Post-Dancing Apache… Post
Well, lack of food wasn’t an issue.
I’ll post a bunch of photos as soon as I pull them together.
The best parts of the trip
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Watching Sariah delight in the great outdoors
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Laying on those bouncy lounge chairs next to Cristina and just relaxing
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Going on a snipe hunt with the kids.
The worst parts of the trip:
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Trying to find the DA for the first time… at night
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Trying to convince Don that I really could not handle another plate of enchiladas
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Going home
Bobby said,
March 25, 2008 at 9:50 am
my worst part was having my Transmission overheat and blow all my transmission fluid on the ground. 7 quarts of transmission fluid and an hour later… Back on the road.
bobby said,
March 25, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Best parts:
1. Kaylee took 2 steps for the first time. Don caught it on Video. Don if you have the ability to send me a copy I would appreciate it!
2. taking an ambien for the 1st time and staying up for several hours afterwards. That was fun!
3. Meeting the drunk guy in the KC’s Corner bar while picking up cigarettes for Jared. That was Hilarious!
Worst parts:
1. The Tranny problem on the way back.
2. Having the Battery die in the trailer sunday night. The heater quit working and it got pretty cold.
3. Kaylee Crying for thr trip from Susans to our house. I don’t think I can remember the last time she screamed like that.
Aunt Marci said,
March 26, 2008 at 10:31 am
Best parts:
The kids!!!! I loved watching all of them! Awesome!!!!!
Playing with Mandy’s hair for the first time in 10 years.
Seeing Susie enjoying life, YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Playing volleyball on Sunday night with Kim and Willy included….that made me warm and fuzzy all over, not to mention Cierra and I had a blast at the expense of Donnie (that’s sad)!!!!
Mark commiting to setting me up at the river place in Montana….how cool is that?
Adam asking me to be his partner at egg toss. I’ll never forget his sweet little trusting face.
Bonding with the girls after I collapsed in the motorhome.
Beans and rice with red onion and avocado (does life get any better than that)?
Chilling with Don and Gwen and the girls while we sat comatose in our chairs for the entire day on Monday.
Putting Guy to sleep while I talked to him about big fish and colored fish and nice fish.
Watching Jadyn and McKenna holding hands and looking down the toilet.
McKenna falling asleep on the swing in Cierra’s arms.
The family being together.
Cierra laughing more than she has in a long, long time.
Worst parts:
Austin and Christy not being there.
Keagan not being there.
Thank you everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aunt Marci said,
March 26, 2008 at 10:33 am
Ryan, you might not have known this but those chairs you loved so much we got out of someone’s garbage (it runs in the family). Thanks for coming!!!!!
grammy said,
March 26, 2008 at 11:33 am
I can’t begin to compete with Marci’s eloquence! But I enjoyed everything and everyone! I can’t believe we have actually had 2 family events with NO DRAMA!!!! We must be growing up or geting old…. Thanks to everyone for making it a wonderful weekend full of special memories!
Marci, I can’t wait for our Montana summer!
susanjeide said,
March 26, 2008 at 8:10 pm
I loved watching Jayden and McKenna holding hands laughing while running down the hill by the river. The laugh was so pure.
Watching the boys work together and play so nicely at the river.
Seeing everyone!
Feeling good!
Watching Luke obsess with dyeing eggs over and over.
Kimmi getting the egg on her pants. It was just so funny and she took it like a champ.
No arguments…..except for the typical never ending gun debate with Bobby
I loved my talks with Gwen and the girls
meeting the new girlfriends and boyfriend
watching all of the cousins be parents
Things I didn’t LOVE
Russell’s snoring that vibrated the hard bed
Not being able to have more visiting time with individuals. Hard to do when you have Luke
Not taking a shower and shaving my legs
William Russell said,
March 26, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Thank you aunt marcy and uncle don for letting us come visit for easter! I know you guys put in alot of effort for us all to come! Don And Gwen you guys rock.. you allways have extra and make sure everyone is taken care of!
bad times :
Getting kissed on the lips by jarod on my birthday
sleeping in the cold
Good times :
Getting kissed on the lips by jarod on my birthday and giving him road rash from my paul bunion 5 o clock shadow.
watching all the kids get along
Watching all of the family get along
seeing susie have a nice little break from her routine
seeing the california family!
