tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68630080682883098112024-03-13T21:31:21.227-07:00The HoopersCome What May and Love ItChelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-32163212680977293662010-02-10T12:44:00.000-08:002010-02-10T12:47:14.745-08:00Micah's Birth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMfdyyqUlJpXcQn08m9VooiAydcV1Vm9ZA11cpfZHdHvKpnN5hBzDG9XOnqaDzlC5i-85xUgNbfwfm9aWOwt1LKYi0Sf5OODGp5lq-rYJYu-GBwDC84vfuTr8snZbswEMYDfPiYMolGns/s1600-h/100_9990.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMfdyyqUlJpXcQn08m9VooiAydcV1Vm9ZA11cpfZHdHvKpnN5hBzDG9XOnqaDzlC5i-85xUgNbfwfm9aWOwt1LKYi0Sf5OODGp5lq-rYJYu-GBwDC84vfuTr8snZbswEMYDfPiYMolGns/s200/100_9990.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436719135931239506" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A little late, but Micah was born! :) He was born on December 23rd at 3:38 p.m. He weighed 8 lbs and was 20.5 inches. We are excited to have him in our family!Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-57368448575774452412009-10-12T08:29:00.000-07:002009-10-12T08:36:46.333-07:00Snowy Day FunThe first snowfall of winter came this last week and we had a great day playing out in the snow! The kids loved making a snowman and sliding down our front yard in our sled.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqLgtAUrzKL_8SWNYasvA2lzZEEGUX3OmTnX93GuXKeqPPzz3_sKE1gOLIMxsUOdyzS8tQT4uQWddPjRZyoYpxzjs97Xbn1UY0hKM84yrbXMuLt6QmebbGC_Mds_3BYuBjzCAeG32WTBc/s1600-h/100_9878.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqLgtAUrzKL_8SWNYasvA2lzZEEGUX3OmTnX93GuXKeqPPzz3_sKE1gOLIMxsUOdyzS8tQT4uQWddPjRZyoYpxzjs97Xbn1UY0hKM84yrbXMuLt6QmebbGC_Mds_3BYuBjzCAeG32WTBc/s200/100_9878.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391736442276404034" border="0" /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Darby loved chasing the snowballs and trying to steal the carrot from the snowman.</span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KAd4DfIDH_m2zZkaHZJplth2wQMQ5Jg0P9MLspjn5mZhqzM5M4fBBjv_Jd1WlahwvGN0ZduCMG29dPtZWT4khr5AlPoecl-UZw3FxEILWh3qVZDxn13IEA19PhNDGg-OdRfXrtQPxB0/s1600-h/100_9879.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KAd4DfIDH_m2zZkaHZJplth2wQMQ5Jg0P9MLspjn5mZhqzM5M4fBBjv_Jd1WlahwvGN0ZduCMG29dPtZWT4khr5AlPoecl-UZw3FxEILWh3qVZDxn13IEA19PhNDGg-OdRfXrtQPxB0/s200/100_9879.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391736453167404066" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNO3DS71hig9tn7bRqPAe09gbfEVB4eBMB_XEJ82Ek7rpZT_uuMdoGLObCjg1oDYBTZ_OeHy4-hiXBVk3NZ-5SSz4eEgjQYBdontpQwBPxBwmz3PaUuhuD8bTImQvpIp432Ly27BGP7M/s1600-h/100_9877.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNO3DS71hig9tn7bRqPAe09gbfEVB4eBMB_XEJ82Ek7rpZT_uuMdoGLObCjg1oDYBTZ_OeHy4-hiXBVk3NZ-5SSz4eEgjQYBdontpQwBPxBwmz3PaUuhuD8bTImQvpIp432Ly27BGP7M/s200/100_9877.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391736435850835826" border="0" /></a>That day the power went out for 4 hours and so I built us a fire and we warmed up with home-made cocoa. YUM! :)Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-55981669143530451222009-09-17T12:50:00.000-07:002009-09-17T12:54:06.172-07:00Darby Choking<h3 style="font-weight: normal;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message">So grateful my dog is o.k.! My dog and her dog friend got their collars tangled and it was scary there for awhile. We couldn't get them untangled, they were choking and Darby got a bloody nose. We found a guy with a knife who cut off Darby'<span class="text_exposed_show">s collar. She is doing good now, and I am watching to make sure she makes a full recovery. :(</span></span></h3>Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-28314388707741278072009-09-16T20:01:00.000-07:002009-09-16T20:25:37.374-07:00September Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVrIsjIz88x07HmYaMBO51A3u6XLw80VEerN33FtiJG_jTN5vWemACFM_5AcYmo3793Uc6J3wn5wvdenx0p9jE7TxGNu7u0XSVqQqWNniA3TmwK0DZoeYzFFXXAffFo8QWFcr0SCA-ma8/s1600-h/100_9806.