Christmas eve was really entertaining this year. Both Mikel and I had to work that day so, Dillon got to hang out with my family while we worked. Walmart was not as busy as I thought it was going to be. I think people got smart and shopped before the last minute. Anyway the store closed at 8 this year instead of 6, I was only there until 7. While I was there the last hour and a half I hung out at the service desk sorting returns and sending them out to the floor. I was so proud that by the time I left at 7 there was not much left for them to finish. After work Mikel and I went over to my parents house to spend Christmas eve. We ate dinner, played some mindtrap, listened to some christmas stories, and acted out the christmas story. Dillon got to play baby Jesus, although he really liked "riding on the donkey" my brother played the donkey.
Christmas morning we got up and opened our presents. This year Dillon got the jackpot! He got lots of books, puzzles, firefighter kit, 15 hotwheels/matchbox cars, a tool set, more trios, bath toys and foam swords. Now any of you who knows what Highlander is will understand this next comment. Dillon was playing with the swords with his dad and held his up and said "I want to play Highlander k." It was so funny, we didn't realize how much he was paying attention to the show. We had been watching it the past month. We also got several movies and a new Wii game super mario brothers Wii. We are having so much fun with that game! We had a great day hanging out playing and watching movies.
Yesterday was Dillon's last day in nursery! Next week we are excited to say that Dillon will be going into Sunbeams! It is so much fun to watch him grow and see how much he is learning. He loves singing all the song in primary.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! And Happy New Year and 2010!
Showing posts with label Mikel. Show all posts
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Monday, December 28, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Merry Christmas to all!!
I didn't have the time to write christmas cards or get pictures. This will have to make up for that. Granted just last night we made goodies to had out to Visiting teaching and home teaching families. 
This past year has been very intresting. Mikel had been finishing with Aflac with the first part of the year, doing what he can to keep his contract with them. He then tried to work with other insurances and that didn't work out very well. He put in many applications for a job and to no avail. Then he got an email about a job, called and had an interview that week. 2 weeks later we found out that he got the job. That was such a blessing in our lives. He is also coaching a class called the SELP (self-expression and leadership program). It is a class to help you see how you community listens you. Also helps you have breakthroughs and create possibility in your life. He has been staying pretty busy.
I have been still working at Walmart and it has been a real pain in the butt alot of times. They have done some changes that have really not worked so well. I have been enjoying taking care of Dillon and getting to know him better. Mikel and I have been Ward missionaries this past year as well as on the activities commitee. We have had quite the adventure helping with the halloween party where Mikel won the prize for the best chili, the Christmas play that the kids put on and all the other little activities we have had.
Dillon has really grown to a big boy. He has learned how to talk more. He sings the songs he learns in nursery. His favorites are "Once there was a snow man", "Popcorn Popping" and "I am a Child of God". He loves going in to primary for singing time. He has been going in to get ready for Sunbeams (now CTR 4). I am excited for him to join the other kids in the primary and learn even more! He is talking up a storm and he talks so much it is hard to keep up with him. He loves to learn, knows the numbers from 1-10, but can't count to 10 yet. He also knows most of the alphabet. He can identify Jesus, Joseph Smith and others in pictures he sees in church and home. He loves to pray and talks to Heavenly Father and Jesus. Just a couple days ago he was looking at his scab on his elbow and looked up and said "make it feel better please", then pointed to the scab and said "this one". He knows what Sacrament meeting is and what happens. He loves to watch me or daddy cook. He loves going on walks, loves the library and reading books. I could go on and on. He is a great kid and we are so blessed to have him in our life.
Thank you to all our friends and family for the support you have been for us. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas from all of us!
The Ropers: Mikel, Shalena, and Dillon
This past year has been very intresting. Mikel had been finishing with Aflac with the first part of the year, doing what he can to keep his contract with them. He then tried to work with other insurances and that didn't work out very well. He put in many applications for a job and to no avail. Then he got an email about a job, called and had an interview that week. 2 weeks later we found out that he got the job. That was such a blessing in our lives. He is also coaching a class called the SELP (self-expression and leadership program). It is a class to help you see how you community listens you. Also helps you have breakthroughs and create possibility in your life. He has been staying pretty busy.
