Tonumaipe'a Family

Jericho's Baptism

2010-04-18T16:43:00.000-07:00

Jericho turned 8ys on April 9th. He chose to be baptized the next day, April 10th. He was baptized by his Dad and wanted to be confirmed by his Grandpa, Faaoso. Here is Jericho on his big day with his Dad in front of his favorite restaurant "ChuckaGrandma's". He calls it this because this is the place his Grandparents always take him. He especially likes not having to wait for the food. Buffet is the way to go for him.

Just before the Baptism.

Jericho, Laken, Jake, Jewel and Jonathon

Jewel, Jonathon, Laken, Jake, Jericho and Jonah

Jonathon, Jericho, Jewel, Joe, Jake and Laken

Jonah and Louis

Joe and his brother Adrian

Jewel, not patiently waiting for her plate.

Great Granny, Nana and Jake

Jericho opening his new scriptures with Jake by his side

Mommy and Jewel

Louis, Jewel and Jenn

Grandma and Grandpa

Auntie and Uncle

Liberty Park

2010-02-14T15:30:00.000-08:00

I like to pick the boys up from school which is right next to Liberty Park. So many times when the weather is nice we go there after school to play and feed the ducks. Here are some videos that the boys created.

West Point Community Festival

2010-02-14T13:44:00.000-08:00

These are pictures from the West Point Community Night Out. I chair this event and this was our second year. We had about 600 people attend. Each year it gets bigger and better. Jake took advantage of the free face painting. He wanted to be SpiderMan.

Jewel is chillin'. Everyone kept trying to steal her.

We had many boothes set up that were informational and retail.

Free food and drinks

Lots of free activities for the kids including a parade which was lead by the police on their motorcycles and the fire truck.

Don't forget about the good entertainment.

2010-01-03T17:14:00.000-08:00

This was a quick trip we took to Lava. Joe was out of town on a business trip so I packed up the boys and my Mom and snuck out of town. Lava Hot Springs has been a favorite family spot since I was a kid. It's fun to be able to now take my kids there. This trip was in the summer of '06. The boys wanted to put these pics on the blog.

Walking back up to the top of the river. Jericho, Jonah,Aton, Mom and Jake

Funny what you get roped into doing as a Mom. It was a blast!

Nothing but white

Almost to the bottom and all three boys are still on the raft. Good thing Daddy wasn't there.

Jericho soaking in the mineral water hot pots. He is 4 yrs old.

Mommy and Jake. Jake is just barely a year here.

Aton flexing his hams. 6ys old

Jonah hangin around at the local park in Lava. 8 yrs old

Jake

Aton-taming the wild beast

Jericho

Easter 2009 at East Canyon Resort

2009-10-18T13:34:00.000-07:00

This year we spent the Easter Weekend at East Canyon. My Aunt and Uncle bought into the resort many years ago. I have many fond childhood memories of times spent up there. It was fun to take my children up there. My cousin Amy invited us for the holiday. She is in this picture with us along with Jonathon, Jericho, Jake, Jewel (almost 3 months), and I. This picture was taken during the Easter activities and egg hunt.

Jake is filling his bag with eggs as he finds them.

Here Jake is enjoying the activities that have been set up.

Mommy enjoying Jewel.

Dad helping Jake to cross the bars before Jericho can beat him to the other side.

Jewel with Great Grandma

Taking in a "Mommy" moment. We are watching the fire burn. I promise there is one in there.

Jericho is trying to light the fire. I am trying to keep him from burning down the condo.

More time at the playground. The boys got a bit wild on the tire swing. Jonah flew off.

Jericho is successful at his jump.

It's Jonathon's turn.

And Jonah is next in line. Now if I had a crew of girls instead of boys, would they be trying to clear tires?

Here they are together. Notice Jericho is in his PJ pants. We can never get him out of them. The minute we get home (school, church, etc), he changes right into them. Now that they are holy, I will have to throw them in the garbage before he puts them on again.

Jake is head first down the slide. This kid has no fear. Until Halloween comes and we walk down the costume aisle in the store. Then he screams. Sometimes his brothers trick him into walking down the aisle for their entertainment.

Here is antoher pic of Jake.

You guessed it. I get to be the fuel that keeps the tire swing going. This is the boys favorite by far.

Jonah and Aton.

Jake. Again.

Jonah and Aton playing "Chicken"

Jonah hanging on for dear life!

Jericho is very strong and full of muscle. Let's hope he has brains to!

Day at Lagoon with Nana

2009-10-11T15:42:00.000-07:00

Every year, Nana has a Lagoon Day with the company she works for. The company gives free tickets for all the employee's grandchildren. You can't beat a free day at Lagoon. So we went on September 12th. The weather was cooler and it was a great day. My brother and his family went also. The older boys and cousins(boys) were able to take off with Uncle Dan and go ride the big roller coasters. They got to take Nana's cell with them to check in periodically and thought they were pretty cool. My brother showed us how you could cut to the begining of the line for "Wicked" with the little boys. So we rode Wicked several times because we would get off the ride and hop back to the front of the line again.
Here is Jewel. She did well that day and got to go on several of the rides.