Seeing kev before he goes to alaska!
Watching the family get along.. It seems like everyone has been gettting along great for a while now.
Kevin Russell said,
March 26, 2008 at 11:32 pm
was great seeing you all
Good times, sleeping with william, Ill keep the details to him and I
Bad times…..
Flying home to find that the Buyer of my shop backed out!!!! could have stayed longer!
Ill tryand read the blog when i can, but chance of me having internet is slim to nun!
Love that I was blessed with a great and Strong Family!
Mandy said,
March 27, 2008 at 10:30 am
I am so glad we made it out this year.
Favorites…..
1. Marci playing with my hair
2. Kaylee taking her 1st 2 steps and saying “papa”
3. Sitting around the campfire visiting
Least
1. Bobby snoring all night from taking the Ambien
2. The heater going out the 2nd night in the trailer
3. Bobby’s truck losing the transmission fluid and not knowing if we would be making it home!
Hoping some of you can come to the wedding. If not, for sure at Thanksgiving.
Anonymous said,
March 27, 2008 at 2:57 pm
lol ill have to admit i had a pretty good time to…theres nothin like kissen ur kuz on his bday or tryin to pelt Raeni with paint balls or laughing at bobby kuz the ambien kicked his ass…even tho we only had coals we still sat out and talk about random stuff…good times……….
Raeni said,
March 27, 2008 at 11:29 pm
i had fun too!!!
Staying up late with callie, spencer, kevin, william, bobby, jrod, and shannon was a lot of fun just talking by the fire.
haha jarod- we need to do that again- and this time i might actually get more than one welt.
Playing volleyball was fun too. thank for trying to teach me everyone! and cece couldn’t stop laughing at uncle doni- haha
talking in the motorhome- hehehe
go get me a lemon cookie
Bad stuff:
i didn’t get hammered with cece on her 18th bday
Eric D. Russell said,
March 28, 2008 at 4:12 pm
This was a great Easter vacation for our little family.
The Good.
Loved hanging out with everyone.
Volleyball was great.
Kim was such a sport about the egg on her nice pants!!!
Seeing how much work has gone into clearing out the land.
The Bad.
Seeing my 1 year old son with a beer bottle to his lips… that made me mad.
Other than that it was probably my favorite DA trip ever.
Thanks Everyone!!!
DR LIVE said,
March 29, 2008 at 5:20 am
It was great to see everyone at the 80th birthday celebration for Les, he is a great guy and has always been a pilliar of strength, patience, and wisdom for the family. I hope everyone can make it to his 90th birthday, for all you mathamatitions that will be in 10 years. Location yet to be determined.
Someday we will download the videos of this family gathering and others to DVD and send out copies. Brandon copied about a hundred of the VHS version to DVD, we have hundreds more on other formats. Thanks Brandon, I know it was a big job, and thanks to Mom for challenging you with the goal and thanks to Grandma Phillips for providing the financial incentive.
And thanks to the accademy.
Cierra said,
March 31, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Damn that was a real good time……
good things
I got to play volleyball with the fam and we all laughed are asses off
I got to visit with everyone and see all the kids that i havent seen in a long time
I got to be with my mom on my birthday
I got to see Suzy
Mckenna fell asleep on me
Seeing my dads face as he tried to hit the vollyball
Ravana throwing a very random and unexpected egg at my arm
bad things:
I didnt get hammered with Raeni on my 18th bday
Confusious said,
March 31, 2008 at 5:50 pm
If one gets hammered
they may get nailed
Aunt Marci said,
March 31, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Confucious, so true, so true.
Susan Jeide said,
March 31, 2008 at 10:18 pm
I just got off the phone with Mandy and she has some great news!!!
I’m sure she will love to hear from you all!!!
It’s not my place to say though, but I think it’s worth everyone hearing it. So call her today and congratulate her and her family
Love Susan.
Her cell number is 760-271-2939 FYI she wakes up at 5:30 with the baby, so the earlier the better to call and hear her awesome news.
Mandy said,
April 1, 2008 at 7:36 am
Uhhhh…
The Cats out of the bag!!!
Feel free to call me before my 10:30 meeting.
Grammy said,
April 1, 2008 at 7:46 am
Mandy,
I’m soo happy for you guys! congratulations!!
