So this evening I was home by myself while the boys were a Priesthood. Lindsey who stays with us every other weekend while she works her shifts at the hospital came home and said that she was hungery. I suggested that we go get something to eat. I have been craving a baked potatoe, so I said, "Lets go to Jason's Deli." They have the best BIG baked potatoe. So off we went. We were driving behind the mall, when a guy came up to the car trying to get our attention. Lindsey said, "Look he is bleeding." Sure enought he was bleeding from the stomach and wanted us to call 911 for him. I told him to get lay down on the grass while I park my car. I grabbed a blanket out of the back of my car to start pressure on the wound and called 911. They said to have him lay down and start pressure. We were one step ahead of them. Then they said to elevate his legs, so some girls that stopped got out a tool box and did that. The dispatcher wanted details of what happen so this is what I was relying to the dispatcher as the guy(Iwill call him Joe. NOT HIS REAL NAME) told me. Joe was over by Golds Gym and a guy came up to him and asked him for money. Joe said that he did not have any money so the guy wanted to fight him. So Joe got punched in the face twice and then stabbed in the stomach. Dispatched asked for Joe's ID so I could give an address. He only had $4.00 in his wallet. I cant belive that we walked all the way over to the mall before someone saw him. Police finally got there after another guy stopped that happen to be an EMT and started helping the Joe with what I had in my first aid kit. Police interviews us and had Joe gone withing 5 minutes. After it was all over I was shaking like crazy. I was glad that I was there. I love things like that. The only sad part is the blanket that I used was on of my favorite. A fleece American flag that I had added a cute border too. All well it was for a good cause. I hope that Joe will be O.K.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
State Fair
This year we decided to go to the State Fair. Zach and I had never been, and Jason said he has not been since he was a kid. So last Saturday we got up and headed up to Salt Lake. We wanted to be there when it opened so we could enjoy before it got crowded and HOT!!!
See all the animals was probably one of our favorite things to do. Pigs are really PINK!!! They were the cleanest pigs we ever saw. Yes, the smell was bad, but not horrible.
A cute little goat. We were able to see a judging contest. It was interesting to see what the judges look for and how excited children are when one of their "goats" wins. This little goat was quite a talker.
Here we are waiting to watch the bear show. They had a food vendor where you could get a slurpee like drink. You had about 15 choices. Watermelon was my favorite and Zach liked the orange. 
I heard that they had Turkey Legs at the fair. Luckly we found them right next to the bear show. So after the show we headed over for lunch. They were very hot, but very good We also had the best fresh cut french fries. I can't believe all the awesome food you can find at the fair. We have decided to make this a yearly event.Sunday, September 20, 2009
A New Man!!!
For a couple of years now, Zach has been asking for contacts. Well this year after talking with the eye doctor we decided to let him get some. He was so excited when he had his appointment to get them ordered. He was hoping to get them before pitcure day at school. His wish came true. They arrived the day before.
The Eye Clinic is really good with 1st time eye contact wearers. They do a little class with the paitent and make sure they are comfortable before sending them home. Of course mom had to take pitcures. First all because I take pics of everything, please I got a new camera.
Putting in the first contact. He got it in the first time. The office said they have never seen anyone to that before.
Learning how to take care of his contacts.
He passed his test and I have to say he looks very HANDSOME!!!! Friday, August 21, 2009
Scouting Service Project
At the last Court of Honor, Zach was awarded the traveling trophy for all of the merit badges that he earned. One of the requirements for him to keep this until the next COH was that he needed to plan a service project. We were looking around the internet one day and saw that the Orem Owls have scouts troops some and do the color guard. So we signed them up. The perk. Free tickets to the game.
Kevin Echols, Colton Pearson, Parker Pearson, Zach and Alex Echols. 
Ok, do this and this and this and then you are done.
The boys held the flag while a little girl sang the National Anethem.
The girl that helped us with the color guard came up to Jason during the game and asked him if he would be part of a contest inbetween on of the inning. So course he did it. He got a prize if he won.Here is the video of the contest. I know it is blurry but you can see how fun it was.
First Day of School
I cant believe that my BUG is going into 8th grade. It was just yesterday that I was taking him to preschool. As a mother I am so proud of this boy. He has accomplished so much in his 13 years. I am proud to be your mom!!!
Here are some of the kids waiting for Bus. KJ, Alex, Zach and Leah. Do you think they are a little excited!!!
Our Summer
I know, I know. I have not posted FOREVER. I was just saying the other day,"Where did your summer go!!! So here is a fast preview of our summer.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Zach is a TEENAGER!!!
As most of you know, Zach is a great kid. I have somewhat dreaded today, because I never thought I would ever have a teenager. I thought he would be little forever. But I have to say, he has turned out A O K!!!He is just Zach. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZACH. Sorry we are not there with you this morning, but we will see you soon.
Also, a big"WAY TO GO" Jason, if you are reading this Saturday morning, he is on his bike riding 100 miles for the Diabetes Assoication. Keep your finger that we have no RAIN.