Jonah and Aton on the Rocket.

Jonah and Aton on that big swing. Nana treated them all to a ride. I have never heard them scream so much like girls.

It's Uncle Dan's turn. He took his son Jaxon and my Jericho.

Here they are getting prepped for the ride.

The boys liked to try on the fun hats at the hat shop.

Jonathon with Jake, Jericho, Jonah and Jaxon

Jake went with Nana on the kiddie rides so I could go on the roller coasters with the big boys.

Jake and Anutie Mel.

Nana had the camera with her so Jake got lots of pictures of himself. He likes posing for the camera.

Here we are on the log ride.

Jaxon, Jericho, Jake, Jewel and I.

Danny and I waiting in line for the log ride.

Jewel, Jake, me and Mel

Jewel's first ride was on the Merry Go Round. I couldn't get her to look at the camera.

Jonathon-West Little League Football-Gremlins

2009-10-11T15:26:00.000-07:00

This is Jonathon's 2nd year playing for West. He is the Running Back and Safety again and loves it. He has scored several touchdowns and made some great tackles and has been a part of some great plays. His jersey # is 9 again. In this picture he is carrying the ball.

Here he is with the ball again.

And again.

And here is his coach. Does this guy look familiar?

Jonah-West Little League Football-Mighty Mites

2009-10-11T14:55:00.000-07:00

Jonah is playing football in the Ute Little League for West High this season. It is his first season and he is enjoying it. Joe and I kind of "made" him sign up so he could get some exercise. We think he has found a new passion. He plays defensive tackle and offensive gaurd. At his game last Saturday he twice made a solo tackle on the running back. His jersey # is 99.

Jewel is chillin' at the game.

Jonah is the 3rd player over.

So we spend our Saturday's going from game to game and living in the car. Next year we will have three boys playing. It is exciting to see them develope and grow. It is also a lot of work, but very rewarding.

Lost Bet

2009-02-26T18:37:00.000-08:00

So a few of us girls lost a little bet. (Thats what I get for making a small bet). So here are my portfolio pics. Have a good laugh. Ladies I expect to see yours soon.

Triad Center

Ad Shoot

Jr Jazz Basketball

2009-02-22T13:40:00.000-08:00

This season of Jr Jazz the boys kept the same players that were on their football team. Joe coached again and this team went undefeted. Jonathon really enjoys basketball and you can see that when he's out on the court. He never misses watching a Jazz game. His favorite player is Williams.

Jonathon going in for a lay up!

Stealin' the ball

Swoosh

Score

Got the brothers supporting him from the side lines, Jericho and Jake. Notice the red bleachers. They are playing at West. It was kinda cool to be back there watching my own boys play.

Jericho had enough of the supportin' now it was time for some Z's.

Halloween

2008-11-05T13:56:00.000-08:00

This year was a fun Halloween and since it didn't fall on a school night we got to party til late.
We went to a "trunk or treat" and then a "trick or treat" and then everyone ended up back at our house. The boys had a great time! The big pumpkin in the pictures came from our garden. Daddy was in charge of getting it to the front porch.

Jericho was Dracula. Talk about fitting
his personality.

Jonah and Aton were Men in Black agents. They got very creative and used toilet paper spring rods for their denueralizers. They quoted lines from the movie and had us all rollin'

Jane is all partied out. Taking in a "Mommy Moment"

Jake was Indiana Jones. He came

complete with whip and movie theme

which he sings as he is jumping off all

the furniture in the house.

2008-09-28T17:07:00.000-07:00

The boys club

Jakes transportation service

Family Picnic at Brighton

2008-09-28T16:48:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics of a family outing up Big Cottonwood. We stopped at Silver Lake to eat and walk the trails.

Jake, King of the World

Mommy's little girl

Jonathon, Jonah, Jenn, Jane, Jake, Jericho

Jake (green), Jericho (red), and Jonah and Aton already at the top

Everyone grab a tree

Football

2008-09-28T16:14:00.000-07:00

Aton is playing Ute Football this year for West High. He is #9. He plays running back and safety. He scores touchdowns at every game. His favorite coach is his Dad. Here are a few pics.

#9 is goin' down

Running for a touch down!

"Coach"

Outta the way

Jane

2008-09-22T10:13:00.000-07:00

Our new addition! We haven't figured out the formula for girls, so we are trying to adopt. About 6 weeks ago we were able to bring Jane home. She is a perfect fit for our family, considering we didn't specify any race or age. Her four big brothers love her and instinctively became very protective. The down side is that the mother now wants her back, so we will just have to wait to see what happens. Here are a few pics of her.

Lily and Jane