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVrIsjIz88x07HmYaMBO51A3u6XLw80VEerN33FtiJG_jTN5vWemACFM_5AcYmo3793Uc6J3wn5wvdenx0p9jE7TxGNu7u0XSVqQqWNniA3TmwK0DZoeYzFFXXAffFo8QWFcr0SCA-ma8/s200/100_9806.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382272146320184162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JdxzhL_1SDGHNewdnI2ln2G2Su8vspEkS1KjpP-ZCPoghhtILz4Zg_TmTPoogWGw9oPf5pBXFCRHPnWOKt2_tq-s2dli0ChHWZ511UXPXckgNhrlgQXeHsRuttoHSOK_xypP6_JexO8/s1600-h/100_9825.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JdxzhL_1SDGHNewdnI2ln2G2Su8vspEkS1KjpP-ZCPoghhtILz4Zg_TmTPoogWGw9oPf5pBXFCRHPnWOKt2_tq-s2dli0ChHWZ511UXPXckgNhrlgQXeHsRuttoHSOK_xypP6_JexO8/s200/100_9825.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382272138645921746" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1OPDAv9l6USkQtPSngqTgsPMLbOwAoOy26Kf1nyYBRijDc0aPqSoMmi2McL5nGcfX5QWFlTr9Sbf9P5drITTxhNUTWJ0mc21tF6PO9NhH5c9rlBahL6UHXGTr-qMz5idB1lYXRjj5oAU/s1600-h/100_9812.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1OPDAv9l6USkQtPSngqTgsPMLbOwAoOy26Kf1nyYBRijDc0aPqSoMmi2McL5nGcfX5QWFlTr9Sbf9P5drITTxhNUTWJ0mc21tF6PO9NhH5c9rlBahL6UHXGTr-qMz5idB1lYXRjj5oAU/s200/100_9812.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382272129257308210" border="0" /></a><br />Long time no post...sorry! Here is the update on the Hooper clan. Baby number 3 is on the way. He, yes another boy is due December 26th! We are very excited and have picked out the name Deagon Thomas. Pregnancy was a little rough, ok so not fun at all at the beginning, but the nausea has gone away and I am enjoying a very active little munchkin. :)<br /><br />Trent and his family put on the Bear Pa Charity ride again this summer and it was a great success! Lots of hard work from everyone, but so rewarding when you get to see the families that this money will go to help. If anyone is interested in participating, volunteering or donating to the charity, just let us know!<br /><br />I am still active with teaching my exercise group, which is really fun for me. I don't know why I feel so good making other people miserable. ;) j/k! Lots of fun coming up with new challenging workouts for a variety of people. I think I am going to start posting the workouts we do on a blog that I will link with on this page. Hopefully!<br /><br />Gabe is 3 1/2 and really likes pretending he is everyone's (especially Sammy's) mother. He is really good at letting everyone Know the rules and what they should and shouldn't do. :) His imagination is taking off and it is fun to listen to him play make-believe.<br /><br />Sammy is 21 months old and his vocabulary is starting to take off. He loves playing with Gabe and getting dirty. He is my cuddle bug.<br /><br />Darby is almost a year old and is learning how to heal and be a good doggy.<br /><br />Milly is 3 1/2 and is an avid moth hunter.<br /><br />We are all doing well but miss seeing our family and friends that don't live near!Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-59509539268481023962009-01-24T22:18:00.000-08:002009-01-24T22:28:57.952-08:00Derbyshire<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikC2N7xKYri9H-NjsWSOGx6BvA3OyxL1qoYFPvXPP2pUDLIMCXB9UAYadM0NpIXBa9Xqk24Gcuvx0zURK-i8u8FOL1TtWxPcFE_ZjpkR9OMWEpe1SR0sefL_XQAQ651DeTqKk_pm5-ejw/s1600-h/100_9471.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikC2N7xKYri9H-NjsWSOGx6BvA3OyxL1qoYFPvXPP2pUDLIMCXB9UAYadM0NpIXBa9Xqk24Gcuvx0zURK-i8u8FOL1TtWxPcFE_ZjpkR9OMWEpe1SR0sefL_XQAQ651DeTqKk_pm5-ejw/s200/100_9471.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295114406421211346" border="0" /></a><br />We got a new puppy!!!!!!!!! I am just a little excited...can you tell? Her name is Derbyshire and we call her Derby (pronounced Darby) She is named after a county in England. I thought it befitting since she is an English springer spaniel. It also is the county that the fabled Mr. Darcy of <span style="font-style: italic;">Pride and Prejudice</span> grew up. Which happens to be my favorite book. She is a great dog, three months old, gentle, quick learner, great with the kids. Now if she could just get the hang of potty training we're set! ;)Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-62465675764397457062008-12-13T09:57:00.000-08:002008-12-13T10:01:07.155-08:00Deer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5hyphenhyphenB7DdLu2eyendcdzVqmG2e1_67HlASb8f5sY5u7STYRl_4FIKocgVgisRh6NUGFr6n_gVFnp9f7Z06ZKlQ5lpVjydQ7PNXbLr4oarJGsrW3aQJzif3clg3U829veZq5iRM7SLSH7zc/s1600-h/100_9329.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5hyphenhyphenB7DdLu2eyendcdzVqmG2e1_67HlASb8f5sY5u7STYRl_4FIKocgVgisRh6NUGFr6n_gVFnp9f7Z06ZKlQ5lpVjydQ7PNXbLr4oarJGsrW3aQJzif3clg3U829veZq5iRM7SLSH7zc/s200/100_9329.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279335652020351954" border="0" /></a>I woke up one morning this week and found three deer on our front yard. Here is a picture of two of them. Another reason I love Montana! We see them all the time! Gabe has started to say that he wants to ride them. <span style="font-style: italic;">Baaaaaad </span>idea kiddo! Love ya...but no. :)Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-68658402774026736632008-12-13T07:55:00.000-08:002008-12-13T09:56:11.836-08:00Carpet, Tableclothes and Other EvilsSo the other day I was helping Gabe go potty and when I returned to the dinner table Sammy had effectively pulled the table cloth off the table with the contents of his Gerber dark green <span style="font-style: italic;">garden</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">vegetables </span>onto the floor. It made the biggest splat I have seen. So I got to thinking as I sat on my hands and knees cleaning up the mess...who ever invented carpet must not of had children, what a hideous mess! Also whoever invented tablecloths must not have had children either. Again stupid invention! I can see how for some people they are pretty and great an all but I think from now on I am banning the use of them till my kids are much, much older. Also I am redoubling my efforts to save up for hardwood floors! Bye Bye shag sea foam blue carpet!! (Who puts carpet in the kitchen and dinning rooms anyway?!)<br /><br />I'll get off my soapbox now. Thank you.Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-76452092800335286842008-12-04T19:49:00.000-08:002008-12-04T19:51:52.813-08:00Sammy Turns 1<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzKI1QXcQmUDbIi6AQMF0bptVKdl8yv3LCn3mi2ErB8DZOnDYEQ4USJRA3qhdGllx_SXMxSckDAd4BItmv0NI4Mzd9mf4f9M_ZKMZGBclRiGJjlLH48P0MCLcfwQbUEWv4o04rGgx4aA/s1600-h/12.4.08+089.