smile like you mean it

Grandparent's Day

2009-10-24T12:30:00.001-07:00

Trip to Pine Valley

2009-10-07T23:49:00.000-07:00

We went to Pine Valley and stayed at our friend's cabin with a bunch of great people and had so much fun! We squeezed in fishing, 4-wheeling, shooting, smores & a trip to the fruit stand in Santa Clara! Super fun! Wyatt just liked to "play" with the fish we caught and carried them everywhere. He named them and everything! Nick, Mason & Willie. Connor loved riding the little dirtbike they had (and so did I!) On the way home we stopped and picked out volcano rocks to take home and the kids are love them! I'm telling you....it's the simple things that make them happy!

Have you ever done something dumb???

2009-10-07T23:35:00.000-07:00

Have you ever done something dumb..like have a battle of the wills with one of your kids? Like try to get them to eat something? You tell them you can't leave thier chair until they eat it. And they won't eat it. And you have to stick to your guns because you feel like you have to stick to what you said in the first place. And your child won't budge either?? WHY did I take on such a dumb situation? OVER A STRAWBERRY! The only reason I am writing this down, is so Wyatt & I can laugh at it years from now and say, "remember that stupid strawberry I made you eat?!"

He asked me to buy them in the store..they were on sale for only a $1 for a whole package. At dinner, he wouldn't eat any. He's never had any. He says he doesn't like them, but has never had any. This time I said, "you need to give it a chance & at least try it". No go. I said you can't do anything else until you try one. He won't. Connor goes to bed. I want to go to bed. Wyatt wants to go to bed. No go. He's screaming and throwing a fit FOREVER and I finally get a blanket and lay down on the floor by him. I'm not giving in. DUMB! I'll just say that a very late hour finally comes around and Wyatt asks for a new strawberry (since he smashed his with his fist), he tries it and liked it. We went to bed, exhausted. The end.

First Day!!!

2009-08-25T15:55:00.000-07:00

Connor's 1st day of 1st grade! First of all I'm patting myself on the back for getting him all ready for school a little early and we were able to play a lot right before he went back to school. School supplies, clothes, haircut, underwear, socks, food for lunches...the whole dang thing. CHECK!

I got him some nicer clothes, but for the first day..he wanted to wear something that would match his lunch box. Awesome. How do you say no to that? So cute & so excited... I'm so proud of him. He was soo after school that I put a note in his lunch. It's the little things :)

with his new teacher Ms. Schmitt

AND by the way the weekend before school started Connor got new glasses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He told me last week he was having trouble seeing so he went to the eye doctor Friday and turns out one of his eyes is doing almost all of the work for him to see. So he is supposed to wear a patch in the evenings for 2 hrs. Oh boy. And you should see the glasses...so cute!!! And so thick on one side. He is 100% adorable in them tho!

A Good Night (for once)

2009-08-18T10:14:00.000-07:00

Connor wanted to see Ponyo for the FHE activity last night so that was on the schedule. I picked the boys up after work and...they got right in the car (crazy!) and we went home and had the FHE lesson on Following Jesus. Both the boys were so good..both sang and offered to say the prayers & made thoughtful comments duing the lesson (crazy!) We had dinner and everyone got along and helped clean up (crazy!) We packed up our treats and headed to the movie and had a great time.

I get sooo frustrated on a daily basis with them fighting and not listening when I ask them to do things. It was so nice to enjoy our time together instead of it being miserable with everything being difficult. Thank you boys!

P.S. A favorite quote from Wyatt during the lesson..."Jesus is like Handy Manny. He helps everyone and fixes anything."

Oh nothing really......

2009-08-09T21:36:00.000-07:00

Summer has been zooming by without much posting going on... Here's a few pics taken this weekend. We went to the buffet at Sam's Town and Connor said the food he got was his 2nd favorite and that his mom's cooking was #1. Gotta love that kid. me with my "sweet angels" aka naughty little suckers

The Duke's know all about this pic......we all watched Wyatt sneaking jello out of the serving dish when we "weren't looking." Robin finally just got it down for him to finish. Can't really tell in the pic, but the bowl & spoon are huge.

2009-08-05T11:55:00.000-07:00

Is no new news, good news??

CONGRATS!!! Emily is done with hair school!!!!

2009-07-16T13:29:00.000-07:00

So proud of you for going to school for two years...at night...after working all day. I've missed seeing your cute face around but now you are all done! Congrats Em!!! Love you tons!

Toothless!

2009-07-02T23:09:00.000-07:00

I LOVE <3

2009-06-25T13:44:00.000-07:00

(in very random order)

2 cute little boys
especially when they open the door for me
or give me kisses
random encouraging notes from friends or family
celebrating birthdays
my mom
all of my family!
the Dukes
sugar free fruit popsicles
the beach
playing checkers with Connor
Fresh & Easy
running
music that makes me happy
Valentine's Day with my kids
bacon McGriddles
ruby red grapefruit juice
Connor & Wyatt's drawings
sassy high heels
jeans that fit
camping
hoodies
The Cosby Show
Rob & Big
going to the lake
laying out, naps in the sun
President Monson
President Uchtdorf
The Friend
Twix
lip gloss
BLT's
PS I love you
Slumdog Millionaire
YaYa Sisterhood
Gladiator
forts with the kids
frosted mini wheats
facials
when my car is clean
Aunt Alice's homemade suckers
when all the dishes are done
victoria secret lotion & perfume
bean burritos from taco bell
dates with my boys
holdling babies
going to the temple
giving thank you cards
singing songs at bedtime
changing into comfy clothes after work
my kid's baby shoes
getting dressed up & going out to dinner
laughing
breakfast burritos
Macayos - the smooth salsa yummm
steak
when my toenail polish isn't chipped
watching my kids swim
listening to people who can sing well..like my cousin Nicole, Boonie, Kara & tons others
Christmas traditions
going to the ranch on Cedar Mtn
eating my cereal while I take a hot bath
muscle cars
my new purse
IKEA
cool art & photographs
doing service with my kids
being active - there's so much stuff to learn and do in life
the smell of Downy fabric softener
peanut M&M's from the freezer
old & new friends
and......
Wyatt's mohawk

Kindergarten Ceremony

2009-06-12T12:40:00.000-07:00

Wyatt kept making funny faces at Connor during most of the program. I could hear the other kids telling Connor how funny his little brother was. That kid...........Mrs. Weimheimer is such a great teacher!!!!Connor & ClarkConnor & Miss Grace

My parents, Robin & I all went and watched Connor's Kindergarten Program & they did such a great job singing! I'll have to post a video of the song they sang...so dang cute.

This year Connor has grown up so much! He can read so well & I swear he soaks up anything his teacher says! "mom did you know the people in Germany ride bikes & trains to work?" "did you know when you sneeze your germs go as far as a whole elephant?" I love it! And I love his teacher for the great job she did.

Sooo my mom calls and asked me how much money to put in Connor's card...ummm I don't remember her giving me any money when I got done with Kindergarten!! what the heck! Love you Mom!

Summmmmmmmmer Time!