I have been still working at Walmart and it has been a real pain in the butt alot of times. They have done some changes that have really not worked so well. I have been enjoying taking care of Dillon and getting to know him better. Mikel and I have been Ward missionaries this past year as well as on the activities commitee. We have had quite the adventure helping with the halloween party where Mikel won the prize for the best chili, the Christmas play that the kids put on and all the other little activities we have had.
Dillon has really grown to a big boy. He has learned how to talk more. He sings the songs he learns in nursery. His favorites are "Once there was a snow man", "Popcorn Popping" and "I am a Child of God". He loves going in to primary for singing time. He has been going in to get ready for Sunbeams (now CTR 4). I am excited for him to join the other kids in the primary and learn even more! He is talking up a storm and he talks so much it is hard to keep up with him. He loves to learn, knows the numbers from 1-10, but can't count to 10 yet. He also knows most of the alphabet. He can identify Jesus, Joseph Smith and others in pictures he sees in church and home. He loves to pray and talks to Heavenly Father and Jesus. Just a couple days ago he was looking at his scab on his elbow and looked up and said "make it feel better please", then pointed to the scab and said "this one". He knows what Sacrament meeting is and what happens. He loves to watch me or daddy cook. He loves going on walks, loves the library and reading books. I could go on and on. He is a great kid and we are so blessed to have him in our life.
Thank you to all our friends and family for the support you have been for us. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas from all of us!
The Ropers: Mikel, Shalena, and Dillon
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Rachel's wedding!
I know it has been a while so I am finally getting to the pics that I wanted to upload, so that I could show you what has happened when we went up to Lake Dillon for my sister-in-law's wedding. It was so awesome to be up there and spend time with family.
This is where it happened. They got married where the chairs are and in the pavillon was where the reception was.
A view of Lake Dillon
This is how Dillon and my cousin were supposed to go down the asile.
Aren't they cute!
Bonnie, Rachel's sister, filling in for Dad.
The wedding party doing their stuff, The Best man (Brett's dad) was so good with Dillon it was awesome.
And there they go back up.
A sunset by the lake.
Brett helping Dillon with his ring bearer gift. The backpack was filled with coloring books, crayons, fruit snacks and a couple other things.
The next day we went out on the canoe.
This is one way to put a kid to sleep.
When the wind picked up there were alot of sail boats it was so cool.
The officiant, Brett, and the Best man.
This is what happened his cousin got scared and didn't want to walk down the asile, Dillon tried to take her had but she refused so he went on his own.
Dillon making his way down and the Bridesmaid making her way with the Flower girl.
Rachel with her Dad
He was so good.
Look they are ring pops!
What a happy couple!
Ahhh
They went out on the lake as they "left".
The cupcakes!
The topper, so cute!
Getting ready to cupcake feed. They both got frosting on each other.
Their first dance!
Daddy daughter dance.
Rachel's parents
Rachel's grandparents. Mikel said he had never seen them this close before it was so cool to see!
The grandparents with the bride and groom.
Us with the bride and groom.
This is where it happened. They got married where the chairs are and in the pavillon was where the reception was.
A view of Lake Dillon
This is how Dillon and my cousin were supposed to go down the asile.
Aren't they cute!
Bonnie, Rachel's sister, filling in for Dad.
The wedding party doing their stuff, The Best man (Brett's dad) was so good with Dillon it was awesome.
And there they go back up.
A sunset by the lake.
Brett helping Dillon with his ring bearer gift. The backpack was filled with coloring books, crayons, fruit snacks and a couple other things.
The next day we went out on the canoe.
This is one way to put a kid to sleep.
When the wind picked up there were alot of sail boats it was so cool.
The officiant, Brett, and the Best man.
This is what happened his cousin got scared and didn't want to walk down the asile, Dillon tried to take her had but she refused so he went on his own.
Dillon making his way down and the Bridesmaid making her way with the Flower girl.
Rachel with her Dad
He was so good.
Look they are ring pops!
What a happy couple!
