack up, and surprisingly quite a few volunteered to be tazed. NUTS!!! We had soooo much fun and Jimmy and his friends did such a great job and of informing us about what they do!

Happy 9th Birthday Shane!

2007-03-05T21:03:00.000-06:00

We celebrated Shane's 9th birthday today. It wasn't as exciting as we had hoped. Shane has been very sick with the flu. He has had fevers and has been sleeping most of the time. He has missed a couple days of school.... but neverless his sisters showered him with gifts and tried to make him feel better. Early this morning he crawled in my bed and asked me if I was proud of him because he turned 9 years old today. Happy Birthday Shane!

Tara

Happy Valentine's Day ... a little late

2007-02-15T11:46:00.000-06:00

Still no computer. Just waiting and trying to be patient. I hope everyone had a good Valentine's Day. The kids enjoyed all of their sweets and goodies from both Grandparents. By the time they come home from school on a party day they had so much junk...it was like Halloween all over again. We have been enjoying such beautiful weather. Very cold but beautiful no doubt. Every morning we wake up to falling snow. It's so much fun. We are veady for spring weather. Everyone we know has been very sick. Well hopefully the next time I write I will be able to put a picture on. Love you all, Tara

2007-02-09T08:17:00.000-06:00

Unfortunatly our computer has finally died. So we are in limbo waiting for our tax return so we can buy a new one. So many things have been happening. I will post them as soon as I can. HAppy B-day Kelly. We love you and miss you!

Cel-A-Bration- Time Come on!

2007-01-28T18:02:00.000-06:00

Megan had lots of help celebrating her 12th Birthday. She had 15 of her friends over and lot's of family close by. They played Sing Star almost the whole evening. We wish all of you could be here with us.

Megan is Finally 12!!!

2007-01-26T16:11:00.000-06:00

Megan has been counting the days until she can finally join the ranks of Young Women and "get out" of Primary. Today is that glorious day! She is so excited.... although you would never know it in this photo. Congradulations Geegan! We love you!

Ah Yes the Blessed Fish

2007-01-26T00:05:00.000-06:00

This is the fish that Jimmy is so very proud of. He caught it when he went fishing last May / June 2006 in Canada. He would die if he knew that I couldn't remember what kind of fish it is. All I know is that it took almost 6 months to get mounted and over $200 to have it done. But after all is said and done it turned out quite nice. We are proud......some more than other's.

Shane Is Now A Wolf!

2007-01-25T21:06:00.000-06:00

With all of his hard work he finally earned his Wolf patch. We are so proud of him. Also Shane participated in his first Pinewood Derby. He and his dad had a good time making his car....appropriatly themed fromt he cars movie. He came in 3rd place! Dad was especially proud. Keep up the good work Shane!