2009-06-05T10:53:00.000-07:00

Our friend has a great pool at her complex and we spent most of Saturday there with a group of our friends. Everyone just has fun with the boys, playing with them, tossing them around and helping them swim. The boys have water skateboards that were SO much fun! I kept asking everyone...what would you do if I didn't bring the entertainment? :)

By the way, Connor is fearless (well both are actually) and he does the coolest flips into the pool! Wyatt's close behind...

Muffins with Mom

2009-06-01T13:54:00.000-07:00

2 Handsom Dates 1 Lucky Girl

2009-05-28T11:52:00.000-07:00

Oh yes I did...I took Connor to see STYX and we had such a great time! He LOVES them, which is hilarious all by itself. Everyone was high fivin him and loving them some Connor because he was singing along to all the songs. It was so fun to spend one on one time with him ! We did it right and went to dinner before the show. Con wanted spaghetti from his favorite place with a big ol meatball haha!! Silly boy!

This kid CAN'T take a picture without making a silly face!! I remember driving my mom nuts with that too. I think it was last week haha. Wyatt and I went on our own date and saw Battle of Terra in 3D. He's such a funny kid and our conversations were great. We stopped at the store and loaded up on junk food for the show. He was in heaven.

EASTER

2009-04-28T12:41:00.001-07:00

I love Easter...but I hated going to the store to see all of the huge Easter baskets with all of the toys and presents inside them. So like mankind to make Easter about ourselvs. Not to say I don't give my kids Easter baskets...but simple is better to me and I want to teach them more about the meaning and not just the candy. That's the way my mom did it and I hope I can do the same.

We had a great Easter and I hope my kids are starting to learn more as they get a little bit older. We talked a lot about the resurrection and Jesus' sacrifice for us. We watched a movie about Jesus' life and I think it helped make sense to them...a little bit :) Emily and I came up with a silly scavenger hunt for them to do Sunday morning to find their baskets. Things like "the women were going to put spices on Jesus' body, go to where mom keeps her spices" hahaha we are such dorks but I hope they are learning something.

We had a fun weekend and went on a picnic with my family, colored eggs & had a fun Easter egg hunt with the Dukes. Wyatt wore his spiderman costume to the egg hunt...gotta love that.

Bike Rodeo

2009-04-27T16:15:00.001-07:00

I let Connor ride his bike to school for the bike rodeo and you would have thought he was going to Disneyland. Sometimes it's the simple things in life that makes kids super happy. I followed him in the car really slow to school. I knew I was super dorky and I didn't even care. He was soooo cute.

I snuck away from work for a few min to watch the bike rodeo and even got to ride a little bit myself. Poor Connor :)

P.S. That was such a windy day!!!!!!!!!!!

FHE

2009-04-15T09:09:00.000-07:00

For FHE the other night we played a matching card game that had church terms...

One of the questions I asked Connor, "Early church members who came across the plains in covered wagons..."

Connor, "Leprechauns!!"

Check It!

2009-04-10T14:51:00.000-07:00

Clayton's Stewart's website. Check out the temple pics....great ideas for Mother's Day :) You can find them under Outdoors 1. He's the guy that did my Tom Selleck cake...so make sure you check this out.

Moms are awesome but NOT cool

2009-03-31T15:09:00.000-07:00

I dressed pretty nice today, because it's Tuesday and on Tuesdays they have management meeting and everyone's in the office. Around 2 oclock I finally noticed I had a Scooby Doo bandaid stuck to my behind.

As "cool" as I thought I was strutting around the office in my high heels....I know without a doubt....I am NOT COOL. I might even think I am cool for a few min in a row here and there, but Connor & Wyatt are quick to remind me that I AM NOT COOL. And I'm ok with that.

Yum Yum

2009-03-25T13:04:00.000-07:00

Connor

2009-03-17T09:40:00.001-07:00

On the way to school this morning, I had Connor's lunch up in the front seat. As he was getting out of the car he said "My lunch!" Worried that he had forgotten it.

I handed it to him and he said, "Mom, you always got my back!"

Wyatt

2009-03-17T09:30:00.000-07:00

We were on our way somewhere and Wyatt had to go to the bathroom...bad. He had to sit on the pot forever and the whole time Connor was waiting out in the car. When we got in the car, Connor said, "what took you guys so long??"

Wyatt said, "I had to go number 5."

I guess number 5 is serious business.

February Randomness

2009-03-04T14:08:00.000-08:00

For Valentine's Day this year, Connor wanted to make his own cards and not buy the store bought kind that are so convienent for a busy momma. I have to admit it though...I love that about him and I hope he is always this creative. It was a busy week because my dad & I were doing house projects, so we compromised and bought some things to make "homemade" cards. My favorite one he made says "ElizaDETH" I love it!

For my Connor boy...

I love how you do whatever I need, whenever I need it...usually :)

You help me so much and act so much older than the little 6 year old that you are. You help pack the car, even the trunk, you help Wyatt get dressed in the morning & in PJ's at night, you help me take out the garbage and you help me fold clothes. Is there anything you don't do??? Thanks so much for being the big helper and good sport that you are...usually!

I love you,

Mom

TNG Photography

2009-02-11T00:01:00.000-08:00

Props to my friend Nate Grant for taking these awesome photos...check his work out at TNG Photography. And he's not even paying me to do this :) Nice work Nate!!!!

Happy Birthday To ME

2009-02-04T11:07:00.000-08:00

Thanks everybody for a super fun birthday! Tom Selleck cake and crazy games...sounds perfect for a 31 year old! We had a great time! Clayton did awesome on the cake and THANKS to Melody for helping put everything together!!! I love you guys!!!!

Man I don't write on here anymore!

2009-01-22T22:38:00.001-08:00

Here's some of the things we've been up to:

Wrestling

Rockband with friends

a few little accidents :) ....it happens

dentist

dancing with hotttt guys

Having fun!!!!

Food Bank

2009-01-09T11:03:00.000-08:00

Thanks everybody for your donations for our FOOD DRIVE! My dad helped me take all of it over to the food bank this morning and we were able to donate 227lbs of food!

The coolest thing happened too when we were unloading it... the CEO of the food bank and other administrators came to meet us and especially Connor! Wyatt was in the truck not having it that morning... so he missed out. They took a bunch of pics together with Connor & I and talked to him about what happens to all of the food we brought. They kept asking what organization I set this up through and they couldn't believe I just did it by myself haha!!! They want to use our story on their website. It was a great experience and I can't thank all of you enough for helping out!

Sooooo

2009-01-05T13:34:00.000-08:00

the other night Connor comes to me with just his pajama pants on and says, "Mom, I think I'm starting to get hair under my arms." He was so happy. I checked it out and saw that it was black lint from the black shirt he had been wearing. Bummer for Connor.

Life around here

2008-12-23T13:37:00.001-08:00

We've been super busy just like everyone else I know ;) Just getting ready for Christmas and trying to enjoy ourselves a little bit at the same time. I hate rushing around and stressing out at Christmas. I'm refusing this year. Even if things are just simpler. I did get our friend gifts done and I like how they turned out.