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzKI1QXcQmUDbIi6AQMF0bptVKdl8yv3LCn3mi2ErB8DZOnDYEQ4USJRA3qhdGllx_SXMxSckDAd4BItmv0NI4Mzd9mf4f9M_ZKMZGBclRiGJjlLH48P0MCLcfwQbUEWv4o04rGgx4aA/s200/12.4.08+089.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276148380046623682" border="0" /></a>Our little Sammy turned 1!!! Happy Birthday little guy!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For more pictures and video check out his page.<br /></div>Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-69675416899339222582008-12-04T19:47:00.000-08:002008-12-04T21:58:28.229-08:00River Webb<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXIkcJp058wdWjAgISfAsQcwSsEC50HD2TLKWcSqmgG1MAZMkIU6etmtAG-TAd29uoJooIePFao6OfFXNoINpgmgCEtruufFQlqMkvMkfSPu6TKyYYvvZE2G2QDdIaNT9DfchyFLvsXek/s1600-h/12.4.08+074.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXIkcJp058wdWjAgISfAsQcwSsEC50HD2TLKWcSqmgG1MAZMkIU6etmtAG-TAd29uoJooIePFao6OfFXNoINpgmgCEtruufFQlqMkvMkfSPu6TKyYYvvZE2G2QDdIaNT9DfchyFLvsXek/s200/12.4.08+074.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276147839059023794" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Cutest girlie ever! River you are sooo cute! Thanks for playing at my house!<br />(Brother Dave's daughter)<br /></div>Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-44135544653545412812008-12-04T19:45:00.000-08:002008-12-04T19:47:34.661-08:00Super capes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdHpeEp6YoEDr41dUgdXLw9QJvfJboz7_ZPEKvpAdKxBscL0oqYW-V20jbDP5-w1yT_YYUYnKhNFVekM1NPJqCOw_S6w0de64ZKqLxvW0Nw8gTscwzrFfHASlvsgvNLRl5R1o9johDB5U/s1600-h/12.4.08+061.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdHpeEp6YoEDr41dUgdXLw9QJvfJboz7_ZPEKvpAdKxBscL0oqYW-V20jbDP5-w1yT_YYUYnKhNFVekM1NPJqCOw_S6w0de64ZKqLxvW0Nw8gTscwzrFfHASlvsgvNLRl5R1o9johDB5U/s200/12.4.08+061.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276147160919993202" border="0" /></a>For Christmas I made super capes for my brothers kids. It was really fun to see them run around in it. (Gabe's super cape is apart of his everyday wardrobe)Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-43784176565651989272008-12-04T19:40:00.000-08:002008-12-04T19:44:57.456-08:00Thanksgiving Turkey<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8NuxTpYm7LeJcznECSL6WTMMUXMyHx-P6qmnqwXFSNc4z9_GbpVmvH5NOHp8pNWki7E_z6q7LlnVuDIFQYfSYP360sRKR98Qc04ZDHgPdKZR359-4DmtLTFVeyaBWwyhm0Cn5HtLF2M/s1600-h/12.4.08+056.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8NuxTpYm7LeJcznECSL6WTMMUXMyHx-P6qmnqwXFSNc4z9_GbpVmvH5NOHp8pNWki7E_z6q7LlnVuDIFQYfSYP360sRKR98Qc04ZDHgPdKZR359-4DmtLTFVeyaBWwyhm0Cn5HtLF2M/s200/12.4.08+056.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276146300526209730" border="0" /></a><br />For Thanksgiving my family came to our house. My parents brought a home grown turkey. The thing was HUGE! It weighed 50 pounds...not stuffed! It barely fit into my oven! We had to put little Sammy up next to it to give you a size perspective. Thanks for the good food Pops!Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-24710225594976707672008-12-04T19:32:00.000-08:002008-12-04T19:40:02.846-08:00Ella's Funeral<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJ_IP2UarPZGuDGRvf5knwywgvlMjL2d2KcOmOwgYDxV20j5HwXdlNLsy5YOqCZ_Znn3yDbKKCEgpqBNGbEbGHHYlSAUahR2FRFjXSLtTpfTaecC_e0jhIL44UxaRjkjILqfctADjoOY/s1600-h/DSCF8326.