Posing pictures of the kids

I got some clothes off eBay so the kids wanted to pose. Their hair is a total mess but they wanted there picture taken so I thought I would share.

Mandi didn't get any new clothes but I snapped her photo for fun.

Bowdy has a new hair-do. He is sporting a mo-hawk. He is so cute!

Change of due date

Hi, I just realized that my sister- in -law Linnie and I calculated my due date wrong. YAHHH! I am actually due Aug. 1st instead of Aug. 19th. I am so glad. The 19 days will make a big difference in the heat of the summer. See you all later.

Pregnancy Tag
1- Where were you when you first found out you were pregnant? In the bathroom.
2- Who was with you? Me, my self and our new little fetus.
3- How did you find out that you were pregnant? A little stick. I got 50 tests on E-bay for about $7.00.
4- What was your first reaction to finding out you were pregnant? It is about time. We have been trying for only 2 months but I had a miscarriage so it seems like forever.
5- Your husbands reaction? Oh that means we don't get to try any more!
6- Who was the first person you told? Ben, my adorable hubby
7-Did you plan to get pregnant? yes! yes!
8-Was everybody happy for you? Yes, I think so
9- Did you go out and celebrate? Yes I went to the kitchen and had some chocolate, HA HA
10- Did you want to find out the sex? Yes we will find out the sex as soon as I am far enough along. We always find out.
11- What was the sex? don't know yet.
12-Did anyone throw you a baby shower? No this will be my sixth kid
13-Did you get any outfits at the baby shower that you just knew you weren't going to put on your baby?
14- How much weight did you gain? Nothing yet. I have actually lost about 2 pds this month
15- Did you loose all of the weight that you gained? I still am 20 pd over weight from having Bowdy, so I will have to watch it with this one.
16- Did you get a lot of stretch marks? Can you say YES! I have them from the bottom of my belly to just below my chest. UHGG. I hate stretch marks. I am hoping for a tummy tuck as soon as I am done having kids. Only a couple more to go. Hopefully I wont get new ones with this pregnancy.
17- What did you crave the most? I always crave chocolate. But I crave it even when I am not pregnant. I am sure I just like it to much.
18- Did you crave anything crazy? I craved having my body back and I crave sleep.
19- Who or what got on your nerves the most? I think my kids get to me but only because I get tired and my hormones are crazy so I am on edge more. Ohhhh also all the skinny girls in the world get on my nerves. HA HA
20- Were you married at the time? I think so. Last time I checked I was.
21- Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? not this time, but I am only 4 weeks along.

Yes! I am pregnant again, if you haven't already figured it out. I found out yesterday. I hope everything goes well and we get to have this one. I am due Aug. 19th 2009 (ohhh that is so far away) We are so excited and the kids cant wait. We are hoping for twins. Maybe with some luck we will get some. I want twins because I think they would be fun. Also we want a couple more so it would be nice to be pregnant once and get 2 out of it. Wish us luck!

Our condo burned down

For those that haven't already heard, one of our rental condos that we have in Vernal burnt to the ground on Monday night. I guess our renter had a heater in the garage and it was to close to the gas line and it blew up. They were on the second floor and so he went down to see what happened and the hole garage was in flames. He raced up stairs and told his wife to go get the 2 kids up stairs. He got their 8 yr old daughter out and he tried to get back in and the smoke was so thick he couldn't. The mom opened a window on the 3rd floor and said she couldn't find the kids because the smoke was so thick. By some miracle the kids heard the mom and found her. The mom had to throw the 2 kids out of the 3rd story window to there dad. She then had to jump herself. Luckily no one was hurt while jumping. Unfortunately there dalmatian dog did not get out. It is such a miracle that they all got out. the fire spread in a matter of minutes.

Luckily for Ben & I we have insurance. Between ours and the condo assosiations insurance, we should be covered. I just feel really bad for our renters. Unfortunately they did not get renters insurance so everything they owned was lost. They have nothing to their name and really need help. Any money donations or the following items would help immensely. I will give the clothing sizes and items they could use below. If you have any question please email me or call. Thanks for all of your help. I will send pictures later as soon as Ben takes some so you can see the burnt condo.