Connor loved crazy hair day at school and I snapped a few pics of him in the morning. I went to show my co-workers the pics and......I saw that Connor had taken one of himself after I was done! He cracks me up. He's so serious in the pic. All I have to say is...that took all the hair products I own to get that hair to stand up like that! He could put his hoodie on and it would just pop right back up after he took the hoodie off.

Got Connor signed up for wrestling. We'll see how that goes. He's way excited and so am I ;) but he has tons to learn and it's gonna be a lot of work for him. I think that's good though.

Fancy-Shmancy Magnets

My eyes were opened..

2008-12-23T12:58:00.000-08:00

to see how many people have so little. It made me so incredibly grateful for what I have. We put together bags for the homeless at the Anderson's house....everyone brought stuff like apples, oranges, grandola bars, gloves, jackets, hats, blankets, you name it. Fresh & Easy helped us out with some more food and some cool bags to put it all in. Then on another night we took it all downtown...wow. That was an eye opener for me. The girls & kids all stayed in the trucks and the guys got out and handed stuff out. It was crazy...I was driving someone's truck really slow while they handed stuff out and all these homeless guys were eying us through the windows. It was SO crazy. There were tents on the sidewalks lining the road. I felt so happy to have my little home with warm beds!!! It was a good experience, even if it was kinda scary...

Wyatt kept busy too while we put the bags together. Bryson is awesome.

Listen Up Everybody!!!!!

2008-12-02T11:43:00.000-08:00

My little famiy is going to do a FOOD DRIVE during the month of December and would love any help you can provide.

I am so grateful for the blessings we enjoy everyday and want to make the Christmas season more about serving others and striving to live as Christ lived instead of my kids focusing on...."I want this for Christmas!" Sound familiar ;) I want my kids to know that serving others is the best gift we can give.

If any of you are able to donate any food, you are more than welcome to drop it off at my house, work, or I can come by and pick it up. If my parents or the Duke's are closer, they said it would be fine if you dropped if off there as well.

Everything will be donated to the Food Bank here in Las Vegas and they said the need is greater than ever. I will post some info on items needed, but when I talked to them they said they especially need peanut butter and tuna because of the high protein in it and long shelf life it has. They are also in need of canned soup and hygiene products such as shampoo, soap & toothpaste.

Thanks for any help you can give and I love you all very much!!! I wish you the best this holiday season!

Happy Birthday Wyatt & Emily!!!!!

2008-11-29T18:28:00.000-08:00

My baby's 4 years old! We had the best day on Friday...started with a birthday breakfast, opened gifts and then met up with my family at the Mini Grand Prix. That place was a total blast. I got the kids wristbands, then we could go on the rides too to "help" them. We rode the rollercoaster, go carts and went down the huge slide, but the absolute best was watching them drive their own go carts!!!! Wyatt had to sit on a booster to see over the wheel, but he was such a cute little driver! We met up that night for dinner at Claim Jumper because it was Emily's birthday too and then ate cupcakes at our house.

Reasons I LOVE Wyatt:
*his smile
*his big blue eyes
*he has rubber face! He can pull the silliest faces and he loves to look at himself in the mirror when he does it.
*he says the FUNNIEST stuff! "that's what me talkin bout!" "hey, take it e-say!" "look at those hip hop tires"
*he knows tons about cars already, like spoilers, mustangs, excursions, sports cars.....and minivans
*he tells me I'm pretty all the time
*he says, "don't worry bout it mom. Me take care of it"
*his giggle is the best!
*he loves animals and I love to hear him talk to them. He has the cutest, scratchy voice. He tells them they are so cuuuute. "Nick, good job gettin those crickets buddy! Nick you are so cuuuuute!"
* he says I have 4 kids...Connor, him, Nick & Eeyore. Yikes.
* he's squishy!

Happy Birthday Wyatt!!!!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!

Emily! I know we are a little tiny bit different from eachother, haha! But I love you and would do anything in the whole wide world for you! Especially because you already do that much for me. But mostly just because you are my sister and I love you. You have such a good heart, that is generous and giving. You are one of the most steadfast people I know. You have such a firm foundation, yet you always smile and are so fun to be around! I hope you had a good birthday! I can't think of a better person for Wyatt to share it with! Love you!

Utah Trip

2008-11-29T18:06:00.000-08:00

So.....we went to Utah last weekend to get some stuff from IKEA and to see some old friends..and by "old" I mean awesome and I've known them for years! I dread going up to Utah because I have so many horrible memories or good memories that are tainted now. But honestly, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. My friends pampered us with homemade biscuits, homemade jam, homemade soup, homemade bread sticks and a HOMEMADE loaf of bread to take home. Now my kids keep asking me for "homemade" stuff! All of it was SO good and I can't even explain how great it was so talk to friends who know me and what we've been through. The ones that saw and helped move our things to their basement or who watched my kids while I was at the lawyers or who helped me choose what I would take from my home. These are the same friends who cleaned my house when I'd have a baby or help tend my boys when I'd be at my whits end because Justin was never around. It was more than great to see them again.

I have so many great family members and friends who live close by and help so much and I love you too!!!

I took the boys to see the houses we used to live in. It wasn't as bad as I thought either. Kinda.

Parent Day at Connor's School

2008-11-21T00:17:00.000-08:00

So I skipped out on work for a little bit to visit Connor's classroom for Parent Day at his school. It was so fun to go with him and to see some of the stuff he does during the day. He was so excited for me to come and for me to meet all his friends.

I was incharge of a little activity that all of the kids rotated through so I got a chance to meet all of them. It's interesting to see how different they are and the different situations they have. For some reason it just made me so happy I could actually come to something of Connor's during the day. Made me realize we have a better situation than a lot of others.

Oh by the way.....The kids all had turkey's they had to disguise at home so they wouldn't get "caught" and eaten for Thanksgiving. They could color and glue stuff on them and use things from home to decorate it. Well I of course had all these crazy ideas and Connor said, "Why don't we just put a picture frame around him so everyone will just think he's in a picture." Pretty smart kid I think. I took a few pics of some of the other's that I liked. Steph, I like Clark's spiderman turkey too!!!

The Happs

2008-11-20T23:59:00.000-08:00

Best date night ever...McDonald's playland with two handsome men and a fort to watch Willow in. Guaranteed good time.

Crazy huge pizza and an early "Valentine's Day gift" from Connor. He put a bow on it and everything. It's his collection of rocks with CTR he taped on it.

Wyatt and I got busted eating the Halloween candy. I love his arm around me and I love how Connor was cool with me eating the candy out of his stash.

Jason Mraz

2008-11-16T23:48:00.000-08:00

This group from Ireland opened for him and they played lots of funky instruments including this recorder/keyboard thing. They would blow into it and play the keyboard part. Hmmmm...

Melody watched my boys and when I dropped them off, Faith wanted a pic with me... I think it was because of my big Hannah Montana hair;)

Veteran's Day...

2008-11-11T22:47:00.000-08:00

That's what it's called...but I had a day of rest and it was awesome!