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJ_IP2UarPZGuDGRvf5knwywgvlMjL2d2KcOmOwgYDxV20j5HwXdlNLsy5YOqCZ_Znn3yDbKKCEgpqBNGbEbGHHYlSAUahR2FRFjXSLtTpfTaecC_e0jhIL44UxaRjkjILqfctADjoOY/s200/DSCF8326.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276145370265811154" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">"Here Sidney I stole these for you!"<br /><br />(Sidney is Trent's cousins daughter)<br /></div>Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-1347486903057534972008-12-04T19:25:00.000-08:002008-12-05T10:28:49.854-08:00Memories of Ella McArthur<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6EoY7eJCGI7VR6aRhbZIvmBjmvGwaV-eLepM0K_w2Z_l71TN0Cc92_tqsXZ179-y3CieogFnj9EjpcsWLos8P7Yb9E2_8cxRAivLjiSqFTu-0iLWDNySAa_W8oUfHIeiVphTt1DJcCVs/s1600-h/DSCF8328.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6EoY7eJCGI7VR6aRhbZIvmBjmvGwaV-eLepM0K_w2Z_l71TN0Cc92_tqsXZ179-y3CieogFnj9EjpcsWLos8P7Yb9E2_8cxRAivLjiSqFTu-0iLWDNySAa_W8oUfHIeiVphTt1DJcCVs/s200/DSCF8328.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276142437042555858" border="0" /></a><br />The reason we were in Utah for Halloween was for Trent's Grandmothers funeral. Ella was a wonderful woman that I loved. I will miss her. My favorite memories of her are:<br /><br />Teaching her how to kick a soccer ball and how she could only get it a few feet until we told her to imagine it was President Bushes head. I'm not kidding the ball went three times as far!<br /><br />The road trip to Idaho with Grandma McArthur, Daryl, and Bonnie.<br /><br />Running to the car after watching fireworks at Weber State. We got going a ways and she laughed and said she better stop before she wet herself. She was sooo cute!<br /><br />We'll miss you Grandma!!Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-15008460003943461842008-12-04T19:21:00.000-08:002008-12-04T19:25:14.173-08:00Halloween<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJQKMUgJsacsZsR9pRcZrWLMpYdMUFZWJbcNCSMjcKfymcnvuNGajOxVY3yTFnEgvo4Bbz5rXIqr3ycVXkMzY8L_IJqo9-HsaUFA-ifKFhMK3Qa6Ob8y9aecoMAmFI32xqic4o0ZVH4Q/s1600-h/DSCF8303.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJQKMUgJsacsZsR9pRcZrWLMpYdMUFZWJbcNCSMjcKfymcnvuNGajOxVY3yTFnEgvo4Bbz5rXIqr3ycVXkMzY8L_IJqo9-HsaUFA-ifKFhMK3Qa6Ob8y9aecoMAmFI32xqic4o0ZVH4Q/s200/DSCF8303.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276141312518961826" border="0" /></a><br />For Halloween the boys got to be in Utah with their Nana and Papa. Gabe was a cowboy and Sam was a tiger. Gabe really thought it was cool that you could just go knock on peoples doors and get candy. Kids must have came up with this holiday!Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-47493165242565184402008-10-24T14:36:00.000-07:002008-10-24T14:41:02.675-07:00Painting the House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbJlVtpSzQcFC4Ijd9MRZClNQxkBWn3fbw6cuyos8d-r71JLDaIYwjVR0kgiZjqo7fLqBB4SNQJVgwp8QFthqHBoJe-3kl9x_ICWkXAFUKyHyODE37Y2EgBbGK_Mbd4ZVEryBOtODe04/s1600-h/october+20,+2008+062.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbJlVtpSzQcFC4Ijd9MRZClNQxkBWn3fbw6cuyos8d-r71JLDaIYwjVR0kgiZjqo7fLqBB4SNQJVgwp8QFthqHBoJe-3kl9x_ICWkXAFUKyHyODE37Y2EgBbGK_Mbd4ZVEryBOtODe04/s200/october+20,+2008+062.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260838172059275666" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDOerDUMIQBx06ejEh8O9v_OV5Xw_LGguO54kn84TegC_bfvex0i8hmWMWN8egbq9AC1fqO-8KerVl06QIvKG-bfUnMkLi9UtIQsuXZmNP0UpHv5GmHlDiJbbJ3ETHRs3H9VUCU9kxw4/s1600-h/october+20,+2008+122.