Head2005Inc.!

Totally AWESOME Giveaway!!!

2011-09-13T13:20:00.005-06:00

http://www.melaniericephoto.com/2011/09/fall-2011-mini-sessions-and-giveaway.html?showComment=1315941357630#c4229267373939603915

Hey all,

So, Melanie Rice is an Amazing Photographer and is giving away an awesome giveaway!! She took the picture of our family above and we just love her work!! Check out her blog, but don't enter cause I really want to win!! Just kidding ;-p

2011-07-10T22:25:00.008-06:00

We had an absolute blast at the 1st Annual Head Family Reunion in Star Valley!! We had all sorts of games and activities planned which the entire family was able to join and be involved in! My youngest brother was incredibly outgoing and not only was the first to volunteer for "Minute to Win It," but insisted that I post this to the blog when we got home! We have so many more videos to post but I had to upload this one as soon as I could! I'll edit this and add more videos later, but this video HAD to be shared! Love you Mike!

Here are some more videos of myself, Angela, and my Mother! We kinda need permission from everyone else! :-) When I'm eating the cookie, the camera was upside down, but you can still see me win it! ;-) Be sure to scroll down and pause the music player to enjoy the audio from these videos!

Shake what your Momma gave ya!! HAHA LOL!! What great sports everyone was!! We sure had a blast! Can't wait for next year! We'll be practicing!

Everyday Miracles

2011-07-09T20:47:00.005-06:00

I have never in my life seen more beautiful children then these that my wife has given me. How can anyone, ANYONE, look into the face of a newborn baby and not feel a sense of overwhelming truth of a higher and supreme power that is over creation. When I have held each of my children for the first time, I knew it was a gift straight from heaven to have this little life entrusted to my care. Each of their individual failures and successes will be a direct result of my choices regarding my reactions and behavior...it's almost too much to bear. I look at my children, and I see the face of God; and I know that I have so much to be grateful for. Anyone can be a "Father" but only few will ever hear the angelic voice call them "Daddy." My children are my future; I better not waste the time I have. :-)

When You Turn a Page, it's Not the End of the Story...

2010-05-20T02:34:00.002-06:00

The children are huddled together under the covers, their eyes intent held by their mothers expressive face. In the soft light of the bedside lamp, their mother becomes so much more than a parent...she is an adventure, a journey, a giant tree beside a beautiful garden; and then she says the worst thing ever imaginable, "And that's all for tonight." Amidst gasps, groans, pouting faces and sweet begging, the story has reached that point of cessation. However, that is where we as children learn to expect that there is more to come. It was as children we learned that "happily ever after," was not the end of the whole story, just a point where "we stop for now." Then we lay awake all night and ponder, "What color was the horse as it rode off into the sunset?" "How many children did Cinderella have?" "How long does the prince have to wear those weird tights, until he's a king?"
As adults, we know that the turning of a page brings the end of a chapter; not necessarily the end of the story. A chapter in the life of Ryan Hess ended 5/17/10, but I know that the his story continues to be written. His legacy is being carried on in the lives of his wife and children, the innumerable impressions left behind in countless associations with classmates, strangers, friends, employers, peers, and patients. There is an eternal nature to "the soul," and I know my friend continues forward; we miss you dearly Ryan.
A wise sentiment shared by Dory goes, "Just keep swimming, swimming, etc." I can't imagine existing until the next breath, forcing myself to open my eyes the next morning, summoning the strength to roll over and throw off the covers, and try not to look at that empty space in the bed where someone should never have left...and then getting up because there are two kids that need their one-remaining parent to tell them that everything is going to be alright today...because that's what Daddy would want. I know I have a terrible attitude right now, but I recognize that I do not yet have the strength required to be alright inside myself to reassure someone else if I had suffered as greatly and deeply. It is in sincere admiration that I look at Margie recognize her strength, love, passion, endurance, and incredible attitude. I could only imagine what she must be feeling...and yet the way that Ryan and Margie fought, loved, acted, and lived in the last several months is amazing. Thank you for your strength and love of each other.
Ryan's death has inspired me and taught me the way in which I should live out the rest of mine. I pray to not see my "horizon" in the distance...but I know what I want to accomplish and impress upon the lives of my children every day I have them as a part of my life. I want them to know I love them. I want to hold them as gently as I can for a moment longer than before. I want my son to understand how proud of him I am, and wonderful it is to be his father. I want my daughter to kiss me one more time, to hear those sweet words spoken by a toddler, "Wuv you Dadty." I want there to be less screaming, and more laughing. Less hitting, and more hugging. More together and less separate or individual time. I want my kids to watch me shave or brush my teeth and really act like me brushing my teeth is the most incredible thing they are seeing at that moment. I want one more moment with my wonderful wife. One more chance. One more dinner. One more night. One more kiss. One more embrace. I want that extra kiss as I leave for work. I want that foot to touch my foot as I drift into another dream. I want to hear those respirations from her body as she stretches just before she relaxes and cuddles with me in the mornings. I want that one extra smile as she looks back at me as she drives the van away. I will always want one more before I it's over.
Life is full of experiences. Some you cherish. Some you hold on to. Some you move past. Other's you regret and learn from. As we experience life; day in and day out, hopefully I continue to learn what really matters, and what doesn't. Will I hand my boy the crayon and tell him to draw on the wall? Certainly not. I will; however, pause and make a memory, a moment if you will, that a Father and Son will remember forever as the beginning of an idea that maybe an art class should be considered in the future. :-) I love my family, and I hope that every single day, my wife and kids feel that my love was expressed a little more than the day before.
Thanks again Ryan.
http://teamryanhess.blogspot.com/

Never Too Late for Greatness

2010-04-22T03:19:00.006-06:00

"Carpe the diem! Seize the...carp!!" It's a line from one of my favorite shows, "Out Cold." The humor is sometimes a little raunchy, but the enjoyment factor of sometimes letting a movie wash over me and NOT need any mental energy to process anything is sometimes a much needed reprieve. This is when I love playing with my kids, no strategy, no "plan;" just them and me on the floor and going all out.

What I love the most about being a Dad, is that my kids love me. Sometimes I'm a little hot-tempered, and I hear Angela reminding me to "cool it" a little bit...but it's never very long afterwards that "hugs and kisses" abound and we're ready for something else fun to do.

Last night as I was getting ready to leave for work, my kids knelt in prayer with Angela and I, and then we kissed each other good-nights, and then all went silent as we helped them into their beds. It's a slice of heaven when they both go to bed peacefully, happily, willingly, and so sweet. I'm so proud to be their Father, and honored beyond description to be their Dad.

I may not be great at some things, but I vow today to be a great Dad tomorrow, the next day, and every day after that until it actually happens!!! :-)

The Me that I am not Anymore

2010-04-13T18:03:00.004-06:00

Not to sound completely and totally crazy, but it's funny how a simple question can really make you think. "...I am not who I was and that person has gone away. That ever happen to you?" When you sit and honestly think about that statement/question, what comes to mind is actually quite interesting.

I am Kitchener; have been for almost 31 years now. That hasn't changed a whole lot. :-) However, yesterday I was a son. Today I am a Dad. Tomorrow I will be a grandfather. Yesterday I was a brother-in-law, today I'm an uncle.

It's funny how my life has "Chapters." Each grade in elementary school was a chapter, Jr. High was a chapter, for some reason High school seems like a collection of short stories all brought together in a collection of sorts, then the mission, and everything else until I got married (college, dating, heartache, pain, no sleep, depression, endurance)...AND THEN MARRIAGE!!!!!!!!! That story has been much more exciting!! Pregnancy, child birth, first apartment, second, third, fourth, etc. :-) A MORTGAGE!!!!!

My mission mom once shared a thought, "Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery (waiting to be revealed and explored), Today is a gift." Yesterday I was thinner, today...not so much. But I am so happy! I wouldn't go back to being single or back in college for ANYTHING!! There are moments that I recall from yesterday that make my heart break. There are moments I would like to experience again. I am so grateful for memories and the feelings that I am able to take with me; sometimes there is something tangible that brings them back suddenly...almost as if I was there again.

I may not play the role I had yesterday, but I am still the "star" in my own performance. I have an innumerable cast of co-stars that add an entire spectrum of spice, drama, and pizazz to my life, but I'm still Me.