1. slept in
2. played Monopoly Jr, snowboard video games & played outside with the boys
3. stayed in my PJ's til 4pm when I finally showered AND
4. never put any make up on ;)
5. made breakfast for dinner
6. my car is FIXED!!!!!!

Halloween 08

2008-11-04T21:25:00.000-08:00

Day started with orange pancakes, some in the shape of pumpkins & ghosts.... how can you go wrong with a start like that? The boys dressed up as superheros (of course) and we hit the church party that night and saw lots of friends and family. Kids loved it, but I was beat...sorry I'm not even gonna lie! Connor said he didn't have to smile if he wore this mask :)Wyatt holding a cricket he caught at the Duke's Cutest Alfalfa and his sis was Darla...how stinkin cute is that? Lots o cool people
Lester the child molester

Joel Brough says this pic looks like I'm in the Beastie Boys Sabotage video

I feel so short next to them!

I got glasses!

Sand Dunes

2008-10-29T22:52:00.000-07:00

Check out those awesome dunes! We had a blast this last weekend at Coral Pink with the Nashes! Thanks so much for letting us tag along with you and sorry for making you worry so much about our ride up there!! Ha ha I only broke down in two different vehicles on my way outta town! Third times a charm, right!;) My boss lent me an Excursion and a gas card! We had such a great time and the kids could have just played in the sand and been totally happy!

P.S. funny story.... I got up there pretty late, like after midnight Utah time...I stop at this cabin that had the same looking Excursion as the Nashes..I totally knocked on their door because I could hear the TV on and people talking. I freaked these ladies out and they came to the door pointing a poker from the fireplace at me!!! haha!! That's pretty funny stuff!

sand angels

the kids were bummed we made them take a break from playing in the sand

Melody tearin it up...she really did peel out pretty good and left some guys in a big dust cloud. I think it was an accident, but it was awesome!

my new boyfriend

Zion

in the middle of the road on our way home...I'm so glad I have glasses now!

So we're thinking of doing this

2008-10-27T11:22:00.000-07:00

Northern Exposure 10K and 2 Mile Family Run/Walk
Event Date: November 8, 2008

The City of North Las Vegas presents the 9th Annual Northern Exposure 10K Race and 2 Mile Family Run/Walk. The event will be held November 8, 2008 at Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado, North Las Vegas.

The 10K race will start at 8:30 a.m. and the two-mile walk begins at 8:00 a.m.

The 10K Race course winds through the developing communities of America¿s second-fastest growing large city. Over $3,000 in cash and prizes will be distributed to the top three overall winners (male and female), top two in the masters divisions (male and female), and top 3 in each age division (male and female).

The 2-Mile Family Run/Walk is a completely separate course and is ideal for families and participants with strollers. Both courses wind through the beautiful master-planned community of Eldorado. The City is proud and excited to show off its fast-growing community to people from other parts of the valley and the Southwest - giving visitors some Northern Exposure.

There will be live music and entertainment, and quality food service vendors, a health fair and more. Click here to register for this 2008 event on-line at http://www.active.com/. Call 633-2650 for information regarding this special event.

**OK so I wanna do the 2 mile run/walk with my boys! If you want to sign up online it's easier to go to this site.

2Mile Run/Walk Race Fees:

adult $15 in advance $25 day of race

12 -Under $10 in advance $20 day of race

Happy Days

2008-10-15T11:04:00.000-07:00

This morning I was making celery and peanut butter for mine & Connor's lunches and when he walked by I said, "Hey, look what I'm making for us!" He told he me didn't like it. I was surprised and said, "But you said you liked it last time." He said, "I know Mom, I'm sorry I lied. I didn't want to hurt your feelings."

The other night after baths, Wyatt wanted me to look at his belly. He has the cutest big belly. I asked him if he was going to have a baby;) Both the boys started crackin up and Connor said, "No Mom! Boys don't have babies. Boys ARE babies. " My thoughts exactly.

2008-10-13T12:09:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Melody!!!

Everybody make sure you give Melody a shout out for her birthday today! ;)

Love ya Mel! Hope your day is great!

Stuff we've been up to

2008-10-08T23:07:00.000-07:00

Indoor soccer with Amanda & Cason Swinn & Melissa Everett. All I'm gonna say about our first game is....afterwards Cason said, "So...Did we win??" ;)

Hanging out with family. Got Connor some checkers and he's all over that. He & my cuz's hubby Cristian kept at it all during Conference: )

Sweet car my coworker has.

Waterpark with Jana & her kids, plus a few welcome extras ;)

Grandparent's Day

2008-10-01T13:59:00.000-07:00

Connor's school had a Grandparent's breakfast last Friday and since my dad was already babysitting....he took Wyatt along as well. After giving the kids 4 cinnamon rolls each and a few cups of juice later...someone finally told my dad to leave some for everybody else ;) Thanks Dad for being so awesome!

As you can tell, Eeyore pretty much goes everywhere with Wyatt. The other day Wyatt said, "Mom, Eeyore said sh*t!" Eeyore goes "potty", carries grocery bags, makes me tickle his arm and sometimes bugs Wyatt because he doesn't share. Yesterday we had a close call and almost lost Eeyore for good. Now I'm not gonna lie...I was a little scared. But Eeyore is a survivor and made it back to us. A kid at the babysitter's house threw him over the neighbor's fence (who weren't home) and their dogs took him into their house through the doggie door. Whew, good thing that guy's back safe.

Camping...

2008-09-29T12:31:00.000-07:00

The boys had such great time just doing what boys do...playin in the dirt and "building" things with wood & sticks. Give them a shovel and they're in heaven.

My camera battery died right after I took my first pic...so you'll have to check out Amber's and Melissa's blogs. Thanks Melissa for the few you shot over :)

my dad babysitting..

2008-09-24T09:20:00.000-07:00

My dad the babysitter this week...when I came to pick up the boys....this is what I found :)

For your viewing pleasure...

They're crazy and I love it!

2008-09-15T21:31:00.000-07:00

Wyatt: Mom, spiders poop webs out their bums.

Connor: Has learned the "Jack be Nimble" nursery rhymn at school. While watching dirt bike riders on TV do all kinds of crazy jumps, Connor says, "Man, that guy is NIMBLE!"

Wyatt: When horses get scared, they do pop-o-wheelies.

Wyatt: Going on airplanes tickles my weiner.

Real Life

2008-09-08T12:01:00.000-07:00

Sticks and stones, they break bones
But poisonous words can sting
A caring heart, that has been tried
Beneath the microscope
Children’s lives centered on
Rallied round, tucked in each night
A lullaby sung to ease the day
Gospel truths trusted in
Effort to try my best
The measuring stick laid down
Sticks and stones, they break bones
Who’s anxious to hurl the first?

A grateful heart
A loving heart
A hand that holds difficult cards
But smile for what is had
Health and strength
Two able hands
To wrap around my babies
And to help those I can
A willing heart
A humble heart
Two hands to do my best

I’m happy and I’m able
Who could ask for more?
I love my family and my friends
Who could ask for more?
We stumble, learn and laugh together
Who could ask for more?
Each new day brings new hope
Who could ask for more?