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDOerDUMIQBx06ejEh8O9v_OV5Xw_LGguO54kn84TegC_bfvex0i8hmWMWN8egbq9AC1fqO-8KerVl06QIvKG-bfUnMkLi9UtIQsuXZmNP0UpHv5GmHlDiJbbJ3ETHRs3H9VUCU9kxw4/s200/october+20,+2008+122.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260838173307573682" border="0" /></a>Our house is finally painted! A big shout-out to all those that helped this happen! We couldn't have done it without you! Thanks!Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-81973890489675142342008-10-24T14:15:00.000-07:002008-10-24T14:36:02.224-07:00My experience at the swearing inTrent had a great time getting sworn in (or so it seemed to me). Let me tell you a snippet of what was going on in the balcony with me and the boys. I could tell this whole ceremony was steeped in tradition, they also took as long as they possibly could to make it special. Each person got introduced to the State Bar and recommended by a attorney in good standing which meant a short explanation of why they should be admitted. (Some not so short) Gabe got bored and decided to test how many times he could announce that he had to go potty. Three trips down 2 flights of stairs and across the capital building to the bathroom latter and thankfully Trent still wasn't up for his turn.<br /><br />So Gabe takes his extra Unders from the diaper bag and holds them up for all to see and announced that he had found his unders. I was slightly embarrassed to say the least. All the while Sammy decides that the best place to play is right on the edge of the stairs.<br /><br />Congrats Honey but next time I am hiring a babysitter to help! LOL<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzU68clWQzBIEfmXcuNEkIRCX4HhhqV1_hP0peumNFQREhaLYGJw0uXJnJrNN7u8XnjNjGuVOzugOMt0DF8aw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Here is a video of them presenting Trent to the Bar of MT.Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-69173319391204046612008-10-24T14:11:00.000-07:002008-10-24T14:15:45.338-07:00Passed the Bar!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7EzYoWVqXxw9_Dyn-ptMjJUvNI5ha1LzvCgfCPVcriu1eVIeoupvn9N4r8reXtWsbDXUlu1wiumKg3wagvBoQl-WodIdIDlDCbmVkP8cOy7N5CiUfHbCCfO7gJVvd4ESYd9uohPBn6Q/s1600-h/october+20,+2008+186.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7EzYoWVqXxw9_Dyn-ptMjJUvNI5ha1LzvCgfCPVcriu1eVIeoupvn9N4r8reXtWsbDXUlu1wiumKg3wagvBoQl-WodIdIDlDCbmVkP8cOy7N5CiUfHbCCfO7gJVvd4ESYd9uohPBn6Q/s200/october+20,+2008+186.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260832043812631218" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Yeah for Trent! Good job on passing the Bar exam! We are excited to have that worry over with! Here is a fuzzy picture of them swearing him in at the state capital in Helena.Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-65822801371472399272008-07-30T14:21:00.000-07:002008-12-11T12:33:22.862-08:00Fun Montana PicturesHere are some fun Montana pictures we have taken since moving to this huge beautiful State!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmRXep7CuDmBPgPDuJdHAz6ZjgCVTdd2EtkyXNZ9ns-5mUfLXkTCOvNxGb0aL1D8Hb9oxwlmrW6hhUXa6x4jg_CfSzAqZikh_Kv1GfQ6gB90gIFZsoUiZwRo-UNz2sed3Zp_LvPeBRy4/s1600-h/100_8791.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmRXep7CuDmBPgPDuJdHAz6ZjgCVTdd2EtkyXNZ9ns-5mUfLXkTCOvNxGb0aL1D8Hb9oxwlmrW6hhUXa6x4jg_CfSzAqZikh_Kv1GfQ6gB90gIFZsoUiZwRo-UNz2sed3Zp_LvPeBRy4/s200/100_8791.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228922584202100738" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1O4UgE6cEE2f1ud05_2IxZp82XFwLKFTf6F_w3qkDAIglTVdOb1prsNcVVeVcGZt0EAQI8VSECEufsTgC65BFWsnwmJIZMDy7B1OExtV4XVD20QDGjGwM1RiPAv_RwR8Ceh1uYyoMJPU/s1600-h/100_8788.