I am Kitchener. Honored son of Paul and Gale, incredibly blessed husband to Angela; lucky parent to Kitchener Jaxon and Lia Eliza-Sonja; humble sibling to Jenny, Jason, and Mike; grateful son-in-law of Mark and Jonni; brother-in-law to my best friends Andrew, Wendi, Sarah, Cameron, Aaron, Ian, Corby, Emily, and Em; proud uncle to Hayden, Ahlia, and Eliza, indebted grandson to Kitchener Edward & Sonja, Boyd and Leila and Claron, little (big) nephew to some of the most incredible Aunts and Uncles that this earth had ever known; and a cousin to some pretty amazing and incredible people that inspire, motivate and love me; I can't even begin to number the several special and dear friends that have enriched my life. I couldn't number all of my blessings. :-)

In more ways than one (metaphorically and physically) I am not the same as yesterday. I am; however, so blessed and happy to be who and where I am today. It's probably a good thing that I can't step into the same stream twice. A running stream is cool, refreshing, clean...full of opportunities and adventures; water that doesn't move and is stagnant is usually dirty. There's a reason we don't bathe in the same bath water. :-) BRING ON THE RAIN!! I can't wait to jump into that stream! I love you! Remember that. You are counted and numbered, and I value you more than you will ever know!! The ties that bind us run deep and eternal; remember that!

Christmas Card Pictures 2009

2009-12-22T17:07:00.008-07:00

These were potential Christmas Card pixs that we were going to send out this year, we could only choose one...but here we can share them all! :-) Merry Christmas to all our Dear Loved Ones!!! May the Lord's blessings find you this year happy, healthy, and secure!

aSk anD YoU ShALl ReCieVe!!

2009-12-22T03:57:00.007-07:00

Okay everybody; Cabella's may be one of the most amazing sportsman wear store to visit but it also has things for the kids in us too! At the store here in Utah County right off Thanksgiving Point, they have this HUGE fish aquarium where they have: catfish, large mouth bass, Muskies, and river trout! They even feed the bigger catfish little tiny goldfish!! Jaxon loves going to the aguarium, and says, "We going to see the fish???!!" *each word is rising higher and higher in octaves of excitement* He loves it there, and we get a real kick out of taking him. We even got some really good pictures of Jaxon having a "staredown" with one of the bigger Muskies. Enjoy!!!

DOes tHiS EVen stIlL wOrK!?!

2009-12-17T03:47:00.003-07:00

It has been so long since I have even accessed this blog, I was shocked to find that I could still remember the password and login! :-) So much has happened, we both have new jobs, I'm an RN, Angela is a health coach in SLC, our kids are healthy, happy, and getting older/bigger all the time!! Our little dog Roxie (a Boston Terrier) is so freakin' hyper she is almost a bother for the first twenty minutes, but then she settles down and relaxes by us. We just bought a home, LOVE IT!!! Love our neighbors, friends, ward, and location! The snow was crazy for awhile, but it's died down a little, and now it's great! Life is good. Things are good; it's almost like we were in the fire so long, it's so relaxing to have a little break for awhile. Nursing school was really tough, but it was so worth it!! Much love to you for stopping by, and remembering that we still had a blog! Aloha!! Come on back for updates...it might be fun to update this every once in awhile! -Kitch

Our WONDERFUL Camer!!!

2009-05-31T07:40:00.002-06:00

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT -- Cameron Campbell was critically injured Thursday afternoon in an accident on State Street in Orem.Orem police say, Cameron, a 22-year-old man was travelling north before 1 p.m. at 1150 S. State St. when a southbound van driven by a 50-year-old woman made a U-turn in front of him. Cameron struck the front right side of the van, throwing him from his motorcycle.Cameron was reportedly not wearing a helmet and was transported to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in critical condition with head injuries. Police are still investigating the accident.

Status update: Cameron is still in a coma in the ICU. The doctor said he is in a "light" coma, which mean progression. His left elbow was found to be broken and is now in a splint. Surgery will be required. The pressure in is brain is looking better each day. Baby steps.

Cameron Campbell is one of the most patient, kind-hearted, obedient, loyal and loving people we know!!! He loves is sweet, loving wife with all of his heart and shows it in every way! Jaxon everyday says" Camers sleeping?, Camers getting better!!" I know our little 3 yr old has faith that is cool uncle will pull through this. And by listening to him and the feelings in my heart from our Heavenly Father, I KNOW he will too. We pray and fast for his recovery!! Please help us continue to pray and support our sweet brother in law, our wonderful brother, Cameron.

Our prayers are also with his sweet wife, Sarah. Sarah is 20 weeks pregnant with their first baby!! Sarah continue to be strong and be positive in the tiny miracles of each day!! YOU CAN GET THROUGH THIS, and so WILL CAMERON!! We pray for you and your little miracle inside. We all are here for you and your family!!

Funny Kids and Quotes!

2009-05-04T21:55:00.006-06:00

OUR FAVORITE OF LIA!!!

OUR SWEET BOY!!

This kid LOVES hats and bikes!

Lia, just like her brother, likes to say "oohh"

SO BIG!!!

"Daddy, my turn!"

So cute!!

Our beautiful Angel!

Our handsome little MAN!

So everyone has been telling me to write down the funny things my kids say, and now that I think about it, I'd better. Lia right now is saying "momma", "dadda" and "bubba". We swear she has also said "bath" and "what?"(but we aren't sure). Jaxon has said many cute and funny things. Some of which are "momma I hold you", that is said when he wants me to hold him. He used to call me "babe" because he heard Kitch call me that. "You ok?" is one of his most recent quotes when he sees me getting upset. There are more, I can't remember them all, Kitch will post more I am sure! I just love my Kiddies so much!!

More Easter Photo's

2009-04-12T21:56:00.003-06:00

Daddy and his Little Easter Treat!

Pretty in Pink!

The Girls

The Family!

Our Cheeky Monkey!

Easter Weekend!

2009-04-12T20:57:00.006-06:00

This Easter weekend was a blast! On Saturday we went up to Deer Creek and had a barbecue with my parents, Andrew and Wendi, Sarah, Aaron and Ian. The weather was actually pretty nice, a little chilly, but we all dressed warm. Drew and Wendi built a fire and we all enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, salads and smores that we made around the fire. The boys fished, while Sarah and I made an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. Jaxon had a great time. Although, he was more interested in opening all the eggs as he found them for the candy. Lia just liked the plastic eggs to slobber on. Thanks to Grandma and Papa, some of the eggs had money. Jaxon walked away with $11! He thought the candy and toys were funner! Sunday we all went to my parents house for Easter dinner. It was delicious!! This was a wonderful weekend. Thank you everybody!!

Love ya Ange!

Drew and Wendi at Deer Creek

The Gang!

The family minus one

Our sleeping Angel

A cute & happy couple

The Egg hunt

" I got it momma!"

Jaxon kept loosing his eggs and candy, it was so CUTE!!

Yummy Cookie!

Jaxon's Giant Easter basket! He kept saying" I like it daddy!"

BUSY BUSY BUSY!!

2009-03-15T20:39:00.002-06:00

Wow, so it is already half way through March! It's crazy how time flies! So much has happened the last month it has been crazy. First, our first niece was born to Jenny and Corby and Hayden. They named her Ahlia Bella Carter. At first she looked alot like Hayden, but the last time we saw her she has grown into her own little self. Looking at baby pictures of Corby, she looks alot like him. We are just so happy for them and are thrilled to have another little playmate for our Jaxon and Lia(especially Lia, they are only 8 months apart). The day Ahlia was born, Feb 18th, my dad officially became a U.S. citizen. He had lived in the states for twenty years as a legal "alien", and now he is proud to call himself a citizen of the U.S.A. We are so proud of our "papa" and we love him SO much!! We also found out my sister Sarah and her husband Cameron are having their FIRST baby!!! Sarah is 12 weeks and they will hear the heart beat this week. We love you guys and are so excited for you!

Today is my sister-in-law's, Wendi's, birthday and after church we all went to her house and had pot stickers with beef and broccoli, rice and for dessert we had raspberry rolls and cinnamon rolls YUM!! It was so good! This month is the month for birthdays! My dad and my Uncle Dean had theirs on the the 7th, Wendi the 15th, Gale the 22nd, Ian's the 28th, and Andrew's the 31st!! Whoa, alot!!