Ahhh
They went out on the lake as they "left".
The cupcakes!
The topper, so cute!
Getting ready to cupcake feed. They both got frosting on each other.
Their first dance!
Daddy daughter dance.
Rachel's parents
Rachel's grandparents. Mikel said he had never seen them this close before it was so cool to see!
The grandparents with the bride and groom.
Us with the bride and groom.
Friday, August 7, 2009
LIGHTNING STRIKE!!!
Yesterday around 5:30 we heard a big crackling sound and we unplugged our computers and shut off the T.V. Then the most annoying noise started, the alarms. Next thing we know mantience is knocking on our doors saying that lightning has struck our building. We got out and waited until the firemen came. Dillon was getting pretty excited to see the fire truck. We had 2 fire trucks, an amblience, 2 fire rescue SUVs and a cop car all there to see what had happened and make sure everyone had gotten out alright. We got to watch them get their latter on their truck up to see what was happened. When they came down from the ladder the three of the fire fighters who were there waved at Dillon. Dillon thought that was pretty cool. They located the problem and found out that the alarm system was hit so the alarm was going to have to be shut off by the alarm company. We were finally allowed back in our apartment and they said the alarm would be shut off soon. Luckly it was off with in 5 minutes! As soon as I got in I had to change and get to work since I was at that point 20 minutes late. While we were out there Dillon kept asking if he oculd ride in the fire truck. It sounds like we are going to have to take him to the fire station some time to get a look at the trucks. He loved being so close to them! Nobody was hurt if you were wondering, it wasn't that much damage as it was, so yea for us!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Topics for lack of posting for a month
I was hoping to post about it when the pics got off the camera but that didn't get done for a while. Then they all had to be put on the other computer and they haven't been put on CD to put here. I will try to get them up as soon as I can.
GARDEN OF THE GODS: We had a chance to finally go to Garden of the gods a couple months ago. It was so much fun to walk around and take pics of the rocks and all of us. The rock formations were pretty cool, they had one called the kissing camels it really looked like two camels kissing! I highly reccomend going to anyone who have the chance to go to Colorado Springs.
4TH OF JULY: aka My birthday Mikel made me breakfast. We had french toast with strawberries and powered sugar. It was so yummy they he got me Eclipse the third book in the Twilight series, now I am only missing one New Moon! We headed out to Longmont to see Mikel's grandparents and hang out with the rest of his family. We had a great time talking and eating. Dillon enjoyed running around and if there wasn't some crazy party at the park we would have gone over there. While we were there it rained but not too hard. We had some cupcakes and Grandma gave Dillon and I a quilt. Later that night we went to see the fireworks and it was so much better than last year!
NEW CAR: We got a new car! Someone gave us a 1991 Saturn SL1 manuel drive car. The only thing about it is that you have to double clutch to get into 2nd gear. I am not that good at that yet I am still working on it. It is not too bad of a car though. It is so nice to have a second car again!
CAMPING TRIP: Mikel left today on a camping trip with the 13-14 year old boys in our ward he is excited to be camping again and not sure quite what to expect with the boys. They have quite alot planned it sounds like they will have a blast! He took our Xterra up for the space that is holds and he won't be back until friday afternoon.
I believe that is all that I have if there is anything else I will try to write it later.
GARDEN OF THE GODS: We had a chance to finally go to Garden of the gods a couple months ago. It was so much fun to walk around and take pics of the rocks and all of us. The rock formations were pretty cool, they had one called the kissing camels it really looked like two camels kissing! I highly reccomend going to anyone who have the chance to go to Colorado Springs.
4TH OF JULY: aka My birthday Mikel made me breakfast. We had french toast with strawberries and powered sugar. It was so yummy they he got me Eclipse the third book in the Twilight series, now I am only missing one New Moon! We headed out to Longmont to see Mikel's grandparents and hang out with the rest of his family. We had a great time talking and eating. Dillon enjoyed running around and if there wasn't some crazy party at the park we would have gone over there. While we were there it rained but not too hard. We had some cupcakes and Grandma gave Dillon and I a quilt. Later that night we went to see the fireworks and it was so much better than last year!