Flubber

2008-09-07T20:38:00.001-07:00

Soooo most Sundays we get together at the Duke's for family dinner and the kids are wild and c-r-a-z-y. Thought maybe a fun activity would help keep them entertained a little bit. Got the idea from OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) It's a super fun kid's museum that is amazing if you ever get the chance to go there. The link for the recipe is HERE.

The pics from above were taken tonight at the Duke's and the pics below are from our trip to OMSI.

Nick the Lizard

2008-09-03T21:36:00.000-07:00

Connor caught a lizard in Debbie's backyard yesterday. He named him Nick :) Connor wishes I woulda named him Nick too. I'm sure he's gonna die soon...as you can see by his half open eyes from the the pic..Con insists, "he's just sleepy!"

So we brought him home and while the boys were showing him to their friends in the neighborhood, the lizard of course got loose. I was able to catch it again and you shoulda seen their faces! "Whoa, Mom you caught a lizard!!! Cool!" Ya, it was pretty cool ;) ha ha.

Wyatt puts the rubber snake next to the lizard's house so he can have a friend and Connor lets him watch TV with him. Right this second Wyatt is singing the lizard a song. Awesome.

Safari Birthday

2008-08-31T20:53:00.000-07:00

Had so much fun on at Kenidee's "safari" bday party. They had this lady come and she had all these snakes, lizards, an exotic bird, baby kangaroo, hedge hog...all kinds of crazy stuff. I couldn't pass up a chance to carry that huge snake around and sing I'M A SLAVE 4 YOU!! haha!!! That thing was heavy! Well...we had a great time and you can't miss a party where they have reptiles and cotton candy. Thanks Jana & Gabe for inviting us!!

Gotta give a shout out to Dave Denton and his fam! We visited them Saturday morning and had a blast! They have such a FUN house and my kids never wanted to leave. Thanks for having us over. We gotta do something again sometime.

First Day

2008-08-28T22:11:00.000-07:00

Connor started kindergarten on Monday... He was super excited! Wyatt was bummed to be left out of all of this school business. But lets get real...new people aren't his thing anyway! But new shoes, school supplies and picking out yummy food for his lunch box....makes me want to go to school too! Connor loves it and has friends in his class already. Too bad he already got in trouble yesterday at school!!! You should hear him tell about it. I guess he told Debbie, "my mom was SOOOOO mad at me!!!" I hope I scared him enough :) ha ha!

The night before school I opened the box of Con's new school shoes and found a washcloth around them...to keep them clean. Hmmmmm.... I LOVE that kid.

Silly!

2008-08-24T20:58:00.000-07:00

A few IMPORTANT things we've been up to like trying on moustaches

We went to Spring Mtn. Ranch to see Aida on Saturday night. My cuz Nicole has one of the leading roles and she is so awesome! Her voice is amazing and her character is so fun. I wanted to tell everyone that I was related to her! Congrats Nicole, you are amazing!

Sunday dinner with the Duke cousins. We have a kazillion little boys all about the same age. When we get together...it gets crazy. When they take their shirts off....for some weird reason...they get even crazier. This pic only shows a few of them, but believe me...we had a roomful of WT boys with no shirts on running around thinking it was wrestle-mania. I loved Amber yelling at them to calm down!! You're the best Amber!

On my mind..

2008-08-19T08:48:00.000-07:00

Decisions and tiny choices…
All lead to gigantic outcomes
Thread by thread we are bound
Choice by choice we are lead
Down a path that we create
With small choices made everyday
We build our life
We choose our course
Blinded by it seeming to affect one
But their rippling effects touch many

My friend Kristin is recently divorced with 4 small kids....her husband got involved in drugs and it tore their family apart. He lost jobs, he lost his family and recently lost his life. Leaving her with the responsibility to take care of these little ones. Leaving her to tell them their dad had died.

I've just been thinking a lot about how our small choices lead us to where we are in our lives. How we think small ones don't make such an impact. Some take us off course just a little bit, but if you continue at that angle for long long time...you are miles away from where you wanted to be.

I'm not just talking about my friend's ex-husband...or mine!! :) I'm talking about all of us and me included. I took an apple to work the other day and it had a yucky spot on it so I cut it off. I took a big bite into it on the opposite side and it tasted so NASTY. I was thinking how we make choices in our lives that we THINK only affect certain things. But it's not true. It carries over into every area of our life. I had to throw that whole apple away because that one rotten spot tainted the whole taste of the apple.

Just a few of my thoughts about choices to encourage us all to be better...especially me. Keep my eye on the ball and not get caught up in making a lot of small bad choices that lead to big ones.

Peace Out!!

Connor

2008-08-10T21:32:00.000-07:00

"Mom, I tried to behave........................but I just couldn't."

WAKEBOARDING

2008-08-09T21:47:00.000-07:00

Went to Lake Mead on Zach's boat with Jonathan & Arlene, Jason & his little girl and Zach's friend Jason. I was able to get some great pics of everyone, but on my turn the battery died....not that I had much to show off anyway! ha ha! Got an awesome shot of Zach trying a flip. Got to try surfing too and that was awesome.... too bad the camera battery was dead by then. Bummer. Good times tho......

FLIPPIN SWEET

2008-08-02T22:35:00.001-07:00

We went to the William's ranch today for a company party and had so much fun on that dang swing again! I had a blast doing flips off it! Sorry you guys have to see a picture of my bum bum.

Here is also a picture of most of the people who work at Discount Dumpsters. I'm diggin Jeff & Scott's hair the best. Fun to take pics right after you've been swimming :)

The Happs...

2008-07-28T20:37:00.000-07:00

Just a few pics from what we've been up to lately. I better take a few pics of Connor besides him cooling off pizza to even things up a bit.

My mom was watching the boys one day while I was at work and she had Barry Manilow playing... (Ahh!) And Connor says, "Grandma, can you please turn that off...it's killen me!"

I asked Wyatt to hold this bag of grapes so they wouldn't get squished but not eat them. Ya right. And he didn't like me taking his picture!

The pizza was too hot to eat right after it came out of the oven, so Connor had a great idea to cool it off.

Pioneer Day at the North Stake. My boys were camping with their dad so I borrowed Jana's Kenidee to have some fun with.Three sassy girls

One hilarious 3 year old.
Paola's birthday. All you can eat crab legs at Main Street Station...ya baby!

Made him stay at the table until he tried a bite of fruit.....that really worked.

Don't leave your camera unattended! I have like 15 pics similar to this!!! ha ha!

Elder's Quorem activity at Mt. Charleston with Beverly Glen Ward - AKA Nashes, Stones & Pisciottas

Connor on his new skateboard for his birthday

Do you ever.....

2008-07-24T21:53:00.000-07:00

have random memories pop into your mind and you just can't stop thinking about it?? For a few days now I've been thinking about this crazy moment I had a few years ago. It was the week Justin moved out and I was at the grocery store at night with my two little boys...Connor was 3 and Wyatt wasn't even a year old. I was in a total daze buying some food and in line with me was this teenager buying some flowers for his girlfriend. He must have been ahead of me and he couldn't believe how much the flowers were....