Kitch is plugging away at school and doing so well! The class still seems like it is struggling, but Kith is not one the class members in trouble. The kids are growing like weeds! Lia is now 9 months! I cannot believe it! I am still trying to loose my baby weight :( I just stopped nursing her, and three weeks later, I am still really sad about it! She doesn't seem to mind and she is just a happy and content baby. My big boy Jaxon is so smart and so sweet. Even at 2 1/2(he will be 3 in May) he is mommy's little helper. He also is so sweet and loving to his baby sister. My favorite thing in the morning is when he wakes up and we get Lia and they both hug each other for about a minute. It just makes me cry to see the love they have for one another!! We are still planning to move to Arizona this summer can't wait for the new things ahead!

Love ya
Ange

My Little Laughing Angel!!

2009-02-26T13:29:00.003-07:00

Hello there Everyone!! I had my daughter on my lap, and I learned that if I shouted "YoYo," it would throw my daughter into a fit of giggles!! I recorded it, and had to upload it here for everyone else to enjoy as well!!! Love you!
-Kitch

A Small Bump in the Road

2009-02-08T21:40:00.002-07:00

So this past week has been full of ups and downs. As Kitch was taking his finals at school, he found out that he and a chunk of his classmates in his OB critical care class failed the final exam. This meant a chunk of them failed the class, forcing them to retake the class next semester! Lets just say this really made us upset. Kitch worked hard all semester and did well in all of his other classes, we knew that this was a poor reflection of his instructor and schooling and not of him. Needless to say this has put our future plans of moving to Arizona on hold for now. Just a small bump in the road for us at this time. On Friday, we did go to a pinning ceremony for Kitch and his classmates. It was wonderful to have Kitch's parents, sister and her family and most of my family come and celebrate with Kitch. Even though he did not "graduate" this semester, we are so PROUD of him and his hard work. I know there is a reason we need to stay in Utah at least for 3 1/2 months more and I know the Lord has plan for us. We are so blessed to have such wonderful support from all of our families and friends! Thank you everyone!!
I will post some pictures of the event in the near future when I get them!

Love ya
Ange

Relaxing weekend

2009-02-01T20:27:00.003-07:00

This weekend was a GREAT one! On Friday, I was able to spend the afternoon with Kitch and my kiddies! Kitch had come home from his LAST day in school, YEAH!!! We ran errands together and then later that night while my poor hubby went to work, I went up to Salt Lake City and hung out with my mother-in-law, Gale. It was fun to chat, have the cousins(Jaxon and Hayden) run around and play. They also had fun getting into trouble together, playing in the fish tank! Later, Paul and Gale, spent the night at our house and then on saturday morning they took us to have a great breakfast!! Paul and Gale then left to go the open house for the new Draper temple with Jenny and Corby. Kitch came home and passed out in bed(he was so tired from working all night). I chilled at home with my kiddies and then went to a new grocery store called By Low with my momma. Sunday we just realxed, watched the super bowl and we are awating the week ahead. Kitch has finals this week and then he will graduate this friday! We are so proud of him and we are so excited for him to be done with school(for a while)!!

Love ya

Ange

Lia and Jaxon sleeping!! Jaxon reached out to make sure she was there. So CUTE!!

A Hard Day

2009-02-01T19:53:00.003-07:00

Wednesday, January 28th, seemed like any other ordinary day at the hospital. The morning started out slow and calm. Half of my patients had orders to go home and I felt good about the day and looked forward to the rest of it and to going home that night. Kitch called me at lunch and as always he asked me how my day was going and as always I said it was good. I also told him it was a really easy and calm day for me. Well, I should have knocked on wood, because the day took a turn for the worst. A patient on our floor(not a patient assigned to me) went into respiratory distress. After calling a rapid response and having the doctor give him medication to help him come out of it, the patient was taken to ICU. While helping the nurses bring his stuff over from our floor, the charge nurse asked if I would help and stay as a 1:1. The nurse helped me put him in restraints, after he pulled out his IV out and started to become combative. After placing a PICC line( and giving him a sedative), the patient again started to crash. He soon was not breathing and had no pulse. The doctor started CPR, while all of the rest of the code team showed up. After the first shock, we still had no pulse. The nursing supervisor jumped up to restart CPR put in the process of getting on the bed, she slipped and fell. I was standing right beside her and after helping her up I just jumped on the bed and restarted CPR. What seemed like forever took only a few minutes and after getting a pulse again and putting him on a ventilator, the patients pulse became fainter and fainter. The doctor quickly asked the patients' parents if we should start CPR again, the parents declined. I stood there in shock! I felt like we had failed, I felt like I had failed. And even finding out the patient had a pulmonary embolism, and there was no way we could have saved him, I still feel so bad!

This experience taught me so much and I walked away from it learning and appreciating things in my life so much more. I went home that night and held my husband and my kids so close to me and thanked my Heavenly Father so much for them. I can't imagine not having them in my life! I know things in life happen and I know that they happen for a reason. I am just so grateful for my testimony of Jesus Christ and of the Gospel. I love my Heavenly Father and I am grateful for this life and for my family and friends.

Love ya
Ange

Happy 26th to ME!!

2009-01-27T23:14:00.005-07:00

Wow! I am now 26 years old! I still feel really young and I know that 26 years old is still young. I just can't believe all the things I have done in my life and all the things that are still to come!! I still am amazed that I am a wife and I have TWO kids, Whoa! Well, time flies when you are having fun! I am so happy that I can say this so far has been a wonderful life and adventure for me. I look forward to the future and many more great birthdays to come!

Kitch took me to Goodwood(a barbeque place), my favorite, for dinner and then we had French silk pie, coconut cream pie and peach pie later with my family. A wonderful close to a wonderful day!

The Presents!!

2009-01-27T22:54:00.004-07:00

I had a wonderful birthday. The best present was spending the day with my husband and my kiddies and not having to work.

I got the best running shoes EVER!! Mizuno's waveriders from my amazing parents and brothers! Love you guys!

My sweet husband got me this beautiful necklace, which also happens to be a teething ring for Lia. She loved it !! I lOVE it too. Thanks babe.

My loving sister, Sarah, and brother in law, Cameron, got me this really pretty necklace that has Jaxon and Lia's birthstones on it. I love it!!

My brother, Drew, and his sweet wife, Wendi, got me a gift card to target! That is my favorite store ever!! I plan to buy a new purse with it. Thanks guys!

My wonderful parent in laws, Gale and Paul, gave me some money. A gift that is always needed! Thank you so much!

I loved everything I was blessed to get this year, Thank you for a wonderful day!

Say Cheese!!

2009-01-23T23:49:00.004-07:00

Our little Lia has her first tooth popping through! I have always loved this picture and wished I had a little girl who smiled just like her. And guess what? I DO. Pretty soon Lia will have both her little bottom teeth showing and I know she will look just like this!

Love ya

A week of History

2009-01-22T23:40:00.005-07:00

A new week and a new President. I was able to catch a little bit of the inauguration while I was at work on Tuesday. Its pretty sad to say but I actually had never watched an inauguration ever in my life! I found it interesting and amazing. Amazing that there were so many people there in Washington D.C. watching this monumental event. Interesting the musical numbers, outfits and words spoken. I am prayerful and weary for the upcoming years and I am very prayerful for the promises made by our new President, Barack Obama. I realize that being President is not an easy job, but I do hope things get better and not worse.

For our family this week, Lia started crawling( legs moving with hands twice) Yeah!! She is such a little wiggle bug and always so happy. Jaxon is enthralled with his Disney movies. Always wanting to watch Wall-E and Finding Nemo, sometimes at the same time. One upstairs and one downstairs. He loves his little sister and refers to her as his "baby Girl". Kitch is working hard in these last few weeks of his schooling. Studying hard for finals. I love my job at the hospital and the job of being a wife and a momma.

Love Ya

Family Update!!

2009-01-18T20:46:00.004-07:00

Sorry Everyone!!!
Its been a while since we updated the blog. Just like in everyone's life, it gets CRAZY!! Needless to say we are doing well. Christmas was great! We spent our time in Star Valley, WY with Kitch's family and had a wonderful time. Kitch graduates from nursing school Feb 6th and we are so excited for him and especially proud of him!! The kids get bigger and brighter everyday. Jaxon makes complete sentences now and has a wide range in his vocabulary and our little Lia is on the verge of crawling. We are extremely excited for the upcoming months and events in our life and we promise to keep you posted!

Love ya

Precious Moments...Caught on Film, well you know!