Davydd Hendricks- Shirt size- large or extra large, pant size- 36-38 waist and 32 length,
shoe size- 11 wide
Cynthia Hendricks- pant size- 0, shirt size- she is about 5'8 but is very skinny, shoe size 9 1/2
Daughter- 8 yrs (a little on the heavy size), shoe size- 3 1/2 to 4
Daughter- 5 yrs old, shoe size- 13
Daughter- 3 yrs old, shoe size- 10

Items they could use:
Sheets
Blankets
Pillows
Clothing of all kinds
Coats
snow pants
Gloves
Snow Hats
Snow boots
All kitchen items:
Silverware
Bowls
Pots and Pan
Dish towel
wash cloths
cups
Plates
Towels
Toys
Books
Kid movies
Any furniture (couches, dressers, beds, mattresses, table and chairs, exx)
Any house hold items
Money donations$$$$$

Thank you all for your help. I hope we can all help make a difference. If you have any other questions please let me know. I know some of you live to far away to donate items so if you would like to donate money you can send it to me at

Autumn Allred
po box 946
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026

Please let me know if you send some so I can be watching for it.

Thanks,
Ben & Autumn
ballred@ubtanet.com
435-725-8420 or 435-790-5009

Halloween Kids

Our kids had so much fun on Halloween. When we were taking the pictures Ben was laughing so hard because all of their costumes were pretty raggedy. (Mandi's was held together with safety pins). I don't think it is a bad thing to be a little raggedy. I think he just thought it was kind of funny that I didn't spend more time on it I guess. I just pulled out all of the costumes I got at yard sales and said choose one. I love yard sales and I also like to save money. I think sometimes we take life to serious. I know the kids loved it and they didn't know that there costumes weren't new or cool. They just love being dressed up.

Here's to the rug rat Allred children!! YAY

Kiersten was a vampire. She actually looks dead in this picture. Go figure!

Tucker was a vampire. He really got into it. He loves being a vampire.

I think this is the 3rd time he was one.

Apsen was a witch
Right before the picture she said mom where is my broom. Well I didn't even think of it so she used the kitchen broom. OHHH my!

Mandi was a purple people monster eater, How can you get cuter than this!

Bowdy was an orange cat. basically it was warm. But I do have to admit he was adorable. For the first time he loved getting his picture taken.

We had a lot of fun on Halloween. We got way to much candy. Sorry Dentist! Or should I say sorry to Ben and myself for having to pay for the dentist bills. Oh by the way I thought I would let you all know, I am a slacker at taking my kids to the Dentist. We finally decide to go and we have spent over $2000 and are still not done. To parents who don't take dental Hygiene seriously, I suggest you do because it is so so expensive. I now have my kids floss, brush and use mouth wash every day. sorry it has taken me over 3 month to blog again. I will try to do better. HA HA. I will see you at Christmas! J/K

Halloween party night!!

On November 1st we had a Halloween party. It was tons of fun. It was a last minute thing due to a death in the family, but we all really enjoyed our selves. Here are some fun pictures.

Ben and I were hillbillies.

He was a much better hillbilly than I!

Scott & Alisa

We all loved the red briefs!



Jessi & Bill

Larry & Dorrene

John & Patty

Nikki & Brandi

Shawn & Dannelle

Dannelle was the life of the party. She danced and sang all night.

Bart & Kelli

Bart was the funniest costume ever. We all loved Nacho Libre. Thanks for the laughs Bart! We just found out that Kelly is pregnant. Weird-- a pregnant nun.

Kam & Shelly

Jason & Linnie

Yes that is a real horse bridle in Jason's mouth. EEEWWW!! He said he washed it but I'm not sure how clean you can get one. HA HA

Linnie was the cutest cow girl ever!

Mike & JoAnn

Mike was hilarious because he was the opposite of what he really is. He was a gangster. It was so funny! JoAnn was road kill, which I thought was very creative and dare I say a little gross.

Ha Ha.

Matt, Carrie, Joe & Jenny

Thank you every one who came. We loved to see all of you. Thank you Doreen for coming. we know you are going through a hard time now and we want you to know you and your family are in our prayers.

What are my 4?

A) Four places that I go to over and over:
1- Bathroom
2- Linnies House
3- The computer
4- Church

B) Four People who email me regularly:
1- Linnie Allred
2- JoAnn Allred
3- Julie Blessing
4- Kris Haley

C) Four of my favorite places to eat:
1- Hollow Moon Cafe
2- Cafe Rio
3- Olive Garden
4- Chilli's

D) Four places I would rather be right now:
1- Mexico
2- Hawaii
3- Camping
4- A date with my Hubby

E) Four TV shows I watch all the time:
I don't have Television stations, but we get Netflix and I love
1- Survivor
2- Amazing Race
3- Biggest Looser
4- Friends

F) Four animals I have had in my life:
1- 2 dogs named Gimely
2- 1 cat named Bubbles,
3- 1 cat named Lucky,
4- 1 dog named spunky

G) Four of my favorite activities:
1- Swimming with my kids
2- Relaxing with Ben
3- Traveling
4- Playing games with friend and family