I laughed at him and took the flowers from him and paid for them. I told him I was hoping that the favor would come back to me someday....

And I wasn't talking about flowers or buying things.

That memory has kept coming into my mind all week and I remember how happy that young guy was and I imagine that girl's face when when she got the flowers..... I told him to treat her good and I of course didn't tell him anything about what had just happend to me.

I can't believe I was so gutsy and did something like that. But I'm so glad and it makes me laugh at myself.

Sorry to share such a personal thought...but you're my friends, so why not? :) Plus it's something I want to remember.

Kim's New Sweet Bike

2008-07-22T20:51:00.000-07:00

2008-07-19T22:57:00.000-07:00

Thank you for sharing your memories you have of me! That was not only fun to read... but I had no idea the lift it was going to give me as well. Some of you left such nice things (maybe not entirely TRUE things ha ha!) but they meant a lot to me and I wanted to say thank you. It's so interesting to hear the things that people notice about you and I just wanted you all to know how grateful I am for you in my life and for the encouragement you give me.

2008-07-15T21:12:00.000-07:00

I got this from Jessica's blog...

Here is a fun little game...Leave a comment on my blog of a memory that you and I have had together. It doesn't matter if you've known me for a short time, or a long time, anything you remember! Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you....

He's 6

2008-07-12T23:01:00.000-07:00

Party at the Brinkerhoff's house! Connor just turned 6 and had such a great time at his birthday swim party. We barely got the kids to eat anything let alone open any gifts. They had so much fun! I did too...I loved going down the slide in a train with the kids on a floatie...except that all of them would cry afterwards....then they would want to go down again! So it couldn't have been too bad ;)

Hot dogs and homemade rootbeer...what could be better? Oh, and yummy cookie cake...no mess and dang good.

Thank you Brinkerhoff's and eveybody for coming! We have great friends & family and we love to get together with you!

Connor, I love you and I'm so glad you came into my life! On your birthday we looked through your scrapbook together of when you were born. So many happy moments have come into my life because of you. You are so thoughtful, smart, sweet and fun to be with!! I love you! Hope you had a happy birthday. Love, your momma

a HAPPY 4th of July

2008-07-04T19:56:00.000-07:00

I love good days and today was a good one. Nothing too special but just lots of laughing and good times. And good food....that always helps. We spent the day with family at Emily's house eating yummy BBQ-ed shrimp & chicken, corn on the cob and homemade ice cream. We swam with the kids forever and wouldn't you know Wyatt started swimming today. It was the coolest thing! He takes the HUGEST breath and makes his eyes bug out of his head.... I got a great pic of him doing it! He did great swimming!

WHAT THE???!!

My dad came out wearing this to go swimming. By the way, he has really cool swim trunks, who knows where they are?? And I think he's a great sport to go swimming with us anyway!
But when he came out...Wyatt pointed and said, "WHAT IS THAT???" We were all laughing so hard we were almost crying. I think you had those swim trunks when I was in 6th grade & I had big bangs. Sorry Dad, had to take a pic! Love you, you're a great sport!!

Sweet Swing!

2008-06-29T22:06:00.000-07:00

Friday after work we headed to the William's ranch for some fun with the Stones & Nashes. They have a pond out there and built a crazy looking swing that is SO much FUN!!! I think the adults wished the kids weren't there so we could hog it for ourselves!!! But most of the kids were brave and gave it a try :) We had such a great time...thanks Lindsay & Jeff for letting us come!

Me!

Melody!

Connor in the paddle boat pulling Parker in the canoe

Lots o kids having fun in the back of the Stone's ranger

Melody, Lindsay, Me & Amber

"Night Fishing"

Can't Forget Mr. Wyatt

2008-06-26T10:52:00.000-07:00

This boy is so funny when no one is looking! The other night when I let the water out of the bathtub, he was slipping around the tub on his belly. He said, "Oh ya, bay, bay! That's what ME talkin bout!"

He's a character big time.

About Mr. Connor

2008-06-25T21:14:00.000-07:00

Regarding Mr. Connor and all his little girlfriends.... He's always telling me who he wants to marry: Katie, Brooklyn, Kaylee or Kenidee.... It keeps changing.

And so I am always telling him NOT to worry about that stuff right now. Don't think about girlfriends, kissing or marrying anybody for a LONG LONG time. Not until you are all grown up.

He says, "I know! I don't even want to think about any of those things. They just keep getting in my brain!"

Oh man, I can see trouble later....

Mt. Charleston

2008-06-24T21:48:00.000-07:00

with the Nash's and Proffitt's. We had so much fun riding and hanging out at Mt. Charleston on Saturday. It's nice to get out of the city where it's a little bit cooler. The kids had a blast and got DIRTY!!! Ok we did too, but not like the kids.....

Melina Proffitt & her husband have known Melody & Jason for a long time and Melina and I went to SUU togther like 12 years ago. Yep, I said 12 years ago! Where did the time go?

The flowers from my previous post were picked by the kids and I LOVE them! Melody got a bouquet as well and I just couldn't stop laughing because the roots are so much bigger than the flowers.

While we were loading everything up in the morning, Melody and I look up and Connor & Faith are on their ROOF! Hello! They have a little balcony and it's pretty easy to get onto the roof from there. I told them they better watch out when they have teenagers!!!

loading up...you know they thought they were gonna ride there on the way to Mt. CharlestonWhere the @#$@ are their moms?

Melody, Melina & Brookie Brooke

Melody taken the girls for a sweet ride

Happy Camper Wyatt. Actually he had a blast, this pic was taken when we were getting in the car to go home. Had to document that awesome dirty face!

Connor giving Faith a ride. He's too good with the ladies..... that's gonna be trouble.

Sweetest bouquet of flowers EVA!

Thinking.......

2008-06-24T15:22:00.000-07:00

of you today Kaytee Anderson!!! Miss you, cute girl.

What a great weekend.......

2008-06-23T00:09:00.000-07:00

This pic sums up what a great weekend we had. I'll post more later when it's not midnight already.

Camping

2008-06-18T22:02:00.000-07:00

We spent last weekend camping together at Mt. Charleston. I took the boys all by myself. I don't know if that's what you would call brave or..................dumb?! Whatever the case we had a great time and had so much fun together. But I'm not gonna lie, it was a ton of work! Have you ever put up a shade tent by yourself? Wait I had the help of a 5 yr old and a 3 yr old.....yep it was pretty much me doing it by myself!! :) The campers next to us came over when I was packing up the car to leave and they told me how they saw my boys helping so much and what great workers they are. I had to laugh... I said of course they help! I'm mean! And they're the only one's here to help! I kept making them hold poles or hammer stakes. Give a boy a hammer and they are in heaven. It's funny though because I felt like I spent all of Saturday setting everything up and then all of Sunday taking it down!!!

We played catch, did puzzles, played games, cooked on the fire, roasted marshmallows, and drank hot chocolate. I think Wyatt lived off of Cheetos all weekend. No foil dinner for him!