NEW CAR: We got a new car! Someone gave us a 1991 Saturn SL1 manuel drive car. The only thing about it is that you have to double clutch to get into 2nd gear. I am not that good at that yet I am still working on it. It is not too bad of a car though. It is so nice to have a second car again!
CAMPING TRIP: Mikel left today on a camping trip with the 13-14 year old boys in our ward he is excited to be camping again and not sure quite what to expect with the boys. They have quite alot planned it sounds like they will have a blast! He took our Xterra up for the space that is holds and he won't be back until friday afternoon.
I believe that is all that I have if there is anything else I will try to write it later.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Back up and running!
Last Thursday we were driving home (south bound) from denver on I-25 and just as we were getting to the Evans exit and the Xterra looses power. I had no idea what was going on, Mikel was trying to get over as soon as possible. Things were entertaining. Mikel called his bro who said it was probably a fuel pump or fuel filter. He was heading up to WY or else he would have come over to tow us and help fix it. He then called his other bro who was in Longmont and wouldn't be back until 6, so he called his mom and she came and picked us up and took Dillon and I to a friends house. Dillon and I went swimming with our friends and I went to work. Mikel went with his mom to his parents house to wait until his bro got off so they could tow it to his parents house. Mikel stayed with the car to figure out what the problem was. They put in a new battery, and new fuel filter, but the car still quit after about 15 min. His sister lent us her truck while she and her financee went camping for the weekend, our friend picked me up and droped Dillon and I off that night, because Mikel wasn't going to make it in time.
Friday we went up again and tried some other things like changing out the air filter and the air filter sensor it still wasn't working. Saturday we didn't go up, but they did take it to some one who hooked it up to the computer to see what was the problem was. They ran the tests twice and they came up with no fuel. Bacially the fuel is not getting to where it needs to go. Sunday, much to our dismay, his dad switched out the fuel pump regulator and didn't get it put together because of the rain. When we came up Monday Mikel had to put the cover and all the connections back. After I left with his sis to go to work, they tried to replace the fuel pump but they droped the tank as well, which we figured out later that that was not neccessary. Tuesday we went back up and put the tank back in, which was a big pain in the butt. Then we were stumped so Mikel called his bro who came back from WY the day before and tried to figure it out. He did a little testing, then it got dark and had to put it down for the night.
Wednesday we went up and things were looking up. Before we got up there I googled a couple questions to see if we could figure out the problem. When I googled the question "How do you get fuel through in a 2001 nissan xterra?" and it came up with the fuel sending unit possibly being the problem. After his brother got there they checked the pump and the sending untit and found out that the sending unit with one of the electrical connections was coroded. We were able to get the sending unit at a dealership, and as soon as we got the piece in. The car started up with no problem! We were so thrilled to know that it is working and that we did find the problem. We then followed his sister to drop off her truck and then off we went home so I could go to work. It has really been quite a week!
Friday we went up again and tried some other things like changing out the air filter and the air filter sensor it still wasn't working. Saturday we didn't go up, but they did take it to some one who hooked it up to the computer to see what was the problem was. They ran the tests twice and they came up with no fuel. Bacially the fuel is not getting to where it needs to go. Sunday, much to our dismay, his dad switched out the fuel pump regulator and didn't get it put together because of the rain. When we came up Monday Mikel had to put the cover and all the connections back. After I left with his sis to go to work, they tried to replace the fuel pump but they droped the tank as well, which we figured out later that that was not neccessary. Tuesday we went back up and put the tank back in, which was a big pain in the butt. Then we were stumped so Mikel called his bro who came back from WY the day before and tried to figure it out. He did a little testing, then it got dark and had to put it down for the night.
Wednesday we went up and things were looking up. Before we got up there I googled a couple questions to see if we could figure out the problem. When I googled the question "How do you get fuel through in a 2001 nissan xterra?" and it came up with the fuel sending unit possibly being the problem. After his brother got there they checked the pump and the sending untit and found out that the sending unit with one of the electrical connections was coroded. We were able to get the sending unit at a dealership, and as soon as we got the piece in. The car started up with no problem! We were so thrilled to know that it is working and that we did find the problem. We then followed his sister to drop off her truck and then off we went home so I could go to work. It has really been quite a week!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Pics and stuff!