Mandy said,
April 1, 2008 at 8:04 am
Thanks. Honestly, we’re kind of nervous, but I’m sure everything will work out
Bobby said,
April 1, 2008 at 10:25 am
AH HA HA HA HA !!!
Cierra said,
April 1, 2008 at 2:40 pm
WHats going on mandy??
susanjeide said,
April 1, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Just wanted to clarify that I didn’t post the earlier comments about Mandy. If any one wants to get Eric he is free game!!! Go for it!!! Ryan and He are co-conspiriters so they both are free game.
Happy April Fools Day
Confusious said,
April 1, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Those who play
may someday get played
April Fool’s Day « Lymphomania said,
April 1, 2008 at 9:25 pm
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Raeni said,
April 2, 2008 at 12:34 am
oooh hu hu. Confusious sure is on a roll…
Julie Russell said,
April 2, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Hey, Kev….what is wrong with therusselltribe site? Can you send me the video of your grandpa? jewellyjewelly@yahoo.com
Bobby said,
April 2, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Julie… Keep up hon… Kevin is in Alaska. For the next 7-8 months. No internet No Phone…
Someone get Julie the cliff notes version for everything she has missed the last couple of weeks.
Ryan said,
April 2, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Julie:
In short, Bobby has turned into a greasy-haired talent agent who says things like:
“Keep up hon”
That’s about all the news you’ve missed
Bobby said,
April 3, 2008 at 10:42 am
And Ryan magically started wearing clothes that straight guys wear…
Ryan said,
April 3, 2008 at 2:18 pm
But Bobby has not yet started wearing clothes that grown-ups wear
Raeni said,
April 3, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Ryan do you mean to say that Bobby does not yet wear old people clothes?
Bobby said,
April 4, 2008 at 7:45 am
Yeah apparently Vans, jeans, and t-shirts are not for grown-ups.
Aunt Marci said,
April 4, 2008 at 9:25 am
HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY DON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HALF A CENTURY OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! COME TO THE DA TONIGHT, I HAVE A SURPRISE FOR YOU. SEE YOU SOON!!!!!
Mandy said,
April 4, 2008 at 9:47 am
Happy birthday uncle Don. Hope you have a great day.
Someone should post a new topic with Kev’s Alaska Adventure e-mail and comment. He would enjoy it.
Eric D. Russell said,
April 4, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Happy B-Day uncle DON!!!
DR LIVE said,
April 7, 2008 at 7:08 pm
I am feeling 50/50. I have 50 weeks to retire and now I am 50 years old.
For all you who are still young, enjoy your youth, it will slowly slip away.
We spend our youth trying to make money, and when we are old we spend our money trying to buy back our youth.
Bobby said,
April 8, 2008 at 8:22 am
Words of wisdom Don….
Raeni said,
April 9, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Tushea
dubya jr said,
April 12, 2008 at 6:34 pm
what does a tooshie have to do with that?
Aunt Marci said,
April 14, 2008 at 8:07 am
I think she meant touche
dubya said,
April 14, 2008 at 3:38 pm
i know lol I was just trying to spring a joke in the waterless pond. people havent commented in days
. New subject!
DR LIVE said,
April 14, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Today is the 80th birthday for Les Huff, I saw the book that Susan and Debbie made for him, they did an excellent job.
Les was touched.
will to the yum said,
April 17, 2008 at 5:23 pm
I would post a new subject.. but I don’t have rights.. lets get a move on people. Im starting to go back to myspace
Obama said,
April 21, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Vote for me
and I will set you free
Mandy Hampton said,
April 22, 2008 at 4:49 pm
OK who is all coming to the wedding and when? We are getting a head count for Friday dinner at Eric’s.
cece said,
April 23, 2008 at 9:02 am
I think my momma. aunt gwen, raeni, ravana and callie are going…..
DR LiVE said,
April 23, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Are you going Cece? Ravana wants to sit next to you.
Can Skylee go too?
Ra ra roar said,
April 24, 2008 at 4:30 pm
yeah cece excluding sky now, are we?
i am not touchy about this subject aunt marci!
it does actually have to do with tooshies- you know people spend money trying to achieve that perfect buttox look
Obama, do i have chains?