Connor took us on two hikes and he loved it. While hiking, we met another family and there was a single mom with two kids... I think she was LDS and it was fun to talk to her. The people we camped next to gave me their number so we could all go camping together again. :) I love how lucky I am to alway bump into cool people. I love that and I don't think it's an accident.

To my mom: Sorry for giving you a heart attack by going camping alone. We are home safe and had a great time! No worries!

We were bursting at the seams and we used everything we brought. Can't believe it takes so much stuff to go camping!

I love how I wanted the shade to be over the table, but by the time I was done, it was like half over the table and sagging on one side!!!! I'm only one person people! Whatever works.

My camera battery died and I think it's because Connor took so many pictures of "scenery" and of himself. I had 10 pics of his head like the one above!!! ha ha!

These are the days....

2008-06-16T00:33:00.000-07:00

So many cute and funny pictures of the boys and things that they have been up to. Most are just everyday life...but sometimes those are the most entertaining and memorable.

Swimming lessons at Patrice Wynn's house

Wyatt saying he is "SO MAD" at me for taking a picture of him while he is checking himself out in the mirror with their new helmet on.

Just chillen with the helmet on again. He's been wearing it for days now. Inside, outside, with a sweaty face, watching TV....whatever. We still have one of Alex's (sorry by the way!) and he makes the helmets kiss eachother! ha ha!

Wyatt has been wearing this Yoda hat at night time. In fact he is wearing it again right now sleeping as I type this. I'm telling you...that kid is hilarious but most people don't know it because he is shy. Can't relate to the shy thing :)

"Cutting" Ben's hair and putting play-dough over his eyes. I think they watched Emily do a few hair cuts that day. And Connor cut some of his own hair that day too...not with those fake scissors either.

Oh and here's one of me with Christina and Kristen when Christina visited from Idaho. Girls night out...you know that's trouble.

More Fun

2008-06-12T21:45:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun with the Nashes, Howards, Kim & Miss Tajia the other night! We rode 4 wheelers & the rhino, got dirty, had fifty little kids running around, made smores and scared people with the rubber snake I brought along. How can you possibly have a better time???

Ryan's HOME!!!

2008-06-04T21:58:00.000-07:00

It was so dang fun to see Ryan today and have him back! The kids were all lovin them some Uncle Ryan... A guy who served with Ryan came to Vegas to see him, but I think he was super sad when Connor couldn't play anymore and had to go home tonight :)

FHE - That's what I'm talkin bout!

2008-06-03T21:35:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun last night taking the 4 wheelers and stuff out with the Nash family, and Alex and Kimberly. We went out to Apex Monday night and tore it up. Connor learned how to ride his 4-wheeler by himself...it was so funny! There was a big open area that was perfect to learn on. I just let him do it himself, but I had a shut off button I could hold in my hand. When he got too crazy, I could just shut it off. He was pretty slow and timid at first, but as he got more confident he was doing donuts and peeling out. It was so funny! He's pretty cocky now. Jason tried to scare me on the sweet Rhino that they have...but it didn't work. And Melody let me wear her SWEET helmet! We ended the night eating smores...with lots of little kids loving to get dirty and staying up late. So much fun...we need to do it again soon. Amber & Brian... you bums! You bettter come next time!!!

FUN Weekend!

2008-05-27T21:20:00.001-07:00

My friend Mindy came to visit for the three day weekend and we made the most of it! I dragged that girl everywhere you can think of! We went shopping, saw the new Indiana Jones movie (with a bag full of candy from Wal-Mart), watched the UFC fights at Jana's house, helped Connor with his talk on Sunday (he did AWESOME), family dinner at Heather's new house, dancing at Stoney's, yummy food at B.J's Restaurant and saw Mamma Mia ($55 tickets...rad!) and topped it off watching some sweet karaoke at the House of Blues. Man, regular life was hard to go back to this morning.

But the boys & I just got back from riding bikes at the park and visiting the goats and new kittens at Lindsay Stone's house....so regular life is pretty great too!!!!!!!

We saw so many funny things while jetten around the town. We saw this guy selling a bunch of stuff by the side of the road in the middle of no where. So weird isn't it? I think he liked having his picture taken. And then we saw a golf cart at the AM PM....whatever works. Gas IS expensive, I know...

Graduation

2008-05-27T21:14:00.000-07:00

Connor is so ready for Kindergarten this year! Here are some pics from his preschool graduation. I love to watch him in any little production. He always looks right at me and tries to do a good job. I'm sure of one thing...that kids not shy at all!

Miss Tina isn't teaching next year so we are so glad we could have her while we did! She is amazing!

And so are all the family that came to show Connor some love.... thanks everybody for coming!

What the heck?

2008-05-23T14:18:00.000-07:00

I was holding Wyatt this morning and didn't even notice his feet. I got him situated on my bed watching cartoons and then saw that his feet were huge! On one foot he had 4 socks on and on the other foot he had 5 socks on! When I asked him about it he said he was Spiderman. Not too sure how that relates...

Recovering my kitchen chairs

2008-05-23T14:06:00.000-07:00

Things that make me SMILE

2008-05-20T22:14:00.001-07:00

Wyatt wore this on his belt loop the whole day before and when I got him up that morning...he had it attached to his pull up. Love it.

I just discovered this thanks to Kristen. So easy! Wyatt gets the giggles when I get it out because he is so excited to eat waffles.

This car made me think of the LVHS parking lot for some reason ...from my day. Especially if it had glitter in the paint. Or was lime green and and had a tiny chain-looking steering wheel. Does anyone even remember that stuff besides me?

I love Connor's "ready" position as pitcher. He caught a fly ball recently at one of his games. I'm sure it was an accident :)

Connor's project. I love the cars taped to the bottom.

Mother's Day 2008

2008-05-14T21:44:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day is always special because I love being a mom and I have so much gratitude for my mom and Robin. I have received so much service at their finger tips...

Thank you Mom for your example of giving of yourself time and time again with nothing expected in return. You are one of the most selfless people I know and I love you. Your actions over the years speak much louder than any of the lessons you ever gave. I love you.

However....the day always comes and goes quietly each year with the same feeling in my heart. I'm stealing this from a friend of mine ( I hope you don't mind!) because it captures exactly how I feel about my two sweet boys I have in my care.

"I am overwhelmed by my inadequacy, but in awe of their unconditional love. I believe with all my heart that they deserve better in their lives. I cannot possibly put into words how much love, happiness, & joy I want for them. Truly, they give me life, they give me purpose."

I love those two fuzzy headed, wild, little boys. I love how Connor takes care of me & Wyatt. I love how he sings to me. I love how Wyatt talks in different silly voices and makes faces at himself in the mirror. I love how we all snuggle in my bed and watch movies together. I love the dandelions they pick for me to put in my hair and how they always tell me I look pretty. I love how Wyatt tells me, "you best"

I hope they know I love them. I hope they know I'm trying my best.

