Monday, December 7, 2009

Zariah's 3rd birthday

Daddy and Zariah playing with her new "palace" that Daddy got her!
Zariah in her new dress up clothes from Erika and Micah
Funky blue haired barbie cake


Opening a present from Grandma





Sunday, October 4, 2009

don't tell daddy!!
My first time eating ketchup!!

no words....



rainy day...so they played princess and I made them a box-car-carraige!



reading with daddy!



Friday, September 4, 2009


These girls love each other so much!!!

Accident Prone Maleah


Mother-like reflexes wont do for this girl, if I want her to live "dent free" I will have to have reflexes like Edward Cullen!!! Poor child is such a clutz! Just look at the picture, That forehead bruise is a week old, and gone down from the size of a golf ball, and you can't see her tooth that is split in half! The doctor/dentist is going to know us by name.... So thanks Kevan for passing on that gene!

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Remembering Grandpa

In sixth grade I was asked to interview a family member and do a presentation of their life. I chose to present the life of my grandpa Dean. Then I overlooked just how amazing my Grandpa was. He was always so amazing, but I didn't pay attention to just how wonderful he was. As I grew I opened my eyes, and as I got to know more about his life I was amazed. Years ago I took Kevan to meet my grandparents. Kevan loved to meet Grandpa and hear his stories all about sports, and BYU. We played games, we always played games with grandpa. He loved to win! Kevan and Grandma beat Grandpa and me at Sequence. Grandpa just smiled and said, "I want a rematch!" What a character he was! Months ago I took the girls to meet their Great-grandparents. Zariah loved grandpa! He had to use a walker then, but he was lively as ever! Zariah would smile when he got up to walk and she would say with a giggle, "mama, what's grandpa doin'?" He made Zariah laugh, and of course me to. We played games, we always played games with grandpa! Grandpa won rummicube. We had such a good time, as always!
Weeks ago I heard grandpa wasn't doing so well, so Mom and I went to see him. I said, "How are you doing?"
he said, "not good."
I replied "well you look good!"
Quickly as can be he said, "no, I'm just good looking!"
He was good looking! He made Zariah laugh, and of course me to. We played games, I always played games with grandpa! I enjoyed sharing this time with my Grandpa.  Later in that trip he asked who was kissing Zariah, we looked, and no one was there. He said that someone was kissing Zariah on the cheek. Zariah giggled, and wiped her cheek.
I know that someone was there, there for us, there for grandpa. Grandpa touched my heart throughout my life, and expecially the last time I got to see him. I'm so grateful I got to spend some time with my Grandpa, and I'm glad that my girls got to meet him to.
I will forever love and miss you grandpa. Thank you for the laughs, the smiles and love you gave to me. Thank you for the spirit and example you have been, and will always be. I am so thankful for the gospel and knowing that there are angels watching over us, and I know that you will be watching over us now, and I know that I will see you again someday.




Leo L. Dean passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2009, at the age of 88. He was born November 17, 1920, in American Fork, Utah, to Leonard Dean and Estella Jensen. Leo married Margie Lois Ferrin. They had three children and were later divorced. Leo married Magdalene Thornton Morrill, the mother of seven young children, March 27, 1965, in Farmington, Utah, and they had two sons.

Leo learned to work hard at a young age and loved any and every game that could be played. He enjoyed basketball, softball, golf and playing games with his children and grandchildren. Even when his heart was weak, he was always up for a game of cards or Sequence.

He loved music. Leo played the violin, drums, and loved to sing. In high school he was involved in the band, choirs and was a favorite in musicals in high school and college. He attended Brigham Young University and LDS Business College studying accounting. Leo served in the Navy in World War II, and in the United States Naval Reserves from 1944-1946. For much of his life he worked as a business manager in the furniture industry. When he "retired" he worked for the Boulevard in St. George. Leo and Magdalene enjoyed working at the LDS Temple in St. George, he also loved to travel, fish and eat at quality restaurants.

He is survived by his wife, Magdalene Thornton Morrill Dean of St. George, UT; children, Margie Dean (Vern) Firth of Taylorsville, UT, Keith Dean of La Mesa, CA, Magdalene "Mickie" Morrill (Richard) Olsen of Independence, MO, Ann Marie Morrill (Ralph) McAffee of Cedar City, UT, Genevieve Morrill (Scott) Atkin of Cedar City, UT, JoLynn Morrill (Steve) Black of New Harmony, UT, Jean Morrill (Scott) Stephens of Couer d'Alene, ID, Richard (Kathy) Morrill of Hilsborough, OR, Alan Dean of St. George, UT, and Brent (Brenda) Dean of Seattle, WA. Leo has 46 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by sons, Ferrin Dean and David Grant Morrill.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 7, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, St. George, UT. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will take place in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Bouncing tigger, running Maleah

I know I'm a mean mom, but I just thought this was so cute, and the funniest thing to be affraid of...