Yesterday for memorial day we enjoyed the day with my family. We played on the tramp, watched Surf's up and played a card game. Dillon had a blast he really loved the tramp. He got bounced around and giggled alot it was great to watch. He really enjoys hanging out with his uncles and playing with them. After we had some dinner, Mikel decided to go back out to the tramp and ended up putting enough weight on the tramp in the right place that the frame gave in finally. It was ready to give in for awhile. We were grateful that none of the kids were on it so they wouldn't get hurt. We enjoyed the day yesterday it was so much fun!
These are the pics we took at the temple before we got sealed! Yes, I am wearing my wedding dress, I also got sealed in it.
Some pics of me
Mikel and I
Our little family
With Mikel's parents
With Mikel's parents and grandparents
With Mikel's grandparents
With my parents
Some pics of Dillon
These are the pics we took at the temple before we got sealed! Yes, I am wearing my wedding dress, I also got sealed in it.
Some pics of me
Mikel and I
Our little family
With Mikel's parents
With Mikel's parents and grandparents
With Mikel's grandparents
With my parents
Some pics of Dillon
Monday, May 18, 2009
4 Years!!!!
Last Wednesday was special for us for 2 reasons the first is that it was our 4 year anniversary! We had such a great day. It started early because Mikel had a little work to do so we dropped him off then I was off to find the nearest AT&T store because Mikel's iPhone needed a new sim card and the one we got the day before was acitvated at the store when it wasn't supposed to be, it was supposed to be activated through iTunes. It took me a good 40 min to find the store. I had the address and everything, but couldn't seem to find it. I called the store to only get a automated message saying that it was located on the east side of the Colorado Mills mall, at least that is what I heard, and across from the chili's. I did remember seeing the chili's and it was in the mall so as soon as I found it I parked and walked into the mall. I looked at the map as I walked in with Dillon and saw that it was in the mall. Wow 40 min of driving only to discover I was closer than I realized. We walk to the store and discover that it is not open yet. It was 9:50am and their automated message said they opened at 9am I was confused. We hung out and waited the extra 10 min, (after today 10 min was nothing compared to the 40 just trying to find the place). When they finally opened I got the unactivated sim card and then headed over to my in-laws.
Mikel's grandparents came in from Utah and we haven't seen them for 4 years! We were so excited to be able to spend sometime with them. Dillon warmed up pretty well with Grandpa who offered him some toast! That child was won over by food. We waited some time to see if Mikel was coming yet then we ended up going anyway. They needed to go to Joanns and get some fabric for a quilt. While in the line to pay for the fabric Grandma found a book that makes siren sounds for Dillon and of course he loves it. All the way to pick up Kimmy, (Mikel's youngest sister) he played the siren. It was starting to drive the grandparents crazy! When we picked up Kimmy, Dillon got to see some construction trucks, He thought they were pretty cool. When we made it back to the house Mikel was there waiting for us, we discovered that if we waited a little bit longer he would have been there. Mikel worked on getting his phone up and, had to go and grab some things for lunch, and Dillon got to go play out in the dirt. Mikel discovered a little later that when he set up his phone it gave him a new number. He ad to go back and get another sim card. We had lunch and spent some more time with the grandparents and Rachel, (Mikel's sis) came by as well. We had fun and Dillon really enjoyed being with them. Then the grandparents had to go rest for a little bit, so they would be ready for the evening. Dillon watched "Scooby-Doo goes Hollywood". We were trying to get him to take a nap, but it didn't work too well. We got changed and headed out to.....
The Temple to be SEALED! We, well more I, decided I wanted pics out side of the temple, since we didn't get married there and I wanted to have something to remember that day. I got into my wedding dress, (yes I know your jealous) and we took a few couple pics then some family pic and some with extended family. We were so excited to be there and spend that time with family and friends! Dillon even did well. he enjoyed playing then fell asleep after they dressed him in white, so he was asleep during his part. It was quite cute! He woke up when people started hugging Mikel. If you haven't figured it out this was the second reason this day was so special for us! As soon as I get the pics I will post them!