All right new topic:
Our family seems to have controversial views about drinking… lets hear them
Callie said,
April 24, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Yeah what Cece said with the addition of Skylee.
We are “planning” to leave early enough to be there for dinner.
Please note that the word planning has a great significance considering that we are going by my moms clock.
william said,
April 26, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I dont drink. But I think its funy when every one does. Most people can handle it well:) So drink and be merry! My only worry is if I start drinking.. I think I would drink alot.. And if I drank alot.. Then I would probably start smoking weed every now and then.. and if i start smoking weed.. well I should probably sell it… I mean cmon its a victimless crime.. and then bam. im in jail.
The bishop said,
April 30, 2008 at 6:02 pm
If you drink
your pants will stink
Ra ra roar said,
April 30, 2008 at 11:48 pm
ASU Dean said,
May 1, 2008 at 11:38 am
Callie, are you studying for finals?
Thunderbird Principal said,
May 1, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Raeni, If you spent less time on the blog trying to justify drinking and more time on your accelerated classes, both of us would be happier. Think about that while youre pondering the long lasting effects of gluttony in the form of alcohol.
GCC advisor said,
May 1, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Ms. Cierra Walters, Good job on your final today, little miss cocky pants.
Gaming Inspector said,
May 1, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Bobby, you’re not all that.
Eckart Tolle said,
May 1, 2008 at 1:04 pm
To readers of “The New Earth”
Read the book again, until you get it.
Word Press moderator said,
May 1, 2008 at 1:11 pm
This blog has broken every rule regarding activity (lack of), humor (lack of), cool participants (lack of). This is your first notice to cease and desist what you aren’t doing to begin with. If further non-activity persists a block will be put on your account to prevent further non-acttivty which I assure each and none of you, you don’t want the block to prevent you from doing nothing in the future. Do a little soul searching about personal responsiblity and accountablity for that matter and ask yourself this: If I were to die tomorrow, what lasting words did I leave my fellow bloggers that might make their happy little trek through life just a little bit easier. There are other things you can ask yourself too but we don’t need to address your hygiene or lack thereof at this time.
Word Press moderator said,
May 1, 2008 at 1:13 pm
SECOND NOTICE: The violator showing the most contempt for blog non-actiivity, would easily be a Ms. Julie Russell. I can post the mathmatical formula used for this assessment but I doubt any of you could follow it.
Mimosa moderator said,
May 1, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Let’s just say, I’m disgusted and appalled….although it was tasty.
Naval Base Subway Mgr. said,
May 1, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Ravana, Would you like a cookie?
Naval Base Security said,
May 1, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Just wanted to let everyone know that a Ms. Gwendolyn Russell was pulled over going the wrong way down a one way street, late at night, on the naval base which put 6 other innocent women/girls at risk for arrest. Gwen promptly offered Cierra in a trade to let the innocent and naive women/girls go (good thinking Gwen) but the offer wasn’t heard due to a Ms. Ravana Russell screaming about the flashing lights both in front and in back of the vehicle. Good Job Gwendolyn!!!!!!!!
Word Press Moderator Mgr. said,
May 1, 2008 at 1:45 pm
CORRECTION: One of our word press moderators incorrectly posted that Ms. Julie Russell was in fact the blog loser so to speak. After several registered complaints and upon further investigation, it was discovered to our horror, that it wasn’t Julie but rather a Mr. Eric Russell that has blatanly ignored his blog responsibilites in an effort to SALVAGE his career while SALVAGE prices are at an all time high. This shows a complete lack of blog integrity and I ask that all members of this blog continue to show a lack of support for this type of non-activity. You might be asking yourself how to show a lack of support for Eric, well the same DAMN way you’ve shown a lack of support for your pathetic family blog if you want to call it that. You can blame Eric all you want, or even Julie but you know damn well, it is YOUR fault and YOURS alone. Quit pointing fingers at others and take a little responsibility for your own life. Don’t make me come after you. Quit whining and cowboy up.
Door said,
May 1, 2008 at 2:18 pm
“I am,” I said
To no one there
And no one heard at all
Not even the chair
“I am,” I cried
“I am,” said I
And I am lost, and I can’t even say why
Leavin’ me lonely still
william said,
May 2, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Everyone should go see Ironman. Its a cool flick.
