The Clark Family!

Cruising the Mountain!

2011-09-10T23:15:00.003-06:00

Today we went to Park City to enjoy the Alpine Coaster. The kids had a blast! It was getting a little chilly though so the kids got to try out their jackets for the first time this fall.

They sure love their Mommy!

We also brought Cammie, my sister, and Natalie, my cousin. Though they were a bit cold, they had a great time!

I wasn't supposed to "strictly speaking" have my camera out. Don't tell anyone.

Lauren was very excited.

I love Braden's face here.

Braden's New Glasses!

2011-09-10T23:13:00.001-06:00

Braden just got a couple of new pairs of glasses and he looks very handsome!!!

Heber Valley Fly-In

2011-09-03T15:52:00.004-06:00

The kids and I went to the airfield today to see all the planes. We had a great time!

Braden's First Trout!

2011-08-27T23:26:00.003-06:00

Today Braden reeled in his very first rainbow trout! He was so excited and can't wait to eat it. We'll make a fisherman of him yet!

Braden with his Great-Grandpa Chandler. I'm glad they had this chance to spend time together.

Lauren's 4th Birthday!

2011-08-27T22:24:00.005-06:00

Today was Lauren's 4th birthday and we had an amazing time! Lauren had lots of friends over and Stacy planned a very special party for her. She worked really hard and it paid off for Lauren; she was thrilled and had a great day!

What Braden does when he's at a girls' birthday party. Nice.

It was a great day and we are so thankful for our beautiful Lauren. Happy Birthday Princess!

The kids

2011-03-05T22:09:00.001-07:00

We painted and redecorated the walls of Aunt Janet's living room and the kids wanted to pose it.

First real Christmas tree

2010-11-29T09:02:00.004-07:00

So we gave away our Christmas tree that Stacy was so in love with last year and decided this year that we would try, for the first time in my life, a real Christmas tree. Stacy decorated it and it looks amazing! We're excited. Merry Christmas!

My Girls

2010-05-25T22:39:00.001-06:00

I love this picture of Lauren and Stacy, So I had to put it up here:

What we’re up to

2010-04-23T00:22:00.003-06:00

Stacy is doing really well in Nursing school. I couldn't be prouder! She is also working occasional graveyard shifts as a CNA at an orthopedic recovery hospital. She really enjoys her work there. She also recently started her nursing clinical just two weeks ago. She says that's just a lot of paperwork so far, but also that that's the life of a nurse; a lot of paperwork! I'm starting piloting school in May; I really look forward to that. Making a living out of an office in the sky sounds great to me! Braden is learning a ton right now. He is in the "why" stage. He asks why about everything, even if there's no logic to it. You can almost see him growing! Lauren is a very independent girl. She calls Braden "My Braden" whenever she refers to him. It's really neat to see how much they love each other.

It looks like we'll be moving again, this time not by choice. Not that we mind. This place has been great financially, but it's too crammed. So we're in the lookout for a new place. I'm sure we'll find a great one. We've been very nomadic in our journeys thus far. We really don't like moving all that much, we just do it a lot. Hopefully this next move will be something a lot more permanent. We hope you all are doing well, we are interested in your lives, too so keep us posted!

-The Clarks

Some new photos!

2010-02-22T19:33:00.003-07:00

Here are some new photos from today of the kids.
-Gary

If you've never seen our daughter when you try to tell her what to do well...here is what you get.

Handsome boy!

Bath Time!

It's been a long time!

2010-02-20T17:22:00.002-07:00

A lot has happened since our last post so I made a video of the last few months. Enjoy!

-Gary

Soccer Pictures!

2009-11-14T23:38:00.001-07:00

Braden has really been enjoying his soccer games. That is to say, if enjoying means lying down in the middle of a game and forgetting that there's a ball involved and not just a net! He's been having a lot of fun. The four year-olds are all the same in the games, just running around like crazy. It's kind of funny to watch. We're really proud of him and can't wait to get his sister in on it too.

Braden's first Soccer Game!

2009-10-30T08:37:00.002-06:00

Last night was Braden's very first ever soccer game. It was really fun, he absolutely loved it! He was practicing at the beginning of the game and kept running up to me saying "Daddy, I love coming to soccer!" I kept having to tell him to go get back into line to practice. A few times the ball would go one way while he went the other. It was really funny to watch. Here are a couple of videos of the whole thing. You'll hear Lauren cheering him on in one of them.