Friday, July 31, 2009

More birthday fun!

Maleah opening her birthday presents
Maleah's birthday cake.

we went to this playground for a little bit to let Maleah try out her climbing skills!


birthday fun!

Here are a few pictures from the petting zoo we went to on Maleah's birthday. She had so much fun, (well we all did!!)
Kevan showing Maleah the Emu and Ostrich, but Maleah was affraid of the goats so she had to keep her eye on them at all times!
The cute little baby pigs!

The monkey liked Zariah, but yelled at Maleah every time she came near!


Maleah was affraid of even the little baby goats! She is so silly!



this donkey was so fun, he followed Zariah everywhere!




Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Happy birthday Maleah!

Maleah's favorite present (a box!)
She did so good opening up her presents, she loves to destroy things!













Tomorrow is Maleah's 1st birthday! Grandma Yost came for a visit and gave Maleah some early birthday presents. She loves them!

I just can't believe that my little girl is going to be 1 tomorrow. how quickly time flies! I remember feeling so frightened to be welcoming a second child into the world. I was filled with anxiety, not sure of how our lives would change, not confident in my competence as a mother of 2! I was so worried, but as soon as little Maleah came into this world, and into my arms I knew that everything would be alright because she belonged with us. My life has been so blessed, and I am so lucky to have not 1, but 2 wonderful daughters. Maleah has the sweetest smile that can brighten up a room, and the hearts of everyone. She loves to laugh and play. she cuddles up to anyone, and no one can resist her sweet spirit. I can't believe that I was so worried about life with 2 children, it's the most wonderful thing in the world!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MALEAH!!!

Hooray for potty training!


This is Zariah after she filled up her very first potty chart! She has since filled up another one too, but we haven't bought her toy for that yet! Here she is holding the Dora house that she got as a prize for completing the chart! GOODBYE DIAPERS!(ok....not for awhile since Maleah's still in them!)

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Splashing!

We found a great park in St George, the girls had so much fun! Here are a few pics:
















These girls were made for walkin'!

A little short here of the girls at there great-grandma and grandpa's house in St. George, Utah...and for those who wanted to see Maleah walking! (She just started walking much better, she didn't crawl at all today!)

Sunday, July 12, 2009

There's no place like home!

What a long summer it's been! It's been interesting, some good, some bad. We are home now, and we are so excited to be here. It's amazing, for as long as We've lived in Pocatello we have talked about going home (Coeur d' Alene), but I feel that in our adventure this summer we have found a new place to call home. I love being in Pocatello. We also have the internet now, so I will be blogging more(if I can stand staying up after my kiddos are down!).
It was nice to see my family, but I learned this summer that the most comfortable place to call home is wherever my husband and kids are. I take comfort in them, and as much as I love my extended family, I wont feel lonely anymore because I have what is most important by my side.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Our Lava Vacation

Jackie came down to pocatello a few months ago and took us to Lava hot springs, we had a great time, but really I just wanted to show a picture of the bathtub in our hotel room...

the picture doesn't do it justice, it was HUGE!!!!!


It's been so long since I posted anything on here I may have forgotten how! Well, if I do remember I will have an overload of pics to put up! I will try to quickly summerize what's been going on in the Haynie family with a few photos thrown in! First the most recent.. We have all been sick for about 2 weeks now, and we're finally getting better! here is a photo of the girls this morningMaleah has 2 new teeth, and is sitting up on her own (although not for long periods) Zariah is such a proud sweet sister. There is nothing she loves more than loving on Maleah! Maleah loves nothing more than when Zariah leaves her alone!!! Ok, that's not completely true, Zariah makes her laugh all the time. Maleah has the sweetest laugh and smile, and Zariah is such a comedian, our home is full of smiles and laughter. Kevan and I have been blest so much. We feel that we are the luckiest people on this earth. Not only did God bring us together, but he gave us the most wonderful children, we couldn't ask for anything more.

Here is a great shot of Maleah's smile (sorry about the bum!)