And here's my sister Jamie's proof. We love Dierks. Seriously, he puts on such a good show, and he loves his fans and makes them know he cares about them. If you don't have a Dierks CD, go and get his greatest hits album. It just came out and showcases some of his best songs. You'll be hooked just like I am and maybe we'll see you at the next concert.
In case you were wondering...No, I wasn't at the concert. Weird, I know. This is the first concert that Jame and I haven't gone to together. Yah, bummer. Looks like I missed the concert of a lifetime. I did get to meet him last time, but front row...who just gets front row?!?!? Too bad I missed this one.
Don't worry Wade, you're the one that got to take her home. ;)
Kyler lost a tooth. It's only his third one to go. I wonder if the tooth fairy will remember to come tonight. Last time he had to put his tooth under his pillow for three nights in a row before he woke up to money instead of a tooth. I told him that she must have been sick or had a broken wing, or maybe she just couldn't find our new house. Can you imagine waking up in hope of finding money under your pillow only to find your tooth, and not only once, but twice?! That must have been so devastating for him. It was devastating for me. What kind of a tooth fairy would do that to a poor kid. How much money does the tooth fairy leave for your kids? Kyler is hoping for $30 tomorrow. I told him to keep dreaming and he said that lots of kids get $20. What tha? Try $1, or maybe a dollar and some change. 
Kambrie loved watering the plants after they were planted.
Karsten, well, he loved getting dirty.
Kyler placed the plants making sure they were perfectly straight.
And Kolter loved using the shovel, or at least holding on to it and pretending like he was using it.
Okay, so I usually don't drink a whole lot of pop. In fact, it's basically my special occasion drink. Well, lately I've been having a special occasion on a daily basis. Nice. I know. But who can resist the crisp, cool, cherried taste of a cherry 7-up on the rocks? Not I, and the Magnesens have been keeping their fridge stocked just for me, or so they say, and I believe 'em. It's what keeps me going late into the night as we sing, sing and sing some more as I try desperately to become a "Sing Star." It's what kept me going as I braved it alone with four kids while Danny was away working. If things got a little too hard, I knew I could count on the Maggies to hook me up and keep me going for one more day, with not only a cold drink, but also with a warm dinner, yum. Thank you! A few sodas can't hurt too badly, right? After all, it's like the original, "No caffiene. Never had it. Never will." lol ;)
Our baby had his first birthday. It's bitter sweet to see the littles growing so fast. Thanks to everyone who shared his special day with us.
Because I'll always be a Neva . . . and hey just because his last name is Stuart, doesn't mean he isn't a Neva. After all, he is a Neva Stuart Mix. 
Well, after losing Redick for over two weeks, Spike comes over last night and asks us where Red is. We told him he was gone and he starts thinking that maybe the dog he saw at his friend's apartment was him. He thought he really looked like him when he saw him, but didn't know he was missing, so thought nothing of it. Anyway, long story short, it was Redick. Crazy! They picked him up near the dorms (way far from home) and had been letting him live with them for the past two weeks. They loved him and really didn't want to give him back. I kind of felt bad for them, but at the same time, hey we had him for two years, they had him for two weeks. I was grateful that they took good care of him. In fact, probably too good. They let him roam the house and pretty much do whatever. He's having a little hard time getting back used to our house. I mean heck, he was bachin' it with college guys. Livin' the life. We're way glad he's back, but the question is...is he? Come on, of course he is, he loves the littles crawling all over him. Good dog Redick.
Karsten feels the grass for the first time. 
I think Kambrie looks like Jaylie a little bit in this picture. Do you?
Isn't that a pretty blue sky?
Kolter is a little hot rodder on his scooter. He's been riding that thing like a maniac since before he was two. He's so good at it.
This was on Saturday right after Karsten threw up. Poor baby! I was holding him in the rocker after he woke up and he just started crying. The next thing I knew...yucky stuff all over me and him. So I tossed him in the bath and he was smiling and splashing. He's such a good baby. I didn't even know he was sick.
So the whole family has been sick now in the past week. Thank goodness Danny took good care of my today. I think I'm snapping out of it. Good thing. Mom doesn't get much time off. What is this nasty bug that's going around?
I was kind of noticing that the last few pictures of Kamz really weren't the best. So here's one of my favs. I love it.
Love this one too. She's on the Stuart side of the mix-the Danny and Mindy Stuart side with those blue eyes. How come I can't get a blue eyed baby? I just love this picture, so thought I would share it. This one's for you, Rod and Katie too. Show her, K?
Kambrie Alyse...I guess. I just can't quite get used to the new hair on Kamz. She looks so different to me.
Eight Years ago we started the tradition of having a Neva Stuart Mix New Year's Eve Party when we went to the Stuarts' cabin at Brian Head. Every year since then, in some form or another, we have done the same thing. Ringing in the New Year with the ones you love. This year it was at our new house. Lots of space to play Wii and Kareoke, eat food and get carried away with the silly spray and New Year's Fun. Happy 2008 everybody!
Cindy gets in on the action, filming everybody, taking over Dan's usual job.
John, oh John. He got blasted.
" Happy New Year" says Terry, while Gary smiles. What's that pink crib all about?
Mindy and Ryan enjoy their first New Year celebration as Mr. and Mrs. Hughes.
Uncle Spikie takes care of his "pet" after he woke up from all the commotion. Hi Heather, oops, I mean, Michelle... (don't know if that's spelled right). Wyoming girl down visiting family for the holiday. She got to join the Neva Stuart Mix Party courtesy of Kyle. Super nice girl. It was fun to have her. They were the Wii tennis champions. Champions, hmmmm, nice breeding stock? (A Neva Stuart Inside joke) You have to be a Neva or Stuart to understand. Maybe someday...LOL! Spike, please don't kill me.
Karsten wakes up too. Doesn't want to miss his first New Year's Eve celebration.
Aunt Mindy takes care of the other two sleepy little ones. I guess we were just too loud.
Kolter blows his horn.
Alice never went to sleep. Too much to keep her entertained.
Not Kyler though...he slept through the whole thing.
The Dannys
Another group shot.
Bear stealing the first kiss of the new year. Tiffany's first New Year as a Neva.
Now that's capturing the moment. John, Molly and little Alice.
Jamie, Jamie, Jamie. Always in on it, whatever it is. Wade, did you do that to her?
Oh Bobby. Rough night.
Johnny Junior. Notice the clean up crew in the background. Don't worry. I didn't make Danny clean up all by himself. I helped, I promise.
Kambrie making the most of her time awake at one in the morning.
John making us all laugh, like usual.
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