Braden's 1st field trip w/ preschool

2009-10-14T14:36:00.002-06:00

Last week Braden had his first field trip for preschool and we all went. We went to Wheeler Farm in Salt Lake. We went on a hay ride, the kids fed the geese, and we had a picnic lunch. It was a fun outing.

Braden and Lauren Feeding the geese!

Boating again!

2009-09-24T08:01:00.004-06:00

There's nothing like the wind-blown look!
Left to right - Ben(my cousin), Natalie(my cousin), Braden, Aunt Janet, and Lauren.

This is where we belong.

Poor Uncle Phil shows us the proper way to wakeboard but nearly freezes in the process!

This is my cousin Caylen, his dada did just about all he could to beat him up on this run. I won't lie, Uncle Phil did a great job in doing so!

So we went boating again on Labor day with Aunt Janet and Uncle Phil. We're sure going to miss this season! The kids played all day on the beach and I actually managed to stand up on the wakeboard(though stand up vs. stay up are two very different things). We had a ton of fun!

-Gary

Zoo!

2009-09-10T18:13:00.008-06:00

This past weekend we went to the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake. The kids had a great time, especially since this was their first time ever at a zoo. They got to see monkeys and tigers and all kinds of fun things! In the third picture you will see that they really are monkeys. I've been saying it for years and here's the proof!

This video was funny. Lauren would not go stand by the fake elephant, and when Braden did it sneezed and scared him!

Sacrafice to the toaster Gods!

2009-09-02T13:32:00.002-06:00

The other day I went to make a piece of toast and the toaster was not working. I tried and tried to force it down and could not figure out why it was not working. I looked in and this is what I saw. One of the kids (my guess Lauren because I saw her with this earlier that day) dropped it in there. You had to laugh, it was just funny!

Lauren's 2nd B-day

2009-09-02T13:05:00.004-06:00

For Lauren's 2nd birthday we made it an all day event with just our little family. We woke up and she had her play Diner in the living room. Lauren and Braden were both playing with it- they love it!!! Then we had ice cream on waffles for breakfast, opened presents around lunch, had cupcakes which she thought when we lite the candles they were going to blow up so she covered her ears and was afraid, then she realized it was ok and she blew them out. I had to go to school, but when I got home that evening I found that Gary had set up the tent in the living room and they were eating popcorn (which they had dumped the salt all over the house) and finishing a movie. It is hard to believe it has been 2 years! She defiantly adds a lot of personality to our family!!! We love you Lauren! A special thanks to all the grandparents and great-grandparents- she loved everything!

Camping and Boating and Loads of Fun!

2009-08-11T12:27:00.008-06:00

This weekend we went with our Aunt Janet, Uncle Phil, and our Cousin Natalie to go boating camping. It was so much fun getting to go out together. It was our 1st time as a family all four of us have gone camping. We all slept in a tiny little tent, but the kids loved it. When we went boating it was the first time I had ever wakeboarded. We had a blast, and were excited to get to go. Thanks Craven family!!!!

Uncle Phil Makes it look Easy

All I can say is at least I got up! Now I just have to learn to stay up!

Swim Goggles

2009-07-31T12:13:00.001-06:00

The kids love to swim, but they only like to use their goggles when they are not in the water.

Braden and his boots!

2009-07-31T12:10:00.002-06:00

Braden loves to wear his cowboy boats with anything! He picked his own outfit.

It's Official

2009-07-20T08:50:00.003-06:00

I start nursing school this week and it is official that life will be crazy over the next few years! I am not sure how I am going to balance everything, but I will just somehow do it. I am excited, something new for me to direct my thoughts and energy toward.

To Clear Things Up

2009-07-18T19:29:00.005-06:00

My Brother Jason

Many people who know my family have read this article- (Please read my comments after)

Standoff suspect surrenders

By KatharhynnHeidelberg

Daily Press Senior Writer

Published/Last Modified onSaturday, July 11, 2009 7:39 PM MDT

MONTROSE — A tense few hours early Saturday morning ended with police talking a Montrose man out of his residence. Police say Jason Henshaw, age not given, barricaded himself in his home on Oxford Street at around 5:30 a.m. Saturday after shooting himself in the arm with a small-caliber rifle. Montrose Police Chief Tom Chinn said Henshaw was arguing with a woman outside of the Oxford Street home. His reports indicated the two had just gotten out of a truck in front of the residence and that Henshaw punched out one of its windows before shooting himself in the bicep area.