After the sealing we went with a few friends to Claim Jumper. I hadn't been there before and it was so good. It was crazy how big the portions were, I was amazed, I would totally go there again!
Mikel's grandparents came in from Utah and we haven't seen them for 4 years! We were so excited to be able to spend sometime with them. Dillon warmed up pretty well with Grandpa who offered him some toast! That child was won over by food. We waited some time to see if Mikel was coming yet then we ended up going anyway. They needed to go to Joanns and get some fabric for a quilt. While in the line to pay for the fabric Grandma found a book that makes siren sounds for Dillon and of course he loves it. All the way to pick up Kimmy, (Mikel's youngest sister) he played the siren. It was starting to drive the grandparents crazy! When we picked up Kimmy, Dillon got to see some construction trucks, He thought they were pretty cool. When we made it back to the house Mikel was there waiting for us, we discovered that if we waited a little bit longer he would have been there. Mikel worked on getting his phone up and, had to go and grab some things for lunch, and Dillon got to go play out in the dirt. Mikel discovered a little later that when he set up his phone it gave him a new number. He ad to go back and get another sim card. We had lunch and spent some more time with the grandparents and Rachel, (Mikel's sis) came by as well. We had fun and Dillon really enjoyed being with them. Then the grandparents had to go rest for a little bit, so they would be ready for the evening. Dillon watched "Scooby-Doo goes Hollywood". We were trying to get him to take a nap, but it didn't work too well. We got changed and headed out to.....
The Temple to be SEALED! We, well more I, decided I wanted pics out side of the temple, since we didn't get married there and I wanted to have something to remember that day. I got into my wedding dress, (yes I know your jealous) and we took a few couple pics then some family pic and some with extended family. We were so excited to be there and spend that time with family and friends! Dillon even did well. he enjoyed playing then fell asleep after they dressed him in white, so he was asleep during his part. It was quite cute! He woke up when people started hugging Mikel. If you haven't figured it out this was the second reason this day was so special for us! As soon as I get the pics I will post them!
After the sealing we went with a few friends to Claim Jumper. I hadn't been there before and it was so good. It was crazy how big the portions were, I was amazed, I would totally go there again!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Christmas at the Ropers :)
I know this is a little late but I am finally getting it done. We have been a little busy around Christmas. On Christmas morning we got up and opened our presents that we had under our tree. We had gotten a good deal on stuff at Walmart for Black Friday so we took advantage and what we got there we put under the tree. We got several movies including Kung Fu Panda (my parents gave us), Iron Man, Baby Mama and many others. We also got from my parents a crock pot that is bigger than the one we have and Dillon got a book and out fit from them as well. Our ward was generous enough to give us a gift card for food and gave Dillon a Nascar toy with cars that he loves! Mikel and I got each other a gift as well he got World of Warcraft and I got a Sewing Machine! We also had a great month finacially for both of us! After we opened our gifts we went over to my in-laws where we had waffles for breakfast. Dillon got the movie Cars, Clifford books, and a play mat to drive his cars on. We also got a cook book, a picture frame, and the story that they read every year on Christmas eve. We had a great time there we played games and snacked on candy and ham. Dillon had fun playing with his cousins, aunts and uncles. We had a great time!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Christmas Activity!
Last friday we had a ward Christmas activity and Mikel and I were in charge of helping out with the play that the children were putting on of the Christmas story. We had been working with them for weeks to get everything to look good and all. When it finally came down to it they did a great job and came through. I was not able to watch the show as I was backstage but I heard from many people that they were wonderful!! After the play the choir sang some really fun festive songs. It was fun to watch them get into it and sway around. After the choir sang Santa showed up! He came out singing "Santa Clause is coming to town" He was really entertaining! There of course was food and lots of it! We had a great night. Dillon was unable to see Santa at the activity so we were able to have him show up at our house!
If you couldn't tell that is Mikel in the suit!
If you couldn't tell that is Mikel in the suit!
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