The window said,
May 2, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Dont play the queen of diamonds
boy she will cut you when she is able
The queen of hearts
is always your best bet
Callie said,
May 2, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Marci, I love you!
Ra Ra ruff said,
May 2, 2008 at 11:58 pm
Will to the Yum
who you talkin bout iron man?
we are talking about iron doors
Is queen of spades a gardener?
doormat said,
May 3, 2008 at 12:05 am
a shoe upon my foot i seem to be missing
the snake behind the bush is loudly hissing
and when i turn a round everyone is fishing
and “hey” i thought we were dissing
Doormouse said,
May 3, 2008 at 12:07 am
and there it goes into the sky,
oh wonder where it’s at way up high
delivery man said,
May 3, 2008 at 11:46 am
Knock knock: Special delivery! Holly crap!! A talking door mat!!!!!!
George Washington said,
May 4, 2008 at 9:37 pm
has anyone seen my horse?
william said,
May 5, 2008 at 8:07 pm
me and Mel are engaged now
George Washington said,
May 5, 2008 at 10:58 pm
woo hoo!!!
i think she is in the barn
William said,
May 6, 2008 at 1:14 am
This blog has turned into a magical land of wonder!
Aunt Marci said,
May 6, 2008 at 8:37 am
WOOOOHOOOO!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When is the ceremony? Tell all….how did you propose, when is the wedding, where is the wedding, was Melody thrilled. HURRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
William said,
May 6, 2008 at 11:40 am
I had her go on a scavenger hunt ! I started it off by giving her a clue in an envelope. Each new place she went she got something and she got another clue. Her first stop was her favorite Starbucks. Then Massage envy. Then she went home where i had a new phone waiting for her (hers sucked and was broken). Then She had to go to tempe town late where I was waiting for her by the pattleboats. They were frikin closed because they close at dark lol. but no matter it was still fun
. We walked until I could find the prettiest place on the little walkway there next to all the lake lights and then I got down on one knee. 
Aunt Marci said,
May 6, 2008 at 11:43 am
Aw man, that made me cry. Did she say yes…lol?
Aunt Marci said,
May 6, 2008 at 11:44 am
When and where is the wedding?
Mandy said,
May 6, 2008 at 11:48 am
William,
I am so happy for you. Congratulations!! We will be in MT 6/27-7/10. I just bought the tickets yesterday.
William said,
May 6, 2008 at 11:50 am
She bounced up and down for a second be she managed to say yes haha. As we walked by strangers she informed them that we were engaged. Some said congratulations, while others completely avoided us as if we were asking for money. Were not sure yet as to the date. We decided we would make a decision by thrusday of when and where.
I think we are still on track for a Montana wedding though.
Aunt Marci said,
May 6, 2008 at 12:17 pm
I think you should have it at the river piece…I’ll have Jarod bring his van….and then you can say your dream of “living in a van down by the river” came true…..you can even stay there to make it REAL. Is her family on board?
William said,
May 6, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Thats a pretty good ideah.. but I kind of had my heart set on this ideah. I was thinking it could be at grandpa’s yard. we could have square dancing and penutbutter spoons. We could all have tractor races! What do you think?!
Mandy said,
May 6, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Oh my gosh how funny. We were just atlking about having a huge crash derby race with all of those junk cars on 10 West. I think it would be hilarious if the bridal party was in one!
Aunt Marci said,
May 6, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Well, I really do like that idea but I don’t think we should leave Grandpa Russell out of the festivities, how about something at the family cemetary…..or the wedding at 10West and the reception at the cemetary….then boating at the river……we could play hide and go seek…..oh what fun we will have……everyone post their ideas for William and Melody’s wedding…..and by the way….one of the cable channels features hillbilly and white trash weddings….what do say we make it our personal challenge to get them on cable……ya all got the genes for it…..dig deep. Rule #1, no guests allowed in any vehicle made after say….1970…..for starters.
Hello Operator said,
May 6, 2008 at 7:56 pm
When i get married i am going to have my wedding at the Russell road grater so that Grandpa can be there. You may want to do the same…
Everyone please write a verse to help me finish this hill billy wedding song:
I had a hillbilly wedding at the family graveyard
So my grand-pa could be there
Got stuck in a ditch on the way there
My Grandpa Bill is buried on a hill
In a place called Russell vill