Police were summoned to the area a short time later, and had to block off the street. They also called in the SWAT team, but the incident wound down before the unit was mobilized. Officers determined Henshaw had pushed a couch or other items in front of the inside door to keep them at bay, and Chinn said he made threatening statements indicating he might harm himself. Montrose Police Cmdr. Gene Lillardand Sgt. JakeSuppes knewHenshaw and were able to establish a rapport with him,Chinn said. The officers talkedHenshaw out of the residence, which he exited shortly after 7 a.m., asking if he could take a bag of chips and bottle of water with him. "Time is usually on the side of the negotiator, especially when you don't have hostages or anything else barricaded with the subject," Chinnsaid. "Time was on our side. After an hour and a half, and the fact that he was bleeding and needed medical attention — and I think he knew that as well — he gave himself up."Henshaw's condition was not known Saturday afternoon. Hospital contacts could not be reached for an update. Chinn saidHenshaw was being investigated for possible charges related to prohibited use of a weapon. Daily Press photographer William Woody contributed to this report.

What many of you do not know is that Jason suffers from severe OCD (to read more about OCD http://www.ocfoundation.org/). He has cried out for help for many years and we have all suffered with him, but nothing like he has. Since he does not have insurance we can not get him into a treatment facility because they are anywhere from $30,000 +. What I want everyone to know is that is not who Jason is. Yes he has an illness that controls his life in ways most will never understand, it is not who he is. Who he is is one of the most caring, giving, and funny people I know. Through this and years of helping him deal with this we have drawn together as a family and are all trying our best to do our part. Mental illness is a physical illness of the mind just as cancer or other illnesses are more visual. To correct the story, the reason he did not come out and there was a standoff had to do with his OCD and numbers. Because of the time it was. The numbers involved he had to wait until a specific time, and he did not have to have a bag of chips mentioned was actually wipes because that has good numbers on it. If anyone has questions please feel free to contact me.

Hurry- Join The Favorite Things Swap!!!!!!!

2009-07-01T10:46:00.002-06:00

You have to join the Favorite Things Swap!!!!! It is like pen pals for grown-ups. What you do is get a swap partner and you send them a package of at least three of your favorite things (Ex-your favorite book, apron, things you have made, lip gloss, etc. and they do the same! Check it out here http://www.according-to-kelly.com/2009/06/drumroll-please.html it will give you all the details to join. You have until Friday July 3rd, so hurry!

A day at the lake

2009-06-26T16:10:00.003-06:00

A big THANKS to Aunt Janet and Uncle Phil for taking us boating! We had such a blast. I think I was a fish in another life I love to play in the water! The kids had so much fun, Braden keeps telling me he is going boating tomorrow. It was so nice to get to play as a family, we have not done much of that this year. Next time I will make an effort to remember to take more pictures.

To: Mom, Love: Stacy

2009-06-04T22:21:00.006-06:00

I made this for you today, but since your in Montrose I dedicate this post to you. I hope you recover quickly, and can't wait to have you come visit with your new knee. We love you!

My Little Buddy

2009-05-24T20:44:00.004-06:00

I sure love my little pal! He loves to make faces at the camera.

Fisher Man!

2009-05-24T20:30:00.004-06:00

Braden went on his first fishing trip. It was just Braden and his Papa, they left at 6am. Braden was so excited! Then they got out there and then he said he wanted to go home, but he caught his first fish and had a great time. We are so proud of our little fisherman!

Beautiful Girl

2009-05-23T20:10:00.006-06:00

Lauren went to get her hair trimmed today and it looks so cute! She had it styled as well of course!

And she knows just how cute she is!

My 1st boutonnieres

2009-05-19T15:35:00.007-06:00

Here are a few of my first boutonnieres I made in class today. Forgive the pictures, photography is on my list to take!

This is a wild flower one-

A single Cala Lily with fun wire-

A traditional single rose-

Single Carnation-

Playing in a diaper box...

2009-05-16T18:27:00.003-06:00

Our children tend to resort to more primitive forms of playtime.

Flowers

2009-05-12T23:38:00.005-06:00

I am taking a floral design class at BYU for my art credit, and this is what I made in class today.

Apron and gloves for Megan

2009-04-25T16:32:00.007-06:00

I made this apron and dish gloves for my sister Megan for part of her bridal shower gift. You can find the tutorial for the gloves at http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2008/11/not-your-mamas-rubber-gloves.html. I had a great time making this apron it made me run out and buy more fabric to make Lauren a dress and a scrap caddy for sewing. More pictures to come.

Easter Sunday!