2008-10-23T11:41:00.008-06:00

In today's society where they have camera's everywhere; I was grateful to have a camera in our cell phones! Out little boy was caught on "film" doing whatever it took to get on T.V.!! He is just so amazing, and so cute; I can't stand it! It's astonishing me, dare I say it, how beautiful my son is!!!
And I can't even begin to describe how beautiful, and exquisitely angelic our little girl is. She was fed, and then put in a bouncer to "hang out"; before too long she was out! Probably still dreamin' of heaven! I just wanted to add these two pictures! Love ya!
Kitch

HaPpy bIRthDaY to mE!

2008-10-17T11:26:00.004-06:00

Oh, it came again. It's as if those grains of sand keep droppin' no matter what is going on! Before I knew it, it was my birthday and I turned 29. Wow, just repeat that...slowly; let it roll over your tongue and slip through the lips. Twenty-nine. It seems so weird to say, even more strange to comprehend. However, I like where I am, I know where I'm going, and I've learned from where I've been. :-)
Last night we celebrated my 29th birthday with my wife, my kids, my sister (Jenny) and nephew (Hayden), my sister-in-law (Sarah) and my other sister-in-law (Wendi). Sadly some family and my father and mother-in-law, and all my brother-in-laws were working or otherwise detained...but it was nice to have a gathering anyway, but there was definetly something missing! *you know who you are! :-)*. Angela made me my favorite, chicken enchilada's, Spanish rice, enchilada sauce, and then we had ice cream and cake! It was all so good! Then Angela and I took the kids (after watching Grey's Anatomy, of course) for a little drive up to the Provo LDS Temple, and then we made our way back home.
It was a special and rare occasion that we had and shared, to reminisce upon our previous years at BYU and being single...and then me reaching the realization that it was almost 10years ago that I, as a young missionary, had entered the MTC! I graduated from High School ten years ago! Man, last night we realized how quickly time flies by, and how we are quite literally caught up in the whirlwind and rapture of the smallest moments. Our lifes are just a collage of ongoing interconnected events and experiences; now I know we all know this...but it didn't feel like it had been 10 years.
I have had an incredible year, and I am so excited for the next year; to see what happens, where we will go, what we accomplish, etc. Oh, the anticipation and possibilities of the year to come!! Hopefully everyone will have some part to play in the next year of my life; I so enjoy and love my family members and friends! You all mean so much to me! Thanks for making last year so great, and for all that you brought "to the plate!" I can't wait for "the next course!"

The Dash

2008-10-12T20:57:00.003-06:00

The Dash
The Dash
By Linda Ellis
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth
And spoke of the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own,
The cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard;
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect
And more often wear a smile,
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy is being read
With your life's actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

This was on a friend of a friends blog that really touched me! I do hope I can say a was a kind, loving and great friend! I love all of you! Angela

So mUch hAs HaPPEned SinCe laSt HallOweeN!

2008-09-26T14:03:00.006-06:00

As our children grow, and the media dictates the current trends in our wardrobes, I couldn't have been more pleased at the choice that my two year old son picked to be this year for Halloween. Now, my daughter didn't pick

her outfit, but she might as well had. I was so blown over by the sheer blow these kids were to my heart! I was blown away, and fell in love all over again with my wife for giving them to me. My kids, I swear, are straight from Heaven!

Love Kitch, Angela, Batman (Jaxon), and Little LadyBug (Lia)!

Roll Out the Pink Carpet!!!

2008-08-08T10:19:00.008-06:00

Here is the proof of the announcement that we will send out to everyone! We just can't believe how incredibly beautiful and sweet our little Lia is! Everyone knows their little angel is so preciouse, but little Lia has really stolen our hearts with her little grin and big blue, penertrating eyes! I hope this post covers everyone!!! Let us know how you are all doing!

Love Kitch, Angela, Jaxon, and Lia!!

That's Mr. Nurse to You!!!

2008-07-17T22:30:00.001-06:00

Well, it has been a really long time in coming, but I am super excited to declare that I have finally, after little under a year of schooling, and an "Exit Program Exam" and a "State Board NCLEX Exam," I have been issued a state of Utah Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License effective July 16th!!! We are so happy, and excited to have overcome this most recent obstacle; and stand closer to my career goals!
Thank you so much for everyone's support and encouragment, and also prayers in our behalf. I did it, I took the test; but you were all helpful in our love and support! No obstacle infront of me can truly be as big as the support behind me!
Love Kitch, Angela, Jaxon, and Lia!

Let Them Be Little

2008-06-26T11:40:00.000-06:00

Hello my Dear Friends and Loved Ones,

Our little children are such a blessing in our lives! Little Jaxon makes us laugh all the time with his personality and individuality; little Lia makes us smile all the time and cherish every single stretch, squirm, moan and cry. Life is so great! We love our children; life would be different and lacking in some ways without my children around. We certainly need to cherish these little moments...it seems just like yesterday I was holding Jaxon on my chest asleep, and now he is so big and little Lia is so small. Cherish today, be patient for tomorrow, and treasure yesterday; at times our lives seem to fly away from us, and other times it crawls. I hope my children fit in my arms and chest for a long time to come.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!! The Stork Arriveth!

2008-06-13T17:30:00.000-06:00

Hello there everyone! Lia Eliza-Sonja Head was born 12-June-08 @ 10:57PM weighing 8lbs, and measuring 19 inches! Angela was induced yesterday, and it only took a little under four hours from admit to delivery! We will include pictures in this post as soon as possible, but we are currently using the hospitals internet, and they have firewalls that are preventing me from uploading data to the website. We love you guys!!!!
Love Kitch, Angela, Jaxon, and Little Lia!!

P.S. - Lia is now 3.5 days old, and she is getting more and more beautiful everyday!! Her bilirubin is right where it should be, and everything is working its way through her little GI system!!! We couldn't be more happy to have this little lady in our lives!!! Little Jaxon is so loving and affectionate! We are lucky he loves babies!

Kitch vs. the Fish

2008-05-26T13:43:00.000-06:00

It was a rainy and cold morning. We had been up since 4Am; or rather, opportunity had...but not me! I was the last to show up at base camp. But it wasn't I who was holding up the show, it was the van! We had to add transmission fluid to the van before we could get together to attack the water. There were a few tense moments, but we were fishing before dawn!
Our lures were in the water, it was raining, and the wind was blowing. We were all cold, wet, and stinky...except for Andrew; he was the only one that was able to shower before our little excursion.
With Andrew at the helm of the canoe, we circled over the endless and deep abyss waiting for opportunity to strike. We waited for two hours; two hours of numbing wind and wet pants, frozen hands w/out gloves, and rain running down our backs! When Ian, the youngling, was tired of waiting for nothing, we decided it best to head back for shore. We circled the bay; attempting to prolong the inevitable and delay our approach. Soon we were 50yds from shore and it was time to reel in our nylon lines and call it a day. My lure was no more than 8ft from the bow, when I saw something break the surface. It was a beautiful, brilliant, and titliating lake troat, a rainbow trout to be specific! I reeled in a truly beautiful lake trout!!! Andrew and I ate it this morning after it was filleted and fried; success had never tasted so good!!! It's good to be a Guy!!

Jaxon's 2nd Birthday!!

2008-05-23T02:18:00.000-06:00

We had so much fun! We took Jaxon to Kangaroo Zoo where he was able to run around crazy and have so much fun! He was there with his little cousing Hayden and his parents (my sister Jenny and her husband Corby), Aunt Wendy (my brother-in-law's wife), his Uncle Ian, and his Grandma (my mother-in-law)! We had so much fun! As you can see, Jaxon was free to run around, and he did like a mad-man! I couldn't imagine having more fun! After that we went to the Discovery Park in Highland, and had pizza and cupcakes! Andrew and Sarah were able to join us there, and we all had a blast with eachother! The wind got a little crazy so we came back to our house where Jaxon opened the rest of his presents! He got a little golf set (Dad loves it), puzzles, a big ball, and the coolest little motorcycle thing ever! He loves it! (So does his Dad!) It would have been great to have had more family, but it was so great having those that could come! It was a wonderful birthday party, and we are looking forward to several more!

Happy Birthday Jaxon! Love Dad (Kitch), Mom (Angela), and Lia (to be born VERY soon)!