The Weekend

2008-05-11T21:51:00.001-07:00

I took my fire pit/bowl to my friend's house Saturday night and we made Smores with her kids and mine. She has four kids and with all of them together....it's a total party.

Me & Kristen

Wyatt's smore face

Connor is lovin him some of this little girl...they fell asleep seperately, then I found them together later like this below.

they think baths in mom's bathtub are the best

Wyatt is bored with paper I think...he's reached that stage...It's all throughout the house. Even on my car door where you put in the key.

2008-05-10T03:12:00.000-07:00

2008-05-07T21:42:00.000-07:00

Connor has been singing....

"Because the night belongs to luggas..."

I love it.

That dude has some style...

2008-04-28T22:07:00.000-07:00

This is what Connor wanted to wear this morning. He kills me. He said the funniest thing on the way home last night and I CAN'T remember what it was. It was the meaning of something..like a definition. Way off. Anyway...he cracks me up. But the games on so I gotta go.

Funny Stuff

2008-04-20T22:20:00.000-07:00

Wyatt always calls motorcycles.."cyle-motors" but Connor has been trying to correct him. "Wyatt, say MODA...Cylce"

Connor loves "gator-egg"

Wyatt does a belly dance thing and sings, "Chicka Bow Wow..Chicka Bow Wow"

Connor says, "slow down Mom, the police are gonna give you a ticket" or "slow down Mom, the light is RED"

Oh ya, one more...Connor says, "Mom, we're the funniest family and you're the silliest mom"

That sums it up.

Can't believe I just took this quiz....

2008-04-18T13:46:00.000-07:00

Dignified and hard working. With a gentle and soft-spoken manner you have something many people don't. Patience. Even through the moments of heartbreak you're still able to hold onto all of your hopes and dreams. Bide your time; your dream will come true.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Go here to take the quiz...I stole this from Melody.

Not sure how accurate this is..wait did I just say "accurate" about a princess quiz? I'm LOSING my mind.

A little boys pockets....

2008-04-15T19:18:00.000-07:00

I remember when Connor was little I would find the craziest things in his pockets when I would go through them before throwing them in the laundry. One time I really wished I would have taken a picture of what I found. We had been at Matt & Michele Brinkerhoff's house and I found one of their drink coasters (folded in fourths) and a game piece from one of their games. I also found paper clips and lots of rocks. It made a huge pile. Those are funny little things I hope I always remember, especially when I'm like 80 years old and think back to these days.

These pictures are taken because I didn't take them of Connor and I want to remember what kinds of things little boys put in their pockets.

I'm going to try to post some things in the next few days that make me smile.

Pie Toss/Anger Management

2008-04-11T20:32:00.000-07:00

This was so worth the 50 cents!

My bro-in-law works at LVHS and was in the pie toss booth at the school's carnival/fundraiser thing....I don't really know what it was for. But it was fun. And it was cheap. Amber and her boys came too. The boys all played on this gigantic blow up slide forever and had the greatest time. I paid 25 cents for each of my kids.

The high schoolers also had a "sound off" to see who had the baddest, sweetest sound system. Wow. And I never knew you could have a play station as part of your car. Where have I been?

Ummm...

2008-03-31T22:26:00.000-07:00

can this count as FHE? Cause I'm countin it!

We took the little 4 wheeler and Alex's little motorcycle out tonight (gotta get some fun in before he leaves on his mission! whoo-who! Congrats on the call!) I wanna say the boys had the greatest time ever...but I think me & Alex did too! It's so fun to drive crazy all over the place. I mean in a totally controlled, safe way...(mom are you reading that last part?) It got dark though so we need to go again in the day. Anyone else interested???? Amber? Brian? Melody?

Full Weekend

2008-03-31T01:23:00.000-07:00

Opening Day of Baseball....started with pictures at 7:45am and then his first game at 10am. What a cutie. And tell me how funny it is to watch a field full of wiggly little boys just trying to do what everyone is yelling at them to to in between wearing their mitts on their heads and spinning in circles in the field. It was so funny. He had a great time.

Monster Trucks that night was super fun too. We went with Amber & Brian and their three boys. Crazy people watching at its finest. And by fine, I mean lots of classy, saggy tube tops, lots of missing bras, jeans laced up the sides, missing teeth and definitely a one tattoo minimum. It was a people watcher's paradise. I was lovin it. The boys loved the parade the trucks did before the show. I tried to hold them both up so they could see but this old lady next to me ended up holding Connor for me (she was tough!) She was freaking out because I let Connor use my camera to take pictures. I think he took one of each truck. I like how he took a picture of the lady's shirt in front of him because he loved it.

We had so much fun, but I was definitely one of the tired & cranky ones by the end of the night.

Anyone else think it's funny this sign says "2009" ?

According to Wyatt...

2008-03-27T11:30:00.000-07:00

girls don't have wiemers.

2008-03-24T13:03:00.001-07:00

We watched Annie yesterday and this part always makes me crack up so hard I almost pee my pants. Maybe cause Connor & Wyatt keep finding me kissing our radio! ha ha!

The first part is the bestest of the best....if you wanna watch the rest of it go ahead.

2008-03-24T13:01:00.001-07:00

Quiet Moments

2008-03-22T21:36:00.000-07:00

come few and far between..... but when they do come, they are cherished.

Baseball Boys

2008-03-20T07:11:00.000-07:00

2008-03-20T06:52:00.000-07:00

We went to an Easter Egg Hunt last Friday night...they had the lights off in the church & the kids all had flashlights. Like 800 eggs. The kids were goin nuts. There was also some ostrich eggs hidden...so you know Emily & Ben went and helped the kids find those. Our famly isn't competitive or anything like that. Connor was the photographer that night and took SO many pics....of the fire extinquisher, door knobs, you name it. He got some good ones too though. Funny kid.

I like this pic cause it shows what it's really like with a 3 year old.

Playing with the settings on my camera....pretty sweet. I wish I knew more about the different things I can do with it.

I seriously

2008-03-19T22:29:00.000-07:00

can't stand looking at that picture of candyman any longer....

So here's a pic of me & my sista... more to come, but I gotta go to sleep. Peace out.

2008-03-17T20:02:00.001-07:00

Remember when your Mother told you

NEVER TO TAKE CANDY FROM A STRANGER?

THIS is WHO
She was TALKING ABOUT!

Garage Haircuts

2008-03-13T09:26:00.000-07:00

I got Connor sold on getting his haircut at Whoop-Dee-Doo's....but sometimes a haircut in the garage is simpler for 2 little boys. And cheaper : ) But this time I went and got a cape for them & an apron for me. Theirs has skateboarders on it, so they like it. This was the easiest time we've had doing the haircut thing. Sweet.

My neighbor was lauging at us...maybe at Connor trying to take our picture. He does a pretty good job for a five year old. It's amazing what happens when you open up the garage door. There's people out there...did you guys know that?? I'm so used to being in my own world. The kids were riding bikes and scooters, playing with neighborhood kids. It was fun. Felt like old times. This kid's dad asked Connor, "is your house the one with the punching bag in the garage?" Connor told him yes and the guy said, "Cool!" Connor was happy.