2009-04-12T18:15:00.003-06:00

Handsome little man.
Our little princess!
The kids both got new church outfits for Easter and they looked so nice! They were both very excited this morning to see that the Easter Bunny had come.

Videos of Braden and Daddy on the scooter

2009-03-27T21:05:00.005-06:00

Here are a couple of videos with Braden's ride tonight. He loves being with his Daddy!

2009-03-27T20:59:00.004-06:00

So I got a brand new scooter to get to and from work and the kids are thrilled! Stacy tried it out and she loves it not so much. It was kind of funny to watch her ride it last night. I took the kids out in the parking lot and both of them had a great time riding with Daddy. Braden loves everything his daddy does so he of course is very excited about all of it. Here are a couple of videos and pictures.

Moving to Provo!

2009-02-28T20:19:00.002-07:00

Life has happened to us again at the Clark household. We are now relocating to the Provo area where I will be attending BYU and working on a nursing degree, and Gary will be working and doing some night classes for the time being. As many of you know we must like to move or something because here we go again for the 7Th time in the last 5 years!

Lauren is 17 months tomorrow

2009-01-26T11:23:00.001-07:00

Lauren is getting so big!

Taking Pictures!

2009-01-26T11:15:00.004-07:00

Braden's new thing is getting the camera when we are not looking and taking pictures. Here are a few of his photos!

Lauren's first time in snow

2009-01-01T14:03:00.003-07:00

We decided to stick Lauren out in the snow for the first time because like her brother, she wants to be outside. She had fun, even though she mostly just sat there. She did help Daddy make a snowman though!

Stacy's Talent

2009-01-01T13:58:00.002-07:00

So Stacy decided to take a whack at following a sewing pattern this weekend and came out with this awesome apron! I was so impressed when I saw it finished. She really has a talent for this sort of thing!

Christmas!

2009-01-01T13:20:00.003-07:00

For Christmas this year Stacy, the kids, and I went to Stacy's Parents' house. We had a really fun time and the kids made out great with stuff from Santa. Stacy made Lauren the blanket that is pictured here and Braden loves to cook so we thought it would only be appropriate to get him a chef's hat! Unfortunatley you won't find any pictures of Stacy here; she just had surgery on her ear and the doctors put on a headband that she didn't want too many pictures of and she would kill me if I put one on here! We hope that everyone who reads this had a great Christmas and have a happy new year!

Lauren's Personality

2008-12-10T20:20:00.002-07:00

So we were at Braden's performance for his preschool tonight and we were waiting for them to come out so I took this video. She's got some personality!

Cousins

2008-12-01T16:08:00.003-07:00

Here are the three cousins from my side of the family. Braden, Lauren, and Kaylee with Papa.

Family Time

2008-12-01T15:59:00.003-07:00

At the begining of the month we went to Montrose, CO to visit the family and do family pictures. The weekend went so fast, but here is a little of what we did-

Pumpkin Carving!!!

2008-10-25T19:44:00.003-06:00

Tonight Braden, Papa, and Daddy all carved pumpkins! We had a really fun time doing it. Braden wouldn't touch the guts though, no matter how tough we said it makes you. He said, "It's too yucky!" This was our first time doing this in our family. Braden made the smiley face and Daddy made the skull.

Braden's Surgery

2008-10-24T15:55:00.005-06:00

Braden had surgery on his right eye this morning to make it go to a normal position from its somewhat crossed position. He was such a trooper. Though you could see that he was nervous, when we got there he sat and waited while the doctors checked his blood pressure and temperature. He did everything they needed and was so good for them. He was so excited. When it came time to say goodbye to the operating room, he went without a fuss and they gave him the anesthesia with no problems. On our way to the hospital he said, "I'm a tough man!" After the surgery he was very uncomfortable and didn't want anyone but his Papa (pictured). He then slept for about and hour and a half on his Papa's lap before we took him home. The video is of him first eating after everything. He wanted the IV out of his foot so we said they would take it out once he drank and ate some of his jello. We are so proud of our little man for being so good and so brave in all of this.

My Review of Castle Bouncer with Slide

2008-10-15T09:33:00.002-06:00

Braden and Lauren received this for their birthdays, it is so much fun!!!!

Originally submitted at One Step Ahead

What a "royally" exciting way to have fun, while releasing pent-up energy! Our inflatable bouncer has a thick, air-cushioned jumping surface, gently thrilling slide, and soft-yet-strong mesh safety enclosure. Secured back panels open when needed for easy in and out. And WOW — it inf...