Daddy's Little Girl

2008-05-02T02:01:00.000-06:00

It's so funny. I'm sitting here at 4:00AM in the morning, and I am all of a sudden scared that Lia won't find the right guy to marry in the Temple. I brought my computer to work tonight, and I've written her this big letter about the importance and divinity in womanhood, motherhood, and femininity. It's a gift, priviledge, an honor, and a right to hold at great value! I'm telling her to take time to play with her siblings, give one more hug, to look over her shoulder at her dad, ME, when she is getting into that car for the Prom, to smell the roses, to feel the grass under her feet, to let the wind blow her hair over her face and kiss her checks, to not be in such a hurry to grow up! To assure her that we love her so much, and that the love in a family only grows and is never divided among the kids where some have more than others, or a "bigger piece." ... and she isn't even in my arms yet and I am looking forward with a sense of dread to the day that she doesn't fit into my arms anymore. Will she go into the arms of a man that truly deserves her? Who appreciates her? Who loves her more, if not as much as I do? Who would do anything to be worthy of her? To be man enough to impress me to the point where I would encourage her, if not place her in his arms?? It's a wonder that any Parent ever sleeps at night!! I have 1.8 kids, and I am already worried about all of them!!!
I want to be the best Dad. I want my family to be safe. I want so much for them. Do you worry about those things? Maybe it's these feelings that drive us to the things we need to to make all of it possible.

Oh The Places We'll Go!

2008-05-02T01:51:00.000-06:00

Our little Jaxon is so great! He is all over the place! He runs around at the playground; he just can't wait to be a big kid and go everywhere without is annoying parents following him around! He is so fun to be with, everything is new and fun when you do it with a child!

Even when he sleeps it's amazing!! I am so proud of my little "Dude!"

The Angel from heaven has a Name!

2008-03-17T22:19:00.000-06:00

Hello everybody, allow us to introduce Lia Eliza Sonja Head!!! Due June 12, 2008!!!

It's A Girl!!

2008-02-13T17:28:00.000-07:00

We have recently been given a message of great joy for our little growing family! We are going to have a little girl! We have actually known now for quite sometime, but I have neglected to add it to the blog space.
There was once a time when I was really very good at keeping an up-to-date journal…yet it appears that I have currently fallen out of that habit. There has been so much that has taken place, that I feel it a shame that I have not kept a journal; and even then this blog space is more-or-less just snapshots and glimpse’s in time.
I’m sitting here and the wind is blowing gale-force winds outside, and Jaxon is trying so hard to fight the sleep that is slowly ebbing over his eyes…It will only be a matter of moments before the sleep inevitably takes him. He’s stubborn just like his old man.
Time is slowly creeping on, it’s almost like the mission: “The days are long, but the weeks are short.” I can’t believe that the holidays have come and past to leave us now looking forward to spring, blossoms, grass, warmth, and new life! Our little girl is scheduled/due to arrive on the 12th of June! We almost can’t wait, but we have a lot to keep us busy until that time! Just like the fall season, we have a lot going on this spring. We have a few birthdays: Aunt Jenny had a birthday February 11th, Cousin Hayden is having a birthday party on the 23rd to celebrate his birthday on the 27th, Grandpa (Papa) Mark has a birthday March 7th, Aunt Wendy’s on the 15th, Great-Grandpa Kitchener E. has a birthday on the 20th , Grandma Gale (My Mom) has a birthday on the 22nd, Uncle Ian on the 28th and Uncle Drew’s on the 31st! It’s sure going to be a busy month!
School and work has kept me really busy lately! Finals are coming up this next week, and I have had to do a lot of studying, while working full time at an Assisted Living Facility in Alpine, UT on the graveyard shift. It’s a blessing that my boss allows me to study while working over night. It’s been tough, but with helping to watch Jaxon while Angela works in the morning, it’s been great. Sometimes parenting is like a tag-team sport, when one needs a break they tap-out, and the other comes in where they left off. If I didn’t have a “teammate,” I would be so lost! Yet Angela is so much more than a teammate, she is my life, my friend, my companion, my cheerleader, my everything! Having her in my life is so much more than privilege, it’s an honor and a blessing; a blessing for which I strive everyday to remain worthy of possessing.
Angela has been doing very well! With exception to the odd days we all have with work, she likes her job and excels at her duties. The pregnancy continues to progress a little bit more everyday. It has been a wonder to watch our little girl grow within Angela! Just the other day Angela was resting with Jaxon on the bed when I came home from school, and I could actually see and feel where our daughter was resting in the womb. I can’t wait to touch and hold my little girl!
Jaxon has been growing and developing more and more everyday! Sunday night we were laying in bed; and as is usually the case, Jaxon was laying with us. Just for kicks, I looked over at Jaxon and said, “Jaxon, turn off the light in your room.” He looked at me, crawled off the bed, went across the hall, climbed up the recliner in his room, TURNED OFF THE LIGHT SWITCH ON THE WALL, climbed back down the chair, and ran into our room! AND THEN I told him to shut his door, to which he pulled an about-face and SHUT HIS DOOR! Angela and I didn’t know if he had shut it with him in his room or what, but after a second he came running back into our room. THEN I asked him to shut our door, and he did that as well! Then he ran to us amidst the clapping of our hands and the proclamations of our excitement and joy! Our little boy is growing up so fast, and is becoming so smart! He understands so much of what we say, far more than he can repeat…but we know it will only be a matter of time before he will be talking up a storm of recognizable words. He lets us know when he messes his diapers, and can say (at times) poopoo, peepee, oh oh…or he just cries a little saying “Momma” and touching his diaper. Angela and I are wondering if we can start potty-training him, because he lets us know when he has and/or is going.
I don’t really know how much more you can stand in regard to our lives, but it has been nice to be able to reach out and share with you…even for just a moment. We are so widespread in our family, and knowing that we can share with you makes you feel closer. We love you, we miss you, and we think of you often. With all our love, we wish you a wonderful and sweet Valentine’s Day (tomorrow) and an upcoming President’s Day Weekend!
Love Kitch, Angela, Jaxon, and our daughter!
P.S. – Stay tuned for girl names!

The Changing Times

2008-01-12T05:35:00.001-07:00

Another incredible Chirstmas has come and gone, and we are anxiously engaged in the preparations for upcoming events in our lives. Very soon (Jan. 18th-20) Angela will be WALKING a 5k to ensure her place in the St. George Marathon in October. We will be going down with her family, who Mark, Andrew, and I believe Aaron will be doing a half marthon (13 miles) and Sarah will be doing the 5k with Angela. With everyone doing this run in January, they will all be guarenteed a place in the St. George Marathon in October '08! Everyone here is very excited about this upcoming weekend in St. George, and are excited to be getting together.
Jaxon continues to grow and explore his world in every way possible. With every centimeter and inch he gains, with continually developing dexterity, even the doors are presenting themselves as something new to conquer. I was shocked the other day when he locked me in the bathroom! Good thing I had to forsight to stash away extra toilet paper!
Angela is doing so well in our pregnancy! She is beginning to show, and can feel the baby move within. I cannot as of yet feel anything, but remain anxious to do so. I heard that it is possible to speak to the infant, and do so often. We are so blessed that her bleeding has passed, and wish to thank you all for your prayers, thoughts, and temple submissions in our behalf. It was truly divine, and we are forever grateful! We find out the gender on the 24th of this month, and we can barely stand it!! We are so excited in fact, that we couldn't contain all of it, and have invited both Angela's and my parents to the ultrasound. It's going to be tight, but the love will be tangible in that room! I'll be expecting some other members of my family to be present as well, we know, don't we?
I'm getting back into school, and this semester will very soon be drawing to a close...February I believe. I can't believe how much time has gone by. I'm so excited to be pursuing my career and my education! Angela has been so great in her unyielding support, love, and encouragement. I would truly be lost without her. I am so blessed to call her my friend, my partner, and most importantly...my eternal companion. I am so glad to have found her! There are times when I glance over and just look at her, and later find that I haven't been breathing for quite sometime. That's when she looks over at me, having heard me "deep sigh and gasp," and tells me like she has so often, "STOP STARING AT ME!" :)
We love you all so much, and take great joy in your happiness and successess. We were so happy to recieve several pictures in Christmas letters this past year, and it made Angela upset that we hadn't thought of the same thing. Good thing there's another year coming up, at which time you will all be introduced to our new baby!!! Only 347 days to prepare for Christmas '08 Family Pic Christmas Cards!!!! Love Kitch, Angela, Jaxon and the little one!

