The Dunn Family Blog Since 2002

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Christmastime cont'd.

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Christmastime

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The Memory Room.

Winter 2010

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So to say that I'm a terrible Blogger is a complete understatement. It has been almost an entire year since my last post. I have a great excuse really although I won't bore you with the details. Anyway, I'm back on and will do my best to rehash the past 11 months with you. Here it goes...also here's a plug for my cousin, Bryan, who runs a site...www.christwear.com

Two birthdays, a wedding and a baptism!

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Within one week we had four big events. Jonathan and Sophie's birthdays, Dave and Janelle wedding followed by Sophie's baptism. A great week indeed.

Wedding and birthdays

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Halloween 2010 and Happy Birthday Jonathan

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How different can two girls be? One is a cute and adorable cowgirl while the other is scary and intimidating Stephen Dunn from Braveheart. The truth be told, they are both very cute and cuddly and adorable!!

Capitol Reef Fall 2010

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Capitol Reef Fall 2010

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Sophie's first day of 2nd Grade

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Dang that girl. She keeps growing and growing and growing! She's the tallest person in the 2nd grade and SHE LOVES IT! I can't say that at that age I enjoyed being the tallest but she wears it with pride and I'm so proud of her. Most girls are planning what they'll wear on the first day of school but as you can see, Sophie is comfortable in her own skin and cut off sweat shorts and old T of Aunt Laura's. I love that about her! I can only pray that it stays with her.

At the cabin.

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At the Cabin.

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We went to the cabin for the day after lunch in Kamas. The weather was amazing and the sound of the river rushing by washed away every care in the world. I feel most spiritual and peaceful when I'm in the great outdoors. We are so blessed to live near such beauty!

Lunch in Kamas

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Day two of Granny's visit.

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Granny flew to SLC from Texas alone this year. She said that she much prefers it that way because she gets a lot of special treatment by the steward and stewardesses. "I'm glad that this gray hair is good for something." Love you so much, Granny.

Summer BBQ with the Clarks

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The Clarks are our most fabulous neighbors. It's so nice to have neighbors that watch out for each other and help each other. They've been a tremendous help over the past 5 years. As their family grows, I know that we won't be neighbors forever but until then...thanks for the chips and tortillas!

They hosted a neighborhood BBQ this summer and this is Audrey after playing in the sandbox.

Granny's visit this year.

2010-08-31T12:40:00.000-07:00

Holy Cats! I'm the most horrible blogger ever. It's been since Christmas since I've posted anything and I have a great alibi...I've been busy...and my camera quit working BUT thanks to my Granny, I now have a working camera. Where to begin. Let's see...rather than try to recall the past 8 months I'll just touch on a few highlights:
~I started a new business with Mary Kay in February.
~Jono continued in his MBA Program at Westminster College
~Jono was laid off and began a new business, Media Driven
~Our roof leaked and the ceiling collapsed in the office
~New roof
~Sophie was in the 1st grade and loved her teacher Miss Lee
~Audrey went to Montessori of S.L. and now knows more than either of her parents
~Audrey spent some time with her Dad while he worked from home
~Mom taught P.E. all school year at Beacon Heights, which I'm doing for the second year now
~Mom starts taking care of sweet Fern who is 94
~Flowers Family Reunion in Orange, Texas
~Dunn Family Reunion in Sunrivers, Oregon
~Sophie ranches for 10 days with Uncle Paul and Aunt Deb
~Granny comes for a visit of one week...and we loved it!
~Audrey begins Kindergarten...Full day I might add.

Twas the Night before Christmas

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Christmas Eve at Oma and Pompa's is always our favorite time of the year. A yummy dinner of Crab legs and Christmas Salad satisfies our crustacean cravings for almost an entire year. Christmas Eve traditions include:

1. Reading "The Night Before Christmas" and switching envelopes everytime Oma says "the" and then opening the envelopes to reveal money. Unfortunately we are getting to be so numerous that pretty soon the grand kids will probably be the only ones who can play.

2. Reading Luke 2 while the grand kids perform in the live nativity minus the livestock of course but luckily we have George and Cassius.

3. The grand kids getting into their new jammies courtesy of Oma and Pompa.

Everyone goes home full and happy ready for visions of sugarplums. Thank you Oma and Pompa for throwing such fabulous parties. We love you, dearly.

Snow Cave Camping

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Jonathan, Sophie and Izzie braved the cold weather and headed to the Unita's for a snow cave campout. Audrey, Munich and I enjoyed our nice warm house with heat and electricity.