Best Gift Ever!!!

By Crazy mom of 2 little ones from Evanston, WY on 10/15/2008

Gift: Yes

Pros: Attractive Design, Sturdy, Easy Assembly, Weather Resistant, Durable, Hours of Fun

Best Uses: Physical Activity, Group Play, Individual Play, Small Children

Describe Yourself: Parent Of Two Or More Children, Working Parent

This was the best gift ever given to us for our two kids (3&1) they both love it. The younger kids play so well on it. The older kids were a lot more rough, but it is not a problem for the bouncer as it is the little kids. It is so easy to set up and take down. Since it has been cold here we just set it up in our basement. We love this and recommend it to all!

(legalese)

Trip to Bear Lake

2008-09-20T16:58:00.003-06:00

So Grandpa White and I took the kids to Bear Lake this morning while Stacy worked. We had a great time. They call this the "Carribean of the Rockies." I've never seen water so blue and clear. The kids and I went wading and they loved Grandpa's company.

Braden is having surgery

2008-09-09T09:47:00.003-06:00

Braden is having surgery to correct his lazy eye at the end of Oct. We have been patching his good eye to see if that would help, it helped his eyes to both see equally. It just did not straighten it out enough. He is being such a big boy about all of this.

Gary has moved to Wy!!!!!

2008-09-03T13:56:00.002-06:00

For those of you that may not know Gary finally has moved home with us. I had been here in WY since May, and we went Fri. to get Gary to bring him back for good! It is soooooo nice having him home!

Braden's 1st Day of Pre-school

2008-09-03T13:46:00.003-06:00

Braden had his 1st day of pre-school today he goes Mon. and Wed. from 9:30-11. He had a great time today, he was so excited about going that last night he was telling people at Walmart that he was going to pre-school. Also he has one more week with the eye patch (we call it a special sticker)! He has done a great job of keeping on for the most part.

Lauren Turned 1!!!!!

2008-09-03T13:18:00.003-06:00

Lauren turned 1 on Aug. 27th since Gary was not here we did not celebrate until Sat. (she didn't know). We had a little "princess" party since her daddy always calls her that. Grandma (McCasland) she loves the ride on zebra, she can even get on and off by herself!

One Busy Day!

2008-08-02T14:21:00.006-06:00

Yesterday was a very busy day for Braden and Lauren (mostly Braden). It all started by going to the end of summer reading program at the library where Braden went fishing, got a tattoo, an orange balloon sword, a new book, and a snow cone! Than we headed over to the fair where it was kids day.

Braden doing hula hoop! (he just held it and wiggled it- it was funny)

Than he and Lauren went to our friend Suzie's house and they played with her and Julie's kids while I went and got my hair done. We stayed and had dinner with Suzie than we went back to the fair, so Braden could ride some rides and see the animals. Lauren was not feeling well so she just slept in the stroller.

By the time we got back home both kids slept really well.

Chandler Reunion

2008-07-31T16:22:00.007-06:00

We went this past Sun. to Pleasant Grove, Ut to have a mini reunion with the Chandler side of the family (which is Gary's mom's side) I finally got to meet the rest of his family. It was so great they are all wonderful people. Gary was so excited as well because he had not see that side of the family for about 12 years. It is great a lot of them are in Ut and we are not to far away.

Everyone

Cousins

Aunt Shirley and Stephanie

Braden's New Glasses!

2008-07-20T20:34:00.003-06:00

Well, Braden finally has his new glasses! It's hard to tell how much better it makes his vision but with how strong the prescription is, there is no doubt that he is now seeing things he's never seen. We're are so proud of him, for a two-year old he even keeps them on pretty well! I hate to leave Stacy this week with the extra chore of keeping them on him, but over all he does pretty well!

New Pictures!!

2008-07-16T21:20:00.007-06:00

We just received Lauren's 9 month pictures so here they are- Chad Mahlum at http://www.thelifestylephotographystudio.com/

This is my favorite one with her on the bridge!

Crafts!!!

2008-07-15T12:58:00.010-06:00

This last week I was in a craft mode so I finally finished the quilt I made for Braden. And I made a couple of tutus for Lauren the 1st one was pink and black and it did not fit, so I gave it to our friends daughter, than I made the green one.

This is my very 1st quilt. I used all Michael Miller Fabric primarily Dick and Jane fabric.

My 1st tutu.

I had Lauren try it on to see if it fit this time, and it did!

Than I also made the distressed USA (with the help of a few friends)!