God is the Gardner of our Lives

2007-12-19T02:31:00.000-07:00

To Every One of You

I’m sitting here trying to figure out how to be eloquent and elaborate as to the events that have unfolded before me since my last blog, but I can’t even begin to think of how to put it into words. I have been given a large slice of humble pie, and been reminded how insignificant we are in the scheme of things in this life. Don’t you ever, even for one second, think that you can get through this life without God. We found out that we are pregnant, and we were so happy! Then Angela began to bleed, and we were concerned, but not alarmed…until she didn’t stop, and began passing very large clots. We were terrified. Since then, we have been to the E.R. twice, had two ultrasounds, and been told that there isn’t anything that modern science/medicine could do. Whatever will happen will happen. They said there weren’t any studies to show that bedrest would do anything significant, but everyone suggested that we do it anyway. And it helps, the more Angela stays off her feet, the better she feels, and the less blood we see.
The only thing that brought any comfort into our lives and home at that moment, was a priesthood blessing from our hometeacher and Angela’s brother. I had administered to Angela, but I was concerned that my will and not the Lord’s were spoken, but to hear the inspired words spoken through our brother Andrew, I finally had peace in my heart concerning Angela and our unborn baby. I am grateful for the worthy men my brother and hometeacher are.
Since that blessing, Angela, Jaxon and I have been doing so well. The bleeding has all but stopped for Angela, and she is only passing very small dark clots (which we were told would happen, and is good). Jaxon has been happy and cute as ever…and has been easier for Dad (Kitch) to take care of; and my sweet mother (Gale) came to spend a week with us and help us around the house and with Jaxon. It was the sweetest, most precious, most enduring, and most memorable Christmas present that I have ever received from my parents. My father insisted on my mom coming to help us, even after acknowledging that it would be over their anniversary. He even had to sacrifice good food while Mom was gone. But he did all of that for us, and we were touched! Thanks Dad!
We had a family fast this last Sunday for Angela and her pregnancy, and we know it has had an effect. But we wanted to say how grateful we are to each and every one of you for your prayers and thoughts in her/our behalf. We love you so much, and are so grateful to have you in our family! Family is truly the greatest source of happiness, support, and love in this life. Our Heavenly Father truly knew the way that would be the best for his children. He is aware of his children, and he hears and answers our prayers! There is a plan for each of us, and he is truly the Gardner in our lives.
At this time of year, when we worship, gather, and celebrate; remember that you are in our hearts, and that we love you! Thank you all once again, and Merry Christmas! May the Lord bless and keep you in the new year! All our love, Kitch, Angela, Jaxon, and the baby!

Too Cute for Words

2007-11-11T08:16:00.000-07:00

This was a Kodak (even though I used a Canon camera) moment with Jason and Jaxon that I saw when I got home from work this morning, and I just had to run and get my camera! Jason came down to visit for a few days, and offered to babysit Jaxon for awhile as I was at school/work and Angela was at work. Jaxon loves his Uncle Jason, and it couldn't have been made more apparent.

We love you Jason!

It's So Hot In This Here Lion Costume!

2007-11-06T07:39:00.000-07:00

This is just a quick super cute video of Jaxon saying the word, "HOT." Angela was pretty hot herself too! We sure had a lot of fun going out with Jaxon and Angela's two younger brothers! Trick-or-treating is really fun as a parent!! Hope you all had an incredible holiday evening! Love Plain-old-Kitch, Cowgirl-Angela, and little Jaxon Lion!

Getting Festive!!!

2007-10-30T11:03:00.000-06:00

We carved these pumpkins last night at my brother-in-law's house, and it was so much fun!! Enjoy this holiday season, and make some memories!

To Keep You All Abreast To Current Events!

2007-10-28T08:33:00.000-06:00

Wow, the month of October has really been an amazing an intense month…more intense than several other Octobers that I have met in my life. They say that things get better with time; yet it’s interesting to think that this is as young as I’ll ever be again. Don’t you lose the capacity and/or ability to cope and adapt as you get older?
Anyway, this was a heck of a month. I celebrated by 28th birthday in Pleasant Grove, UT surrounded by family eating my favorite cake and ice cream. My in-laws brought my dog with them, my English Bulldog Max, who was staying with them temporarily. My brother-in-law, Andrew, got me the new Transformer’s movie and we all sat around my living room and watched it. It was so great to have everyone there!
The next day, the 18th, I finished with all my final exams for my semester at Nursing school, and came home. My little family had gone over to visit the in-laws while I was in school, and that was where/when Max passed away. It was really tragic, dramatic, and tense. We went through a couple of very rough days. Mark, my father-in-law, and I spent most of Friday making a box for Max to be buried in. Mark cared a great deal for Max, and we built the box using CDX treated lumber, which is supposed to be weather/water resistant. We went to the vet, where we had to pick up Max. The animal hospital knew we were coming, and took great care to position Max in a way similar to that of sleep. The next morning, the 20th, we had a small funeral service where Max was buried in the backyard of my in-laws property. We had the song, “Amazing Grace” being played in the background on the stereo, and placed him in the ground. Max had been dead for about three days, but it we all still had tears to shed.
I started a new job, same thing just at a different place for more money, and we all just tried to move on. In fact, it was Sunday the 21st that we were blessed with incredible news! Angela and I found out that we were expecting!!! We took two tests to be sure, and both were positive! We were going to wait to tell everyone, but we couldn’t even make it through the day! We are so happy!!!
School starts up again for me on Monday the 29th, where I will be starting my first nursing clinical. I’m nervous, but not afraid. It’s going to be a rough semester; family, school, work, a life…whew! It’s a good thing that I have an amazing wife who loves me, encourages me, and supports me! Angela makes me feel that anything is possible! I thank my lucky stars, and pray in gratitude every moment of every day for the blessing and miracle that Angela is in my life. I love her!
Thank you, one and all, for the comments and expressions of love on my birthday! It means so much to me that I can hear from you all through this blog. It’s a close substitute for interactions and communications, but it does very well! We love you all, and look forward to hearing from all of you! Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and I want you all to know that I am grateful for each of you! Even the ones that don’t read my blog…you’re in my thoughts as well! Enjoy this time together, and Happy Halloween!!! Be safe and make some memories!! Love Kitch, Angela, Jaxon, and the New One!!

A Devastating Loss

2007-10-18T19:51:00.000-06:00

It was tonight at 6:15 PM that our Dog, Maximus Jaxon's Sour Buddy, "Max", passed away suddenly and peacefully in my arms, and in the arms of my Father-in-law Mark. He had been sick for several days, and due to complications within his abdominal cavity, his heart suddenly stopped.

Max was the greatest dog that we have ever had. Jaxon, who at the time was only one year old, used to roll all over him, and pull on his face and ears, and Max wouldn't move a muscle. He loved that little boy, and was as much a part of our family as anyone could become.

While Angela was at home and I at work, Max was her protector; he was where I could not be. He followed Angela into every room, and was never very far behind. He loved his "Mom," and loved it when Angela would take him for rides around the neighborhood. He used to love to come in the car with Angela when she would come get me from work. She felt safer with Max close by; and I felt safer knowing that Max was home with my family.

He was my friend. We used to roughhouse and wrestle, and he would get so excited he would run in circles around the livingroom and house in crazy bursts of energy. He would stick his tongue out to the side and breathe his loud, throaty breath, and antagonize me for more. Then we would lay down on the carpet and he would come up and lay down at my armpit were I would rub his stomach...until I jumped up and said, "Let's go outside," this I had to do everytime I got him excited our he would feel obligated to "relieve himself" on my couches.

In August of this year, we moved a little further up north in Utah County where we unfortunately could not take Max along. My Father-in-law, Mark, excitedly accepted to watch over Max and keep him until we could get a new place that allowed pets. Mark loved Max, every bit as much as we (Kitch, Angela, and Jaxon) did. In fact, in Max's final moments, he waited until Mark walked into the house to pass into the next existence. Surrounded by his favorite people, all of whom loved him a great deal, his creator called him home from his suffering.

We love Maximus, and we miss him a great deal. He has left a void in our hearts and lives that will take a long time to mend. I know to others, Maximus was just a dog. To us, Max was a part of our family. We know he is in a better place, and take comfort in knowing that Max doesn't hurt anymore. And now, more than ever, we know that he will be home waiting for us with his tongue sticking out of the side of his mouth, shaking with excitement as his family approach him. We love you Max. We miss you.