Halloween Trunk-r-treat

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Fun times had by all at the neighborhood Halloween Party and Trunk-r-Treat! Jonathan and I went all out as cow-folks while Audrey dressed as Tinkerbell and Sophie as Will Turner. Yes it happened to snow on us too. Happy 36th birthday, Jono.

Audrey goes to Montessori Pre-school

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Audrey was very excited to pose for her first day of pre-school photo. She goes to the most amazing school ever and continues to blow us away with her sign language, french and spanish. One day while hanging out with her dad she starts counting in French. Jonathan was stunned and amazed! Un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq...

Cruise July 2009

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Our cruise to Mexico July 2009

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Jonathan and I were lucky enough to be able to go on a cruise from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. We had an awesome time! Thanks to my in-laws who kept the girls for us. My favorite part was definitely sitting on the back of the cruise ship and just cruising. So beautiful!

First day of first grade for Sophie Mae

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New baby cousin, Lila!

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Welcome Lila Louise Dunn weighing in at 6 lbs. and 18 inches long. Big brother Carter is learning to love her.

Summer swim lessons

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Swim lessons at Westminster College. The girls were awesome and are destined to be the next great olympians.

Cousins come for a visit.

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My cousin Gary and his wife Wendy and their kids (Hailey and William) came for an overnight on their way to Washington. We had such a great time and only wish that they could have stayed longer.

Yellowstone National Park and Bear World

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Just another day at Yellowstone National Park and Bear World with the fam. We had an awesome summer and this just goes to show it.

Campin' and fishin' in the Uintas

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Snow Bird at 11k feet.

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Granny and Audrey relaxing

Making silly faces

Racing at 11k feet

Marla, Destinye and Zachary

Marla and Destinye

More Red Butte

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Granny and company

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My Granny came for another visit this June. This time around she brought with her my best girlfriend and cousin, Marla as well as Marla's two oldest kiddos. We had an awesome time.

Sophie finds fresh road kill!

2009-05-19T15:55:00.000-07:00

Jonathan and Sophie went to the cabin for the night. After a walk to the spring they came across some fresh road kill. They decided to take it back to the cabin, skin it and bring it home to place on our mantle alongside other skulls. I love this kid!

Audrey turns 4

2009-05-05T15:40:00.000-07:00

Four years ago today on 05/05/2005 at 2:55 P.M. Miss Audrey Mae Dunn came into this world. We are so blessed to have her in our family and we just love how cuddly and funny she is. Her favorite past time is teasing her older sister. Poor Sophie, she gets it from all angles. We had a party for Audrey! We decorated cookies, opened presents and hit the pinata.

Easter Sunday and Birthday Celebrations

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Easter Sunday in Ventura!

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Thanks to Jon and Susan, the entire Dunn clan (minus 2) converged on Ventura. I'm sure that the surf shop on Pierpont Ave. doubled its income, thanks to us. We had two beach houses for one week and had a fabulous time despite two days of wind. We also celebrated Susan's and Isaac's birthdays.

ANGELS VS. RED SOX SPRING BREAK

2009-04-21T08:27:00.000-07:00

We were fortunate enough to spend Spring Break in So. Cal this year. We started off with a bang at the Angels Stadium. The game was awesome but there was definitely a somber feeling too over the loss of our rookie pitcher, Nick Adenhart, who was killed by a drunk driver after pitching 6 inning flawlessly. Go Angels!

All in a days work!

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cRaZy JuNgLe GiRlS!!!

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Cousins and jammies on Christmas Eve

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Oma and Pompa came through this year and surprised the grandkids with new jammies. The nice thing was that once we got home from our late night at Oma's we just brushed teeth and went to bed! Yippie.

Christmas memories

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We are so blessed to live in a community where there is a live nativity each year. It is utterly amazing with Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, sheep, a camel, wisemen, a marketplace, hot chocolate, bread and so much more. It takes place along a beautiful stream in a ravine surrounded with oak trees and native grasses. Even though it is freezing, it is worth it.

Our Japanese Friends

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Shiori cooks the girls a yummy banana treat!

Innsbrook "Izzie" Dunn

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This is the litter that Izzie came from. She arrived to our family on

January 10, 2009 at 8 weeks old. Puppyhood is quite fun with lots of playing and biting. She is growing rapidly and will probably top out around 50 lbs.

Where does the time go

2008-12-05T08:32:00.000-08:00

After fourteen years, Lourdes and I reunited for Sushi and Christmas lights. We were college chums, neighbors and sorority sisters. We had a great time catching up. I find it so amazing that we are so much alike and it was really great reminiscing and getting to know each other again.

Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends.