My next project- A superhero cape for Braden!

Blog Slacking!!!

2008-07-15T12:41:00.006-06:00

It has been a little while since we have blogged the 4th of July was amazing here in Evanston, WY I have never in my life seen so many fireworks. We live on a hill so we could see everything the whole town was a gig fireworks display it was great! Earlier in the day we went to the town festivities, and Braden rode a barrel train and we watched Eric Dodge preform. Also my parents were here along with my sister, it was so great having them here. Braden loves when Grandma and Papa come- he told me he was going to go live with them!

SLC Trip

2008-06-28T11:04:00.006-06:00

Stacy had a music workshop in Salt Lake on Friday so I took the day off and brought the kids to temple square. They really had a great time. Braden was behind the rope at the Christus statue as you may notice, I didn't notice until after the picture was taken. We were in the conference center looking at a picture of Alma baptizing people and I asked Braden who it was. He replied, "That's Jennifer." Who Jennifer is we are still not sure. Then I said, "No, it's Alma." he replied, "Oh, Elmo." Close enough I suppose. Both kids were really terrific and we had a great time.

Montrose

2008-06-23T21:32:00.004-06:00

We came to see my parents in Montrose (a little break for me). We got here Thurs. night and we will head back this Wed. It is so nice to get to spend time with family. Braden loves to see his papa and grandma!! Lauren is still a Mommy's girl!

Beautiful aunt Megan with the kids-

Cousin Kailee and Lauren- we tried to get a picture of them together in their matching outfits, but that did not work out so well. Either Lauren tried to grab Kailee, Lauren would try to get down, or Kailee would cry. SO this is the best it got!

Naughty Chair!

2008-06-14T22:24:00.004-06:00

Here is a picture of Braden's naughty chair/time out chair. He has been spending a little time in this lately- we are going through a hitting stage. As a whole he is a really good boy!

Mowing The Lawn

2008-06-14T22:12:00.004-06:00

Braden heard his daddy mowing the lawn and he wanted to help, so I told him to get dressed and he came out and he had his pj pants inside out and his frog rain boots. He did what I asked so I let him out. He took his mower and helped!

Playgroup

2008-06-13T13:57:00.006-06:00

Look at me Papa and Grandma!!!!

We have playgroup on Tues. and Fri. every week and we do it at a different park each time. The kids love it, as well as the moms. It is nice to get out and let the kids play and socialize with someone over the age of 3!

Braden has a little helper Sydney is 7 and she takes great care of Braden!

Here are all the wonderful women/mothers!

And of Course little Lauren gets to go!!! She wants to get down to play with all the kids- it won't be long.

Crazy Day in WY!

2008-06-11T17:47:00.000-06:00

It was a crazy day here in WY today- it snowed and was 36 degrees this morning. We went to storytime at the library and it was Clifford day, so Braden got his picture taken with Clifford. Than this afternoon I happened to look over as Braden came rolling down the stairs that are all hardwood! I thought for sure he was going to be hurt, but he only bit his lip a little. We were blessed that there was nothing more.

Care Package From Grandma (Great-Grandma)!

2008-06-11T17:21:00.007-06:00

Braden and Lauren recieved a care package today from their Great-Grandma. Braden was so excited to open it! He wouldn't let Lauren help so I let her open her own (she didn't know any different!)

Braden recieved his 1st backpack- he was so excited he took the books he got and put them inside.

THANK YOU GRANDMA/GREAT-GRANDMA!!!!!! They loved all the fun stuff we love and miss you! Hopefully we will come down in the next few weeks!

Braden holding Lauren!

2008-06-09T12:18:00.001-06:00

Lauren wants to walk and do everything Braden does so I hold her hands and she was "chasing" Braden than Braden sat on his seat and held out his arms and let her walk to him than he held her!

Gary was home this weekend!!!!!!!!!

2008-06-09T10:37:00.003-06:00

So Gary came home on Fri. He told me he would be here around 9 pm, but the doorbell rang at 6pm and guess who it was? He surprised us- I opened the door and Braden was there and he looked scared Gary kept calling for him, but he would not go. Than I said "Braden that is Daddy" and he said "oh" and finally went to him. It was sad it had only been 2 weeks but for some reason Braden did not recognize him. We had a great weekend- we painted Lauren's room, hung out, and put some vinyl up in our living room.

Here we are in WY!