I Welcome the Autumn

2007-10-13T07:59:00.000-06:00

Wow, you can feel it in the early morning air...cold, clean, brisk, refreshing, invigorating. I love this time of year, to see the leaves change color and spread that warmth and brightness over the earth. We haven't had a lot of change yet, but I can feel it coming. I have always enjoyed the fall, and love to be outside to witness nature in its progression. Funny, in some way it's almost reassuring, a comfort if you will.
So much to be remembered and reflected on this summer. Jaxon turned one, and had a great birthday, he now has some molars that have come up in his mouth, Angela is recovering incredibly fast from her marathon and is wanting to get back out on the road, and I have all but finished my first semester of Nursing school. There must be some kind of great organizer or scheduler...because after Halloween we get Thanksgiving, and we all have so much to be thankful for...and we aren't even done yet!! I would love to write more, but I have to run this morning. We love you all, and so enjoy your blogs! Hope to hear from you soon! -Love Kitch!

Together At Last!!!

2007-10-10T22:33:00.000-06:00

It was so amazing to be in St. George and witness Angela pushing her body to its limits to complete the marathon. It was truly inspiring to behold! As a result, I have heard that her brother Andrew wants to run it next year, with Mark (Angela's Dad), Sarah (Angela's sister), and Angela. They all are going to run it again next October, and to ensure that they will be guarenteed a spot, they are all running some half-marathon's and 5k races in November and March so that they will be given a spot in October. I was even inspired, and even though I can't run a marathon now...minus 50 lbs +/-, and some training...I could even walk it if I had too. However with all of that being said, I am inspired and motivated by her amazing accomplishment, and will take steps to train and discipline myself.

I was also so happy to see for the first time in several years, too many to count, all of the Head clan was in the same place at the same time!!! Mike and Jason were both there, Corby and Hayden and Jaxon were all there, and we were all there to support and encourage Angela! I love my family so much, and I am so happy for the manner in which they have accepted, loved, supported, and encouraged Angela. Now Angela's Mother was there to support her and her Husband and daughter as well, but Andrew, Aaron, and Ian were super missed as well...yet we know that they were there in spirit, and supported Angela and their family as well!!

Thank you everyone for your love and support, and encouragement for Angela and my little family!!! We feel it everyday, and we are so grateful to a loving Heavenly Father who provides us with so much! We are so blessed, and we are so grateful! We love you, and look forward to future oppertunities to get together!!! Love Kitch, Angela, and Jaxon!!!

Carb loading the night before the Marathon!!!

2007-10-08T11:22:00.001-06:00

There was a dinner the night before the big run...an all you can eat Pasta and salad bar!! I didn't run the race, and I certainly didn't need to carb. load, but when in rome I guess. :) These are pictures of my father-in-law, my sister-in-law (on the left) and her friend, my wife, myself, and little Jaxon relaxing and living the high life; what a goofy bunch!! We had such a blast in St. George, and will be doing it next year as well! Let the training begin...as soon as they can all walk without pain again.

St. George Marathon 2007 -- WAY TO GO ANGELA!!!!

2007-10-07T16:06:00.000-06:00

Angela ran the St. George Marathon this last weekend with her sister, Father, and a friend!! I'm not really sure about her teammates time, but Angela ran 26.2 miles in 5 hours and 33 minutes!! My cousin, Benjamin Head ran it in 3 hours and 11 minutes *qualify for Boston Marathon is 3 hours 10 minutes* WAY TO GO BEN!!! I am so proud of my amazing wife and incredible in-laws!!! Way to go Sarah and Mark!! *thank you so much Baby Doll, Granddad, Grandpa, and Grandma...for being there in Spirit where I could not be!! We love you!!!!*

UPDATE ON MY BROTHER MIKE!!!

2007-10-03T13:42:00.000-06:00

*THIS JUST IN!!*
My family is picking Mike up today!! Due to some restrictions (not having a ramp in Rock Springs or something) the plane from Mississippi is landing here in Utah, and then they are all taking a bus to Rock Springs, WY to officially be released! I am honored to be Mike's brother, and I support what he has done in Iraq...BUT I COULDN'T BE MORE HAPPY AND RELIEVED TO HAVE HIM HOME, SAFE, ALIVE AND STATESIDE!!!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL THE PRAYERS IN HIS BEHALF!!! I thank you all on behalf of his entire unit who were all kept safe! Did you know that his unit was called the "God Unit?" It was called that because it was the only unit that while sustaining damage, there wasn't ONE SINGLE DEATH to his unit, or whatever other unit he was traveling with. It will be great to finally have him home! Love you guys!!! I'll be sure to give him a big hug from all of you!

Lights, Camera...ACTION!!!!! (4th & final attempt)

2007-10-03T13:29:00.000-06:00

This was at 1am at night and I went into the bathroom, and there in the tub was this king-sized, man-killer, mutated arachnid from Hades!! Now I'm not afraid of spiders, but one of these (same size and everything) bit me over my eyebrow back during my '98 Senior year in High School in Afton, WY, and one fell in my hair at work last Saturday morning (29-September-2007, I thought I felt something moving around in my hair and brush my ear) and when it jumped off my head and onto the dining room floor, it totally freaked myself and my two coworkers out!! These creatures are truly what nightmares are made of!!! Now, before you laugh...just picture one of these crawling in YOUR ear!!!

Lights, Camera...ACTION!!!!! (3rd attempt)

2007-10-03T13:26:00.000-06:00

Wow, this is truly crazy hair!!! A note concerning video quality, these four videos were all taken with my LG cell phone...and the quality isn't too great, but the convenience is fantastic! I am very rarely near my camcorder when something truly worthy of documentation is unfolding...but I am never without my cell phone! I've had a cell phone since 15-December-2001, and now it's a part of me. If I leave it at home by accident, I'm feeling inadequate and ill-prepared...EVEN IF I DON'T GET ANY CALLS ALL DAY! I know, its a conundrum; I can't even really explain it. I JUST KNOW THAT IF I LEAVE THE HOUSE I HAVE TO HAVE MY PHONE WITH ME!!! I might miss something, and won't be able to be reached! :-)

Lights, Camera...ACTION!!!!! (2nd attempt)

2007-10-03T13:22:00.000-06:00

This is the cutest little video of Jaxon in his highchair! He's fallen asleep in the chair before, but this was the first time that I was able to watch it unfold and catch it on camera! Enjoy the jelly-neck-head-bob!!!

Lights, Camera...ACTION!!!!! (first attempt)

2007-10-03T13:16:00.000-06:00

Let's see if I can figure out this video thing...Jaxon began trying to walk, and taking small steps back on the 29th of June. I was walking in from work, and Angela and the rest of her family were cheering and clapping! I flipped out my cell phone and began to record. This is what I saw!

Interesting Point from Sally Fields...

2007-10-01T01:44:00.000-06:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImoMGyJjWIk
I was watching YouTube.com, where sometimes you can watch really funny and entertaining material/videos. I came across this video of Sally Fields accepting an award at the Emmy's, where she made a comment which was anti-war, and fox censored it and cut it out. The above link is to a video on YouTube.com where it isn't cut out, and you hear it. She does take the Lord's name in vain saying, "...G**Dam* wars." But it is my opinion that it isn't totally offensive, and I would dare say somewhat accurate! So, you may view it if you wish. I have only added this short sentiment to protect myself from those who have...unaccustomed ears. Enjoy!

It's raining SunShine!

2007-09-24T12:06:00.000-06:00

This is probably something that I should leave for my Mother to add to her blog, but I was so impressed and pleased with my father, I had to add it to mine too. It was sometime last year that my Dad and younger brothers began to really get into archery and planning to go hunting with their bows. This last weekend, my Dad and my brother in-law went hunting up Snake River in Wyoming, and my Dad shot a 5X5 bull elk!!! He was really excited, and now says, “I’m a real hunter now!” Good Job Dad!! The other two pictures are of Jaxon in the lion costume that my mother-in-law got for him. They are so cute, and we can’t wait for Halloween, neither can Nanna Ormsby!!
My brother came up to visit us on the 19th, and it was so good to have him in our home. We were most impressed at how Jaxon loved to be with his Uncle. Jason is such a great Uncle, and is so caring and loving to his little nephew. It was Friday morning while I was still asleep; Jason was awake with Jaxon and watched him for me. It is so great to have family around. My mother was in Utah as well that week, as Jenny needed some help watching her son, beautiful little Hayden T. Carter!! Thursday after my classes, we all were able to sit and visit with each other in Midvale, and we went to a great little diner together. Even though Mike is still gone, I have really felt close to my immediate family, and feel that I must reach out more often to ensure that everyone is alright.
Saturday my wife’s family went to Lagoon, and Jason was invited to come along with us. We had such a good time there! They have a few new rides since I was last there…and they were all incredible!! We were really upset that we didn’t bring the camera, but the memories were great! Jaxon went through the Haunted House with his Uncle Andrew, who is so great with his nephew, and little Jaxon didn’t even cry! Andrew just acted like everything was amazing and was like, “Wow, look at that!” Jaxon loved it!!
Even the rain didn’t dampen our spirits! We all got really wet, but really got soaked on a ride called Rattlesnake Rapids! When we couldn’t ride anymore rides, or possibly get any more wet, we went down to the covered tables and ate at the All-You-Can-Eat hotdog party that was being thrown by my mother-in-laws work. Actually, that was the reason that we were down at Lagoon anyway. I think sometime later this week we are going to the Circus…and we won’t forget the camera!! Love you guys!! Hope everyone and everything is great!!!!