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Just a few pics from Thanksgiving dinner. Our Japanese exchange student, Shiori was able to join us as well as our fun cousins Katie, Brandt and adorable baby Claire. Carter had a lot to ponder that evening, mostly about all of the things that he was thankful for and what he wants from Santa.

My chubby bald headed baby turns 6

2008-12-05T08:19:00.000-08:00

OMGosh,I cannot believe that I am writing this and I'm actually tearing up. Sophie is 6 now and growing up so quickly. She is such a joy in our lives and a constant source of laughs and astonishment. She is quite the little inventor and loves all things that her dad loves. She is the son that we'll never have in a lot of ways but she offers her girliness on occasion and amazes us. Happy Birthday, Sophie. We love you so much.

Jono's Birthday...oh and Halloween too!

2008-11-02T12:39:00.000-08:00

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays. Not only are the kids excited for Halloween but also for their Dad's birthday! We started the morning by going to Sophie's school for the annual Halloween parade. Audrey dressed as Princess Jasmine from Aladdin and Sophie dressed as Indiana Jones while their father dressed as something resembling a redneck and a rocker. In Sophie's words, "why does dad have to be so ugly?" Later the girls and I were able to trick-or-treat with the McKay's at Foothill Village followed by family and pizza to end a terrific day.

Carving pumpkins at the Clark's

2008-10-29T20:25:00.001-07:00

Our AWESOME friends had several of us over for pumkin carving on Monday for Family Home Evening. The weather was impeccable and the kids had a great time designing their pumpkins and "pulling out the guts"! As always, Julianne made something yummy...pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.

To Idaho Falls and Jackson Hole with the Larsen's

2008-10-29T20:14:00.000-07:00

We were lucky enough to take an end of Summer mini-vacation with Tait, Nikki and Beckham. We stayed in Idaho Falls at this Ultimate Posh RV Park practically on the Snake River. You say that isn't possible, perhaps an oxy-moron but I'm dead serious. We had a great time and were able to venture off to Jackson Hole for some light shopping and some delicious mexican food. Viva Mexico!

A night in the mountains

2008-10-02T06:53:00.000-07:00

We recently had a night in the Uinta's. We are so lucky to live so close to the back country...an hour an a half and you could be in the mountains without another soul around for miles. We had a terrific time although a little colder than we would have liked. I'm sad to say that this is the first time I've been camping in Utah and we lived here for nearly 6 years. There's always next summer! On our way home, we stopped by this terrific little family fishing farm. An older couple have created this on their land and the girls love catching trout and helping to gut them. It truly is the only way that we catch fish!!

Sophie's First Day of School

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We were all thrilled for Sophie to go to school. She was more than ready and couldn't wait for the big day. Dad and I took her and hung out on the play ground until Miss Judy came out to get them and take them into their classroom. We knew right away that she would be fine. She lined up quietly against the wall with her new pink camo backpack and a huge smile on her face. Last night (Saturday) as I tucked her into bed, she asked me if tomorrow was a school day and when I told her that it wasn't, she was bummed. We are so proud of our big girl!

Red Butte Gardens

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Need I say more? If you haven't been, definitely make it a priority. We love this place!

A trip to Snowbird. It's not just for skiing!

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We had company all of last week! Granny, Jason (brother) and Sarah (cousin) came to Utah from Texas and California. This is the first trip that Granny has taken since my Grandfather passed away. If it weren't for Sarah escorting her, she would not have been able to make the trip. Thank you Sarah. Anyway, we went up to Snowbird and rode the tram and had some delicious mexican food for dinner (thanks Jono). We had a great time!

Jono's Parents

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Jon and Susan Dunn (Peter in the middle) are my wonderful in-laws whom we all adore. The girls refer to them as Oma and Pompa. Anyway we look forward to Sunday dinners at Oma and Pompa's house and with anywhere between 10 and 17 passionate and intelligent people gathered together, you can always look forward to wonderful and sometimes heated debates and discussion. I am so blessed to have all of Jono's family in my life. They are such great examples to us and we love them dearly.

Granny

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I'll give you a brief introduction to the wonderful family that we are blessed to have in our lives. This is my Grandmother whom we call "Granny". She and my Grandfather have always been constants in my life and I just love them so much. My grandfather passed away 2 years ago and although she misses him dearly, she has continued growing and blossoming and is always up for trying new things. I honor her on our blog because she is so important to me and my family. You're the best, Granny!

Our Little Family...

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This is our little family. We may be small in number but we are LARGE in noise and stature. Our oldest is Sophie Mae (5 1/2) who just started Kindergarten and our youngest is Audrey Mae (3) who is now getting some time alone with mom. Thank you for your interest in us. We are blessed to have you in our lives!