2008-06-01T22:54:00.002-06:00

So I am horrible at keeping this current- The kids and I have been here in Wy by ourselves now for a week. I am trying not to go crazy, but it is hard with all there is to do I have been painting a wall a night (I finally finished the upstairs living room and 1 wall in the kitchen) and trying to get a little unpacked everyday, as well as come up with activities to keep the kids (well at least Braden) entertained. We have been going to play group 2 times a week and story time at the library. The rest of the time Braden likes to help me.

Gary is not sure when he will get to come out here it could be a few more months, but we will see it will not be any shorter than another month. It is beginning to get to me and the kids- Braden let me know today that "I don't like you momma, I want my daddy" not sure where he got that but good thing I know he doesn't know what that means.

I am really starting to like it here our ward is great the bishop is our neighbor, and we are only 1 hr from SLC, which is perfect. Oh yeah there is no state income tax- and you can buy fireworks year round. I am going to do better about updating this especially now, so that everyone can see what is going on.

Braden at the Father-Son Outing

2008-05-18T19:15:00.002-06:00

I gave Braden a huge plate of pancakes to eat for Breakfast at the Father-Son outing on Saturday morning. I think he had about two bites. He and I have gone camping every weekend this month and he has loved every second of it!

Lauren eating Big Girl Food!

2008-05-17T09:46:00.002-06:00

So Lauren has been really big on eating whatever we're eating. She doesn't have any teeth yet but we do our best to accomodate her. She really got a kick out of eating this rice.

Braden's Tumble

2008-05-17T09:37:00.001-06:00

Well I don't know what I was asking him to do, but it turned out pretty funny anyway.

We are moving to WY!!!!!

2008-04-16T09:53:00.002-06:00

Ok for those of you that try to keep tabs on use we are now moving to Evanston, WY! Crazy- Gary just received a promotion and the position is in Evanston, WY. I have mixed feelings about moving again, but we know this is what we should do and it really is a step ahead for our family. I will keep you all posted about all the details!!! For those of you in Ut, we will be 1 1/2 hrs from SLC.

Braden Vacuuming!

2008-04-09T21:10:00.002-06:00

Braden wanted to help me vacuum, so I let him and he is a natural!!!!

Our future model!

2008-03-22T22:10:00.007-06:00

We just had these portraits proffessionally done by Chad Mahlum. He did Braden's pictures and he just does an awesome job! His website, for those of you in the western Colorado region is http://www.thelifestylephotographystudio.com/. These are her six-month portraits.

Now this is just a cute picture

2008-03-22T14:14:00.002-06:00

Ok, so show me the camera and I'll give you the smile!

Yes, our kids are in a suitcase.

2008-03-22T14:08:00.003-06:00

Well, we thought we might as well

consolidate space... After all, we did have a lot of stuff to bring!

What a good brother!

2008-03-22T14:05:00.001-06:00

So we left the table alone for just a second. We looked over and Braden had climbed up and started doing his brotherly duty! We're not going to say she didn't gag but it was cute nonetheless.

Sleeping on the back of a four-wheeler?!

2008-03-22T13:57:00.002-06:00

Ok, so if there's anything that Braden inherited from his mother, this is it. The ability to sleep anywhere, anytime. Even on the back of a four-wheeler spotting deer!

Little miss photogenic!

2008-03-19T12:00:00.002-06:00

Ask our little princess to smile and she will be more than happy to oblige your request. She is such a little ball of joy. She doesn't care who you are, she likes you anyway, so long as you are willing to pick her up! She is getting so big (yet remains so small at the same time). She now rolls all over the house to get around and just enjoys life!

Just like a pro!

2008-03-19T11:51:00.002-06:00

Braden has been super good with potty training! Ultimately it only took about a week and a half to have him having no more accidents. He even stays dry in his sleep! We are so proud of our little man, he has been very easy to deal with on this.

Good big brother.

2007-12-29T14:47:00.000-07:00

It is really neat to see the way these two interact. Lauren really loves her big brother. She is now four months old and has just begun to giggle for us. Braden is the only one who can consistently make her laugh. It's really fun to see the way that she reacts to him, you can tell that she loves him. They get along really well and Braden is getting more and more caring for her.

Cowboy!

2007-12-29T14:34:00.000-07:00

Braden absolutely loves horses. This is one that his Grandpa refurbished for him, he can't get enough of it! Of course, he's talking on the cellphone while driving. Way to me a multi-tasker son!

Merry Christmas 2007

2007-11-28T21:34:00.000-07:00

Merry Christmas!!

2007 has been another event filled year for the Clark Family.