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1O4UgE6cEE2f1ud05_2IxZp82XFwLKFTf6F_w3qkDAIglTVdOb1prsNcVVeVcGZt0EAQI8VSECEufsTgC65BFWsnwmJIZMDy7B1OExtV4XVD20QDGjGwM1RiPAv_RwR8Ceh1uYyoMJPU/s200/100_8788.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228922588681005074" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif3YcKVe56AWbuy5QOAUWyz4rt2J7Ggp9wTZcQDYyo8fxYgVS1f3GEqLl4UhR_gnWPSWMFDMdIQXjav9DBfgs4vqGr3RpLW3wC91xH9XmNgumhbw4wj3fz2WZC7yDaxU2VcqQVlDfPM2E/s1600-h/100_8792.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif3YcKVe56AWbuy5QOAUWyz4rt2J7Ggp9wTZcQDYyo8fxYgVS1f3GEqLl4UhR_gnWPSWMFDMdIQXjav9DBfgs4vqGr3RpLW3wC91xH9XmNgumhbw4wj3fz2WZC7yDaxU2VcqQVlDfPM2E/s200/100_8792.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228922594895926354" border="0" /></a>Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-59796431531961042212008-07-30T14:06:00.000-07:002008-12-11T12:33:23.009-08:00Trent Finishes the Bar<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh01SSYsNkkrwLPPK79hvO94KnrLh4teZaOmFBC0ri0wyUxObhdAFulZCAd4K880jphXs2f0rurgqaLfzjaB2qmEHL4QT8PWIlq1nybdL5do_kpL_pCTwkJmLSc8Dts7CfQMqBW9Suzfxg/s1600-h/100_8812.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh01SSYsNkkrwLPPK79hvO94KnrLh4teZaOmFBC0ri0wyUxObhdAFulZCAd4K880jphXs2f0rurgqaLfzjaB2qmEHL4QT8PWIlq1nybdL5do_kpL_pCTwkJmLSc8Dts7CfQMqBW9Suzfxg/s200/100_8812.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228918346267134338" border="0" /></a><br />Today is the last day of the Bar exam! YES we finally did it!! We are so proud of Trent and all the hard work he has put in. Good job TRENT!!!<br /><br />We love you!Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-5149934347229219042008-06-20T20:37:00.000-07:002008-06-20T21:58:22.091-07:00Star Spangled Banner<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dywtlcx83Tx-DJFjk1Vmo4FJSvtQAHFyziWzPldyKili8DOpVro-NkM9x6PJfyNFDjzskiH2Kc2ch47G177VQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Trent and the guys worked so hard on these songs!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwUHA-M0QSDEjU3VLb_Rrq4BouipT6y2n4KWzjXn_k7FGJ-lrbcCnxJfkG67POMSSIn5bVoMZrb5Jnevb0dDA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-26332916880338035242008-06-20T20:26:00.000-07:002008-12-11T12:33:23.362-08:00Graduation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7jCxS4kcMQPkMYHsl-VuXJtMzfnA153PojOKVw3ojfgpKcwCtcQvC-_3ooCEHJcGUBtOhwJCvM5UrSFbn-OZKZ_RVFwkso3ntJUzNJ2mgFZFd63HiLV7kiFKTHRxcfKNJoV8ybw852Pk/s1600-h/085.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7jCxS4kcMQPkMYHsl-VuXJtMzfnA153PojOKVw3ojfgpKcwCtcQvC-_3ooCEHJcGUBtOhwJCvM5UrSFbn-OZKZ_RVFwkso3ntJUzNJ2mgFZFd63HiLV7kiFKTHRxcfKNJoV8ybw852Pk/s200/085.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214173122703845170" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;">ATTENTION THIS JUST IN: TRENT GRADUATED!!!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yes, it finally happened. We now have an official graduate on our hands.<br />Good job Trent!!!!</span></span><br /></span></div>Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-80694969531824919392008-06-12T13:57:00.000-07:002008-06-12T14:15:27.896-07:00Observations of a new MontananThings I have observed since I have become a Montanan:<br /><br />I counted about 40 pickup trucks on my way to a store. (Not a long drive)<br />Went on a run and saw a family of 6 foxes<br />People tend to be very friendly<br />There is wildlife all over! Mainly bunnies, Ducks, Foxes, Deer...