Disneyland Trip March 2007 - Head & Ormsby (1 of 3)

2007-09-18T21:09:00.001-06:00

In March 0f 2007, we took a family trip to Disneyland, CA for a Spring Break! It was a blast, and it was a much needed break from life! We had so much fun together. Andrew, my brother-in-law, brought his then girlfriend now wife with us, and it was great to get to know her. We spent three days in Disneyland, and Jaxon was so good! We were impressed by how well he handled the 14 hour drive to California...in fact Angela lost it before Jaxon did. :) It was great, and we missed Disneyland for a while after we made it back home. I would dare say that a tradition was in the making. We probably won't be able to go for awhile, but it sure was fun while it lasted!!!

Disneyland Trip March 2007 - Head & Ormsby (2 of 3)

2007-09-18T21:07:00.001-06:00

Disneyland Trip March 2007 - Head & Ormsby (3 of 3)

2007-09-18T21:03:00.000-06:00

Download your pics often, or you'll be sorry!!!!

2007-09-17T02:25:00.000-06:00

I was downloading some pictures from my camera and video camera, and I was amazed at how many pictures that I had taken! There were pictures from my brother-in-law's wedding in Idaho Falls, ID, and I had taken some pictures of Jaxon with my Grandparents (my father's parents), and some of Angela...that I liked very much!! Even Jaxon got his hands on my camera. These were all so good, I just had to add them to my blog. I hope everyone enjoys them...cause I sure do!!!

'Tis the Season...almost!!

2007-09-12T02:01:00.001-06:00

These are just plain funny!!

Jaxon's First Birthday!! Hyrum, UT May 2007

2007-09-12T01:44:00.000-06:00

Don't just eat your food, experience it!!!

Beauties and the Beast

2007-09-12T01:39:00.000-06:00

"Look Gale, it's Wolverine's goofy cousin!"

And the Beat goes on....

2007-09-12T01:32:00.001-06:00

We all have an internal rhythm, and Jaxon loves to make noise. Maybe roots for a musical career are being planted....who knows?! We're entertained!

Battle for the Frozen Cream!

2007-09-12T01:25:00.001-06:00

The Vanilla never had a chance...

Great Grandma...More than just a Title!

2007-09-12T01:21:00.000-06:00

This was taken on Jaxon's 1st Birthday in Hyrum, UT with Grandma Lelia!

We love you Grandma!!!

Angela's Graduation April 2007

2007-09-12T01:17:00.000-06:00

Way to go Angela!!!

BYU - Exercise Science Class of 2007!!!

Double your pleasure, Double your fun....

2007-09-11T23:22:00.000-06:00

Love to everyone who happens upon this literary snippet into my life!! Trust me, it is welcomed, and love to share the good news!! I hope you all had an incredible and fun Labor Day weekend, and were able to spend a lot of time with those whom you love. Angela and I sure had a good weekend! Angela and I celebrated our 2nd Wedding Anniversary!!! Nanna and Poppa Ormsby (Angela’s parent’s) volunteered to watch Jaxon Saturday night; which enabled Angela and I to have a very pleasant evening. We went out to dinner at a Chinese restaurant, had frozen yogurt shakes, then we enjoyed the news that BYU beat Arizona. We didn’t get to sleep in, due in part to Angela’s cousin who had baby blessing in Draper, but it was still a great weekend!
After the blessing, we were so excited to pick Jason up at the airport! He had been in Alaska all summer long, and we were so excited to see him, but we were in for a surprise. In place of our dear brother, Grizzly Adams came out the gate! Jason had a very bushy goatee and hair that was longer than it had been in a very long time…I must say that he pulled off the look very well. Jaxon was a little nervous at first, but Jason knew that if he were patient and loving, it wouldn’t take long for Jaxon to go to him. He was right, it wasn’t even two hours later that Jaxon was just as comfortable in his arms as he was in Daddy’s arms.
Jenny was at the airport too, and we all went out to dinner at Golden Corral in Midvale. It was so great to all be together again, we were still missing Mike, but it was nice to be thinking of him together. We all went to ROSS to get Jason some new clothes; clothes that didn’t smell of Alaska…you know the kind. Then we watched the movie “Wild Hogz,” which was very funny. We was getting late, so we left Jenny’s house, and Jason came with us back to Pleasant Grove, UT to spend the night. Mom and Dad (Paul and Gale Head) came up early Monday afternoon, and we all went out to eat at Bahijo’s, a very fun Mexican restaurant were we were disgusted, and thoroughly entertained, to watch this young woman on a date, shoveling food in her gaping mouth with a fork in each hand!! It was amazing; I had never seen anybody put food away like that! Bravo!! Then everybody came back to our humble house to watch a movie before I had to go to work. I work Grave’s at a local Assisted Living Facility in American Fork, UT.
Jaxon is growing up so fast, and getting into everything! He displays a voracious curiosity that propels him into every knok and cranny. Neither pot nor pan is safe from this boy!
Angela is training for the St. George Marathon in October, and is doing really well. Just this last weekend, she ran 15 miles!!! She still has a ways to go, but is determined, motivated, supported, and driven to succeed! She is training with her father and sister, and is doing so well. We are all very proud of her!
As some might know, I am currently attending a Nursing program in Draper, UT. I love what I am doing, and I couldn’t be more excited about my future career!
We love you all, even those who don’t check the family blogs! Be safe, have fun, love each other, work hard, and play even harder!! Until next time! Love Kitch, Angela and little Jaxon!

Jaxon Loves Mom and Dad!

2007-08-30T12:15:00.001-06:00

All things Red and Blue - It all tastes so good!!

2007-08-30T12:05:00.001-06:00

Fun in the Sun and Surf!!

2007-08-30T11:56:00.000-06:00

It was so fun to be pulled behind the boat in the innertube!! Angela and I rode for awhile, but it was Angela that had most of the fun!! Through no fault of our own, I was extracated from the tube, and Angela got to ride herself. We were so happy to see how much Jaxon loved the water!!!

Mike home from Iraq!

2007-08-30T11:53:00.000-06:00

Here is Uncle Mike meeting a much older Jaxon. When he left, Jaxon was only three or four months old. It was really nice to have Mike home, if even for a short time!!

Look at what I found! It fell from Heaven!

2007-08-30T11:47:00.000-06:00

Trust me, I know Jaxon didn't fall from heaven into our life in my sister's backyard, but these were taken in the backyard at my sister's house in Midvale, UT. We were having kind of a "redneck" pool party that day, and had a great time in a little wadding pool with Paul and Gale (Mom and Dad), Jenny and Corby and Hayden Carter. It is so nice to live so close that we can hang out every now and then.

Our Little Family...so far!

2007-08-30T11:36:00.000-06:00

Here are a couple of pics of our little family. I don't know how many we can actually upload (still new to this kind of stuff).

Getting into the Groove!

2007-08-30T08:04:00.000-06:00

Well, I got an email that was forwarded to me by my sweet mother, which she got from my sweet cousin Becca Barlow. She asked that we as a family need to work on our communication and further stating that we didn't all have to be in the same geographical region to be close, to qoute her, "...we don't have to be close to be close." So in accordance with Becca's desire, as well as our desire to perpetuate a close family, we will become a part of the blogging world!!! We have only just started, so be patient, and check back often. We love you all, and we look forward to your blogs and/or emails!!!! Love Kitch, Angela, and little Jaxon!!!!