~Braden turned two this year! Where did all the time go? He loves to sing his ABC's along with many others. He can't stop running and playing; he talks up a storm. His newest comment is "I am busy". He is about as loving as they come. He has brought such joy to our lives and to our family. No one can help but fall in love with this little boy.

~Lauren is the newest addition to our family this year. She was born 8-27-07 6lbs 8ozs and is our little miracle baby. She is very happy, and her smile will melt your heart. We love her very much.

~We were blessed with a great miracle this year. As some of you may know when Stacy was pregnant with Lauren at about 22wks we discovered she had lost almost all of the amniotic fluid. Generally this mean that the pregnancy will result in a miscarriage. She was put on bed rest until she delievered a healthy little Lauren. We were so grateful for all the love, support, and prayers at that time. Happy and healthy she loves staying home and enjoying the kids. She has also developed a few hobbies such as sewing and coming up with new decorations in our house.

~This year we have moved to Rangely Colorado it is an extremely small town, but we have never met a nicer bunch of people. Gary started working up here in March driving a water truck for the oilfield. Then the rest of us moved up here after Lauren was born. In October Gary switched positions and is now treating oil wells for Baker Petrolite, the hours were much better for our family. He has done so much to support our family!

We have been so blessed this year. Our love for the Savior has grown as we have seen his hand in our lives. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and hope you too have recognized the Saviors hand in your life. We love you!

Love,

The Clark Family'

Gary, Stacy, Braden, and Lauren

Braden Playing in Nelson's House!

2007-11-17T18:06:00.000-07:00

It's better than capital punishment I suppose.

Lauren's Baby Blessing

2007-11-16T14:50:00.000-07:00

Sun. Oct. 11th we had Lauren's baby blessing. It actually turned out to be the Clark Sun. Gary and I both spoke and we also sang the special musical number. It was a great Sunday!

Tummy Time!

2007-11-06T22:44:00.001-07:00

Lauren having tummy time she is 2months now!

Halloween

2007-11-06T22:35:00.000-07:00

Halloween Braden was an elephant, but he would not let us take a picture he wanted to take it off, but as soon as he learned that he got candy if he kept it on he didn't mind. Lauren was a pea in the pod or as her dad calls her a little "sweet pea"- she pretty much slept the whole time.

Braden Turns 2!!!!!

2007-11-06T22:31:00.000-07:00

Braden turned 2 on Oct. 11, 2007! We took him to Mcdonalds to play and have hamburger and fries, than we went to aunt Megan;s house and had cake and presents. Ever since his birthday every time he sees a candle that is lit he sings happy birthday!

New addition to the family!

2007-10-07T22:21:00.000-06:00

Well, we decided that two kids was just not enough for the Clark family! So we decided to get Nelson, who is an apricot/cream standard poodle. We love poodles because they are so smart and don't shed. They are typically fairly big dogs though and we didn't want a big one but also did not want a toy or miniature so we found Nelson in Minnesota, he is going to be a smaller-size standard poodle. He is very gentle and has a great temperament. We love our Nelson!

What's going on

2007-09-02T12:31:00.000-06:00

Well, over the past few months we have been very blessed! We have bought three houses, sold two, moved about four times, and had a new baby. All in all, we've been busy. We have finally found a great place to lay our heads for a while though in Rangely, CO. The town isn't much to look at, but it gives us the chance to be together as a family in a quiet place while Gary works to propel our family forward financially. We expect to only be here for a few years then we have no clue what we're going to do. It will be great, whatever it is though! Stacy is an at-home mom who is loving being a mother of two. The kids love her too. She is a great mom. Gary drives a truck during the day to keep income coming in while we establish other things. We stay pretty busy. Braden is like a parrot, he'll repeat anything you say so you have to watch yourself carefully when he's around! Lauren is, well... a baby, she sleeps, eats, and poops(all in order of consistency). We hope this updates you and we will keep this site updated so you can check in on us whenever you want! We'll hope to see you back here soon!

Lauren's Birth

2007-09-01T12:51:00.001-06:00

As most of you will know, on August 27th, 2007 Stacy gave birth to a brand new baby girl. We named her Lauren Kennedy. She weighed 6 lbs. 8.4 oz. and was 19" long, for those who like to have the specs. She is a very sweet little girl, she sleeps all night, Stacy actually has to wake her up to feed her, this is nice. Braden is still not sure what to think, he gets a little envious at times, but we try to include him in everything with the baby so he won't feel left out. The baby is healthy, happy, and would love to hear from you!