<br />Mountains are gorgeous<br />There are more options for license plates for this state than I have EVER seen!Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-86271928592639222572008-06-05T20:22:00.000-07:002008-06-05T20:33:31.264-07:00Yes We Are Alive!After a hiatus from blogging I thought I would update everyone what has been going on with the Hoopers! We have moved from Spokane. OK...hold on, I am going to tell you our plans for the summer, it may get confusing. <br /><br />After moving from Spokane we drove to Billings and dropped our belongings off in a storage unit. Then we drove our family including the cat to Nebraska for six days of relaxation. (We will put on some pictures later)<br /><br />From Nebraska we drove back to Billings and stayed about 3 days in a Hotel driving around every day to see the city and look at houses. From Billings we drove to Missoula were we are now. In total we figure we spent 7 days in the car. <br /><br />We are now in Missoula for 2 months while Trent studies and takes the bar. From Missoula we will drive to Utah for about 3 weeks and then drive back to Billings for good. <br /><br />Whhheeeeewww sorry for the long narrative, we will get back soon with pictures and fun stories. <br /><br />Love you guys and hope all is well with everyone!Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-90625760226836859862008-03-28T11:01:00.000-07:002008-03-28T21:43:23.805-07:00Ode to TrentTrent Turns 29!!!<br />Everyone look out! Trent is one year away from being 30! :) In honor of Trent's impending birthday I am honoring him with a slew of pictures. I hope everyone enjoys the seeing pictures from the life of Trent. <br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fhooper.trent%2Falbumid%2F5182852592457532305%3Fkind%3Dphoto%26alt%3Drss" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="192" width="288"></embed><br /><br /><br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&captions=1&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fhooper.trent%2Falbumid%2F5182982072836605121%3Fkind%3Dphoto%26alt%3Drss" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="192" width="288"></embed><br /><br />Trent I love ya! Thanks for being a wonderful husband and father. We look forward to another wonderful year.Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863008068288309811.post-74527020484844996932008-03-12T22:08:00.001-07:002008-12-11T12:33:23.582-08:00Raptor Reef<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB8IwF2X7vXh7NcfwOeLg0t1HcbKLnaHy4Wbi6wWhHxMGC-g67ExGcplI2QWP6gHRxTDcSr8FA6THoPo2tgLWJfsvyVUP_1rNfx5DB5khKZiFuhIfdrUmGNDxt_fkrRYosI-gsZdcO2U/s1600-h/DSC01052.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB8IwF2X7vXh7NcfwOeLg0t1HcbKLnaHy4Wbi6wWhHxMGC-g67ExGcplI2QWP6gHRxTDcSr8FA6THoPo2tgLWJfsvyVUP_1rNfx5DB5khKZiFuhIfdrUmGNDxt_fkrRYosI-gsZdcO2U/s200/DSC01052.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177088774892471778" border="0" /></a>Our family went to an indoor water park today. Trent is on Spring Break so we took the opportunity to get out and have some fun. Gabe was a little weary of the water at first but we got him to go down some slides and by the time it was time to go he wanted to stay! Sam on the other hand wasn't to impressed by the experience. Oh well!Chelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655885510338217923noreply@blogger.com1